The Levee Park: Revisioning the Connection with the Mississippi River on the Water Campus by Austin Lu

THE LEVEE PARK

The Levee Park: Revisioning the Connection with the Mississippi River on the Water Campus

Austin (Chunfeng) Lu | Spring 2020 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture Advisor: Robyn Reed | Haley Blakeman | Brendan Harmon

Site Study Model

A special thank you to my parents, classmates, and professors for your continuous support.

Cities have been proposing new campuses and research centers. Are they working well? Are they able to achieve what the designers hope to accomplish? Parks in different scales in different locations have different functions. A public park is a good space to attract people and activities. It satisfies peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs for public domain.

Site Location and Context

Site Existing Conditions

Site Inventory and Analysis

Community Outreach

Precedent Studies

Design Requirements

Conceptual Design

Design Development

CONTENTS

PART 1. NARRATIVE

PART 2. SITE LOCATION

PART 3. SITE DESIGN PREVIEW

PART 4. SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESIGN GOALS

PART 5. EXISTING CITY INITIATIVES AND SITE CONTEXT

PART 6. EXISTING MASTER PLAN OF THE WATER CAMPUS

PART 7. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

PART 8. SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

PART 9. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PART 10. PRECEDENT STUDIES AND INSPIRATION

PART 11. LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

PART 12. LANDSCAPE ZONE AND PROGRAM DIAGRAMS

PART 13. LANDSCAPE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

PART 14. LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN

PART 15. LANDSCAPE SECTIONS - BEFORE AND AFTER

PART 16. TRAILS - WATER LEVEL STUDIES

PART 17. LANDSCAPE SPATIAL ANALYSIS

PART 18. LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES

PART 19. EXPECTATION AND CONCLUSION

PART 20. BIBLIOGRAPHY

PART 1. NARRATIVE

According to a report from the United Nations, “68% of the world population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050, compared with 55% world population in 2018”. As people continue to move into cities, the planning and development of cities become increasingly urgent. Today, more people are moving in an urban environment like Baton Rouge. The growing population has desire for more public domain. Baton Rouge is known for its relationship with the Mississippi River. However, people can only have limited opportunities to access the waterfront in downtown Baton Rouge. To satisfy people’s needs for the public domain and interaction with the Mississippi River. This project is to design a levee park next to the Water Institute on the Water Campus. The riverfront park will serve as an outdoor educational space for the residents and visitors to understand the research about coastal protection, which is the research focus on the Water Campus. Furthermore, the levee park will connect the Water Institute to downtown Baton Rouge and the center of the Water Campus through the shaded sidewalk and multiple accessible ramps. Additionally, the park will include elevated path for people to get close to and interact with the Mississippi River. This project will start with creating the concept of levee park aligning the vision of the existing master plan. The total size of the site is roughly 55 acres. The proposed design increases the social, recreational, and educational opportunities to support the vision of the Water Campus in the future.

NARRATIVE | 7

PART 2. SITE LOCATION

400mi

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

80mi

Water Campus is a proposed research and commercial center located adjacent to downtown Baton Rouge. The master plan intends to shape a collaborative environment for researchers to study coastal threats, formulate theories, and exchange ideas. The Water Campus is a working, shopping, livable community for different groups.

5mi

55 Acres Site Boundary

Levee Park

0.15mi SITE LOCATION | 9

PART 3. SITE DESIGN PREVIEW

Waterfront Trail Perspective - Regular Time

SITE DESIGN PREVIEW | 11

PART 4. SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESIGN GOALS

Why Design A Waterfront Park on the Water Campus in Baton Rouge?

1. 11.3 million visitors toured Baton Rouge in 2018. Many visitors like to walk along the levee in downtown and they usually do not have chances to visit the Water Campus because of inadequate connections. A waterfront park serves as a new connection and attracts people to visit the Water Campus. 2. With 55% world population living in cities in 2018, the population in urban areas is speculated to be 68% of the total world population by 2050. As people continue to move into cities like Baton Rouge, more public spaces are needed to meet the recreational and social needs of the growing urban population in Baton Rouge. 3. The Water Campus is being developed as a research campus dedicated to the research of sustainability and coastal protection. A waterfront park on the Water Campus can be an educational place where people interact with researchers and learn about their research directions. 4. Local residents and visitors enjoy the views of the Mississippi River and the levee park provides opportunities for them to interact with the water in close distance.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESIGN GOALS | 13

