INLET ISLAND PROMENADE - MASTER PLAN
Project Team: Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Ithaca, New York The Rivers Studio May 2003 Novelli Engineering Client: City of Ithaca T.G. Miller P.C. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Inlet Island Committee Members...... 1
Introduction...... 1
Historic Cayuga Harbor...... 2
Existing Conditions...... 3
Agency Jurisdiction...... 4
Existing Property Ownership...... 5
Master Plan...... 6
Promenade Concept...... 7
Proposed Promenade Layout / Detail Plan...... 8
Lookout Point...... 9
Brindley Park Enlarged Plan...... 10
Site Furnishings...... 11
Note: Additional studies were undertaken as part of this Master Plan process. They are: 1. Siting Study for Parking Garage 2. Parking Study for Old Taughannock Boulevard 3. Hydraulic Analysis of the Flood Control Channel (by T.G. Miller Engineers)
These studies are available under separate cover at the City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development.
Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 INLET ISLAND COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCTION
The Master Plan for the Inlet Island Promenade is the product of Inlet Island’s rich history was a tightly held objective of the plan. Tracy Farrell, Chairperson ideas and input solicited over the course of many years from a Intriguing physical remnants on the Island include portions of John Beach, BPW/Planning Board diverse contingent of interest groups including residents, the original Erie Canal harbor wall at Lookout Point and the Susan Blumenthal, Common Council business people, elected officials, city staff and professional fanciful Brindley Park water fountain, referencing both the Rick Manning, Coordinator, Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative consultants. The idea for a promenade originated with the vision industrial and recreational value of the 19th century waterfront. Karen LoParco, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Council for Inlet Island as a densely developed, vibrant waterfront area The master plan combines these historical features with Margaret Hobbie, Parks Commission comprising a mix of restaurants and specialty retail shops on contemporary elements that will support the promenade’s Sue Kittel, Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency the ground level, and office space and residential units on the viability and versatility long into the future. JoAnn Cornish, City Planning Department upper levels. This vision began with the preparation in 1992 of Leslie Chatterton, City Planning Department the Report of the Inlet Island Land Use Committee, a work The promenade is the centerpiece of Inlet Island’s develop- Hernando Gil, Department of Public Works amplified in the 1998 Inlet Island Urban Design Plan. One of the ment. The impending shift from the design phase to construc- most exciting aspects of the anticipated development continues tion moves us closer to realizing the vision of an urban commu- to be the promenade. nity, alive with residents, diners, shoppers and visitors, brought together by the desire and the enhanced ability to enjoy our The Inlet Island Promenade Committee was appointed by community’s spectacular waterfront. Mayor Alan J. Cohen in the fall of 2001 and charged with addressing the regulatory, technical and design issues neces- CONSULTANTS sary to make the promenade a reality. Working with the consult- Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects and Planners ant firm of Trowbridge and Wolf Landscape Architects and 1345 Mecklenburg Road Planners, the Committee began with a study of waterfront Ithaca, New York 14850 projects from across the country. The master plan draws on these examples as well as on the creativity and commitment of The Rivers Studio local community members. It provides specific design guide- 6311 Lakewood Hollow - Suite A lines and recommendations to direct both public and private Austin, Texas 78750-8225 investment in the promenade’s eventual construction.
Novelli Engineering Safe and convenient waterfront access for a variety of transpor- 203 North Aurora Street tation modes is key to the Island’s successful development and Ithaca, New York 14850 long term economic viability. While the design guidelines focus on pedestrian uses, the plan links the promenade to a complex T.G. Miller P.C. urban network of multi-modal trails such as the New York State Engineers and Surveyors Parks Black Diamond Trail and the City’s Cayuga Waterfront 203 North Aurora Street Trail. Related improvements, including curbing and sidewalks Ithaca, New York 14850 along Old Taughannock Boulevard, increased vehicular parking and the addition of bike racks, will enhance the experience of those arriving to the Island. All of these improvements will make the Island more accessible by foot, bicycle, bus and car. © Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects and Planners 2003 The creation of a destination with a visual identity drawn from
Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 1 Portion of historic seawall remaining at north tip of Inlet Island Flood Control Channel (constructed ca. 1960s)
Inlet Island (created when Flood Control Channel was constructed)
Cayuga Inlet Historic Cayuga Harbor
To Cayuga Lake
Aerial view of Cayuga Harbor ca.1930 (Photo courtesy of DeWitt Historical Society)
The remnant stone seawall at the northern tip of Inlet Island marks a portion of what histori- cally was the Cayuga Harbor and the southern terminus of the New York State Barge Canal.
