Examples of Grant Applications

Less Successful Example of a Narrative/Project Summary:

1. Pedestrian improvements to the intersection of South 3rd Street and Market Street: a) construction of landscaped sidewalk bulb-outs at all four corners of this intersection to provide increased sight distance for those wishing to cross and to provide additional areas for decorative paving materials and landscaping; b) installation of decorative stamped asphalt crosswalks across all four legs of this intersection to replace to existing low-visibility transverse thermoplastic crosswalks.  This will provide increased visibility and better reflect the historic nature of the Residential District; c) installation of single-acorn street lights at all four corners of this intersection to provide increased visibility and better reflect the historic nature of the Residential District.  These acorn-style lights have already been installed along nearby Market Street and will be installed as part of the city-funded streetscape project along North 3rd Street.
2. Pedestrian improvements to the intersection of South 3rd Street and Castle Street: a) construction of landscaped sidewalk bulb-outs at all four corners of this intersection to provide increased sight distance for those wishing to cross and to provide additional areas for decorative paving materials and landscaping; b) installation of decorative stamped asphalt crosswalks across all four legs of this intersection to replace to existing low-visibility transverse thermoplastic crosswalks.  This will provide increased visibility and better reflect the historic nature of the Residential District.; c) installation of single-acorn street lights at all four corners of this intersection to provide increased visibility and better reflect the historic nature of the Residential District.  These acorn-style lights have already been installed along nearby Market Street and will be installed as part of the city-funded streetscape project along North 3rd Street.
3. Extend the median north from the Confederate Memorial at Dock Street to Market Street, converting Dock Street to right-in right-out access to South 3rd Street and improving pedestrian safety at the South 3rd Street and Docks Street intersection by providing a pedestrian refuge area.  In 2006, there was a pedestrian fatality at this location.  The median would be landscaped between the Confederate Memorial and the beginning of the left-turn lane to Market Street, where it would transition to concrete.
4. Install additional landscaping in the planted median along South 3rd Street between Market Street and Castle Street, with special attention given to areas surrounding the historic street furniture.  This will better reflect the historic nature of the median and highlight the historic homes that line these six blocks of South 3rd Street.  Improved median landscaping has already been installed along nearby Market Street and will be installed as part of the city-funded streetscape project along North 3rd Street.
5. Install 35 double-acorn street lights along the median of South 3rd Street to replace some of the existing highway-style cobra-head lighting attached to the utility poles.  This will better reflect the historic nature of the median and highlight the historic homes that line these six blocks of South 3rd Street.  These acorn-style lights have already been installed along nearby Market Street and will be installed as part of the city-funded streetscape project along North 3rd Street.

This Byway Corridor Management Plan, developed in 2007-2008 by the Metropolitan Planning Organization, strives to preserve the historical integrity, reveal the natural character, convey the social diversity, celebrate the varied attractions, and enhance the many modes of transportation of this unique urban landscape.  City leaders, residents, and community groups envision a byway corridor that builds upon several intrinsic qualities and defines a progressive program of action that will make the Byway one of America's most notable national scenic byways.

The streetscape improvements to South 3rd Street are identified as a high-priority project in the Summary Action Plan Recommendations (Table 7.1) located in Chapter 7 of the Corridor Management Plan along with the North 3rd Street and North Front Street streetscape projects, which are entirely city-funded.  These priorities were developed through a two-day workshop and two steering committee meetings involving a large number of stakeholders along the byway corridor.  These stakeholders included representatives from neighborhood organizations, cultural attractions, historic sites, business organizations, local and state government, tourism promotion agencies, environmental groups, and other organizations.

This project will fulfill several of the Byway Goals identified in the plan and supported by all of the plan stakeholders.  These goals include:

Goal #1: Encourage visitors to get out of their cars and safely explore the corridor by alternative means of transportation such as on foot, bike, trolley, horse carriage and even boat. (Project will improve pedestrian safety and increase the comfort level of those exploring the byway on foot.)

Goal #2: Raise awareness of the existing historical man-made structures, natural beauty and recreational opportunities within and adjacent to the corridor.  (Project will better frame the historic structure and street furniture along South 3rd Street and provide additional opportunities for walking along the byway corridor.)

Goal #3: Guide development within the corridor to preserve the historical integrity, conserve the natural beauty, and enhance recreational opportunities. (Project will establish a template for streetscape improvements throughout the Byway corridor.)

Goal #8: Unite all communities along the byway corridor in an inclusive manner. (Project will mitigate the impacts of traffic and congestion along South 3rd Street by improving pedestrian access and providing additional landscaping.)

Goal #11: Increase pedestrian and biking safety along the byway corridor, particularly on 3rd Street. (Project will make significant safety improvements to the pedestrian environment along South 3rd Street.  The City has already funded a streetscape project along North 3rd Street between Market Street and North Front Street.)