Ambitious list of projects contained in final report on waterfront rejuvenation.Ambitious list of projects contained in final report on waterfront rejuvenation Rejuvenation Aeson in extreme old age, restored to youth by Medea. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] apples of perpetual youth by tasting the golden apples kept by Idhunn, the gods preserved their youth. [Scand. Myth. An ambitious plan to rejuvenate re·ju·ve·nate tr.v. re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing, re·ju·ve·nates 1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again. 2. the south core of the Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, city (1991 pop. 113,946), SW Ont., Canada, on Thunder Bay inlet of Lake Superior. The city was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the twin cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and two adjoining townships. waterfront was presented to city council last month. The final report on the waterfront tourism and recreation plan outlines an improvement and development strategy with an estimated price tag of between $15.3 million and $17.8 million. The strategy was designed to improve tourism, local recreation and the environment. "The plan is admittedly ambitious, visionary and bold, but we believe that it is also realistic to achieve if strong commitments are made and a leadership role is taken by city council," wrote Richard Moore Richard Moore can refer to:
Last November the city authorized the consultants to prepare the plan. In May, an interim report was presented. The final version was handed to council on Oct. 1. A decision had not been made by council on funding any of the proposals as of late last month. RECOMMENDATIONS The report recommends that an integrated tourism and recreation system be created to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the waterfront's potential. "The system is comprised of a number of major features: boating facilities, local waterfront access projects, natural environment rehabilitation areas, heritage interpretation features, signage systems Signage systems are visually oriented information systems, consisting of signs, maps, arrows, color codings systems, pictograms and different typographic elements. Signage systems differ from other methods of information presentation because they are typically used to guide and waterfront activity programming," the hefty document reads. "The goal should be to transform Thunder Bay into a key waterfront city on the Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). . All residents and visitors should perceive the city as a special waterfront place." The report suggests that re-establishing environmental quality should receive a high priority from government and private industry. The areas recommended as major tourism and recreation features include the existing Prince Arthur's Landing, Old Fort William Fort William: see Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada. and Chippewa Park Chippewa Park sits on the coast of Lake Superior, adjacent to Thunder Bay, Ontario. The park has a children's amusement park which includes a merry-go-round dating back to the 1920s. Twenty-one log cabins are offered for rent, fifteen date from the 1930s. . It is recommended that Mission Marsh Conservation Area be further developed, managed and promoted with a natural environment theme. Facilities could include a visitor centre, short-term docking, interpretive exhibits, walkways and picnic areas. A number of projects were recommended for high priority because they would benefit the greatest number of residents and visitors, while helping to strengthen business opportunities. HIGH PRIORITY The recommended high-priority projects are Kaministikwia Heritage Park, Donald Street pedestrian access, Mission Marsh Conservation Area, Kaministikwia River environmental rehabilitation and the Mission Island marina project. The recommended starter project is the Donald Street pedestrian access and Kaministikwia River Overlook, suggested for construction in 1991. The report states that the $1.2-million project would make a visible improvement and signal to the community and businesses that the waterfront is going to be rehabilitated. Development of Kaministikwia Heritage Park is recommended as a catalyst to revitalization. At a cost of between $9.4 million and $11.7 million, the project would be the most expensive part of the redevelopment. The report recommends that land for the park be acquired from CP Rail between the Thunder Bay Rowing Club and the pedestrian underpass at Donald Street. Among the possible themes for the park are history, the fur trade fur trade, in American history. Trade in animal skins and pelts had gone on since antiquity, but reached its height in the wilderness of North America from the 17th to the early 19th cent. , railways, industry, shipping, recreation and culture. A central activity area is proposed which would include an events plaza, amphitheatre, reflecting pool
A reflecting pool is a structure often used in memorials. It generally consists of a shallow pool of water, usually quite calm. , artificial skating rink and water play area. A 550-metre-long river front promenade is proposed as the main pedestrian spine of the park. It would be lined with shade trees and benches, and would feature three river outlooks. "This project could be developed in a number of phases as financial resources permit," the report states. "It will re-establish public access to the urban water-front and create a major tourist attraction for the city." |
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