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| Casselton Drive Improvements |
The project is a very well thought out plan to change the look and feel of the City's southernmost street to a more appropriate and inviting entry to several residential developments that it provides access to off of SR 436 / Semoran Blvd.
Project Details
The project will also make much needed repairs to stormwater and drinking water underground infrastructure. By combining the two, the City staff is hoping to mitigate interruption caused by construction and limit it to happening one time.
The highlight of the effort is to shrink the asphalt covered area of the current roadway and replace it with a green space on the western edge including sidewalks.
One of the stated goals of the project is to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
During the public meeting one resident of Stonecastle Apartment Homes mentioned twice that the improvements would benefit the many kids she sees in the afternoons that are riding skateboards in the street, allowing them a much safer place once sidewalks are installed.
SKATE 32707 suggested the addition of a "Skate Dot" as part of the sidewalk improvements. City staff and Consultants working on the design were very receptive to the idea and will work to incorporate the idea into the design.
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| Example of a Skate Dot |
What is a Skate Dot?
A "Skate Dot" is the smallest skateable space possible. Dots are often a single structure and capitalize on existing infrastructure—usually a sidewalk or paved open space. A trash receptacle should be available nearby. Skate Dots can support 3 to 5 concurrent users, one at a time.
Take a moment to contact the City to support the addition of a "skate dot" into the plan. To do so, email City Engineer, Kelly Brock by clicking on his name.
Public Works is very interested in providing enhancements to the park space & with its limited size a "Skate Dot" would be ideal from a size and cost perspective.
This video shows a Skate Dot in use.
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