The HUB and Center Street Streetscape Improvements
Client: City of Goldsboro, Goldsboro, NC
Engineer: The Wooten Company (Phase II, III)
Architect: HH Architecture (Phase III)
Completion Date: 2015
Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build (Phase II) and Design-Build (Phase III)
Project Summary
T. A. Loving constructed two phases of the Center Street revitalization in Goldsboro, NC. These improvements have attracted dozens of new businesses and property investors.
Phase II: T. A. Loving’s scope of work included removing existing utilities, sidewalks, overhead power lines and traffic signals in a 3-block area. Overhead electrical utilities were relocated underground; new curb, gutter and pavers, along with new pavement, were installed. Three roundabouts were installed to replace traffic signals. The Walnut Street roundabout includes a stunning granite fountain. The utilities portion of the project also included approximately 3,600 linear feet of 1.5″ to 12″ water mains, 75 1-2″ water services, 11 fire hydrant assemblies, 750 linear feet of 8″ sanitary sewers and 1,750 linear feet of 15″-30″ storm drainage pipe. Project completion 2015.
Phase III, completed in 2020, saw the creation of the HUB, a multi-modal transportation center that is also a multi-functional public space. Part of the Mountain to Sea Trail, it invites people to travel by bus, on a bicycle or on foot as well as enjoy everyday life and assemble for special events. The Park features a new performing arts amphitheater with open spaces for lawn seating, a fire pit, interweaving curved walkways, and visitor amenities such as temperature-controlled restroom access.
The City of Goldsboro was awarded TIGER Grants for the Center Street Redevelopment.