Landscape Design:

Ames Construction has subcontracted with Urban Farmer for a portion of the landscaping on this project.  The final landscape design was formulated based on trees, grasses and shrubs that will prosper in this soil type.  Generally landscaping occurs in the final stages of the project, however this project is unique.  Landscaping will be done as we progress on the project.  The landscape design includes clusters of trees in small groupings. 

Click here for a full view of the Landscape & Aesthetics Design:

For a detailed list of the trees and shrubs planned for the Proby Parkway Project click here. 

 

 

Soundwall Design

Work has begun for the construction of the north and south soundwalls on the east end of the project.  We are now installing the caissons and setting the piles.  The panels ranging in height from 8 to 16 feet are tentatively scheduled to be installed the middle of August.  The decorative panels will be placed on the north and south side of the existing Proby Parkway between Hancock and Powers Boulevard.

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New Urban Trail 

Urban trail to tie into the existing Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

 The new 12' wide concrete trail will be just south of the proposed Drennan Road reconstruction from Academy Boulevard to Hancock Expressway.  It will then be located north of new Proby Parkway from Hancock Expressway to Powers Boulevard. At Hancock Expressway the trail will swing to the south to cross at the new traffic signal.  The east end of the trail will be at the Proby Parkway/ Powers Boulevard intersection.  Click on the link below for a complete overview of the City of Colorado Springs Urban Trail System. 

 Urban Trail System 

Tier 2 Trail along Proby Parkway

• "feeder" trail for the larger Tier 1 trail
• Single, 12-foot trail
• Hard surfaced with concrete or asphalt
• Four-foot gravel shoulders
• Connects with regional park and activity centers