SCOPE OF WORK

Planners at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government worked closely with Baxley city manager Keri Orvin and the Downtown Development Authority to develop a focused but comprehensive scope of work for the 12-week project. The scope emphasizes improving accessibility downtown and creating sustainable programming opportunities.

Traditions Parking Area

■ Create one illustrative plan showing proposed improvements to the parking area adjacent to the former Traditions restaurant, including elements like parking, pedestrian features, outdoor areas, street trees, and more.

■ Create three to four renderings showing improvement options at the former Traditions parking area.

■ Create one to two renderings showing improvements and activity at nearby buildings, including the historic R.F. Harman & Sons pavilion.

Streetscape and Alleys

Westside Alley

■ Create one to two renderings showing improvements to the alleyway between Park Avenue and Tippins Street south of the Appling County Courthouse.

Main Street Crosswalk

■ Develop one to two renderings showing potential locations for crosswalks along Main Street (US Highway 1).

Park Avenue Back-of-House Streetscape

■ Create one to two renderings showing improvements and screening of back-of-house areas along Park Avenue, including options for dumpster enclosures.

Street Trees

■ Create one to two renderings showing the impact of planting street trees at key locations downtown.

■ Create a plan view showing potential locations for street trees along key corridors.

Parks and Recreation

Water Works Park Splash Pad

■ Create one rendering illustrating the proposed location of a splash pad at Water Works Park.

Max Deen Memorial Park

■ Create one concept plan of Max Deen Memorial Park showing the approximate location of programmed recreation areas and how elements like parking, walkways, and existing features relate in the landscape.

■ Create two to three renderings of options showing improvements to park facilities.