Converting Brownfields for Public Access and

Recreational Use

Best Practices from Milwaukee:

Milwaukee

Key Objective in Urban Planning:

Maximizing Public Access

RiverWalk

RiverWalk

Menomonee Valley

Menomonee Valley

Beerline B

Beerline B – Before

Beerline B – Plan

Beerline B – Plan

Beerline B – Results

Beerline B – Results

Site of Kilbourn Park

Milwaukee River

Extending park to the river

Aerial view of Kilbourn Park

Kilbourn Park: Essential Issues

• Establish a permanent home for the Milwaukee Rowing Club

• Maintain public involvement as development proceeds

• Link Kilbourn Park to the Milwaukee River

• Maximize public access to the river

• Enhance riverfront amenities and youth recreation opportunities

• Establish stewardship of the park

Site Challenges

Site Challenges: Sub-surface Conditions

Site Challenges: Retaining Wall

Site Challenges: Sewer Facilities

Site Challenges

Kilbourn Park – Costs and Funding

Total project cost: $4,147,866

 

WCMP: $1,168,016

City Share: $2,979,850 (TIF)

The Finished Product

The Finished Product