Overview:
Ruekert/Mielke recently completed the City of Oconomowoc’s reconstruction of Third and South Streets. These two streets were reconstructed with streetscaping details that will be used in the full-blown reconstruction of Wisconsin Avenue and North Main Street in 2008. In this way the City can see how the design elements selected for the large 2008 project look in full scale. Modifications could be made to the streetscaping plans before the 2008 construction proceeds.
Unusual Facts:
Ruekert/Mielke worked together with the City of Oconomowoc’s Downtown Technical Resource Committee and Schreiber/Anderson Associates of Madison to incorporate all of the new design elements. Brick pavers in claret and regimental red were laid in a herringbone pattern between the new curb and the new sidewalks. Brick pavers were also used for all of the crosswalks on these streets. Since these streets are adjacent to the public library and municipal parking lot, these pedestrian amenities are especially welcome. New street lights feature fluted posts, decorative scrollwork and banner arms.
In addition to the obvious cosmetic changes, both streets now have rehabilitated sanitary sewer and water supply systems, new storm sewers, and new asphalt streets with concrete curb and gutter. Both of these streets were scheduled for reconstruction as part of the City’s annual street improvement. The fact that they serve as an introduction to Oconomowoc’s exciting new downtown look is an added bonus.