September 8, 2014
11th Street Bridge Park
Ravindra Ganvir Deputy Chief Engineer District Department of Transportation Scott Kratz Project Director Building Bridges Across the River at THEARC
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11 th Street Bridge
February 7, 2013
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Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Creating a World-Class Waterfront
• 5 key Themes:
o Restore: a clean and active river.
o Connect: Eliminating barriers and gaining access.
o Play: A great riverfront park system.
o Celebrate: Cultural destinations of distinct character.
o Live: Building strong waterfront neighborhoods.
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Where is the 11th Street Bridge Park?
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Replacing Old with the New
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11th Street Bridge Park Goals
• Create a Healthy Community
• Restore the Health of the Anacostia River
• Connect Washington DC Communities
• Become an Anchor for Economic Opportunity
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Community Driven Programming
• 21st Century Playground • Urban Agriculture • Kayak / Canoe Launch • Environmental Education Center • Performance Space • Public Art • Café
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Four Final Design Teams Selected
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Four Final Design Teams Selected
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Four Final Design Teams Selected
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Four Final Design Teams Selected
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Community Engagement
• Role of Design Oversight Committee
• Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Exhibition
• District Architecture Center Exhibition
• Posted on www.bridgepark.org for on-line feedback
• Public Presentations September 29 / 30, 2014
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Supporting the community’s physical, environmental & economic health
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Questions?