Chattahoochee RiverWalk

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Chattahoochee RiverWalk

• Chamber of Commerce
• Riverfront Committee

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Mission Statementto develop, communicate
exploit all opportunities leveraging the
Riverfront District as an asset in our community
enhancing the Regions quality of life,
community development and economic development
potential.
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Goals of Committee

• Improve the maintenance of the RiverWalk
• Committee Tour of Riverwalk March 2008
• Tour government officials to make aware of
  deferred maintenance
• Continue to visit RiverWalk and make city aware
  of issues
• Hosted Luncheon w/ Billy Turner, speaker, and key
  stakeholders to facilitate short and long-term
  goals for RiverWalk
• Enhance Awareness of the RiverWalk
• Working on Video/Audio of Riverwalk for PSAs to
  CGTV, local TV and Radio, Hotels
• Participated in Chamber of Commerce Radio show w/
  Mike Gaymon
• Participated in CGTV 20 minute TV show
• Working on a new, vibrant brochure with CCVB and
  City showcasing unique features of Riverwalk
• Increase Usage of the River Walk
• Added key stakeholders to committee Scott
  Ressmeyer (Countrys), Cathy Anderson (CSU)
• Coordinating with Uptown, Whitewater, CCVB, Parks
  Recreation to more agressively promote

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The only way to manage it is to GO SEE IT

• Riverfront Committee touring the RiverWalk

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Columbus, GA RiverWalk

• This 16-mile walkway stretches from North-Oliver
  Dam thru Bibb city, Uptown, Cols South to Ft.
  Benning!

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Phenix City RiverWalk
Even more RiverWalk to enjoy!
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This picture is the most photographed shot of
Columbus- proving the value of this investment in
our RiverWalk.
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Enhances the quality of life of region.
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Earlier photo of first pieces of Public Art was
constructed in 1992 on the RiverWalk. The statue
of Christopher Columbus to Left and bust of John
Amos in right background celebrates the history
of our community.
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Residents enjoy a wide variety of activities on
the RiverWalk

• Uptown Area of RiverWalk with Eagle Phenix
  spillway in distance.

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Breathtaking Views!

• Eagle Phenix residents enjoy the views from the
  newest phase of the RiverWalk.

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Lots to see and do in Uptown and along the River
in Columbus- If you can imagine it, it can be
done!

• Residents enjoy the RiverWalk, Whitewater
  opportunity and just hanging out in Uptown.

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Thank you, Mayor, City Council and City Manager!

• You listened to our concerns, reviewed current
  scope of work and budget for RiverWalk, toured to
  see deferred maintenance and needs, and agreed to
  move forward on new plan for constant maintenance.

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September 2008 City Assessment

• Items noted that needed to be addressed
• Much progress has occurred
• Much more to go!

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The RiverWalk is Clean(er)

• 2 crews work full-time on RiverWalk
• Re-painting of handrails underway
• Drains repaired
• Trash removed daily
• Restrooms cleaned daily
• Landscape maintenance

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The RiverWalk is Safe!

• Several users on path most of time
• 2 city bicycle police now monitor riverwalk daily
• Uptown beat officer on motorized scooter patrols
  daily

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What areas need additional focus and funding?

• Replace all signage
• Repair all railings
• Pressure-Wash all wall and surface areas
• Upgrade all restrooms
• Repair and/or upgrade water fountains
• Repair Gazebos

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Pressure washing all surfaces

• Formal portion of the RiverWalk was designed to
  allow for flooding, thus concrete areas are
  discolored

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• Need to complete our goal of a continuous
  RiverWalk. The remaining areas to complete
  include
• 2,000 lf Oliver Dam
• 650 lf Bibb Mill
• 500 lf City Mills
• 900 lf 13th-14thSt.

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Need for a RiverWalk Oversight Committee

• Ensure appropriate and timely city maintenance,
  repair and replacement

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Grand Staircase almost complete!

• New grand staircase added to Uptown adjacent to
  Eagle Phenix
• Extension of RiverWalk from Riverclub to 13th St.
  bridge

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RiverWalk Events January 2008 December
2008 Source Cols. Parks Recreation

• 1 Special Event
• 84 Weddings
• 18 Plays
• 1 Race
• 5 Walks
• 1 Fishing Rodeo
• 1 Bike Ride
• 1 Class Reunion
• 2 Feed the Homeless
• 1 Exercise Response Team Event

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If you build it, . . . they will
come! ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT, THAT IS!
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CSU River Park Campus is located in Uptown
Columbus directly overlooking the RiverWalk.
Its location, with breathtaking views of the
River and historic bridges, offers uniqueness
that should facilitate strong future growth.

• CSU River Park Campus

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CSUs footprint has expanded over the last 15
years to include 3 large projects along the
RiverWalk.

• CSU RiverPark Campus School of Arts

Oxbow MeadowsEnvironmental Learning Center
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The CSU River Park Campus brings over 600
students and faculty to Uptown Columbus every day.

• CSU River Park Campus

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Synovus Center,125,000 sq. ft. bldg constructed
on the RiverWalk in 2004. Tenants Includes
Page Scrantom Synovus Pope, McGlamry

• Synovus Center

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Eagle Phenix Mill

• Eagle Phenix Mill
• Mixed Use Development
• 88 Residential Condominiums
• 25,000sf Retail/Restaurant
• Opportunity to activate our Riverfront

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Total System Services, Inc.
TSYS was able to stay in Uptown Columbus and
construct a 600,000 sq. ft. campus along the
RiverWalk
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Johnston Mill Lofts was the 1st new residential
development constructed on the RiverWalk

• Johnston Mill Lofts

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Columbus Convention and Trade Center stands
proudly on the shores of the Chattahoochee
Columbus Convention and Trade Center

• Rear elevation of Convention and Trade center
  sits atop the RiverWalk.

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South Commons

• Softball Complex
• Civic Center
• Memorial Stadium
• Golden Park
• New Skate Park

Coming Soon New Ice Rink

• South Commons Softball Complex

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Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum celebrates
the history of naval wartime boats at the edge of
South Commons along the Chattahoochee River.
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Rotary Park
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Infantry Museum
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Whitewater enthusiast enjoy the short but
challenging runs below the Eagle Phenix Mill.
The proposed Whitewater will stretch 2 ¼ miles
and is estimated to bring hundreds of thousands
of visitors a year to the area.

• Dykes Blackmon enjoys the Whitewater Experience!

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Whitewater Opportunity

• RiverWalk gave our community a vital, quality
  identity for Columbus that we were
  missing.
• Region has been looking for an IT that would
  make Columbus unique.
• Chance to deliver on our earlier promise of a
  true Riverfront Development plan for Columbus
  and Phenix City.
• For every one person that gets in the water,
  experts predict 10 people will be there to watch!

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Questions?