Stakeholder Committee #6 White River Vision Plan
INDIANAPOLIS AND HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA • APRIL, 2019 PROJECT TIMELINE Discover Envision Action 2018 2019
Establish community Create a shared Develop recommendations priorities community vision aligned with the vision and framework Research and analyze Establish a physical Today the river and its many framework to achieve the Identify policy implications elements vision or changes
Review past and ongoing Target destinations Define timeline for plans and projects and future scenarios implementation and phasing for preservation, enhancements, and May 16 Create an action-oriented expansion plan to guide the next 30 years
JUNE - release draft report TODAY’S AGENDA
Lunch! Operations + Governance Testing revenue, operations, and The River Story early governance options Bringing it all together Prioritize and Brainstorm Engagement Tell us where to begin, where to Overview and updates build slowly, and who to partner White River Principles with. »» Key Strategies »» On the Ground Impact »» Scale it Up! The White River is... CONTINUOUS 1,500 Acres
1,900 Morse Resevoir Acres 1,890 Continuous water surface between Hamilton County Acres and Indianapolis. 58 miles Chicago River 156 miles The White River is... NATURAL 2,760 Acres
Tippecanoe River State Park, Winamac 6,300 Acres
Adjacent floodplains, open spaces, and natural areas. The White River is... ACTIVATED 4,180 Acres
Downtown Indianapolis 2,800 Neighborhood Acres 68 Riverfront or river connected destinations! Stadiums
Lucas Oil Stadium The White River is... CONNECTED Indiana Dunes National Park 15,065 Acres
~11,000 Acres 15,667 Acres Connected White River Corridor
Brown County Park (largest state park in Indiana) The White River is shaped by over... 13,000+ VOICES
10,000+ reached 510+ public in existing events meeting attendees
472 Facebook Public 1,295 on-line Meeting Views surveys taken
920 web sign-ups 65 river guides CRAFTING THE VISION
Discover Envision Action GUIDANCE FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS
AARP Haughville Strong La Plaza Adventist Helping Veterans Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light Mayors Neighborhood Advocates African American Coalition of Ignite Achievement Academy MIBOR Realtor Association Indianapolis (27 organizations) IN Youth Group NAACP Environmental Justice Amvet Post 99 Indiana Black Expo Indianapolis Chapter Committee ARC of IN Indiana Latino Institute Near West Collaborative Big Car Indiana Neighborhood Housing Northwest Quality of Life Brightwood Community Center Partnership Pike Township School Board Burmese American Community Institute Indiana Youth Institute Radio Latina radio stations - WEDJ, Christamore House Indianapolis Marion County Public Library WNTS, WSYW* Community Link Show* & the Center for Black Literature and Riverside Civic League Culture Earth Charter Indiana Roberts Settlement Indianapolis Oasis Edna Martin Christian Center Sister Soldier Network Indianapolis Urban League Exchange Exodus Refugee Stand for Children Indiana INDY Neighborhood Resource Center Flanner House Urban League- Exchange Indy Parks Global Prep Academy Veterans Support Council of Marion IndyConvergence (Stringtown) County Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee IndyHub Volunteers of America Groundwork Indy Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Westside CDC GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Restore and Adapt Build on the River’s Stories Restore the river’s environment and ecology to Respect and build on the river’s unique historic 1 enhance its natural function, steward its diverse 5 identity to invite people in and enable them to community of life, and adapt to a climate resilient understand and appreciate the river’s stories. future. Build Economic Strength and Identity Steward River Health 6 Expand the river’s role in our everyday lives to build Enhance community stewardship of the river’s health regional economic strength and community identity. 2 by increasing opportunities for meaningful, lasting connections and experiences that add value to the Partner across boundaries quality of life of residents. to collaboratively manage the White River system 7 and create efficient operations and sustainable Increase Year-round Activities governance. 3 that attract people to the river for arts and entertainment, recreation, gathering, and learning. Preserve Places for Everyone Draw People to the River 8 Celebrate the diversity of the region’s communities Draw people to, along, into, and across the White on the river to preserve places for everyone for 4 River’s publicly accessible spaces to create vibrant generations to come. experiences that bring people together. Honor Ownership and Use Patterns Balance community sentiments with long-term 9 aspirations that honor ownership and use-patterns along the river. Strawtown Koteewi RIVER ANCHORS
