The new Gay Street is the first step in a reinvented roadway network for Downtown Columbus. For too long a one-way cut-through between major access roads, Gay Street has been converted into the two-way spine of an emerging downtown neighborhood. The improved and expanded sidewalks are bordered by rain gardens that sensitively treat the stormwater run-off while providing a buffer for the many outdoor seating areas that have emerged from local restaurants. A raised urban median bursts to life each spring with flowering trees and helps to slow traffic speeds throughout the year. MSI was responsible for planning, conceptual and schematic design, design development, and bidding and award services.
