3.0 Affected Environment - Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority

Knik Arm Crossing DraftFinal EIS
Affected Environment
Figure 3.48. Key view 9: Ship Creek, facing north from
the creek’s southern bank
Figure 3.48, the ninth key view, is from the southern bank of Ship Creek looking toward the
north from a location that would be just west of the proposed bridge crossing over the creek.
The view shows vegetation bordering Ship Creek in the immediate foreground, with an open
area adjoining a commercial building barely visible behind the trees located in the right
portion of the image. The density of vegetation precludes views to industrial areas north of
Ship Creek. Ship Creek Trail, under construction, is located along the banks of Ship Creek,
passing through the area in this view.
The view is typical of those in the Ship Creek corridor, with second generation growth of
alder and cottonwood. Even though Ship Creek is partly visible through openings in the
cottonwood and alder brush, visual quality is low–to-moderate because of the restricted
views to foreground elements of little interest and the character of the adjoining World Trade
Center commercial/industrial development.
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