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“A Signature Riverfront Park” 
Observations by Barnaby Evans on the 
East Side Park, West Side Park, 
and the Pedestrian Bridge 
The Final Capstone to the 
30 years of planning for the opening of 
the Providence Rivers
These comments are not related to 
WaterFire’s needs, but are a review 
based on my experience downtown 
to provide the best benefit for the 
community. We met with the city in 
June of 2013, and were asked then 
to wait until the 30% plans before 
making any further comment.
RIDOT and the I-195 Commission 
inherited design decisions made by 
others for the Pedestrian Bridge 
and two adjoining parks. These 
inherited designs were based on 
conditions that have now changed.
Some of the changes include: 
• The much needed dredging has been 
postponed with no date for completion 
or any available funds 
• The desired extension of the Riverwalk 
to South St Landing now possible 
• CRMC is now saying developers need to 
plan for a +3’ rise in sea level
The goal of this review is to 
“fine-tune” the current plans to 
respond to these changed conditions 
while maximizing the potential 
benefits the site offers.
These are not new ideas. 
The Final Environmental Impact 
Statement included all of them: 
• Dredging the river from shore to shore 
• Continuous riverwalks along the water 
• Boat access to the Old Harbor district 
• Improved boat docking and tie-ups 
• Handicap dock access for water taxi 
• Create a new maritime focused district
Old Harbor Plan: 
• Continuous Riverwalks 
• Focus on the River and 
the Old Harbor 
• Water Taxi Stops (*) 
• Accommodation for boat 
landings and docking 
• Development facing and 
celebrating the river 
• An actively used 
riverfront for boating
The district’s success will flow from 
the site’s core distinctive attributes: 
• The beauty of the river 
• Proximity to water 
• Expanded boat / maritime activity 
• Access to riverwalks and bike paths 
• Connect to city’s maritime history 
• Proximity to excellent parks
Adjusting the design for the changed 
conditions creates many benefits: 
1. Adjusting the bridge height due to postponed 
dredging and expected sea level rise will 
better accommodate boat traffic on the river 
2. The now possible connection to South St Landing 
with a continued Riverwalk will maximize the 
water experience and accommodate boats 
3. New connection to South Street Landing will 
increase the focus and visibility of the river
We are urging the Commission to 
make 3x changes to the bridge and 
park plans to assure a more successful 
park and waterfront district: 
1. Raise the east end of the bridge to allow 
better boat traffic access and to provide 
head room for the Riverwalk 
2. Continue Riverwalk to South St. Landing 
3. Move the path in the park to create more 
useable park area with a view of the river
1. 
Create a boat friendly destination 
by assuring that the bridge height 
and the new waterfront best 
accommodates boat traffic, as 
impacted by shallow drafts, 
narrow clearances and predicted 
rises in sea level
Barriers to boating: 
• Bridge elevations are very low 
• Very limited public landings or tie-ups 
• East Side Park has no boating access 
• River too shallow and needs dredging 
• High bridge clearance not over channel 
• No accessible dock or site for one
no access 
19.8 acres 10 acres 
no access 
too shallow too shallow 
low bridge low bridge 
channel 
Restrictions to Navigation 
Low bridges and shallow water limit access
21.0’ 34.8’ 
9.4’ 
11.2’ 
8.9’ 
8.4’ 
Increase and Coordinate Bridge Clearances 
To increase boating activity we must eliminate obstacles 
to navigation. All infrastructure should be planned to 
maximize bridge clearances, plus dredging is needed. 
The 11.2’ center clearance on pedestrian bridge is not in 
alignment with the boat channel along the west shore.
The channel is the yellow zone, 
along the extreme west shore. 
[US Army Corps survey done June 2009, 
now considerably shallower]
Bridge 
Highest Where 
Too Shallow 
Bridge 
Lowest Over 
Boat Channel 
West Side 
Current design has a clearance of +11.2’, but only at mid-span where the river is too 
shallow. Clearance in the navigation channel is +8.4’. High tides can be +2.5’ above 
PMHW, so clearance at high tide can be down to 5.9’ in the channel. 
Bridge RFP requested “minimum of 10 ft. at the center span of the bridge, however, 
it is preferred that bridge designs accommodate a minimum of 12 ft. of clearance … 
the deep water channel ... runs between the first two piers (westernmost).”
