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Arkansas River Corridor Arkansas River Corridor Vision & Master PlanVision & Master Plan

July 2005July 2005

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PartnershipPartnershipStudy Funding Through State Planning Assistance Study Funding Through State Planning Assistance

Program and Local Public and Private Partners Program and Local Public and Private Partners Through INCOGThrough INCOG

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Original study conducted in Original study conducted in 19681968

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Vision PhaseVision Phase

Vision Phase is the First of the 2 PhasesVision Phase is the First of the 2 PhasesIntended to Define Community Wants Intended to Define Community Wants and Needsand Needs

Not Intended to Produce a Final Master PlanNot Intended to Produce a Final Master Plan

Goals of the Vision PhaseGoals of the Vision PhaseBroadly Define Opportunities and ConstraintsBroadly Define Opportunities and ConstraintsDevelop Consensus through an Open ProcessDevelop Consensus through an Open ProcessSynthesize a Plan that Illustrates the Vision promoted Synthesize a Plan that Illustrates the Vision promoted by the Communityby the Community

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Vision Phase ProcessVision Phase ProcessInventory and Analysis Inventory and Analysis

5 Open House Meetings, March 20045 Open House Meetings, March 2004Public Input SurveysPublic Input Surveys

Public ParticipationPublic Participation3 Day Design Workshop, May 2004 with public 3 Day Design Workshop, May 2004 with public review each eveningreview each evening

Plan ApprovalPlan ApprovalApproval by Advisory Committee, Steering Approval by Advisory Committee, Steering Committee and INCOG Board of Directors Committee and INCOG Board of Directors --August 2004August 2004Approval by TMAPC, Tulsa City Council & Tulsa Approval by TMAPC, Tulsa City Council & Tulsa County Commission as an element of the County Commission as an element of the Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan –– October 2004 October 2004

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Public ParticipationPublic Participation

Essential to Success Essential to Success of Both Phasesof Both PhasesEssential to Continued Essential to Continued Support for Support for ImplementationImplementationEssential for Ongoing Essential for Ongoing Life of the CorridorLife of the Corridor

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Community Wish ListCommunity Wish List(Top Ten Wants and Needs)(Top Ten Wants and Needs)

1.1. ““RiverfrontRiverfront”” oriented retail shops and restaurantsoriented retail shops and restaurants2.2. Enhanced preservation of natural resourcesEnhanced preservation of natural resources3.3. Water in the river Water in the river -- Develop river lakes for recreation Develop river lakes for recreation

(rowing, kayaking, fishing et al)4.4. Additional multiAdditional multi--use trailsuse trails5.5. Entertainment districtsEntertainment districts6.6. Improved access to public lands along the riverImproved access to public lands along the river7.7. Additional wilderness areas and nature trailsAdditional wilderness areas and nature trails8.8. BoardwalksBoardwalks9.9. Additional amphitheatre/performing arts spaces and Additional amphitheatre/performing arts spaces and

related parkingrelated parking10.10. Improved connections to downtowns/neighborhoodsImproved connections to downtowns/neighborhoods

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Phase IPhase IVision PlanVision Plan

Upper reachUpper reach

Middle reachMiddle reach

Lower reachLower reach

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Upper Reach Vision PlanUpper Reach Vision Plan(Keystone Dam – 33rd W. Ave.)

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Middle Reach Vision PlanMiddle Reach Vision Plan(33rd W. Ave. – River Road)

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Lower Reach Vision PlanLower Reach Vision Plan(River Road – Wagoner County Line)

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Phase II Master Plan &Phase II Master Plan &PrePre--Reconnaissance StudyReconnaissance Study

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa DistrictU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

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C. H. Guernsey & CompanyC. H. Guernsey & Company

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Phase II Intent & PurposeIdentify opportunities and constraintsIdentify opportunities and constraintsEvaluate engineering & environmental issues and Evaluate engineering & environmental issues and new technologiesnew technologiesTechnical evaluation/Technical evaluation/prioritizationprioritization of low water of low water damsdamsAddress ecosystem restoration in conjunction Address ecosystem restoration in conjunction with river developmentwith river developmentDevelopDevelop conceptual plans for eight key conceptual plans for eight key development sitesdevelopment sites and two low water damsand two low water damsMaster Plan report summarizing Phase IIMaster Plan report summarizing Phase IIIdentify funding mechanismsIdentify funding mechanismsIdentify areas requiring further evaluationIdentify areas requiring further evaluation

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Phase ll Milestones

Corridor Opportunities and Constraints mapsCorridor Opportunities and Constraints mapsHydraulics/Hydrology (H&H) report and Hydraulics/Hydrology (H&H) report and analysis of low water damsanalysis of low water damsReport on ecological issuesReport on ecological issuesList of potential funding sourcesList of potential funding sourcesDraft conceptual plans for key development Draft conceptual plans for key development sites identified in Phase Isites identified in Phase I

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Low Water Dam AnalysisLow Water Dam AnalysisAnalyzed 8 potential dam locations from Phase IAnalyzed 8 potential dam locations from Phase I

