SmithGroupJJR was awarded a 2014 Merit Award by the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ILASLA) for its Main Street streetscape design in the Village of Lisle, Illinois.
The ILASLA awards program, which each year recognizes outstanding landscape architecture projects in the State of Illinois, was held on April 25, 2014 at the Chicago History Museum. The Main Street streetscape project won the award for demonstrating merit in design and environmental responsibility in an urban environment.
The SmithGroupJJR team created a downtown identity to support the Village’s vision of stimulating development, instilling design character and inviting people back downtown. Utilizing complete streets principles to control vehicular movements and improve pedestrian safety, Main Street’s character changed dramatically from vehicular-focused to pedestrian friendly.
“The streetscape has transformed downtown Lisle into a destination that will foster business growth and serve as a community gathering place,” said Lisle Mayor Joseph J. Broda.
The new streetscape features an appealing prairie-style design with integrated lighting, decorative pavers along sidewalks, an engaging nature-based fountain, multiple seating areas and extensive, raised planting areas.
