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Coalition Mapping: Recommendations for Programming & Connectivity Coalition Mapping: Recommendations for Programming & Connectivity 12 navigable miles between the St. Anthony Lock & Dam and the Coon Rapids Dam. UPPER HARBOR TERMINAL Create connections from North Minneapolis to river via Dowling and RESTAURANT DOCKING 26th Ave 26TH AVE OVERLOOK Create connection from NE GRAIN BELT HISTORIC neighborhood to river DISTRICT Create barge restaurants HALLS ISLAND ST ANTHONY MAIN GRAPHIC SUMMARY OF Create better connection between 4 COALITION MEETING #2 DOWNTOWN 3 greenway and the river MINNEAPOLIS RECOMMENDATIONS Increased year-round commerce UNIVERSITY OF 1 (attractions, restaurants, nightlife) 2 MINNESOTA BOHEMIAN FLATS Watertaxi / Waterbus Route Major/Minor Stop 1. NICOLLET MALL 2. COMMONS PARK Neighborhood/River Connections 3. WATERWORKS PARK 4. UPPER LOCK AND DAM; THE FALLS Improve and Maintain Habitat is map depicts input from 48 particpants in 6 small groups representing 21 organizations. Graphic Documentation of Coalition Meeting #2 | November 2, 2017 Coalition Mapping: Existing & Recommended Water AccessPOTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WATERCRAFT ACCESS PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH + EXISTING WATERCRAFT ACCESS PADDLE SHARE SHORELINE ACCESSIBLE BY FOOT XCEL DOCKING UPPER HARBOR TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT HERON ROOKERY MWMO (POSSIBLE FUTURE RAMP) PADDLE SHARE STATION THE SAMPLE ROOM DOCK CITY OWNED BOAT LAUNCH 26TH AVE PLANNED PSYCHO SUZIES DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WATERCRAFT ACCESS GRAIN BELT HISTORIC DISTRICT DOCK OPPORTUNITY (NEAR BROADWAY PIZZA) SHERIDAN PARK DEVELOPMENT HALLS ISLAND BOOM ISLAND BOAT LAUNCH BOAT LAUNCH (OFFICIALS) PLAZA/DOCKING PADDLE SHARE STATION NICOLLET ISLAND INN PUBLIC STAIR TO RIVER POTENTIAL CITY DOCK ST. ANTHONY FALLS LAB UPPER HARBOR LOCK LOWER MILL RUINS PARK LOCK #1 HARBOR BOHEMIAN FLATS EAST RIVER CANOE LAUNCH BOHEMIAN FLATS UMN BOAT HOUSE is map depicts input from 48 particpants in 6 small groups representing 21 organizations. Graphic Documentation of Coalition Meeting #2 | November 2, 2017 UPPER LOCK COALITION MEETING #2: OUTCOMES Coalition Meeting #2 on November 2, 2017 was a poster session and workshop focused on programming. Participants explored the Lock’s role as a hub on the Central Riverfront, and as an anchor destination within the broader vision for the riverfront above the Falls - from the Lock to Upper Harbor Terminal. 18 organizations presented projects or initiatives in the poster session. 48 people representing 21 organizations attended. Attendees held small group discussions at workshop tables, developing recommendations for vision & program. Principles and recommendations were made at two scales: the scale of the whole upper river, and the scale of the Lock. Below, the UPPER LOCK: Principles & Recommendations section summarizes recommendations for the identity and program of the Upper Lock specificallY; while the CENTRAL & UPPER RIVERFRONT: Principles & Recommendations consider a bigger riverfront vision above the Falls. UPPER LOCK: Principles & Recommendations 1) The Lock should be a place where stories are told & knowledge is gained. The USACE storY of civil works and water management. The storY of the sYstem of parks in our region. The storY of St. AnthonY Falls, beginning with American Indian stories. Educational components to river barging/lock infrastructure/historY. Interactive learning. The storY of the Mississippi as a drinking water source. The St. AnthonY Falls HydrologY Lab (in view across the river) could be highlighted/engaged. The Lock could be the interpretive hub that ties manY stories together. UPPER LOCK COALITION MEETING 2 | 11.02.2017 | PAGE 1 The story of the river & water + culture through time. The historY of commercial navigation. The storY of the neighborhood. Tell the storY of the site and its historical aspects. Play off sound. Interpretation of USACE use. River stories. Get beYond restaurants, beYond tourists. 2) The Lock should be a place where you can get on the water. Activate the river itself – water taxi & transport, water recreation outfitting. Access to the water by paddle, water taxi, water bus, "Uber boat," or tour boat - concept of "water trails." Boat tours, boat access – active Port Shared/coordinated programming among the Lock, WaterWorks, and the Commons Provide the opportunitY for people to connect with water in manY ways. The Lock as the northern "anchor destination" on the Mississippi. Lateral connections along the riverfront by water. Ensure safetY of kayaks and canoes on the river bY the Falls. 3) The Lock should be a place where you can get something to eat. Restaurants: Yes. Tourists: Yes. And beYond. Riverfront restaurants or on-river dining (eg. Barge restaurants). 