NORTH REACH STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK NOBLESVILLE ALLISONVILLE Downtown Noblesville
MEADOW REACH Allisonville and Conner Prairie
OLIVER’S CROSSING BROAD RIPPLE QUARRY REACH Clearwater at I-465 Broad Ripple
VILLAGE LAKES
Downtown, DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS SOUTHWESTWAY PARK Riverside Park, Emrichsville Dam
PROTECTED REACH
Sunshine
SOUTH BLUFFS Southwestway Park PRINCIPLE PRIORITIES FOR EACH FOCUS AREA
OLIVER’S BROAD NOBLESVILLE ALLISONVILLE DOWNTOWN STRAWTOWN CROSSING RIPPLE SOUTHWESTWAY INDIANAPOLIS Restore and adapt the river’s environment
Steward the river’s health
Increase year-round activities Draw people to, along, into, and across the river
Build on the river’s stories
Build regional economic strength and identity
Partner across boundaries
Preserve places for everyone
Honor ownership patterns RESTORE AND ADAPT
Manage and Store Water Free flowing Explore voluntary buyouts in the movement up river floodplain, implement stormwater and down river programs to reduce runoff, and use quarry ponds and surroundings for additional flood storage. Comprehensive stormwater management Free Flowing River strategy Identify, protect, restore and manage important natural areas and natural connections. Retrofit dams to promote recreation, improve ecology, and maintain function. MANAGE AND STORE WATER FLUVIAL EROSION HAZARD AREA 100-year floodplain
Fluvial Erosion Hazard Area (FEH) -
Today: ~6,500 buildings in the 100-year floodplain* Future Hydrology:
Total annual precipitation +6-8%
Seasonal precipitation +25% in winter and 20% in spring
Storm intensity/extreme events +42% rainfall
*in the study area FREE FLOWING RIVER
Future Dam Retroft/Restoration Criteria Function - maintain pool elevation Public safety - promote recreation/ access to the river Ecology - provide mussel recovery and fish passage, improve habitat and water quality
Today: Six separate boat trips with trip lengths averaging 15 minutes to 8 hours (White River Canoe Trail) Future: One continuous River Trail that could amount to 30 hours of travel! SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... Floodplain management Flood resilience Healthy streamside forests/riparian corridors Revisioning aging dams all along the river Multi-functional infrastructure Unlocking new in-river recreation potential Public / private partnerships
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER... River infrastructure needs, constraints and flexibility Regulations, Planning, Zoning pilot! Keep new development out of the floodplain Emrichsville Dam Opportunities to capture water upstream and reduce impervious surfaces Building advance partnerships with key landowners; voluntary acquisitions, buy-outs Floodplain FEH Areas Recreation opportunities Existing Dams ÖÖÄ®ø
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HIGH IMPACT Connect and Grow ZONE Natural Spaces TRANSITION Enhance regional ecological health by connecting existing natural spaces near and along the river, building habitat and protecting wildlife. CORE STEWARD RIVER HEALTH
Retaining Key Species Stormwater and Water Quality • Large, protected, and connected natural • Healthy mussel beds mean a free-flowing areas keep “uncommon species” around. healthy river, with clean water. • Forest birds that need these spaces • Polluting nutrients and sediment can be include ovenbird, yellow-billed cuckoo, removed using stormwater best practices. northern parula, and Acadian flycatcher. • Stormwater BMPs are needed in rural and • Grassland birds that need them include urban areas with everybody pitching in. grasshopper sparrow, savannah sparrow, meadowlark, and Henslow’s sparrow. • Remnant forests, savannas and wetlands are valuable and used by migrating songbirds to rest and fuel up. • Many other species need large natural areas, too. ACCESS Create a park entrance PARTNERSHIPS 4 off Southport Road 7 Work with utilities to better SOUTHPORT RD connect trails and create new SOUTHWESTWAY river access points Future HISTORY Allow the public to interact CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 5 with the historic significance WASTEWATER TREATMENT RIVER HEALTH of this area and engage with Use the free flowing river SOUTHPORT RD 2 archeological projects to create places for tubing, kayaking
