Brighton Main Street Streetscape

Overview

Giffels Webster’s work includes streetscape and roadway improvements on Main Street between South Second Street and South East Street and Grand River Avenue between North Street and St Paul Street. Amenities include park improvements along the City’s mill pond, replacement of century old water lines, sewer lines, and storm drains, new underground utilities, street lighting, landscaping, public seating, and the ability to convert the central downtown area to an ADA compliant festival plaza. Improvements also included sidewalks, curbs, pavement, lighting, and plantings while preserving on street parking.

Problem

Century old water lines, sewer lines, and storm drains in the downtown core required replacement. Sidewalks, curbs, pavement, and lighting needed improvement while preserving on street parking and ensuring safety and accessibility for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Solution

The project replaced underground utilities and above ground elements, incorporated narrower drive lanes for wider ADA compliant sidewalks, improved crosswalks and lighting, added bicycle parking and repair kiosks, enhanced electrical and water access for events, installed landscaping, and adopted energy efficient LED lighting.