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Function,
efficiency and safety are the first concerns in the design
of new transportation facilities, but they are not the only
ones. It is also important for a facility to complement its
surroundings and reflect the character of area neighborhoods.
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Structures |
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Aesthetic
Elements |
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Landscaping |
To address
this need, IDOT and MoDOT have involved citizens in developing
urban design plans for the project improvements.
What
is “Urban Design?”
Urban
design describes aesthetic enhancements
to transportation projects. Shapes, colors and textures of
bridge piers, retaining walls and other structural elements,
the look of landscaping and signing – these are some
of the elements of urban design.
How
was the Urban Design plan developed?
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The
Process involved area residents, urban designers
and transportation professionals.
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The
Illinois
Plans will be guided by a River Theme.
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The
Missouri Plans
will be based on the area’s brick and stone architectural
heritage, and the contemporary main span bridge to be located
nearby.
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Community
Involvement provided crucial public input for
project planners.
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