Partners City of Dayton Five Rivers MetroParks Miami Conservancy District Dayton Downtown Dayton Partnership Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Montgomery County Greater Dayton RTA

Additional Funding Montgomery County Land Bank Riverfront The Dayton Foundation

Consultants Sasaki Human Nature KZF Design Plan Agency Landscape + Planning 2018 Plan Summary Full plan available at www.daytonohio.gov

Adopted, Dayton City Plan Board, August 14, 2018 Adopted, Dayton City Commission, October 10, 2018, Resolution 6368-18

Executive Summary

Dayton Riverfront Plan Report

The Stillwater River. Wolf Creek. Mad River. The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Great Miami River. How many cities can boast the Downtown Dayton Partnership, and the that four waterways traverse their downtown? Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Dayton’s rivers and creeks are the lifeblood Additional funding support was provided by The of the region, linking neighborhoods, lending Dayton Foundation and the Montgomery County a dramatic backdrop for downtown events, Land Bank. and drawing people into the river for outdoor recreation activities. From paddling amid the Looking to the Future natural surroundings of the eastern Mad River The plan is defined by six goals, which build on to attending a concert at RiverScape MetroPark, community and partner values for the future downtown Dayton’s riverfronts today offer an of the riverfront. The goals set high aspirations extraordinary benefit to the community; one for the riverfront and will help to guide that is not yet fully realized. Building on decades decision-making throughout the planning and of efforts to ensure protection of the city from implementation process. flooding; strong momentum in the local economy; and new recreation projects to activate the water, ▸▸ Economic Engine - Leverage the rivers to 2018 is the moment to put the forgotten areas of catalyze development in greater downtown Dayton’s riverfronts back on the map. and ensure long-term vitality of the region. ▸▸ Something for Everyone - Provide more During twelve months in 2017 and 2018, more diverse programs and experiences, and than 3,000 members of the Dayton community ensure their equitable distribution across the came together to create a vision for their riverfront. riverfronts as a more connected, activated, and healthier resource for the future. Downtown ▸▸ Heart of Dayton - Enhance Dayton’s identity Dayton lies at the center of the riverfront through placemaking that celebrates the planning area and expands out three miles in four historic legacy, cultural heritage, and vibrant directions. The Dayton Riverfront Plan includes an future of its rivers. Bring catalyst sites and Technology and innovation foster overall framework for the greater downtown area creative solutions to the evolving ▸▸ Healthy City - Build in places and programs neighborhood infill into the and river corridors as well as conceptual designs issues in Dayton’s physical and that support health, safety, and wellness for discussion to strengthen to improve ten riverfront parks and connect into cultural landscapes all who live, learn, work, and play along the connectivity the regional paved trail network. Through online riverfront. surveys, multiple public meetings, feedback at local events, and small group discussions, the ▸▸ Many Rivers, One City - Improve access Create cultural connectivity Stregthen downtown Dayton's pull community worked diligently to help create this through physical connections to and across by physically connecting as an convener of people, ideas, plan. the riverfront and to the surrounding communities and institutions and creativity throughtout the community. corridors The Plan was created from a partnership-driven revitalization effort that brought together ▸▸ Living Protection - Promote the ecological Educational institutions support Celebrate Five Rivers MetroParks, Miami Conservancy health of the riverfront while continuing to a continually evolving community characteristics District, the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, protect from flooding. and supply students to participate of historic districts in downtown activities

8 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9 Celebrating Dayton’s Identity Downtown Mad River: Innovation Corridor The plan celebrates the diverse nature of Dayton’s Downtown Dayton’s riverfront areas are Imagine a mixed use, innovation corridor that presence in the riverfront park system grows with riverfronts. The recommendations form a reimagined as the city’s active, highly yields a sustainable employment center between an expansion to Wesleyan MetroPark and a new framework for action over the next decades and programmed riverfront areas. The transformation Downtown and the Wright-Patterson base open space meadow that - finally - fully connects seek to activate more land for public use, enhance of vacant, underutilized land west of I-75 into adjacent to Downtown Dayton’s most natural, the Wolf Creek trail. Along the Stillwater River community access to each waterway, and spur Sunset Park creates a new destination that verdant river zone. The Mad River’s outdoor and Great Miami River (north of downtown), investment spanning out from the downtown, all links Downtown into West Dayton. Sunset Park recreation potential is expanded with boat access Wegerzyn, DeWeese, Triangle, Island, Kettering, while amplifying the distinct qualities and assets becomes the terminus of an important Downtown and water quality strategies. and Deeds Point MetroParks and parks become along each of the four river and creek corridors. Loop - a connected riverfront trail that links a linked network of neighborhood open spaces, Wolf Creek and the Stillwater, Mad and Great revitalized riverfront destinations from Sunset to Realizing the Vision providing a range of active and passive recreation opportunities. Miami Rivers each have unique identities today. Riverscape Metropark. For new development in While the full riverfront plan will be realized over The framework draws on these identities to this zone, the plan promotes active ground levels decades, the plan includes an implementation The plan includes conceptual ideas for the ten ensure that Dayton’s riverfronts continue to offer and opportunities for riverfront restaurants. strategy and conceptual designs for 10 riverfront focal parks detailed on the following page. varied experiences that are representative of the parks, with many near-term strategies that surroundings neighborhoods and key landmarks. Wolf Creek: A Community Corridor can happen right away. The design of each park In the next several decades, imagine what Imagine the neighborhoods and open spaces along builds on its location within the river system the riverfront system will look like. The Centered on Downtown, the riverfront framework the Wolf Creek Community Corridor as a series and program framework. While each park has a neighborhoods will have access to unparalleled reinforces important themes in each of the four of vibrant neighborhoods linked by a continuous discreet theme and physical plan, a key goal is to and well-loved parks. The activities and river corridors: a residential community within trail and linear open space along the creek. create better connectivity among adjacent parks, attractions along the riverfront will activate its the Wolf Creek corridor; educational institutions Transformation of several creekside sites into new between parks and trail systems, and among waters and connect the city’s neighborhoods. in the South Great Miami River, cultural assets open spaces and redevelopment will couple with programmatic opportunities. The downtown will lead economic growth within the Great Miami River and Stillwater important trail connections to link Wolf Creek that benefits the entire region. The Dayton River to the north; and innovation, technology RiverScape, River’s Edge, Sunrise, and Sunset into broader, regional trail systems. Riverfront Plan is a foundation to make all of these and nature along the Mad River. While it is connect together to comprise the downtown aspirations possible, and to leverage its riverfront important to protect some of the special qualities loop, a continuous trail with a series of distinct South Great Miami River: Education Corridor as a vital shared asset for everyone. of each place today, the plan asks us to imagine experiences along it that can attract lunchtime a transformation through greater riverside Imagine a knowledge corridor defined by walkers or host evening activities. Wolf Creek’s activation, placemaking, and connectivity that will new river crossings, improved trails, and safe occur over the next twenty years. walkable streets between the river and Sinclair College, University of Dayton, Carillon Historical Wright Brothers Parkway Park, Chaminade Julienne High School, and Dayton’s rivers, open spaces and multi-modal Ponitz Career Technology Center. As future transportation network converge at the redevelopment occurs, a new relationship to downtown, and are anchored by a continuous loop the river will be forged, prioritizing access and road that embraces the city. This loop, known engagement for all and better connecting to the as the Wright Brothers Parkway, references neighborhoods and education campuses. Olmsted’s original vision and is imagined as a strengthened entry experience that links North Great Miami River and Stillwater River: Cultural Corridor downtown neighborhoods and river amenities into the broader region. Imagine a serene urban oasis where Dayton’s history of arts, science, and invention are celebrated. With a cultural trail that spans both sides of the river and enhances connections to Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the Great Miami River and Stillwater River can serve as the cultural spine for Dayton. Andy Snow Photography

10 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11 1 DeWeese Park Join the east and west sides of the Stillwater River with a continous loop trail along this linear PARK PLANS neighborhood park.

2 Triangle Park Create a neighborhood outdoor recreation resource with strong links to surrounding cultural institutions,

neighborhoods, and the confluence of the Great Miami Cultural Corridor and Stillwater Rivers. 1 3 Island MetroPark Facilitate activity at the river level to drive community engagement and enhance habitat and at this river hub.

4 Kettering Field More than just a sports venue, Kettering Field 2 becomes an adventure hub for the city and connects to the riverfront with a re-imagined North Bend Boulevard promenade.

5 Deeds Point MetroPark Experience monumental views at the confluence of the Great Miami and Mad Rivers, taken in from a series of 3 leisure gardens, decks, and terraces. 4 6 RiverScape MetroPark Enhance the successful downtown living room park with reimagined adjacent buildings, connections to the downtown, and extensive programming including 10

festivals, beer gardens, movie nights, and music. Cultural Corridor 7 River's Edge Park 5 Consolidate the park and terrace the edges, providing riverfront space for fishing, recreation, and exercise along a continuous track of activity

9 Sunrise MetroPark and Sunset Park 8 7 6 Link the two sides of downtown Dayton and the cultural resources within through a continuous open 9 space network with a park bridge linking the two 8

sides of the river, an art walk, downtown meadow, and Downtown Hub intergenerational activity spaces.

10 Wesleyan MetroPark Explore the urban wilderness with enhanced trails, N nature play spaces, a zipline, and of course, Adventure 0' 300'600' 1200' Central programs.

12 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 13 Needmore Rd

Shoup Mill Rd

Wright Brothers Parkway Harshman Rd

DeWeese Park

Stillwater River Connected, Green Conveyor Dixie Dr Brandt Pike

a vehicular loop that encircles the study area Valley St “... the most characteristic topographical Main St Triangle Park Great MiamiTroy St River features of Dayton are the four rivers. The and connects the region into the core. This next are the hills, and the next the few parkway has already begun to take shape: a remaining patches of woods and lastly section currently exists between Salem Avenue and I-75 at the northern edge of the city. The loop Island MetroPark the broad fertile fields. It is of the utmost Study Area is envisioned to be composed of Shoup Mill Road, importance, therefore, that there should be Wesleyan MetroPark Riverside Dr Kettering Field parkways along the river.” Needmore Road, Harshman Road, Woodman Road, Keowee St

Salem Ave Dorothy Lane, Dixie Avenue, Main Street, and Valley St (Olmsted Brothers Park System Master Plan, 1911 ) Gettysburg Avenue and will serve as a threshold into greater downtown. Large, regional-scale Mad River Strong connections are the hallmark of a James H McGee Blvd Deeds Point MetroPark successful, functional riverfront system. The open spaces marking the intersection of each river Sunrise MetroPark or creek corridor, including Wegerzyn Gardens, Wolf Creek First St Greater Dayton area sits at the center of a well- RiverScape MetroPark Wesleyan, and Eastwood MetroParks as well as connected region marked by green corridors, River's Edge Park Moraine Airfield and Water Park. Each of these E Third St large regional parks, and the rivers themselves. Sunset Park In 1911, the well-respected landscape architecture large parks holds major gateway potential for Main St 5th St firm, Olmsted Brothers, created a master plan for people entering greater downtown outside of the city, or entering the park and river system. Key the Dayton park system that left a strong imprint W Third St Wayne Ave on the city’s growth. These green, radial parkways streets extending from this perimeter loop to the downtown core include East and West Third and large open spaces are testaments to the plan's Linden Ave legacy and present an opportunity to connect Street, Brandt Pike, Salem Avenue, Main Street,

and Wilmington Avenue. these spaces into a larger riverfront network that Dr Woodman Germantown St connects into the region. Ultimately, the Wright Brothers Parkway offers

Brown St Today, parks and trails leverage the river corridors the potential to reimagine and link a series of Watervliet Ave arterials that can do more than connect traffic— Loop Parkway Brothers Wright toward a cohesive linear open space network. Wilmington Ave they can bring regional communities into greater Nicholas Rd Remnants of the Olmstedian parkway system Main St exist today, but have lost their character and have downtown and into a network of open space changed through development of the city over amenities. time. As the Olmsted Brothers Park System plan

noted, “Theoretically, there should be boulevards Ave Gettysburg and parkways radiating from the civic center, in or adjoining the central business district of a city, LEGEND to its great suburban parks, and circumferential City of Dayton Extents parkways connecting these great parks.” Connector Road & Corridors

Great Miami River Traces of this historic, circumferential system can Focal Park Anchor Park be found today, helped along by previous planning Dorothy Ln efforts. The Dayton Riverfront Plan envisions Regional Open Space

completing this by highlighting, branding, and Main St Dixie Ave enhancing them as the Wright Brothers Parkway,

0 MI 1/4 MI 1/2 MI 1 MI N

46 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 47 Wright Brothers Parkway Connected, Green Conveyor

As a regional system, the Wright Brothers Corridor Gateway Parkway (WBP) will pass through a variety of land One of WBP's primary functions is to uses, and its character must adapt to each while connect surrounding communities to the still maintaining a strong and identifiable brand four water corridors leading into downtown. of its own. The five main road typologies that are Recommendations include the following. part of the parkway system are rural parkways, suburban parkways, corridor gateways, urban ▸▸ Create a unique sense of arrival at each of Top Left to Right: collectors, and main streets (adjacent towns). the four corridors, community, cultural, Merritt Parkway, CT technology, and education, that is tailored to Denver Parkway Morgan Sylvan Way, Seattle Rural Parkway its identity. Middle Top: Much of the parkway passes through rural land ▸▸ Link the corridor gateways to regional open Fish Island, London uses. There are many opportunities to invest spaces; Wesleyan MetroPark, Wegerzyn Merritt Parkway, CT in the WBP along this fast-moving corridor. Gardens MetroPark, Eastwood MetroPark, Middle Bottom: Recommendations include the following. Hills and Dales MetroPark, and Carillon Euclid Avenue, Cleveland ▸▸ Establish a system identity for the parkway Historical Park. Western Ave, Cambridge, MA that is easily navigable, and focused around a Bottom: brand. Urban Collector Bell Street Park, Seattle Main Street, Saratoga Springs Collector roads such as Salem Avenue, W Third ▸▸ Link communities through a common street Street, Springfield Street, and Germantown St language and quality of design and materials, are important arterials to and from downtown. creating less disparate experiences along the These collectors should serve the surrounding parkway loop. communities as economic development zones ▸▸ Propagate trees and ground plantings along with multi-modal transportation options. the parkways and establish safe wildlife Recommendations include the following. corridors. ▸▸ Prioritize the creation of multi-modal streets. Town Main Street Suburban Parkway ▸▸ Leverage existing amenities along the collector Characterized by desne, residential communities, such as schools, parks, and businesses as punctuated with retail districts, the parkway catalysts for future economic development. should introduce slower speeds, opportunties for walkwable connections, and more diverse Main Streets (Adjacent Towns) transportation options. Recommenations include WBP passes through numerous towns, giving the following. each a chance to shape the parkway and establish ▸▸ Urbanize suburban edges by improving their unique brand along their stretch of road. streetscapes and increasing walkability. Recommendations include the following.

