Do Good 2017 Pitch : Flatwater Park

Flatwater Park, Where You Don't Have to Choose

Columbia, Broadly Thinking

Ethel Bunch, Courtney Foster, Will Schenk, Raven Gambrell, Ali Moons, Caroliegh Frentzel

Located at Richland County's Broad River Property, adjacent to the Columbia Rowing Club, Flatwater Park is a multi-faceted destination where the community can experience two of Columbia's greatest assets, our land and river. Key features include a Zen Zone for relaxation, clearly marked trails, dog-friendly amenities and a kayak launch. 

Riverfront Precedents Part 2 - The Waterfront Center

The  Waterfront Center , a nonprofit educational organization, was formed in 1981 on the belief that waterfronts often represent the best opportunity for community enhancement and enrichment.

The chief goal of the Center is to assist communities in making the wisest and best choices for long-term use of waterfront resources for maximum public benefit. 

Along with organizing a major annual international conference on waterfront planning, development and culture, since 1983 they have also run specialty workshops on topics like aquarium planning and management, gambling pros and cons, project financing and "the spirit of cities." 

The most interesting, and likely one of the best, places gain information on what other parts of the country, and the world, have done is its international awards program, "Excellence on the Waterfront."  It began in 1987 and recognizes the top projects and visionary plans annually.

 

 

Riverfront Precedents Part 1

A river basin is the land water flows across or under on its way to a river. Just as a bathtub catches all the water that falls within its sides, a river basin sends all the water falling on the surrounding land into a central river and out to an estuary or to the sea.

There are 18 major river basins in the 48 states of the contiguous US.

There are 18 major river basins in the 48 states of the contiguous US.

Much of the map pictured below is dominated by the massive catchment area for the Mississippi River, including the Upper and Lower Mississippi River Basins, along with the Missouri River Basin and the Arkansas-White-Red Basin, as seen in pink.

Created by Imgur user Fejetlenfej , a geographer and GIS analyst with a ‘lifelong passion for beautiful maps,’ it highlights the massive expanse of river basins across the country – in particular, those which feed the Mississippi River, in pinkRead …

Created by Imgur user Fejetlenfej , a geographer and GIS analyst with a ‘lifelong passion for beautiful maps,’ it highlights the massive expanse of river basins across the country – in particular, those which feed the Mississippi River, in pink
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3860062/The-veins-America-Stunning-map-shows-river-basin-US.html#ixzz4m3g5DpuX

There are 250,000 rivers running through America.  Rivers have played an integral part in the history of the human race’s development from the Nile to the Mississippi.  It shouldn't surprise anyone that there are countless examples of innovative and unique ways we have used and adapted to our rivers.  There are too many examples to count, but here is a very interesting one.

The Spruce Street Harbor Development in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an excellent example of the possibilities of a publically accessible riverfront destination. Named one of the best places to visit in Philadelphia by national press, Spruce Street Harbor Park sustained by colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful lights, refreshing craft beer, and food from popular Philly restaurants, making it a summer gathering space for locals and visitors alike (Delaware Waterfront).

Located in the Marina at Penn’s Landing, the Oasis consists of three landscaped barges, a net lounge, and floating gardens. The barges feature an ADA-compliant boardwalk, beautiful raw metal railings, and tons of seating.

Located in the Marina at Penn’s Landing, the Oasis consists of three landscaped barges, a net lounge, and floating gardens. The barges feature an ADA-compliant boardwalk, beautiful raw metal railings, and tons of seating.