Bike Franklinton

FRANKLINTON OHIO

bike franklinton

Activate a disjointed neighborhood through the utilization of public art, bike infrastructure, and open space

“Franklinton is the birthplace of our leadership, the birthplace of our perseverance, the birthplace of our ingenuity, the birthplace of our compassion.�

- Mayor Michael B Coleman

contents Origins

Context History

Conditions 4 6

Circulation Barriers Nodes Districts Future Growth Live vs Work Flood Zones Hydrology

Vision 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Master Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Planting & Materials

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origins The city of Franklinton was one of the earliest settlements in the state of Ohio. The Scioto River was perceived as a major natural resource leading to the development of the city along its edge. The river served as a direct connection to the Ohio River. The neighborhood quickly became known as “the bottoms� as most of its land sits below the level the river, which would lead to catastrophic floods. This made the other side of river a better candidate for a large urban center, today known as Downtown Columbus. As the city of Columbus grew, the city annexed and incorporated the existing settlement, leaving

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Franklinton as an afterthought of downtown for the next century and a half. Franklinton however continued to thrive with the expansion of the country’s railway system. During the last half of the 19th century, four railroads were established in Franklinton, which brought tremendous industrial growth.

This quickly transformed the city from a farming one, to an urban community recognized for their interurban rail lines and horse drawn buggies.

Franklinton had a sense of place, however due to the flooding, its faced the task of having to continuously redevelop itself.

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1950

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FRANKLINTON COLUMBUS OHIO

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

SHORT NORTH

VICTORIAN VILLAGE

CONFLUENCE

DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

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FRANKLINTON

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GERMAN VILLAGE

HILLTOP

PROJECT GOALS Make Franklinton a premier cycling destination in central Ohio.

Preserve the unique character of Franklinton while avoiding gentrification Increase bicycle use within the city of Franklinton for commuting and daily activities Make Franklinton a cycling destination as well as an arts one Soften barriers by activating underpasses Implement green infrastructure strategies as well as provide ecological education opportunities through streetscape elements as well as vacancy programming.

PROJECT STATEMENT LEVERAGING THE BICYCLE TO ACTIVATE FRANKLINTON VACANCIES THROUGH ART, PLAY, AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.

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AFTER

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By 1812, there were only a few hundred people in town.

Yet, that was the year that would be the beginning of the greatest prosperity for the village, as well as the beginning of its demise and both occurred on the same day: June 18, 1812. When the second war with Britain broke out in 1812, it was on the same day that the first lots were sold to

Franklinton experienced extreme flooding when the wooden levees, holding the Scioto River, collapsed on March 25, 1913. The Great Flood of 1913 engulfed the neighborhood with 7-17 feet of water.

20,000 people homeless, 93 dead.

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During the last half of the nineteenth century, four railroads were established in Franklinton and brought commercial and industrial growth. In 1850, the Columbus and Xenia Railroad Company was chartered to build and operate a railroad that ran from Columbus, Ohio to Xenia, Ohio. This railroad was the first to run through Columbus and into central Franklinton.

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1850 1812

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After the pioneer Lucas Sullivant surveyed the Western side of the Scioto River at the confluence of the Olentangy, he returned and laid out a village of 220 lots in Franklin county which he named “Franklinton” after the recently deceased Benjamin Franklin.

Following the war, Franklinton continued to grow with the expansion of the country’s railway system along with the construction of a new state capitol, Columbus, on the east, or opposite, side of the Scioto River.

Columbus’s growth eventually led to the relocation of the county seat to the City of Columbus in 1824 and the annexation of Franklinton by the City of Columbus in 1859.

In the past, Franklinton’s frequent floods prevented many developments. The Franklinton Floodwall, completed in 2004, is able to protect the area to crests of up to 30.9 ft. Today, the wall’s completion has led to the revitalization of Franklinton. Without flooding, commercial and industrial activities have become a stable portion of the Franklinton community.

