Ep. 3: What is the Stantec Design?

In this in-depth episode of Wake Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo takes listeners inside the Stantec design—the community-driven alternative to the NCDOT widening proposal for 15th Street.You’ll learn how the City of Washington partnered with internationally respected design firm Stantec to develop a safer, more accessible, and people-focused plan for the 15th Street corridor—one that reflects local values and keeps property impacts to a minimum. With input from over 600 residents, the Stantec plan features:A center turn lane to reduce crashesSidewalks and a 10-foot multi-use pathLandscaped medians, crosswalks, and traffic calmingAll built within the existing 60-foot right-of-wayThis episode breaks down the plan’s history, its collaborative public engagement process, and why it remains a viable—and better—option today.View the full plan here.Support the show