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Lake Itasca

Minneapolis

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Mississippi River

Sauk Rapids

St. CloudProject Focus Area

I-94

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Sartell

Empire Builder - Passenger Train

Future Northstar Commuter Rail

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Northstar LinkBus Station

St. Cloud to Minneapolis 67 Miles (1 hr 15 mins)

St. Cloud to Fargo170 Miles (2 hrs 45 mins)

Proposed Extension of Lake Wobegon Regional Trail

Mississippi River

This river corridor will look to provide river access for watercrafts, interaction with the water, green open space, increase habitat diversity, and public trails to create an unified eco-sytem.

ecological renewal

reconnecting to the riverfront

This river corridor will look to provide a strong connection to downtown and the Mississippi River, with overlooks, event areas, small plazas, and public destinations for pedestrians and riverboats.

linking social & cultural facilities

urban riverfront hub

educational conservation

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middle town

lower townMississippi

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St. Cloud State University District

Downtown District

Building Removal

Natural Inlet

infrastructure & contours

Eastman Park

Hope Park

Barden Park

Riverside Park

Munsinger Park

St. Cloud Park

Wilson ParkHester

Park

Beaver Island Trail

Westwood Trail

Historic District

Trail Distance = 2.65 Miles

MississippiRiver

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St. Cloud Parks = 1,272 Acres

Parks Shown = 119 AcresNo Trail

open space systems

Terraced Retaining Structure

Proposed Mix-use Infrastructure

Overlook

Boardwalk

Existing TrailProposed Trail

Terraced Retaining Structure

Proposed TrailExisting Trail

Boardwalk

Proposed Mix-use Infrastructure

Overlook

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Reconnecting to a Forgotten Riversite location programs

Middle town is St. Cloud's commercial district with the steepest riverbanks which creates the need of retaining wall structures.

Majority of upper town has the lowest incline of slope and the greatest setback of buildings which will make this area effective for revitalization, slope stabilization, and stormwater filtration.

Lower town is home to one of St. Cloud's neighborhood historic districts. It is important to create a public path that doesn't interfere with the local residents.

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Bike PathFiltration Swale

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Mix-use Infrastructure

Retaining WallPlaza Space

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Bike PathExisting Seawall

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typical middle town river corridor 30' - 50'

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Bank StabilizationBike Path Structure

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Access to Rivers Edge4

typical lower town river corridor 60' - 70' 100' 200'0

by: aaron hanson

This river corridor will look to provide a vital social and cultural identity while protecting sensitive habitats. It is essential to create a strong connection between St. Cloud State University and downtown.

typical upper town river corridor 100' - 200'

eco beachbalcony view of eco beach

stand up paddle boarding through recreational waters boardwalk view of eco beach

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ecological renewal

Mississippi River

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6th Ave N

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Catharses High School

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Grass Pavers

Mix-Use (25% Affordable Living)

Pervious Asphalt

Exposed Stormwater

Stormwater Retention

Boardwalk

Stormwater Retention

Staffed Kiosk | Rental

Bike Rack Station Pervious Asphalt

Boat Landing

ADA Pedestrian BridgeCanoe | Kayak Landing

Plaza

Underground Parking

Wetland

Eco Beach

ADA Underwater Ramp

ADA Sand Area

Sandy Beach

Bike Path

ADA Pedestrian Bridge

Pergola

Steamboat Ferry Pier

Pervious Asphalt

Public Restroom

Boat Trailer Parking

ADA Parking

ADA Parking

Recreational Waters

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master plan

site furniture

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water trails

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Plaza

Water Feature

Interpretive Stormwater Management

Mix-use Infrastructure

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Bus Shelter

Amphitheater

Bike Trail

Terraced Lawn Seating

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protecting the bats

pedestrian bat bridge

reconnecting to the riverfrontlinking social & cultural facilities

urban riverfront hub educational conservation

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Pedestrian Bat Bridge

Native Plantings

Mix-use Infrastructure

Re-use Infrastructure

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Existing Infrastructure

Night Rest Timbers

1" by 12" Deep Vertical Crevices

The city of St. Cloud has declared this historical ravine to be undeveloped because of a native silver-haired bat that is currently under MN DNR species of special concern list.

Wire Mesh Exit Cones

Plywood Entry Panel

Natural bat habitats are diminishing such as caves and old growth forest. As a result, bridges are becoming bat havens of last resort.

Bike Trail

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Light Post

Civic Center | Underground Parking

Restaurant | Living

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overlooking the mississippi riverBbirds-eye of the urban riverfront hub

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stormwater grates

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