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Aaron Hanson | Design Design Thesis | LA 572, Thesis, Spring 2012

Reconnecting to a Forgotten River | St. Cloud MN

Lake Itasca Minneapolis Fargo

• St. cloud

Mississippi River

Sauk Rapids

• St. Cloud

Project Focus Area

I-94 Hwy 10

Hwy 23 Hwy 15

Sartell

Empire Builder - Passenger Train Future Northstar Commuter Rail

2.5 Miles 2 Miles

Amtrak Station Northstar Link Bus Sation

• St. Cloud to Minneapolis

67 Miles (1 hr 15 mins)

• St. Cloud to Fargo

170 Miles (2 hrs 45 mins) Proposed Extension of Lake Wobegon Regional Trail

Mississippi River

site context site context

Mississippi River

Division St 1st St N R a i l r

• a

d University Dr

• St. Cloud State

University District Downtown District City Proposed Building Removal Historic Ravine

Eastman Park Hope Park Barden Park

• St. Cloud Park

Wilson Park Hester Park Beaver Island Trail Westwood Trail Historic District Trail Distance = 2.65 Miles Mississippi River

D i v i s i

• n

S t 1 s t S t N R a i l r

• a

d University Dr

• St. Cloud Parks = 1,272 Acres

Parks Shown = 119 Acres No Trail Munsinger Park Riverside Park

infrastructure & contours

• pen space systems

upper town middle town lower town

Historically St. Cloud was developed around 3 small villages

historically developed

Mississippi River

Division St 1st St N

poor ecological conditions disconnected from the river lacking social & cultural identity

built away from the river corridor poor access to river

• ne boat landing

no river destinations lack of river amenities disconnection from downtown to St. Cloud State University lack of riverfront trails & connection to existing trails underutilized historic districts lack of cultural heritage little green space habitat fragmentation little habitat diversity urban runoff poor stormwater management erosion

main issues

upper town middle town lower town

Mississippi River

Division St 1st St N

This river corridor will look to provide river access for watercrafts, interaction with the water, green open space, increase habitat diversity, and public trails to create an unified eco-sytem.

ecological renewal reconnecting to the riverfront

This river corridor will look to provide a strong connection to downtown and the Mississippi River, with overlooks, event areas, small plazas, and public destinations for pedestrians and riverboats. This river corridor will look to provide a vital social and cultural identity while protecting sensitive habitats. It is essential to create a strong connection between St. Cloud State University and downtown.

linking social & cultural facilities

turning issues into opportunities

lower town

2 3 4

Lower town is home to one of St. Cloud's neighborhood historic districts. It is important to create a public path that doesn't interfere with the local residents.

linking social & cultural facilities 1 historic neighborhood

typical lower town section

100' 200'

South Side Neighborhood District Bank Stabilization Bike Path Structure 1 2 3 Access to Rivers Edge 4 elements

100' 200'

middle town

Middle town is St. Cloud's commercial district with the steepest riverbanks which creates the need of retaining wall structures.

reconnecting to the riverfront 1 2 3 4 5 Civic Center

typical middle town section

Civic Center

Mix-use Infrastructure Retaining Wall Plaza Space 1 2 3 Bike Path Existing Seawall 4 5 elements

upper town

Majority of upper town has the lowest incline of slope and the greatest setback of buildings which will make this area effective for revitalization, slope stabilization, and stormwater filtration.

1 2 3 Open Area

typical upper town section

100' 200'

ecological renewal

Root Wad Bike Path Filtration Swale 1 2 3 elements

Mississippi River

Division St 1st St N

Civic Center

3 2 1

Terraced Retaining Structure Proposed Mix-use Infrastructure Overlook Boardwalk Existing Trail Proposed Trail Key

