a river of opportunity

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1 Kankakee Riverfront a river of opportunity Public Open House November 7, 2017

2 Can Kankakee use the river to connect its citizens? to support its economy? to attract more visitors? to reposition its brand?

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10 Can Kankakee use the river to connect its citizens? to improve its economy? to attract more visitors? to reposition its brand?

11 Riverfront Team City of Kankakee Riverfront Task Force Stakeholders Chasity Wells-Armstrong, City of Kankakee - Mayor Clifford Cross, City of Kankakee - City Planner Pete Schiel, City of Kankakee - Utility Operations Elizabeth Kubal, City of Kankakee, Comptroller Carmen Lewis, 5 th Ward Alderwoman Fred Tetter, 7 th Ward Alderman Jim Faford, 4 th Ward, Alderman Dayna Heitz, Kankakee Valley Park District Barbi Brewer, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Staci Wilken, Kankakee County Conventions Visitor s Bureau Mark Steffan, Community Arts Council Phil Kambic, Riverside Medical Center Chris Shride, Amita Health St. Mary s Hospital Scott Snavely, Midland Bank Elizabeth Dunbar, Carlile Architects, County Board Chip Rorem, Ralph Rorem Architects Nick Holstein, Wayba Productions Manuel Martinez, Martinez Tacos

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13 Stay Connected Project webpage: (click on Riverfront Master Planning Process) or Instagram: #KankakeeRiverfront

14 Process

15 Goal By 2022, create and sustain an extraordinary riverfront that is the catalyst for Kankakee s renaissance as a premier Illinois riverfront community.

16 Objective Better Connected Improve access to and between attractions/destinations for residents and visitors of all capabilities. River and water-based recreation Regional trails for walking and cycling Retail stores, buildings and parking Adjacent neighborhoods and parks

17 Objective Better Image Establish a recognizable brand that highlights the exceptional river and riverfront as part of a regional Kankakee River experience. Aesthetics and appearance Messaging and signage Experience based expectations

18 Objective More to do Create new and improve existing opportunities to shop, dine, live, work and play in the downtown. Active and passive recreation Housing Arts and cultural amenities Entertainment Business

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20 Opportunity Analysis

21 Resources River Street and trail network Parks Structures Neighborhoods Capital

22 Resources Regional significance

23 Resources Community significance

24 Resources Downtown significance

25 Resources Hydrology

26 Resources Hydrology

27 Marketplace Market sectors by drive time 15 Minutes (local residents) Minutes (day/evening visitors) Minutes (weekend visitors) 90+ Minutes (tourism) Kankakee recreation National recreation trends Entertainment spending

28 Marketplace Local and visitor markets

29 Local Residents Declining and youngest population More non-family households Lowest median income High: walking, swimming, fishing Above nat avg: skating, fishing, canoeing/kayaking $500 rec, $2700 dining

30 Day/evening Visitors Declining, oldest, rural population More family households Highest median income High: walking, swimming, fishing Above nat avg: fishing, boating, canoeing/kayaking $600 rec, $3100 dining

31 Weekend Visitors Growing, late 30 s population Most, biggest family households High median income High: walking, swimming, running Above nat avg: skating, walking $620 rec, $3200 dining

32 Active Trends U.S. trail sports participation totals

33 Active Trends U.S. water sports participation totals

34 Marketplace Comparable Communities Proximity to users Proximity to overnight accommodations Natural amenities Physical constraints Relationships to surrounding uses

35 Best Practices Sustainable (environment, economy, culture) Multi-dimensional (appealing to residents and visitors, flexible, high ROI) Healthy (active, comfortable, clean, safe) Attractive (engaging, stimulating, clean) Distinctive (differentiated from other riverfronts) Respectful (of resources, diverse stakeholders) Barrier-free (accessible by all)

36 Stakeholders Powerful, complex river asset Improving economy Institutional influences Diverse audience Residents first, visitor bonus Operational, image challenges

37 Survey Trends Very familiar, unsatisfied Over half visit multiple times/year Over half walk often, 40% boat 88% Very important to city identity 92% City should improve riverfront 78% Very likely to use if improved

38 Community Discussion River is an underutilized asset

39 Community Discussion Create a lively riverfront environment

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41 Strategy To reposition Kankakee as a premier Illinois riverfront community: Construct and program distinctive attractions Construct 3 dimensional connections Think big, implement incrementally, systematically Leverage mobility and environmental grants Leverage the most attractive development sites Create a management entity Promote the river-centric brand

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43 Framework Plan

44 Riverfront Master Plan

45 Bird Park

46 Zip Line Course

47 Treetop Ropes Course

48 Fisherman s Park

49 Fishing

50 Fire Pit

51 Pedestrian Bridge

52 Alpiner Park

53 Arbor

54 Skating Ribbon

55 Overlook/Event Stage

56 Pedestrian Underpass

57 Legion Park

58 Nature-Based Play

59 Nature-Based Play

60 River Edges

61 River Street

62 Terrace Seating

63 Kayak/Canoe Launch

64 River Street Promenade

65 River Edges

66 Connections Whitewater

67 Redevelopment

68 Lighting

69 Streetscape Lighting

70 Streetscape

71 Public Art

72 Economic impacts Construction (public) Operations Real Estate Development (private) Taxes

73 next steps

74 Process

75 What can I do? Participate in the River Renaissance! Be an advocate Stay connected Contribute

76 Public Hearing Monday, November 20, :30 7:00 pm, Council Chamber

77 Stay Connected Project webpage: (click on Riverfront Master Planning Process) or Instagram: #KankakeeRiverfront

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