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THINK BIG STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Enlarged bulbouts at intersections can significantly enhance the pedestrian experience and support local businesses such as restaurants or cafes Specific strategies and benefits include downtown Louisville, leading to increased foot traffic and sales for local businesses • Traffic Calming and Visual Appeal- Enlarged bulbouts help to visually narrow the road«ay, Increased Amenity Space' By enlarging slowing down vehicular traffic and creating bulbouts, the sidewalk area expands, a safer environment for pedestrians The providing more space for amenities like street incorporation of aesthetic elements such ring, and planters This increased as dec paving, ve street furniture, amenity space creates a more inviting and lighting can further enhance the envrtonment for pedestrians to stroll, linger, xsual appeal of the streetscape, making and patronize local businesses downtown downtown Louisville a more attractive destination for residents and victors alike Bistro Space for Restaurants Enlarged bulbouts can be strategically designed • Parking Challenges Ensure those driving to to accommodate outdoor seating areas downtown still have easily accessible parking for restaurants or the wider sidewalks can nearby. Through this plan, additional angled allow bistro seating in front of restaurants parking has been identified along South Street on the existing sidewalk Enhancing the dining experience for patrons will increase • Add electrical access add additional the overall vibrancy of downtown electrical needs for lighting of pato bistro space needs or holiday lights or events Enhanced Greenery and Landscaping Enlarged bulbouts offer opportunitiesfor These strategies can help to create a more additional street trees and landscaping, which vibrant, pedestn an -friendly downtown not only beautifies the streetscape but also environment that fosters economic vitality provides shade for pedestrians or diners and comfort for pedestrians and users Community Gathering Spaces By incorporating seating, planters, and other furnishings into the enlarged bulbouts, these spaces can become hubs for social interaction and community gatherings Economic Benefits for Businesses' Providing bistro space for restaurants can increase their seating capacity and ttract more customers, ultimately boosting revenue Additionally, the enhanced pedestrian environment can attract more visitors to CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO TYPICAL ENLARGED BULBOUT DESIGN LORTER CROSSING DISTANCE I I I 41 n MODULAR SEATING UNITS I OPEN SEATING � •°d°f. OOOOOHO OO6 OO<ti OAP ^6Vo OT6O CAFE/RESTAURANT SEATING 2024 DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN ADDITIONAL STREET TREES IN GRATES • r T T