ENVIRONMENT Reforest undeveloped elements of the park 1 ACCESS 4 Create many places to “touch” the river
EXPERIENCE SOUTHWESTWAY LAND USE Program with regional events, PARK Long-term connections to overnight camps, concerts 3 9 quarries post industrial use
PARTNERSHIPS WICKER RD 7 Engage with communities down river of the park
RALSTON RD
COMMUNITY 8 Protect valuable farmland from development
EXPERIENCE Provide ranger-led talks 3 about the ecology and history of the park
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... Lafayette Trace Park Strawtown Koteewi Burr Oak Nature Preserve Nonie Werbe Krauss Preserve Marott Park Nature Preserve Holliday Park Conner Prairie Wetlands Oliver’s Woods (and archipelago of natural areas) IUPUI Ecology restored ecology site
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER... Intact ecological zones that should be preserved Space within floodplain or floodway Existing wildlife habitat Potential partners/land owners to steward Natural Resource Areas Opportunities for land acquisition Wetlands pilot! Southwestway Park
SUMMER INCREASE YEAR-ROUND Large Events, ACTIVITIES Concerts
Create river attractions • Activate riverfront destinations year-round with inclusive programming. • Increase river views by opening Recapture and vegetation in key locations. adaptively reuse • Connect retail destinations to year-round existing recreational and river SPRING assets. Flooding FALL Capacity Quarry • Recapture large productive Climbing landscapes (quarries, landfills) for recreation programming and stormwater capture. WINTER Ice Skating MICHIGAN RD
RIVER HEALTH 2 I-65 Remove invasive 4 understory and create DOWNTOWN river views INDIANAPOLIS 4 ACCESS Future Build a canoe launch and EXPERIENCE 3 integrated trail network Implement the Riverside Regional Park master plan
PARTNERSHIPS ENVIRONMENT 7 Unify civic, academic Retrofit 1 and business campuses Emrichsville Dam EXPERIENCE Upgrade Mozel Sanders 3 Park and incorporate 10TH ST physical river access
MICHIGAN ST
ENVIRONMENT 1 Protect vital wildlife habitat below the levee and create new downtown park space
LAND USE 9 Preserve neighborhood WASHINGTON ST character and connect anchor parks and facilities to the riverfront 8 COMMUNITY Strengthen pedestrian and bike infrastructure across ECONOMY 6 all bridges into Downtown Support sustainable and inclusive development that strengthens our shared riverfront
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... White River Greenway Nickel Plate Trail Noblesville Riverwalk Downtown Noblesville
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER... Presence of riverfront park Other flood infrastructure (levees, flood walls) Trail connections/lack of connections Economic Development hubs/Tourism destinations
pilot! Downtown Indianapolis
Parks and Open Spaces Wetlands
DRAW PEOPLE TO THE RIVER
Provide guidance for a cadence of amenities and increase opportunities to connect communities to the river through multiple modes of travel. DRAW PEOPLE TO THE RIVER THE LUNCH SPOT This first type of activated river space could be REST AREA a small rest stop that (every 2-4 miles) features bench seating and informational signage.
INFORMATIVE SIGNAGE (every 2-4 miles)
FURNISHINGS (placed as needed) THE SCENIC ROUTE The second type of river space features a viewing VIEWING PLATFORM platform, a larger rest (placed according to views) area with picnic tables, connective trails to other public spaces, and an interpretive station.
PICNIC AREA (every 2-4 miles)
CONNECTIVE TRAILS (placed near community assets and open spaces) THE ACTIVE EDGE This third typology is outfitted with kayaking KAYAK FACILITIES facilities, restrooms, bike (.5 to 2.5 miles between each) STORMWATER racks, public art, direct water STORAGE access, interpretive education components, picnic areas, and a viewing tower.
