Aaron Hanson Thesis Book.pdf - NDSU - North Dakota State ...

project emphasisThe major emphasis of this project is the social and ecological qualityof the Mississippi River corridor in downtown St. Cloud, Minnesota.The goal is to implement a riverfront design that will reconnect theurban community to the river’s natural environment. In order tosuccessfully complete this task, a strategic plan will be implementedthat includes recreational and educational elements, greenways, andcommunity destinations used to unify St. Cloud’s ecosystem alongthe Mississippi River. Instead of St. Cloud turning its back on theriver, this thesis will look at refocusing the urban center towards theriverfront; in return, it will provide economical, social, and ecologicalbenefits to the city of St. Cloud.13