successful applications of project visualization

1. Successful Applications
of Project Visualization
From Concept to Implementation

2. Today’s Agenda
• Role and Application of Project Visualization
• Chris Riale, Deputy Planning / Urban Design Manager
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Case Studies:
• The Walk Bridge Program: Norwalk, CT
• James A. Fallon, Facilities Manager
Connecticut Department of Transportation
• I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement
Program: New Haven, CT
• Mark Rolfe, Construction Administrator
Connecticut Department of Transportation

3. Chris Riale
Deputy Planning / Urban Design Manager
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Role and Application of
Project Visualization

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“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of
light on broken glass.“
- Anton Chekhov

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Overview of Project Visualization
• Various applications for planning, design & construction:
• Concept development
• Alternatives development and refinement
• Aid in design and construction
• Public engagement & support
• Methods & output types vary:
• Hand sketch v. digital
• 2D v. 3D v. AR (Augmented Reality)

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3 Core Principles
1. Visualize design and inform decision-making
2. Convey “placemaking” / city-building objectives.
3. Generate and sustain community & stakeholder
support.

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Route 34 – New Haven Downtown
Crossing

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Providence Zoning Ordinance

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Providence Zoning Ordinance

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Meadowlands Center Master Plan

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Meadowlands Center Master Plan

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Meadowlands Center Master Plan

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Miami TOD Visioning

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Miami TOD Visioning

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Miami TOD Visioning

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Hartford Rail
Alternatives Analysis
Overview of six rail alternatives

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The Preferred Alternative

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Step 1: Evaluate Existing Conditions

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Step 2: Consider Highway design

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Step 3: Develop Rail Alternative to
work with Highway

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Step 4: Modify Highway to Free Our
Station Area

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Step 5: Create Supporting Street
Framework

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Step 6: “Compress” Rail and Highway

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Step 7: Reshape the Urban Fabric

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Preferred Alternative From Study

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Visualization is Critical to Successful
Evolution of a Project
• A powerful tool to inform decision-making and
problem solving
• Conveys physical implications of policy and
design decisions
• Highlights limitations and drawbacks, and
allows planners to effectively calibrate policy
and design

33. Visualizations During Design
Walk Bridge Program: Norwalk, CT
James A. Fallon
Manager of Facilities and Transit
Connecticut Department of Transportation

34. The Northeast Corridor
• Metro-North Railroad's New Haven
Line, the busiest commuter rail line
in America
• Approx. 200 Trains Daily
• Approx. 125,000 Passengers Daily

36. What is the Walk Bridge?

37. • Preliminary Design (30%)
• Environmental Phase
• Construction on the Walk
Bridge – Late 2018
• 4-5 Year Duration
• Construction on Danbury
Dockyard – Early 2017
• 3 Year Duration
• Construction on CP243
Interlocking – Early 2017
• 3 Year Duration
The Walk Bridge Program

38. Program Objectives
• Maintain rail service throughout construction
• Maintain navigation and access to the Norwalk River
• Minimize disruption to the surrounding community
• Complete the project in a safe and efficient manner

39. Benefits of Visuals During Design
• Provide a ‘common view’ of design concepts to
increase the level of understanding
• Evaluate Contractor’s ‘means and methods’ and
constructability
• Coordination of materials and equipment
• Collaboration
• Owner, Designer, Contractor
and Program Manager
• Risk Reduction
• Validate design schedule and
identify physical constraints

40. Bridge Replacement Options

41. Preferred Alternative

44. Design Development
Detail Design
(Public Outreach)
Construction Staging and
Refinement (CM/GC)
• Main Span Configuration
• Piers/Abutments/Walls configuration
• Finishes and colors
• High Towers
• Historic and Public Input
• Main Span Configuration
• Track Alignment
• West Approach Rebuild
• High Towers
• Construction Staging

45. Concepts for Bridge Approach Spans

46. West Approach
New bridge girders

47. Concepts for New Bridge Piers

48. Concepts for New Control House

49. Span Color

50. Channel Alignment

51. Potential Construction Sequencing
• Step-by-step implementation of new bridge
• Building new bridge 2 tracks at a time
• Implementation of accelerated bridge techniques

52. High Towers and South Foundations
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3 4

53. South Two-Track Installation
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7 8

54. Northern Two-Track Installation
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55. Location of Equipment

56. Visualizations for Outreach
• During Public and
Stakeholder Meetings
• Special Events
• Website/Social Media
• Program Notices
• Detour/Alternate Routes

57. Visualizations During Construction
I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor
Improvement Program: New Haven, CT
Mark Rolfe
Construction Administrator
Connecticut Department of Transportation

58. Boston
New York

60. Visualizations During Construction
“Design, build and
simulate projects
virtually before
executing them in
reality.”
• Innovative / expedited project delivery
• Enhanced collaboration / cooperation
• Communication with stakeholders
• Provides a common view
• Increases safety
• Increases efficiency
• Reduces risk and costs
• CTDOT standard practice

61. Visualizations During Construction
Owner
• Project Development / Planning
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Public Info / Outreach
• Design / Construction Reviews
Contractor
• Project Understanding
• Bidding
• Staging / Sequencing
• Means and Methods
Owner
Designer
• Prepare Model
• Clash Detection
• Constructability Reviews
• Working Drawing Reviews
Digital
Model

62. Visualizations During Construction

63. Visualizations During Construction
Out-of-sequence steel erection
New pier construction
prior to bridge demolition
Pile driving concurrent with steel
erection

64. Visualizations During Construction
Temporary shoring towers placed
on the trestle prior to construction.
Temporary shoring towers installed
prior to demolition of existing bridge.

65. Cranes moved to positions
C1/C2
Workers on boom lifts, girder delivered in
median
Girder lifted from delivery
vehicle
Crane rigging detached
Right lanes opened to
traffic

66. Visualizations for Safety Planning
• Typical Plan
• Laser Scan
• Hot Work Limits

67. Visualizing Change

68. Visualizing Change
Model 2013
2015 2016

69. 2017 2022 2032
Visualizing Change
2017 2022 2032
Proposed Landscaping at Franklin Street

70. • Traffic shift alerts, detours, and access routes
• Visuals in advance of construction completion
• Illustrates alternatives and design solutions
• Informs about roadway conditions
Public and Stakeholder Outreach

71. Public and Stakeholder Outreach
BEFOR
E
AFTER

73. Public and Stakeholder Outreach

74. Public and Stakeholder Outreach
(actual field condition)
March 2014 August 2014
October 2014

75. Public and Stakeholder Outreach
• Weekly Construction News
• Construction Updates for Traffic Shifts
• Detour / Alternate Routes
• Before and After Visualizations
• Traffic Shift Videos
• Website Interactive Map
• Media Content

76. Public and Stakeholder Outreach
• Representation at Community Meetings
• Participation in Community Events
• Media
• Open Houses
• Presentations and Tours
• Grand Opening Celebrations

77. Thank you!
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