Festival on Fifth Street: A Multi-modal Streetscape and Cultural Center in Downtown Bismarck, North Dakota.

Abstract

This thesis is a study conducted to explore the effects of revitalizing a downtown street emphasizing the pedestrian. Through research, the streetscape will be redeveloped for the safety of pedestrians as well as various modes of traffic. Discovering what activities the pedestrian wants on a street will bring a steady flow of people to utilize a downtown space more often and make the street more comfortable to be shared with pedestrians as well as modes of transportation. The study considers adding the elements of a complete street (drive, bike, parking, transit, and walk lanes, also, planting and furniture zones) street trees/shrubs and new paving patterns to the urban core and community space for both private and civic use. As defined from the research and along with case studies the final design of a better streetscape for pedestrians will be accomplished.