R I O R E I M A G I N E D The Rio Salado Project

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1 Cheryl Lombard, President + CEO Valley Partnership The Rio Salado Project

2 21 R I O S A L A D O P R O J E C T 2

3 4 5 + m i. r e v i t a l i z a t i o n The Rio Salado project has the potential to transform the Salt River bottom and realize an untapped Valley treasure. - U.S. Senator John McCain P R O J E C T A R E A 3

4 p r o j e c t l e n g t h i n m i l e s P R E C E D E N T S C A L E Rio Salado Project San Antonio River Improvements Trinity River Vision, Ft. Worth Trinity River Corridor, Dallas Buffalo Bayou, Houston Chicago River Corridor Plan, Chicago The BeltLine, Atlanta Highline, NY Three Rivers Park, Pittsburgh Los Angeles River, Los Angeles 5

5 Valley POPULATION: 665,000 Valley POPULATION: 1,500,000 Valley POPULATION: 2,200,000 Valley POPULATION: 3,800,000 concept strategy referendum implementation rio reimagined ERA 1 ERA 2 ERA 3 ERA 4 ERA 5 Rio Salado Development District Established Tempe Town Lake Conceptual Development Plan Tempe Town Lake Construction Begins US Senator John McCain renews the vision for the Rio Salado Project with ASU Scottsdale Conference Rio Salado III Report Arizona Republic Editorial on Conference Tempe ASU Demonstration Project on Recreation Development Phoenix Magazine features Rio Salado Project Update Valley Forward Funds Rio Salado Feasibility Study through MAG Phoenix Magazine features Rio Salado Story to prepare for a County ballot Rio Salado Symposium Project Retrospective Public Referendum to fund a County wide Rio Salado Project fails Tempe Adopts Rio Salado Masterplan for Tempe Town Lake Office of US Senator McCain meets with Valley Leaders Valley Leaders event to collectively garner commitment Rio Salado Project Working Group established Initial student presentation of the Rio Salado Project Concept Initial news article In the Arizona Republic ASU College of Architecture Dean James Elmore led academic pursuits for a Rio Salado Vision R I O S A L A D O T I M E L I N E 6

6 WATER FUNDING ECON DEV COMMUNITY M A J O R T O P I C S 7

7 WATER P R O J E C T M U S T B E W A T E R P O S I T I V E A L AB O R A T O R Y F O R I N N O V A T I O N T I G H T L Y C A L I B R A T E D U S E S & I M P A C T M A J O R T O P I C S Tres Rios Wetlands 8

8 FUNDING R E S O U R C E S W I L L F OL L O W I D E A S D E E P A N A L Y S I S OF A L L A P P L I C A B L E S O U R C E S F E D E R AL U R B A N W A T E R S P R O G R A M E X A M P L E M A J O R T O P I C S Tempe Town Lake 10

9 COMMUNITY F O C U S O N S O C I A L E Q U I T Y & I N T E G R A T I V E P L A N N I N G A C C E S S T O E D U C A T I O N, T R A I N I N G & E M P L O Y M E N T OF F E R C U L T U R AL L Y A W A R E P O I N T S OF E N G A G E M E N T M A J O R T O P I C S Rio Salado Audubon Center 12

10 ECONOMY A C K N O W L D E G E L E G A C Y OF R I V E R I N D U S T R Y B R O W N F I E L D R E D E V E L O P M E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E S B E T H E C A P I T O L OF T H E S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y B U S I N E S S M A J O R T O P I C S Tempe Town Lake 14

11 San Antonio T X Houston T X Atlanta GA Fort Worth T X P R E C E D E N T A N A L Y S I S 16

1 4. 5 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Four Reaches Museum Reach 4 miles Downtown Reach 1.

12 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Four Reaches Museum Reach 4 miles Downtown Reach 1.25 miles Eagleland 1 mile Mission Reach 8 miles Connects 2000 acres of public parkland Numerous historic sites and cultural assets 15 miles of continuous pedestrian paths River Walk Commercial District Water features Public art Flood management Ecosystem restoration and riparian woodlands Recreational improvements S A N A N T O N I O R I V E R San Antonio River Improvements Project 17

8 8 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Trinity River, Tributaries + Greenbelts MARINE CRE E K 72 miles of trails 1000 acre park revitalization 800 acres of mixed use development with 12 miles of

13 8 8 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Trinity River, Tributaries + Greenbelts MARINE CRE E K 72 miles of trails 1000 acre park revitalization 800 acres of mixed use development with 12 miles of developable waterfront 33 acre lake Eight Segments Clear Fork North 5.5 miles Clear Fork South 5.5 miles Marine Creek 4 miles S ycamore Creek 8.5 miles West Fork East 12 miles West Fork West 9.5 miles Central City Uptown [Panther Is land] -10 miles WES T FORK - WES T CLEAR FORK CENT RAL CIT Y SYCAMORE CRE E K WES T FORK - EAS T 0 2 miles T R I N I T Y R I V E R F O R T W O R T H Fort Worth Parks Department 18

2 0 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Multi-year Phased Master Plan Estimated at $1.7 Billion 6000+ acres 7.