4) The Lock should be a stage for culture, events, & entertainment. Art on the Lock. Events related/in partnership with other nearby venues (Stadium, Guthrie, "Walker on the Water," Convention Center, ArmorY, etc.) Lock & Dam/Commons/WaterWorks – these programs will be shared. Music on the river - go from UHT concert to Halls Island concert to Lock concert. Interactive learning. Urban orchard. 5) The Lock should be a recreation destination. Learn: what can I do in X amount of time? Walk, bike, paddle opportunities. WaYfinding + Time: what can I do in 30 minutes or an hour? Support and work with outfitters to make more experiences possible for people arriving at the Lock. Recreation: Skate park, Adventure, Winter biking/skating. Walk, bike, paddle opportunities. UPPER LOCK COALITION MEETING 2 | 11.02.2017 | PAGE 2 6) The Lock should serve as a “trailhead” to the rest of the riverfront, region, and beyond – a natural hub & an anchor destination. The Lock should be the northern "anchor destination" on the Mississippi. The Lock has an identitY as part of the Great River Road, as part of the Mississippi, as the hub of the downtown Central Riverfront, & as the gatewaY to the Upper Riverfront. Create more walk/bike connections to the riverfront from the Lock, and provide waYfinding. Send people out on loops (20 minute walking tours; longer tours with other modes; connected loops). Access to curated trail - e.g. at least 10 points of interest to achieve a critical mass of users. DisplaY maps of state/regional parks. Trailhead - Centerpiece for a varietY of trails – walk/bike/paddle. 7) The Lock must be accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Make sure spaces are accessible bY means other than stairs. 8) The Lock can be branded and marketed as a major destination. "Package" the entire experience of the Lock in a compelling way. Plan for being the visitors' launch pad to the whole riverfront, and the region - and brand the Lock as access to that experience. CENTRAL & UPPER RIVERFRONT: Principles & Recommendations 1) The Riverfront should have a defined year-round brand that is marketed & supported by businesses and programming. Do we need an umbrella group? Consider seasonalitY of programming throughout. Need more of a branding effort, umbrella effort - perhaps a master plan. Partnership with adjacent venues and organizations (“sales team”). Rebrand the river for recreational use in a waY that doesn't scare off novices. Bring the tourists in and the amenities will follow; residents will benefit. “Package” the entire experience of the river in a compelling waY. The riverfront should be activated year-round. Organized activities (e.g. with the Park Board) – morning/afternoon/night; 1-hr/3-hr/half-full daY. More “branding” – umbrella bringing all things together. Businesses & programming partners can contribute to riverfront brand. Nurture public private relationships – Access + Commerce. “Spaces of interchange” between local businesses and the parks/river. Master plan? UPPER LOCK COALITION MEETING 2 | 11.02.2017 | PAGE 3 2) The Riverfront should be a place to have authentic experiences of many kinds: sporty, cultural, night-out, sightseeing, family fun, commuting, learning. Work with Art-a-Whirl, MIA, and other groups. The Central & Upper Riverfront should be conceived as a state project tied to the National Park & Great River Road. There should be more restaurants on the riverfront, and on the river (food barges). Create places for people to connect with the waterfront - "activitY nodes." Trail - at least 10 reallY interesting points of interest – enough critical mass to draw people How is water relevant to different cultures? Functional, representational, spiritual, habitat. Loops (walking, running, biking, kaYaking). Safe water experiences. Flexible places to connect with water. Flexible areas for activitY nodes. SeasonalitY – ensure unique, all season interest. More restaurants – even floating barges. Nicollet Mall to the River as an experience. From recommendations for Lock programming (#5 above): - Skate park - Adventure - Winter biking/skating - Support and work with outfitters to make more experiences possible - Walk, bike, paddle opportunities 3) The Riverfront should be an amenity that is accessible to, and utilized by, all communities. Look for local audiences that are not currently on or using the river, and plan for how theY could. Facilitate active communitY engagement for riverfront projects. Create riverfront programming related directlY to the neighborhoods on the river. Coordinate affordable housing opportunities with proximitY to river/parks. Active communitY engagement. 4) Riverfront destinations should be connected to each other and to the city. a) Connections by water should be expanded. Points of access for people to get onto the river should expand along the riverfront Possible "stops": N. Mississippi Park, UHT,
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