▸▸ Connect suburban communities to amenities ▸▸ Establish a finer scale at the downtown level, such as parks, retail, and restaurants along shrinking lane counts and sizes in order to the parkway through multi-modal transit slow down traffic and provide safe pedestrian options, increasing the community's ability to crossings, promote downtown businesses, and get places without a vehicle. imbue a sense of community pride in their public realm.

48 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 49 Riverside Dr

DEED’S Downtown Core walkable streets and sidewalks, shade trees and POINT pocket parks, and retail mix all contribute to a RIVER’S EDGE PARK METROPARK Downtown Today vibrant, connected public realm. Over the last 15 years, downtown Dayton has Yet amidst this renaissance, some of the physical become increasingly alive with activity. In Grafton Hill addition to a trend toward urban living, new and experiential challenges of linking downtown cultural and recreational amenities have attracted to its rivers and nearby neighborhoods have Fiver Rivers businesses and residents to relocate downtown. become more acute and observable. Currently, the Great Miami River and other major infrastructure These new residents, employees, and visitors Old Dayton have played a significant role in both creating and elements (notably, I-75) physically divide View demanding more reasons to live, work, and play downtown from areas across the river including downtown. the west side neighborhoods, the Dayton Art Riverview Ave CareSource Institute, and other cultural and recreational Monument Ave Downtown today is an authentic urban district assets. Pedestrian connections both along and with a walkable scale that serves as a hub of across the river are difficult and sometimes feel collisions, connections, and creativity for the unsafe to be in or are difficult to navigate. While Downtown region. Surrounded to the north and west by RiverScape has been successful at drawing people Dayton Metro

Library waterways, a few key moments lend a strong St Main N to a riverfront park, the actual core of downtown Premier Health identity and presence along its riverfront. activity is separated from RiverScape by several Group RiverScape MetroPark and the new river run are blocks. Likewise, River’s Edge, while physically Third St key parts of this success, and the recent relocation close to RiverScape, is in need of updating and of the I-75 ramps have opened up significant feels disconnected. All of this means that the Future Levitt Pavilion opportunity for better engagement to the west. downtown riverfront from Fifth Street to Deeds a grass roots effort to reconnect/renew all of the Point MetroPark lacks the sense of a unified neighborhoods encircling the CBD into a necklace destination for people to visit and enjoy. Likewise, Sinclair College of districts that was launched in 1974 with the Dayton is fortunate to have human-scaled rivers Wright-Dunbar creation of the Oregon District as Dayton's that can easily be crossed on foot or visually I-75 first historic district. Historic Districts like the connected, but today, programmatically and Oregon District are some of the most walkable physically, only a minimal relationship exists from neighborhoods in the city. The materiality, downtown across its rivers.

LEGEND Culture Corridor Technology Corridor Community Corridor Downtown Corridor Boulevard Barrier Barrier to River N

RiverScape MetroPark Promenade RiverScape Swings Deeds Point MetroPark Sunrise MetroPark River's Edge MetroPark Robert Drive

54 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 55 Parks, Open Space and Environment Transportation, Trails, and Access Urban and Neighborhood Development

▸▸ Create a downtown loop trail that connects both sides of the river to ▸▸ Expand open space along the Wolf Creek ▸▸ Prioritize riverfront retail, restaurant, and downtown. The loop will strengthen the links between RiverScape, confluence and create a landing zone for the activation within the Monument Avenue river River’s Edge, and Sunset parks with a single linear park, over a mile pedestrian connector bridge at Sunrise MetroPark. zone. in length, and connect west across the river with at Sunset Park and north to McPherson East, completing an effort that began in the ▸▸ Close Negley Place to Middle Street to expand ▸▸ Seek redevelopment opportunities on key sites 1970s. McIntosh Park to Wolf Creek. along Monument Avenue that create a front door along the riverfront at and near RiverScape, ▸▸ Infuse art into public space downtown to reinforce gateways and ▸▸ Design Sunrise MetroPark and McIntosh Park to including adaptive reuse of the city-owned fire turn trails—like the new downtown river loop—into galleries for read as one connected experience. artwork, storytelling, and placemaking. station site, 911 building, and other vacant or Downtown Core Vision ▸▸ Close Forest Ave from Stoddard Ave to Riverview underutilized parcels. ▸▸ Use art, lighting, and programming to strengthen the I-75 under- Ave and tighten free right turns along Riverview bridge connections for pedestrians or bikers and develop road and ▸▸ Redevelop key riverfront sites on the northern Ave. With all the energy intersection reconfigurations where possible. bank in the McPherson east neighborhood, with ▸▸ 10 year renovation plan for Salem Ave Bridge open space amenities that reflect a cross-river around downtown, many ▸▸ Link the riverfront to other downtown destinations like the Levitt to include road diet that considers parking link to RiverScape. Leverage the river runs as opportunities exist to Pavilion, Courthouse Square, the Fifth Third Field, and the Dayton waterfront connectors and as locations for bank- Metro Library Main Branch. and multi-modal access, Dayton View Bridge, promote a multi-faceted Fifth Street Bridge, and plans for 3rd St bridge side investment. ▸▸ Create a major pedestrian connection west across the river from to include improved pedestrian connections, ▸▸ Focus infill and redevelopment opportunities to live-work-play-create Sunrise to Sunset that capitalizes on the I-75 realignment and road diets, parallel parking on bridges, and tree build a stronger gateway and sense of place east dynamic by better creates a sense of place at a new Sunset Park. planting aesthetically align with Third St in of I-75 between Third Street and Monument connecting downtown’s ▸▸ Design Third Street as a pedestrian-oriented space that draws Wright Dunbar and Fifth St in the Oregon District Avenue. people from the downtown civic core to the water at Sunset Park. assets and focusing on ▸▸ Close Robert Drive to expand the Sunset Park ▸▸ Coordinate riverfront development to line up riverfront placemaking ▸▸ Activate Third Street on top of the underground parking garage at portion of the downtown loop open space network with recent infrastructure construction and the County Administration Building. and allow for water access parking under I-75 at development projects (Bank Street construction, improvements. Key First St Bridge. ▸▸ Design Sunrise MetroPark and Sunset Park as one, complementary DAI River Ramp, etc.). opportunities include the park . ▸▸ Improve multi-modal connections along ▸▸ Create a vision to reinvest and reimagine the Monument Avenue including a downtown following: ▸▸ Expand RiverScape to the west and extend the River’s Edge Entry western edge of West Monument and West riverfront bus shuttle. Plaza to connect to Monument Avenue. First Streets area as an identifiable new live/ ▸▸ Improve existing bridge connections north work/play community that would become a new ▸▸ Establish an exterior materials and lighting strategy that unifies addition to the constellation of communities the downtown loop and fosters safety, intrigue, and access. for better pedestrian use from downtown to McPherson and to Deeds Point MetroPark. Expand encircling the central business district. ▸▸ Support habitat creation for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife Riverside Dr bridge as a pedestrian connection ▸▸ Create a new gateway to the Jane Reece within the downtown core along existing abutments. Explore adding a new neighborhood and Mcintosh Park at the ▸▸ Implement green infrastructure for stormwater management and pedestrian bridge from Deeds Point to McPherson intersection of Riverview Avenue and Edwin wellhead protection in all developments and where possible within as further development in the area occurs. C. Moses Boulevard that safely connects this existing properties. Possible strategies include vegetated roofs, historic neighborhood back to the waterfront. street trees, bioretention swales and demonstration gardens, and ▸▸ Complete the North Shore walkway improvements pervious pavement systems. from Linwood St to Main St along the top of the levee north of RiverScape MetroPark. ▸▸ Long-term, as capital and operational funds are identified and a transition plan is established, Five Rivers MetroPark will assume ▸▸ Create road diet along Riverview Ave and Edwin responsibility for the public open spaces along Dayton's riverfronts C. Moses Boulevard to allow parallel parking and 56 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN via long term leases. increase park land. RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 57 Downtown Core Actions Parks, Open Space and Environment:

1 Create a continuous downtown park loop 2 Pedestrian Park over the River spanning east to west 3 Under-bridge connections 3 4 Downtown pedestrian connections to the riverfront 5 Third Street as a pedestrian-oriented corridor 6 Third Street underground parking garage roof 7 RiverScape & River’s Edge extension

Forest Ave Continuous exterior materials & lighting strategy 8 Main St 10 9 Art in public spaces 10 9 10 Find ways to introduce habitat and native plant communities

Transportation, Trails and Access: 4 3 10 1 8 3 1 Continuous downtown park loop 9 9 Salem Ave 10 1 2 Wolf Creek confluence expansion 8 3 Sunset, Sunrise, and McIntosh Parks as one connected experience. 9 1 4 7 2 1 9 4 Improve intersection at Riverview Dr. and Forest Ave closure 1 8 5 5 Bridge Improvements & on-bridge parking (3rd St, Monument Ave, 8 1 Monument Ave & Salem Ave) 4 6 3 10 Robert Dr closure & water access parking under I-75 at First St 6 5 4 bridge 4 3 7 Fifth St Bridge connection: Sinclair College and Wright-Dunbar 4 3 8 Multi-modal connection improvements along Monument Ave 8 4 3 4 Riverside Dr Bridge pedestrian expansion using existing abutments 10 9 2 2 LEGEND 2 North Shore Parkway park and pathway improvements At-Grade Crossing Improvement 10 9 6 5 Underpass Crossing Improvement 4 Urban and Neighborhood Development: 10 3 Existing Pedestrian River Access 5 Proposed Pedestrian River Access 1 Monument Avenue: riverfront retail, restaurant and activation Existing Boat Access Proposed Boat Access Adaptive reuse of the city-owned fire station site & former 911 2 5 Proposed Pedestrian Connection building Existing Trail Proposed Trail 3 McPherson east neighborhood redevelopment Downtown Loop Street Improvements & Safe Routes to 4 Infill development along I-75 from Third St. to Monument Avenue N 0' 250' 500' 1000' 3 7 Schools 5 Coordinate future development with current projects (ex. Bank St)

58 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 59 Wolf Creek Community Corridor Cornell Dr Philadelphia Dr

Canfield Ave Today

Flowing west of downtown, Wolf Creek sits at the center of an area defined by a series of evolving

Rosedale Dr Broadway St historic neighborhoods connected to the core by Cornell Heights Third Street, Salem Avenue, and Wolf Creek. With a mostly residential presence with neighborhood- James H McGee Blvd

supporting uses, Wolf Creek is an important Gettysburg AveGettysburg community corridor in Dayton. This corridor Southern Dayton Brooklyn Ave Brooklyn View has a strong history and sense of place, and is Old Dayton View positioned for reinvestments and revitalization. Dayton Tire and Rubber The Wright Dunbar Business district marks important moments in Dayton’s history and has experienced recent reinvestment. Recent

Hoover Ave community health planning efforts have brought

Paul Lawrence Dunbar St Wolf Creek new attention to recreation, activity, and healthy Wright Dunbar lifestyles for residents in the area. Previous District SCC West Wood planning efforts have supported revitalization in West Third Street Historic District within the Wright Dunbar Business District. Wolf Creek corridor is also home to Wesleyan MetroPark,

I-75 which bridges the creek and anchors the western end of the study area. Adventure Central, located Route 35 on the edge of Wesleyan, is a youth center that draws on its creekside location for nature exploration and skills development.

Yet, the Wolf Creek community corridor is N LEGEND challenged by a railroad and multiple active Top: Pedaling through the Wright-Dunbar Neighborhood Culture Corridor and inactive industrial sites that block access Bottom: Fishing at Wesleyan MetroPark Technology Corridor to the river. Additionally, without a meaningful Community Corridor pedestrian connection to downtown, the Downtown Corridor neighborhood can feel disconnected. Investment in Boulevard Barrier infrastructure improvements across and along the Barrier to River creek has made strides, but it remains fragmented and more is needed. The neighborhood is characterized by a higher rate of vacant residential parcels and buildings than other areas of greater downtown. Similar to other waterways in Dayton, dense vegetation has grown along the creek and impedes views and safe access. Additionally, James H. McGee Boulevard separates Wolf Creek and Adventure Central from the neighborhoods.

62 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 63 Parks, Open Space, and Environment Transportation, Trails, and Access Urban and Neighborhood Development

▸▸ Expand Wesleyan MetroPark through land acquisition ▸▸ Complete the off-street trail network along both ▸▸ Work with Adventure Central to advance and to the west, which allows greater access to water, sides of Wolf Creek from Adventure Central to the expand the exceptional work they do with the fishing, and nature (project in progress). Great Miami confluence. This project is a priority community. and will entail careful coordination with the Community Corridor Vision ▸▸ Transform the former Dayton Tire and Rubber site railway right-of-way, crossings, easements with ▸▸ Leverage the cluster of open spaces and vacant The Wolf Creek Community into Rosedale Meadow, a scenic natural park and area private property, and creative solutions. lots along the creek for both open space and that incorporates an important missing trail link. community development (Dayton Tire, More for ▸▸ Connect the Wolf Creek Bikeway into the regional Corridor is envisioned as a series Less, and Joan Hiers Park). of healthy neighborhoods with ▸▸ Strategically land bank properties along the creek trail system to Trotwood, west of Wesleyan corridor to create continuous public open space and MetroPark. This connection links Wolf Creek ▸▸ Infill development and retail corridor a connected trail and linear to improve physical and visual connections to the Bikeway and the Trotwood community to the improvements to the Wright Dunbar network of over 300 miles of trails and bikeways open space at its center that creek and adjacent neighborhoods. Explore using the neighborhood. Work with the up and coming criss-crossing the county. knits the corridor together. New highly visible land bank properties at the river and neighborhood to determine community needs. neighborhood infill development creek confluence as sites for community programs, ▸▸ Modify James H. McGee Boulevard to reflect community gardens, stormwater management current traffic levels, increase green space ▸▸ Incorporate place-based solutions for and transformation of large demonstration sites and other community along the park side of the street, and allow safe community economic development such creekside sites will couple with development opportunities. pedestrian travel along and across it. as Gettysburg Ave Wolf Creek intersection development and utilizing cultural resource important trail connections and ▸▸ Implement green infrastructure for stormwater ▸▸ Connect people to nature through coordination areas like Wright Dunbar District. In more open space that makes management and wellhead protection in all with programs supporting safe routes to and from addition, address the issue of food deserts developments and where possible within existing schools and institutions. by incorporating grocery stores into the this area regionally connected properties. Possible strategies include vegetated roofs, and vibrant. Key projects to street trees, bioretention swales and demonstration ▸▸ Extend McIntosh Park to the Wolf Creek development strategy for the area. gardens, and pervious pavement systems. Work with waterfront by closing Negley Place to Middle ▸▸ Invest in creekside catalyst sites to connect accomplish this vision include the existing, large sports facilities to integrate stormwater Street. following. management and habitat in interstitial spaces. neighborhoods to the north and south of Wolf ▸▸ Transform lower Salem Avenue through a Creek. ▸▸ Through signage or other gateway elements, establish comprehensive complete street strategy and by a Wolf Creek gateway along the Gettysburg Avenue adding placemaking elements to create a sense of ▸▸ Strengthen West Third Street and Salem portion of the Wright Brothers Parkway. place at a scale that is navigable and inviting for Avenue corridors by strategically investing pedestrians. in streetscape improvements that align ▸▸ Create a Park over the River across the Great Miami with physical, commercial, and residential River that connects the Wolf Creek neighborhood to investments. downtown via a new Sunset Park (also discussed in the downtown core section). ▸▸ Create opportunities for mixed-use development that builds vibrant mixed-income communities ▸▸ Long-term, as capital and operational funds are that attract new residents and support existing identified and a transition plan is established, Five ones through strategies that preserve home Rivers MetroPark will assume responsibility for the ownership and provide pathways to wealth public open spaces along Dayton's riverfronts via long creation.

