Public Improvements Scheduled for Downtown Lots 2 & 3

Work to Begin September 12, 2011

The City of DeKalb is preparing for the next round of downtown public improvements. Work in Public Lot 2 (behind the Chamber/Chesapeake Bagel Bakery) and Lot 3 (corner of Grove and 3rd/4th) is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 12th. As always communication will be a critical element. Re:New DeKalb is committed to providing business/property owners with up to date information and assistance throughout this project. To keep business/property owners informed Re:New DeKalb will post regular updates on this blog, host regular construction meetings for business/property owners and residents, send out email notifications and coordinate with the local media to ensure the public is informed about access and encouraged to keep visiting our businesses during construction. RNDK will also coordinate with the City of DeKalb and contractors to ensure visible signage is in place notifying downtown visitors where to park and how to access the businesses. In addition to the City of DeKalb Engineering Department, the RNDK office will also serve as a point of communication for business/property owners throughout the project.If you have questions about the project please contact Lindsey at Re:New DeKalb, 815-748-7788 or City Engineer Joel Maurer at 815-748-2000.

As was presented at the June Rise & Revitalize Meeting the Project will include resurfacing of the lots, new lighting, landscaping to include trees, shrubs and planters, curb and sidewalk repair and replacement and some underground storm sewer work. We know these lots are important to your business and customers. As a reminder construction is to be staged so that the lots remain open at the end of each day. Areas not actively under construction will remain open to public use. The project will begin Monday, September 12 and is scheduled to be completed the first week of November. (This could changed due to weather)


Estimated Schedule Starting September 12, 2011
*work on Lots 2&3 will happen simultaneously
*Schedule subject to change

• September 12-September 16: Temporary Lighting Installation
This will require some parking spot closures as they remove current poles and install temporary lighting.
• September 19-October 14: Permanent Lighting Installation
• September 26-September 30: Concrete Removal
Lot 2- Sidewalks will be removed along the north side of the lot in front of Chesapeake, Feed ‘em Soup and The Church. Sidewalks will also be removed on the South side of the lot from 1st Street to 2nd Street. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times.
Concrete Islands in lot will also be removed.
Lot 3- The 2 large concrete islands that run the length of the lot will be removed. The raised walks on the perimeter of the east and west sides of the lot will be removed.
• October 3-7 scheduled to take about 3 days): Storm Sewer Work
Lot 2-Access to lot 2 from N. 1st street may be limited during this work
Lot 3- Access to lot 3 from E. Grove may be limited during this work
• October 17-October 21 (scheduled to take 3 days): Concrete Replacement
While sidewalks are being poured and until cured access to businesses will be disrupted. Access to businesses along the north side of the lot in front of Chesapeake, Feed ‘em Soup and The Church will either have entrances ramped or pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the entrance on N 1st street.
• October 24-October 28: Temporary Lighting Removed
• October 24-October 28: Landscaping
Trees, bushes and planters will be installed throughout both lots. Concrete islands will be replaced with landscaped areas with trees and plantings.
• October 31-November 4: Mill, Pave and Stripe Lots
Partial closures will be required as lots are milled, paved and striped. Lots will not be closed all day and will be reopened as work is completed.