Creating a new downtown neighborhood as a place where people would live, work and play
Fargo, ND
- Streetscape
- Urban Design
- Civic Spaces
Pedestrians enjoying a street fair in Downtown Fargo
Broadway/1st Ave. Marker
Broadway/2nd Ave. Marker
Broadway/4th Ave. Marker
Broadway/6th Ave. Marker
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about the project
The vision for creating a new downtown neighborhood in Fargo, ND was grand, yet achievable. After extensive engagement of the merchants and property owners, the foundations for the plan were formulated. The plan was fully endorsed by the city council and funding over a four-year period was committed. Various financing tools including a state enacted “renaissance zone” were created. The $9 million project was implemented in four phases and true to form, private reinvestment followed public sector investment. One major project was the Broadway Streetscape enhancement, a $10 million facelift of the main commercial and retail corridor of downtown Fargo.
The project included more pedestrian-friendly street design, decorative pavers in streets and sidewalks, ornate light poles, iron street furniture, bicycle racks, trees, planting beds, and a road diet. Street designs were implemented to slow down traffic and promote walkability. It features a shared-path and on-street bike racks and bike lockers. Sidewalks and tree-lined streets welcome pedestrians. The street designs have made it possible for pedestrians, bicycles, transit buses, and motor vehicles to blend well together. Walking has increased due not only to streetscape design that accommodates pedestrians, but also street and sidewalk activities that attract walking visitors.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Location | Fargo, ND |
| Size | 9 blocks |
| Status | Completed 2015 |
| Disciplines | |
| Streetscape | |
| Urban Design | |
| Civic Spaces | |
| Contact | |
| Kristy Schmidt, City of Fargo | |
| kschmidt@fargo.gov | |
| Partners/Collaborators | |
| *Work performed while at Ciaccio Dennell Group | |
