Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

MVVA | 09-11 March 2020

City of Buffalo | Buffalo Urban Development Corporation

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Project Partners

Design Vision (May 2019)

0 200 600 ft

Contextual Master Plan (May 2019)

Front Park

4th Street Park

Virginia-Carolina Interchange

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Waterfront/Emerson Young Park

Bl a c k R o c k C a n a l

L a k e E r i e

I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0I n t e r s t a t e 1 9 0

L a k e v i e w L a k e v i e w

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 . W a r d 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 nP u m p i n g S t a t i o n

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

D o w n t o w nD o w n t o w n

Schematic Design (June - November 2019)

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

Design Development Phase

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

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

Existing ConditionsExisting Conditions Design VisionDesign Vision(May 2019)(May 2019)

March 2020 SchemeMarch 2020 Scheme

Design Update

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

Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge

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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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

bridge

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Improve Neighborhood Connections with a New Bridge

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.

10 Years - 20 Projects

Liberty Bridge Greenville, South Carolina, 2004

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

Enhance Circulation Networks

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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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

*Dominated by Vehicular Circulation*Dominated by Vehicular Circulation

Enhance Circulation Networks - Vehicular

Roadway = ~1.9 miParking Spots = ~785 Bus Stop

Parking Strategy

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

900 FT

Enhance Circulation Networks - Vehicular

Roadway = ~1.5 miParking Spots = ~732 Bus Stop

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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l

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L a k e v i e w L a k e v i e w

N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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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B l a c k R o c k C a n a l

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

SpringSpring WinterWinter

Great Lawn - Yearound Daily Use

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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 )

400 - 2,000 ppl

100 - 500 ppl

1,000 - 5,000 ppl

Great Lawn - Accommodating Events

Daily UseDaily Use Large EventLarge Event

Great Lawn - Large Events

Existing Pavilion

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

Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety

BPS StandardsBPS Standards OrientationOrientation FurnishingsFurnishings Drainage & SoilDrainage & Soil

Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety

0 100 500 ft

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

Update Existing Athletic Fields & Increase Sports Variety

FootballBall DiamondsSoccerPickleball/Takraw

0 100 500 ft

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

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

0 100 500 ft

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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L a k e v i e w L a k e v i e w

N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

Play Themes

Play Garden Model - September 2019

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

0 100 500 ft

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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L a k e v i e w L a k e v i e w

N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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 )

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

aerial tricksaerial tricks

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

Viewing Viewing TerraceTerrace

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

B u s S t o pB u s S t o p

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

L a k e E r i e P r o m e n a d eL a k e E r i e P r o m e n a d e

F l e x i b l e L a w nF l e x i b l e L a w nP l a y g r o u n dP l a y g r o u n d

E v e n t H i l lE v e n t H i l l

S o c c e rS o c c e r

S o c c e rS o c c e rTe e - B a l lTe e - B a l l

L a w nL a w n

P i c k l e b a l lP i c k l e b a l l

L i t t l e L e a g u e L i t t l e L e a g u e B a s e b a l lB a s e b a l l

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

S k a t e P l a z aS k a t e P l a z aP o o lP o o l

C o m f o r t C o m f o r t S t a t i o nS t a t i o n

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the meadowthe meadow

play gardenplay garden

sports fieldssports fields

sports fieldssports fields

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waterfrontwaterfront

the inletthe inlet

outcropoutcrop

The BermThe Berm

Provide Opportunities for Active and Passive Recreation

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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2.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

7 Key Design Moves

Structural Structural ResiliencyResiliency

Flood Flood ProtectionProtection

Ecological Ecological Function UpliftFunction Uplift

Enhanced Enhanced ExperienceExperience

Shoreline Design Goals

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

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

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)

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

Identified as a Blueway Site

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

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

Scale: nts

Soil SaturationSoil Saturation

Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead

Scale: nts

Land Subsidence

Land Subsidence

Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead

Land Subsidence behind Existing Bulkhead

Raised BulkheadRaised Bulkhead Layered Armored EdgeLayered Armored Edge

Blueway Access SiteBlueway Access SiteBreakwater IslandBreakwater Island

Shoreline Edge Strategies

0 100 500 ft

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

Transform the Shoreline

0 100 500 ft

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

0 100 500 ft

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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N e i g h b o r h o o dN e i g h b o r h o o d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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 )

Transform the Shoreline - Scheme A

0 100 500 ft

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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 d4 t h S t .4 t h S t .

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

0 100 500 ft

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

0 100 500 ft

Elevation +581 Comparison

Proposed +581 Proposed +581 ContourContour

Existing +581 Existing +581 ContourContour

0 100 500 ft

Flood Protected Park Land Above FEMA Elevation

~ 11.9 ~ 11.9 acresacres

October 2019 StormObserved Flood Elevation over 10ft

above Average Water Level

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)

0 100 500 ft

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)

Hydrological Modeling

• Water flow

• Flooding

• Wave, seiche, and ice

• Water velocity as it relates to aquatic habitat

• Particle tracking simulation (sediment and debris accumulation)

B l a c k R o c k C a n a L

0 100 500 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Raised Bulkhead

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

B l a c k R o c k C a n a L

0 100 500 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Layered Armored Edge

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

B l a c k R o c k C a n a L

0 100 500 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island

0 5 15 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island

IslandIslandInletInlet Lake ErieLake ErieParkPark

0 5 15 ft

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.)

0 5 15 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Breakwater Island

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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)

B l a c k R o c k C a n a L

0 100 500 ft

Shoreline Edge Strategy: Blueway Access Site

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