Phase I of the proposed development focuses on low-cost pavement markings and signs to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. This includes painted sidewalk extensions, parking meters, crosswalk markings, and shared lane markings. Phase II introduces park amenities like seating and art while maintaining traffic flows. Phase III connects the concrete islands to fully close one street, allowing expansion of green space. A stage and gathering area are also proposed to transform the area into an urban park serving the community.

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AyalaJC ,CNUa
jc.ayala@icloud.com | @jcayala2013 | 240.463.7462 PHASE I
On- Street Parking Spaces
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Painted Sidewalk Extensions
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Bike Boxes
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Phase I
(0 to 2 Years)
The proposed pavement markings is
the first step to improve pedestrian and
bicyclist safety and establish a precedent
ofchangeintheproposedsite. Pavement
markings improve clear traffic lanes
delineation and establish parking
locations. At the intersection traffic
calming design methodologies such as
painted sidewalk extensions should be
part of Phase I. The painted sidewalk
extension decreases the amount of time
ittakestocrossthestreetallocatingmore
time for senior citizens and children to
cross the intersections safely. In order to
increase pedestrian safety the following
design strategies shall be followed:
• Painted sidewalk extensions shall have
bollards or other type of safety device
to prevent automobile getting into the
marked area.
• Introduce parking meters on Missouri
Ave NW, Kennedy Street and 2ND
Street.
• Kennedy NW Street and 2ND Street
crosswalkshouldbemarkedwith high
visible white markings.
• Bicycle boxes and share the road
pavement marking shall be painted
along these streets.
• High visible pedestrian and bicycle
signs shall be installed along Missouri
Ave NW, Kennedy Street, and 2ND
Street.
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Missouri Avenue NW & Kennedy Street NW
Manor Park Neighborhood Urban Park
Missouri Avenue NW
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Kennedy Street NW
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AyalaJC ,CNUa
jc.ayala@icloud.com | @jcayala2013 | 240.463.7462 Site Location
Missouri Avenue NW & Kennedy Street NW
Manor Park Neighborhood Urban Park
Proposal
The proposed urban park is located in the diverse and dynamic Southwest section of Manor Park
Neighborhood at Missouri Ave NW, Kennedy Street and 2ND Street in the District of Columbia.
The future park development will increase sense of place and serve as a common node for small
community gatherings.
The proposed vision is divided in three incremental development phases. The intention is to create
economically tangible development that will be sensitive to existing conditions, current traffic
pattern, and gradually build the park in a span of ten years. The proposed development phasing will
entice stakeholders, business owners, visitors and residents to adapt to new traffic pattern changes,
and increase pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Overall the proposed urban park will serve the great purpose of invigorating Manor Park
Neighborhood and create a place for residents and visitors to enjoy.
District of Columbia
Manor Park
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AyalaJC ,CNUa
jc.ayala@icloud.com | @jcayala2013 | 240.463.7462 PHASE IMissouri Avenue NW & Kennedy Street NW
Manor Park Neighborhood Urban Park
Phase I Street Sections
Missouri Avenue NW
2NDStreet
Kennedy Street NW
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Roadway Section B
Roadway Section C
While on-street parking is permitted on these thoroughfares, this area lacks defined pavement markings. The
lack of prominent pavement marking creates an illusion of wider traffic lanes; consequently, higher speed may be
occurring when parked cars are not present. Phase I prescribes that all thoroughfares pavement should be marked
and signalized with pedestrian and bicyclist post signs, highly visible crosswalks, bike boxes, and share road
pavement markings should be part of the mix to ensure pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
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AyalaJC ,CNUa
jc.ayala@icloud.com | @jcayala2013 | 240.463.7462 PHASE II & III
Phase II (2 to 6 Years)
This phase introduce parklike amenities while maintaining
current traffic pattern. In order to establish an urban park the
following design strategies shall be followed:
• New dining tables and sitting on left concrete island- all
introduce if new restaurants open in close proximity to the
site (See plan view and inspirational photo number 1 on
page).
• Art pavement should be introduced on Kennedy Street (See
plan view and inspirational photo number 2 on page). It
is recommended that this project should be a community
gathering activity.
• Painted sidewalk extensions should become concrete curbs,
ramps, and sidewalk extensions. All roadway improvement
must follow the District of Columbia’s DDOT engineering
standards for concrete curbs and ramps.
• Existing lawn should be increase on east concrete island
while maintaining a minimum concrete sidewalk width
establish by DDOT.
• New tree canopy should be introduced along Missouri Ave
NW, Kennedy Street and 2ND Street. (See Phase II plan
view)
Missouri Avenue NW & Kennedy Street NW
Manor Park Neighborhood Urban Park
PhaseIII(6to10Years)
This phase is the ultimate vision for the urban park. Since
existing concrete islands are joined as one, cars heading
southbound will only be allowed to turn left at 2ND Street
and Missouri intersection. The following design strategies
should be followed on this phase:
• Existing lawn should be increase on east concrete Island
and on new constructed park extension while maintaining
a minimum concrete sidewalk width establish by DDOT.
• Introduce stage on west side of the urban park (See Phase
III plan view and inspirational picture number 3). Note:
Community should agree on the type of stage, architectural
style,orsizethatwillservebettertheneighborhood’svision.
• A concrete area should be constructed in front of the
proposedstagelocation.Itwouldbebeneficialiftheconcrete
area is visually appealing and inspirational (See Phase III
plan view and inspirational picture number 4).
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