Larch Street as woonerf
As part of the City of Waterloo’s asset management and road rehabilitation programs, road and sewer improvements have been scheduled on Larch Street from Balsam Street to Hickory Street West. These improvements are scheduled to begin in April 2021 with an estimated completion by end of August 2021. The works include the following:
- reconstruction of the road as a woonerf
- replacement of the existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain
- CCTV video inspection sanitary laterals to the houses where pipe material is unknown
- replacement of the existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line (or to the building if “black pipe” is encountered)
- replacement of the curb and gutter, asphalt, and sidewalks
- replacement of driveway ramp entrances
- restoration of disturbed areas
Details on the construction and potential impacts to residents are included in our public information package and technical drawings.
What will the woonerf look like?
A woonerf is a living, shared street designed to emphasize walking and cycling and to be a social space where people can meet and interact. The road will be paved in a combination of coloured concrete and unit pavers. Larch Street will integrate all users (automobiles, cyclists and pedestrians) within the same right-of-way and without boundaries separating the users. Surface works will include installation of new landscape features such as bike racks, planters, posts, benches, waste receptacles etc.
