Design
Guidelines
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Strategy One
Transform Pearl Street into "Avenue of the Arts"
“The Avenue to the Arts will reinterpret Pearl Street as a unifying connection across multiple neighborhoods. With a unique character consistent along its entire length, it will signify to users that the street serves a special purpose in uniting Downtown via the arts”
Broad Goals for Pearl Street
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Wide, accessible sidewalks that balance pedestrian safety, environmental health, and support a mix of commercial and institutional uses.
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Traffic calming that reduces the risk of harm at street crossings and improves pedestrian comfort
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Development control that encourages sunlight to support a well shaded environment and a unique low scale feeling.
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Public Art that engages and entices visitors to the Dallas Arts District.
Street Trees and Shade
Recommended Species
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Cedar Elm
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Live Oak
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Red Maple
Placement and density of tree cover:
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Single row of trees lining each side of the street.
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Max distance 25 feet
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Minimum growth diameter is 30 feet at maturity
Underground utility requirements:
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- 600 cubic feet of soil minimum for each tree
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- Minimum of 3 feet depth
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- Underground irrigation required
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- Open plant beds or supported paving structures (Silva Cell)
Paving
Minimum widths:
- 8 feet minimum widths between obstructions for primary pedestrian paths
Approved materials:
- Exposed aggregate concrete paving, broom finished concrete paving or concrete unit pavers required with ADA compliant surfaces
- Asphalt block pavers @ crosswalks edged with concrete edging bands
- Existing granite pavers will be removed and repurposed
Engineering Requirements:
- Maximum allowed cross slopes of 2%
- Recommended porous pavers in non-walking areas with suitable substrate for absorption of rain water
Lighting
Placement, spacing, and heights:
- Pedestrian lighting added to existing poles at lower level (+12’) see illustration
Approved Poles and Fixtures:
- Match existing poles white piles; replace or add new fixtures as needed to meet requirements
Lamping requirements:
- Retrofit existing HID light fixtures with new energy saving LED fixtures
Street Furniture:
Approved public seating:
- Landscape Forms selections TBD or equal
Approved trash receptacles:
- Landscape Forms selections TBD or equal
Private Outdoor Seating:
- Moveable outdoor seating for restaurant use
- Painted steel or aluminum posts with painted perforated aluminum panels or IPE wood slatesto add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