64 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN term leases. RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 65 Community Corridor Actions

Parks, Open Space and Environment:

1 Wolf Creek Greenway: Strategic land banking LEGEND to create continuous park from downtown to At-Grade Crossing Improvement Wesleyan MetroPark Underpass Crossing Improvement 2 Wesleyan MetroPark expansion Existing Pedestrian River Access Proposed Pedestrian River Access 3 Wolf Creek gateway along Gettysburg Avenue. Existing Boat Access 4 Dayton Tire & Rubber site (Rosedale Meadow) Ave Proposed Boat Access 5 Proposed Pedestrian Connection Pedestrian Park over the River 5 2 Existing Trail

Gettysburg Proposed Trail Transportation, Trails and Access: Downtown Loop 2 4 3 Street Improvements & Safe Routes to 1 Wolf Creek Greenway: Trails on both sides of the Schools creek Cornell Dr 2 Connect the Wolf Creek trail to Trotwood. 1 3 3 Expand trails and neighborhood access to 3

Wesleyan MetroPark. Salem Ave 4 James H. McGee Boulevard: Green Space & Access 5 Safe routes to and from schools, parks, and institutions. 1

6 Negley Place to Middle Street closure & soften 2 W Grand Ave 1 Philadelphia Dr levee condition. Close Dakota Street between 1 Sweetman Street and Paisley Street. 4 1 James H McGee

Urban and Neighborhood Development: Blvd Rosedale Dr 5 1 Leverage the cluster of open spaces and vacant 5 2

N Broadway St 5 lots along the creek 1 1 2 4 2 Infill housing and development along the corridor: Ave Brooklyn encourage mixed-use development that facilitates 1 5 1 1 mixed-income communities that support current 1 1 2 1 residents and strengthen existing development 5 1 6 3 Place-based solutions for community economic Hoover Ave 1 1 6 5 development like utilizing cultural resources at 2 1 Wright-Dunbar District and school zones 4 2 3 3 St 4 New facility and park amenities at Weselyan 5 W Third MetroPark expansion N 5 Strengthen W. Third Street and Salem Avenue 0' 250' 500' 1000' Corridors

66 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN DRAFT RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 67 Imagine the Wolf Creek Trail and Rosedale Meadow Park The existing trail network along Wolf Creek currently runs along James H. McGee Boulevard to

Oakridge Drive before heading north to the inside of Gettysburg Ave the levee along the creek edge.

The public has expressed concern over maintenance Extend trail to Trotwood of the trails and open spaces along the corridor, citing broken glass, debris, and lack of lighting as reasons for lack of use. This plan supports efforts to construct the Trotwood connector, a 3.5-mile trail link between Trotwood and Wesleyan MetroPark, and encourages trail connections north of the creek Cornell Dr to support neighborhoods without an immediate access point to the system.

In the near-term, the existing trails will be Salem Ave enhanced, activated, and monitored to ensure the safety of those who use the trail. Most parcels along the creek are vacant or underutilized and the majority of the land will require environmental remediation before it can be redeveloped. Rosedale

Meadow, the former Dayton Tire site, a 40-acre Philadelphia Dr parcel at the intersection of Rosedale Drive and West W Grand Ave Riverview Avenue, is an opportune site for a trail link that provides unique, new recreation opportunities James H McGee Blvd like walking trails and mountain biking tracks Rosedale Dr amid a natural meadow. West of Rosedale Meadow, creative trail solutions will bring the alignment close to Wolf Creek to mediate the adjacent railroad. Rosedale Meadow Park St N Broadway The plan also recommends enhancements to existing pedestrian crossings and new crossings Ave Brooklyn close to neighborhoods, so the roadway operates as less of a barrier to this important public amenity. The improved and new trails along both sides of the Wolf Creek Trail will terminate to the east at the Paul Laurence Dunbar St West Dayton gateway Park over the River—an iconic Hoover Ave structure that connects both sides of the river and supports city’s commitment to better connect over its defining waterways. W Third St

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68 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 69 Stillwater & Great Miami River LEGEND Culture Corridor Cultural Corridor Technology Corridor Community Corridor Today The vehicular nature of the road further limits Downtown Corridor access to the river or DeWeese Park from the west, Boulevard Barrier North of downtown, the study area includes the and gaps in the trails exist along this stretch. Barrier to River stretch of the Stillwater River from Wegerzyn Riverside Drive is often difficult to cross leaving Gardens MetroPark south to where it meets residents of Riverdale, Santa Clara, and North the Great Miami River, and the portion of the Riverdale neighborhoods without safe and easy Great Miami River from North Keowee Bridge access to the river and parks on the east bank. to Deeds Point MetroPark: the cultural corridor. A bicycle trail connects most of the parks along The Stillwater corridor includes many of Dayton’s the Stillwater, but when it runs through Island

notable cultural destinations, including the MetroPark toward Kettering Field and Deeds Dixie Dr Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Wegerzyn Point MetroPark, the sense of continuity between Gardens MetroPark, DeWeese MetroPark, Triangle the parks is lost and the potential for a cohesive Park, Island MetroPark, Kroc Center, and the open space experience along the river is reduced. well-used recreational fields at Kettering Field. Montgomery County Child Services The river passes through established residential Finally, while the area is rich in cultural neighborhoods with strong history and low institutions and landmarks, they are not DeWeese currently as well-connected to the park system vacancy rates. Main St or neighborhoods as they could be. Aside from This area benefits from expansive access to being significant cultural and historic facilities, regional trails and spectacular views of downtown the Dayton Art Institute, Masonic Temple, Island North from Deeds Point MetroPark. The Stillwater River MetroPark band shell, and Boonshoft Museum are Riverdale Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is one of the most natural waterways in greater also architectural landmarks, but the connections downtown. Lush riparian vegetation grows on between these places are disjointed. both banks, and the riverbed’s boulders and

cobbles are characteristic of the region. Small in Riverside Dr I-75 scale and width, the Stillwater is an approachable and accessible river that provides numerous McCook Field opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, and play. Ridge Ave The potential of this corridor to be a significant Kroc Center community asset was first recognized in the 1911 Salem Ave Olmsted Brothers plan for the City of Dayton. Keowee St The plan envisioned a network of parkways and connected green spaces along the rivers, Helena St and over the last century, portions of the vision have been realized in this corridor—from the Grandview Medical location of Riverside Drive to the string of parks Center along the riverbanks. However, the existing features have yet to fully achieve the intent Grafton Hill McPherson of the plan and challenges exist today for the DAI Stillwater corridor. Views to the river from Masonic Temple nearby residential neighborhoods are blocked by invasive species growth along Riverside Drive. N

70 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 71 Parks, Open Space and Environment Transportation, Trails, and Access Urban and Neighborhood Development

▸▸ Make DeWeese into a two-sided park that reaches across both sides of ▸▸ Create a pedestrian bridge connection between ▸▸ Consider mixed use development for the Cultural Corridor Vision the Stillwater River. Introduce a pedestrian loop trail on both sides of East Hillcrest Avenue and Drill Avenue, joining long-term redevelopment of large sites on the the corridor that links parks together and allowing people from both the two sides of the river through DeWeese. western side of the Great Miami River. The potential identity of the east and west neighborhoods to experience a variety of amenities, attractions, and activities, such as strolling through gardens, flying ▸▸ Explore low-water pedestrian crossings at ▸▸ Prioritize development efforts that preserve corridor as Dayton’s cultural radio controlled airplanes, running, hiking, fishing, engaging in nature Boonshoft Museum and Wegerzyn that allow affordability and home ownership for current corridor and quieter urban refuge play, using fitness stations, attending concerts, kayaking, canoing, and people to cross the river and interact with the residents and ultimately create mixed-income participating in team sports. is clear. The entire corridor will water for both formal and informal nature communities. ▸▸ Introduce a branded interpretive cultural trail system from Wegerzyn education opportunities without disrupting represent a collaborative effort paddling activity ▸▸ Connect to important partners such as the Gardens, to Deeds Point, and through to downtown institutions (DAI) KROC Center by developing underpasses and that incorporates historic and educational storytelling and celebrates among several engaged partners ▸▸ Extend the Great Miami River Bikeway north improving on-street connections at Kettering the river confluences. Develop a brand around the cultural trail in along the Great Miami River left to connect to Field and the future DaVinci Neighborhood to create a consistent and order to make it regionally visible, attractive, and identifiable. cohesive system from Wegerzyn the City of Riverside's Eintracht Singing Society development. ▸▸ Thin vegetation and control invasive vegetation along the river to and future development of Old North Dayton. ▸▸ Expand downtown housing at Deeds Point MetroPark into the downtown. By improve views while preserving and enhancing important habitats. ▸▸ Form a strong pedestrian connection between while protecting public riverfront access and broadening the parks and river ▸▸ Implement green infrastructure for stormwater management and DeWeese Park, Boonshoft Museum, and Triangle downtown views. wellhead protection in all developments and where possible within Park. system so they reach across both existing properties. Possible strategies include vegetated roofs, street ▸▸ Create programming and other partnerships sides of the river, and by treating trees, bioretention swales and demonstration gardens, and pervious ▸▸ Make traffic improvements to Riverside among the cultural institutions within the the many open space amenities pavement systems. Drive, reducing lanes and supporting the corridor for shared use of the riverfront and ▸▸ Transform North Bend Boulevard into a pedestrian promenade historic scenic parkway vision, providing safe open space system through interpretive as one collected network, the celebrating the history of McCook Field and of the geology of the pedestrian/bicyclist crossing from adjacent opportunities. Stillwater River can shine as the landscape at Kettering Field. neighborhoods to the trails and parks along the rivers. Extend the river trail past E Helena St heart of culture in Dayton, re- ▸▸ Celebrate river confluences with iconic overlooks at Triangle Park and Up Stillwater river right, utilizing green space imagining the parks as a branded Deeds Point and introduce paddler pass through at Island Dam. gained from road diet on land side of levee for a corridor that draws regional ▸▸ Create a transect of programming intensities in the corridor path. shifting from self-guided recreation at DeWeese to active recreation ▸▸ Create a paddling pass through on the river left attention and connects to cultural at Kettering Field, and from a natural stream experience along and a formal portage on river right at Island destinations along the corridor the Stillwater River to an urban river experience along the Great Miami River. Within this strategy, make improvements that Dam. and in greater downtown. The enhance Kettering Field as a recreation destination and expand the ▸▸ Add Link stations at Wegerzyn Gardens horticultural influence of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark south through plan envisions a series of projects MetroPark, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, DeWeese Park by highlighting native plant species and communities. and improvements to fulfill this and Island MetroPark. ▸▸ Long-term, as capital and operational funds are identified and a idea. transition plan is established, Five Rivers MetroPark will assume responsibility for the public open spaces along Dayton's riverfronts via

72 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN long term leases. RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 73 3

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4 Parks, Open Space and Environment: 1 DeWeese west park expansion 1 3 2 North Bend Boulevard pedestrian promenade 3 Interpretive, branded cultural trail system that 4 incorporates historic and educational storytelling 1 4 Thin vegetation and enhance habitat E Hillcrest Ave 3 Drill Ave 5 Celebrate river confluences Transition program uses from highly programmed 3 6 1 near downtown to less actively programmed to the north 4 Stanley Ave 2 7 7 Underbridge Connections 6 5 8 Create interstitial habitat along the corridor and N Main St 4 limit areas of mown grass 4 Transportation, Trails and Access: 1 1 Road diet of Riverside Dr & expanded upper and

I-75 lower west side trail system 8 Leo St Riverside Dr 4 2 Pedestrian promenade 3 E. Hillcrest Avenue and Drill Avenue pedestrian connection 4 Explore low-water crossings that do not detract 5 8 2 from paddling and low dam notch at Island 7 5 Expand Great Miami River Bikeway to the 1 6 northeast 5 2 N Keowee St LEGEND 6 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery entry realignment At-Grade Crossing Improvement N Main St 2 4 & pedestrian connection Underpass Crossing Improvement 2 Existing Pedestrian River Access Urban and Neighborhood Development: Proposed Pedestrian River Access N Broadway St Existing Boat Access 1 Strengthen connections to Main St mixed use Proposed Boat Access 4 development Proposed Pedestrian Connection 7 Connect cultural trail to destinations along the Existing Trail 7 2 corridor and in downtown Proposed Trail Rt 4 Downtown Loop 3 3 Downtown housing at Deeds Point Street Improvements & Safe Routes to 8 Schools 4 Near-term infill redevelopment in McPherson East & South Riverdale N 4 5 0' 250' 500' 1000' 8 74 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN 2 5 DaVinci Neighborhood redevelopment RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 75 Imagine the North Cultural Trail The Culture Corridor currently provides a bucolic, but disconnected, series of recreation trails which have the potential to join the dense array of parks in the area. The proposed North Cultural Trail Loop envisions connecting both sides of the Great Miami River and the Stillwater River from the southern entrance of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark at Siebenthaler Avenue alongside DeWeese Park and the Boonshoft Museum. The trail continues through Triangle Park, Island MetroPark, and Kettering Field to Deeds Point MetroPark. The trail loops north along the west side of the Stillwater River to reach a new section of trail alongside Riverside Drive and continues up to Siebenthaler Avenue.

The unique branding of the proposed cultural trail will make it regionally attractive and identifiable, and the trail will include accessible paths with a clear, distinct identity that aligns with the rest of the riverfront system, yet may expand to include more interpretation of the area’s history, arts, invention, or culture. Cultural trails in Hagerstown, Maryland, and Indianapolis, Indiana, are great examples of accessible, multi-modal recreation paths defined by wide trails with distinctive markers and signage, as well as rotating art or education installations that create a dynamic environment for visitors.

