North Augusta s s Riverfront

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1 North Augusta s s Riverfront

2 Progression of Hammond s s Ferry Plan

3 Progression of Riverfront Center Plans

4 Boeckh Plan

5 North Augusta Brick Yards (1938)

6 Hammond s s Ferry Site Pre-Development Eastern View Western View

7 Hammond s s Ferry Charrette

8 Original Dover Kohl Plan (2002) Future Phases

9 Conceptual Perspective of Ponds

10 Condition of Ponds

11 300,000 cubic yards of culled brick debris Wetlands considerations Complications related to select fill areas Unit count decreased Initial phase shifts away from Riverfront Center Public funding needed Change in Plans

12 Brick Plan

13 Revised Plan (2005) More open space, less pond infill First phase shifts west New entrance at Crystal Lake Riverfront Center reconfigured New City Hall site

14 Revised Engineering Plan (2005)

15 More Changes in Plans Archaeological work Power line relocation Stormwater infill costs Constructed wetlands proposed Unit count decreased Initial phase shifts away from Riverfront Center

16 Native American Artifacts

17 Stormwater Liabilities

18 Wetlands Plan

19 Revised Plan (2008) Increased open space, preserved more ponds Urban ecology park Brick Pond Park First phase shifts further west Center Street design finalized Revised Riverfront Center

20 Revised Engineering Plan (2008)

21 Public/Private Solution Brick Pond Park

22 Croquet for the Ballet in Boeckh Park Ribbon-cutting for Hammond s s Ferry Sales Center Greeneway Trail

23 Launching Riverfront Center Riverfront Center Conceptual Perspective, 2007 Constructed wetlands completed Respect natural topography

24 Progression of Riverfront Center Plans

25 Riverfront Center Plan (August 2009)

26 Increased Public Land

27 Current Engineering Plan (Aug. 2009)

28 Advantages of New Plan Respects natural topography Larger riverfront park Mid-block parking is more efficient Streets perpendicular to river maximize views Fewer units required to mask bridge

29 Advantages of New Plan (cont.) Reduces infrastructure costs ($10M compared to $15M in 2008 plan) Increases public parking Perimeter pond walk is all frontages Greater integration of public spaces square, riverfront park - resulting in more vibrant program opportunities

30 Riverfront Center Square

31 Riverfront Center View to Savannah River

32 Riverfront Center Aerial

33 Reduced Infrastructure Costs Total Infrastructure $ Phase B1 B2 B2F B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 Total Cost $ 2,652,704 $ 1,544,333 $ 540,660 $ 1,244,380 $ 537,159 $ 1,631,853 $ 1,351,663 $ 437,128 $ 9,939,880 Public Funding for Infrastructure Clearing & Grading $ 1,707,657 B1 $ 2,652,704 Erosion Control $ 204,634 B2 $ 1,544,333 Storm Sewer $ 1,453,936 B3 $ 1,244,380 Sanitary Sewer $ 678,589 B4 $ 537,159 Water Distribution $ 808,249 Front Street $ 540,660 Paving & Grading $ 1,611,649 Total $ 6,519,236 (Compared to $15M in previous plan) General & Misc. $ 54,516

34 Public/Private Partnership Working Together Generated $4.7 M in public funding for Center Street Helped assemble land for new City Hall Convened a design charrette for City Hall Designed and built Boeckh Park Worked through site issues of exposed brick and Native American burial grounds Extended Greeneway along the riverfront, giving the riverfront back to the public Created Brick Pond Park

35 Public/Private Partnership Working Together Established Hammond s Ferry Foundation for public cultural events Conducted archaeological dig and established Preservation Park Created first organic farm in City Established first farmers market in City Mixed-use Riverfront Center will draw people from near and far

36 Proposed Modifications to Hammond s s Ferry Agreements Purchase Agreement Revise to reflect reduced acreage in Phase C, and also revise schedule for takedown of Phases D and E. Development Agreement Revise to extend for 5 years also revise to reflect new master plan, reduced acreage, revised schedule, and revised public financing. Planned Development Ordinance Revise to reflect new conditions, as noted above, and new development code. Process and Schedule Final action by the Planning Commission and City Council could be before the end of the year.

37 North Augusta s s Riverfront