Roberto Clemente State Park Revitalization Plan
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Roberto Clemente State ParkRevitalization Plan
Public Information MeetingJune 19, 2014
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Meeting Agenda
State Parks Goals & Priorities Park Overview Overview of the Plans Break Session –Viewing of Plans Public Comment Next Steps
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OPRHP Goals & Priorities
Keep state parks and historic sites open, safe, affordable, and accessible.
Increase, deepen, and improve the visitor experience.
Fix aging infrastructure; convert and transform the Park System with aesthetically compelling, energy and operationally efficient, and “built to last” facilities.
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OPRHP Goals: Plan for Park Build an understanding of the issues Revitalize the Park in a thoughtful manner Better meet the needs of the Park’s patrons
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Park Overview - History
1973 – Opened as Harlem River State Park 1974 – Renamed Roberto Clemente State Park 2006 – Public Meeting to discuss Park Masterplan 2008 – Rehabilitation of the aquatics facility and basketball
courts, building of green roof for gym 2013 – Opening of new playground 2014 – Rehabilitation of baseball field, building heating
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Park Overview - Facilities• 1 million+ visitors per year• 25-acre, ¾ mile long waterfront park along Harlem River• Facilities include
• Multi-purpose recreation building• Olympic-size pool complex with water play areas• Ball fields with night lighting• Basketball courts• Picnic areas• Playground• Waterfront esplanade
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Park Overview - Waterfront 3,700 linear feet (0.7 miles) of waterfront 2,000 linear feet of bulkhead 1,700 linear feet of rip rap/revetment
However, Park is not oriented toward the water Trees and fences block view of water in many places
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Superstorm Sandy 3 feet of water throughout Park 13” of water inside the building Closed down bulkhead and caused erosion of shoreline Significant damage to electrical infrastructure
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Superstorm Sandy
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Overview of Plans
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Upper Plaza
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Upper Plaza
No park entry presence Lack of park aesthetic / identity / character Predominance of hard landscaping elements Structural Issues below
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Upper Plaza Transitions
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Upper Plaza Structural damage
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Upper Plaza - Site Plan
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BULKHEAD REHABILITATIONEsplanadeTidal Pool
Lower Plaza
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Goals Protect adjacent uses - Park, housing, school, and Metro-North lines Provide flood protection and storm resilience Improve Park’s connection to water Enhance programming in spaces adjacent to waterfront Create environmental education opportunities Introduce bike path through the Park
Bulkhead Rehabilitation
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Esplanade - Existing
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Esplanade - Proposed
Overlook Rain Garden Performance Area
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EsplanadeExisting Conditions- Near Rain Garden
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EsplanadeNear Rain Garden
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SECTION LOCATION
EsplanadeRain Garden Section
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EsplanadeExisting Conditions – Overlook Area
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EsplanadeOverlook
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EsplanadeExisting – Performance Area
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EsplanadeExisting – Future Performance Area
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EsplanadeFuture Performance Area
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Lower Plaza - Existing
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Lower Plaza - Existing Oversized and underutilized plaza with 600 linear feet of waterfront
BBQ Areas of Lower Plaza Waterfront Next to Lower Plaza
Waterfront Next to Lower PlazaLower Plaza
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Too much asphalt
Very underutilized – aside from BBQ areas it is often empty
Central plaza is too big for performances held at the park
Not much to do in most of the plaza when there is no performance
No connection to the river
Lower Plaza - Existing
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Create better mix of activities
Incorporate an “Intertidal Area” (Tidal Pool)
Expand existing barbeque areas
Create enhanced performance space
Continue bike path through the Plaza in a safe manner
Reduce asphalt
Capture stormwater for use in the Intertidal Area
Preserve views from the Upper Plaza to the Intertidal Area and Harlem River
Lower Plaza - Proposed
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Lower Plaza - Proposed
ParkBldg
Upper Plaza
Playground
Parking
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Lower Plaza - Proposed
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Intertidal Area - Proposed
PATRON EXPERIENCE Invite Harlem River into Park in a safe and controlled manner Create habitat for marine and terrestrial species Establish a different experience within the Lower Plaza Experience area on elevated and getdown platforms Provide environmental educational opportunities
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Intertidal Area - Proposed
GREEN SHORELINE INFRASTRUCTURE Flood protection for the Park Storm resiliency Stormwater capture from Lower Plaza is used to flush the
Intertidal Area
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Lower Plaza/Intertidal Area
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Lower Plaza/Intertidal AreaSection – West/East
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Lower Plaza - ProposedSection – North/South
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Lower Plaza - ProposedView west from edge of BBQ grove to the Stage/Perch and the Harlem River
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Lower Plaza & Tidal PoolStormwater System
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Lower Plaza & Tidal PoolBird’s Eye View
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North Shoreline & Ball Fields
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Shoreline Picnic Area
Multipurpose Field North End
Shoreline & Fields - Existing
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Shoreline & Fields-Proposed
Stabilize shoreline Open up the views to the river Maximize area for athletic fields and programming Create quality passive spaces for patrons Continue shared waterfront path north
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South End
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South End - Existing
South End lawn South End looking from Bridge Park
Bridge Park (under construction) South End shoreline
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Preserve area for annual picnics by residents Create new activity – boat house, bike park, etc. Relocate soccer program Accommodate dog owners Improve landscaping
South End – Initial Ideas
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Project Timelines
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Project Timelines Upper Plaza
Fall 2014 – Summer 2015
Bulkhead/Esplanade/Intertidal Area Winter 2014 – Winter 2016
Lower Plaza 2015 - 2016
North Shoreline 2015 - 2016
South End TBD
(Estimated)
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Public Comment
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ALL ideas / suggestions are welcome Questions to help define or understand
input are OK Written statements will be accepted
Public Input
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Listen to understand Respect each others’ viewpoints Be fair with time Be concise Minimize “side bar” conversations
Public Input
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Public Input: Timeline Comments Due –July 3, 2014 Meeting Summary – July 25, 2014
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Thank You!
Written Comments to:[email protected] Draper, Park PlannerNYS OPRHPPlanning Bureau625 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12238
Due by: Thursday, July 3, 2014 For more information: www.nysparks.com
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ELEVATION LOCATION
EsplanadeOverlook