4th Avenue Underpass

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Tucson

50,000 sq ft

City of Tucson

2015

The construction of the new 4th Avenue Underpass replaced Arizona's oldest urban grade-separated roadway/railroad intersection. This connection to downtown Tucson from the historic Fourth Avenue provides streetscape improvements, pedestrian and bicycle linkages, pocket parks, parking and retail, improved safety, and a “gateway” entry to downtown. The underpass accommodates the modern streetcar, and includes features such as widened ADA pedestrian walkways, public art, and separate bicycle lanes. WDG provided landscape architecture and urban design services including hardscape and planting plans. Our team also collaborated with the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, downtown stakeholders, and public artists