Providence River Bridge Clearances 
I-195 Bridge 34.8’ 
Hurricane Barrier Tainter Gate 21.0’ 
Point Street (current) 9.4’ > 16’ 
Pedestrian Bridge at channel 8.4’ 
Pedestrian Bridge at mid-span 11.2’ 
Crawford Street Bridge (at peak) 8.9’ 
College Street Bridge 8.2’ 
Washington Street Bridge 9.4’ 
Exchange Street Bridge 10.1’ 
Waterplace Bridge 8.5’ 
General Pershing Bridge 6.8’ 
Francis Street Bridge 20.7’ 
BAY 
ZONE 
should be 
higher 
LOW 
RIVER 
ZONE
Point St Bridge can be modified to improve clearance to 
about 16’. Even before this is done, the 19.8 acres of 
water can activate this area, provided the new pedestrian 
bridge’s elevation is high enough to accommodate the 
potential boating activity. 
This protected basin would be perfect for a fleet of Opti 
and Bug sailboats to help city kids learn to sail.
The Opti and Bug sailboats, both manufactured in RI, are ideal for 
children and learners in a protected space. They require an 11’ 
clearance and have centerboards needing depth. As tides rise 
above PMHW, we need as high an air clearance as possible.
Clearance at Point St Bridge is currently 9.4’ 
But we should not build infrastructure that assumes this is a long-term 
limit. The 11.2’ thick steel understructure is no longer needed 
to support the original cantilever extension of 110’.
Clearance at Point St Bridge could be 16’ 
Pilings and a boat channel can be inserted into the structure 
to create a boat clearance up to 16’. 
Bridge can be modified to be provide a 16’ clearance for boats.
New Boat Channel 
Clearance at Point St Bridge could be 16’ 
Bridge can be easily modified to provide a 40’ wide 
passage with 16’ clearance 
Bridge can be modified to be provide a 16’ clearance for boats.
• No change to center or east half of bridge 
• Build exact planned span for west half, 
but rotate up west end 4’ to horizontal 
Spring Lo (-4.95’) 
Current Curved Span Proposal 
PROPOSAL: 
Revised level span proposed 
No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge 
Rotate west span 4’ higher to level 
No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge
Spring High (+1.65’) 
PMHW 
Spring Low (-4.95’) 
To be dredged (FEIS -15’) 
Current Curved Span Proposal 
Revised Level Span Proposal 
Arc of arch is not critical or even 
apparent to bridge design 
A level span opens three bays to boats 
Full clearance now aligns with deep channel 
No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge
Current Bridge Span Arc Does Not Allow Pedestrians 
to Confirm a Clear Passage Before Crossing 
Sight line from far side for 5’-5” person; 
Blind area is shown in beige 
Floor level of flat bridge span 
Person Standing on Level Span is Visible 
Beige Zone 
is Blind Area 
Person Standing on 
Planned Span is Not Visible 
Raising the bridge span to a level span 
on the west side would allow a 5’-5” 
person to see over the bridge arc to see 
someone on the other side
Advantages Gained from Level Span: 
• Full clearance for boats over entire length 
• Places high elevation over the boat channel 
• Allows Riverwalk to pass under bridge 
• Improves cross-bridge span visibility 
• Allows less expensive, channel only, 
dredging option; reduces dredging costs 
• Best meets CRMC goal for rising sea level 
• Slightly less expensive construction cost
Limitations/Costs of Proposed Span: 
• Highest boat clearance limited to mid-span 
• High clearance not aligned with channel 
• Deep channel has 2.8’ lower air clearance 
• Blocks continuation of the Riverwalk 
• Blocked cross-bridge span visibility 
• Dredging a channel to allow boats to use 
mid-span is very expensive and require 
annual dredging of 13,300 CY of material 
• Does not meet CRMC goal for sea level rise 
• Curved span more expensive to build
Bridge Changes are Simple and Fast: 
• No new load, foundation or span 
calculations are needed 
• Design/engineering changes are “trivial” 
• 3D Curved I-beams easily collapse into 2D 
• Existing Pier 5 can be duplicated for 6 & 7 
• 2D Curved I-beams will be less expensive 
• Ipe fascia panels will be less complicated 
• Fewer retaining walls required on West 
side abutment shore and in park
2. 
Capitalize on the newly possible 
connection to South Street 
Landing to continue the Riverwalk, 
to maximize the water experience, 
and best accommodate boating.
