JCB & MIAMI SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT & ADAMS PARK WETLAND 30% Public Meeting November 29 th, 2012 ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN H3 Studio
Tonight s Agenda Review Adams Park Master Plan (H3 Studio) Context & Analysis Vision & Goals Master Plan Features Overview of CSO Program (PMT) 5 Major Elements of Final Long Term Control Plan Funding Community Enhancements Present the preliminary design JCB & Miami Sewer Separation Adams Park Wetland Question & Answers City Girl Communications
A D A M S P A R K V I S I O N I N G P R O C E S S A N D M A S T E R P L A N The measure of any great civilization is its city s greatness is to be found in the quality of its public spaces, parks, & squares John Ruskin A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G 0 5 T H E C I T Y O F O M A H A D E P A R T M E N T O F P A R K S, R E C R E A T I O N, A N D P U B L I C P R O P E R T Y O M A H A, N E B R A S K A H 3 S T U D I O O C T O B E R 2 4, 2 0 1 2
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK CONTEXT & ANALYSIS
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA CONTEXT Omaha Parks & Boulevards Surrounding Parks (11) Playgrounds 6 Basketball Courts 4 Ball Fields 6 Tennis Courts 10 Swimming Pools 1 Fishing Lakes 1 Golf Courses 1 Adams Park Playgrounds 1 (2X) Basketball Courts 2 (6X) Ball Fields 3 (6X) Tennis Courts 2 (2X) Adams Park is one of only four located on the Boulevard System
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA NOMA PARK SYSTEM Utilize active recreation and fishing at Fontenelle Park Utilize pools and aquatic centers at Miller and Gallagher Parks Link to Fontenelle Park, Girls Inc., and Butler-Gast YMCA via a revitalized Creighton Boulevard Provide new connections on Binney Street, N. 36 th Street, and Lake Street. ASSUMPTIONS: Fontenelle Park retains active recreation and fishing New swimming/aquatic facilities are developed at Miller & Gallagher Parks
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA CONSENSUS ISSUES 1. Adams Park appears to be highly underutilized with no identifiable daily user base. 2. Over 60% of Adams Park s perimeter boundary is located behind private buildings 3. Lack of street frontage result in negative perceptions of safety for local and neighborhood users. 4. Active recreation facilities are perceived as not serving the needs and desires of local residents. 5. Large portions of Adams Park are not accessible by existing pathways, particularly the northeast and eastern sections of the park. 6. There are no parking facilities in the northeast and eastern sections of the park 7. There is a lack of a significant recreational/ deep pool in North Omaha. 8. There are no picnic pavilions or high-quality family gathering spaces in Adams Park.
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA VISION Building upon its striking landscape and location on Omaha s historic boulevard system, Adams Park will be recreated as a safe, vibrant, and signature part of Omaha s Park System, serving as a regional destination, a catalyst for continued neighborhood revitalization, and community identity and well-being.