14 2 0 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Multi-year Phased Master Plan Estimated at $1.7 Billion acres 7.2 mile 2000 acre Dallas Floodway protection 495 acres wetlands with 1 mile of nature boardwalks 205 acres of open water for wildlife habitat 2 lakes 150 acres for active and passive recreation 160 acres of playing fields 12 acre amphitheater 9 miles of recreation trails 3 miles of equestrian trails 9.1 mile T rinity River toll parkway to major arterials 7 total bridges incl. 1 signature bridge connecting to downtown 2500 acres of mixed use development T R I N I T Y R I V E R D A L L A S Trinity River Balanced Vision Plan 19

15 2 2 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Historic Railroad Corridor 33 miles of multi-use trails 22 miles of light rail transit 1,300 acres of new greenspace 1,100 acres of remediated brownfields 5,600 units of affordable housing A T L A N T A B E L T L I N E M 20

16 2. 5 M i l e R e v i t a l i z a t i o n 163 Acres $53 Million S tabilized riverbank naturalized with woodland and prairie plants Large grass gathering areas Hike-and-bike trails S kate park Dog park Four formal gardens Performance pavilions Boat launch Public art B U F F A L O B A Y O U P A R K 21

5 1 M i l e To t a l R e v i t a l i z a t i o n UPPE R LA RIVE R 870 square miles of watershed Upper LA River is 21 miles City of Los Angeles is 11 miles Lower LA River from the City of Vernon to

17 5 1 M i l e To t a l R e v i t a l i z a t i o n UPPE R LA RIVE R 870 square miles of watershed Upper LA River is 21 miles City of Los Angeles is 11 miles Lower LA River from the City of Vernon to the LA River outlet in the City of Long Beach is 19 miles Restore ecosystem functions Balance revitalization with flood avoidance to ensure public safety Reduce reliance on imported water supply Foster sustainable stewardship CIT Y OF LOS ANGELE S LOWER LA RIVE R L O S A N G E L E S R I V E R 22

18 5 1 M i l e To t a l R e v i t a l i z a t i o n 11 Miles Los Angeles Current Project Area 8 Reaches 8 Phases L O S A N G E L E S R I V E R 18

19 21 P R E C E D E N T S T R U C T U R E 24

20 R i ver A U T H O R I T Y R evitali zation C O R P O R A T I O N P roject F O U N D A T I O N A cooperative agreement Via MOU between public entities for the river right-of-way with Army Corps and others A non-governmental organization tasked with implementing the plan through land development and project management A non-profit organization tasked with maintaining the vision, providing leadership and raising funds to support, execute, operate and maintain the project P R E C E D E N T S O R G S T R U C T U R E 26

21 21 P R E C E D E N T F U N D I N G 28

22 3% 16% 35% 28% 32% 21% 63% 58% San Antonio River 7% Trinity River Ft. Worth 37% Trinity River Dallas 11% 3% 7% 9% 3% 3% 27% 36% 43% 70% 88% Atlanta BeltLine Buffalo Bayou Los Angeles River FEDERAL P R E C E D E N T F U N D I N G S T ATE COUNTY CIT Y PRIVAT E 29 27

23 16 F E D E R A L R E S O U R C E S Tres Rios Wetlands 30 29

Community Buckeye Central Arizona Conservation Alliance Mapping Portal - BETA EL RIO WATE RCOURS E MAST E R

24 Rio Salado SR PMIC Riverview Mesa 16 LIBERT Y WILDLIFE NINA PULLIAM MASON RIO SALADO AUDUBON CENT E R Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Avondale Phoenix T empe Mesa Buckeye Goodyear Gila River Indian Community Buckeye Central Arizona Conservation Alliance Mapping Portal - BETA EL RIO WATE RCOURS E MAST E R PLAN TRE S RIOS RIO SALADO OES T E RIO SALADO PHOENIX RIO SALADO TEMPE RIO SALADO MES A F E D E R A L R E S O U R C E S 31

25 Rio Salado SR PMIC Riverview Mesa 16 URBAN WAT E RS FEDERAL PART NERS HIP US Army Corps of Engineers F E D E R A L R E S O U R C E S 32

26 S T A K E H O L D E R F R A M E W O R K Rio Salado SRP-MIC Riverview Mesa 33

Advi s o r y Board Federal, State, County, T ribal and Local Elected Officials P roject Wor k i ng Group Professional Staff and Business Leadership Project Coordination Office of US Senator John

27 Advi s o r y Board Federal, State, County, T ribal and Local Elected Officials P roject Wor k i ng Group Professional Staff and Business Leadership Project Coordination Office of US Senator John McCain and ASU Technical Consultants as needed Federal Entities Economic Development Non-profit Orgs. Academia Utilities & S ervices Stakeholder Groups S T A K E H O L D E R F R A M E W O R K 34

28 C O M M E N T S + D I S C U S S I O N Tres Rios Wetlands 35

29 The Rio Salado project has the potential to transform the Salt River bottom and realize an untapped Valley treasure. - U.S. Senator John McCain T H A N K Y O U Tempe Town Lake 36

THE TRINITY RIVER VISION/ GATEWAY PARK / PANTHER ISLAND

Quarterly Project Status Report May 2018 THE TRINITY RIVER VISION/ GATEWAY PARK / PANTHER ISLAND Flood Control Project Update Construction of North Main Street Bridge by TxDOT s bridge contractor, Texas