300' 300' 300' 600'

master plan turning opportunities into programs

video

upper town

ecological renewal

middle town

reconnecting to the riverfront

lower town

linking social & cultural facilities

educational conservation urban riverfront hub

eco beach

Plaza Amphitheater Terraced Lawn Seating Public Events Informational Kiosks Interpretive Stormwater Management Water Feature Exhibit Display Mix-use Infrastructure Eco-friendly pedestrian bridge Protecting sensitive habitats Informational Kiosks Mix-use Infrastructure Interaction with Water (Swim) Improve Boat Landing Canoe Access Wetland Filtration Green Stormwater Management Increase Habitat Diversity Green Space Mix-use Infrastructure

mississippi river corridor flythrough

Civic Center

linking social & cultural facilities

educational conservation

1

2 3 4 1

pedestrian bat bridge

2 3 4 5 1

Key

Kiosk

6

50' 100'

linking social & cultural facilities

educational conservation

The city of St. Cloud has declared this historical ravine to be undeveloped because of a native silver-haired bat that is currently under MN DNR species of special concern list. Natural bat habitats are diminishing such as caves and old growth

• forest. As a result, bridges are becoming bat havens of last resort.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Pedestrian Bat Bridge Native Plantings Mix-use Infrastructure Re-use Infrastructure Existing Infrastructure Bike Trail elements

100' 200'

Night Rest Timbers 1" by 12" Deep Vertical Crevices Wire Mesh Exit Cones Plywood Entry Panel

1 2 3 4

elements

• riginal idea

master plan

historic ravine

protecting the bats

Civic Center

2

reconnecting to the riverfront

urban riverfront hub

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1

Civic Center | Underground Parking Restaurant | Living

2 4 5 6 7 3 8 Public Events Civic Center Events Informational Kiosks Exhibit Display

characteristics elements

urban riverfront hub section

100' 200' Key

Kiosk Light Post

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Bus Shelter Amphitheater Bike Trail Terraced Lawn Seating Plaza Water Feature Interpretive Stormwater Management Mix-use Infrastructure

reconnecting to the riverfront

urban riverfront hub

elevation 1020 elevation 982

A

A birds-eye

master plan

balcony view

B

private vs public spaces natural water feature educational stormwater management

Civic Center | Underground Parking Restaurant | Living

B

Private Private Private Private Public Public

elements

reconnecting to the riverfront

urban riverfront hub

Mix-use Infrastructure Mix-use Infrastructure

C

reconnecting to the riverfront

urban riverfront hub

• verlooking the mississippi river

C

stormwater grates informational kiosks elements aesthetically pleasing views

video

Civic Center | Underground Parking Restaurant | Living

D

urban riverfront hub walkthrough

D

reconnecting to the riverfront

urban riverfront hub

Civic Center

3

eco beach

ecological renewal

Grass Pavers Mix-Use (25% Affordable Living) Pervious Asphalt Exposed Stormwater Stormwater Retention Boardwalk Stormwater Retention Staffed Kiosk | Rental Bike Rack Station Pervious Asphalt Boat Landing ADA Pedestrian Bridge Canoe | Kayak Landing Plaza Underground Parking Wetland Eco Beach ADA Underwater Ramp ADA Sand Area Sandy Beach Bike Path ADA Pedestrian Bridge Pergola Steamboat Ferry Pier Pervious Asphalt Public Restroom Boat Trailer Parking ADA Parking ADA Parking Recreational Waters

100' 300'

eco beach ecological renewal

master plan trees

red maple sugar maple paper birch bur oak honey locust common hackberry quaking aspen chokecherry basswood cotton wood willow

seed mix

mixed height/mesic grass mix tall wet grass mix shoreline grass mix northern upland meadow grass mix

10” 3’- 9” 2’- 4” 7’ 1’- 6” 1’- 6” 5’ 3’- 6” 2’ 2’ 1’ 6’ 2’- 6” 2’ 2’ 1’- 6” 3’ 6”

site furniture materials

local granite epay wood path light garbage bin kiosk bench light post

D south entrance to eco beach

eco beach ecological renewal

steamboat ferry pier boat trailer parking grass pavers pervious asphalt bike rack station eco beach

A

E canoe | kayak landing

eco beach ecological renewal

boat landing canoe | kayak landing staffed kiosk | rental ADA pedestrian bridge pervious asphalt pervious asphalt bike rack station

B

stand up paddle boarding through recreational waters

C

eco beach ecological renewal

exposed stormwater

977 979 985 985

boardwalk wetland

985 982

stormwater retention

C

boardwalk view of eco beach

D

eco beach ecological renewal

ADA underwater ramp ADA sand area sandy beach ADA parking pergola public restroom boardwalk mix-use (25% affordable living)

D

balcony view of eco beach

video

eco beach ecological renewal

eco beach flythrough