Riverfront Park Redevelopment Update
Building on the Master Plan Voters approved a $64 million bond for redevelopment that didn’t raise taxes
Overview The 5 bond projects
View from Above
Red Wagon Meadow Improved trail with ADA access through the Red Wagon Meadow. Completed in time for Bloomsday.
Howard Street Bridge South The first phase of the Promenades Deck poured in two sets. Completed first layer of pour in August. Timeline: Spring 2018
Howard Street Bridge South
Rotary Fountain Fountain needs significant plumbing and electrical repairs. Est. $950,000 The cost to convert it into a splash pad is nearly equal. Ideal time to repair given construction around south bank. The above-ground fountain will not change.
Recreational Ice Ribbon and SkyRide Ice ribbon pathway is completely poured. Shared SkyRide and Ribbon ticketing facility and concessions under construction. Fall 2017
Recreational Ice Ribbon and SkyRide
Looff Carrousel Construction: Spring 2018 Upper: design image. Lower: Photo taken late August 2017.
Looff Carrousel
Programming the South Bank
Regional Playground Currently at 30% design Construction: 2019
Pavilion Garco/NAC/Berger team in design validation phase until mid-October. Focusing on illumination, shade/shelter, and elevation – all with an emphasis on connecting to the river. Added $2.5M to restore Master Plan budget of $24M. Next Open House: October 3 for revised preliminary concepts. Early demolition could begin this fall.
West Havermale Island & Power Play West Havermale at 30% design development.
Promenades 90% design on the Promenades. Images of central promenade on Havermale Island.
Promenades North Bank entrance
Lead Artist Public Art: Arts Committee recommended & Park Board approved Meejin Yoon as Lead Artist. Art Plan in development, initial draft will be shared at an Open House this fall.
Pathways During Construction
Timeline Recreational Ice Ribbon & SkyRide Facility Early 2017 – Fall 2017 Looff Carrousel Early 2017 – Spring 2018 Regional Playground 2019 U.S. Pavilion Fall 2017– Winter 2019 Promenades Summer 2016 – Winter 2019
Working Budget Project Budget Ice Ribbon and SkyRide Facility $ 9,434,916 Looff Carrousel $ 10,195,833 Howard Street Bridge South $ 7,216,139 North Promenade $ 2,655,763 West Havermale Island $ 4,650,113 U.S. Pavilion $22,162,236 snxʷ meneʔ (formerly Canada Island)* $ 10,268 Regional Playground / North Bank $ 5,629,772 Red Wagon Meadow / South Bank East* $ 158,782 Program Level Owner Costs $ 5,634,543 Total $71,169,183 *Not one of the 5 promised bond projects Includes total bond amount of $64.3m plus Updated: August 10, 2017 anticipated earned interest, grants, and utility reimbursements
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