Imagine, if you will, a signature riverwalk reaching back into
cozy neighborhoods, meandering through city parks, dotted with
scenic overlooks and enlivened by breathtaking examples of public
art. Such is the vision of the River Corridor Project, a comprehensive
plan focusing on the Fox River in six key areas:
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DESTINATION |
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Position the Fox
River as a compelling downtown attraction for groups, individuals,
or a serendipitous meeting of friends. |
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Create a series
of diverse, yet complimentary, spaces that will accommodate
both casual visitors and periodic programmed events |
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Incorporate features that
emphasize its urban and natural attributes and that are suitable
for both formal and informal activities |
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ACCESS and CIRCULATION |
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Improve access to the river and increase
circulation between it and various downtown attractions such
as regional trails, retail stores, restaurants, adjacent neighborhoods,
public parks, and parking facilities |
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Design appropriate waterfront features,
plazas, bridges, overlooks, and walkways to accommodate citizens
and visitors of all capabilities |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Create new and improved places to shop
and dine, work and play, live and visit |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Improve the quality of the water itself
through state-of-the-art systems and materials and through
the use of appropriate plantings |
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Stabilize eroding shorelines |
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Reduce storm water run-off |
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Filter storm water discharges into the
river |
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EDUCATION and CULTURE |
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Communicate the story of this community,
its heritage, and its people and their relationship to the
river |
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Integrate public artwork, historic and
cultural artifacts, and other elements throughout the corridor |
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RECREATION |
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Connect and enhance the active and passive
recreational opportunities of the river and adjacent parks
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Remodel the existing spillway to create
a safer boating experience that will simultaneously improve
the water quality and increase opportunities for better public
access along the shoreline |
