|
Welcome to Our Website I Madison Riverfront Development Page 1 of 1
<br /> Madison Riverfront Development
<br /> Madison �'e°
<br /> Home ! History Buy a Brick I Cameras Links Members River Levels
<br /> Facebook
<br /> Search Donors Welcome To Our Website
<br /> Enter keyword.,., Search
<br /> €NTERACTIVE FLOOD SCULPTURE COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
<br /> Navigation Many river towns have poles or walls with high water marks to remind folks of historic floods. The City of Madison and
<br /> the Riverfront Development Corporation hope to present the history of the Ohio River flooding at Madison in a different
<br /> Bridge Cameras manner. They are faunching a competition for artists and engineers to design a piece of interactive sculpture that wig€
<br /> ..............................._.,_..-_._____..-.,..,..,.,.........,........
<br /> .,.
<br /> Buy a Brick
<br /> allow young and old alike to experience the height of the Rood waters, The highest recorded flood is the 72.7 ft, in
<br /> a ............................................................. 1937, The most recent April, 2011 flood was 49.3 ft. `We don't know how artists will depict the flooding but we are
<br /> Committee Members open to fresh ideas,"said Louann Waller of the Riverfront Development Corporation. "The final design chosen will be
<br /> something that people can ride or touch or climb. It will be fun and unique, something people will enjoy for
<br /> Historyo►Committee generations." Collaboration between artists and engineers is encouraged. Public safety, durability and low
<br /> River Levels maintenance are all important. Materials must be able to withstand heat,cold, rain, snow,occasional flooding and be
<br /> ..................................................................... resistant to vandalism.
<br /> Visit our Facebook Page The City's Bicentennial Fund and a recent grant from the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County are
<br /> providing $1000 to each of three finalists to build working models of their designs. The models will be on display
<br /> Committee Members throughout Madison's 2012 festival season for input from the public. The selected design's permanent installation is
<br /> planned for the corner of West Street and Vaughn Drive.This is the first piece of public art to come from suggestions for
<br /> Archive Login
<br /> the Bicentennial Legacy gift.
<br /> ............................_,_......,..,.......,....,.._..._,..,_ Entry forms and guidelines are available at city hall,or on line at www.madisonriverfront.com.Designs are due February
<br /> Calendar Login 1,2012•
<br /> ""'"""".....'" For more information contact: Louann Waller, City Plan Commission, City of Madison (812) 265-8324 or
<br /> Email Login madisonpc @madison-in.gov.
<br /> _..........................................,....,.............._......,...._.............
<br /> Website Login ENTRY FORM
<br /> Lying along the banks of the Ohio River,Madison,Indiana enjoys a rich history as a river city. In order to preserve and
<br /> enhance its relationship with the Ohio,the City of Madison worked with the Corps of Engineers and GEC planners to
<br /> User Login establish a program and master plan for the riverfront area of the city.The study addressed commercial,residential,and
<br /> recreational resources and suggested a mix of these elements that would revitalize an underutilized riverfront. The
<br /> 0ser Nama II Mverfront Development Project is a work in progress,and will be continuing as an ongoing project through design and
<br /> building,and ongoing maintenance and upkeep.We are proud of our riverfront and want to showcase this project as one
<br /> of many advantages that the City has to offer. Our web site's main goals are to allow looking up of donors to the
<br /> Request new password Riverfront,and to be able to donate online.Your donation includes an engraved piece that wilt improve the Riverfront.In
<br /> addition to buying a brick,we accept donations for other items,such as lamp posts,benches and overlooks,just to name
<br /> LOGIN a few.Please use our contact form to inquire about other items for donation,or cat!Madison City Hall at 812-265-8324
<br /> for more information.Thank you for your support!
<br /> http://madisonriverfront.com/ 3/21/2012
<br />
|