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Touch the Water Refined Design Touch the Water Promenade Project Rossdale Area Refi ned Design Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Territorial Acknowledgement ADVISE The City of Edmonton acknowledges the traditional land on which we reside is in Treaty Six Territory. We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries, such as nêhiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Isga (Nakota Sioux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and Dené Peoples. We acknowledge this as the Métis’ homeland, and also the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel. It is a welcoming place for all Peoples who come from around the world to share Edmonton as a home. Together we call upon all of our collective, honoured traditions and spirits to work in building a great city for today and future generations. Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Indigenous Engagement Process e City is committed to engaging with Indigenous Nations and Peoples on projects that may be of traditional, cultural, historical and/or environmental interest. e City acknowledges that projects within the North Saskatchewan River ADVISE Valley in particular are of signifi cant interest to regional Indigenous Nations and Communities. It is important that Indigenous Peoples are part of conversations about the past, present and future of Edmonton’s river valley. In fall 2019, 29 regional Indigenous Nations and Communities were invited to begin engagement on the project. Elders, Community members, Knowledge Keepers and Technicians from 24 Nations and Communities have participated over the 2 phases of engagement that have been completed so far. Cultural protocol was off ered at the engagement sessions and the input shared has been summarized in reports for Indigenous Nations and Communities to review. Ongoing advice, wisdom, and input from Indigneous Nations and Communities will continue to help guide the project as it moves forward. Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater ADVISE Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE HILL ROSSDALE POWER PLANT Overall Concept GROAT BRIDGE CONNECTION ADVISE ROSSDALE BEND OVERLOOK GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARK + GROAT DAYLIGHTING VICTORIA PARK OVERLOOK RIVER DECK OVERLOOK PROMENADE BELOW THE LEGISLATURE GROUNDS Project Timeline ADVISE Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Vision Instantly recognizable as Edmonton’s premiere riverfront destination, this incredibly vibrant outdoor public space evokes a unique sense of place in Canada’s northernmost major city. e Touch the Water Promenade celebrates the central river valley’s multi-layered history and special signifi cance to Indigenous Nations and Communities, restores its natural systems and ADVISE resiliency, and re-connects the central city to the river. By improving access into and within the river valley network, the Promenade provides diverse opportunities for riverfront gathering and recreation not found anywhere else in the region. Design Principles e design principles are based on the themes from Breathe: Edmonton’s Green Network Strategy. ese themes are: + Ecology + Celebration + Wellness Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater w What We Heard - Overall Based on the previous stages of Indigenous, public and stakeholder engagement and review of ADVISE the previous draft concept options, we’ve heard the following main themes: Overall Rossdale Power Plant + Keep the ‘natural’ and ‘wild’ character of the river while adding + Provide varied and unique spaces elements that improve access and opportunities to touch the water + Allow access to the water’s edge while minimizing disturbance to existing vegitation + Reduce amount of paved areas along the river + Celebrate heritage and gathering + Minimize impact to existing vegetation + Increase accessibility to the site and to the water’s edge + Improve access to the river valley, for all modes of transportation and for users of all abilities Rossdale Bend Overlook + Celebrate heritage and culture + Celebrate the heritage of the site + Safety is an important consideration, regarding both the travel + Improve connections to the Rossdale neighbourhood and to speeds of users on the shared-use pathways and for people the local trails accessing the water’s edge + Work with other projects in the area to manage fl ood risks Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Touch the Water ROSSDALE ROSSDALE POWER PLANT ROSSDALE BEND OVERLOOK ADVISE PROMENADE WALTERDALE LANDING Overall Concept Since Stage II engagement, we’ve moved Walterdale Landing Rossdale Power Plant from two distinct draft concepts to a single refi ned design, by bringing together and integrating elements from both in light of Indigenous, stakeholder and public input, technical requirements and considerations and the overall project vision and principles. ADVISE e refi ned concept: + Provides access to the river valley and river + Creates gathering places around important sites and areas of previous disturbance + Improves connectivity and access to active fi tness and wellness throughout Rossdale Bend Overlook Promenade the river valley + Enhances ecological functions and conditions, especially around site of existing disturbance and wildlife pinch points + Proposes diff erent ways in which users can interact with water, while respecting the river’s power and cultural signifi cance Within the Rossdale area, the project is defi ned by four primary elements: + Walterdale Landing + Rossdale Power Plant + Rossdale Bend Overlook + Promenades Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Walterdale Landing ADVISE In the refi ned design the Walterdale Landing area, west of the Walterdale Bridge, has been designed to accomodate a range of passive uses and more intimate gathering spaces to minimize impact on existing high quality vegetation. is includes: + A new accessible path to a small overlook with seating close to the water’s edge + A kayak tie-up at the water’s edge connected to the overlook by a scramble + An overlook that uses existing grade to provide views to the river and seating + A meadow and grasslands with seating opportunities for small gatherings and ceremonies + Connections to the North Shore Promenade Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Rossdale Power Plant Area ADVISE In the refi ned design the Rossdale Power Plant area, east of the Walterdale Bridge and west of the Power Plant, has been designed as a lively everyday space that reconnects the city to the river in a variety of ways, while maintaining and celebrating the diverse and multi-layered heritage and culture of the land. is site has seen the most extensive ecological disturbance through human use in the past. e design includes: + fl exible space to be adapted to various kinds of users and uses + enough structure to feel comfortable and welcoming + restoration of natural environment, while bringing new users and uses to the river Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Rossdale Bend ADVISE In the refi ned design the Rossdale Bend area, south of Rossdale at the bend in the North Saskatchewan River, has been designed to: + serve as a gateway to the Touch the Water Promenade + celebrate the important historical signifi cance of this site + connects to the natural beauty of the river + safely manage various connections to the shared-use pathways and trail system Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Promenade and Pathway ADVISE e refi ned design inlcudes: + improved promenade that has four meters of shared-use pathways and three meters of pathway for slower moving users marked with diff erent material treatments + improved promenade integrated with the existing pathways + enough room to restore plantings along the river’s edge and preserve existing vegetation Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater What We Heard ADVISE Access Universal Access Improved access + connection to the River Valley + Pathways and access points throughout the site accessible for + Improve access to the river valley people of all ages and abilities + Improved arrival and connections should be provided Multiple ways to access/touch the water + Ability to accessing the water in multiple ways, allowing diff erent users to interact with the water in diff erent ways Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Access to Site and the River Valley Access to the River Valley Access to the River Valley + Improved access to the river valleyfor ACCESS AND CONNECTION TO ACCESSIBLE users of all abilities ACCESSIBLE POINTS EAST PUMP HOUSE ROOF MULTI-USE PATH POWER PLANT - + CONNECTION TO SIDE DECK ACCESSIBLE WALTERDALE BRIDGE UPPER OVERLOOK Access to the Site ACCESSIBLE PATH TO LOWER WALKWAYS ADVISE + Connections to the river valley trail network + Connections to the south side of the river across the Walterdale Bridge + A kayak tie-up location is provided for those accessing the site from the river Access within the Site + Design accommodates a number of ways of interacting and connecting to the river and river valley including Water Access Pedestrian + Bike Connections river views, getting out and over the river, down to the edge, water feature, restored river’s edge plantings, and kayak tie-up VIEW TO THE WATER SECONDARY PATHWAY Ref quam, atur? Iciis et ut ut imusam, odignih ictore esque simi, ilit voloribus es. TOUCH THE WATER PRIMARY PATHWAY OUT OVER THE WATER Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/Touch eWater Accessible for All Users Highlights + e site is accessible to users of all ages and
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