The City of Columbus is focusing on creating an urban creative district within East Franklinton. This new neighborhood is now centered between Gift, Town, Lucas, and Rich Streets, with hope to expand to East Franklinton. Many key developers have purchased existing buildings and are working to refurbish these buildings to retain the character of Franklinton.

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In 1983, The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared almost all of Franklinton to be a floodplain.

The City Council adopted an ordinance that restricted building in the area. The federal guidelines that prohibited all types of construction caused Franklinton to face a gradual population decline. River

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2004

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The 1959 Flood was the last major flood to hit the Franklinton area. On January 22, 1959, the Frank Road crest on the Scioto River came and was 27.22 ft. above the flood stage level.

The frozen ground throughout the area was partly responsible for the large volume and rapid rate of runoff of the heavy rain.

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The construction of the Interstate Highway system had a major effect on Franklinton. The inner belt construction of the 1960s removed several buildings along Sandusky Street, resulting in lowered property values and driving families out of East Franklinton.

The inner belt formed a barrier which sealed off the side of East Franklinton.

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conditions To this day, the city of Franklinton continues to show the affects of the historic floods that plagued its past. The number of vacancy has multiplied over recent years. The industries have left and the majority of the workers left with them. In 2004 the flood wall came up along the Scioto River protecting the area of future floods. The neighborhood is beginning to show signs of life through plans for redevelopment as large developers have begun to seize the opportunity it lends being so close to downtown. The numerous art studios such as the Idea Foundry and 400 W Rich are beginning to nurture an arts

culture in the heart of Franklinton. The walls get painted with art and the vacancies get programmed with sculpture. The city holds numerous festivals throughout the year, however the typical day in the neighborhood without these events is unacceptable.

The street conditions are dangerous and are primarily designed for the automobile, rather than the pedestrian. Some streets don’t provide sidewalks, and others lack street trees. The design of the streets are problematic, leaving it an ideal site for intervention.

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connect

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circulation Circulation as well as access is highly concentrated on east west connections, making north south circulation desirable

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SCIOTO RIVER

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ERO

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315

TREET BROAD S

TREET TOWN S

REET RICH ST

BUS STOP

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VEHICULAR

BUS

RAIL

barriers Surrounded by the barriers of the Scioto River, highway 315, and north south as well as east west rail lines.

SCIOTO RIVER

ACTIVE RAIL

AIL ACTIVE R

AIL ACTIVE R

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UTE 315

STATERO BARRIER

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nodes COSI brings in 700,000 visitors annually, yet it’s connections to the surrounding neighborhoods is highly lacking. In the center the Idea Foundry and 400 W Rich nurture an arts community, disconnected from its neighboring communities. The seems to be nodal gap between the Arts community and Mt. Carmel West.

THE BOATHOUSE

NORTH BANK PARK

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SCIOTO RIVER

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ERO 315

VETERANS MEMORIAL TREET BROAD S

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GENOA PARK

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COSI SCIOTO MILE IDEA FOUNDRY MT CARMEL WEST

TREET TOWN S

400 W. RICH

BICENTENNIAL PARK

REET RICH ST

DODGE PARK

SCIOTO AUDUBON NODE

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districts

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There are five major districts created as infrastructure of the railway and highway divided East Franklinton. Districts on the interior bleed into one another due to the lack of infrastructural divides.

MT. CARMEL

DODGE PARK

WEST BROAD

ARTS AND INNOVATION

SCIOTO PENINSULA

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future growth

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East Franklinton lacks a clear center or neighborhood “hub” that could serve as the focal point for new development in the district.

3-5 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

10-20 YEARS 5-10 YEARS

5-10 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 3-5 YEARS

DEVELOPMENT HUB

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3-5 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

10-20 YEARS

live vs work

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Over the last 10 years, the population of 25-34 year-olds living within three miles of the city’s center has grown by 43%, an additional 4,033 residents.

LIVE

WORK

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flood zones

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Historically, the site sits within a flood plain, but in 2004 a levee was constructed to protect Franklinton from future storms. This allowed for the public to reinvest in the site for future development.

