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WEST BOUNDARY CANAL DISTRICT S A V A N N A H G E O R G I A
Council Work Session October 17, 2013
CIVIC VISION PLAN
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WEST BOUNDARY CANAL DISTRICT
Savannah’s Past and Future
Savannah’s Historic West Boundary has the potential to
become a new focus of urban expansion as the city grows
from its center. The West Boundary Canal District will
redevelop over time as a vibrant link between Savannah’s
past and future, integrally connected with a multi-modal
transportation network serving pedestrians, cyclists,
automobiles and rail transit.
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A CONNECTED FUTURE
Existing City Resources
The historic bridges of the Central of Georgia Railroad, and the
Ogeechee and Springfield Canals frame the character of the
district, and will serve a central role within its transportation
and greenway network. A connected system of parks, trails and
Complete Streets provide the potential to make the West
Boundary Canal District one of the most beautiful and
memorable parts of the city, and an enhancement to the quality
of life offered to the entire community. The City of Savannah’s
existing civic resources and rights-of-way within the district
enable this vision for a more complete and connected future.
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EXISTING CITY RESOURCES
The vision can be accomplished using existing City assets.
City-Owned Properties
Existing Rights-of-Way
Existing Public Uses
(Visitors Center, Children’s Museum, Cultural Arts Center, CAT, etc.)
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EAST-WEST
Oglethorpe Avenue
Liberty Street
Louisville Road
Jones Street
Augusta Avenue
Gwinnett Street
“COMPLETE STREET” CONNECTIONS
Safe, comfortable, and convenient movement
Pedestrians, bikes, vehicles, and transit
Timeless materials, pedestrian scaled lighting, street trees
High quality public environment
NORTH-SOUTH
MLK, Jr. Boulevard
West Boundary Street
Stiles Avenue
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Connecting neighborhoods with high quality pedestrian movements
(“Complete Streets”)
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Louisville Road as a “Complete Street”, with brick sidewalks and crosswalks, street trees, pedestrian scaled lighting,
and transit linkage to the city center. The historic rail bridge is a pedestrian connection to the Visitor’s Center.
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Envisioning an Arena Site…
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The Savannah Waterworks site developed as a significant public space and an anchor for a revitalized
Canal District community. New streetscapes and transit connect the district to adjoining neighborhoods.
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GREENWAY & MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
Greenways generate
continuous active use
Accommodate cyclists,
runners, and pedestrians
Potential for canoes, kayaks,
and small tour barges
Connects West Boundary to
the riverfront and city center
Urban harbor created at
canal intersection
3 Mile recreational loop trail
Walking/Running/Cycling/Streetcar/Automobiles/Canoes/Kayaks
Waterworks
New Parks
Museums
Cultural Arts
Forsyth Park Arena Site
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The Canal Greenway with multi-modal trails, pedestrian scaled lighting,
landscaping, and a restored canal for recreational activities.
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Stitching the West Boundary into the city center with transit
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Connectivity to regional network