The Riverwalk should continue 
along the west shore of the river: 
• to make the park an active Waterfront Park 
• to provide water access for park goers 
• to provide continuity to South Street Landing 
• to serve as boat landings and tie-ups the area 
• to connect to a future dock site 
• to reduce the angle of the shore slope 
• to eliminate the hazard/blight of the riprap 
• to connect to a bridge across the Ship St inlet 
• Possible funding as state bike path?
Suggested fine-tuning of bridge and park designs to best activate the Providence Riverfront
Riverwalk built in first phase of 
project specifically to assure its 
continuance in next phase.
Riverwalk allows boat access and greatly 
increases useable area in the park.
Riprap is dangerous and does not allow 
boat access or proximity to the water.
Steepest case slope to river 
Current Proposal
Worst case slope to river 
Current Proposal 
More moderate sloped bank to a rise of 10’: 
• Showing 2’ high meadow grass infill 
• Blocked public access with no use of river bank 
• Three retaining walls needed 
• Retention of riprap slopes
Current Proposal 
Path moves inward away from river, bank is planted so as not to be 
accessible; loss of park space, lack of river engagement and difficult 
to maintain meadows to look good.
Current Proposal 
no boat access 
no boat access
Current Proposal 
no boat access 
no boat access
Current Proposal 
no boat access 
no boat access 
no boat access 
This is no boat access on the entire east side of the river. 
Extending the riverwalk on the west side and adding a 
dock in the cove, will allow boaters to tie-up and access 
the new park, so they can cross the bridge to go to 
restaurants and businesses on both sides of the river.
Current Proposal 
no boat access 
no boat access
Revised Proposal 
boat access 
boat access 
boat access
Revised Proposal 
boat access 
boat access
Revised Proposal
Suggested fine-tuning of bridge and park designs to best activate the Providence Riverfront
Advantages Gained from Riverwalk: 
• Continues Riverwalk system 
• Continues water theme in park 
• Provides close proximity to water 
• Allows boat tie-up along full length 
and near the bridge 
• Allows installation of accessible docks 
• Is a safer shore condition 
• Provides more walking options 
• Adds another viewpoint of bridge & shore
Possible Phasing of Riverwalk: 
If necessary, the Riverwalk can be added 
later when funds are found. Current 
development must not preclude subsequent 
development. For example, the sheet piles 
needed to replace the riprap, cannot be 
driven once the bridge span is in place, so 
this area of work should be done now.
Possible Additional Funding 
for the Riverwalk: 
The recent availability of the South Street 
Landing riverfront for an extension of the 
Riverwalk, would allow the creation of over ½ 
mile of bike and walking path entirely 
separated from automobile traffic. This 
improvement should be eligible for federal 
transportation enhancement funds.
3. 
The new connection to South Street 
Landing permits a reorientation of the 
West Side Park to become a better 
“Signature WaterFront Park” 
with enhanced views and better 
engagement of the river
West Park is the capstone to the 
30-year River Relocation and 
a “Signature WaterFront Park” 
• But the park has no accessible waterfront 
• Most of the park has no view of the river 
• Keeps visitors away from experiencing water 
• Has no boat access or boat tie-ups 
• Has no docks or boating features
It is possible to inexpensively 
adjust the park design 
to create a waterfront experience, 
to reorient more park views to the 
river and to provide safe access 
to boats and the water.
Current Proposal
No View of River 
Most of the West Side Park 
will have no view of the river 
due to the topography of the site.
