CONFLUENCE RIVER PARK Montpelier, Vermont Conceptual Design & Outreach Vermont River Conservancy
Presentation to City Council September 24, 2019
One Taylor Street Multi- Propose osed Future Redevelopment Modal Transit & Welcome Confluen ence R e River ver Site, Typical Center Pa Park New Shared Use Path and Bridge to Main Street Proposed River Restoration PROJECT CONTEXT Knitting projects together
CONFLUENCE RIVER PARK Montpelier, Vermont CONCEPT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: River access Accessibility Recreational opportunities Flood storage & resiliency Context & history Public space Integration of shared-use path
PROJECT SITE
(VRC, 5/2/2019)
(MMI, 10/31/2018)
(MMI, 4/15/2019)
(MMI, 7/5/2019)
(MMI, 7/5/2019)
(MMI, 7/22/2019)
Project Process
Project objectives and design have been guided by the community Conservation Commission – November 8, 2018 and March 14, 2019 • Parks Commission – November 13, 2018 • Public Meeting at the Senior Center – December 4, 2018 • City Council – January 9, 2019 • Montpelier Planning and Zoning – February 6, 2019 • Montpelier Parks – March 7, 2019 • Montpelier Public Works – March 14, 2019 and April 25, 2019 • VTrans Rail – March 19, 2019 • Public Canvasing at City Hall – May 4, 2019 • Montpelier Police and Fire – May 7, 2019 • Vermont DEC Rivers – May 8, 2019 • Montpelier City Manager – May 22, 2019 • Public Meeting at Senior Center – July 22, 2019 • Community Outreach Project Outreach
CONCEPT CONCEPT A B Conceptual Design Alternatives CONCEPT C
CONFLUENCE RIVER PARK CONCEPT D Railroad Crossing DESCRIPTION: Open space with seating at top 1 T aylor Overlooks & niche Project spaces Accessible access to river Kayak launch area with off loading Winooski River area Larger spaces at river’s edge Winooski River Concept D
Community Outreach Project Outreach
What are the top activities you are most likely to do at the park? 34% 31% 26% 20% 11% 9% 3% 1 community events social, community river activities river, water Walk, bike, run Picnic, eat Sit, relax, watch, enjoy Survey Participation: Community Survey 112 responses 9% margin of error Summary of Responses 95% confidence level
Community Survey Summary of Responses
Will you recreate (swim, kayak, etc.) in the Rivers once the park is complete? 69% 21% 10% 1 Yes No Unsure / Other (please specify) Community Survey Summary of Responses
Most Important Use of Park Space? 50% 40% 41% 37% 30% 20% 22% 10% 0% 1 A flat, open space at the water’s edge for river access and events A flat, open space near the bike path for events Small nooks at multiple levels with different river views Community Survey Summary of Responses
Community Survey Summary of Responses
Which design concept do you like the best? 42% 23% 21% 15% 1 A B C D Community Survey Summary of Responses
REFINED DESIGN PROGRAM Recreation General Size/Space In-river recreation: kayaking, • Space closer to river • fishing, swimming, whitewater Nooks throughout • Active recreation: walking, • biking, playing Passive recreation: sitting, • Access picnicking, eating, reading, River access, but balanced with • relaxing, watching other uses Shared use path integration • Boat launch area • Environment Accessible for a variety of • Vegetation • abilities Water quality • Flood resilience • Community Input Outreach results Setting the stage for a vibrant river!
Railroad Crossing 1 T aylor Project Winooski River
CONFLUENCE RIVER PARK Railroad FINAL CONCEPT Crossing DESCRIPTION: Open greenspace with seating, performance space, oriented for 1 T aylor maximum views Project Overlooks & niche spaces Accessible path to river Kayak launch area with off loading area Larger spaces at river’s edge Native plantings Final Concept
Multiuse path and Stabilized slope & Stepped Planted berm with seating & lawn space amenities accessible path River access Cross Section A CONCEPT E A
Kayak Stabilized slope & Multiuse Riverfront drop off Planted berm with seating & lawn space accessible paths path River path zone Cross Section B CONCEPT E B
Cost Breakdown Montpelier Confluence River Park Opinion of Cost Based on Conceptual Design $650,000 to $1,000,000 Construction Retaining Walls and Paths 8% 4% Amenities (Seats, Bike Racks, Sign, 23% Lights, Boulders) 5% ADA Fishing Platform 11% Stormwater 3% Trees and Plantings 22% Pavillion 24% Design and Permitting
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DOWNTOWN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE & RECREATION NETWORK 0.75 miles from Hubbard Park SYMBOLS KEY: confluence up North State House Lawn Branch to Lane Shop Parks & Open Spaces (Ex. & Proposed) (picnic, disc, events, Dam trails to Hubbard Park) Bike Path (Proposed) Central Vermont Recreation Path Cross Vermont Trail State House Grounds Elm Court Park Parklet next to Charlie-O’s Montpelier High School Canoe launch and athletic fields City Hall Plaza Church courtyard (picnic, sun & shade, events) Blanchard Park PROPOSED CONFLUENCE RIVER PARK
RIVER RESTORATION STRATEGY PLAN AC ACTIONS NS: Riverbank Rat Dam Removal Revegetation RIVERBAN ANK (3-5 Years ) A (3-5 Years) • Clean & revegetate • Joint plantings (Shaw’s & new bridge abutments) RIVER C CHANNE ANNEL C CLEAN N B UP UP A C • Remove trash B E RIVER C CHANNE ANNEL C Remove CSO RESTORA RATION ( (North h (5-7 Years) Branc nch) h) • Remove Rat Dam River Channel A Riverbank Trash Removal Revegetation RIVER C CHANNE ANNEL (1-2 Years ) D (3-5 Years) RESTOR ORATION ON ( (Winoos ooski River er) Bailey Dam • Remove Bailey Dam Removal (5-7 Years) D RIVER ER C CHANNEL EL W WATER ER E QUAL ALITY • Remove Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)
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Gage Readings ID Date Time Sampler Gage1 Height (feet) Gage2 Height (feet) EL (ft NAVD88) 1 4/15/2019 4:00 PM Roy N/A N/A 513 2 5/20/2019 11:14 AM Richarda N/A N/A 511 3 6/19/2019 5:22 PM Roy 0.70 N/A 506.37 4 6/19/2019 5:32 PM Roy 0.75 N/A 506.42 5 6/20/2019 4:08 PM Roy Submerged N/A 512 6 6/25/2019 8:28 AM Roy 1.15 N/A 506.82 7 6/26/2019 8:22 AM Roy 2.79 N/A 508.46 8 6/27/2019 8:30 AM Roy 2.00 N/A 507.67 9 7/5/2019 4:15 PM Roy 0.50 N/A 506.17 Water Levels Preliminary Data Collection
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