Infill Improvements

Buena Vista NFILL IMPROVEMENTS

NORTH BROAD STREET

EXISTING: The building on the corner of 5th Avenue and Broad Street is currently undergoing renovation.

PROPOSED, OPTION I: This rendering shows the building with a fresh coat of paint with bright accent colors including a welcoming bold red door to invite new patrons.

PROPOSED, OPTION II: This more subdued color palate still invites notice with a warmer feel.

PROPOSED, OPTION I

CORNER CAFÉ

PROPOSED: The rendering for this site envisions space for more than one small business. Trees, string lights, and outdoor seating transforms the former gas station into a comfortable place to sit and enjoy. Reducing excessive curb cuts and paving improves the pedestrian experience and allows for an expanded landscaping strip with new tree canopy.

EXISTING: The interior of the former gas station at this prominent corner has been recently renovated. The property features swathes of paving and bare planting areas that could be improved.

MARION DRUG FAÇADE

EXISTING: The façade of the historic Marion Drug Building features a lot of worn paint and mismatched colors. A safety door on the second-floor hints at what was once an old balcony.

PROPOSED: This rendering shows an updated and more cohesive color scheme that echoes the iconic Marion Drug Coca-Cola sign on the side of the building. A balcony has been reinstalled to take full advantage of second-floor rental potential. Expanded outdoor seating space under the balcony and street trees make the site more comfortable for patrons.

FOX HALL FAÇADE

EXISTING: The interior of the Fox Hall event venue has been beautifully restored. Property owners requested a façade rendering to showcase potential exterior improvements.

PROPOSED: This concept shows a second-floor balcony added to this prominent building. Teal molding and storefront elements give a pop of color while elegant curtains set a more formal tone.

MCDUFFIE and 4th AVENUE

112-116 N. MCDUFFIE STREET

PROPOSED: This rendering shows an updated façade with a touch of color to draw the eye to the businesses in this building. Bump-outs provide shade with street tree plantings and fresh on-street angled parking spots clearly indicate access points for the businesses.

EXISTING: This building on North McDuffie Street houses the Consignment Company and J&L Front Porch Pizzeria. The awning shows signs of age and the asphalt is cracked and faded with unclear parking.

WATER TOWER

EXISTING: This image shows current conditions of the water tower in Buena Vista.

PROPOSED: This design shows the tower repainted with a new design honoring Buena Vista’s Josh Gibson. Inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, Gibson is remembered as one of baseball's most accomplished power hitters. Over a 17-year career, Gibson is reported to have hit nearly 800 home runs.