The City of Adel, Iowa is home to numerous original brick streets dating back to the early 1900s, with three blocks surrounding the courthouse square listed on the National Historic Register. To honor this heritage, the City made a commitment to preserve brick streets within the downtown core, while exploring alternative reconstruction methods for less historically significant areas.

McClure was retained to lead planning and design services for the reconstruction of streets in the downtown area, including the three historic blocks on the square and sections of Main Street west of the square. Project planning included preliminary geometric layouts for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as comprehensive streetscape design elements such as street and pedestrian lighting, planters, trash receptacles, benches, and informational kiosks. Public engagement played a key role, with input from citizens, businesses, and property owners incorporated into the final plans presented to City Council. The design utilized a Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) base for the reconstructed brick streets using a “tub” placement method—offering a durable, low-maintenance solution that maintains the aesthetic and cultural value of the original brick while supporting modern traffic demands.