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Proposal to provide
<br />On -Call Landscape Architectural Services RFP No. 22-097
<br />A significant and important goal of streetscape development centers on creating a "pedestrian friendly"
<br />and inviting corridor with appropriately scaled elements such as ornamental lighting, street trees, signage,
<br />site furnishings and decorative hardscape. The selection of items should strive to ensure classic, simple
<br />selections which will stand the test of time and do not become 'dated' by their color or appearance. It is of
<br />primary importance to create a positive relationship between pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic. The
<br />new streetscape environment can be further enhanced by the implementation of landscaped medians and
<br />enhanced parkways. These elements allow for softening the street scene, framing views, and providing
<br />opportunities for gateways and outdoor spaces.
<br />Scenic Corridors and Landscape Beautification: The DEA team
<br />has been involved in numerous downtown revitalization efforts,
<br />transportation corridor master plans, scenic bikeways, visual impact
<br />assessments, median and parkway improvements, traffic calming
<br />and roundabout projects. When preparing corridor master plans, we
<br />consider the following elements:
<br />Project goals such as establishing a sense of arrival, corridor
<br />beautification/roadway character, view orientation, distinctive
<br />landscapes, implementation, and public/private partnerships.
<br />Design elements, including planting, irrigation systems, lighting,
<br />fencing, art in public places, gateways, and signage.
<br />Our team is involved in community workshops and consensus building, development of illustrative
<br />conceptual plans, design development and construction document preparation, assistance with bidding,
<br />construction management, and project close out.
<br />Our highway interchange experience primarily encompasses renovation of
<br />landscaped areas in addition to providing bridge aesthetics, and preparing
<br />corridor master plans. Having worked in an On -Call capacity with Caltrans
<br />District 8 for the past 15 years, in addition to coordination with Caltrans
<br />Districts 7, 11 and 12, DEA is ideally suited to assist on interchange and
<br />roadway enhancement projects. We have provided similar services for the
<br />Cities of Irvine, Laguna Woods, Diamond Bar, Industry, Azusa, Aliso Viejo,
<br />Eastvale, Perris, Cathedral City, and Corona.
<br />Plan Checkina: DEA provides plan checking, construction management and inspection to a number of local
<br />agencies including the cities of Walnut, Diamond Bar, Irwindale, Signal Hill, and Fontana. DEA also provides
<br />design review services at the conceptual level of plan submittal, should this be desired. We review preliminary
<br />plans for compliance with municipal codes, specific plans, appropriate use of planting materials, and the
<br />basics of good design. We can also assist with matters related to current city and state water conservation
<br />requirements as well as water auditing. The following typical tasks may be included on an as -needed basis as
<br />requested by the city:
<br />■ Meetings with City Staff
<br />■ Plan Review including consistency with the General Plan, Development Code, applicable Ordinances, and
<br />Design Guidelines.
<br />■ Site Visits
<br />■ Preparation of Plan Check Comments (Digital and Hard Copy)
<br />■ Notification to and/or coordination with project Applicants
<br />■ Supplemental Plan Checks after initial review
<br />■ Review of Construction Plans and Documents (First by Landscape Architect, Second by team members
<br />with expertise in site planning and grading)
<br />■ Preparation of Site Inspection Report for Project Planner and Coordination with Applicant
<br />■ Attendance at Meetings (DRC, Planning Commission, City Council)
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