SITKA SEA WALK CRESCENT HARBOR TENNIS COURTS TO SITKA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK October 10, 2011
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park Workshop Agenda 1.5 hours Project Introduction 5 min Opportunities Workshop Summary - 5 min Goals and Objectives - 10 min Trail Opportunity Zone 5 min Alignment Concepts Intro - 15 min Breakout Groups Alignment concepts - 30 min Breakout Group summaries - 10 minutes Building the Dream Trail 10 minutes
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park Trail End Tennis Courts Sitka Sound Science Center Playground Sheldon Jackson Museum The City, the Park Service, every public entity has an interest in improving visitor safety in the area. - NPS Superintendent Larson Trail End Sitka National Historical Park Merrill Rock Project Introduction
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park
Opportunities Workshop Summary September 12, 2011 What we Heard from YOU Opportunities Workshop
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Opportunities Workshop September 12
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park Provide a unique waterfront experience for residents and visitors on a safe and continuous pedestrian pathway. Link ANB Harbor to Sitka NHP while improving connections to businesses and institutions. Greater Sitka Sea Walk Vision
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park All Sitka residents and visitors. Varying age groups and abilities. Pedestrian emphasis strollers & kids with bikes leashed pets. Who are intended Users?
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park 1. Provide a safe, universally accessible (ADA) and enjoyable hard surface trail. 2. Preserve and enhance Sitka s unique views of Sitka Sound. Seven Objectives Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park 3. Provide pedestrian orientated access and connections for historic and cultural heritage destinations as well as natural features. 4. Provide simple, clear and consistent wayfinding signage. Seven Objectives Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park 5. Promote the local economy by linking users to Sitka s unique institutions. (Crescent Harbor, Sitka Sound Science Center, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka Fine Arts Camp and Sitka National Historical Park) Seven Objectives Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park 6. Emphasize rich historic, cultural and natural legacy with interpretation. 7. Utilize durable and local materials. Seven Objectives Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park
TRAIL OPPORTUNITY ZONE
Trail Alignments in Zone A
Trail Alignments in Zone B
Trail Alignments in Zone C
Sections
Alternatives Workshop Breakout Time (30 min)
Crescent Harbor tennis courts to Sitka National Historical Park 1. Preserve and enhance Sitka s unique views of Sitka Sound. 2. Provide pedestrian orientated access and connections for historic and cultural heritage destinations as well as natural features. 3. Provide simple, clear and consistent wayfinding signage. 5. Provide a safe, universally accessible (ADA) and enjoyable hard surface trail. 6. Emphasize rich historic, cultural and natural legacy with interpretation. 7. Utilize durable and local materials. 4. Promote the local economy by linking users to Sitka s unique institutions. Seven Objectives Summary
Build your Dream Trail
TRAIL OPPORTUNITY ZONE
Trail Alignments in Zone A
Trail Alignments in Zone B
Trail Alignments in Zone C
Thank You for Participating! SITKA SEA WALK CRESCENT HARBOR TENNIS COURTS TO SITKA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK October 10, 2011
Materials Boardwalk Tread Walls Beach Access
Materials Handrails
Existing Site Photos
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos End of Sidewalk Tennis Courts End of Sidewalk View of SSSC and Crescent Harbor from End of Sidewalk View of Beach from SSSC Merrill Rock Trail Sign
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Tennis courts Playground - End of Sidewalk Tennis courts to the Sheldon Jackson College Campus
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Crescent Harbor and tennis courts at the breakwater Science Center Fish Ladder and breakwater looking east
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Fish Ladder at Science Center Science Center looking east towards the National Historical Park
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos View of Science Center from the breakwater
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Panorama from Breakwater to the Sitka National Historical Park
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Corner of Playground looking towards Crescent Harbor Corner of Playground looking towards Science Center and gravel parking area
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Science Center looking east Science Center Mill Shed looking east
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Kelly Crosswalk looking east towards National Historical Park Beach view looking west towards town
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Rocky point looking west towards town
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos Kelly Crosswalk looking east towards National Historical Park Looking towards the National Historical Park s end of the sidewalk
Sitka Seawalk Site Photos National Historical Park gravel walk connecting to the end of the street sidewalk