BIKING FACILITIES (.5 - 2.5 miles between each)
RESTROOMS (every 1-4 miles, or relative to density of use) THE DESTINATION The last river type is the most robust. It could MAINTENANCE HQ include: a large event space, (20-25 spaces every 4-6 maintenance headquarters, a miles of trail) large parking lot, kayak and biking facilities, restrooms, public art, direct river access, picnic areas, and a VIEWING TOWER viewing tower! PARKING LOT (placed centrally to rest areas)
LAWN & EVENT SPACE (placed according to use) ACCESS 1 Use Clear Path 465 ENVIRONMENT 4 Capture and retain water on-site project to enhance river OLIVER’S CROSSING and increase pervious spaces visibility from roadways ACCESS 4 Create an integrated ACCESS Future ENVIRONMENT bike-kayak network 4 Explore options to Integrate Oliver’s Woods into 1 reclaim for public access larger wildlife corridor COMMUNITY GRAY RD Incentivize affordable and 8 market rate housing connected WASTE WATER E 96TH ST to transit and job centers EXPERIENCE Merge retail campuses with TREATMENT outdoor recreation opportunities, 3 RIVER HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS Connect the river into centered around the river 2 7 Collaborate with developers planned Nickel Plate Trail to achieve flood resilience in to Noblesville buildings and landscapes TOWN RUN TRAIL ALLISONVILLE RD
I-465 CASTLETON SQUARE
OLIVER’S WOODS KEYSTONE RIVER RD CROSSING
N KEYSTONE AVE LAND USE ECONOMY UNION CHAPEL RD 9 Encourage mixed Improve streetscapes use development that 6 and reduce speeds reduces car dependence between retail nodes for daily errands
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... I-465 (north and south of Downtown Indianapolis) Keystone Avenue Bridge 16 Tech? Waterside? Park opportunity between Logan and Conner Street Bridges 96th Street Bridge College Avenue Bridge pilot! Oliver’s Crossing 38th Street Bridge Washington Street Bridge I-70 Bridge CRITERIA TO CONSIDER ALIGNMENT Job centers along the river Major infrastructure crossings with underutilized land Trail Connectivity Vacant utility land/highway lands Greenway Connectivity Bridge Upgrade Bridge upgrade projects Opportunity Trail and Water Access Opportunity
BUILD ON THE RIVER’S STORIES Create and activate an Interpretive Plan Use history and heritage to support environmental education, arts and placemaking pre-1690 1818 1909 1981 Today Prioritize improvements to places along the river relevant to the river’s heritage Create a unified graphic identity that supports the interpretive plan and creates consistency in branding of the White River Interpretive Planning BUILD ON THE RIVER’S STORIES
An interpretive plan can: • Discuss audiences • Identify riverwide themes • Identify sites and how they relate to riverwide themes, and the specific stories they are telling or could tell • Support placemaking and graphic identity • Identify media to be used to convey themes and stories and to engage audiences (e.g., social media vs in-person docents vs interpretive signage) • Inventory events and help relate existing events to themes and stories, and identify gaps WALNUT GROVE RD ECONOMY Seek out and support appropriate new 6 investments in recreation, lodging and RIVER HEALTH ACCESS economic development to support the area. Incorporate bird blinds Build boardwalk 2 4 PARTNERSHIPS and accessible ramps STRAWTOWN trails in flood zones LAND USE 7 Extend conservation along the river 9 Build a separated multi- districts to significant Future modal trail along 234th tributaries into the river Street that connects ENVIRONMENT 1 Continue to incentivize agricultural conservation practices
EXPERIENCE 3 Connect program functions via walkable trails and cluster venues for activities E 234TH ST WHITE RIVER CAMPGROUND HISTORY Use interpretive HISTORY 5 wayfinding to pay 5 Expand the Taylor Center for tribute to the historic Natural History and programs for crossroads for early environmental and history education STRAWTOWN people and settlers RESORT COMMUNITY 8 Create appropriate signage to highlight private property and encourage river stewardship
EXPERIENCE 3 Support new investments in recreation and economic development
EXPERIENCE Continue to implement park 3 master plan - expand archery, incorporate horse trails, expand the lake, etc.
