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Council approves several transportation design contracts, reviews SPLOST projects and downtown gateway plans
Summary
Council approved design task orders for two state-road intersections, advanced multiple trail and bridge projects for SPLOST consideration, reviewed the Hickory Flat Highway gateway concept (with a $2.2M planning grant) and a revised North Street Gateway redevelopment proposal that includes a multiuse building and an 800-space parking deck.
Canton staff presented and council approved multiple transportation design services and reviewed long-range gateway and downtown redevelopment concepts during the Aug. 7 meeting.
Miss Watson described two design task orders for intersections on SR 140: Task Order 8 for Marietta Highway (Riverstone Parkway at Highway 140) design services to Michael Baker International for $282,150.13, and a separate task order for Reinhardt College Parkway at SR 140 (roundabout project) for $127,703.95. For both projects staff said 80% of design costs are federally funded with Canton paying 20% (a portion covered by impact fees and the remainder from local sources). Council approved the task orders.
Watson also outlined other transportation projects being considered for a county SPLOST: trail connections between Mill on Etowah and Harmon Park, Riverstone Parkway sidewalk and multiuse trail from Highway 140 to I-575, Brown Industrial sidewalks and Canton Creek Trail, Marietta Highway corridor improvements, bridge replacements and other corridor upgrades. Staff estimated the city could receive $55–$60 million over six years if cities participate and voters approve the SPLOST.
On the Hickory Flat Highway gateway concept, staff described a planning effort that includes roundabouts, a new Canton Creek bridge, multimodal improvements and redevelopment opportunities. Staff said the project received a $2.2 million grant for pedestrian improvements and that the DDA has purchased property to support redevelopment.
Separately, a revised architectural and engineering proposal from Goodwin Mills Caywood (GMC) for a North Street Gateway redevelopment was presented. The concept includes approximately 130,000 square feet of county court annex space, a mixed-use building with retail, office and residential floors, and a parking deck targeting about 800 spaces. Staff said the city will control exterior design elements and continue coordination with the Downtown Development Authority; the DDA will consider the revised proposal at its next meeting.