Island MetroPark: African American Cultural Festival Bottom Right Indianapolis Cultural Trail

76 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 77 the Mad River, in addition to being one of the few Mad River high-quality, warm and cold-water streams in Ohio, is also regionally known as an important kayaking and canoing destination, valued for its Eintracht Singing Technology Corridor Society scenic character and the recent investment in Wright-Patterson AFB Gateway a whitewater drop. In addition, the Mad River Old North Troy St Today Bikeway along the south bank provides access to Dayton the river—its beautiful views and rich habitats— McCook Since the late 1800s, the Mad River corridor while connecting to other regional trails. Field has been one of the major industrial and I-75 manufacturing areas in Dayton. With the Like many rivers, the Mad River has been Brandt St establishment of Wright Patterson Air Force impacted by pollution, erosion, and low dam Base (WPAFB) in 1948, industries that provided impoundments that have affected water quality Dayton Metro Library supporting materials and components for the and aquatic habitat; but, through clean-up efforts Dayton Children’s Hospital military base expanded and thrived along the and government regulations, the river’s health KROC Center has greatly improved in recent years. Still, the corridor. As the 20th century drew to a close, the Keowee St Route 4 mix of businesses in this area began to transition western area of the river corridor is an ecological from an emphasis on heavy manufacturing mono-culture that lacks species diversity. National toward more light industry and technology- Museum of the Challenges also exist in this corridor and there is Findlay St US Air Force related companies. Building on this history and room for improvement in development patterns. present innovation, the Technology Corridor Tech Town continues to grow, but for a long time, extends along the Mad River from Eastwood Springfield St the industrial patterns of the district, including Ottawa Yards MetroPark in the east to Deeds Point MetroPark the large Ottawa Yards site, have limited access in the west. Webster Springfield to the Mad River. Long stretches of riverfront Station In 2009, Tech Town was established, along the exist without connections across the Mad River or Mad River between downtown and the WPAFB, access points to reach the river’s edge. Tech Town to attract and serve the needs of technology and sits south of the Mad River along Keowee Street 1st St Tech Town innovation-driven firms, and this mixed-use and Monument Avenue. Further east are back-of- development has generated a successful model for house facilities for the City of Dayton Department revitalization and economic progress in Dayton. of Public Works (Ottawa Yards). Both of these 2nd Street Market The popular Second Street Market, the Mad River developments are evolving to meet the demands Run, the National Museum of the US Air Force, of their respective services and both of these N Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Whitewater places currently lack both a sense of place and a Warehouse anchor this district with distinctive safe public realm. amenities, character, and employment attractions. Eastwood MetroPark, one of the most natural, LEGEND forested areas in greater downtown, is a regional Culture Corridor Technology Corridor amenity. Community Corridor While industry has played a significant role in Downtown Corridor this corridor, it likely would not have happened Boulevard Barrier had it not been for the presence of the Mad River. Barrier to River The river has been a source of water for a variety of industries, and has provided means for the transportation of goods downstream to the Great Miami River and the Miami-Erie Canal. Today,

From Left Looking East up the Mad River from downtown, Tech Town Development

78 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 79 Parks, Open Space, and Environment Transportation, Trails, and Access Urban and Neighborhood Development

▸▸ Add a community riverfront park at Tech Town that provides ▸▸ Improve and expand pedestrian, bicycle, and ▸▸ Adopt an urban character and design as a river- strong river connectivity with a softened, set back levee and boating access to the Mad River. Currently, only oriented development in the Tech Town growth access for Webster Station, integrated with future high- a few places provide easy access to the river area to the east with exploration of riverfront density development plans at Tech Town. for recreation and paddling put-in/take-out. To development guidelines and public easements, ▸▸ Enhance the riverfront public realm and streetscapes around increase the inclusive use of the river, develop similar to the model of the Water Street Ottawa Yards. Reduce and filter runoff from the site through additional formal and informal ADA compliant Apartments. bioswales and sponge parks. access points through the possible purchase of Technology Corridor Vision ▸▸ Explore development of an eco-district or ▸▸ Implement green infrastructure for stormwater additional properties or through the formulation The future vision for the Mad management and wellhead protection in all developments of partnerships and agreements with adjacent sustainability-oriented overlay district in this area and where possible within existing properties. Possible landowners. Strategically locate these access that sets standards for energy efficiency, water River Technology Corridor strategies include vegetated roofs, street trees, bioretention points to balance people’s access with habitat use reduction, waste management, stormwater swales and demonstration gardens, and pervious pavement preservation. management, and alternative transportation builds on the successes of systems. Work with existing, large sports facilities to access. Encourage a districts-approach with integrate stormwater management and habitat in interstitial ▸▸ Connect to Mad River Bikeway from shared infrastructure and water management Tech Town as an innovation spaces. and economic hub, and on surrounding neighborhoods at key connector (heating, cooling, renewable energy, etc.) among ▸▸ Given the area’s proximity to the river, explore regulations streets (Valley St, Keowee St, Stanley Ave, multiple buildings, parking, and open spaces. the proximity of the Wright- or policies to limit the use of chemical fertilizers, fungicides, Findlay St, and Harshman Rd) and insecticides in order to keep these chemicals from ▸▸ Encourage the growth of economically, socially, Patterson employment running off into the Mad River during storm events. ▸▸ Strengthen the connection between downtown and environmentally sustainable industries and Dayton and WPAFB. One option to help achieve business practices in this area through expansion center, all while enhancing ▸▸ Building on the Mad River habitat area west of Eastwood, the health, character, and enhance and restore habitat areas along the Mad River this is for the City of Dayton to continue to of the Tech Town district. Building on these job to expand the of plant and wildlife diversity. The upper foster partnerships between WPAFB and related centers, seek opportunities for people to live, recreation potential of the stretch of river from Eastwood to Findlay Street is a lush, technology firms in the corridor, and incentivize work, and play in close proximity to limit single Mad River. The plan proposes natural stretch which transitions to a levee edge near the development of additional WPAFB support occupancy vehicle demand. Where appropriate downtown. The City of Dayton, Five Rivers MetroParks, and facilities in and around downtown (like the nearby, promote housing, restaurants, shops, and Miami Conservancy District can further partner with local the following ideas for Wright Brothers Institute-Air Force Research a variety of business types and sizes that will help educational institutions to test plots of native grasses in creating a vibrant and healthy strategic, limited areas of the non-restricted area to broaden Laboratory which recently co-located with the create active and livable neighborhoods along the this transition and provide additional habitat for birds and Entrepreneur's Center, downtown). Another Mad River. Technology Corridor, many of pollinators. option that could help realize synergies between the air force base, downtown, and ▸▸ In the long-term, redevelop the Dayton Bag and which rely on public-private ▸▸ Complete in-river improvements in the Mad River at the businesses in the corridor would be the Burlap site near Eastwood into a compatible use partnerships around city Eastwood MetroPark to enhance paddling instruction and that integrates with the riverfront. river health. development of a dedicated shuttle circulator development over time. or Bus Rapid Transit link looping around ▸▸ Promote energy-efficient new buildings and low- ▸▸ Create a riverfront park at "The Point" that provides strong both north and south sides of the Mad River. river connectivity and access to the McCook Field and Old N. impact sites through environmental certification This would reduce traffic and facilitate better Dayton neighborhoods. programs, like Dayton Regional Green, LEED, connectivity within the corridor. or the Living Building Challenge, that support ▸▸ Long-term, as capital and operational funds are identified sustainable business facilities, operations, and and a transition plan is established, Five Rivers MetroPark practices. will assume responsibility for the public open spaces along 80 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN Dayton's riverfronts via long term leases. RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 81 Technology Corridor Actions

Parks, Open Space and Environment:

1 Continuous river-facing public open space at Tech Town. 2 Ottawa Yards perimeter enhancements 3 3 “The Point” open space improvements 4 Green infrastructure for stormwater 2 management and wellhead protection 5 Habitat area enhancements and restoration (including pollinator gardens) Stanley 1 6 In-river improvements to enhance paddling instruction and river health 4 5 2 Transportation, Trails and Access: Brandt St

1 Pedestrian, bicycle, and boat access Valley St improvements to the Mad River.

Trail access, complete streets, and connections 3 2 4 6 to parks and trail system 5 3 Multi-modal connection between downtown 4 Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 5 5 Keowee St 2 Urban and Neighborhood Development: 4 3 5 5 3 1 River-oriented urban development & 5 Guidelines at TechTown (Eco District) 2 1 1 5 2 “The Point” hub connection to Dayton Children’s Hospital & McCook Field & Old 2 North Dayton neighborhoods (DaVinci 5 LEGEND Neighborhood) 2 1 At-Grade Crossing Improvement 3 Underpass Crossing Improvement 3 Dayton Bag & Burlap redevelopment Existing Pedestrian River Access 1 Proposed Pedestrian River Access 4 Like-minded socially & environmentally 2 Existing Boat Access conscious businesses to develop TechTown 4 1 Proposed Boat Access 2 Proposed Pedestrian Connection 5 Existing Trail 5 Energy-efficient new buildings and low-impact Proposed Trail sites E 1st St Downtown Loop Street Improvements & Safe Routes to Schools

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82 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 83 Imagine the Tech Town Green Tech Town is a 40-acre mixed use innovation district along the south side of Mad River. Since the first building was constructed in 2009, the district has grown to support a mix of industries and uses, although it remains predominantly an employment center. Today, Tech Town is a significant gateway along East Monument Avenue, yet it has no relationship with the river to its north.

The plan envisions a connected, community riverfront along the north side of Tech Town that links the surrounding industries and neighborhoods to the waterfront. A modest open space along the riverfront will allow more usable space along the levee for daytime picnics and riverfront events.The proposed park also connects to Webster Station and is integrated with the planned full build- out of Tech Town. The new TechTown Green will not only serve as an amenity for daytime traffic from adjacent research labs and offices, but neighborhoods on either side of the river will also benefit from access to the Green through enhancements to the recently reconstructed Webster Street bridge and multi-modal improvements to the Keowee Street bridge.

Top Left: Cornell Tech Campus Bottom Left: SKY UK Headquarters Native Top Auteuil Race Course Park Bottom Right Rivers Casino

84 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 85 South Great Miami River

Education Corridor RIVERSCAPE METROPARK SUNRISE METROPARK CareSource Today RIVER’S EDGE METROPARK The Great Miami River extends south from the The river has a great opportunity to be an Fifth Street bridge near downtown to SunWatch educational and recreational asset for these SUNSET PARK Premier Health Indian Village. This corridor is home to many of institutions, and many do take advantage of it Group Dayton’s educational institutions: Sinclair College, programmatically. Yet today, it is difficult to intentionally engage with the river in this zone. the University of Dayton, and Chaminade Julienne SCC Campus amenities are located away from the SCC Catholic High School. It also includes Miami Valley Wright-Dunbar Hospital and medical campus, the University of river’s edge, which is instead occupied by large industrial uses. Along most of the corridor, Chaminade-Julienne Dayton Arena, Welcome Stadium and Carillon High School Historical Park. This cluster of academic and busy roadways (Edwin C. Moses and Patterson research institutions, on both sides of the river, Boulevards) on both sides of the river are barriers gives strength and identity to the area as Dayton’s to safe and easy crossing to the river. Midtown RTA Education Corridor. Route 35 Miami Valley Importantly, there is no formal water access south Hospital Within the Great Miami River area, both Sinclair of Third Street, and the often steep levee slopes College and the University of Dayton have been make physical access to the water problematic. Medical Campus

moving toward becoming campuses that span The existing river banks lack a unified landscape I-75 the river, with new facilities and acquisition aesthetic that could visually link both sides of Carillon on the west side of the river. Likewise, the the wide river together. The scale of the district Montgomery County Job Center UD future transformation of the Fairgrounds site, streets is designed for cars to travel quickly at Edgemont currently under study, brings great opportunities high speeds, but it is at odds with bicyclists and to connect the east side of the river into the pedestrians who need to access and use the Great neighborhood fabric. To the south, major historic Miami River Bikeway. Instead, trail users now UD Arena and cultural open spaces anchor the area, with experience nearly treeless paths that provide SunWatch Indian Village and Carillon Park. The little relief from the sun, wind, and views of traffic University Park urban structure of this area is characterized by along the roadways. Main St scenic parkways, a wide and expansive waterway, large commercial and industrial parcels, recreation amenities, water access, and levees. UD River Campus The current scale of the corridor is monumental; its sense of spaciousness as well as its expansive views of downtown, the river, and the southern Carillon Historical Park hills befit an institutional district.

N LEGEND Culture Corridor Technology Corridor UD Arena Community Corridor Downtown Corridor Boulevard Barrier Barrier to River

86 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 87 Parks, Open Space, and Environment Transportation, Trails, and Access Urban, Neighborhood, and Campus