OVERDORF RD
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... pilot! Strawtown Koteewi Lafayette Trace Park Burr Oak Nature Preserve Marott Park Nature Preserve Holliday Park Conner Prairie Wetlands Oliver’s Woods (and archipelago of natural areas) IUPUI Ecology restored ecology site Southwestway Park
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER ALIGNMENT Intact ecological zones that should be preserved Space within floodplain or floodway Existing wildlife habitat
Potential partners/land owners to steward Historic Places/Districts in Study Area Historic Places/Districts outside of Study Area
BUILD REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND COMMUNITY IDENTITY DEVELO BLE PM TA EN UI T Q Local Programming E Implement programming that leverages the unique assets of communities along the river, while contributing to a holistic -MA ACE KIN economic development strategy. PL G Place-making Create gathering places that will attract and engage diverse visitors, including PROGR residents, workers, students, and tourists. AL A C M O S Equitable Development L Promote inclusive redevelopment that supports the local economy and improves quality of life. NOBLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DOWNTOWNNOBLESVILLE NOBLESVILLE PARTNERSHIPS Partner with small EXPERIENCE FOREST PARK 7 businesses create walkable Future Support creation of waterfront connected streets destinations to engage audiences 3 ENVIRONMENT of all ages into a safe but close 1 Green streets + stormwater river experience and increase treatment train to capture seasonal programming. and clean runoff
CONNER ST
LOGAN ST FEDERAL HILL MAPLE AVE COMMONS CHERRY ST RIVER HEALTH Terrace riverbanks to WESTFIELD RD 2 ECONOMY prevent erosion and 6 Catalyze sustainable and flood enhance views to Downtown resilient riverfront development in NICKEL PLATE ARTS flood prone areas Riverwalk COMMUNITY 8 Alleviate congestion and adapt old infrastructure for new pedestrian connections with the Pleasant Street Extension 10TH ST 9TH ST SOUTHSIDE 8TH ST PARK HISTORY 5 Plan interpretive trails that ACCESS connect stories and places 4 Extend and link Riverwalk into larger trail and park system (Midland Trace and Nickel Plate)
LAND USE 9 Extend the Nickel Plate Trail
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... Broad Ripple Rocky Ripple West Indianapolis pilot! Fishers/Carmel communities along river Downtown Noblesville New Developments on large parcels
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER... Mix of land uses favoring residential uses Active efforts to interpret history Active efforts to recognize and preserve historic structures
Commercial/Retail Land Use Clusters
PRESERVE PLACES FOR EVERYONE
• Develop a local business stabilization MIX OF HOUSING TYPES program for commercial districts and AND PRICES corridors • Preserve affordable and contributing building stock HISTORY & • Provide a mix of housing types and price CULTURE points LINKED TRAIL NETWORK
• Link the citywide network of parkways/ RIVER ACCESS boulevards, rail trails and greenways to the CONTRIBUTING river BUILDING STOCK • Improve local river access • Expand opportunities for park access LOCAL BUSINESS • Integrate history, culture, and art into all STABILIZATION aspects of the White River N COLLEGE AVE
ENVIRONMENT 1 Retrofit dam to create better wildlife BROAD RIPPLE habitat in Marott Nature Preserve ACCESS Create paths and carve Future views/ overlooks over and 4 along the levees ECONOMY Convert a strong canal village 6 into a strong RIVER village MAROTT NATURE PRESERVE RIVER HEALTH 2 Help to implement past planning PARTNERSHIPS efforts including Broad Ripple Park Partner to create Plan, and the Riverwalk 7 COMMUNITY meaningful places Preserve existing building alongside necessary stock and create gentle 8 infrastructure infill development
OXBOW
BROAD RIPPLE PARK
N MERIDIAN ST
BROAD RIPPLE AVE CORNELL AVE HOLLIDAY LAND USE HISTORY PARK 63RD ST 9 Incentivize development 5 Establish the that supports community commercial core as a needs and desires national register historic MONON TRAIL WESTFIELDEXPERIENCE BLVD N COLLEGEdistrict AVE 3 Move parking away from canal and create vibrant spaces close to river’s edge
SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... Rocky Ripple West Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis Reverend Mozel Sanders Park Riverside Park Broad Ripple Park
pilot! CRITERIA TO CONSIDER... Broad Ripple Presence of historic commercial corridors and/or districts Medium to high mix of commercial and residential uses and density Increase in number of development starts Noticeable increase in property values/decrease in values Parks and Open Spaces Communities with High Need
HONOR OWNERSHIP AND USE-PATTERNS Easement on • Continue community outreach private land and engagement as the plan is Private landownership with no easements Private landownership with river easement implemented • Respect private land rights and make public investments only on publicly accessible land • Work with local governments to create a joint overlay district to respect existing activities and ownership along the river
Partnerships with mission-aligned entity
Publicly-owned land Private landownership with no easements Bypass ENVIRONMENT Use retired quarries for 1 additional flood capacity ALLISONVILLE STRETCH during major rain events Future RIVER RD LAND USE Preserve existing agricultural 9 uses through conservation easements
146TH ST ECONOMY Enhance views and access COMMUNITY RIVER HEALTH 6 Reduce impacts on from river to surrounding Create safe pedestrian 8 2 neighborhoods crossings to multiple core natural areas destinations with ‘light touch’ recreation areas
CONNER PRAIRIE 146TH ST EXPANSION
PARTNERSHIPS 7 Partner with landowners to manage rainwater on site CONNER PRAIRIE ACCESS 4 Provide river excursions from Conner Prairie to other HISTORY river destinations Link the community 5 to river as a living laboratory
EXPERIENCE 3 Expand Conner Prairie museum experiences along the river year-round HARRISON THOMPSON ALLISONVILLE RD by supporting plan implementation! CITY PARK SCALE IT UP!
