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back into two-way traffic in 2003 and
2011, Penn Circle West and North remain
as sections of high-speed one-way street
dividing the core of East Liberty from the
surrounding neighborhoods.
Converting the remaining sections of Penn
Circle to two-way traffic is essential for the
implementation of the residential housing
strategy envisioned for the western edge
of the neighborhood in the community
plan. The conversion will also diversify the
available routes for PM peak traffic and
relieve pressure from the segment of Penn
Ave between Penn Circle South and Shady
Avenue adjacent to the station.
Town Square Streetscape
Another key public realm improvement for
East Liberty is the Town Square project
to improve the streetscapes and facades
in the core of the retail district. The Town
Square masterplan proposes minor street
alterations and significant streetscape
improvements in the blocks surrounding
East Liberty Presbyterian Church.
Larimer Avenue Park
A final major infrastructure improvement
is the creation of a new park along Larimer
Avenue to the north of the station. This
park proposed in the Larimer Vision
Plan, will create a new green address for
continued residential development along
Larimer Avenue. The park is also a key
element in the larger green infrastructure
strategy for East Liberty, creating a
series of rain gardens for the collection of
stormwater.
Penn Circle West
Penn Circle North
Broad Street
Broad Street 2-Way Conversion &
Broad Street Plaza
Like Penn Circle, Broad Street has also
been identified a candidate for conversion
from one-way to two-way traffic to
support Broad street’s revitalization a
secondary commercial street. The plan
includes changes to the cartway as well as
streetscape improvements and a plaza at
Broad Street and Highland Avenue.
Town Square Masterplan - Semple Brown Design
The plan calls for new sidewalks, street
trees and landscape, lighting, and street
furniture, as well as special paving and new
pavilions in key locations. In addition key
development and renovation opportunities
in this area are recommended. The town
square will from the centerpiece of East
Liberty’s public realm, and is essential
to the community vision for a revitalized
mixed-use district. The masterplan’s
proposed streetscape improvements
for Penn Avenue would connect to the
new pedestrian routes proposed for the
station in this study, creating a seamless
high-quality public realm leading form
the station platform to the center of the
neighborhood.
Larimer Vision Plan - Strada Architecture