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA DESIGN OPTIONS & PUBLIC CHARRETTE
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA DESIGN OPTIONS Re_Hab Re_Vitalize Re_Vision Long-Term Possibility
PUBLIC CHARRETTE 01 WORKBOARD VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA PUBLIC CHARRETTE 01: CONSENSUS FEEDBACK Expand and rehabilitate the existing community center; retain existing facilities; provide a kitchen, food and educational programs & facilities. Keep the community center and related facilities in the center of the park Provide lighted walking paths, bike paths, and high-quality picnic facilities A water park/aquatic center is very important to the community We want a water park! Expand the wetlands and Gabrielle Union Lake Create a multipurpose field with space for football fields and special events Option 3: Re_Vision is preferred DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION FEEDBACK There is a recognized need for a deep water pool and aquatic center in North Omaha but at this time locating these facilities in Adams Park Requires further study Planned addition of a deep water swimming pool at Miller Park and a water slide at Gallagher Park are short-term solutions to address aquatic facilities There is a recognized need for football and other active recreation facilities in North Omaha but these facilities would be best located in another park (Fontenelle Park) Fishing will remain at Fontenelle Park Lake; there is no need to duplicate this facility at Adams Park Urban Farming & Community Gardening Education Center should be co-located with the Adams Park Community Center
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN
ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA
ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA
ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS Expand Adams Park south to Maple Street (+ 3.5 acres) and east to N. 30 th Street (+9.6 acres) Realign/extend Maple Street to N. 30 th Street RealignBristol Street to Bedford Avenue Create a new extension of N. 36 th Street from Maple Street north to Pinkney Street
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS Extend Binney Street west to J.A. Creighton Boulevard Create a new loop road following the historic alignment of Creighton Bouldvard Realign Creighton Boulevard and widen to create a true boulevard with a central planting median Extend Spencer Street east to the new loop road
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING & COMMUNITY GARDENING CENTER Educational center for Urban Farming and Gardening Approximately 20,000 sq ft indoor facility (co-located with existing community center) Partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Property and potential partners such as the Metropolitan Community College of Omaha, other institutions, non-profits and the agri-businesses of the region Education resource for community and schools Community outreach for neighborhood beautification and horticulture, urban agricultural and bio-sciences
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH Municipally-operated greenhouses or operated in partnership with a local insitituion Support facilities for the Urban Farming and Community Gardening Center Facility for community agriculture and gardening programs, yearround operations, and plant sales
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD Approximately 9 acres Potential site for events located on the 30 th Street bus line Venue for large-scale special annual events, festivals, concerts, and travelling shows Accommodates 1 regulationsized and 1 youth-sized football field Potential to share facilities with Howard Kennedy Elementary School
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE Landscape, adventure playground carved into the hillside Adjacent to Picnic Pavilions Climbing walls and mounds, slides, lookout towers, and ropes & climbing facilities for ages 5-12 years old Northeast orientation is highly visible from the park perimeter, shaded from direct sun, and takes advantage of views and vistas
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE BMX PUMP TRACK BMX dirt pump track bicycle course carved into the hillside Storage, maintenance & operations facility Northeast orientation is highly visible, shaded from direct sun, and takes advantage of views and vistas
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE BMX PUMP TRACK PICNIC PAVILIONS 10 rentable picnic pavilions 1,200 to 4,000 square feet each Arranged along the loop road to take advantage of overlooking views and vistas
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE BMX PUMP TRACK PICNIC PAVILIONS BICYCLE PATH Off-street, 2-way, dedicated multiuse path Parallels Creighton Boulevard Part of a larger boulevard system/bicycle network in North Omaha
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE BMX PUMP TRACK PICNIC PAVILIONS BICYCLE PATH WALKING CIRCUITS Interconnected loop path system for walking, jogging, and fitness Variety of grades, distances, views, and environments Primary Loop Path (illustrated) is approximately 2.5 miles Approximately 4.25 total miles of pathways and trails
VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN PERIMETER STREETS PARK ROADS URBAN FARMING CENTER GREENHOUSE-RESEARCH MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD ADVENTURE PLAYSCAPE BMX PUMP TRACK PICNIC PAVILIONS BICYCLE PATH WALKING CIRCUITS WETLANDS Riparian habitat with pools, wet meadows, and freshwater marshes Hydrophytic plants including sedges, cattails, and hardwood trees Ecosystem for amphibians, insects, and birds
ADAMS PARK MASTER PLAN VISIONING PROCESS & MASTER PLAN ADAMS PARK THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA
CSO Program Overview Focus on Water Quality
Challenges Facing Omaha Meeting the increased requirements of the federal Clean Water Act Balancing the following needs: Regulatory compliance Economic affordability Community acceptance Economic Affordability Community Acceptance CSO Solutions Regulatory Compliance
772+ CSO Communities Nationwide
5 Major Elements of Final Long Term Control Plan Targeted Sewer Separation Projects 2 High Rate Treatment Facilities One Deep Conveyance Tunnel
5 Major Elements of Final Long Term Control Plan Two Underground Storage Tanks One Large Stormwater Conveyance Sewer
LTCP Costs (2009 Dollars) Project Category Program Cost Deep Tunnel Project $ 442,000,000 Minne Lusa Stormwater Collector Projects $ 113,000,000 High Rate Treatment Projects $ 126,000,000 South Interceptor Force Main Project $ 77,000,000 MRWWTP Improvements $ 91,000,000 Lift Station Projects $ 131,000,000 Storage Structure Projects $ 31,000,000 Sewer Separation Projects $ 614,000,000 Miscellaneous Projects $ 36,000,000 TOTAL $ 1,661,000,000
Sustainable Program Funding
Paying For The Program Financed with Bonds Funded by Sewer Fees
Funding the Program The federal mandate for the Omaha system is to increase wet weather capacity to reduce sewage overflows Contribute to the overflows All area customers Benefit from improvements to regional water quality Will help fund the improvements
Average Residential Sewer Bills: Past, Present, and Future $40.00 $35.00 $37.23 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $0.00 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Monthly Household Bill
Omaha versus National Average
Community Enhancements
Community Enhancements What are Community Enhancements? Efforts undertaken by the City or the neighborhood Purpose: To implement positive green and/or aesthetic changes during the planning and construction of Sewer Separation Project.
Community Enhancements How are these projects funded? CSO Resources The project reduces the impact of storm water on the system Implementation fits the new design standards Externally Mayor s Neighborhood Grants Omaha Community Foundation Grants Nebraska Environmental Trust Grants Other grants and sources
Community Enhancements Enhancements and Infrastructure Replacement Funded with CSO Resources Wider planting strips between street & sidewalks Medians or roundabouts as needed for traffic control Tree planting Install/replace sidewalks Utility relocation
Community Enhancements Enhancements and Infrastructure Replacement Funded with CSO Resources Striping for Pedestrian Crossings Bicycle Lanes
Community Enhancements Enhancements and Infrastructure Replacement Funded with CSO Resources Curbside Detention Basins Rain Gardens
Community Enhancements External Resources Enhancement Opportunities with External Funding Streetscape enhancements Medians with landscaping Public art
Community Enhancements Process 1. Neighborhood identifies desired community enhancements, with or without External Funding 2. Neighborhood contact or community champion is identified 3. Neighborhood completes community enhancements request application 4. Neighborhood secures funding, if applicable 5. Upon approval by City, provide community enhancement requirements to Project Team
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Preliminary Design JCB & MIAMI SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT
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Sewer Separation Separating stormwaterflow from sanitary flow Constructing new: storm sewers sanitary sewers Restoring streets, sidewalks, and right of way Separate stormwaterwill provide water for new Adams Park water features New stormwaterpipe downstream of Adams Park City Girl Communications
Sewer Separation Upstream of Adams Park City Girl Communications
JCB & Miami Storm Sewer: Adams Park to Lake City Girl Communications
Sewer Separation Upstream of Adams Park City Girl Communications
JCB & Miami Storm Sewer: Lake to Parker City Girl Communications
Sewer Separation Upstream of Adams Park City Girl Communications
JCB & Miami Storm Sewer: Parker to Hamilton City Girl Communications
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Downstream Conveyance Storm Sewer 60-in diameter pipe Convey stormwaterfrom Adams Park Connect to stormwater tunnel near JCB and Paxton Blvd. City Girl Communications
Preliminary Design ADAMS PARK WETLAND
Adams Park Existing to Master Plan Bedford Ave Future Extension of 36 th St. Maple St. City Girl Communications
Adams Park Wetland Design Meets Master Plan Concept City Girl Communications
Wetland Design Features Outlet Structure Road Crossing Pool, Riffle, Reach Wetland Storm Sewer Outfall City Girl Communications
Adams Park Wetland Rain Events After ½ inch Rain After 1-2 inch Rain City Girl Communications
Adams Park Wetland Zones City Girl Communications
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