▸▸ Convert Veterans Parkway to a pedestrian corridor in order ▸▸ Create a continuous bicycle trail loop along ▸▸ Create a stronger sense of place centered on the to better connect the river to the fairgrounds site, Sinclair Community College, the University of Dayton (UD), and Greater both banks that extends the length of the trail Great Miami River through near and long-term Rubicon Park. and provides more connections to adjacent redevelopment of major riverfront sites on the Education Corridor Vision neighborhoods. east side and strong connections to the Carillon ▸▸ Working within levee and floodplain guidelines, add plants and neighborhood on the west side. The knowledge base that is consistent site elements near the tops of the levees to provide ▸▸ Introduce streetscape enhancements to shade, activate the paths, and unify the riverfront. Other elements represented in Dayton through could include gathering/resting spaces, shade structures, Edwin C. Moses and Patterson Boulevards to ▸▸ Coordinate with and capitalize on the its institutions is an incredible interpretive features, artwork, lighting, and site furnishings. fully realize the Olmstedian vision of a scenic redevelopment plans for the former fairgrounds All improvements should be constructed without impacting the parkway along the river. Simple enhancements site by collaborating on enhancements to asset. Places of learning infuse protective function of the levees. could include street trees, improved sidewalks, riverfront views, streetscape connections, and the city with younger generations ▸▸ Introduce habitat restoration and other plantings that improve safe pedestrian crossings, and a unified lighting creation of a new neighborhood. that engage with public spaces the habitat value of the river banks and support the Great Miami strategy (pedestrian and vehicular). River’s role as one of the nation’s most significant bird migration ▸▸ Work toward the long-term redevelopment and destinations on a daily basis. routes (ex. Veteran's Parkway, Carillon Blvd and Historical Park, ▸▸ Make efforts to lower game-day vehicular of important downtown gateway sites along and UD River Campus) However, as redevelopment occurs traffic demand on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard Veteran’s Parkway, building toward a mixed- in this area, a new relationship ▸▸ Enhance the river’s visibility from the nearby highways. For and to improve cross-river access through a use campus village environment that provides example, similar to the iconic river fountains near Deeds Point, new pedestrian bridge linking South Patterson complementary uses to nearby universities and to the river needs to be defined, several tall, vertical art or light towers could be placed at strategic a riverfront experience. prioritizing access and engagement locations along the river. Boulevard and the University of Dayton to the UD Arena. from all and better connecting to ▸▸ Partner and collaborate on best practice stormwater management ▸▸ Connect the Fairgrounds redevelopment with the health and education campuses, features and tree plantings at the UD Arena parking lot to reduce ▸▸ Improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at a strong pedestrian connection to the river and runoff and lower heat island effect. creating a riverfront campus village Stewart Street bridge intersections. Veteran's Parkway ▸▸ Connect to riverfront support agencies, such as Montgomery environment. Street connections County Job Center, through multi-modal transit. ▸▸ Coordinate with ongoing project and formalize ▸▸ Collaborate with local universities and from Sinclair College, University of boat access at former Tait Station Dam and secondary education institutions to enhance ▸▸ Partner and collaborate with UD to create a landscaped central Carillon Historical Park. environmental education opportunities, linking Dayton, and Chaminade Julienne promenade with seating and integrated green infrastructure them to potential riverbank restoration projects. that connects Welcome Park to the River and across the proposed ▸▸ Extend the Great Miami River Bikeway down High School need to be safe and pedestrian bridge better integrating with the UD River Campus active. Opportunities exist to West River Road to SunWatch and develop a ▸▸ Integrate with Sinclair College’s long-term leverage partnerships to create ▸▸ Lay back levee at Carillon and add a take-out point to complete a formal river access point. campus master plan, including transforming 7-mile paddle stretch between Carillon and Eastwood MetroPark Fourth Street to a pedestrian-friendly corridor, meaningful spaces and experiences. ▸▸ Formalize a Park-n-Ride location along Carillon ▸▸ Implement green infrastructure for stormwater management connecting across the river to riverfront- Key projects to support this vision and wellhead protection in all developments and where possible Boulevard. oriented development on the west side, and include the following. within existing properties. Possible strategies include vegetated coordinating with community development roofs, street trees, bioretention swales and demonstration efforts such as the Wright Dunbar Business gardens, and pervious pavement systems. District and Bank Street. ▸▸ Long-term, as capital and operational funds are identified and a transition plan is established, Five Rivers MetroPark will assume responsibility for the public open spaces along Dayton's riverfronts via long term leases. 88 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 89 5 Education Corridor Actions 5 Parks, Open Space and Environment: 5 6 35 1 Convert Veterans Parkway to pedestrian corridor 3 1 2 Riverfront support agency connections 2 3 Large southern anchor park integrating UD River 5 S Patterson Blvd campus into usable open space 35 4 Strengthen UD Arena and campus connections with 1 6 green infrastructure enhancements 2 5 Increase river visibility from highways 6 Develop a consistent landscape identity strategy for the corridor 7 Lay back levee and create take out for 7 mile paddle 1 from Eastwood 2 Transportation, Trails and Access: Stewart St 4 1 Continuous bicycle trail loop along both banks Stewart St 5 4 2 Streetscape enhancements to Edwin C. Moses and 4 4 Patterson Boulevards. 3 New pedestrian bridge connection 2 2 4 Stewart Street Bridge pedestrian accessibility & UD Water Access Point 4 5 Tait Station Recreation Access (dam removed) 3 6 Sunwatch river access Nicholas Rd 7 Great Miami River Bikeway west expansion 1 6 7 3 8 Formalize Park-n-ride along Carillon Blvd and 7 incorporate Carillon Historical Park's plan for improved parking and streetscapes 5 8 Urban and Neighborhood Development: W River Rd LEGEND 1 Fairgrounds site redevelopment & connection At-Grade Crossing Improvement 2 Veterans Parkway Downtown Gateway Underpass Crossing Improvement Existing Pedestrian River Access 3 Howard Paper site redevelopment Proposed Pedestrian River Access Existing Boat Access Connect with educational institutions & 4 Proposed Boat Access community development efforts around campuses, Proposed Pedestrian Connection neighborhoods, and cultural institutions such as Existing Trail SunWatch Indian Village and Carillon neighborhood Proposed Trail 5 UD & Sinclair College’s long-term campus master Downtown Loop plan integration 6 Street Improvements & Safe Routes to Schools 6 Long-term redevelopment of RTA and industrial 7 N sites 0' 500' 1000' 2000' 90 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN 4 6 RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 91 Imagine Veterans Greenway The Great Miami Bikeway shares a portion of its extents with a public, vehicular right-of-way in one location along Dayton's riverfront­—along Veterans Parkway, between Washington Street and Patterson Boulevard, with the four-acre Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park as its terminus.

The plan proposes converting this section of Veterans Parkway to a multi-modal pedestrian corridor that better connects planned University of Dayton Fairgrounds' redevelopment, University of Dayton, Sinclair College, and Greater Rubicon Park to the riverfront. Removing vehicular traffic also has the potential to draw more visitors to the memorial and create opportunities for access to the water's edge.

At the base of the levee where several migratory birds have habitats along Veterans Parkway, the plan envisions significant habitat restoration with native plantings and silt control. Ultimately, the long-term redevelopment of important downtown gateway sites along Veteran's Parkway, will build toward a mixed use campus village environment that provides complementary uses to nearby universities and a strengthened riverfront experience.

Top Left: Hudson River Greenway Bottom Left: Einhorn Family Walk Top Right: Burke-Gilman Trail Bottom Right: Cours Seguin

92 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVERFRONT FRAMEWORK 93 Road Adjustments

Road Realignments B. Monument Avenue Road Removals 3. Veterans Parkway

The introduction of the car coincided with a Monument Avenue is a downtown eastbound one- The following roads are opportunities to Veterans Parkway is a short access road off of period when Dayton was growing its boundaries way street that runs alongside the Great Miami reduce roadway redundancy along Dayton’s South Patterson Boulevard between Stewart and population, and the roads along Dayton’s River and the Mad River. For the purposes of this waterways and enhance the public right- Street and he rail line. The road is open to waterways were constructed to carry large plan, the focus of this route’s recommendations of-way for pedestrians and bicyclists. Their vehicular traffic, but is a share route with numbers of vehicles in and out of downtown. will be between Riverside Drive and the I-75 removal would have little to no impact on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail. Riverside routes like Edwin C. Moses Boulevard overpass. Monument Avenue connects downtown traffic flow and would be valuable anchors The road provides redundant back-of-house access to industrial uses along the river. and Riverview Avenue were key transportation destinations like the YMCA, RiverScape MetroPark, for other civic investments. In future traffic The plan proposes that the road close to routes within the 1911 Olmsted Plan for Dayton and Fifth Third Field. Opportunities exist to studies, other removals, especially within the vehicular traffic to support recreational uses —with grassy knolls on either side of the roads reconfigure this route to reinforce connectivity downtown I-75 zone should be explored. to support the University of Dayton, Sinclair for picnicking, fishing and recreation along the between downtown activities and waterfront College, and other anchor institutions along Great Miami River. These boulevards and others amenities. 1. North Bend Boulevard the Educational Corridor. that run alongside the rivers are wide roads North Bend Boulevard connects Deeds Point that typically include four vehicular lanes and C. Edwin C. Moses Boulevard MetroPark along the Great Miami River past 4. Robert Drive limited shoulders for bicycles. The roadways are Edwin C. Moses Boulevard is a daily traffic Kettering Field and Island MetroPark, and fast moving arteries that now serve as barriers connector and a high traffic artery during game- effectively terminates at Leo Street. This low Robert Drive is part of a one-way pair that between Dayton’s neighborhoods and waterfront day events for the University of Dayton Arena, traffic thoroughfare provides overflow parking runs southbound from Monument Avenue to parks and trails. System wide, the plan seeks to therefore the boulevard must maintain its ability for sporting events and festivals for both of the First Street. With re-striping, its northbound reduce high-speed traffic flows and to narrow to adjust to irregular changes in traffic volumes. riverfront parks. North Bend Boulevard is re- counterpart, Maxwell Drive, could support roads where feasible to expand open spaces along The plan proposes limiting any changes to the road envisioned as a multi-use promenade between two-directional traffic. Removing Robert the waterways. The plan also proposes further structure to a stretch of Edwin C. Moses Boulevard I-75 and Helena Street, connecting Dayton’s Drive will increase the footprint of Sunset investigation into eliminating free right hand at the confluence of the Great Miami River and Wolf northern parks through to Deeds Point and Park, reduce pedestrian crossings to the turns and reducing unnecessary intersections. Creek and (between First St and Third St). This on to downtown. The promenade would be a river, and enhance the park’s connection specific section of road will narrow to enhance safe flexible space that is capable of hosting events, to downtown amenities along Monument The Dayton Riverfront Plan has evaluated each of connections between Sunrise MetroPark and the providing space for passive recreation like Avenue. the following roadways for current traffic counts neighborhood amenity. Narrowing the street has bird watching. Parking would be reconfigured and capacities against opportunities to enhance the potential to lower vehicular speeds, incorporate within the redesign of Kettering Field. 5. Dakota Street connections to the corridors and other public space for shade trees, and provide on-street Dakota Street borders the Wolf Creek near amenities. The opportunities are summarized parking for both parks. Streetscape improvements 2. Negley Place: Edwin C. Moses Edison PreK-6 School and is entirely vacant below. could include sidewalk upgrades and planting Boulevard to Middle Street of houses between Sweetman Street and improvements. Paisley Street. It is recommended it be closes A. Riverside Drive The confluence of the Great Miami River in this section and converted into open space D. James H. McGee Boulevard and Wolf Creek is also a key gateway to the This north-south regional roadway is a fast neighborhoods in West Dayton. Removing as part of the Wolf Creek Greenway. moving, four-lane separated artery with limited James H. McGee Boulevard currently connects Negley Place between Edwin C. Moses connections between the neighborhoods west West Dayton neighborhoods along the south side Boulevard and Orth Avenue will bring the of the Great Miami and Stillwater Rivers, parks of Wolf Creek to regional communities including diverse communities that use McIntosh Park and trails to the east, and downtown to the Trotwood. The road can support far more cars than closer to the waterfront and connect into the south. Current low traffic loads warrant new road it currently does—the boulevard's current traffic proposed north Wolf Creek Trail Connector. layouts that integrate multi-modal transit and load is less than a fourth of an estimated capacity of Organizations and businesses like Blessed waterfront green spaces, and create gateways to 40,000 individual trips per day. The plan proposes Home Cafe, House of Bread, and Catholic riverfront communities. consolidating lanes and allocating the resulting Social Services of the Miami Valley would be unused land to expand green infrastructure along accessible from Riverview Avenue. the Wolf Creek corridor.

122 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN RIVER SYSTEMS 123 Focal Parks

Introduction

The plan creates conceptual designs for 10 riverfront parks, envisioning near- and long-term park improvements that reinforce the overall riverfront These ten parks include: plan ideas. While each park has a discreet theme ▸▸ DeWeese Park and physical plan, a key goal is to create better ▸▸ Triangle Park connectivity among adjacent parks, between parks and trail systems, and among programmatic ▸▸ Island MetroPark opportunities. Along the Stillwater River, DeWeese, ▸▸ Kettering Field Triangle, Island, Kettering, and Deeds Point parks ▸▸ Deeds Point MetroPark become a linked network of neighborhood parks. RiverScape, River’s Edge, Sunrise, and Sunset ▸▸ RiverScape MetroPark connect together to comprise the downtown loop, a ▸▸ River's Edge Park continuous trail with a series of distinct experiences ▸▸ Sunrise MetroPark along it. ▸▸ Sunset Park The designs of the parks are intended to amplify ▸▸ Wesleyan MetroPark their riverfront presence, drawing on the area’s riverfront identity with inspiration from local ecology, the historic geology of the region, and early settlement landscape forms and patterns. Over time, a compatible, cohesive system of lighting, signage, furnishings, and amenities will be deployed throughout to create a sense of consistency among the downtown riverfront parks. Park System Program Visioning

150 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 151 DeWeese Park

N Dixie Dr.

Existing Conditions E Siebenthaler Ave. P DeWeese Park is a narrow, linear green space located between the Stillwater River to the west

and the DeWeese neighborhood to the east. The DeWeese Pkwy. Stillwater River Bikeway connects this bucolic park to Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark and Triangle Park. On any given day, DeWeese hosts walkers, runners, bikers, fishers, picnickers, and people enjoying nature in the park.

Near the southern end of the park, the Boonshoft DeWeese Museum of Discovery is an important regional destination. Unfortunately, DeWeese Park does Dr. Riverside not have a strong pedestrian connection to the N Riverdale museum, which would invite people to explore this cultural asset. In general, connectivity is a significant challenge for access to the park, especially from the neighborhoods on the west side of the Stillwater River. This condition also Stillwater River Drill Ave. prevents people from enjoying the park on that side of the river. With improved connections and additional amenities, DeWeese could offer a unique park experience along the Stillwater River and establish itself as the northern anchor for the cultural corridor. 2 Top Boat Access at Siebenthaler Ave

Middle Current Boonshoft Crossing Ridge Ave. Bottom Benches uncovered during invasive honeysuckle removal program

N Main St. P

Great Miami River

1 Tennis courts 2 Boonshoft 3 Over-Grown Vegetation P P Parking McCook Field Pedestrian Entry Vehicular Entry Water Access Major Roadway Trail Paddling Route Ridge Ave. Riverdale

N 0' 150' 300' 600'

154 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 155 1 Siebenthaler Ave DeWeese Park 2 1 Vision Quick Wins i The new DeWeese Park spans both sides of the Stillwater, creating a two-sided cultural park with 1 Add Link station at Boonshoft & north strong trails throughout. A new continuous loop trail parking lot to bring Deweese into the enlarges the park to embrace both sides of the river as bike share system it improves access to the park from the neighborhoods 2 on the west side of the Stillwater. Exercise stations 2 Install exercise stations at regular 4 along the loop trail encourage wellness in a natural intervals along the DeWeese loop environment, and people can further immerse 3 themselves in nature by directly accessing the river Park Features at several rustic stepping-stone crossings. Changes to the width, crossings, sidewalks, and landscape Formalize boat access at Siebenthaler character of Riverside Drive improve the pedestrian 1 Ave with vehicular ramp experience and transform the street from a busy highway to the scenic parkway envisioned in the 1911 2 Expand Siebenthaler Ave parking lot to Olmsted Plan. accommodate parking demands and new i boat launch At the north end of the Cultural Corridor, DeWeese 4 i 4 Park offers visitors multiple opportunities for hands- 3 Vegetation management to open up views on learning and discovery—from informal play along and access while building habitat the Stillwater River to the exhibits and activities 4 Riverfront clearings create opportunities 3 at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Safe and 4 E Hillcrest Ave Drill Ave attractive pedestrian connections to DeWeese Park for fishing, observation, and 1 invite nearby residents to experience the beauty interpretation i 9 of the Stillwater River and participate in the many 5 Disc golf course continues from Triangle recreational opportunities available there. With all Park into the Boonshoft woods. of these improvements, the plan builds on DeWeese Park’s existing assets to create an intimate setting 6 Jim Nichols Tennis Complex to remain in 1 for spiritual and physical rejuvenation and a place to place with improved access 8 interactively learn more about Dayton’s natural and i 2 Ridge Ave 7 Extend west bikeway along Riverside Dr cultural history. with additional space from lane reduction Big Moves 8 Boonshoft river deck extends axis of museum influence and provides overlook 1 Expand the park along river right clearing Stillwater River to accommodate fishing, picnicking, and invasive vegetation and opening up trails and 5 views from Riverside Drive sunbathing with 2 Connect to Boonshoft improving the 9 Extend trail along Boonshoft pond Fishing Access 4 opportunities for interpretive nature and intersection for pedestrians by removing Link Station learning stations the "pork chop" left turn curb and linking to Exercise Station i Triangle Park I Interpretive Station 6 3 Ephemeral in-channel crossings increase Boat Ramp Great Miami River permeability between the east and west Riverside Dr Paddling Access during low water periods (avoid paddling disruption) Restroom Forested Land Reduce Riverside Dr lanes to slow traffic and 4 Lawn/Understory Planting 7 improve neighborhood park access. Major Trails

