Project represents Zakery Steele’s experience under preivous employment. This project was not completed by Sue Steele Landscape Architecture, PLLC.
The City of Rochester initiated a multi-phase enhancements effort to reimagine Main Street in the city’s downtown core. The comprehensive public streetscape project compliments increased private redevelopment throughout Rochester’s downtown, contributing to a more modern, lively, and active urban experience.
Streetscape enhancements included promoting enhanced multimodal access to accommodate new on street parking, separated bike lanes, enhanced ADA accessibility, and new trees, plantings, benches, lighting, bike parking, and wayfinding signage. Consistent with the City of Rochester’s commitment to sustainability, the project also included porous pavements and green infrastructure to manage urban runoff and direct it to street trees. The project also involved a complimentary rehabilitation of the iconic Liberty Pole plaza, including festive seating, new shade trees, porous paving, a custom lending library feature, and planting enhancements.
Mr. Steele served as a Senior Landscape Architect during Phases 1 and 2. He was responsible for leading a team of landscape architects and designers to prepare concept designs, construction documents, and provide construction phase services for a wide array of pedestrian and streetscape enhancements. The project significantly improved conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists along the nearly half-mile corridor.
Client
City of Rochester, New York
Services
Streetscape Design
Landscape Architecture
Urban Plaza
Project Team
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Landscape Architect)
Environmental Design & Research (Signage)
Ramsey Constructors Inc. (Contractor)
*Project completed under previous employment.