Revitalizing Bradenton Riverwalk: Master Plan for Community Engagement and Sustainable Development
The Bradenton Riverwalk project is part of the larger revitalization effort for downtown Bradenton. Our dedicated team has engaged with the community through an online survey, public meetings, and design workshops to gather feedback and ideas. Key features of the master plan include an enhanced bandshell, family activity areas, and interactive spaces, while incorporating sustainability practices and educational elements. This initiative prioritizes public safety, comfort, and leisure, making Riverwalk a vibrant hub for all residents and visitors.
Revitalizing Bradenton Riverwalk: Master Plan for Community Engagement and Sustainable Development
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Introduction • Who we are - Team Intro • Riverwalk part of overall revitalization of downtown area
Process to Date • USF Master Planning Presentations • Online survey with Realize Bradenton – 1400 responses • Public engagement meeting at Marriott • 2 Public Presentations at DDA Board Meetings • Team meetings and design workshops over the past three months • Stakeholder Meetings
Survey Results • Casual dining • Bathrooms • Shade, pedestrian comfort, safety
Master Plan Components • Enhanced Bandshell • Family Activity Area at Rossi Park • Outdoor “Living Rooms” • Active Recreation Area • Enhanced Memorial • Plaza • Restoration Area • Boardwalk • Florida History Garden • Enhanced Portal at Green Bridge • Great lawn and Day Dock • Enhanced Clock Tower Plaza • Botanical Walk
Florida History Garden/Green Bridge Underpass Area Features could include: • Historic photo tour • Historic timeline plaques • Maritime sculpture • Enhanced, shaded seating • Enhanced underpass area andgateway features
Great Lawn and Day Dock Features could include: • Flex lawn for yoga and wellness activities • Arbor swings overlooking Manatee River • Restroom facility and possible “Ship Store” • Day dock facility • Enhanced clock tower plaza
Botanical Walk and Bandshell Features could include: • Shaded botanical walk/butterfly garden with seating, sculpture • Variety of outdoor rooms and spaces • Mix of hard and soft path • Enhanced bandshell with shade structure • Audio/Visual equipment and art at bandshell
Rossi Park / Family “Fun Zone” Features could include: • Interactive fountain and plaza • Restroom and bathhouse • Nature-based play sculpture • Enhanced playground • Shaded seating areas • Gateway features • Renovated fishing pier • Created biopond with “remnant estuary” • Tidal Discovery Marsh
Outdoor Living Rooms and WestActive Recreation Zone Features could include: • Outdoor “living rooms” • Shaded seating areas • Accent lighting • Public/private partnership at Marriott • Sand volleyball • Shaded pavilion
Multi Use/Active Recreation Area • Multi-use plaza for festivals and events • 13,000 SF +/- Skatepark in alternate location (pending FDOT approval) • Enhanced memorial plaza • On street parking • Grove of trees with LED uplights
Restoration Area Features could include: • Native landscape edge • Softened seawall • Outdoor classroom with restroom facilities • Educational and interpretive signage • Shaded seating areas • Kayak launch • On street parking
Additional Recommendations • Enhanced Security • Enhanced Landscape Maintenance and Waste Pick Up • Bike Stations with Credit Card Swipes • Public/Private Partnerships • Wi-Fi • Events Programming
Sustainable Design Approach • Created wetland/bioswale • Native /adapted landscape palette = low maintenance and low water requirements • Irrigation • Capture rain water • Soil moisture/rain sensors • Reclaim/reuse water • Efficient equipment (drip, adjustable flow bubblers) • Material selection – consider life-cycle costs, low maintenance • Accommodate Alternate transportation (bike swipe stations, bike racks) • Educational signage
Sustainable Construction/Implementation • Minimize pollution from runoff – temp. sodding, sediment basins, mulching, silt fence • Recycle existing materials • Local manufacturers – lighting equipment, pavers, etc… • Solar/LED retrofit of existing lighting equipment.