156 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 157 N 0' 150' 300' 600' Triangle Park 3 Slacklining and hammocking poles along Vision hillside and riverfront Triangle Park occupies the intersection of a number Big Moves of natural and cultural forces. As part of the Cultural Corridor, the park lies between the more natural Create central park spine Linking Boonshoft Ridge Ave landscape and passive recreation of DeWeese Park to 1 to the Stillwater and Great Miami Riverfronts the north and the more urban character and active recreation parks closer to downtown. The park also sits 2 Consolidate existing parking opening up between two rivers; its location makes it an ideal place the adjacent land to connect the two ends 1 Embury Park Rd 11 to celebrate the confluence of the Great Miami and of the park and create usable open space for Stillwater Rivers with an iconic overlook or landmark recreation 1 that offers unique experiences of the peninsula—a soft 1 3 Convert Triangle peninsula into a low counterpoint to the predominantly hard landscape 3 character of Deeds Point MetroPark. Moreover, Triangle meadow with meandering trails winding 6 Park’s topography lies at the intersection of the uplands towards the confluence of the Stillwater and 9 Great Miami Rivers at the north side of the park and the lowland floodplain 2 3 at the south side. Park Features 2 Responding to these contextual influences, the new 5 Triangle Park consists of two distinct zones—a forested 3 8 1 Integrate nature play zone into northern 5 upland area that provides amenities for the adjacent woods and link with Boonshoft programming neighborhood, and a lowland meadow/riparian forest for habitat restoration and environmental education. 2 Riverfront overlooks to create a more 4 The upland portion of the park is, in essence, a backyard engaging and interactive feature that for neighborhood residents where they can picnic, highlights Dayton's natural heritage. barbecue, enjoy river views, and have fun in the nature Stillwater River 3 Maintain the iconic vegetation such as playground. The upland area also includes a central 10 interpretive path that connects the Boonshoft Museum mature trees which give Triangle Park it's of Discovery to the Great Miami River. The lowland scenic appeal 2 portion of the park is a restored floodplain meadow 4 Add playspace and plaza at Howell Field for Great Miami River where people can learn about and enjoy native habitats kids to play on while siblings play sports 3 near downtown. New boating access points, fishing decks, and overlooks make the presence of the river 5 Winter sledding hill legible and palpable. Between the two primary areas Replace and consolidate existing picnic of the park lies Howell Field, now a baseball field and 6 structures with safe, open pavilions at open once the location of the stadium where the nation’s vantage points (long term) Ridge Ave first National Football League game in 1920. This important historic site is interpreted along a path that 7 Wildlife observation terrace celebrating the links the upper and lower portions of the park. Even confluence of the Stillwater and Great Miami 3 with the diversity of activities and landscapes within Rivers Triangle Park, it embodies the idea of backyard nature, Fishing Access 8 Riverfront pavilions accommodate larger connecting people to the rivers, nature, and each other. Link Station gatherings and post game-day celebrations Boat Ramp Quick Wins 9 Formalize street crossing to Boonshoft and consolidate upper parking lot Paddling Access 1 Formalize northern boat launch, add kayak Restroom 7 rental facility, and create a safe bikeway crossing 10 Celebrate football's professional birthplace Meadow with a historic marker near the recreational 2 Disc golf course within existing terrain would Forested Land multi-purpose open space become the only course within the downtown Lawn Space region 11 Bouldering area in trees to the north. Major Trails

162 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 163 N 0' 150' 300' 600' 4 Create terraced seating along new kayak Island MetroPark pass through for slalom race viewing Vision 5 Relocate picnic shelters closer to parking and along the waterfront The new Island MetroPark lives up to its name as Finally, improved bike path connections to 2 a distinct, special urban oasis. An island in the and through the park maximize the trail user 6 Retain existing GDRA facility and relocate middle of the Great Miami River, this is one of experience while minimizing pedestrian and Box 21 the few riverfront parks that does not have steep vehicular conflicts. A new pedestrian bridge on Public access to GDRA take-out will be more levees between it and the river, providing easy the south side of the island connects the park 1 7 inviting and open and include a vehicular access to the river for fishing, paddling, wading, and trail to the Great Miami River Bikeway boat ramp or simply skipping stones. Water play is one of the and Kettering Fields on the east side of the defining characteristics of the park. river. Helena Street’s redesign is a multi-modal 1 8 High-canopy, iconic trees remain throughout transportation plaza connecting the north and park with additional flood tolerant species The enhanced side channel on the east side of south sides of the park, reducing traffic speeds, added the island creates a paddling pass through for and allowing for safe pedestrian crossings. canoes and kayaks by extending the southern 9 Renovate existing dam to retain high water tip of the island to the low dam and allowing the Big Moves 2 levels for boating and encourage avian side channel to fall several feet over a series of 4 habitat. Introduce pedestrian access onto the modifiable vertical drops. A new, smaller channel 1 Create a backwater creek to encourage side of the dam structure 1 meanders its way through the middle of the interaction with the water and foster habitat north portion of the park, providing places for 10 Portage for through-paddlers on river right wetland habitat restoration and interactive play 2 Convert E Helena St to a pedestrian friendly 3 environments for children and their families. at-grade crossing with traffic calming to An updated nature playground includes a create a bucolic park drive 3 sprayground and site features that interpret the 3 Connect bike path to Kettering Promenade Stillwater River river history of Dayton in a playful way. On the with a pedestrian bridge and habitat overlook south side of the park, the Greater Dayton Rowing 8 5 Association (GDRA) facility continues to support 4 Extend island to increase nesting habitat and the rowing community. At the Great Miami River, create a retaining wall to create paddling pass 5 a new access dock for rowing and paddling take- through at the dam out/put-in serves both the GDRA and the public. 5 5 Expand E Helena St culvert and create 2 Island MetroPark is also home to the historic paddling pass through Leslie l. Diehl Bandshell that has been a 6 cornerstone of Dayton’s cultural life since 1940. Quick Wins This bandshell continues to be an important N Bend Blvd venue for festivals, special events, and concerts 3 1 Re-route existing bike path to mitigate conflict 7 that draw people to the park. Other amenities, with other park users complementing the unique experience of being in the middle of the river, are also major attractors. 2 Renovate band shell and program with open For example, existing and new picnic shelters now mic nights. Infill and close off lower level Fishing Access E Helena St take advantage of river views, and new terraced Park Features Link Station seating along the east whitewater channel allows Riverside Dr Boat Ramp 4 visitors to watch kayaks navigate the run and 1 Provide pedestrian bridge for access from N Great Miami River Paddling Access 4 enjoy the sunsets across the island and river. Bend parking and future Great Miami River Bikeway expansion Restroom Meadow 2 Set up campsites for overnight through Forested Land paddlers and bikers 9 Levee Slope 3 New nature play area integrates with the Lawn Space 10 island stream Major Trails 168 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 169

N 0' 75' 150' 300' Leo St Big Moves Kettering Field Quick Wins 1 Convert N. Bend Boulevard to a Vision pedestrian runway celebrating the 1 Mural on the I-75 wall Located in the heart of the Cultural Corridor, history of McCook Field and the legacy 2 Establish interstitial ecological areas N Keowee St Kettering Field is the premiere active recreation of Dayton's history along a continuous and adjust maintenance practices to limit park in Dayton. It includes high-quality stretch of programmable space with amount and frequency of mown areas facilities for baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, seating opportunities and lush plantings skateboarding, adventure play, and running/ Establish running/walking loops with 2 Create a Pedestrian Bridge linking 3 walking loops. But the park is much more than Kettering Field to Island MetroPark adjacent meadow that. It is the greenest, or most sustainable, sports complex in the region with stormwater 3 Create circulation paths throughout the cleansing and infiltration features woven into the park and accessible connections to the 15 2 3 fabric of the park and a variety of native habitats promenade with earthwork ramping to reestablished in the interstitial landscapes levee height between sports fields and other recreational 2 10 11 Park Features features. A tall mound at the north end of the site 3 9 supports an upland prairie habitat while providing E Helena St 2 1 Maintain existing fields 13 a high vantage point to enjoy expansive views of the park and downtown Dayton. Additional open 2 Expand parking to offset the parking that lawn areas allow for a variety of other activities, was removed from N. Bend Blvd. such as picnicking, kite flying, tossing balls, or 1 3 playing tag. 3 New baseball & soccer/multi-use fields cater to a broader user base 8 Kettering Field is near the location of historic 2 2 McCook Field, which played an important role in 4 Adventure Play area for families Dayton’s aviation history. Between the main part 5 Skate Park becomes a city-wide draw of the park and the river, a promenade runway, 3 at the former location of North Bend Boulevard, 6 Create terraced seating along the levee to 1 I-75 honors McCook Field with interpretive signage, provide water/fishing access 4 16 furnishings, paving, and artwork. As part of the 5 Great Miami River Bikeway, this civic promenade 7 Future Dog Park to replace Deeds Point Great Miami River 12 has ample capacity for festivals and large dog park, accessible from downtown community events, and it offers stunning views through North Bend Boulevard Promenade 14 of the river and downtown while connecting to 8 Boulder Seating areas Deeds Point MetroPark and beyond through an 1 7 engaging underpass experience beneath I-75. 9 Reestablish oak /maple reforested area

West of the promenade, park visitors can access 10 Upland meadow/prairie landform - the river with a number of access points and Maintain open views 6 overlooks. Terraced seating on the levee affords 11 Retention pond / wetland zone opportunities to relax and enjoy the view and Fishing Access 1 access the river. With bikeway connections to 12 Dam overlook with accessible sloped walk Riverside Dr downtown and the upstream parks, Kettering connection from central spine Link Station Field serves the active and adventure recreation Boat Ramp needs of the nearby neighborhoods as well as the 13 Under-bridge connection serves as a greater Dayton region. gateway and experience Paddling Access 13 Restroom 14 Maintain existing maintenance area and screen from park Forested Land Levee Slope Establish strong connection to Keowee St 15 High Lawn Space and Kroc Center Major Trails 174 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 175 16 Bouldering and slacklining area N 0' 125' 250' 500' I-75 Deeds Point MetroPark

Vision Big Moves 6 The new Deeds Point MetroPark offers 8 1 1 monumental, photo-worthy views of downtown, 1 Cantilever sun deck at the point with the Fiver Rivers Fountain, and the confluence of waterproof covered seating for experiencing 6 the Great Miami and Mad Rivers. At the southern the fountains from a unique angle. Modify 3 terminus of the Cultural Corridor, Deeds Point planted condition of underlying levee to 2 MetroPark includes an extension of the Kettering revetment or weed barrier with stone to Field promenade south toward downtown where maintain integrity and reduce maintenance 7 it ends at a large, cantilevered sundeck. This 4 3 2 Create rockscape "beach" plaza with vantage deck accommodates large groups of people and points on boulders at top of levee and move- includes covered seating near one of the fountain 2 able cafe seating towers, allowing visitors to experience the power 1 9 2 and beauty of the fountains. A large green space 3 Expand central green space for continued on axis with the sundeck provides a place for flexible programming 8 informal recreation as well as a venue for special events. Levee top lounges provide seating for 4 Connect to future commercial and residential sightseers and sunbathers development Quick Wins While vehicular circulation dominated the visitor 2 experience in the past, the park is now more 1 1 Enhance hangout spaces with hammock pedestrian oriented. From a new parking lot near N garden and slacklining opportunities 0' 50' 100' 200' Webster Street, visitors can easily walk to an adventure playscape with play features that are 2 Create beach seating at edges of park challenging and fun for both children and adults.

Constructed of high-quality materials that can Great Miami River

Park Features St Webster withstand high use, the unique play features 6 promote fitness and skills in balancing, climbing, 1 Bioswales and rain gardens along the swinging, spinning, and jumping. Nearby, 1 land-side beatify the edge and filter visitors with less active interests can relax in the 4 stormwater runoff 2 hammock garden or test their balancing abilities 2 1 4 at a slackline station. 2 Reconfigure parking lot the east along Webster St minimizing vehicular In addition to these activities, Deeds Point is at interaction with the park 2 the crossroads of several regional bike trails and 4 serves as the gateway to downtown. The park 3 Adventure playscape brings an engaging connects to the east bank Great Miami River park experience to the top of the levee Bikeway at both its north and south ends, and to the Mad River Bikeway on the east side of 4 Add planting at the levee top Mad River the park. A new pedestrian/bike bridge across 5 Paint existing bridge to deal with rusting the Great Miami River connects the park to the Temple Israel, Korean War Veterans Memorial, 6 Convert existing roadway to pedestrian and the west bank Great Miami River Trail. From walk (maintain access for maintenance Deeds Point, visitors can explore regional assets vehicles) Link Station or simply sit and enjoy the view. Restroom 7 Wright Brothers Statue to remain at edge Forested Land of great lawn High Lawn Space Enlargement 5 8 Maintain levee inspection and Levee Slope

maintenance road Floodplain Grass Water St 9 Maintain existing dog park Major Trails 180 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN FOCAL PARKS 181 N 50' 100' 200' RiverScape MetroPark Big Moves

Vision 1 Create Pedestrian Bridge connection Riverside Dr The new enhanced RiverScape sustains its role utilizing the existing Riverside Dr bridge as a lively park that offers a place for visitors, abutments linking to McPherson residents, and workers year-round. Known as 2 Reconfigure Monument Avenue (see pg. 106) Dayton’s front porch, RiverScape is a place for active paddling recreation on the river, views, 3 Remove ex. Fire dept. building and convert access for all abilities down to the water’s edge, to park space that extends the green way and and a mix of amenities for all ages. re-purpose communications building into riverfront restaurant with outdoor dining Sitting on the banks of the Great Miami River, RiverScape MetroPark is central to future 4 Maintain central plaza space as a flexible downtown redevelopment and the realization space for festival events Main St of a connected downtown park loop. It is one of Improve cantilevered crossing and if the the most highly programmed open spaces in 5 opportunity arises, create a corner park downtown and is a central location for events and Great Miami River festivals. Park Features

