building a tactical revitalization plan for downtown albany

RIVERSCAPE RIVER RUN ACCESS AREA IMPROVEMENTS
Dayton, Ohio
BLUE TRAIL RECREATION DESIGN
ALONG DOWNTOWN DAYTON’S RIVER
CORRIDOR
The RiverScape River Run Access Area Improvements
project was identified and highly prioritized in the Greater
Downtown Dayton Plan. The blue trail access enhancement
project is a logical next step in building upon Five Rivers
MetroParks’ and the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s
previous successful urban riverfront development projects
that have brought a sense of community back to the region.
and coordination, bidding assistance, and construction
administration services. The planning and design process is
including the extensive engagement of a community based
steering committee and stakeholder interviews to both
solicit input and ensure local acceptance and support of
proposed enhancements.
The ultimate goal of the project is to create vibrancy and
a sense of place along the urban riverfront, and to help
businesses attract and retain the talented workforce they
need to build Dayton’s new economy.
The project will enhance river access at four locations along
the Great Miami River for kayaking and other recreational
watercraft as well as provide improved urban connectivity to
the regional bikeway/greenway system. MKSK is providing
conceptual design, construction documents, permitting
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CONTACT
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Five Rivers MetroParks
Rebecca Benná, Executive Director
937.275.7275
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