This presentation was given by Craig Lewis to the Kiwanis Club in Beaufort on September 20, 2012

5. In 2006, we asked
what if…

6. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

7. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

8. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

9. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

10. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

11. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

12. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

13. Boundary Street at Jean Ribaut Square

14. …and what if…

15. south side of Boundary Street

16. south side of Boundary Street

17. City of Beaufort Goals for Boundary Street
 Create Livable Communities through Strategic
Infrastructure Investments
 Encourage Economic Development on the Corridor
 Improve Safety and Traffic Flow for Pedestrians,
Cyclists and Automobiles

18. Boundary Street History
Total Improvement Investment to Date:
$84,000,000

19. Boundary Street – Present and Future
Total Benefit to Local Economy:
$137,136,715

20. 2006 Boundary Street Master Plan

21. Boundary Street Plan – TIGER III Improvements

22. Jean Ribaut Square (Kmart Center)

23. Beaufort Plaza – Phase 1

24. Beaufort Plaza Main Street
 Street Trees
 Lighting
 Sidewalks
 Power Lines
Underground
 On-street
Parking

25. Beaufort Plaza – Phase 2

26. Beaufort Plaza – Phase 3

27. Beaufort Plaza – Phase 4

28. Boundary Street Redevelopment District Code
Adopted
February 2007
 Provides
Framework for
Private
Development and
Infrastructure

29. Planning for the future today

30. Boundary Street Looking North at 170

31. New Frontage Road

32. Complete Streets Boundary Street Section

33. Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail System

34. Improved Mobility Options
Trailhead Park and Multi-Use Path
 Trailhead 1 Acre Park at Rail-Trail Connection
 Over 1 Mile in Trail Parallel to Boundary Street
 Marsh Repair along Trail Route

35. Parallel Street – Polk Street

36. Parallel Street – Polk Street
 Street Trees, Lighting and Sidewalks
 Power Lines Underground
 On-street Parking

37. The Big Moves – Completed and Planned
1. Parallel Road Network
2. Street Trees & Proper Sidewalks
3. “Boulevard-style” Slow Lane + Parking
4. Special Intersections at 2 Key Spots
5. Greenspace: “window” squares, marsh-front,
possible central park
6. Civic Buildings Positioned Correctly
7. Strip Centers Converted to Town Blocks

38. Boundary Street Engineering Phasing

39. Next Steps
 Design Phase: Feb 2012 – March 2013
 Permitting: April 2012 – Oct 2012
 NEPA Documentation: Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
 ROW Acquisition: Aug 2012 – April 2013
 Bidding: April 2013 – May 2013
 Construction: June 2012 – Jan 2015