RiverScape’s renovation supports existing uses 1 Enhance roadway crossings for pedestrians while renewing spaces, function and improving and cyclists and create continuous park 1 8 maintenance, the key requests from the public experience and staff outreach process. RiverScape will benefit 7 4 from more interactive features and from an even 2 Reconfigure plaza at Monument and higher level of activation during off-hours to entice Riverside Dr. and activate plaza with 5 users to visit more regularly. relocated Wright Flyer Sculpture 3 Strengthened connections to downtown, adjacent Re-envision the hydraulic jump feature to 10 11 3 streets, and the riverfront park loop create create a more interactive feature highlighting cohesion, improve functionality, and enhance the Dayton's natural heritage 1 2 user experience. The reconfigured Monument 4 Modify existing boat ramp to shed debris and 3 12 Avenue and demolished and re-purposed maintain clear access to the water structures along the river expand open space and 9 N Patterson Blvd 5 reconnect users to the natural systems of the Create terraced seating at both ends of the 4 3 1 5 2 river. River run. Create a boulder portage on the 2 north side 5 6 Quick Wins 1 3 1 N St Clair St 6 Kayak kiosk & boat return and short-term 1 Develop pop-up programming strategy and parking for kayak & restaurant drop-off N Jefferson St Boat Ramp calendar to activate RiverScape Pavilion 7 Enhance the north side of RiverScape better Programming recommendations include beer relate to park character Paddling Access garden, flexible playscape, social games, virtual Link Station 8 Install floodplain plantings along mural wall

reality/interactive projector, supplemental food Main St Restroom vending 9 Plant high-canopy trees along Monument Levee Slope Ave and de-clutter streetscape 2 Move parking to the north side of Monument Forested Land E 1st St for food truck parking and improved park 10 Regrade lower open space for positive High Lawn Space expansion during events drainage and raise lower bike path Floodplain Grass 3 Curb Cut at St Clair St & Riverside Dr for 11 Open boat rental facility to paddlers for boat Major Trails N event/maintenance vehicular access and bike storage and showers 50' 100' 200' connection 186 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN 12 Nature play space along the waterfront FOCAL PARKS 187 River’s Edge Park

Vision Riverview Ave 9 River’s Edge Park might be one of the narrowest parks along the riverfront, but it is packed with plenty of things to see and do. Several occupiable 6 6 terraces step down to the water from the top of the levee and create places 2 12 6 3 10 for people to exercise, relax, fish, and people watch. The terraces make the 4 3 12 park more usable while maintaining both the integrity of the levee and the 12 4 4 12 4 11 3 flood capacity of the river. The form and character of the terraces suggest 2 5 the geologic and hydrological history of the region—from the stratification 4 of the local bedrock to the erosional power of the Great Miami River. The terraces are intentionally programmed spaces for floodable exercise features 8 like climbing walls, stairs, concrete blocks, and Parkour-like agility elements. 0' 25' 50' Some of the terraces are paved and then furnished with movable tables and chairs that encourage people to eat, read, and socialize. Other terraces Great Miami River Main St consist of gardens of beautiful, flood tolerant plants.

In addition to making the river more accessible from downtown, the terraces accommodate the Great Miami River Bikeway link through the park that connects to RiverScape MetroPark to the east and Sunset MetroPark to I-75 the west. The existing levee-top path is enhanced with additional site Enlargement furnishings, lighting, and plantings, which include preservation of the existing sycamores at the top of the levee and replacing missing trees.

The YMCA is a valuable partner for the park, supplying both programming for and visitors to the park. To support the synergy between the park and 9 the YMCA, a new, cantilevered activity terrace extends from the YMCA 2 11 2 1 building. This terrace creates shared spaces for yoga and aerobics classes as 6 7 3 well as other park and organizational activities. 5 Link Station The two biggest challenges that River’s Edge Park has faced in the past Liberty St Fishing Area were visibility and connectivity. Now, visibility of the park from Monument Avenue is improved by extending attractive plaza paving and multi-modal 2 Levee Slope streetscape enhancements along North Wilkinson Street toward downtown 1 Forested Land and placing a new entry sign at the street to invite people into the park. High Lawn Space Through property acquisitions and the construction of cantilevered Floodplain Grass walkways, River’s Edge now connects more seamlessly and effectively with 1 1 RiverScape MetroPark and produces a continuous open space experience Monument Ave Multi-modal street along the riverfront. Playscape

0' 25' 50' 100' N Major Trails Quick Wins Big Moves 2 Enliven underpasses at Main and I-75. 7 Attach ramp to side of retaining wall for Remove boulders from I-75 underpass to ADA access from upper to lower level and 1 1 Coordinate with credit union to maximize I-75 Convert N Wilkinson St to a main entry create event area adjacent to the river run maintain ADA ramp in center of park corridor to the riverfront with flush curbs and parking for riverfront users uniform paving material and add an entry at 3 Central lawn for stretching, yoga, relaxation, Entry plaza with rock landform and 2 Retain sycamore trees along levee top path and 8 First Baptist Church and play seating. Eliminate stairs for continuous add additional benches ramp 2 Remove island and use the mass offset to add 4 Plant terraced river steps with grasses and 3 Create exercise circuit track dimension to the park edge weave concrete paths through the experience 9 Build in fish/aquatic habitat at waters edge 4 Accessible ramp to lower level below lighted floating orbs coordinated 3 Extend cantilevered walkway to create a 5 Gradual levee creates grassy space for with bridge lighting larger pathway 5 Hammock and slackline poles under existing trees picnicking, sunbathing, and relaxation 10 Running circles 4 Cantilever activity terrace from YMCA and Park Features 6 Terraced park edge reveals different encourage the institution to take an active topography at various water levels and an 11 Bouldering wall role in programming River's Edge 1 Rock strata mural along current blue retaining interesting exercise or fishing experience 12 Boulder & peg climber and obstacle course 192 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN walls FOCAL PARKS 193 2 Introduce benches and river platforms Sunrise MetroPark and Sunset Park encouraging fishing and hanging out near 4 the river run Big Moves: 3 As bridges are renovated, improve the 5 3 1 Create a Park over the River linking the east pedestrian experience, integrate bike lanes, 3 and west sides of the river and creating an and widen walkways along Monument, 1st, experiential vantage point for the park system 3rd, and 5th St bridges 13 4 4 North Sunset Park becomes a highly Straighten road intersections at Edwin C. 4 5 2 programmed hub of intergenerational play Moses Blvd, Salem Ave, and Belmont Park. spaces and recreation opportunities to Turn Forest ave into a park strip connecting interact with earth, water, and flora Dayton Art Institute and McKinley Park 13 Expand the art terrace along the riverfront 5 Sculpture terraces along the art walk 3 in front of DAI, beginning the art walk and 1 6 Enhance existing highway berms to tie into relocate existing tennis courts the park aesthetic Expand McIntosh Park to the riverfront 7 Close Robert Dr and convert space below I-75 5 4 by closing Negley Place to Middle Street, off-ramp into parking lot Salem Ave 1 beginning the new Wolf Creek Greenway 1 6 8 Boulder terrace provides opportunity for 3 2 Underpass experiences encourage movement bouldering, learning, relaxing, and adventure 5 underneath I-75 including rotating art pieces, Monument Ave 5 5 lighting installations, interactive features, and 9 Continuous destination multi-generation 4 W Riverview w music play spaces and forest terrace creates a much 9 needed amenity for downtown 8 Allow public vehicular access down to the 19 6 river run with a turn around and open a kayak 10 Great lawn opens up for unprogrammed 11 2 rental kiosk/lock up recreation and large events 6 12 3 11 Plant and manage native vegetation along 9 W 1st St the river-side of the lower bikeway to create 7 Quick Wins 2 habitat 13 17

1 Parallel parking lane on Monument Ave Bridge 12 Modify the levee to create a varied edge along 4 2 19 6 the parks 10 5 5 9 2 Connected bike and pedestrian loops along the 5 W 2nd St 2 top and bottom of levee 13 Integrate parking along Riverview Avenue 11

3 Extend the River Walk from McPherson, under 14 Link to McIntosh Park at the Park over the Great Miami River 16 I-75 I-75, to Belmote Park North intersection as a River entrance 2 5 foundation for the art walk 13 15 Park over the River entry plaza greets 20 11 12 4 Connect the top and bottom of levee for pedestrians with food trucks, sculptures, and 5 pedestrian and cyclist access at the DAI and gardens 1 6 at First street descending to the river level at 12 8 4 14 Third Street. 16 Event Plaza for large scale great lawn events Wolf Creek 6 18 19 17 Reconfigure 1st St bridge intersection to Park Features 18 link the two halves of Sunset Park with a Paddling Access Multi-modal street pedestrian-friendly streetscape Playscape 15 W Third St 1 Create terraced seating at both ends of the Fishing Access Meadow river run, converting the current I-75 concrete 18 Bridge park extensions to lower trail level Link Station 4 5 underpass to a sculpted form Forested Land Boat Ramp 19 Create a downtown meadow above the levee Levee Slope 3 on both sides of the river Restroom Lawn Space 198 2018 DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLAN 6 FOCAL PARKS 199 N 50' 100' 200' Major Trails Wesleyan MetroPark Big Moves

Vision 1 Expand trail towards Trotwood and the new Wesleyan MetroPark expands its nature Wesleyan park expansion. Introduce natural 1 education role in the Community Corridor while surface trails along the paved trail for nature addressing the recreational and social needs of exploration and creek access the surrounding neighborhoods. Building on 8 2 Create a wild nature trail along west side the invaluable impact of Adventure Central in of wolf creek, culminating in a high point educating west side youth about nature, the entire observation structure park landscape is imagined as a hands-on nature Cornell Dr. center with greater access to forests, meadows, 3 Mountain biking skills trail fully accessible to and the creek. An enlarged trail network enables all ages visitors to explore a variety of habitats, experience the site’s topography, and learn how to safely Quick Wins 3 cross the creek. A new zip line over a small ravine 1 7 provides a unique glimpse into the world of birds 1 Extend trail access to creek gravel bar for and other tree canopy dwellers. New nature fishing and exploration access 18 play elements—like boulders, logs, and native 9 Add picnic areas to centralized trail through 2 Create in-channel crossings usable at low plantings—increase the size of the existing unprogrammed open space. Preserve and water levels or by fording the stream to access playground and enrich the play experience by expand network of trees in the area western bank and as a training ground for 2 informally exposing children to nature and its hikers to learn proper river crossing technique materials and processes. A trail connecting the 10 Secure parking lot and structure to the west 2 6 of Adventure Central will accommodate the park to an upstream park expansion and to the 3 Connect north creek trail to existing park trail organization's vans, maintenance vehicles, 2 4 Trotwood community provides access to ponds Wesleyan Rd. 5 where visitors can learn about and enjoy boating equipment, and bicycles Park Features 16 and fishing. For the more adventurous children 11 Expand the nature trail within the Adventure 2 and adults a skills training trail for mountain 1 Create at-grade and below-grade crossing Central's back yard for additional diversity of 9 biking offers visitors the chance to learn a new 17 at Gettysburg Avenue and a Wesleyan Park experience along the learning path skill. expansion trail 12 Expand existing parking and create two-way 15 On the north side of the site, the park primarily 2 Integrate existing playground into nature access to the east, tucking the lot closer to functions as a recreational amenity for Cornell 11 playscape and extend programming to zip line road while maintaining picnic and open space Heights and the nearby neighborhoods. New 3 along the top the creek bank 1 shelters located within shady tree groves provide 3 Extend existing trail network to take facilities for team gatherings, corporate picnics, advantage of the full extents of the park 13 Extend Wolf Creek Trail along the south side 10 14 3 and family barbecues. Numerous trail loops of the rail line through vacant properties to 4 connect to the shelters, expanded playground, Stabilize riverbank and encourage gravel bed, connect to the Great Miami River Bikeway 13 updated restrooms, and the neighborhood to riparian meadow exploration with trail access Accommodate Adventure Central's kitchen encourage walking and running throughout the and Adventure Central engagement 14 expansion and create a stronger sense of entry 12 park. In addition, the Wolf Creek Trail extends 5 Demolish and replace existing picnic pavilion into the park from the parking lot W James H McGee Blvd. into the park. This trail enables residents to with smaller structures spaced throughout the easily and safely explore the green spaces and playground area 15 Retain maintenance building at Riverview Ave neighboring communities between the park and along with public parking and entry downtown Dayton. In the end, both the nature 6 Add parking to serve the north section of the Mountain Biking Multi-modal street education experiences and community building park. Align entry with Princeton Drive 16 Remove existing nature center and build a Fishing Access Playscape creek overlook activities provided by Wesleyan MetroPark help Link Station Meadow 7 Improve neighborhood access with trail entry residents appreciate nearby nature and use that Forested Land 17 Over time, with willing sellers, MetroPark Restroom sense of stewardship to affect the character and at Earlham Dr acquisition of remaining residential lots along Levee Slope economic, social, and environmental impact 8 Create signage and wayfinding along Cornell Wesleyan Rd N Lawn Space of future development along the Community Drive and Gettysburg Avenue to guide people 100' 200' 400' Major Trails Corridor. to Wesleyan 18 Install zip line through woods near playground

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System-Wide Create Wayfinding, Imaging, & Branding Strategy Interpretive & Educational Signage

Comprehensive opportunities to invest in Develop Riverfront Guidelines the entire riverfront system and touch all The 2018 Dayton Riverfront Plan is the result of Identify Funding Mechanisms neighborhoods. Implementation a 12-month effort that aims to provide Dayton Partner to Develop Riverfront Land Bank Strategy visitors and residents better access to the water, Engage in Multi-Modal Transit & Traffic Studies encourage community economic development, and leverage public spaces into an accessible system

for the enjoyment of future generations. Complete Upper & Downtown Traffic Study Roadway Improvements Implementation Downtown Core Lower Trail Segment The plan is timely; implementation is on the heels Between 5th St & The nexus of the four corridors, the Downtown Sunrise Sunset Downtown Crossing Park of recent investments in Dayton’s downtown Riverside Dr Hub links riverfront parks and continuous civic and waterfront. Its champions are committed Expand RiverScape Complete Downtown Loop experience along the Great Miami River. stakeholders, citizens, regional and local Westward to River's Edge government organizations, and private partners. Improve River's Edge Park Design Sunrise/Sunset A critical first step in the implementation of this plan is leveraging those existing investments to generate partnerships and cultivate new Cultural Corridor Convert N Bend Blvd to a Pedestrian Corridor The development of the continuous string of open relationships with groups invested in the future Narrow Riverside Dr. & Construct Loop Trail Complete Cultural Trail System of the systems, ensuring that funding aligns with spaces along the Stillwater and Great Miami River West Expansion of DeWeese Park community needs and priorities. will link neighborhoods and institutions together.