Dam 1 Dam 1 -- Broken Arrow (near 161Broken Arrow (near 161stst E. Ave)E. Ave)Dam 2 Dam 2 -- Bixby (downstream of Memorial Bridge)Bixby (downstream of Memorial Bridge)Dam 3 Dam 3 –– Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of proposed Yale Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of proposed Yale bridge)bridge)Dam 4 Dam 4 -- Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of Creek Turnpike)Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of Creek Turnpike)Dam 5 Dam 5 -- Tulsa (upstream of 81Tulsa (upstream of 81stst St)St)Dam 6 Dam 6 -- Tulsa (upstream of ITulsa (upstream of I--44)44)Dam 7 Dam 7 -- Sand Springs (near Main St)Sand Springs (near Main St)Dam 8 Dam 8 -- Sand Springs (downstream of 177Sand Springs (downstream of 177thth W. Ave)W. Ave)

Hydraulics/hydrology of all proposed dams analyzedHydraulics/hydrology of all proposed dams analyzedConcurrent INCOG water quality modeling study Concurrent INCOG water quality modeling study utilizedutilized

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Low Water Dam PrioritizationLow Water Dam PrioritizationFeasible dams were classified into three categories:Feasible dams were classified into three categories:

Tier 1 Tier 1 -- Short RangeShort Range•• Dam 4 Dam 4 -- Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of Creek Turnpike)Jenks / South Tulsa (downstream of Creek Turnpike)•• Dam 7 Dam 7 -- Sand Springs (near Main St)Sand Springs (near Main St)

Tier 2 Tier 2 -- Mid RangeMid Range•• Dam 6 Dam 6 -- Tulsa (upstream of ITulsa (upstream of I--44)44)

Tier 3 Tier 3 -- Long RangeLong Range•• Dam 1 Dam 1 -- Broken Arrow (between 145Broken Arrow (between 145thth and 161and 161stst E. Ave)E. Ave)•• Dam 8 Dam 8 -- Sand Springs (downstream of 177Sand Springs (downstream of 177thth W. Ave)W. Ave)

Currently infeasible damsCurrently infeasible damsDam 2 Dam 2 –– Bixby (downstream of Memorial Bridge) andBixby (downstream of Memorial Bridge) andDam 3 Dam 3 –– Jenks / South Tulsa (Yale Ave) would adversely affect Jenks / South Tulsa (Yale Ave) would adversely affect water qualitywater qualityDam 5 Dam 5 –– Tulsa (upstream of 81Tulsa (upstream of 81stst St) would negatively affect water St) would negatively affect water quality and hydraulicsquality and hydraulics

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Dam 4 Dam 4 –– Creek Turnpike Creek Turnpike South Tulsa/JenksSouth Tulsa/Jenks

Key design considerationsKey design considerations2.9 mile river lake could be created2.9 mile river lake could be createdWould include a pedestrian bridge, fishing Would include a pedestrian bridge, fishing piers, and boat ramp downstream of dampiers, and boat ramp downstream of damWould include gates and other design Would include gates and other design elements to allow fish passage and sediment elements to allow fish passage and sediment transporttransportWould likely create a seasonal impoundmentWould likely create a seasonal impoundmentCreation of Least Tern islands in poolCreation of Least Tern islands in pool

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Dam 7 Dam 7 –– Sand SpringsSand Springs

Key design considerationsKey design considerations4.8 mile river lake could be created4.8 mile river lake could be createdWould include a pedestrian bridge, fishing piers, Would include a pedestrian bridge, fishing piers, and boat ramp downstream of damand boat ramp downstream of damWould include gates and other design elements Would include gates and other design elements to allow fish passage and sediment transportto allow fish passage and sediment transportWould likely create a seasonal impoundmentWould likely create a seasonal impoundmentCreation of Least Tern islands in pool based Creation of Least Tern islands in pool based upon further evaluation of food sourceupon further evaluation of food source

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Ecological StudyEcological StudyAssessment of existing biological resourcesAssessment of existing biological resourcesCoordination with agencies:Coordination with agencies:

US Fish and Wildlife ServiceUS Fish and Wildlife ServiceOklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationOklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationUS Army Corps of EngineersUS Army Corps of EngineersUS Geological SurveyUS Geological SurveyOklahoma Conservation CommissionOklahoma Conservation CommissionNatural Resources Conservation ServiceNatural Resources Conservation ServiceOklahoma Department of Environmental QualityOklahoma Department of Environmental Quality

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Ecological StudyEcological StudyProtected Species identified in corridor:Protected Species identified in corridor:

Bald EagleBald EagleInterior Least TernInterior Least TernPiping PloverPiping PloverAmerican Burying BeetleAmerican Burying Beetle

Sport FisheriesSport FisheriesStriped, sand, and largemouth bassStriped, sand, and largemouth bassPaddle FishPaddle FishCatfishCatfishSunfishSunfishSaugerSauger

Migratory WaterfowlMigratory Waterfowl

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Ecological StudyEcological Study