No View of River 
Standing on Dorrance Street even before 
adding any fill to create the ramps up to the 
12’ bridgehead, there is no view of the river
Current Proposal 
Landscape rise to the bridge blocks the view 
of the river for most areas of the park
No View of River 
The added slopes further 
block any view of the river
No View of River 
The added slopes further 
block any view of the river
This is a large park with space 
for several uses or “rooms” 
Same space as 3x parks
Current Proposal
Current Proposal 
One Room 
One Use – 
Focused on stage 
(not in current plan)
Revised Proposal
River View 
Lawn 
Four Rooms: 
Performance Lawn 
Cove View 
Lawn 
Revised Proposal 
River View 
Lawn
Current Proposal
Revised Proposal
Revised Proposal
Performance Lawn 
Current Proposal 
No Boat Access 
No Access 
No Access 
No Riverwalk 
No Boat Access 
No Access
Performance 
Lawn 
River View Lawn 
River View Lawn 
Cove View Lawn 
Revised Proposal 
Riverwalk 
Riverwalk 
Boat Access 
Boat Access
View from the Performance Lawn
View from the River View Lawn
View from the Cove View Lawn
Many cities are investing 
in city beaches
Or making parks 
where you can sit 
and enjoy water views
Current Proposed Low Bridge 
Too low for walkway beneath bridge 
8.4’ Clearance over water – TOO LOW 
5’ 10” Clearance over path – TOO LOW FOR PASSAGE
Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span 
12.4’ Clearance over water – BETTER 
9’ 10” Clearance over path – EXCELLENT, + 2’ for future
Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span 
12.4’ Clearance over water – BETTER 
9’ 10” Clearance over path – EXCELLENT, + 2’ for future
Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span 
Only change needed to 
accommodate higher bridge 
Red ramp showing only adjustment needed 
in park to accommodate 4’ higher bridge
Grand Vertical 
Sculpture 
Plaza 
Area 
Grand vertical sculpture site now on alignment with 6 axes
Advantages from Park Reorientation: 
• Returns focus of West Side Park to river 
• Creates three gathering spots 
overlooking the riverfront 
• Creates four rooms, each with a 
different character and focus 
• Adds 30,000 SF of park area 
• Creates gathering spots facing the sun 
• Creates 4 “rooms”, with views of 
downtown, historic port, river and cove 
• Fewer walls, so less expensive
(4). 
An additional concern is about the 
success and durability of the 
proposed lighting on the bridge and 
the our capacity to be able to 
maintain it.
Suggested fine-tuning of bridge and park designs to best activate the Providence Riverfront
Vertical lighting fixtures every 5’ in the 
posts will blind visitors to the night-time 
experience of the view of the city
These are all lighting fixtures at an accessible ground 
level, subject to vandalism, theft and skate boards.
The lights and benches are likely to attract skate board 
activity that can cause damage.
BENCH AND LIGHT ING ELEMENTS 
P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E 
These lighting fixtures will be 
brighter in the eyes than this 
illustration suggests
BENCH AND LIGHT ING ELEMENTS 
These lighting fixtures will be 
brighter in the eyes than this 
illustration suggests 
P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E
These benches and light 
fixtures look likely to be 
subject to damage, vandalism, 
theft and skate boards 
P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E
Recommendations: 
1. Raise the bridge elevation to a level span to 
align with channel, best accommodate boat 
traffic on the river and allow headroom for path 
2. Continue the Riverwalk to South Street Landing 
to maximize the water experience, and 
accommodate boats landings and a dock 
3. Align the path to the South Street Landing bridge 
to create sloping Riverview Lawns to feature 
and celebrate the Waterfront 
4. Evaluate bridge lighting for its effect on views & 
vulnerability to vandalism – request full mockup
Thank You 
for your service to 
our community 
P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E

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Suggested fine-tuning of bridge and park designs to best activate the Providence Riverfront

  • 1. “A Signature Riverfront Park” Observations by Barnaby Evans on the East Side Park, West Side Park, and the Pedestrian Bridge The Final Capstone to the 30 years of planning for the opening of the Providence Rivers
  • 2. These comments are not related to WaterFire’s needs, but are a review based on my experience downtown to provide the best benefit for the community. We met with the city in June of 2013, and were asked then to wait until the 30% plans before making any further comment.
  • 3. RIDOT and the I-195 Commission inherited design decisions made by others for the Pedestrian Bridge and two adjoining parks. These inherited designs were based on conditions that have now changed.
  • 4. Some of the changes include: • The much needed dredging has been postponed with no date for completion or any available funds • The desired extension of the Riverwalk to South St Landing now possible • CRMC is now saying developers need to plan for a +3’ rise in sea level
  • 5. The goal of this review is to “fine-tune” the current plans to respond to these changed conditions while maximizing the potential benefits the site offers.
