Highland Associates was commissioned to provide Master Planning and design for a multiple phase parking, mixed use and
intermodal facility for the City of Ithaca, NY. Highland also provided full A&E services for Phase I of the project
(which is currently under construction) comprised of a multi-story Parking structure for 697 cars. Because the City of
Ithaca experiences significant "lake effect" snow, consideration was given to winter snow loads, snow removal,
and storm water management.
The site is located along picturesque Six Mile Creek that runs through the City. The Master Plan incorporates "green
way" type features into the site, such as an amphitheater, bicycle path, seating and public plazas. The Master Plan
anticipates implementation in three Phases. As listed above, the completed Phase I design includes parking for 697 cars
with 35,000 square feet of retail on the ground level. Phase II provides 250 Housing Units and additional green space.
Phase III expands the Phase I parking structure to 1,700 cars, and includes an on-grade intermodal facility with 10 bus
positions, 6,000 square foot bus terminal, additional retail and movie theaters. All Phases of the project will contain
a pedestrian connection with the highly successful Ithaca Commons retail shopping area.
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