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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
MVVA | 09-11 March 2020
City of Buffalo | Buffalo Urban Development Corporation
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Project Partners
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Design Vision (May 2019)
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Contextual Master Plan (May 2019)
Front Park
4th Street Park
Virginia-Carolina Interchange
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
Waterfront/Emerson Young Park
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Schematic Design (June - November 2019)
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Schematic Design (June - November 2019)
Technical StakeholdersRegulatory AgenciesRegulatory Agencies (in Albany)Focus GroupPedestrian Bridge Competition - Phase ICommunity Family WorkshopPlayground Workshop w/Belle CenterTechnical StakeholdersRegulatory AgenciesPedestrian Bridge Competition - Phase IITransportation Workshop
05 June19 June 17 July
05 September11 September
12 September
17 October23 October
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Design Development Phase
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Schematic Design
Concept Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Bidding and Negotiation
Construction Observation
4 mos. 4 mos.6 months 9 months 9 months 18-24 months
We are here!
Project Schedule
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Design Development Phase
Greater definition of the park program elements and their relationship with each other.
Exploration of park materials, including pavements, planting, site furnishings, etc...
Continued strategic development of design and construction schedule, and project budget and delivery, in collaboration with the Client Group and Stakeholders.
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Design TeamMichael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.Schlaich Bergermann PartnerBeech and Bonaparte Engineering P.C.Wendel
LimnoTechBiohabitatsCraul Land ScientistsWC3 DesignEmpire Geotechnical Engeineering ServicesDomingo Gonzalez AssociatesFoit-AlbertAbundant PlayscapesWSPTrophy Point
Landscape Architecture Structural Engineering (bridge)
Marine EngineeringCivil and Structural Engineering\
Infrastructure and UtilitiesHydrologist
EcologistSoil Scientist
Irrigation DesignerGeotechnical Engineering
Lighting DesignerCode Consultant
Playground Code ConsultantTraffic/Transportation Engineering
Cost Estimating
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Existing ConditionsExisting Conditions Design VisionDesign Vision(May 2019)(May 2019)
March 2020 SchemeMarch 2020 Scheme
Design Update
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7 Key Design Moves
Improve Neighborhood Connections with a Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
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7 Key Design Moves
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge
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Selecting a Bridge Designer
• Ten bridge designers from around the world submitted qualifications.
• Four bridge designers participated in a two-phase idea competition.
• Jury members included: Michael Finn, Matthew Latko, Amanda May, Robert Shibley, and Michael Van Valkenburgh.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner was selected.
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10 Years - 20 Projects
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Liberty Bridge Greenville, South Carolina, 2004
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
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7 Key Design Moves
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Enhance Circulation Networks
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C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
*Dominated by Vehicular Circulation*Dominated by Vehicular Circulation
Enhance Circulation Networks - Vehicular
Roadway = ~1.9 miParking Spots = ~785 Bus Stop
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Parking Strategy
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
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F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
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Enhance Circulation Networks - Vehicular
Roadway = ~1.5 miParking Spots = ~732 Bus Stop
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
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Enhance Circulation Networks - Vehicular
Roadway = ~0.8 miPark Road = ~0.7 mi Total = ~1.5 miParking Spots = ~730 Bus Stop
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Enhance Circulation Networks - Cycling
Bike Lane = ~1.0 miBike Trail = ~0.0 miShared Trail = ~1.3 miBike Parking
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Enhance Circulation Networks - Cycling
Bike Lane = 0.45 miBike Trail = 0.35 miShared Trail = 1.5 miBike Parking
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Enhance Circulation Networks - Pedestrian
Pedestrian = ~.77 miShared Trail = ~1.3 mi
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Enhance Circulation Networks - Pedestrian
Pedestrian = 4.85 miShared Trail = 1.5 mi
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Enhance Circulation Networks - Athletic Loop
Athletic Loop = 5K
Start/ Finish Point
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
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7 Key Design Moves
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Create a Great Lawn
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Create a Great Lawn
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SpringSpring WinterWinter
Great Lawn - Yearound Daily Use
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
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Great Lawn - Accommodating Events
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Great Lawn - Large Events
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Existing Pavilion
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
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7.