  • 6. These are not new ideas. The Final Environmental Impact Statement included all of them: • Dredging the river from shore to shore • Continuous riverwalks along the water • Boat access to the Old Harbor district • Improved boat docking and tie-ups • Handicap dock access for water taxi • Create a new maritime focused district
  • 7. Old Harbor Plan: • Continuous Riverwalks • Focus on the River and the Old Harbor • Water Taxi Stops (*) • Accommodation for boat landings and docking • Development facing and celebrating the river • An actively used riverfront for boating
  • 8. The district’s success will flow from the site’s core distinctive attributes: • The beauty of the river • Proximity to water • Expanded boat / maritime activity • Access to riverwalks and bike paths • Connect to city’s maritime history • Proximity to excellent parks
  • 9. Adjusting the design for the changed conditions creates many benefits: 1. Adjusting the bridge height due to postponed dredging and expected sea level rise will better accommodate boat traffic on the river 2. The now possible connection to South St Landing with a continued Riverwalk will maximize the water experience and accommodate boats 3. New connection to South Street Landing will increase the focus and visibility of the river
  • 10. We are urging the Commission to make 3x changes to the bridge and park plans to assure a more successful park and waterfront district: 1. Raise the east end of the bridge to allow better boat traffic access and to provide head room for the Riverwalk 2. Continue Riverwalk to South St. Landing 3. Move the path in the park to create more useable park area with a view of the river
  • 11. 1. Create a boat friendly destination by assuring that the bridge height and the new waterfront best accommodates boat traffic, as impacted by shallow drafts, narrow clearances and predicted rises in sea level
  • 12. Barriers to boating: • Bridge elevations are very low • Very limited public landings or tie-ups • East Side Park has no boating access • River too shallow and needs dredging • High bridge clearance not over channel • No accessible dock or site for one
  • 13. no access 19.8 acres 10 acres no access too shallow too shallow low bridge low bridge channel Restrictions to Navigation Low bridges and shallow water limit access
  • 14. 21.0’ 34.8’ 9.4’ 11.2’ 8.9’ 8.4’ Increase and Coordinate Bridge Clearances To increase boating activity we must eliminate obstacles to navigation. All infrastructure should be planned to maximize bridge clearances, plus dredging is needed. The 11.2’ center clearance on pedestrian bridge is not in alignment with the boat channel along the west shore.
  • 15. The channel is the yellow zone, along the extreme west shore. [US Army Corps survey done June 2009, now considerably shallower]
  • 16. Bridge Highest Where Too Shallow Bridge Lowest Over Boat Channel West Side Current design has a clearance of +11.2’, but only at mid-span where the river is too shallow. Clearance in the navigation channel is +8.4’. High tides can be +2.5’ above PMHW, so clearance at high tide can be down to 5.9’ in the channel. Bridge RFP requested “minimum of 10 ft. at the center span of the bridge, however, it is preferred that bridge designs accommodate a minimum of 12 ft. of clearance … the deep water channel ... runs between the first two piers (westernmost).”
  • 17. Providence River Bridge Clearances I-195 Bridge 34.8’ Hurricane Barrier Tainter Gate 21.0’ Point Street (current) 9.4’ > 16’ Pedestrian Bridge at channel 8.4’ Pedestrian Bridge at mid-span 11.2’ Crawford Street Bridge (at peak) 8.9’ College Street Bridge 8.2’ Washington Street Bridge 9.4’ Exchange Street Bridge 10.1’ Waterplace Bridge 8.5’ General Pershing Bridge 6.8’ Francis Street Bridge 20.7’ BAY ZONE should be higher LOW RIVER ZONE
  • 18. Point St Bridge can be modified to improve clearance to about 16’. Even before this is done, the 19.8 acres of water can activate this area, provided the new pedestrian bridge’s elevation is high enough to accommodate the potential boating activity. This protected basin would be perfect for a fleet of Opti and Bug sailboats to help city kids learn to sail.
  • 19. The Opti and Bug sailboats, both manufactured in RI, are ideal for children and learners in a protected space. They require an 11’ clearance and have centerboards needing depth. As tides rise above PMHW, we need as high an air clearance as possible.
  • 20. Clearance at Point St Bridge is currently 9.4’ But we should not build infrastructure that assumes this is a long-term limit. The 11.2’ thick steel understructure is no longer needed to support the original cantilever extension of 110’.
  • 21. Clearance at Point St Bridge could be 16’ Pilings and a boat channel can be inserted into the structure to create a boat clearance up to 16’. Bridge can be modified to be provide a 16’ clearance for boats.
  • 22. New Boat Channel Clearance at Point St Bridge could be 16’ Bridge can be easily modified to provide a 40’ wide passage with 16’ clearance Bridge can be modified to be provide a 16’ clearance for boats.
