The main goals of this project are

• Improve traffic circulation in the Seton Hill neighborhood,

• Ensure traffic safety,

• Introduce traffic calming measures,

• Improve the streetscape,

• Provide additional pedestrian amenities

• Increase the neighborhood walkability and pedestrian friendliness.

As a result of the proposed street closing and reconfiguration, residual street spaces become available for the creation of pedestrian amenity spaces to be connected by a series of bump-outs and decorative crosswalks. Walkability from south to north and northwest will be drastically improved. The concept plan also recommends:

• An urban space with all of street trees, planters and seating as an extension of St. Mary’s Park

• A neighborhood congregating space between buildings with benches, seating, stage, tables and chairs, and planting

• Landscaped street corners with seating. In addition, “green design” is applied where appropriate:

• The roundabout island will not only be a visual focal point with landscaping but also function as a water quality management or water harvesting facility,

• Porous pavers are recommended for all new pedestrian spaces,

• All proposed planters can also be designed to serve the water quality management function.