SCJ worked with the City of Chelan and the Chelan Historic Downtown Association on improvements throughout the downtown area and along the waterfront of Lake Chelan. SCJ has been involved in all aspects of the projects, from visioning, traffic analysis, and funding, through design and construction management. The lake is a major tourist draw, and the significant bike and pedestrian traffic along with the associated parking issues demand a creative approach to maintain circulation and access while accommodating all modes of travel. Improvements include wider sidewalks, landscaping, illumination, pedestrian crossings, improved intersections, multi-use pathways and on-street parking.
Wayfinding Plan. The initial traffic circulation and parking study identified wayfinding as a key element of a successful downtown and waterfront access plan. SCJ recently completed the wayfinding plan, which included extensive public engagement, stakeholder coordination, and several design alternatives. The wayfinding plan also included an implementation strategy, noting where signs were required, and what type of sign to use (i.e., pole-mounted, monument, vehicle- or pedestrian-oriented, etc.).