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HOLDER WRIGHT PARKUPDATED PLAN PRESENTATION

AUGUST, 25 2016

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK - INTRODUCTION

• One mile northeast of the historic district center.

• Scioto River is just to the west.

• Scenic Wright’s Run Creek runs through the site.

• Site will be accessible from the Emerald Parkway side of the property.

VICINITY MAP

AERIAL IMAGE OF PROPERTY

• Historic earthworks site encompass three properties totaling 47.1 acres.

• 21.4 acres owned by City of Dublin is on the eastern side of study area.

• Remaining 25.6 acres are privately owned.

• Preservation of the historic earthworks and farm house, while providing an educational and passive recreational space was identified as a priority for the site.

MASTER PLAN STUDY AREA

• Earthworks were farmed over the years – making some difficult to see.

• Earthworks will be highlighted with vegetation for visibility.

• Wright’s Creek will have selective clearing done to open up views to the scenic channel.

EARTHWORKS AND NATURAL SURROUNDINGS

• Believed to be the first framed house in the area (others being log cabins).

• Restored structure will be used for an interpretive center.

• Archeological artifacts from site displayed.

HISTORIC FARM HOUSE

• Archaeological excavations were done to preserve any artifacts within construction areas (OSU Field Research Site).

• Jr. Archaeological discovery programs.

• Educational tour programs.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK – MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK – MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK – MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

PARK PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION

• Phase 1 & 2: Construction will be the Visitor Orientation Space (red line) and Interpretive Center (blue line).• Entry Drive & Parking Lot, Visitor

Orientation Center, Restrooms, Small Pedestrian Bridge, and Trail to Visitor Orientation Center (Farm House).

• Phases 3-5: To be completed in the future as Capital Improvement Project Funding is allocated.

CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK – SITE PLAN

HOLDER WRIGHT PARK – RESTROOM BUILDING

• Corporate Area Plan Public Meeting

• Metro, Blazer, & Emerald business districts, & Frantz Rd corridor

• Weds, Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m.

• IGS Energy Community Room

• Homeowners Association Meeting

• Weds, Oct. 19

• Bridge Park hard hat tour

• Every Thurs.

• BridgeStreet.DublinOhioUSA.gov to sign up

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