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FUTURE CITY PROJECTS
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Pedestrian Bridge at Town Lake
The
City of Tempe selected T.Y.LIN International for the design of the Tempe
Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge over the Town Lake Downstream Dam. Tempe
seeks to create a pedestrian bridge that combines the aesthetics of art
and architecture with engineering to serve as a functional icon at the
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The project will be located
atop the existing downstream dam at the west end of the lake. The bridge will
connect existing bike and pedestrian multiuse paths on the north and south sides
of the lake and provide a link to Tempe Center of the Arts, Scottsdale’s Indian
Bend Wash path system, as well as the Mill Avenue District. Construction is
projected to begin in 2011. |
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USACE Upstream Restoration Project - Phase III
This 1/2 mile multi-use path will tie into the newly constructed Rio East Linear
Park multi-use path and stretch to McClintock Drive along the south bank of the
Salt River. The project involves creating a, multi-use path that will have a
small plaza viewing area with benches and lighting. Native trees will line the
south side of the narrow path to provide a nice shade canopy. |
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Boathouse and Welcome
Center
Located next to the Town Lake Marina the
three-story building will include boat and equipment storage,
a Welcome Center, fitness area, classrooms, multipurpose meeting space
and offices, a great room, lounge and catering kitchen. The
Boathouse and Welcome Center is a component of the Water Was Just the
Beginning Capital Campaign. As the contractor of the project, Chanen
Construction has agreed to contribute a portion of the building costs
and to partner with the Rio Salado Foundation who is tasked with raising
the remaining funds needed to build the center. |
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For
information go to
www.supportriosalado.org or call (480) 473-0245. The center will be
owned and operated by the City of Tempe.
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