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Riverfront Park Redevelopment Update
Garrett Jones, Park Planning & Development Manager
Riverfront Park Redevelopment Update Garrett Jones, Park Planning - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Riverfront Park Redevelopment Update Garrett Jones, Park Planning - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Riverfront Park Redevelopment Update Garrett Jones, Park Planning & Development Manager Building on the Master Plan Voters approved a $64 million bond for redevelopment that didnt raise taxes Overview SNX MENE (sin-HOO-men-huh) The
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Overview
The 5 bond projects
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A View From Above
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Howard Street Bridge South
The first phase of the Promenades
Bridge is completed. Public opening Spring 2018 along with Looff Carrousel and Rotary Fountain.
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Howard Street Bridge South
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Rotary Fountain
Fountain needs significant plumbing and electrical repairs. Est. $950,000 Ideal time to repair given construction around south bank. The above-ground fountain will not change. Opening: Spring 2018 with Looff Carrousel
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Looff Carrousel & Rotary Fountain
Restored Carrousel being installed. Completion: Spring 2018
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Looff Carrousel
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Programming the South Bank
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Regional Playground
Great Floods-themed destination playground for all abilities. Could share space with a Sportsplex, being proposed by the Public Facilities District and the Spokane Sports Commission. Playground Construction: 2019
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Pavilion & Central/North Promenades
Demolition of IMAX and former ice palace roof completed, former science building and other selective demolition are ongoing (none part of original Pavilion structure for Expo). Design-build team at 60% design documents (view on website). Park Board will likely vote in April. North Promenade: Through Fall 2018 Central Promenade & Pavilion: Through Fall 2019
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Pavilion
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North Promenade
North Bank entrance
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Central Promenade
Central promenade on Havermale Island
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Tree Protections & Removals
The Master Plan was designed to ensure trees of the highest significance and value remained. 2-for-1 replacement policy The tree work for the Promenade and Pavilion project involves the removal of 128 trees, resulting in the planting of 256 new trees throughout the park system.
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Tree Protections & Removals
Based on current design, the new park will gain 2.75 more acres of softscape than it had prior to renovations. Softscape will make up about 65% of the new park. (Previously, it was about 58%.)
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A Cleaner Park
An additional deliverable to the citizens is a cleaner park. Updated environmental standards since Expo ’74. Three EPA Brownfield grants totaling $600,000.
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Lead Artist
Through public request for qualifications, Meejin Yoon selected as Lead Artist. Creating overall Art Plan & a signature art piece. Refining concepts and pricing. Joint Arts Committee (Spokane Arts & Park Board members) will make a recommendation to the Park Board. Art piece selection: Spring 2018
Step Well Earth Ring
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Timeline
Recreational Ice Ribbon & SkyRide Facility Completed December 2017 Looff Carrousel Early 2017 – Spring 2018 Regional Playground 2019 U.S. Pavilion Late 2017 – Fall 2019 Promenades Summer 2016 – Fall 2019
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Working Budget
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