| Welcome to the East Lewiston Revitalization Master Plan and Focus Design project presentation by AnDrea Sterling. (click on the icons for a larger image) | |
Goals |
The overriding goal of this project is to build a new, more attractive neighborhood with a good sense of community. To reach this goal there are several sub-goals that must be accomplished first. |
| 1. Provide public access to the waterfront. | |
| 2. Preserve existing topography, vegetation, open space and wildlife habitat. | |
| 3. Reduce traffic flow through the neighbor-hood to make it more pedestrian friendly. | |
| 4. Improve the look and environmental health of the neighborhood. | |
| 5. Improve the economic health of the neighborhood. | |
| 6. Increase residential density and improve housing diversity to make it economically feasible to have mass transit. | |
| 7. Increase East Lewiston's attraction as a tourist area. | |
Program |
My recommendations on the way to reach these goals are laid out in the project program. |
| 1. Build a linear park that follows the river's edge. Have neighborhood parks and recreation areas connect to the linear park. | |
| 2. Locate new buildings and parks to keep the existing topography as much as possible. Preserve and enhance natural vegetation and wildlife habitat. | |
| 3. Reconfigure streets to make them more amenable to neighborhood living. Redirect Highway 12 traffic to a new road that goes around the neighborhood instead of through it. | |
| 4. Remove unused railroad lines from along the waterfront. Remove accumulated junk piles from the neighborhood. | |
| 5. Remove undesirable industrial and commercial businesses and replace them with neighborhood businesses, offices, and new light industry. | |
| 6. Build higher density residential units and provide a variety of housing choices. | |
| 7. Develop a public recreation area with water sports, natural conservation areas, visitor's center, good shopping, and large boat docking. | |
Schematic Design |
There were two schematic designs for this project. They are fairly different from each other, but share some of the same elements. |
| The first design had a residential and employment opportunities focus. The main elements of were ample office space, plentiful shopping, a variety of services and cultural amenities, a school, and a variety of housing. | |
| The second design had a recreation and conservation focus. The main elements of this design were a grand hotel with convention center, a pleasant RV park, a handy boat marina, many different sports fields, and a large natural conservation area. | |
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Focus Area |
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Overview |
This area is the heart of the cultural part of the neighborhood. The large concert hall is flanked by an art gallery and museum, and fronted by two large plazas. |
| Across the street is a really good place to live, work, and shop. It is a good example of mixed use development. This area has retail stores, office space, residences, and open space. | |
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The art gallery has an artsy coffee shop in the front of the building with indoor and outdoor seating. |
| There is a wide awning over the front walk of the concert hall to protect concert-goers from the elements. In pleasant weather the public plazas can be used as outdoor gathering places. | |
| In front of the gallery and museum are outdoor exhibition areas. These can be used to display artwork and museum exhibits. | |
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The residential area has a pool, hot tub, gym, clubhouse, and deck. It is surrounded by trees and grass. The residents access the recreational area from their back patios. |
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