This streetscape for Jackson Street in downtown Columbus, IN establishes a multi-modal transect which creates greater safety for all users – whether traversing by foot, bike, or vehicle. Jackson Street establishes an institutional identity with downtown Columbus, linking Cummins, Inc. and the new Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture School to the south. The design is human-centered and introduces various elements for traffic calming and enhanced connectivity: bollards, distinctive paving markings, speed tables, curb extensions, two-way directionality, widened sidewalks, narrowed vehicle lanes, intuitive wayfinding, and protected bike lanes. Distinctive paving inspired by textile designer Alexander Girard (an icon of 1950s design in Columbus, IN) informs a carpet-like effect in the cartway and the sidewalks, adding beauty to all seasons. Occasional festivals and events can take place on the streetscape through temporary street closures, including the City’s substantive farmer’s market, and the design makes the street an integrated part of a pedestrian-forward design and technology campus.
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