BOARDMAN RIVER RE VITALIZATION

KATIE DENNIS AARON FARGO ADAM FERCHO CHRISTINA STRASSER

TRAVERSE CIT Y, MICHIGANA comprehensive v is ion for the future of Traverse Cit y ’s r iver

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TRAVERSE CITY

STATE OF THE BOARDMAN

DESIGN GOALS

1. Design a riverwalk that improves pedestrian circulation along the Boardman River, knits the river into the identity of the community, and becomes a destination for Traverse City residents and visitors.

2. Develop a cohesive plan for the Lower Boardman River that incorporates the vision and goals of the City of Traverse City.

3. Create and enhance community gathering spaces and recreational opportunities that respond to the adjacent neighborhood’s character.

4. Incorporate ecological interventions that improve the health of the river and provide opportunities for environmental education.

MASTER PLAN

0’ 250’ 1000’N

PROPOSED CIRCULATION

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GARDEN

BEACH PLAZA HANNAH PARK

TRELLIS STRUCTURES

PROPOSED RAIN GARDENS

Abbey Associates Inc - Baton Rouge - New Orleans, LA

DEFLECTORS

BOULDERS

ROCK VANES

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RIVER HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS

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C.

MASTER PLAN

0’ 250’ 1000’N

FOCAL AREAS

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

TERRACES AND FARMER’S MARKET

WHITEWATER PARK

FRONT STREET INTERSECTION

200 BLOCK FRONT STREET

FISHING PIERAND PLAZA

HANNAH PARK

0’ 250’ 1000’N

FRONT STREET INTERSECTION

FRONT STREET

GRANDVIEW PARKWAY

FRONT STREET GATEWAY

STORMWATER PARK

EAST CLINCH PARK

EAST CLINCH PARK

EAST CLINCH PARK

EAST CLINCH PARK

200 BLOCK FRONT STREETC

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STR

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PARK

STR

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GRANDVIEW PARKWAY

200 BLOCK FRONT STREET

Schlaich Bergermann und Partner - Greenville, South Carolina

TERRACES AND FARMER’S MARKET

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GRANDVIEW PARKWAY

TERRACES

TERRACES

FARMER’S MARKET

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GRANDVIEW PARKWAY

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

HANNAH PARK

6TH STREET

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HANNAH PARK HISTORY CENTER

HANNAH PARK AMPHITHEATER

Scott Arboretum the-work-of-play.org

WHITEWATER PARKU

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TREE

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CA

SS S

TREE

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WHITEWATER PARK

WHITEWATER PARK

MASTER PLAN

0’ 250’ 1000’N

DESIGN IMPACT

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QUESTIONS ?

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

TERRACES AND FARMER’S MARKET

WHITEWATER PARK

FRONT STREET INTERSECTION

200 BLOCK FRONT STREET

FISHING PIERAND PLAZA

HANNAH PARK

0’ 250’ 1000’N