7 Key Design Moves
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Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety
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Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
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L a k e E r i e
Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety
FootballBall DiamondsSoccerPickleball/Takraw
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety
FootballBall DiamondsSoccerPickleball/Takraw
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
1.
2.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
7 Key Design Moves
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
10 min10 min
6 min6 min
10 min10 min
Create a Destination Playground
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Play Themes
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Play Garden Model - September 2019
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
7 Key Design Moves
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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
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E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
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C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
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Seaplane Seaplane RampRamp
birdwatchingbirdwatching
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnic
viewing viewing stepssteps
water water accessaccess fishingfishing
fishingfishing
fishingfishing
picnicpicnic
bathroomsbathrooms
concertsconcerts
small small gatheringsgatherings
small small gatheringsgatherings
food trucksfood trucks
movie nightmovie night
lake viewslake views
festivalsfestivals
multi-usemulti-use
festivalsfestivals
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnic
parkingparkingparkingparking
picnicpicnic
picnicpicnicpicnicpicnic picnicpicnic
parkingparking
parkingparkingsmall dogssmall dogs
large dogslarge dogs
parkingparking
parkingparking
parkingparking
pavilionpavilion
parkingparking
parkingparking
parkingparkingrain rain gardengarden
rain rain gardengarden
rain rain gardengarden
fitness fitness eventsevents
paradesparades
group exercise group exercise classesclasses
rain rain gardengarden
rain rain gardengarden
parkingparking
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operations operations & &
maintenancemaintenance downtown downtown viewsviews
lake viewslake views
lake viewslake views
bird bird islandisland
naturenature
discoverydiscovery
harborharbor
water playwater play
performancesperformances
viewing viewing stepssteps
viewing viewing stepssteps
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Habitat Habitat ShelfShelf
Pumping S tation Pumping S tation EntranceEntrance
S p l a s h S p l a s h P a dP a d
P l a y g r o u n dP l a y g r o u n d
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t S t e p sS t e p s
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S m a l l C r a f t S m a l l C r a f t L a u n c hL a u n c h
S l e d d i n g H i l lS l e d d i n g H i l l
T h e B a r k y a r dT h e B a r k y a r d
S e n i o r L e a g u e S e n i o r L e a g u e B a s e b a l lB a s e b a l l
S o f t b a l lS o f t b a l lF o o t b a l lF o o t b a l l
L a w nL a w n
F o o t b a l lF o o t b a l l
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Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation
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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge.
Enhance Circulation Networks.
Create a Great Lawn.
Update Existing Fields and Increase Sports Variety.
Create a Destination Playground.
Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation.
