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Introductions. Army Corps of Engineers Metro Parks Mayor’s Office HDR Engineering, Inc. Meeting Schedule. Housekeeping Meeting Schedule Open House – 5:30-7:00 pm Presentation – 7:00-7:20 pm Q&A – 7:20-7:30 pm Open House – 7:30-9:00 pm. Meeting Purpose. Describe the intent of the study
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Introductions • Army Corps of Engineers • Metro Parks • Mayor’s Office • HDR Engineering, Inc.
Meeting Schedule • Housekeeping • Meeting Schedule • Open House – 5:30-7:00 pm • Presentation – 7:00-7:20 pm • Q&A – 7:20-7:30 pm • Open House – 7:30-9:00 pm
Meeting Purpose • Describe the intent of the study • Gain input on potential trail route variations • Input on natural and socio-economic resources in the study area • Outline future steps of the planning process
Project Background • Previous Study – 2008
Connections with Other Projects • Scoop on the Loop • Projects on the Loop • Projects around the Loop
Ohio River Levee Trail • ARRA Project, Louisville Loop from Farnsley-Moremen to the Mill Creek Power Station
MSD Trail • Manslick Road westward to Rail Line
MSD Trail • Manslick Road westward to Rail Line
Scoop on the Loop • Projects around the Loop • CDC Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan • Dixie Highway Corridor Study • Fairdale Neighborhood Plan • Floyd’s Fork Greenway Project • Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan • Southwest Greenways Master Plan - UPCOMING • Stream Restoration • SWDT Proposed Road and Highway Signage Program • Waverly Park Master Plan
Project Overview • Provide a conceptual shared-use path and ecological restoration plan within the Pond Creek Corridor
Evaluate Existing Conditions • Cultural, Historical, Archaeological Resources • Rights of Way • Land Use • Land Ownership • Physical Barriers – Streams, Roads, Railroad • Utilities • Topography
Trail Alignment Concept • A planned paved and shared-use recreational trail that will serve as a major recreational and transportation feature for the nearby community and region. Trail uses will include walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. • Trail variations • Trailheads with parking • Pedestrian, bike, and transit access points to neighborhoods, parks, community facilities and schools
Economic Environment Social Environment Physical Environment Natural Environment The Approach: Four Fundamental Elements
Ecological Restoration • Assess stream functions • Identify restoration strategies • Categorize functional benefits to the natural and human environments.
Future Participation Opportunities • Upcoming Opportunities for involvement • Preliminary Submittal Public Meeting (Jan 2011) • Final Public Meeting (Late Feb, early March)