Historic Character, Modern Street
Kenosha's nine-block 6th Avenue corridor mixes historic infrastructure with new business energy - retail, dining, coffee shops, streetcar stops, residences, memorials, and parks. On this fast-track project, Lynch's road diet calmed traffic and converted excess pavement into usable public realm along 6th Avenue, 58th Street, Friendship Park, and the Memorial Garden, with expanded sidewalks that merchants now use for outdoor sales.
Utility, roadway, and hardscape reconstruction brought the corridor to ADA compliance, while intersection improvements, new signage, and wayfinding boards now direct visitors to downtown landmarks. Historic lighting was preserved and extended: existing antique fixtures rehung on new poles, with decorative lighting spanning pole-to-pole over the avenue.
A bicycle parking structure and streetcar boarding station made the intersection of 58th Street and 6th Avenue a genuine multi-modal hub. And when design wrapped, the City hired Lynch again - providing construction oversight through the tight six-month build, keeping pedestrians moving and businesses open in a corridor of tight work zones and dense underground utilities.
What We Delivered
Road diet and intersection improvements slow traffic and improve safety through downtown.
Historic-style lighting, decorative features, and upgraded sidewalk areas.
Bicycle parking, a streetcar receiving station, and pedestrian-friendly connections.
Signage and wayfinding connect visitors to landmarks, parks, and businesses.
