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ROC 52 Architectural & Aesthetic Design Guide

This guide is about incorporating community values into the design of the new Highway 52 Corridor in Rochester, Minnesota. The goal is a visually successful transportation facility which is in harmony with the community and the environment. Application of engineering standards alone can damage communities. However, when flexibility is used to aid in achieving a balanced road design that responds to people’s needs, transportation systems can enhance the quality of our daily lives and be regarded as an asset by the community it serves.

Transportation plays a role in almost everyone's daily life. It is intrinsically woven into the fabric our existence, encompassing not only how we get from place to place, but also how we conduct our daily routines and the choices we make about what we do. Because transportation is so tied to our daily lives, it provides a perfect opportunity to address the livability concerns of communities. Quality of life in our communities can be influenced by the visual quality of the highway travel experience. Projects that focus on community values and address quality of life issues as part of a comprehensive project development process, add lasting value to public works projects.    

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