Portion of New York State drawings of the Barge Canal (ca. 1916) The historic map on the left shows a portion of the original plan used for the construction of the Cayuga Harbor, ca. 1916. The Flood Control Channel was constructed later and is sketched on the historic plan for reference.
The above photograph clearly shows an aerial view of the Cayuga Harbor ca. 1930s.
It is recommended that the remnant wall of the Cayuga Harbor at the northern end of Inlet Island be maintained and interpreted as Ithaca’s link to the Barge Canal system.
HISTORIC CAYUGA HARBOR
Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 2 N.Y.S. Route 96
Flood Control Channel
Brindley Park
Flood Control Channel
N.Y.S. Route 89
Old Taughannock Boulevard Taughannock Boulevard
Cayuga Inlet West Buffalo Street Buffalo West
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EXISTING CONDITIONS Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 3 N.Y.S. Route 96
Flood Control Channel
Brindley Park
Flood Control Channel
N.Y.S. Route 89
Old Taughannock Boulevard Taughannock Boulevard
Cayuga Inlet West Buffalo Street Buffalo West LEGEND Existing Flood Control Channel easement line U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Not to scale U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and New Flood Control Channel easement line N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) north of Route 89 bridge after seawall construction N.Y.S. Canal Corporation and N.Y.S. Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N.Y.S. Department of Transportation
AGENCY JURISDICTION Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 4 N.Y.S. Route 96 Flood Control Channel
Brindley Park
Flood Control Channel
N.Y.S. Route 89
Old Taughannock Boulevard Taughannock Boulevard West Buffalo Street Buffalo West Cayuga Inlet
Not to scale LEGEND City of Ithaca Private New York State
EXISTING PROPERTY OWNERSHIP Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 5 MASTER PLAN CONCEPT: Construct a seawall 15' +/- west of the existing shore between the Rt. 89 bridge and Lookout Point. Extend land out to the new seawall. Construct the promenade on the land extension.
Move the DEC permanent easement 15' +/- west of the existing top of bank, north of the Rt. 89 bridge.
Construct a terraced stone edge along the shore south of the Rt. 89 bridge.
Construct a new pier north of Lookout Point. 6 9 te u o Install six (6) brick-paved plazas along the R Rowing marker . S public promenade. (Locations to be determined.) . Y 1000 m . N Use of State Street brick is encouraged. Grasses & Perspective view under Rt. 89 bridge perennials Plazas with heritage markers 9 Te Grasses & 8 rra te ced ou Restore st perennials . R one wall .S Plazas with .Y F l o historic N o d C heritage o n t r o l fountain C h a markers n n e l Entry plaza & Cayuga N Waterfront Trail marker ew con Plaza with crete s eawall heritage Plaza with vertical Rowing marker markers landmark, chess 1500 m
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Grasses and Perennials Building Sites MASTER PLAN Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade The Rivers Studio Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 6 25' Existing D.E.C. Easement 25' Proposed D.E.C. Easement 20' Proposed Real estate for private land extension development 100-year High Water Surface Elevation=387.0 - 387.3 50-year High Water Surface Elevation=386.3 - 386.5 10-year High Water Surface Elevation=385.1 Top of proposed bank Elev. = 385.5 +/- 3'+/- Normal High Water Surface Elevation=382.3 Existing grade
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PROMENADE CONCEPT Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 7 DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PROMENADE: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR 15' BUILDING SETBACK/ Pave the public promenade between plazas with scored concrete. PRIVATE ZONE: Pave the 15' private building setback and the tree planting strip between Use Pine Hall brick set in a herringbone pattern for all paved areas. tree grates continuously with Pine Hall brick. Pave the plazas with brick. Use pole and building-mounted lights that are compatible with those Use of State Street brick is encouraged. Install brick in a herringbone selected by the City for the public promenade. pattern for maximum interlocking stability. Do not use pressure treated lumber to construct furnishings. Install tree grates in the tree planting strip. Outdoor cafes, eating areas and seating are encouraged. Place lights on the public promenade approximately 80' on-center. Public access between promenade and the 15' setback zone Ensure that adequate, compatible lighting is provided under is encouraged. Rt. 89 bridge Landscape areas are allowed along the front of buildings for Install benches in pairs, approximately 40' apart along the public a width of up to 8'. promenade. Canopies and awnings are permissible. Place interactive heritage markers at the back edges of the plazas. No porches or decks are allowed.
