Introduction

Who we are- Team Intro

Riverwalk part of overall revitalization of downtown area

Process to Date USF Master Planning Presentations Online survey with Realize Bradenton – 1400 responses Public engagement meeting at Marriott 2 Public Presentations at DDA Board Meetings Team meetings and design workshops over the past three months Stakeholder Meetings

Survey Results Casual dining Bathrooms Shade, pedestrian comfort, safety

Bradenton Riverwalk Project Area

Master Plan Components Florida History Garden Enhanced Portal at Green

Bridge Great lawn and Day Dock Enhanced Clock Tower Plaza Botanical Walk

Enhanced Bandshell Family Activity Area at

Rossi Park Outdoor “Living Rooms” Active Recreation Area

Enhanced Memorial Plaza

Restoration Area Boardwalk

Florida History Garden/Green Bridge Underpass AreaFeatures could include: Historic photo tour Historic timeline plaques Maritime sculpture Enhanced, shaded seating Enhanced underpass area and

gateway features

Florida History Garden

Florida History Garden

Great Lawn and Day DockFeatures could include: Flex lawn for yoga and wellness activities Arbor swings overlooking Manatee River Restroom facility and possible

“Ship Store” Day dock facility Enhanced clock tower plaza

Great Lawn and Day Dock

Botanical Walk and BandshellFeatures could include: Shaded botanical walk/butterfly

garden with seating, sculpture Variety of outdoor rooms and spaces Mix of hard and soft path Enhanced bandshell with shade

structure Audio/Visual equipment and

art at bandshell

Botanical Walk

Rossi Park / Family “Fun Zone”Features could include: Interactive fountain and plaza Restroom and bathhouse Nature-based play sculpture Enhanced playground Shaded seating areas Gateway features Renovated fishing pier Created biopond with “remnant estuary” Tidal Discovery Marsh

Rossi Park / Family “Fun Zone”

Rossi Park / Family “Fun Zone”

Outdoor Living Rooms and WestActive Recreation ZoneFeatures could include: Outdoor “living rooms” Shaded seating areas Accent lighting Public/private partnership

at Marriott Sand volleyball Shaded pavilion

Outdoor Living Rooms and WestActive Recreation Zone

Outdoor Living Rooms and WestActive Recreation Zone

Outdoor Living Rooms and WestActive Recreation Zone

Multi Use/Active Recreation Area

Multi-use plaza for festivals and events 13,000 SF +/- Skatepark in alternate location

(pending FDOT approval) Enhanced memorial plaza On street parking Grove of trees with LED uplights

Multi Use/Active Recreation Area

Multi Use/Active Recreation Area

Features could include: Native landscape edge Softened seawall Outdoor classroom with restroom facilities Educational and interpretive signage Shaded seating areas Kayak launch On street parking

Restoration Area

Restoration Area

Additional Recommendations Enhanced Security Enhanced Landscape Maintenance and Waste Pick Up Bike Stations with Credit Card Swipes Public/Private Partnerships Wi-Fi Events Programming

Sustainable Design Approach Created wetland/bioswale Native /adapted landscape palette = low maintenance and low water requirements Irrigation

Capture rain water Soil moisture/rain sensors Reclaim/reuse water Efficient equipment (drip, adjustable flow bubblers)

Material selection – consider life-cycle costs, low maintenance Accommodate Alternate transportation (bike swipe stations, bike racks) Educational signage

Sustainable Construction/Implementation Minimize pollution from runoff – temp. sodding, sediment basins, mulching, silt fence Recycle existing materials Local manufacturers – lighting equipment, pavers, etc… Solar/LED retrofit of existing lighting equipment.