26-08 Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan

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4r_ ,v Signature Downtown Riverfront Park(Continued) ,�; �, � 1 � �� '"�- _ ��. „--� "„f<-,,;�- ' vvf Today,the Island Park at Century Center is occasionally , .`.'t. y _ � N i -- ,'3 2 w�..t' used for events and gatherings,but due to the challenging s >, " _„ tom,+ 0, o+rvi:� access and outdated utilities,it is not a successful amenity for ` �,a� {"' Ky'Syy ' � ii � ' *-r Downtown.In the future Island Park could become an integral ,�' •' ^ • S ^' -_,ate �'� �*+t' destination in the signature riverfront park,serving as an anchor �, e- ° . 1t ,. yT "�' ` P for riverfront activation.Catalytic improvements would include: �.,1 - et;" i ;• '� a- :- ° `� j.� sad _ � Acce�:;to Island Part.is challenging and uri nv 1.nc7!Odd) 1` - � Building a new,wide public bridge that directly aligns with �, Washington Street. t ° 1� �_ Improving the current bridge connection to Pier Park• d� i ' t n,-,. ,e r„ tp / Building a cantilevered boardwalk outside of the Century II i^i a • > }� Grand — _ Center Hall to connect the from the southeast mr'a ��ii W Activating the island with a small seasonal pop-up retail +'. �; • Ir „/r y - :�r -�✓_- ``y' o as rs �� f' - j P ; ,I � v Incorporatinglocal murals and art to activate the space ••. 4 . _ = Improving utility capabilities on Island Park to allow for Dili larger events _ y s z g #.r•.r -. .• d. % a ' _ =it • , Interconnected trails systems with activated spaces attract visitors to Downtowns Island Park would be the final destination at the bottom of the signature riverfront park 1 . ',4 4P 1' d I� ^IRIPIIS - ••V!rr " ,-.j 1 S t. r _„----..,.—....,... • . Visitors to the signature riverfront park would experience a sores of spaces—an upper level adjacent to the Town Square and Dr.MLK Jr Boulevard.terraced indoor and outdoor dining.spaces For children and families,and traits and gathering spaces at the river level