Design Goals and Objectives

1. Connection and Access • The park enhances the pedestrian connection between the waterfront space, the Water Campus, and downtown Baton Rouge through proposed shaded sidewalks. • The park serves the needs of diverse users. • The park improves pedestrian access to the Mississippi River through the waterfront trail. 2. Recreational and Social Value • The park provides places to promote social interaction, facilitate recreation, and establish a sense of community through proposed trails and river observation areas. 3. Educational Value • The park offers educational opportunities for visitors to learn about coastal protection through interacting with interpretive signages along the trails. • The park further advances the education value of the levee park with additional opportunities to interact with researchers on campus. 4. Scenic Quality and Views • The park improves the visual quality and river view of the waterfront space by designing scenic observing areas.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESIGN GOALS | 14

PART 5. EXISTING CITY INITIATIVES AND SITE CONTEXT

Transit Stops on Florida Blvd. from “Florida and Plank Corridor “ Study

Planned Stations for Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit from “Image Plank Road” Final Report

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System has been proposed on Plank Road and Florida Boulevard to connect various institutions, commercial districts, and neighborhoods. The proposed BRT will connect the north and south Baton Rouge. Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College, Airport, and Water Campus. By providing better and more comprehensive modes of transportation, more activities and resources are attracted to the Water Campus. In addition, the residents, workers, and visitors have easy access to the waterfront of the Mississippi River.

EXISTING CITY INITIATIVES AND SITE CONTEXT | 16

Site Context Plan

EXISTING CITY INITIATIVES AND SITE CONTEXT | 17

PART 6. EXISTING MASTER PLAN OF THE WATER CAMPUS

Located in downtown Baton Rouge, the Water Campus is being developed as a world-class collaborative research campus dedicated to the research of sustainability and coastal protection. The campus serves as a laboratory providing resources and facilities to the researchers.

The Water Institute of the Gulf

Shared Office Space EXISTING MASTER PLAN OF THE WATER CAMPUS | 19

Rising sea levels and decreasing protective wetlands pose a threat to the coast of Louisiana. On the water campus, LSU Center for River Studies houses one of the largest physical models for the Lower Mississippi River and use it for research on the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major rivers. The center also includes interactive exhibit space introducing the history of the Mississippi River and displaying the ongoing coastal protection projects across the coast.

Louisiana Delta Study Model

Exhibitions about Coastal Protection EXISTING MASTER PLAN OF THE WATER CAMPUS | 20

Problems of the Existing Master Plan: 1. Disconnection: it appears that the space between the Water Campus and the waterfront is not well connected. 2. Poor Accessibility: it appears that the waterfront space and the public observation deck are not easily accessible. 3. Limited Educational Resources: it appear that the strong educational potential has not been extended to the public.

Railroad

Levee

The Master Plan of the Water Campus from The Water Campus Website

The Master Plan of the Water Campus from Antunovich Associates EXISTING MASTER PLAN OF THE WATER CAMPUS | 21

PART 7. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

A multi-use gathering space is absent

The educational function is not well shared with the public. The Water Institute is disconnected with the surrounding environment.

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS | 23

Noise from the traffic on the bridge Private property on site

The site is subject to flood

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS | 24

The waterfront is not

t designed for pedestrian access

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS | 25

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EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS | 27

PART 8. SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

Flood Zone + Topography +Drainage

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 29

Vegetation + Soil

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 30

Noise + Walking Distance

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 31

Existing Circulation + Access

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 32

Future Land Use

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Downtown Core thrives as a dynamic, regional hub for business, tourism, retail and entertainment. It serves as the center for municipal and state government, and feature arts and performance venues, convention facilities, and attractive historical tourist destinations. Many residents will work Downtown, where high-quality office space and an efficient transit system will enable a rich diversity of businesses to attract great talent that serves clients, visitors and residentsâ&#x20AC;? - City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge. SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 33

Buildings + Parking + Green Space

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 34

Impervious and Infiltrating Surface

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 35

Slope

50 ft 40 ft 30 ft 15 ft

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS | 36

PART 9. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

After 1927 flood, levees were built. Mississippi river is a media to remind people the importance of coast protection.

The Water Campus is a research facility attracting researchers from all over the world. A multi-use park with educational

Would be great to build a meandering trail and elevated boardwalk to create opportunities for people to interact with the river.

function is a great opportunity for individuals to understand the importance of climate change and coastal protection.

Tina Rance Vice President of Marketing & Special Projects at Commercial Properties Realty Trust

Fishing Deck

Recreation

Interpretive Signage

John Spain Executive Vice President at Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Education

I saw people were fishing by the river without any protection. It would be great to have a deck which the residents can use as a place for fishing. Add some educational components for students and tourists to understand the goals of the Water Campus.