  • 23. • No change to center or east half of bridge • Build exact planned span for west half, but rotate up west end 4’ to horizontal Spring Lo (-4.95’) Current Curved Span Proposal PROPOSAL: Revised level span proposed No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge Rotate west span 4’ higher to level No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge
  • 24. Spring High (+1.65’) PMHW Spring Low (-4.95’) To be dredged (FEIS -15’) Current Curved Span Proposal Revised Level Span Proposal Arc of arch is not critical or even apparent to bridge design A level span opens three bays to boats Full clearance now aligns with deep channel No Change to Deck or East Half of Bridge
  • 25. Current Bridge Span Arc Does Not Allow Pedestrians to Confirm a Clear Passage Before Crossing Sight line from far side for 5’-5” person; Blind area is shown in beige Floor level of flat bridge span Person Standing on Level Span is Visible Beige Zone is Blind Area Person Standing on Planned Span is Not Visible Raising the bridge span to a level span on the west side would allow a 5’-5” person to see over the bridge arc to see someone on the other side
  • 26. Advantages Gained from Level Span: • Full clearance for boats over entire length • Places high elevation over the boat channel • Allows Riverwalk to pass under bridge • Improves cross-bridge span visibility • Allows less expensive, channel only, dredging option; reduces dredging costs • Best meets CRMC goal for rising sea level • Slightly less expensive construction cost
  • 27. Limitations/Costs of Proposed Span: • Highest boat clearance limited to mid-span • High clearance not aligned with channel • Deep channel has 2.8’ lower air clearance • Blocks continuation of the Riverwalk • Blocked cross-bridge span visibility • Dredging a channel to allow boats to use mid-span is very expensive and require annual dredging of 13,300 CY of material • Does not meet CRMC goal for sea level rise • Curved span more expensive to build
  • 28. Bridge Changes are Simple and Fast: • No new load, foundation or span calculations are needed • Design/engineering changes are “trivial” • 3D Curved I-beams easily collapse into 2D • Existing Pier 5 can be duplicated for 6 & 7 • 2D Curved I-beams will be less expensive • Ipe fascia panels will be less complicated • Fewer retaining walls required on West side abutment shore and in park
  • 29. 2. Capitalize on the newly possible connection to South Street Landing to continue the Riverwalk, to maximize the water experience, and best accommodate boating.
  • 30. The Riverwalk should continue along the west shore of the river: • to make the park an active Waterfront Park • to provide water access for park goers • to provide continuity to South Street Landing • to serve as boat landings and tie-ups the area • to connect to a future dock site • to reduce the angle of the shore slope • to eliminate the hazard/blight of the riprap • to connect to a bridge across the Ship St inlet • Possible funding as state bike path?
  • 32. Riverwalk built in first phase of project specifically to assure its continuance in next phase.
  • 33. Riverwalk allows boat access and greatly increases useable area in the park.
  • 34. Riprap is dangerous and does not allow boat access or proximity to the water.
  • 35. Steepest case slope to river Current Proposal
  • 36. Worst case slope to river Current Proposal More moderate sloped bank to a rise of 10’: • Showing 2’ high meadow grass infill • Blocked public access with no use of river bank • Three retaining walls needed • Retention of riprap slopes
  • 37. Current Proposal Path moves inward away from river, bank is planted so as not to be accessible; loss of park space, lack of river engagement and difficult to maintain meadows to look good.
  • 38. Current Proposal no boat access no boat access
  • 39. Current Proposal no boat access no boat access
  • 40. Current Proposal no boat access no boat access no boat access This is no boat access on the entire east side of the river. Extending the riverwalk on the west side and adding a dock in the cove, will allow boaters to tie-up and access the new park, so they can cross the bridge to go to restaurants and businesses on both sides of the river.
  • 41. Current Proposal no boat access no boat access
  • 42. Revised Proposal boat access boat access boat access
  • 43. Revised Proposal boat access boat access
  • 46. Advantages Gained from Riverwalk: • Continues Riverwalk system • Continues water theme in park • Provides close proximity to water • Allows boat tie-up along full length and near the bridge • Allows installation of accessible docks • Is a safer shore condition • Provides more walking options • Adds another viewpoint of bridge & shore
  • 47. Possible Phasing of Riverwalk: If necessary, the Riverwalk can be added later when funds are found. Current development must not preclude subsequent development. For example, the sheet piles needed to replace the riprap, cannot be driven once the bridge span is in place, so this area of work should be done now.