Improve Shoreline Resiliency and Water Access.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
7 Key Design Moves
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Structural Structural ResiliencyResiliency
Flood Flood ProtectionProtection
Ecological Ecological Function UpliftFunction Uplift
Enhanced Enhanced ExperienceExperience
Shoreline Design Goals
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0 0.5 1 MILELake Erie
Niagara River
Buf alo R iver
CanadaUnited States
Delaware Delaware ParkPark
Cazenovia ParkCazenovia Park
FrontFrontParkPark
Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr. ParkKing, Jr. Park
Houghton Houghton ParkPark
Unity IslandUnity IslandParkPark
Buffalo and Erie County Buffalo and Erie County Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
RiversideRiversideParkPark
~1.0 mile~1.0 mile
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial ParkCentennial Park
It is estimated that over 80% of the It is estimated that over 80% of the shoreline of the upper Niagara River has shoreline of the upper Niagara River has
been altered from its natural form. (BNW)been altered from its natural form. (BNW)
One of the Largest Waterfront Park in the City of Buffalo
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0 0.5 1 MILELake Erie
Niagara River
Buf alo R iver
CanadaUnited States
Times Beach Times Beach Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Tifft Nature Tifft Nature PreservePreserve
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial ParkCentennial Park
Niagara River Corridor
Niagara River Corridor
Large Network of Regional Habitats
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Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis)Cooper’s Hawks (Accipiter cooperii)Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Bonaparte’s Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea)Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
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0 0.5 1 MILELake Erie
Niagara River
Buf alo R iver
CanadaUnited States
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial ParkCentennial Park
Exposed to Extreme Environmental Conditions
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Identified as a Blueway Site
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Low Quality Low Quality Aquatic HabitatAquatic Habitat
Hardened Edge Hardened Edge (Broken Ecotonal (Broken Ecotonal Transition)Transition)
LawnLawn
Scale: nts
Prevailing Wind Prevailing Wind and Wave Directionand Wave Direction
Existing Bulkhead Profile
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Scale: nts
Wave Overtopping Wave Overtopping
Prevailing Wind Prevailing Wind and Wave Directionand Wave Direction
Ref ected Wave Energy
Ref ected Wave Energy
Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead
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Scale: nts
Soil SaturationSoil Saturation
Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead
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Scale: nts
Land Subsidence
Land Subsidence
Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead
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Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead
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Raised BulkheadRaised Bulkhead Layered Armored EdgeLayered Armored Edge
Blueway Access SiteBlueway Access SiteBreakwater IslandBreakwater Island
Shoreline Edge Strategies
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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
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E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
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C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Transform the Shoreline
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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
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E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
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C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Transform the Shoreline
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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
Transform the Shoreline - Scheme A
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W a t e r f r o n t W a t e r f r o n t
N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d
C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G . C o l o n e l F r a n c i s G .
W a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o nW a r d P u m p i n g S t a t i o n
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
B i r d I s l a n d P i e r
F r o n t F r o n t
P a r kP a r kW a t e r f r o n t / W a t e r f r o n t /
E m e r s o n Y o u n g E m e r s o n Y o u n g
P a r kP a r kV i r g i n i a V i r g i n i a
C a r o l i n a C a r o l i n a
I n t e r c h a n g eI n t e r c h a n g e
I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0 ( f o r m e r E r i e C a n a l )
B l a c k R o c k C a n a l
L a k e E r i e
Transform the Shoreline - Scheme B
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FEMA Flood Map - Elevation +581 (June 2019)
Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) Subject to Inundation by the 1% Annual Chance Flood
Zone AE: Base Flood Elevations Determined (+581)
Other Flood Areas Subject to Inundation by 0.2% Annual Chance Flood
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Elevation +581 Comparison
Proposed +581 Proposed +581 ContourContour
Existing +581 Existing +581 ContourContour
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Flood Protected Park Land Above FEMA Elevation
~ 11.9 ~ 11.9 acresacres
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October 2019 StormObserved Flood Elevation over 10ft
above Average Water Level
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0 100 500 ft
October 2019 Storm - Existing Conditions
Observed Flood Observed Flood Elevation (+580)Elevation (+580)
Flood Elevation Flood Elevation with NSWA (+582)with NSWA (+582)
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October 2019 Storm - Proposed Plan
Estimated Flood Estimated Flood Elevation (+580)Elevation (+580)
Estimated Flood Elevation Estimated Flood Elevation with NSWA (+582)with NSWA (+582)
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Hydrological Modeling
• Water flow
• Flooding
• Wave, seiche, and ice
• Water velocity as it relates to aquatic habitat
• Particle tracking simulation (sediment and debris accumulation)
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a L
0 100 500 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Raised Bulkhead
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0 5 15 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Raised Bulkhead
Average Water Level +570Average Water Level +570
Average High Water Level +574Average High Water Level +574
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Raised Bulkhead Raised Bulkhead (above +582)(above +582)
Steel Sheet Pile WallSteel Sheet Pile Wall
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a L
0 100 500 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Layered Armored Edge
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0 5 15 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Layered Armored Edge
Retain Existing Crib WallRetain Existing Crib Wall
SAV Planting Bed SAV Planting Bed (cobble/sand (cobble/sand substrate)substrate)
Primary WaterfrontPrimary WaterfrontPath (above +582)Path (above +582)
Secondary WaterfrontSecondary WaterfrontPath (above +577)Path (above +577)
Coastal Sill Coastal Sill (REI Reduction and prevention (REI Reduction and prevention of woody debris and trash of woody debris and trash accummulation.)accummulation.)