A PILOT FOR... IUPUI and other universities Indianapolis Art Center Newfields White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo Quarry conditions south of Downtown Indianapolis pilot! and north of 465 (e.g. Harding Street Quarry) Conner Prairie and the Potters Bridge Park Allisonville Stretch Crown Hill Cemetery?? Butler University
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER ALIGNMENT Mix of land uses favoring residential uses Regional or national destinations Private property considerations balanced with connectivity Large landowners Culture and Heritage education and interpretation opportunities/landmarks
PARTNER ACROSS BOUNDARIES
Develop a sustainable operating MOTIVATIONS
model supported by diverse revenue PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY streams--including earned income, Phasing contributed income, value capture, Fundraising and public funding. Capacity Implement a governance strategy that accounts for the motivations, GOVERNANCE expertise, funding capabilities, MODEL and public accountability of the Political jurisdictions and partners involved. Capital Projects feasibility
Regulations FUNDING CAPABILITIES FUNDING EXPERTISE Implementation along the length of the White River requires leadership,Costs & Revenue capacity, | andDifferent funding. revenue sources can be leveraged to support open space costs, depending on the local context.
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 2 The governance model for the White River must be capable of executing on the following functions:
Implementation Capital Project Ongoing Park Coordination Support Development Operations
• Strategic Planning • Fundraising • Capital Project • Maintenance & • Marketing • Technical Assistance Management Operations • Advocacy • Capital • Programming Construction & • Earned Income Development Program • Security
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 3 Not all capacities are required on day one.
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Ongoing Maintenance Planning & Design Project Implementation & Special Projects
Coordination Strategic Planning Fundraising & Advocacy Marketing Capital Project Management Technical Assistance Capital Construction & Development Operations & Maintenance Programming Earned Income Program
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 4 A successful governance structure for the White River must meet the following criteria:
• Ability to implement the organizational mission & mandate 1. Effectiveness • Capacity to deliver required functions • Flexibility to evolve or change along with the project
• Ability to solicit, accept, and spend funds from multiple sources 2. Economic Sustainability • Access to sufficient, reliable funding sources to execute capital program & sustain operations
• Accountability to the public 3. Political Viability • Viewed as adding sufficient value to generate cross jurisdictional support and participation
4. Feasibility • Ease of implementation
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 5 Along the White River, achieving economic sustainability requires the ability to accept the range of likely public and private funding sources.
BID Charge/ Real Estate Food & Events & Parking Corporate General TIF / Special Philanthropy Fund/Bond Levy Proceeds Beverage Promotions Fees Sponsorship
Public Value Capture Earned Income Contributed
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 6 HR&A and Agency held initial conversations with 10+ stakeholders to understand their current role, capacity, and thoughts about governance.
Local Municipal State/Federal Community Private Landowners Partners Agencies Organizations
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Residential Businesses * *
*Engaged throughout White River initiative, rather than in focused governance conversations.
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 7 Key takeaways include:
1. A coordinating entity is required to hold the vision of the White River Plan and drive implementation.
There is not currently one entity operating along the White River able to deliver on the required 2. capacities for implementation. Existing organizations would need to build capacity or a new entity must be formed.
