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 didn’t raise taxes

Overview SNXʷ MENEʔ (sin-HOO-men-huh) The 5 bond projects

A View From Above February 2

Howard Street Bridge South The first phase of the Promenades Bridge is completed. Public opening Spring 2018 along with Looff Carrousel and Rotary Fountain.

Howard Street Bridge South

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

Looff Carrousel & Rotary Fountain Restored Carrousel being installed. Completion: Spring 2018

Looff Carrousel

Programming the South Bank

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

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

Pavilion

North Promenade North Bank entrance

Central Promenade Central promenade on Havermale Island

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.

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%.)

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.

Lead Artist Step Well Earth Ring 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

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

Working Budget

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