FLOOD WALL

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FLOOD ZONE

hydrology

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Due to its early founding, the utility infrastructure is becoming extremely outdated. Almost all interior pipelines are based off a combined sewer system which could result in overflow discharges leaving sewage atop the site’s surface. This sanitary concern can be mitigated through green infrastructure and storm water considerations.

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SANITARY LINE

SEWER LINE

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vision The vision for the city of Franklinton celebrates the cultural shift to pedestrian streets.

Through leveraging the bicycle, the streets can be activated to address issues within the community, which include safety, general health, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Underpasses can be programed to address shortages of program as well as a new central park that can address the dire needs of the local schools. Given its proximity to downtown, utilizing commuter friendly programs like park and bike begins to encourage active ways of getting to work.

With the coming of a new park and parking garage adjacent to COSI, State Street extends the nature of the park to the interior of Franklinton by programming the street in collaboration with local artists.

The arts culture of Franklinton is celebrated with numerous interactive and visual art programs. Bringing business to the street through artisan markets will encourage a lively pedestrian and bike friendly atmosphere.

Activating the underpasses allows for threshold moments which act as gateways to the arts center of Franklinton.

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NETWORK

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BIKER TYPOLOGIES

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NETWORK

STREET TYPOLOGIES

STATE STREET TYPOLOGY

TOWN STREET TYPOLOGY

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BROAD STREET TYPOLOGY

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COMMUTER

BIKER TYPOLOGY 1

“One of the reasons I chose to live in Franklinton is because of how close it is to downtown. I usually walk or bike anywhere I need to, but wish the streets were more pedestrian friendly.”

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Bob

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PROPOSED BIKE ROUTE

UNDERPASS

HISTORIC PAVING

HISTORIC STRUCTURE

activate through program

RAILWAY UNDERPASS SECTION

14’ Stone Wall

14’ Stone Wall

10’ Walk

60’ Roadway (2-Way, 6 Lanes)

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W. BROAD ST.

10’ Walk

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FOUNDING ROCK

STATE ROUTE 315

COLUMBUS ART MEMORIAL

B

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A

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GREEN PARKING LOT

BICYCLE STORAGE

HIGHWAY BUFFER

C

HISTORIC CHURCH

WALK RUN BIKE PAVING PATTERN

SAFER INTERSECTIONS

FUNCTIONAL MEDIAN

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D

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SECTION A

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SPRING

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SECTION B SUMMER

SECTION C

SECTION D WINTER

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AUTUMN

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PAVEMENT PATTERN

INTERSECTION

PARKING STATE ROUTE 315

PLANT WALK RUN BIKE BIKE

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PLANT

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STREET PARKING STOP LIGHTS BIKER LIGHTS

BROAD ST BIKE STORAGE NEW PARKING LOT

50 SPOTS REMOVED 222 SPOTS ADDED

HISTORIC CHURCH

VIEWS TO DOWNTOWN

SHADE TREES

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WALK RUN BIKE PROGRAM

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ENTHUSIAST

BIKER TYPOLOGY 2

“The creative community here in Franklinton is flourishing. I live close to my studio and love being a part of a community engaged in art. We have to get the youth as involved as we can.”

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Simon & Penelope

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PROPOSED BIKE ROUTE

UNDERPASS

ART PIECE

activate through art HIGHWAY UNDERPASS SECTIONS W. RICH ST.

36’ Dead Space

5’ Walk

10’ Lawn

32’ Roadway (1-Way, 3 Lanes)

14’ Lawn

5’ Walk

36’ Dead Space

W. TOWN ST.

36’ Dead Space

42’ Roadway (1-Way, 3 Lanes)

5’ 6’ Walk Lawn

10’ Lawn

5’ Walk

36’ Dead Space

RAILWAY UNDERPASS SECTIONS

18’ Stone Wall

18’ Stone Wall

14’ Walk

8’ Street Parking

6’ Bike Lane

32’ Roadway (2-Way, 3 Lanes)

6’ Bike Lane

14’ Walk

W. RICH ST.

12’ Stone Wall

12’ Stone Wall

14’ Walk

36’ Roadway (2-Way, 3 Lanes)

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W. TOWN ST.

