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The
character of the streetscape is very different as one proceeds northward.
For instance, in the area between Central Street and Glenwood Avenue,
the three-lane street has the least through traffic but is scantly landscaped.
On the other end where heavy traffic ascends Black Oak Ridge, a parkway-like
appearance will be realized as the recently planted oaks and maples
mature. Between the extremes, one sees a few pockets of trees (for instance,
in the Oglewood Avenue to Walker Boulevard area); however, there are
extensive areas of “hardscape,” providing numerous opportunities for
tree planting. With future streetscape improvements, a balance should
be sought to make Broadway a more attractive corridor that enhances
the setting of adjacent neighborhoods, while accommodating various modes
of travel and appropriate access to adjoining development.
Recommendations
- Create
tree-planted gateways at the entrances to residential streets (for
example, Fairmont Boulevard, Oglewood Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Adair
Drive, and Gibbs Road).
- Create
space for tree planting between Central Street and Glenwood Avenue
that includes elongated planting wells, yard trees and occasional
landscaped medians.
- With
future sector planning, explore the potential for an avenue design
between I-640 and the Broadway connector that would include wider
sidewalks and street trees.
- As
part of the Fountain City heritage planning, residents, business owners
and planners should develop a tree planting program for the area between
I-640 and Fountain City Park, including gateway plantings just north
of I-640.
- Create
a special district around Fountain City Park, the lake and Essary
Road to conserve existing trees and plant additional street trees
along the roads in the area.
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