Watkins Glen Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Reuse

Watkins GlenWastewater Treatment Plant Site

Reuse

Spring 2016 Cornell University Design Connect

Site: wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the Village of Watkins Glen (to be decommissioned in 2018)

Clients: Village of Watkins Glen & the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

Introduction Deliverables Methodology Context Community Outreach

Precedent Studies

Design Concepts

Economic Analysis & Funding

Develop two design concepts for the WWTP site that will:

● fit the revenue needs of the Village

● provide public access to Seneca Lake


Precedent Studies

Design Concepts



Precedent Studies

Design Concepts


• Connectivity issues with the cargo rail on the south end of the site.

• Immediately surrounded by a vacant lot (planned condo development), seasonal restaurant, marina and residential properties

• Many nearby parks and open spaces

• Waterfront hotel across the street

• Close to downtown


Precedent Studies

Site: Community Scale

Design Concepts


• 1.24 acre brownfield site

• Waterfront property with beautiful views of Seneca Lake

• Located in a 100 year FEMA floodplain

• Concrete foundation and unique WWTP infrastructure functioning and intact

• Odor and pollution issues


Precedent Studies

Site Scale

Design Concepts


Precedent studies inspired initial designs based on:

• Reuse of existing structure

• Maximizing profit

• Incorporating potential tourism activities

• Public accessibility

Introduction Deliverables MethodologyPrecedent

StudiesContextCommunity

OutreachDesign

ConceptsEconomic Analysis &

Funding



OutreachDesign

ConceptsEconomic Analysis &

Funding

Boardwalk Amphitheater Water Sports



Outreach

Weaknesses/Threats• Railroad compromises connectivity

• Remediation issues• Relatively small site

• Seasonal use limits possibilities

Strengths/Opportunities• Access to Seneca Lake• Close to downtown• Municipal ownership• Potential for tourism

Design Concepts


Introduction Deliverables MethodologyCommunity

OutreachPrecedent

StudiesContext

Concept 1: Reuse of Current Structures


Design Concepts


Introduction Deliverables Methodology ContextCommunity

OutreachPrecedent

StudiesEconomic Analysis &

FundingDesign

Concepts

AquaponicsGrowing fish and plants together in one integrated system

The WWTP infrastructure can be renovated into an aquaponics system relatively easily.

The size of the WWTP aeration pools will be more than 30 times of an average aquaponic facility.

Products will be distributed through multiple streams.Farmer’s market, Local Restaurants, On site visitors, etc.



OutreachPrecedent


FundingDesign

Concepts

Context



OutreachPrecedent


FundingDesign

Concepts

Concept 2: Waterfront Redevelopment


OutreachPrecedent


FundingDesign

Concepts

Concept 2: Waterfront Redevelopment


OutreachPrecedent

StudiesContext Economic Analysis & Funding

Design Concepts


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StudiesContextEconomic Analysis &

FundingDesign

Concepts


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StudiesEconomic Analysis

& FundingDesign

Concepts

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& FundingDesign

Concepts

Rank Employment Labor Income Value Added Total Output

1 Real Estate Establishments

2Services to buildings and dwellings

Maintenance and repair construction of non-residential structures

Monetary authorities and depository credit intermediation activities

Waste management and remediation services

3

Maintenance and repair construction of non-residential structures Waste management and remediation services

Maintenance and repair construction of non-residential structures

4Food Services and drinking places

Services to buildings and dwellings

Maintenance and repair construction of nonresidential structures

Monetary authorities and depository credit intermediation activities

5

Waste management and remediation services

Food services and drinking places

Imputed rental activity for owner-occupied dwellings

Services to buildings and dwellings


OutreachPrecedent

Studies

Building Scenarios

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Site Visit SWOT Analysis

Community Input


Design Concepts

Context



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& FundingDesign

Concepts

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Concept 2:


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& FundingDesign

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Studies

Comparative Analysis


Design Concepts


OutreachEconomic Analysis

& FundingDesign

ConceptsPrecedent

Studies

Sources of FundingPublic Leveraging Tools

•Property Tax Abatement•Sales Tax Abatement•Tax Increment Financing • Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreements

Fee Waivers•Fee Waivers•Utility Fee Reductions•Impact Fee Reductions

Grants•Community Development Block Grants•Local Improvement Districts•Revenue Bonds•Urbanized Area Formula•Foundation Grants•Revolving Loan Funds

Tax Credits•New Market Tax Credits

Thank You!Professor Michael Tomlan (CRP)

Professor Thomas Campanella (CRP)

Professor George Frantz (CRP)

Professor Suzanne Lanyi Charles (CRP/Baker)

Professor Jennifer Minner (CRP)

Professor Jeff Chusid (CRP)

Professor Emeritus Dan Krall (LA)

Geslin George (MRP ‘17)

And the Watkins Glen Residents for their invaluable input

Watkins Glen Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Reuse

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