Portland Park and Recreation’s Expectations

Greenway Development in the South Waterfront

The Portland Park and Recreation utilized an opportunities and constraints analysis in 2004 to “identified several key locations for river access and water taxi docks.” (http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?a=175890&c=45643)

Their conclusions were to call for the following structures to be constructed along the South Waterfront Greenway:

5 overlooks
3 docks
1 pier
2 water taxis and transient docks

Sites for the two taxi docks have already been established. One adjacent to the Ross Island Bridge and one adjacent to the Old Spaghetti Factory near the southern end of the greenway north of SW Bancroft Street.

Such investments had the primary objectives of promoting recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, walking, bicycling, skating, bird and wildlife viewing, and lounging. The importance of art was also of primary concern. The Art of the area should promote Portland’s morals for sustainability and unify the trail experience.

Information derived from “South Waterfront Greenway Development Plan: Design Component – Phase I”

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?a=175890&c=45643

Goals for Security and Maintenance

The greenway can be an asset or a liability. If the greenway is easy to
secure and maintain, it will be an asset to the South Waterfront
District. If design components are ill conceived the greenway could
prove to be a liability and a deterrent to the early success of creating
this district. A related topic is the transition from public to private
space and the need to communicate the level of desired permeability.

Careful consideration of these aspects of design is essential to project
success and s significant Goal of the project.

Careful consideration had been given to the issues of security in the
greenway and how that relates to maintenance objective. The concept
of “defensible space” is a key element in the program objective for
the project. This objective can not only be addressed through design
but should consider a program for security that build on the commitment of the neighborhood and the concept of “eyes on the greenway” that is utilized in many communities.”

Quoted from “South Waterfront Greenway Development Plan: Design Component – Phase I” page 21.

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?a=175890&c=45643

Diagrams Outlining Expectations for South Waterfront’s Greenway