Converting Brownfields for Public Access and Recreational Use

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Converting Brownfields for Public Access and
Recreational Use
Best Practices from Milwaukee
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Milwaukee
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Key Objective in Urban Planning Maximizing
Public Access
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RiverWalk
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RiverWalk
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Menomonee Valley
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Menomonee Valley
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Beerline B
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Beerline B Before
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Beerline B Plan
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Beerline B Plan
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Beerline B Results
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Beerline B Results
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Site of Kilbourn Park
Milwaukee River
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Extending park to the river
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Aerial view of Kilbourn Park
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Kilbourn Park Essential Issues

• Establish a permanent home for the Milwaukee
  Rowing Club
• Maintain public involvement as development
  proceeds
• Link Kilbourn Park to the Milwaukee River
• Maximize public access to the river
• Enhance riverfront amenities and youth recreation
  opportunities
• Establish stewardship of the park

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Site Challenges
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Site Challenges Sub-surface Conditions
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Site Challenges Retaining Wall
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Site Challenges Sewer Facilities
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Site Challenges
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Kilbourn Park Costs and Funding

• Total project cost 4,147,866
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• WCMP 1,168,016
• City Share 2,979,850 (TIF)

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The Finished Product
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The Finished Product