5TH AVENUE

EXISTING: This image shows existing conditions along 5th Avenue from the parking area of the Russell County Courthouse. This view shows large expanses of pavement, limited shade, and vacant buildings.

PROPOSED: Creating bump-outs and planting beds in existing parking areas could make downtown Phenix City more attractive and accessible for pedestrians. The bump-outs shown reduce pedestrian crossing distances and make exploring the area on foot safer. This image shows formalized on-street parking and sidewalks extended along 5th Avenue, connecting the growing area around the 14th Street pedestrian bridge with points north. The rendering shows the addition of a multistory, mixed-use infill development. A development like this could bring housing or other Troy University programming to the area.

Existing

Trail Map

Proposed

This conceptual plan view shows the extension of the existing trails in Phenix City. From the Phenix City Amphitheater, this concept shows trails extended southward to the future replacement of Oglethorpe Bridge. Incorporating bike lanes on the future bridge would further connect the Phenix City and Columbus trail networks. Near the intersection with the bridge, an expanse of attractive publicly-owned property offers the opportunity for a public park and infill development complex. This concept also shows a bike lane extended northward along Broad Street to connect future development along the corridor with the heart of Phenix City.

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