56 5 4 3 Wilds Headwaters Lakes Oxbows Falls
57 Zones It could be said the on-the-ground essence of this master plan appears within the next 6 pages of this report. As we learned in the preceding Cultural Capital chapter, the Clive Greenbelt Master Plan is divided into five zones, reflective of the water characteristics that can be found in each of those zones: The Falls, The Oxbows, The Lakes, The Headwaters, The Wilds. In this chapter, we take a zone-by-zone approach to the plan to understand with greater clarity what this master plan proposes for each section of the Greenbelt and how these pieces relate to each other. These zones take us from Clive s Eastern Gateway at 73rd and University to the far northwest reaches of the City s yet-to-be-developed neighborhoods. Throughout, we see a future Greenbelt that serves as a dynamic, engaging connector for all of Clive, while providing ample opportunity for contemplation, education, and that often used phrase among Clive s residents - urban escape. 2
58 SECTION OF 2 Zone : Falls The Eastern Gateway provides the first impression of Clive so enhancements are essential. Here we better connect users (especially those to the North) to the trail system and provide options to relax and overlook the Greenbelt. With development so close to the creek here, this node does indeed echo Clive s driving theme distinct by nature. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Community Garden Pop-Up Business Dog Park N 600 feet
60 SECTION 2 OF 2 Zone : Falls Currently trail users breeze past one of Clive s most bustling commerce centers with little notice of the many retail and entertainment venues available. We need improved signage, better access and trail head expansion. It s also opportunity to introduce one of Clive s more significant cultural resources by connecting to Swanson (House) Memorial Park. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Bike Rental Pop-Up Business Restrooms Water Fountains Water Access Parking Playground Pavillion N 600 feet
62 2 SECTION OF 2 Zone 2: Oxbows 2 Near the Aquatics Center, the plan proposes an outdoor amphitheater, events lawn, gathering spaces, improved accesses and overlooks. The plan also pictures a stronger connection between the Greenbelt and the City Hall/Library complex to the West. In conjunction with the upcoming Water Trails Plan for Central Iowa, this will prove a likely site for launching canoes and kayaks. With Porter Shelter in the floodway (the most floodprone footprint of any stream), the shelter requires high levels of maintenance and its use is limited. A replacement facility, expanded to include indoor/ outdoor options, community features, and storage will move out of the floodway and to the West of this site. (See Clive Education and Adventure Center Node 8). Immediately North of this location, we see an area with potential for multi-use redevelopment and an opportunity to peel away higher-speed cyclists, improving the relaxed atmosphere of the primary Greenbelt trail without forcing extra miles on cycling commuters. A wetland complex (by way of mitigation bank ) is also proposed here and we see exploration and appropriate adventure courses as also having a home in this section of the Greenbelt. The plan also sites the Clive Education and Adventure Center. The facility (estimated 3500 square feet) will serve as education, recreation, and volunteer hub as well as a gathering place for friends and family. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Restrooms Wetland Bank Core Wildlife Area Botanical Learning Area Stream Stewardship Demonstration Streambank Restoration Zipline Water Access Ampitheater N 600 feet
64 2 SECTION 2 OF 2 Zone 2: Oxbows Campbell Park well-supports the community, so needs here are limited but the plan envisions enhanced nature play, warming house, a seasonal skate rink and soft trails throughout potentially supporting a variety of uses including cross-country skiing, mountain biking or hiking. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Natural Playscape Disk Golf Ice Skating Rink Volleyball Restrooms Wetland Bank Core Wildlife Area Botanical Learning Area Stream Stewardship Demonstration Streambank Restoration Zipline Ampitheater N 600 feet
66 3 SECTION OF 2 Zone 3: Lakes With excellent visibility and proximity to Hickman Road, an additional trailhead will allow for parking, basic facilities/amenities and provide space for pop-up businesses (e.g., food trucks). Streambanks are in particularly bad shape in this area, so trails will need to be shifted and counter-erosion measures put into play. This also holds potential as an additional significant site for wetland development/ wetland mitigation banking. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Shelter Water Fountain Restrooms Pop-Up Business Parking Natural Playscape Disk Golf Ice Skating Rink Volleyball N 600 feet
68 3 SECTION 2 OF 2 Zone 3: Lakes Wildwood Park is another successful park in this area but its proximity to Eason Elementary begs for improved connections. Children already play in the stream here, but those accesses can be improved for safety and learning. An outdoor classroom (reinvigorating previous efforts) makes sense here along with additional enhanced nature play. Stream stabilization and habitat restoration should occur here and at the same time, provide new learning opportunities for students, parents and residents. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Natural Playscape Creek Play Tree Houses N 600 feet
70 4 SECTION OF Zone 4: Headwaters 2 Mindful of Schuler Elementary across the street, a future park is proposed here, building from an existing detention basin into a more significant public amenity, prompting learn-to-fish programs, habitat restoration projects and hands-on science instruction. The plan calls for development of a natural playscape, taking advantage of the ravine, at Country Club Glen Park. This area also lends itself to introducing community gardens and pop-up businesses. Strategies for public art are woven throughout the Greenbelt (and not called out particularly in this diagram) but this site also lends itself to the more traditional permanent art installations that have engaged Greenbelt users in the past. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Fishing Community Garden Aquatics Natural Playscape Pop-Up Business N 600 feet
72 5 SECTION OF Zone 5: Wilds 2 Here public-private partnerships (city, developers, homeowners) will work to manage water quality and quantity, using the protected green fingers to give everyone easy Greenbelt and open space access. A series of proposed ponds in The Wilds will further opportunities for exceptional scenery, wildlife viewing, and growth in property values while protecting water quality for generations to come. At this Northwest Gateway to Clive, the city owns 60 acres adjacent to the flood plain with plans to secure some additional stream buffer and conservation easements to protect the Greenbelt for the future. Use of natural systems for stormwater management as well as recreation and habitat will be a driver here. The Goal: let this area of Clive serve as an example for Central Iowa (and beyond) of the many benefits in addressing water and natural resources management as the foundation for development not as an expensive after-thought. LEGEND Redevelopment Greenbelt - Publicly Owned Greenbelt Acquisition Greenbelt Easement On-Street Bicycle Route Existing Trail Primary Greenbelt Trail - 0' Primary Greenbelt Trail - Relocated Secondary Greenbelt Trail - 8' Soft Trail Trail to be Removed Stream City Limits Existing Bridge New Bridge Existing Bridge to be Replaced * Integrated Art GREENBELT PROGRAM Fishing Hiking Outdoor Classroom Birding Creek Play Cross-Country Skiing Restrooms Water Fountain Shelter Natural Playscape N 600 feet