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1 Public access to
“touch” the water
2 Pedestrian-scale lights
3 Plant street trees to define
the river walk
4 Locate and orient buildings to
define public spaces
5 Preserve land for the riverwalk
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Preserve land to accommodate the riverwalk and related open spaces.
Provide multiple pedestrian pathways from parking to public spaces. |
• Site Planning
• Streetscape
• Building Design
• Public Amenities
Site Planning
Create an open-space and recreational network along the river with a distinct core district that links to downtown.
Site Planning Guidelines
1. Preserve land and/or right of way where necessary to accommodate
a continuous riverwalk and related parks and open
spaces.
2. Create strong physical connections between public space
and neighboring development.
3. Locate and orient buildings to define public spaces along
the river.
4. Forge connections to downtown at specific locations: a) high school b) rail underpass c) North Main Street d) Washington Street e) train station. (see diagram above).
These connections should include interpretive elements that
provide expressions of local history and culture.
5. Riverfront sites close to the downtown should constitute
a “core district” with clear connections to downtown, and they
should function as an important center of activity. Design and
locate pathways and walks to promote physical continuity and
connection.
6. Plant and maintain street trees.
7. Design all streets and walks for safe and comfortable movement
on foot and to meet ADA accessibility requirements.
8. Parking and services:
> Where possible, locate parking areas off of side streets
or alleys, toward the rear of main, river-facing façades.
> Provide pedestrian paths from parking areas to important
public places along the riverfront and connecting to
downtown.
> Locate trash and delivery areas away from customer
entrances and other public places.
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