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Heritage Trail Community Planning Assistance Team Heritage Trail – Dubuque County, IA Final Presentation City of Dubuque, Iowa October 20th, 2012
American Planning Association Independent, Not-for-profit, Educational Organization 43,000+ members
60% = state and local gov’t employees 40% = elected officials, private consultants, academia, &
fields related to planning/community change 15,000+ AICP members (certified planners) Chapters representing every state Members in 85 countries
APA Mission: APA provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
Community Planning Assistance Teams (CPAT) Part of APA’s Community Assistance Program Pro bono program CPATs since 1995 Assist communities lacking planning resources The CPAT program provides an independent, professional, third-party planning analysis and suggested planning approach.
CPAT Process Application selection Select team leader Team leader visit Team member selection Briefing book Plan visit/logistics/ stakeholder interview schedule/ community engagement Team visit (3 to 5 days) Final report
Sponsor: Dubuque Smart Planning Consortium
Agencies: Dubuque County | City of Dubuque | City of Asbury | City of Cascade
City of Dyersville | City of Epworth | City of Farley City of Peosta | Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District Special thanks to: Dubuque Conservation Board & their Staff
The Heritage Trail CPAT
Paula Reeves, AICP CTP
Jean Akers, AICP
Jason Epley, AICP
Steve Lane, AICP
Olympia, WA
Vancouver, WA
Kannapolis, NC
Cincinnati, OH
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Identity: the physical trail What is it? Where is it? What is it like? How long is it? What’s there to do? What will I see? Is it hard to use? Is it safe? …etc…
Where’s the restroom?!!!
Developing a signage system
Establish a “visual character”
What is the Heritage Trail?
Identity: the physical trail
Levels of information
Developing a wayfinding system: (signs, maps, printed, digital and online materials) • describe the physical
trail, • help navigation, and • manage expectations
for trail experiences
Identity: the physical trail
Developing a signage system
Establish the sign hierarchy
How much is needed?
Identity: the physical trail
Sign System Considerations
Identity: the physical trail
Identify Base Information: Trail Name
Determine Sign Locations
Develop Messages: Trailhead, Access, Directional, Mileage
Sign System Considerations
Identity: the physical trail
Directions: Where to go? Navigation information Sign Types
Directions: Where to go? Navigation information Sign Types for Trailheads & Access
Identity: the physical trail
Connections Where else to go? Supportive information
Identity: the physical trail
Nearby attractions
Expanding Trail Use/Users How to share the story? Marketing information
Identity: spreading the word
Trail Fee Program – asset or liability? Trail Count Program Trail “Membership”
Expanding Trail Use
Trail Advocacy: “Friends”, Coalition, Non-profit…
Restrooms Parking Drinking Water
Camping Fishing Other recreational facilities
Expanding Trail Use: Long Term Physical Improvements
Programmatic Improvements History Culture Natural Environment
Connecting to Your Heritage Leverage and educate people about the natural and cultural setting and your communities
Highlighting Assets
• Geology
• History
• Natural - Uplands
• Natural – Streams/Wetlands
• Community
Natural - Uplands
• Prairie Remnants
• Oak-Hickory Forest
• Adjacent Land Uses
• Species of Concern • Bald Eagle • Prairie Dock • Blazing Star • Leonard's Skippers
Natural – Streams/Wetlands • Little Maquoketa
• Wetlands
• Watershed
Management
• Flooding & Drainage
Regional Assets
• Develop Watershed Management
• Promote Sustainability
• Utilize native species
• Ensure compatible land use(s)
Compatible Land Use • Land Uses adjacent to the trail
Primarily rural agriculture Single Family Residential (associated
with large farms) Commercial Light Industrial
• Compatibility Issues Types of uses, intensity and density Hazardous materials storage Commercial (at key intersections –
trailheads) Light Industrial
• Interpretive areas (“Historic Classroom”)
• Tell the story - Naturalists (volunteer/paid)
• Plant identification/labels
• Educational Opportunities
• Opportunities for camping
• Responsible native seed harvesting
Trail Assets
The Trail: Everybody’s Friend Making the trail more accessible and user friendly
Safety Parking Lighting Emergency Management Connectivity Opportunities
Trail Crossings
Conflict points (vehicles / trail users) General Guidance –
Clearly marked intersections Highly visible / Unobstructed views Relatively flat Warning Signage Well trimmed vegetation Perpendicular designation of crossing area
Parking Need for new and improved parking areas Parking on roadway shoulders creates safety concerns Construct as context sensitive and low impact
Lighting Adequate lighting helps improve safety and security
Increased need in more urban areas
Careful placement in rural areas of trail to avoid disrupting the natural setting
For example: o Lighting at key intersections to improve
safety
Low Cost Solar lighting possible in rural areas
Connect the Trail Increase connectivity to Cities/Towns Identify unique destinations in each town
History / Unique Attractions Field of Dreams / “Go the Distance” Downtown / Local Business Agritourism
Connect the Trail Small Business Development
Trail User Related Businesses o Rental Facilities (Bikes, kayaks, canoes) o Drinks, water, food
Retail Goods and Services near trailheads
Opportunities Potential improvements Water (for Drinking) Additional Benches, Trash Receptacles Restroom Facilities Interpretive Areas / Educational Opportunities Additional Signage (as part of a coordinated plan) Joint Facilities / Partnerships Youth Bicycle Safety Education
Opportunities Highlight existing destinations along the trail
Fossils Split Rock Phoenix Truss Bridge - 1872 Stone Drainage Arches
Opportunities Potential destinations along the trail Side hiking paths adjacent to main trail Camping Rock Climbing Kayaking/Canoeing Sundown / Connection to Trail