14’ Walk

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LEISURE PARK

LAND GRANT BEER GARDEN

C

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A

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B

SAFER INTERSECTIONS

PAVE YOUR PATH

OVERLOOK BRIDGE

STREET TREES

D

STRONGWATER PLAZA

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SCULPTURE GARDEN

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SECTION A

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SPRING

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SECTION B SUMMER

SECTION C

SECTION D WINTER

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AUTUMN

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INTERACTIVE PAVEMENT

INTERSECTION

GREENSPACE CROSSWALK CROSSWALK CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK

WALK WALK PLANT PLANT

OVERLOOK BRIDGE OVERLOOK BRIDGE TOWN STREET TOWN STREET

BIKE BIKE

OUTDOOR PLAZA OUTDOOR PLAZA

PLANT PLANT

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RUMBLE RUMBLE STRIPS STRIPS

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INTRODUCE INTRODUCE GREENSPACE GREENSPACE

BEER GARDEN BEER GARDEN

SHADE TREES

INTERACTIVE BIKE PROGRAM

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SCULPTURE GARDEN

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LEISURE & FAMILY

“My mommy says riding your bike on the street is dangerous. She says it’s not safe. I wish I had a place to play”

BIKER TYPOLOGY 3

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Anita & Jamal

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PROPOSED BIKE ROUTE

SCHOOLS

UNDERPASS

VACANCY

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27% no physical activity 33% overweight 50% schools lack sufficient open space 45% less than high school education

RAILWAY UNDERPASS SECTION W. STATE ST.

12’ Stone Wall

12’ Stone Wall

10’ Walk

8’ Street Parking

24’ Roadway (2-Way, 2 Lanes)

16’ Angled Parking

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The plan area contains 168 vacant parcels with a combined area of 28.8 acres

10’ Walk

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THE FIELD

THE TRACK

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A

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BUS DROP-OFF

THE NET

B

NATURE PLAY

THE COURTS

THE PARK

FOOD TRUCK PLAZA

IDEA FOUNDRY

C

ARTISAN MARKET

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NEW PARKING LOT

D

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SECTION A

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SPRING

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SECTION B SUMMER

SECTION C

SECTION D WINTER

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AUTUMN

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NEW DROP-OFF

INTERSECTION

BOLLARDS

RECREATION

BOLLARDS

INSUFFICIENT PLAY SPACE INSUFFICIENT PLAY SPACE OLD ROUTE

OLD ROUTE

OLD DROP-OFF

EXPANDED RECREATION EXPANDED RECREATION

OLD DROP-OFF

STATE ST NEW DROP-OFF

NEW ENTRY SIGNNEW ENTRY SIGN

NEW DROP-OFF NEW ROUTE

NEW ROUTE

FLEX SPACE

SCHOOL COMPLEXSCHOOL COMPLEX FLEX SPACE

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REDIRECT TRAFFIC REDIRECT TRAFFIC

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STATE ST

PLAY SPACE

THE TRACK

THE FIELD

THE NET

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THE COURTS

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VIEWS TO DOWNTOWN

ART SCULPTURE

IDEA FOUNDRY

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FOOD TRUCK PLAZA

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Rudbekia triloba BLACK EYED SUSAN

PLANTING MATERIALS

ASPHALT

Echinacea purpurea PURPLE CONEFLOWER

Liatris spicata BLAZING STAR LIATRIS

PAINT

CONCRETE

Hemerocallis

Solidag

DAYLILY

GOLDE ROD

ASPHALT

ASPHALT

EN

Echinacea purpurea PURPLE CONEFLOWER

Panicum virgatum SWITCH GRASS

Acer saccharum SUGAR MAPLE

CONCRETE

Rudbekia Hemerocallis triloba BLACK EYED DAYLILY SUSAN

CONCRETE

Amsonia BLUE STAR

CHALK

Panicum virgatum SWITCH GRASS

ASPHALT

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