Implementation Recommendations The implementation process will involve Create River-Facing Park & Strong River Connections prioritizing improvements based on existing Technology Corridor Establish MP Development Guidelines for Tech Town needs and assets, community demands, and Innovation and job creation are hallmarks of Develop Tech Town Eco-District funding feasibility, as well as unforeseen the Mad River corridor and it's scenic nature Enhance & Restore Habitat Areas Along River opportunities. Implementation recommendations complements the future facing development in this chapter include initial, system-wide next here. Private-Public partnerships will be key in Improve & Complete Street Network Improvements steps to lay the foundation, prioritize project implementing any strategy for the corridor. Create Riverfront Park at "The Point" recommendations, and identify potential funding sources for each project. Education Corridor Institutions bring new ideas and young minds to the riverfront and can aid in fundraising and Convert Veteran's Parkway to A Pedestrian Corridor Develop Dayton Fairgrounds with a river orientation implementation of Education Corridor plans. Redevelop Gateway Sites Along Veteran's Parkway Develop Dayton RTA Site Create Water Access at Veteran's Park

Add take out point at Tait Station and Sunwatch

Community Corridor Expand Wesleyan MetroPark Build the Trotwood Connector Wolf Creek offers opportunities to create a Acquire Large Parcels Along Wolf Creek Create a Connected Greenway from Wesleyan to Downtown new greenway that connects under-served communities to the rest of the city. Transform Dayton Tire & Rubber into Rosedale Complete Wolf Creek Trail Circuit & Provide Meadow Wolf Creek Access Establish Safe Routes to School

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Priority Projects Project Description Project (For reference only) Partners The improvement plan will serve as the tool to River’s Edge Park Park Redevelopment x x Miami Conservancy District, Five strategize, prioritize, and time improvements and Coordinating Ongoing Projects Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton, Downtown Dayton Partnership projects within the Dayton riverfront system. With the many on-going projects The improvement plan identifies priority projects happening in Greater Dayton, it is within each of the corridors and evaluates each important to leverage partnerships RiverScape MetroPark Park Redevelopment x x Miami Conservancy District, Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton, project as a near-term, mid-term, and long-term and coordinate efforts between Downtown Dayton Partnership priority. agencies and stakeholder groups. Sunrise MetroPark Park Redevelopment x x Miami Conservancy District, Five The following spreadsheets display Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton, The plan places implementation tasks into three projects identified in the Dayton Downtown Dayton Partnership time frames, simplifying the recommendations Riverfront plan, recommended time Sunset Park Park Redevelopment x x Miami Conservancy District, Five and maximizing investments over the life of the Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton, frames, and the agencies involved in Downtown Dayton Partnership plan. their execution. Monument Avenue Infill Develop infill sites with structured parking to support desired x x Private Developers, Downtown Day- ▸▸ Near-term priorities typically require less Development densities along Monument Avenue between RiverScape ton Partnership, Five Rivers Met- capital investment or implementation MetroPark and the the river to the west (Sunset Park). roParks, City of Dayton complexity, contribute to the goals of the Revitalize state/county Connect to and enhance park spaces in the Downtown in- x Private Developers, City of Dayton, public administration open cluding Cooper Park and open space opportunities in the Montgomery County, Downtown plan, and provide a significant return for the spaces Montgomery County Administration Building campus. Dayton Partnership community. Near-term investments can then Downtown long-term Encourage long-term redevelopment of underutilized parcels x Private Developers, Downtown Day- be used to support funding for additional redevelopment from Third Street north to the river. ton Partnership, City of Dayton investments throughout the system. Monument Avenue be- In the short term, maintain one-way two-lane traffic while x x x ODOT, City of Dayton, RTA, Down- tween Riverview Avenue shifting parking to the north side of the road and adding town Dayton Partnership, MVRPC, ▸▸ Mid-term priorities include projects with and North Keowee Street a bike lane. Provide a buffer between park-goers and the Private Business Owners, Private minimal financial or regulatory hurdles, and roadway, improved ADA parking access, and a space for Developers food trucks. The long term strategy for Monument Ave will completion often will require partnerships reduce vehicular traffic to one lane between St. Clair and with other organizations. Jefferson, retaining one-way traffic and on-street parking in that stretch. ▸▸ Long-term priorities are a culmination of First Street between Riv- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x ODOT, City of Dayton, RTA, Down- near- and mid-term investments. They erview and Keowee Street wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for town Dayton Partnership, MVRPC, bicyclists. Private Business Owners, Private represent significant benefits to the system, Developers but have the largest draw on resources, Riverscape Pedestrian Create Pedestrian Bridge connection utilizing the existing x ODOT, MCD, City of Dayton, Down- requiring public and private partnerships Bridge Riverside Dr bridge abutments linking downtown to town Dayton Partnership to secure funding and land, additional McPherson. planning or design, and longer coordination or McPherson East park Create a modest park with gentle slopes to engage the north x MCD, City of Dayton, Five Rivers redevelopment side of the Great Miami River and connect two major open MetroParks, Downtown Dayton construction leads. spaces across the river. Partnership Re-purpose 15 East Mon- Re-purpose the City of Dayton Police signals building into x x City of Dayton, Downtown Dayton ument for riverfront sup- riverfront restaurant with outdoor dining next to RiverScape Partnership, Private Developers porting activities MetroPark. Convert Wilkinson Street Convert N Wilkinson St to a main entry corridor for pedestri- x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA, Down- to pedestrian friendly ans and vehicles to the riverfront with flush curbs and uni- town Dayton Partnership gateway form paving material, similar to a typical woonerf Robert Drive Removal Robert Drive is part of one way pair that runs southbound x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA, Down- along I-75 from Monument Avenue to First Street. Its northbound town Dayton Partnership counterpart, Maxwell Drive, will be re-striped to support two directional traffic and reduce pedestrian crossings to the river.

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Project Description Project Description Project (For reference only) Partners Project (For reference only) Partners Edwin C Moses Blvd Increase street tree plantings to emphasize boulevard feeling x City of Dayton, Miami Conservancy Third Street between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA between I-75 and Wolf and slow traffic through park zone. Add parking along both District, Five Rivers MetroParks, Brooklyn Avenue and wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for Creek sides of the road for increased park access and traffic calm- ODOT, MVRPC Smithville Road (including bicyclists. ing. Extend Sunrise MetroPark’s usable park space by 12’. the Third Street bridge) Dayton Tire and Rubber Convert Dayton Tire and Rubber at Riverview and Rosedale x Miami Conservancy District, Five Riv- DeWeese Park Park Redevelopment x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- Site development (and Drive into a publicly accessible open space and meadow with ers MetroParks, City of Dayton, Ohio ton, Miami Conservancy District neighboring privately an important trail link and environmental/wayfinding signage. Department of Natural Resources, owned parcels) US EPA Island MetroPark Park Redevelopment x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- ton, Miami Conservancy District Infill Parcel Development Infill parcels in west Dayton between Salem Avenue and x x City of Dayton, USHUD, Montgomery Germantown Street, focusing on parcels adjacent to Wolf County Land Bank, CityWide Kettering Fields Park Redevelopment x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- Creek. ton, Miami Conservancy District Wolf Creek Corridor open Acquire parcels necessary to create a park along both sides x x Miami Conservancy District, Five Riv- Triangle Park Park Redevelopment x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- space land banking of the Wolf Creek from the confluence at the Great Miami ers MetroParks, City of Dayton, Ohio ton, Miami Conservancy District River to Wesleyan MetroPark Department of Natural Resources, Deeds Point MetroPark Park Redevelopment x x Private Developers, Downtown US EPA, Montgomery County Land Dayton Partnership, Five Rivers Bank MetroParks, City of Dayton, Miami More For Less Site Infill vacant sites along Wolf Creek with a mix of small, con- x Miami Conservancy District, Five Riv- Conservancy District nected open spaces and new affordable housing with a focus ers MetroParks, City of Dayton, Ohio Grandview Hospital North Gateway and development expansion for Grandview Hos- x City of Dayton, Greater Downtown on Rosedale Drive. Department of Natural Resources, Main Street property pital on North Main Street, between I-75 and Great Miami Dayton Partnership, Grandview US HUD, US EPA, Montgomery Boulevard. Hospital, Private Landowners County Land Bank Riverside Drive between "Make traffic improvements to Riverside Drive that reduce x x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA, FIveRiv- Negley Place to Middle Close Negley Pl to Middle Street to extend McIntosh Park to x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- Monument Avenue and lanes and support the historic scneic parkway vision. Short- ers MetroParks, MVRPC Street closure the Wolf Creek waterfront. ers MetroParks, Miami Conservancy Shoup Mill Road term: Reduce to two lanes and repurposing of outer lanes District, Private Business Owners into protected bike lanes. South Wolf Creek Corridor Infill development and retail corridor improvements to the x City of Dayton, USHUD, Montgomery Long term: Consolidate lanes and remove central partition mixed-use revitalization Wright Dunbar and Wolf Creek neighborhoods. County Land Bank while adding a planted edge and pedestrian/bike path along the eastern toe of the levee. Germantown Street be- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Accommodate 11’ turning lane by expanding into re-pur- tween Edwin C. Moses wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for posed green space at intersections." and Route 35 bicyclists. North Bend Boulevard Close North Bend Boulevard to vehicular traffic and extend x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA, FIveRiv- Gettysburg Avenue be- "Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA between Helena Street a pedestrian promenade between Deeds Point and Island ers MetroParks, Downtown Dayton tween Salem Avenue and wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for and Deeds Point Park MetroPark. Partnership, MVRPC Route 35 bicyclists. Through signage or other gateway elements, es- tablish a Wolf Creek gateway along the Gettysburg Avenue Salem Avenue between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x x City of Dayton, ODOT, MVRPC portion of the Wright Brothers Parkway. Riverview Avenue and wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for " West Hillcrest Avenue bicyclists. James H McGee Blvd be- Reduce number of lanes and allocate previous vehicular right x City of Dayton, RTA, Five Rivers Cultural Trail system de- Introduce an interpretive cultural trail system from Wegerzyn x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- tween North Gettysburg of ways for a new open space/pedestrian pathway on the MetroParks, ODOT, MVRPC velopment Gardens, to Deeds Point, and through to downtown institu- ton, Miami Conservancy District, and West Third Street SW side of the Boulevard and improve the trail, greenway tions (DAI) that incorporates historic and educational story- MVRPC corridor, and connection to the creek. telling and celebrates the river confluences. Wesleyan MetroPark Park Redevelopment x x Five Rivers MetroParks Expand Link bike network Add Link stations at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Boon- x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- shoft Museum of Discovery, and Island MetroPark. ton, RTA Wesleyan MetroPark Acquire land to the west of Wesleyan with opportunities for x x Five Rivers MetroParks, MVRPC, expansion greater access to water, fishing and nature (project in prog- ODOT ress). Trotwood Connector Complete trail connection between Wesleyan MetroPark and x x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- the regional trail system that connects to the community of ers MetroParks, Miami Conservancy Trotwood District, Private Business Owners Wolf Creek Trail develop- Complete the off-street trail network along both sides of x x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- ment Wolf Creek from Adventure Central to the Great Miami con- ers MetroParks, Miami Conservancy fluence. District, Private Business Owners Sunrise /Sunset Park over Pedestrian Park over the River across the Great Miami River x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five the River that connects the Wolf Creek neighborhood to Downtown Rivers MetroParks, Miami Conser- via a new Sunset Park. vancy District, Downtown Dayton Partnership

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Project Description Project Description Project (For reference only) Partners Project (For reference only) Partners Extend trail to Eintracht Extend the Great Miami River Recreation Trail north along x x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- Wayne Avenue between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Great Miami River left to connect to the City of Riverside's ton, Miami Conservancy District, West Third and Stewart wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for Eintracht Singing Society and future development of Old MVRPC Streets bicyclists. North Dayton. Fifth Street between Ed- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x ODOT, City of Dayton, RTA Construct a paddling pass Create a paddling pass through on the river left and a formal x Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Day- win C Moses Boulevard wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for near Island MetroPark portage on river right at Island Dam. ton, Miami Conservancy District and South Patterson Bou- bicyclists. levard Dayton Fairgrounds Connect new development at the Dayton Fairgrounds on x University of Dayton, City of Dayton, Main Street and Stewart Street to the river. Premier Health Tech Town campus edge Invest in green streets along Keowee, Webster and Monu- x x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- improvements ment around the TechTown development and expand public ers MetroParks, Private Landowners Area between Veterans Long-term redevelopment of Downtown gateway sites on x RTA, City of Dayton, Montgomery space along the south side of the Mad River. Parkway and Patterson Third Street, Fifth Street, Route 35, and Stewart Street. County Land Bank, Private Land- Boulevard owners Ottawa Yards Enhance the riverfront public realm and streetscapes around x x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- Ottawa Yards. Reduce and filter runoff from the site through ers MetroParks, Private Landowners Veteran’s Park (adjacent Convert the Veterans Memorial Park to a green space that x City of Dayton, Five Rivers Met- bioswales and sponge parks. to RTA) engages Fairgrounds and Greater Rubicon Park with the roParks, Miami Conservancy District river. McCabe Corporation Redevelop parcels on the current site of the McCabe Corpo- x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five Riv- ration for future commercial uses. ers MetroParks, Private Landowners Veteran’s Parkway closure Close Veteran’s Parkway to vehicular traffic and expand the x City of Dayton, Five Rivers Met- between Fifth Street and Great Miami Recreation Trail on the east bank of the River. roParks, Miami Conservancy District, Keowee Street between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA South Patterson Boule- ODOT First Street and Route 4 wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for vard bicyclists. Dryden Road between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Burkhardt Avenue be- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Stewart Street and East wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for tween Fifth Street and the wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for River Road bicyclists. Dayton Metro Library - bicyclists. Burkhardt Branch Stewart Street between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA I-75 and Brown Street (in- wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for Linden Avenue between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA cluding bridge connection) bicyclists. Enhance the intersection at the Stewart Street Third Street and Smithville wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for bridge across Great Miami River. Road bicyclists. Patterson Boulevard be- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Springfield Street between Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA tween Monument Avenue wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for Third Street and Wright wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for and Carillon Historical bicyclists. Patterson Air Force Base bicyclists to Wright Patterson Air Force Base Park Pedestrian Bridge at E. Create a pedestrian bridge connection between E. Hillcrest x x Hillcrest and Drill Avenue Avenue and Drill Avenue, joining the two sides of the river through DeWeese. Tech Town riverfront park Add a community riverfront park at Tech Town that provides x x RTA, ODOT, City of Dayton, Five strong river connectivity with a softened, set back levee and Rivers MetroParks, Miami Conser- access for Webster Station, integrated with future high-den- vancy Distict, Private Landowners sity development plans at Tech Town. and business owners Monument Avenue im- Improve public realm for pedestrians with street trees and x x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA provements wide sidewalks and enhance or create safe connections for bicyclists. Fisrt Street and Springfield Create a multi-modal connection between downtown Day- x x City of Dayton, ODOT, RTA Street multi-modal im- ton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with public realm provements improvements that support pedestrian, bicycle, and shuttle activity. Habitat Expansion on the Building on the Miami Conservancy District habitat expansion x x City of Dayton, Five Rivers Met- Mad River west of Eastwood, enhance and restore habitat areas along roParks, Miami Conservancy Distict, the Mad River to expand the of plant and wildlife diversity Private Landowners from Eastwood MetroPark to Findlay Street.

Great Miami River Recre- Extend the Great Miami River Recreation Trail down West x x City of Dayton, Five Rivers Met- ation Trail extension River Road to Sunwatch and develop a formal river access roParks, Miami Conservancy District, point. ODOT Boat Access and levee Formalize boat access and park and ride opportunities at Tait x City of Dayton, Five Rivers Met- regrading at Tait Station Station Dam and Carillon Historical Park. Lay back levee at roParks, Miami Conservancy District, Dam Carillon and add a take-out point to complete a 7-mile paddle ODOT, RTA stretch between Carillon and Eastwood MetroPark

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