Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH Street Audit

WHAT MAKES A GREAT STREET?

Great streets are the backbone of successful communities. Placemaking helps to transform streets that do more than just get people where they need to go, but also enhance and support the destinations they serve. It has been found that to be successful, they generally share four key qualities: they are accessible; people are engaged in activities there; they are comfortable and have a good image; and they are a place to be social.

IDENTIFY THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS PLACE

List below, the opportunities that exist on this street. Include both short-term, low-cost opportunities and long-term changes.

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* 1. What do you like best about this street as a whole?

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* 2. How do you feel while walking on this street?

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* 3. Would you feel comfortable bicycling on this street?

Yes

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* 4. List three to five things that you would do to improve this place that could be done right away and that wouldn’t cost a lot:

Improvement 1

Improvement 2

Improvement 3

Improvement 4

Improvement 5

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* 5. What changes to this place would you make in the long term that would have the biggest impact?

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* 6. What local partnerships or local talent can you identify that could help implement some of your proposed improvements? Please be as specific as possible.

EVALUATE THE STREET

Stop at your designated street and complete this part of the evaluation. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who lives or works in the community and evaluate this street’s performance.

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* 7. Pedestrians can easily walk to and through the area.

1. Poor

4. Good

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* 8. Pedestrian access is safe and convenient.

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous.	Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous. 1. Poor	Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous. 2.	Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous. 3.	Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous. 4. Good
Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted.	Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted. 1. Poor	Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted. 2.	Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted. 3.	Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted. 4. Good
Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer)	Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer) 1. Poor	Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer) 2.	Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer) 3.	Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer) 4. Good
Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions)	Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions) 1. Poor	Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions) 2.	Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions) 3.	Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions) 4. Good

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* 9. Bicycling is easy.

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder)	Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder) 1. Poor	Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder) 2.	Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder) 3.	Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder) 4. Good
Routes are well-marked.	Routes are well-marked. 1. Poor	Routes are well-marked. 2.	Routes are well-marked. 3.	Routes are well-marked. 4. Good
Bike storage/parking is adequate.	Bike storage/parking is adequate. 1. Poor	Bike storage/parking is adequate. 2.	Bike storage/parking is adequate. 3.	Bike storage/parking is adequate. 4. Good

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* 10. SOCIABILITY

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place.	There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place. 1. Poor	There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place. 2.	There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place. 3.	There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place. 4. Good
There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups.	There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups. 1. Poor	There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups. 2.	There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups. 3.	There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups. 4. Good
Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection.	Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection. 1. Poor	Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection. 2.	Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection. 3.	Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection. 4. Good
There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large.	There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large. 1. Poor	There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large. 2.	There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large. 3.	There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large. 4. Good

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* 11. The street/area projects a positive image.

1. Poor

4. Good

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* 12. Driver Behavior:

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe.	Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe. 1. Poor	Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe. 2.	Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe. 3.	Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe. 4. Good
Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses.	Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses. 1. Poor	Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses. 2.	Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses. 3.	Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses. 4. Good
The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating.	The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating. 1. Poor	The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating. 2.	The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating. 3.	The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating. 4. Good
The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.)	The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.) 1. Poor	The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.) 2.	The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.) 3.	The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.) 4. Good
There is adequate room for bicyclists.	There is adequate room for bicyclists. 1. Poor	There is adequate room for bicyclists. 2.	There is adequate room for bicyclists. 3.	There is adequate room for bicyclists. 4. Good

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* 13. Sidewalks are wide enough for:

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
The number of pedestrians.	The number of pedestrians. 1. Poor	The number of pedestrians. 2.	The number of pedestrians. 3.	The number of pedestrians. 4. Good
Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting.	Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting. 1. Poor	Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting. 2.	Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting. 3.	Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting. 4. Good

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* 14. The area is neat, clean and in a state of good repair.

1. Poor

4. Good

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* 15. It is well-lit and feels safe.

1. Poor

4. Good

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* 16. USES & ACTIVITIES

	1. Poor	2.	3.	4. Good
The place is busy with people.	The place is busy with people. 1. Poor	The place is busy with people. 2.	The place is busy with people. 3.	The place is busy with people. 4. Good
There are several choices of things to do.	There are several choices of things to do. 1. Poor	There are several choices of things to do. 2.	There are several choices of things to do. 3.	There are several choices of things to do. 4. Good
The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians.	The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians. 1. Poor	The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians. 2.	The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians. 3.	The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians. 4. Good
There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street.	There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street. 1. Poor	There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street. 2.	There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street. 3.	There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street. 4. Good
The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming.	The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming. 1. Poor	The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming. 2.	The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming. 3.	The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming. 4. Good
Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events.	Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events. 1. Poor	Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events. 2.	Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events. 3.	Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events. 4. Good

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* 17. Your Contact Information

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number