lake nasworthy redevelopment initiative presentation - gateway san angelo community meeting 5.2.13
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Lake NasworthyRedevelopment
InitiativeMay 2, 2013
The designs and concepts in this presentation are for illustrative purposes only.
Linking Neighborhoodsand Tourism
PARCPeter A. Ravella Consulting, LLC
This Team understands interactive waterfronts
3.2.1 Master Plan Elements
a. Overall Lake Area Vision Framework
b. Neighborhood context zones/development plan
c. Integrated Parks Plan/Trails elements
d. Site Plan Concept for Mary Lee Park/Marina Area
e. Shoreline preservation/reinvention plan
f. Boat access and activities/events plan
g. Major event location plan
h. Preservation/Heritage Tourism/Camp Area Plan
i. Regional Access/Local Street Plan
j. Potential Heritage tourism exposition center and urban
lakeshore node/restaurants/all else, with waterway inlet/short
canal from Lake
k. Potential bridge lighting, other architectural and art elements
• Capturing market
• Resolving complex community interests
• Design for implementation
• Focus on locals as tourists
Our Approach
RegionalLeveraging
• The Airport
• A stable and growing market
• Great location in West Texas
Activity
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25 to 50
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50 to 100
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25 to 50
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50 to 100
Miles
Under 25
Miles
25 to 50
Miles
50 to 100
Miles
Bicycling (road) 7,492 1,111 18,115 26,718 9 6 7 93 62 75
Boating (power) 5,099 980 14,299 20,378 6 5 6 99 86 93
Canoeing/kayaking 4,015 674 10,192 14,881 5 4 4 100 76 85
Fishing (fresh water) 12,048 3,126 38,691 53,865 14 17 15 110 129 118
Horseback riding 2,824 912 8,999 12,735 3 5 4 111 163 119
Jogging/running 8,208 1,139 18,828 28,175 10 6 8 93 58 71
Swimming 15,051 3,216 42,813 61,080 18 17 17 93 90 88
Walking for exercise 23,185 5,252 66,063 94,500 28 28 26 93 96 89
Dined out 2-3 times/month 9,585 2,429 27,007 39,021 11 13 11 100 114 94
Concert in last year 18,920 3,620 48,808 71,348 23 20 20 95 83 82
Birdwatched in last year 5,336 1,581 16,315 23,232 6 9 7 103 138 105
National Index
Selected Possible Lake Related Activities
Participants Percent of Population
Lots of local potential for active recreation
An economic development opportunity
• Water, the universal pleasure in West Texas
• Quality of life for the community
• Leveraging key institutions as partners
Resolving Complex Community
Interests
• Property Rights
• City, State and Federal Lands
• Neighborhood Integrity
Community Input and Perspectives
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Community Input and Perspective
Community Input and PerspectiveIdentity
• “We have the unique opportunity to fill the needs in a way that compliments our city’s history, landscape, and West Texas country character.
Community Input and PerspectiveDevelopment and Improvements
• “Promote community wellness, look into unused land, extension of bike and pedestrian trails”
Community Input and PerspectiveAccess and Mobility
• “A carefully planned public-private partnership that results in a functional blend of improved lake access and supporting infrastructure for residents, open space/greenbelt areas, selectively approved economic development activities by private investors that do not negatively impact existing recreational activities for San Angelo residents, and non-motorized connectivity enhancements that mitigate motorized vehicle traffic issues and promote increased physical activity on the part of residents and visitors.”
Framework Plan
Lake Nasworthy Character Zones
Special Opportunity
Nature/ Education
Action Sports
Harbor Village
Existing Neighborhoods
Community Activity
Harbor Village
Nature/Education
Action Sports
Special Opportunity
Community Activity
Integrated Trail System
Integrated Trail Plan
Low Impact Trailhead
Heritage Center
Heritage Interpretive Center
Heritage Interpretive Center
• Celebration San Angelo
• The Great Concho
Rivers Adventure
• San Angelo Heritage
AdventureFranconia Notch Visitors Center
Possible Names for the Center
Heritage Interpretive Center
• Water in West Texas
• Regional Economy
• Energy Resources
and Environmental Sustainability
• River & Lake Recreation
• Cultural & Historic Legacies
• Environmental Resources & Sustainability
Principal Themes
Erie Canal Heritage Interpretive Center
Heritage Interpretive Center
• All-age appeal, regional interest, heritage tourism
• San Angelo civic pride, economic benefit
• Publicizing San Angelo’s unique assets to the U.S. Southwest
Outcomes
El Cielo Biosphere Reserve Educational Center
Nature Education
Nature Center Concept
Harbor-side Village
Harbor-side Village
Neighborhood Preservation
Harbor-side Village
A game-changing initiative