Waterfront Action Plan

The Next Step – Program for Implementation...

To assist the City in making reasonable and well-planned investments in the redevelopment effort, the Riverfront Partnership prepared the attached Action Plan. This plan is intended to be a guidance document subject to modification as development opportunities arise. Additionally, many of the actions listed, although meaningful and necessary in reaching the desired goals, are intended to make the investment manageable and to maintain the momentum already established by the community.

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Action Plan for Implementation
Task	Schedule	Accomplished
Demolish old Sewage Treatment Plant	Apr/May 1996	1996
Prepare Developer Package for RFP	Summer, 1996	1997
Conduct Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment	Summer, 1996	2000 completed Remedial plan drafted
Perform DPW Space Needs Analyses	Summer, 1996	1996
Purchase/Prepare new DPW Site	1996	1999
Prepare Architectural Design Specs. Estimates for DPW	1997	1999
Finalize Site Development Guidelines	Summer, 1996	1997
Cochecho Riverwalk signage	Summer, 1996	Some signage has occurred, more needs to be accomplished
Task	Schedule	Accomplished
Pursue Maintenance Dredging w/ Congressional Delegation	1996-2004	2000 – dredge spoils site approved by NHDES. Ongoing 2003
Secure commitment from Cochecho St. landowners, re: Guidelines for Development	1996–1997	Held several neighborhood meetings 1997 – 1998. Significant resistance received
Coordinate w/Coast, re: Docking Facilities	1996	Future
Extend Riverwalk, including Lighting and Landscaping (Phase III)	1997	Future
Complete Trail Network to Maglaras Park	1997	1998- received grant Plans developed and Trail roughed in through to Maglaras Park parcel. Additional work required to complete
Initiate Easement Discussions w/ Portland & Cochecho St. landowners	1997	1997
Obtain Option/Ownership Tax Map 2, Lot 2	1997	Owner has been approached by DEDC
Create "Heritage Commission" – Charge Commission to explore reuse options for Map 2, Lot 2 Parcel	1997-1998
Task	Schedule	Accomplished
Study Cost/Feasibility of Reconstruction of Docks/Boardwalks along River	1997
Extend Walkway through One Washington Center Site	1997	Discussions have taken place, no money currently available
Prepare Prel. Traffic Study (re: Vehicular Bridge vs. Henry Law Upgrade)	1997	Recent proposal in planning budget was removed for cost savings. A grant has been received to do some preliminary analysis.
Resolve parking needs for One Washington Ctr., Downtown & Pacific Mills	2003-2004	1997 Temporary parking spaces constructed
Extend Riverwalk to existing Marina	1998	Discussed this with property owners during neighborhood meetings with little success
Further Steps for Consideration
Task	Schedule	Accomplished
Removal of Public Works Facility	2001- 2002	2001-2002
Henry LawAvenue Reconstruction	2002	2003 City Council placed on hold
Additional Traffic Analysis	2002	Ongoing 2003-2004
Rezoning w/ Protective Covenants for Site	2002	Rezoning Completed in 2003 Covenants to be presented to City Council in 2004
Relocate Lot Line Between Parcel and Maglaras Park	2003
Bridge Design and Engineering	2003-2004
Cost Estimates for Additional Infrastructure	2003-2004
Revisit Parking Needs and Solutions	2003-2004
Study alternative funding – i.e. TIFs, 108 loans	2003-2004
Marketing Direction – how and to whom will DEDC market property?	2003-2004

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