  • 48. Possible Additional Funding for the Riverwalk: The recent availability of the South Street Landing riverfront for an extension of the Riverwalk, would allow the creation of over ½ mile of bike and walking path entirely separated from automobile traffic. This improvement should be eligible for federal transportation enhancement funds.
  • 49. 3. The new connection to South Street Landing permits a reorientation of the West Side Park to become a better “Signature WaterFront Park” with enhanced views and better engagement of the river
  • 50. West Park is the capstone to the 30-year River Relocation and a “Signature WaterFront Park” • But the park has no accessible waterfront • Most of the park has no view of the river • Keeps visitors away from experiencing water • Has no boat access or boat tie-ups • Has no docks or boating features
  • 51. It is possible to inexpensively adjust the park design to create a waterfront experience, to reorient more park views to the river and to provide safe access to boats and the water.
  • 53. No View of River Most of the West Side Park will have no view of the river due to the topography of the site.
  • 54. No View of River Standing on Dorrance Street even before adding any fill to create the ramps up to the 12’ bridgehead, there is no view of the river
  • 55. Current Proposal Landscape rise to the bridge blocks the view of the river for most areas of the park
  • 56. No View of River The added slopes further block any view of the river
  • 57. No View of River The added slopes further block any view of the river
  • 58. This is a large park with space for several uses or “rooms” Same space as 3x parks
  • 60. Current Proposal One Room One Use – Focused on stage (not in current plan)
  • 62. River View Lawn Four Rooms: Performance Lawn Cove View Lawn Revised Proposal River View Lawn
  • 66. Performance Lawn Current Proposal No Boat Access No Access No Access No Riverwalk No Boat Access No Access
  • 67. Performance Lawn River View Lawn River View Lawn Cove View Lawn Revised Proposal Riverwalk Riverwalk Boat Access Boat Access
  • 68. View from the Performance Lawn
  • 69. View from the River View Lawn
  • 70. View from the Cove View Lawn
  • 71. Many cities are investing in city beaches
  • 72. Or making parks where you can sit and enjoy water views
  • 73. Current Proposed Low Bridge Too low for walkway beneath bridge 8.4’ Clearance over water – TOO LOW 5’ 10” Clearance over path – TOO LOW FOR PASSAGE
  • 74. Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span 12.4’ Clearance over water – BETTER 9’ 10” Clearance over path – EXCELLENT, + 2’ for future
  • 75. Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span 12.4’ Clearance over water – BETTER 9’ 10” Clearance over path – EXCELLENT, + 2’ for future
  • 76. Revised with Suggested Level Bridge Span Only change needed to accommodate higher bridge Red ramp showing only adjustment needed in park to accommodate 4’ higher bridge
  • 77. Grand Vertical Sculpture Plaza Area Grand vertical sculpture site now on alignment with 6 axes
  • 78. Advantages from Park Reorientation: • Returns focus of West Side Park to river • Creates three gathering spots overlooking the riverfront • Creates four rooms, each with a different character and focus • Adds 30,000 SF of park area • Creates gathering spots facing the sun • Creates 4 “rooms”, with views of downtown, historic port, river and cove • Fewer walls, so less expensive
  • 79. (4). An additional concern is about the success and durability of the proposed lighting on the bridge and the our capacity to be able to maintain it.
  • 81. Vertical lighting fixtures every 5’ in the posts will blind visitors to the night-time experience of the view of the city
  • 82. These are all lighting fixtures at an accessible ground level, subject to vandalism, theft and skate boards.
  • 83. The lights and benches are likely to attract skate board activity that can cause damage.
  • 84. BENCH AND LIGHT ING ELEMENTS P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E These lighting fixtures will be brighter in the eyes than this illustration suggests
  • 85. BENCH AND LIGHT ING ELEMENTS These lighting fixtures will be brighter in the eyes than this illustration suggests P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E
  • 86. These benches and light fixtures look likely to be subject to damage, vandalism, theft and skate boards P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E
  • 87. Recommendations: 1. Raise the bridge elevation to a level span to align with channel, best accommodate boat traffic on the river and allow headroom for path 2. Continue the Riverwalk to South Street Landing to maximize the water experience, and accommodate boats landings and a dock 3. Align the path to the South Street Landing bridge to create sloping Riverview Lawns to feature and celebrate the Waterfront 4. Evaluate bridge lighting for its effect on views & vulnerability to vandalism – request full mockup
  • 88. Thank You for your service to our community P R O V I D E N C E R I V E R P E D E S T R I A N B R I D G E