Restoration opportunities identifiedRestoration opportunities identifiedRecreationRecreationWetlandsWetlandsAquatic habitatAquatic habitatRiparian habitatRiparian habitat

Potential for concernPotential for concernZebra musselsZebra musselsGolden AlgaeGolden Algae

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Ecological StudyEcological StudyAdditional studies requiredAdditional studies required

Habitat assessment for planned projectsHabitat assessment for planned projectsDownstream effects of damsDownstream effects of damsAngling benefits in poolsAngling benefits in poolsGolden algae blooms in poolsGolden algae blooms in poolsFood supply for artificial tern islandsFood supply for artificial tern islandsConcerns and design constraints for sport fishConcerns and design constraints for sport fishMaintenance / operation of damsMaintenance / operation of damsAngling locations and boat ramp locationsAngling locations and boat ramp locations

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Conceptual PlansConceptual PlansKey Development SitesKey Development Sites1.1. Sand Springs Riverfront Sand Springs Riverfront 2.2. Zink Lake RiverfrontZink Lake Riverfront

West Bank Redevelopment West Bank Redevelopment (Southwest Boulevard to 25(Southwest Boulevard to 25thth))East Bank Redevelopment (East Bank Redevelopment (1111thth Street to 21Street to 21stst Street)Street)

3.3. Crow Creek Corridor Crow Creek Corridor (from Peoria to River)(from Peoria to River)

4.4. 7171STST Street RiverfrontStreet Riverfront5.5. Jenks / South TulsaJenks / South Tulsa

RiverfrontRiverfront6.6. Bixby RiverfrontBixby Riverfront7.7. Broken Arrow RiverfrontBroken Arrow Riverfront

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Sand Springs Riverfront

Low water dam andpedestrian bridgeExtension of Main Streetboulevard to riverPotential redevelopmentsitesMarinaEcosystem restoration / trailsImproved connection toRiver City ParkCreation of Least Tern islands Highway 97 Bridge enhancementsFishing piers / community boat ramp

Zink Lake Riverfront

Zink Lake RiverfrontWest BankWest Bank

Festival ParkFestival ParkexpansionexpansionExpanded marinaExpanded marinaand boat docksand boat docksChildrenChildren’’s Museums MuseumMinor LeagueMinor LeagueBaseball StadiumBaseball StadiumRestaurant/retailRestaurant/retailPedestrian promenadePedestrian promenadewith overlooks andwith overlooks andlight towerslight towers

Zink Lake RiverfrontEast Bank

Multi-use andresidentialopportunitiesRoute 66Museumand PlazaPedestrianpromenade withoverlooks and lighttowersEcosystemrestoration / trails

Crow Creek Corridor

Crow Creek CorridorEcosystemrestorationStream bankstabilizationFlood damagereductionTrail connectionfrom River Parksto BrooksideMixed use redevelopmentof existing apartment complexGateway / park at Peoria AvenueReplicate WPA channel aesthetics

71st Street Riverfront

71st Street Riverfront

West BankAdult soccer complexImproved access to Cityof Tulsa biosolidsfacilitiesMulti-family residentialDestination restaurantEcosystem restoration / trails

71st Street RiverfrontEast Bank

Community health and fitnesscenterRiverfront restaurants andplazaPedestrian promenade andriver overlooksLake and boat dockEnhancement of recreationalopen spaceEcosystem restoration / trails

Jenks/South Tulsa Riverfront

Jenks/South Tulsa RiverfrontLow water dam andpedestrian bridgeFishing piers andboat rampOklahoma Aquariumcampus developmentEcosystemrestoration / trailsLeast tern foraginghabitat and islands Bald eagle habitatFlood damage reductionCommercial riverfrontdevelopment / water taxi

Bixby Riverfront

Bixby RiverfrontRiverfront retail / entertainmentareaBentley ParkSports ComplexMulti-familydevelopmentopportunitiesCommercialredevelopmentalong Memorial DriveEcosystemrestoration / trails

Broken Arrow Riverfront

Broken Arrow Riverfront

Indoor soccercomplexRiverfront shopsand restaurantsElevated pier andboardwalkImprovements tosports fields andparkingNature centerEcosystem restoration /trailsLeast tern habitat

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Plan Completion & ImplementationPhase II continuing activitiesPhase II continuing activities

Incorporate public input from meetingsIncorporate public input from meetingsCost estimates for major public improvementsCost estimates for major public improvementsOrganizational/implementation recommendationsOrganizational/implementation recommendationsDraft Master Plan (July 31)Draft Master Plan (July 31)Final report (August 31)Final report (August 31)

Plan adoption Plan adoption Plan implementationPlan implementation

Corps project participation:Corps project participation:•• Reconnaissance/feasibility studyReconnaissance/feasibility study•• Planning, engineering, and designPlanning, engineering, and design•• Real Estate acquisition and constructionReal Estate acquisition and construction

Local public/private investmentLocal public/private investmentOther Federal participationOther Federal participation

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Public Information/Input

Email address established for public commentsarkansasrivermasterplan@chguernsey.comPhase II information to be posted on INCOG’s website (www.incog.org)