HRC prepared three separate grant applications for TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement grants to fund the improvement of the appearance of one mile of State Street (Old US-131) in Big Rapids, Michigan.   The streetscape concept involved creating up to eight highly visible pedestrian crossings over State Street, constructing eight distinctive gateways into the Ferris State University campus.   This project included replacement of lighting with pedestrian lighting and attractive landscaping designed to channel students through the new crossings, design using pavers and stamped concrete, eliminating the uncontrolled crossings on the 4,000 feet of roadway.   Attractive gateway entries were developed utilizing custom designed light pillars to coordinate with the campus quad, and extend the “first impression” impacts of visitors.