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Owner: City of Frederick, Maryland
Owner: City of Frederick, Maryland
Design Start Date: March, 2025
Design Start Date: March, 2025
Project Completion Date: In Progress
Project Completion Date: In Progress
Construction Cost: $30M
Construction Cost: $30M
Design Team Subconsultants: A|I|DATA, Design Collective, Floura Teeter, DMW, KCW
Design Team Subconsultants: A|I|DATA, Design Collective, Floura Teeter, DMW, KCW
RK&K Role: Prime Consultant
RK&K Role: Prime Consultant
Project Overview
Project Overview
The Downtown Frederick Streetscape Project is a strategic urban revitalization initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian infrastructure, optimizing public parking, and modernizing subsurface utilities across the historic downtown core. The project builds upon a 2021 streetscape study and is supported by a $500,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Strategic Demolition Fund.
Scope of Work
Scope of Work
The current phase focuses on predevelopment engineering and design, including:
Topographic, Boundary, and Utility Surveying: Comprehensive mapping of existing conditions to inform design and avoid conflicts with concurrent infrastructure upgrades.
Parking Study: Analysis of current and projected parking impacts to support balanced mobility and access.
Natural and Cultural Resource Evaluation: Assessment of urban forestry, landscape architecture, and cultural assets to guide sustainable design.
15% Design Development: Preliminary design of streetscape improvements, integrating survey data, traffic modeling, and utility coordination.
Design Strategy
Design Strategy
The project adopts the “Zone 1 – Blue Treatment” concept, which:
Relocates street trees to parking lanes
Expands sidewalk widths without altering curb lines
Maintains two 11-foot travel lanes and parking on both sides
Enhances pedestrian experience and accessibility
Integration with Stormwater Improvements
Integration with Stormwater Improvements
Design efforts are coordinated with the City’s Department of Public Works to align with ongoing storm drain upgrades. Shared survey data and utility mapping reduce redundancy and ensure compatibility between systems.
Projected Impact
Projected Impact
Urban Core (7 blocks): Estimated cost $14.32M
Peripheral Area (8 blocks): Estimated cost $16.36M
Total Planning Estimate: $30.70M
Strategic Alignment
Strategic Alignment
The project supports the City of Frederick’s CommUNITY 2030 Strategic Plan:
SG1: Sustainable Urban Planning
SG3: Safe and Vibrant Community
SG5: Enhanced Mobility
Anticipated Benefits
Anticipated Benefits
Improved pedestrian safety and accessibility
Revitalized downtown retail and restaurant activity
Healthier urban tree canopy
Enhanced neighborhood connectivity and equity
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