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0.51 5 10 15 PROPOSED PROMENADE LAYOUT / DETAIL PLAN Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade The Rivers Studio Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 8 DESIGN GUIDELINES: LOOKOUT POINT Construct a plaza paved with specialty pavers on the west side of Lookout Point, between the promenade and the lawn. Install a vertical element in the plaza as a focal point for the promenade, and install amenities, such as chess tables and benches. Install a sculptural bench at the end of Lookout Point. Establish lawn on Lookout Point to preserve the view toward the water. Consider establishing a boat display, such as a Canal Barge or an historic boat display at the east edge of Lookout Point. Construct a pier approx. 20' wide and 230' long perpendicular to the northeast edge of Lookout Point. Install boat docks along the east side of the pier. Install a floating dock for kayaks and canoes to access the tip of Lookout Point. Install a lookout tower at the end of the pier as a terminus for the promenade and for pedestrian viewing. Sculptural bench at end of Lookout Point (example only, design to be determined)
Rowing marker 1500 m Plaza with vertical landmark, chess tables & benches
Sculptural bench Vertical landmark at Lookout Observation tower at end of pier (example Point Plaza (example only, only, design to be determined) design to be determined)
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Wooden pier extending from tip of Lookout Point (example is of Watkins Glen, NY pier, which is more than 200' long) Canal Barge or New Transient N Historic DisplayBoat Boat Slips Not to Scale Lookout Point: Enlarged Plan LOOKOUT POINT Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade The Rivers Studio Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 9 DESIGN GUIDELINES: BRINDLEY PARK Construct a terraced stone edge with pedestrian access to the Restore the historic Brindley Fountain. Two of water along the shore. the four original foot-pedal operated drinking Construct a walkway between Route 96 and the hard-edge public fountains remain, but are missing bowls and promenade. foot pedals. The company that manufactured Pave the walkway with limestone dust, concrete or asphalt. the original drinking fountains, Murdock Construct an entry plaza containing a Cayuga Waterfront Trail Fountains, Inc., may be able to repair the existing marker at the walkway intersection with Route 96. fixtures, or replace them with new fixtures. Install low maintenance plantings. Make Brindley Fountain ADA accessible by Install a 1000 meter rowing marker. sloping concrete paving around entire perimeter Install lights approximately 80' apart. of base. Do not construct a visually intrusive "ramp." Preserve existing large trees near Brindley Fountain.
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Not to Scale Simulation of Cayuga Waterfront Trail Marker Brindley Park: Enlarged Plan BRINDLEY PARK ENLARGED PLAN Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade The Rivers Studio Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 10 PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS BENCHES DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SITE FURNISHINGS: • Metal halide luminaire • Custom metal benches to match Cayuga Waterfront Trail benches • Comfortable and Safe • Visually Interesting • Refractor • 5’ long • Durable and Vandal Resistant • 16’ Pole • Color: Black • Color: Black • Cost: Approx. $1,500 each • Cost: Approx. $1,750 each • Manufacturer: Trystan • Approx. 80’ apart (approx. 28 lights) GAME TABLES ROWING MARKERS • Large techtra luminaire CF7 series • Designed to withstand wet conditions • Match precast concrete, ground mounted tables found on • Stone markers sponsored by local rowing groups: (i.e. periodic flooding) the Ithaca Commons Cascadilla Boat Club Cornell University • Manufacturer: Hadco Ithaca College Ithaca High School • Placed at 1000m point in Brindley Park and 1500m at Lookout Point.
3’-0” BICYCLE RACKS • Tubular steel / inverted U • Embedded (ground) mount Example of proposed • Color: Black TRASH RECEPTACLES TREE GRATES stone rowing markers on • Cost: Approx. $120 ea. powdercoat finish • Color: Black • Color: Natural Finish promenade • Manufacturers include: BRP, Madrax, Function First, Inc. • Cost: Approx. $650 each • Cost: Approx. $1,100 each TM • Manufacturer: Victor Stanley Ironsites, • Manufacturer: Ironsmith PLAN OF ROWING LANES Bethesda Series Start 1000 m Upstream
1000 m
1500 m Finish
Proposed location for rowing marker
SITE FURNISHINGS Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects Inlet Island Promenade Ithaca, New York May 2003 Page 11