The Center Street Project
Mission Statement• To develop a vision of how we, the citizens
of Folly, want Center Street to be transformed into the “Gateway to our city.” Then deliver this vision to the City Council to be incorporated into the City’s strategic plan so it can become reality with future planning & financing.
Phase I: 2014-2015
Goals Traffic Design
Improved flow Safer pedestrian crossings
Beautification Enhanced streetscape More amenities
52’ Four 9’ traffic lanesTwo 8’ parking lanes
Current
8’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 8’
Traffic Design
Traffic Design
Two 12’ traffic lanesTwo 8’ parking lanes
One 12’ Turn Lane
Proposed
Traffic Design
Approval Process DOT receptive to plan
Next step: Traffic Review Study & cost
analysis to determine phases
12’ Lane
CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW OF CENTER ST:PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Brick vergewith
Planters
Brick vergeWith
Planters8’ parking8’ parking 12’ lane
12’ lane
12’ Multi-DirectionalTurn lane
Beautification
Integrate Design
Stones, grass, plants and dirt
Currently: Area between sidewalk and street
Proposed: Brick paving with planters
Brick Pavers would increase sidewalk size & be made of pervious material for better
drainage
Currently: Base of Palms
Weeds, trash, dirt
Proposed: Ground Cover
Beautification
Integrate Design Remove Unsafe/Unsightly Plants
Hides Front door
Replace w/healthy
shrubs
City Hall
Crepe Myrtles block view of buildingInconsistent with Center Street Plantings
Community Center
Beautification
Create consistency Remove Unwanted Plants Remove/Replace Uglies
Replace with trash/recycling combo
Beautification
Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters
Currently
Proposed
Brick-Paved and Lush with planters
Beautification
Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip
Add brick paving and planters
Remove overgrown shrubs
Beautification
Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip Renovate Community Center
frontage
Needs work to
Enhance beautification &
make Community Center a focal point
Beautification
Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip Renovate Community Center frontage Add amenities
Benches
Bike Racks
Early Cost Estimates
• Concept phase: $15K
• Survey & Design $100K
• Construction: $800K
The 3 phases include:• Mill & overlay of Center
St. per D.O.T. standards• Striping & crosswalk
markings
• Landscaping• Drainage at Ashley &
Center St.• Correct curb issues in
front of Taco Boy, Crab Shack & Avocet
Updated cost estimates
• Concept phase: $10K
• Survey & Design: $70K
• Construction: $285K
Breakdown of construction costs: • $145K for traffic design &
construction• Brick pavers: $65K
• Planters, plants & tree / plant removal + trash cans & benches: $75K
How we saved money!
Will have to postpone drainage issue at Ashley & Center St. and the three curb issues.
Can save considerable costs by coinciding re-pave / marking of Center St. with bridge paving.
Alternate ways of raising funds: working with businesses, residents and civic & social clubs to promote sales of engraved
bricks and planter & bench plaques.
In Summary……..
These projects will improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and will enhance the appearance of Center St. as the
“Gateway to Folly”!
Crucial fact: Coordinating the traffic phase of Center St. with the completion of the Folly River bridge will save the
City a huge amount of money!
$915K vs. $365K!
Thank YouCenter St. task force members:
John McGee, Penny TravisJulie Hensley, William Hamptom
Dave Stormer, Betty MinchewJohn Pence, D. J. Rich
Submitted by:The Center Street Task ForceOctober, 2014
Phase II: 2015-2016
Goals Energize Center Street Increase foot traffic Pedestrian Mall Concept
Success Indicators
Studies show that there are specific indicators that lead to the best chance for success:
Near a college or university Situated in close proximity to a beach Designed to be short in length Located in a major tourist area A temporary mall would not have major disruptive impact on vehicular
traffic and would allow for cheap, quick transformation with vendors, entertainment, etc.
Pedestrian MallConception Stage
Some Ideas:
Close Center Street: March – Labor Day Fri & Sat nights only
Pedestrian Mall
Foot traffic
Encourages:
Pedestrian MallEncourages:
Hanging out with friends and neighbors
Pedestrian Mall
A variety of
activities
Encourages:
Pedestrian Mall
A Temporary Pedestrian Mall on weekends during the summer
could bring new life (and lots of fun) to Center Street
Pedestrian Mall
Think About It!
Thank You
Submitted by:The Center Street Task ForceOctober, 2014