Bowman provided campus restoration planning and pedestrian infrastructure design for Dartmouth College, supporting accessibility and mobility improvements across a portion of the historic campus. Work spanned concept design through construction drawings, integrating site and landscape planning with ADA compliance and user experience.
Project scope included the redesign of the primary pedestrian route between Reed Hall and Bartlett Hall to replace aged asphalt and outdated granite curbing with a fully accessible concrete walkway. By carefully adjusting the alignment, Bowman developed a gently curving path with a sustained slope of less than 5%, ensuring accessibility and comfort for all users.
Design elements include a shared-use path system, outdoor seating areas, pedestrian plazas and gathering areas and universal ADA-accessible routes for all users. New site furnishings, bicycle parking and bicycle enclosures support sustainable and active transportation, while specialty paving treatments and landscape design reinforce visual continuity throughout the area. Retaining wall design and site lighting address safety and grade transitions across sloped areas, creating a welcoming environment for daily campus life.