AGENDA

• Process• Project Background• Input: Lessons Learned• Focus Areas• Moving Forward• Breakout Activity

TIMELINE

• Background Research• Stakeholder Interviews• Survey• Public Meeting #1• Revisions and Proposals• Public Meeting #2• Final Draft Review

HISTORY: LOW HEAD DAMS IN THE WATERSHED

River width1899 vs. current

EXISTING CONDITIONS

COLUMBUS PLANNING EFFORTS

Downtown Strategic Plan (2010)

COLUMBUS 2050 (2012)

One Ohio State Framework (2010)

FEEDBACK SOURCES• 11 stakeholder interviews

• Market to Market • Public meeting • Web survey• Public outreach via web and local organizations

PROJECT PRIORITIES

FOCUS AREAS

• Habitat and water quality• Education• Connections + trailheads• Amenities• Kayak access

RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Allow nature observation• Kayak/boat access + amenities• Widen trail, provide better bike infrastructure

• Utilize wetlands as both a natural feature and activity

PREFERRED AMENITIES

• Water fountains + restrooms• Bike pumps + locks• Enhanced signage for use on the trail + to promote the trail

• Stormwater management + pollution mitigation

HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY

RESTORATION TOOLKIT////////

/////////////////Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

KAYAK ACCESS

//////////////CANOE & KAYAK

TIMELINE

• Background Research• Stakeholder Interviews• Survey• Public Meeting #1• Revisions and Proposals• Public Meeting #2• Final Draft Review