RIVERWALK PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Discuss and provide feedback regarding the next Naperville Riverwalk standard paving brick
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Andrew Hynes, P.E., Deputy Director/City Engineer - TED
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning, Design, and Construction Committee previously discussed this issue on July 2, 2024 (File Number 25-0488).
BACKGROUND:
The Naperville Riverwalk has used the same standard paver, the Stockholm, since it was initially constructed in 1981. The original manufacturer was Paveloc, which was eventually bought out by Unilock about fifteen years ago. Brick pavers were not as common forty years ago as they are today, and the squiggly-edged brick was chosen due to the river-like aesthetic and the belief that the edges would lock the adjacent bricks in place to form one large mat. Brick pavers and installations have improved significantly over the years, and the interlock is no longer as important as it was in the 1980's.
Unilock informed us years ago that Naperville is the only client that still uses this brick pattern, and that they would only manufacture them at our request with a minimum order of 20,000 square feet. In 2024, Unilock initially informed us of issues with the Stockholm paver mold that would prevent further use, but later determined it was still viable. Recently, Unilock has informed us that the Stockholm paver cannot be manufactured. With several large upcoming projects such as 430 S. Washington Street and the South Extension we need to start the discussion and make a decision on what paver style to use going forward.
In 2024, the consensus and recommendation from the PD&C Committee was to use the existing Stockholm style paver on the Riverwalk pathways with an alternate for a 4" x 8" paver, consistent with the Il Campo style, on other areas of the Riverwalk.
DISCUSSION:
There are many shapes, sizes,...
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