Reconnecting to a Forgotten River | St. Cloud MN Aaron Hanson | Design Design Thesis | LA 572, Thesis, Spring 2012
infrastructure & contours open space systems site context site context Wilson Hester Park Park St. Cloud to Fargo Sartell 170 Miles (2 hrs 45 mins) St. Cloud Park Hwy 10 2.5 Miles d a o r l i a R 1st St N Sauk Rapids Division St City Proposed d a o r l i Building Removal a R N t S t s 1 Lake Itasca Hope Park 2 Miles Amtrak t S n Station o i s i v Proposed Extension of Lake i D Fargo Wobegon Regional Trail Northstar Link Project Focus Area Bus Sation St. Cloud Mississippi River Hwy 23 Empire Builder - Passenger Train Future Northstar Commuter Rail Historic Ravine St. cloud Mississippi River Mississippi Eastman Hwy 15 River Park Minneapolis Barden Park Mississippi River Historic District Beaver Island Trail Munsinger University Dr Westwood Trail Park Downtown District I-94 St. Cloud Parks = 1,272 Acres No Trail University Dr St. Cloud to Minneapolis St. Cloud State Parks Shown = 119 Acres Trail Distance = 2.65 Miles 67 Miles (1 hr 15 mins) University District Riverside Park
historically developed main issues upper town poor ecological conditions little green space poor stormwater management 1st St N habitat fragmentation erosion little habitat diversity urban runoff middle town disconnected from the river Division St built away from the river corridor poor access to river Mississippi River one boat landing no river destinations lack of river amenities lower town lacking social & cultural identity disconnection from downtown to St. Cloud State University lack of riverfront trails & connection to existing trails underutilized historic districts lack of cultural heritage Historically St. Cloud was developed around 3 small villages
turning issues into opportunities upper town ecological renewal This river corridor will look to provide river access for watercrafts, 1st St N interaction with the water, green open space, increase habitat diversity, and public trails to create an unified eco-sytem. middle town reconnecting to the riverfront Division St This river corridor will look to provide a strong connection to downtown and the Mississippi River, with overlooks, event Mississippi River areas, small plazas, and public destinations for pedestrians and riverboats. lower town linking social & cultural facilities 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.
typical lower town section 2 3 1 linking social & cultural facilities lower town 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. historic neighborhood elements Bank Stabilization 1 South Side Neighborhood District 3 4 Access to Rivers Edge Bike Path Structure 2 0 100' 200'
typical middle town section middle town 1 2 Civic Center 3 reconnecting to the riverfront Middle town is St. Cloud's commercial district with 4 the steepest riverbanks which creates the need of retaining wall structures. elements 1 Mix-use Infrastructure Plaza Space 4 2 Bike Path Civic Center Retaining Wall 3 5 5 Existing Seawall 0 100' 200'
typical upper town section upper town 1 2 ecological renewal Majority of upper town has the lowest incline of slope and the greatest setback of buildings which will make this area effective for revitalization, 3 slope stabilization, and stormwater filtration. elements Open Area 1 Bike Path 3 Filtration Swale Root Wad 2 0 100' 200'
master plan turning opportunities into programs mississippi river corridor flythrough eco beach 3 Interaction with Water (Swim) Improve Boat Landing Canoe Access upper town Wetland Filtration 1st St N Green Stormwater Management Increase Habitat Diversity ecological renewal Green Space Mix-use Infrastructure urban riverfront hub Civic Center Division St 2 Plaza middle town Amphitheater video Terraced Lawn Seating Mississippi Public Events reconnecting to the riverfront River Informational Kiosks Interpretive Stormwater Management Water Feature Exhibit Display Key Mix-use Infrastructure lower town educational conservation Terraced Retaining Structure linking social & Overlook Eco-friendly pedestrian bridge cultural facilities Protecting sensitive habitats Proposed Mix-use Infrastructure Informational Kiosks Boardwalk Mix-use Infrastructure 1 Existing Trail Proposed Trail 0 300' 300' 300' 600'
