In 1997, RPM Transportation Consultants was selected as part of a team to develop a conceptual planning and design document for Music Row. The purpose of the study was to identify and explore various land use and transportation scenarios for the future of the Music Row/Demonbreun Street corridor. The study included recommendations for improving the traffic flow and parking conditions within the study area. The cornerstone of the plan was a recommended roundabout at the intersection of Demonbreun Street, Division Street, 16th Avenue North, and Music Square East. The plan also recommended modifications to Demonbreun Street, between 16th Avenue North and 14th Avenue North, in order to facilitate pedestrian access along the corridor. These recommended improvements were part of a strategy to enhance the connection between Music Row and downtown Nashville, and revitalize the area. In addition to these improvements, the study included recommendations for enhancing the aesthetic features of the corridor and influencing future land use decisions within the study area. The study contained recommendations for economic and marketing strategies, traffic control improvements, public art, and design guidelines for both public and private facilities along the corridor. The consultant team followed up this effort with Music Row Roundabout and Streetscape Improvements design documents. This project included the design and construction of Nashville's first modern roundabout, pedestrian enhancements, parking improvements and extensive streetscape improvements. Since opening for traffic in 2001, the Music Row roundabout has been nationally recognized for successfully reducing traffic congestion, improving pedestrian conditions, and spurring reinvestment in the area.