Shallow Aquatic HabitatShallow Aquatic Habitat(Low Water Velocity, 3-7’ depth)(Low Water Velocity, 3-7’ depth)
Fish Fish HiveHive
Natural Accretion of SedimentNatural Accretion of Sediment(bolster Coastal Sill, limit amount of NSWA and water (bolster Coastal Sill, limit amount of NSWA and water
depth, and create an evolving coastal edge.)depth, and create an evolving coastal edge.)
Disturbance Invigorated Woody VegetationDisturbance Invigorated Woody Vegetation
Vines to soften Vines to soften riprap appearanceriprap appearance
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Average Water Level +570Average Water Level +570
Average High Water Level +574Average High Water Level +574
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a L
0 100 500 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island
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Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island
IslandIslandInletInlet Lake ErieLake ErieParkPark
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Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island
Stone Revetment ToeStone Revetment Toe
Disturbance Invigorated Disturbance Invigorated Woody VegetationWoody Vegetation
Disturbance Invigorated Disturbance Invigorated Woody VegetationWoody Vegetation
Standing SnagsStanding Snags(habitat for birds and insects, (habitat for birds and insects, perching for raptors.)perching for raptors.)
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Average Water Level +570Average Water Level +570
Average High Water Level +574Average High Water Level +574
Boulders Boulders (basking habitat for reptiles and (basking habitat for reptiles and perching habitat for waterfowl.)perching habitat for waterfowl.)
SAV Planting BedSAV Planting Bed
RootwadsRootwads(aquatic habitat for fish and microinvetebrates, (aquatic habitat for fish and microinvetebrates, basking habitat for amphibians and reptiles, basking habitat for amphibians and reptiles, and perching habitat for waterfowl.)and perching habitat for waterfowl.)
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0 5 15 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island
Mat
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Disturbance Invigorated Disturbance Invigorated Woody VegetationWoody Vegetation
Standing SnagsStanding Snags(habitat for birds and insects, (habitat for birds and insects,
perching for raptors.)perching for raptors.)
Average Water Level +570Average Water Level +570Average High Water Level +574Average High Water Level +574
SAV Planting BedSAV Planting BedFish HiveFish Hive
Dimensional Stone Dimensional Stone (enhanced experience (enhanced experience
and birdwathcing,.) and birdwathcing,.)
RootwadsRootwads(aquatic habitat for fish and microinvetebrates, (aquatic habitat for fish and microinvetebrates,
basking habitat for amphibians and reptiles, basking habitat for amphibians and reptiles, and perching habitat for waterfowl.)and perching habitat for waterfowl.)
Protected Aquatic HabitatProtected Aquatic Habitat(Low Water Velocity, 3-10’ depth)(Low Water Velocity, 3-10’ depth)
Primary WaterfrontPrimary WaterfrontPath (above +582)Path (above +582)
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B l a c k R o c k C a n a L
0 100 500 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Blueway Access Site
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0 5 15 ft
Shoreline Edge Strategy: Blueway Access Site
Average Water Level +570Average Water Level +570
Average High Water Level +574Average High Water Level +574
Small Craft LaunchSmall Craft Launch
Park PathPark Path
GravelGravel
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