Great miami river riverside riverwalk
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RIVER ASSETS IN HAMILTON AND MIDDLETOWN
2010
Forest Hills Country Club in Middletown, Ohio
Historic golf course Former estate of Armco
founder George Verity 41 acres on the Great Miami
River in Downtown Middletown
Future plans to include lifestyle living with green space, bike trail and amphitheater
Riverside Athletic Club – Hamilton,Ohio
Anchor facility in Riverside Riverwalk project.
Tennis and fitness facility with 300 current members.
Partnerships with Institutions: Health Care and Educational Institutions with the potential for other partnerships
Riverside Riverwalk Project Participating and Supporting
Organizations
Riverside Riverwalk Concept Drawing and Site Plan
•$ 40M - projected investment• 200 permanent jobs• 500 construction jobs• Proposed pedestrian bridge• Bike Trail – Marina• Walkable Waterfront
Riverside Riverwalk RiverviewEast Bank Concept
DrawingView from the West
Bank
Rivers are resources for recreation, athletic training and wellness ---- Recreational & Fitness Use of River Increasing
Increased use of the river and adjacent area for recreation. National trends are reflected locally and in Ohio. Data from Tourism Study supports river as focal point for recreation in Butler County. Canoeing Fishing Bike Walking
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Recreational Use by Category
Millions of people participate in activities connected to the river. 2008 National Sporting Goods Association
Millions
10M 42.2M 44.7M 96.6M
Strategy and Funding Process
Policy
Strategy
FundingLocal PrivateState Non-ProfitFederal Institutions
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Walkable Waterfronts
Collaborative Partnerships to develop projects with Institutional partners
Funding Sources Meet Strategy for Riverfront Development
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is passed by Congress in 2009.
RZEBs and RZFBs allocations are distributed to major Cities and Counties.
Butler County Port Authority conducts Stimulus Fund Seminar in April 2009. Roland Lutz attends program.
In 2009 Vision 2020 organizes Riverfront Committee.
Funding with Bonds
Roland Lutz submits RFP for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. (January 2010)
RZFBs are approved contingent on financing.
Financing, Letter of Credit must be obtained by June 15th for RZFBs.
For more information on BCPA financing and project visit www.butlerport.org
Butler County Port Authority March 2nd Board Meeting Process
Quality of Life for recreation, education and fitness. Policy is evolving such as Restoring Prosperity that emphasizes “walkable waterfronts” and redevelopment of the metropolitan areas.
The Great Miami River
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