Brooks Bridge Aesthetic Workshop

Review

You are currently viewing Station A. Station A includes a series of slides to preview the content of future stations, introduce terminology used for certain bridge elements and describe the “base” bridge design prior to the application of aesthetic enhancements. Scroll to the right to view all the slides associated with Station A.

• Retaining walls connect the bridge embankment to existing ground.
• Lighting improves visibility for the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Lighting can also highlight architectural elements of the structure. Lighting design will need to conform with environmental requirements.
• Piers are structures used to support the bridge superstructure (e.g. beams and deck) and transfer loads to the foundation. Piers can be architecturally enhanced through variations in shape.
• Overlooks are like balconies on the bridge and provide pedestrians and bicyclists a safe place to stop at scenic locations. Overlooks can be constructed in a variety of shapes and sizes and can include amenities such as benches and shade structures.
• Pedestrian railings provide protection at the edges of the bridge. Pedestrian railings can vary in style and color to add unique character to the bridge.

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You are now viewing Station B, which introduces options for finishes to the retaining walls. The purpose of retaining walls is to connect the bridge embankment to existing ground. There are many options for finishing the walls that vary with respect to style and form. Scroll through the images to see examples of different finish patterns, including shallow vs. deep surface relief, simple vs. complex pattern, and random vs. repetitive pattern style. After reviewing the examples, choose which features best fit the Fort Walton Beach area. Pick one option from each retaining wall feature (surface relief, pattern complexity and pattern style). Click submit to proceed to the next section of this station.

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You are viewing a continuation of Station B. Retaining walls can be finished to create an overall statement that varies from formal to informal. Rank each image from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most interesting and 4 being the least interesting. Click submit to proceed to the next station.

The images shown on the following slides focus on aesthetic lighting. As you review these examples, think about the aesthetic lighting options that you envision for the Brooks Bridge. After you’ve scrolled through the images, rank which elements of the bridge should get aesthetic lighting in order of importance with 1 being the most important and 3 being the least important. Click submit to proceed to the next section of this station.

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You are now viewing a continuation of Station C, focusing on the location of highway lighting. How lighting is arranged on a bridge or highway can have a visual impact. Where would you like to see the lighting located along the bridge? Choose one and check the box. Click submit to proceed to the next section of this station.

As you review these examples, think about the aesthetic lighting options that you envision for Brooks Bridge. After scrolling through the images, rank the lighting option most visually appealing to you with 1 being the most interesting and 3 being the least interesting. Click submit to proceed to the next station.

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You are now viewing Station D, which focuses on pier shapes. The images above provide examples of three common pier shapes including hammerheads, pier walls and multi-piers. After viewing examples of each, please rank the shapes most visually appealing to you with 1 being the most interesting and 3 being the least interesting. Click submit to proceed to the next station.

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You are now viewing Station E, which focuses on Overlooks and Pedestrian Railings. Overlooks and pedestrian railings can enhance the experience of walking and bicycling on the bridge. After reviewing the examples, click on the box to select the overlook and pedestrian railing that best represents your vision for the Brooks Bridge. Click submit to proceed to the next station.

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Now that you’ve had a chance to review all the stations, please help us decide which bridge elements, if enhanced, would provide the greatest visual impact. If you need to go back to another station, click on the circle next to the station you would like to review in the meeting navigation panel. Rank the features most important to you with 1 being the most important and 4 being the least important. Click submit to proceed to the next section.