3. To be effective, the governance entity will need to: ▪ Balance diverse regional interests, including the interests of residents of all incomes, landowners, and municipalities ▪ Secure funding for cross jurisdictional projects ▪ Add value to the implementation of the White River Plan and existing partners ▪ Provide coordinated recommendations for implementation ▪ Maintain momentum for project visibility ▪ Capital development and adjacent commercial development should be led by local municipalities and/or private property owners
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 8 Based on these conversations and criteria, HR&A examined three potential governance scenarios and relevant precedent models. Scenarios are not mutually exclusive.
Scenario 1 Special assessment district created by State or local law, Special Park District established to coordinate and implement on behalf of partners
Scenario 2 Entity or partnership established by State/local low or Regional Governance Entity MOU to coordinate implementation across multiple jurisdictions
Scenario 3 Flexible partnership leveraging private philanthropic capacity to Coordinating Non-Profit drive momentum of mission & vision
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 9 Scenario 1: Special Park Districts are defined districts with the capacity to generate new funds, coordinate across jurisdictions, and – if desired – advance capital improvements and operations.
✓ State/Federal Contributions ✓ Philanthropic Contributions Fundraising Capacity ✓ Value Capture through Assessment ✓ Value Capture through TIF ✓ Earned Income • Appointed board representation could be tailored to provide representation for municipal, landowner and community partners Governance • Dedicated staff implement park operations • Can manage operations/maintenance and capital improvements, if desired
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT 10 Scenario 1 Precedent: Lake Lemon (IN) Conservancy District
Lake Lemon City State & Community Private • Conservancy Federal Partners Land- Coordinates across landowners District Agencies holders X Coordination X X • special district tax Implementation Support assessment X X Capital • Indiana Conservancy Act Development water X X resource management. X X Ongoing Park • Representation limited to landowners X X Operations X X
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 1: Special Park District
Opportunities Challenges
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HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 2: Regional Governance Entities
✓ ✓ Fundraising Capacity ✓ ✓ ✓
• Governance •
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 2 Precedent: Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
Boston City of State & Community Private Harbor Boston Federal Partners Land- Island Agencies holders • Boston Harbor Islands Partnership Partnership X Coordination X formal charter Implementation X X coordinate across agencies Support channel capital funds Capital Development X X • Ongoing Park voting representation Operations X
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 2 Precedent: LA River Cooperation Committee
LA River Local State & Community Private • Coordination LA River Committee Cities Federal Partners Land- (15) Agencies holders LA River X Cooperation Committee Coordination X X multiple jurisdictions Implementation X X X Support X • Capital Development MOU XX X X Ongoing Park Operations • Once built local municipalities
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 2: Regional Governance Entity
Opportunities Challenges
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DRAFT Scenario 3: Coordinating non-profits
✓ ✓ Fundraising Capacity ✓ ✓ ✓
• Governance •
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 3: Coordinating non-profits
Coordinati Local State & Community Private • strong ng Non- Municipali Federal Partners Land- Profit ties Agencies holders examples capable non- X profits Coordination X X Implementation Support • contract X Capital Development programming or operations board X membership. Ongoing Park Operations X • conduits additional funding
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT Scenario 3: Coordinating Nonprofit i
Opportunities Challenges
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DRAFT Scenario 2 + 3 Precedents: Boston Harbor Now + Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
Boston Boston City of State & Private Harbor Harbor Boston Federal Landholders Island Now Agencies Partnership Coordination X X Implementation X X Support
Capital X Development X X X Ongoing Park X Operations X
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT
Structural Ability to Deliver on Plan Compelling Sufficient Challenging
Special Park District Regional Coordinating Governance Entity Non-profit
Effectiveness
Economic Sustainability
Political viability
Feasibility
HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Ongoing Maintenance Planning & Design Project Implementation & Special Projects Special Park District Non-Profit Coordinator Regional Entity
Coordination
Implementation Support
Capital Project Development
Ongoing Park Operations
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HR&A Advisors, Inc. DRAFT DISCUSSION AND STRAWTOWN-KOTEEWI WORKSHOP Recommendation Prioritize! Key Partners Recommendation Low High Recommendation Low High Recommendation Low High Recommendation Low High Recommendation Low High Recommendation Low High
Present Riverwide story Land principles in focus areas (pilots) and identify riverwide impacts Workshop Review recommendations, start to brainstorm phasing and partner needs