educational conservation Civic Center linking social & cultural facilities 1
educational conservation pedestrian bat bridge linking social & cultural facilities elements master plan 1 Bike Trail 2 1 Pedestrian Bat Bridge 6 3 Native Plantings historic ravine 4 Mix-use Infrastructure 3 5 Re-use Infrastructure 6 Existing Infrastructure 5 2 4 Key Kiosk 0 50' 100' elements original idea protecting the bats 1 Wire Mesh Exit Cones 2 The city of St. Cloud has declared this historical ravine to be 1" by 12" Deep Vertical Crevices undeveloped because of a native silver-haired bat that is currently 3 Night Rest Timbers under MN DNR species of special concern list. 2 1 3 4 4 Plywood Entry Panel Natural bat habitats are diminishing such as caves and old growth forest. As a result, bridges are becoming bat havens of last resort. 0 100' 200'
Civic Center urban riverfront hub 2 reconnecting to the riverfront
urban riverfront hub urban riverfront hub section reconnecting to the riverfront elements 2 master plan 1 Bus Shelter 2 Amphitheater Civic Center | Underground Parking 8 3 Bike Trail elevation 1020 4 Terraced Lawn Seating 7 3 2 5 Plaza 6 5 4 4 6 3 Water Feature A birds-eye 6 Interpretive Stormwater 7 Management 5 elevation 982 8 Mix-use Infrastructure A 7 8 characteristics Public Events 1 Restaurant | Living Civic Center Events Key Informational Kiosks Kiosk Exhibit Display Light Post 0 100' 200'
urban riverfront hub reconnecting to the riverfront balcony view B elements private vs public spaces Civic Center | Underground Parking educational stormwater Public management natural water feature Mix-use Infrastructure Private Private B Public Private Mix-use Infrastructure Private Restaurant | Living
urban riverfront hub overlooking the mississippi river reconnecting to the riverfront C elements stormwater grates informational kiosks aesthetically pleasing views C
urban riverfront hub urban riverfront hub walkthrough reconnecting to the riverfront D D Civic Center | Underground Parking video Restaurant | Living
3 eco beach Civic Center ecological renewal
eco beach ecological renewal master plan site furniture seed mix 5th Ave N mixed height/mesic grass mix tall wet grass mix Boat Landing Pervious Asphalt Bike Rack Station shoreline grass mix northern upland meadow grass mix Canoe | Kayak Landing ADA Pedestrian Bridge Staffed Kiosk | Rental 3’- 9” trees Stormwater Retention 3’- 6” 985 1007 6th Ave N red maple Pervious Asphalt Mississippi River ADA Parking sugar maple Grass Pavers 1’ paper birch 986 Plaza 5th St N bur oak 5’ 10” 2’- 4” 2’ 2’ Underground Parking Bike Path honey locust kiosk garbage bin Boardwalk 977 common hackberry 985 1005 979 quaking aspen Recreational Waters chokecherry Mix-Use (25% Affordable Living) Wetland 6’ basswood 985 Exposed Stormwater cotton wood ADA Pedestrian Bridge 1’- 6” 1003 willow 7’ Eco Beach Pergola ADA Underwater Ramp Public Restroom ADA Sand Area Steamboat Ferry Pier Sandy Beach 3’ ADA Parking 2’ Pervious Asphalt materials Catharses High School 1004 Boat Trailer Parking Stormwater Retention local granite 1002 998 1006 978 2’ 2’- 6” 986 6” 1010 1014 epay wood 982 1’- 6” 1’- 6” 990 5th Ave N bench light post path light 994 0 100' 300'
eco beach ecological renewal D south entrance to eco beach steamboat ferry pier eco beach A bike rack station grass pavers boat trailer parking pervious asphalt
eco beach ecological renewal E canoe | kayak landing pervious asphalt boat landing bike rack station canoe | kayak landing ADA pedestrian bridge staffed kiosk | rental B pervious asphalt
eco beach ecological renewal stand up paddle boarding through recreational waters C 985 982 C water trails boardwalk 977 985 979 wetland 985 exposed stormwater stormwater retention
eco beach ecological renewal boardwalk view of eco beach D pergola boardwalk D ADA underwater ramp public restroom ADA sand area sandy beach ADA parking mix-use (25% affordable living)
eco beach ecological renewal eco beach flythrough balcony view of eco beach video
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