Daily River Excursion Gabriel Vicknair Assistant Executive Director at Downtown Development District of Baton Rouge Viking Cruises

Sightseeing

Shamrock Marine plan to expand its dock so they can provide daily river excursion services and educational uses.

Educational River Excursion

Education

Belle casino will move to the Belle atrium and the dock will be used for Viking cruises which will bring a lot of tourists in the future.

Water Institute to the Waterfront Park

Meandering Trail

Elevated Boardwalk

Sightseeing

The Water Campus to the Waterfront Park

Downtown to the Waterfront Park

Connectivity and Access

Alyssa Dausman Vice President for Science at the Water Institute of the Gulf

More scientists and researchers will move in the Water Campus in the future. The community is family oriented. Parks with outdoor classroom, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing area, large gathering space are highly desirable for the new residents. Dog parks are great since it is a pet friendly community.

Recreation and Interaction

Education

Interaction with Researchers

Observation Platform

Renee Chatelain President & CEO at the Arts Council of the Greater Baton Rouge

To design an observation platform or art sculpture on the river side of the levee to encourage more interaction between people and the Mississippi river

Multi-Use Lawn

Recreation and Interaction

Connectivity and Access

Surrounding Communities to the Waterfront Park COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 38

PART 10. PRECEDENT STUDIES AND INSPIRATION

A waterfront park provides an active public space for residents and visitors. An effective connection to the waterfront space opens up more possibilities for people to interact with the river. A friendly and dynamic impression of cities is integrated into the perception of the public.

“Smale Riverfront Park | Cincinnati, Ohio | Sasaki Associates”

“Hunter’s Point South Park | New York, New York | SWA/Balsley”

PRECEDENT STUDIES | 40

A curvilinear form of the waterfront trail is inspired by the shape of the Mississippi River. The trail help visitors remind themselves of the evolvement of the Mississippi River, A handrail along the trail serves as a structure to lean on as well as a prevention from falling. An elevated trail through the forest adds more fun to the journey of adventure.

“Pier C Park Hoboken, New Jersey James Carpenter Design Associates”

“Lakeside Garden Singapore Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl”

“Cycling through the Trees Belgium Burolandschap”

The Water Institute of the Gulf PRECEDENT STUDIES | 41

A shade structure helps visitors stay longer and enjoy the river view on an observation deck during hot weather. Interpretive signages convey information about coastal protection. Both elements symbolize the unique characteristics of the place.

“Yenisei Riverfront | Divnogorsk, Russia | OOO ADM”

“Interpretive Signage at the Waterfront”

PRECEDENT STUDIES | 42

The flexibility of multi-use lawns allows the space to support various functions based on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire and preference. A large shade structure next to the lawn area provides additional space for social gatherings.

The Water Institute of the Gulf

“Klyde Warren Park Dallas, Texas OJB”

“Levy Park Houston, Texas OJB”

PRECEDENT STUDIES | 43

Daily river excursion offers a valuable cultural opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of cities. Interaction with researchers helps the public further understand the latest research on climate change.

“Riverboat Excursion along the Mississippi River”

“Outdoor Educational Opportunities with Researchers”

PRECEDENT STUDIES | 44

Additional trees and permeable paving materials enable the parking lot to be more sustainable. The green parking lot brings environmental and economic benefits to the surrounding neighborhoods.

“Parking Lot with Shade Trees”

“Parking Lot with Permeable Paving”

PRECEDENT STUDIES | 45

PART 11. LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. Connection and User Groups

The Design Requirements

3. Circulation

2. Water Level Change

for the Levee Park

4. Levee Construction Requirement

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 47

1. Connection and User Groups Study

Existing Connection and Land Use

Railroad (Spatial Barrier)

Levee (Spatial Barrier)

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 48

1. Connection and User Groups Study

Proposed Connection and User Groups

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS| 49

2. Water Level Change Study Water Level: 16 ft (October, 8.3% time in a year)

Existing Pedestrian Path Proposed Pedestrian Path

Mississippi River

16 ft

Levee Walk

SCALE: 1”=80’

0’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 50

2. Water Level Change Study Water Level: 18 ft (July, August, September, November, 33.3 % time in a year)

Existing Pedestrian Path Proposed Pedestrian Path

Mississippi River

18 ft

Levee Walk

SCALE: 1”=80’

0’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 51

2. Water Level Change Study Water Level: 34 ft (February, March, April, May, June, December, 50% time in a year)

Existing Pedestrian Path Proposed Pedestrian Path

Mississippi River

34 ft

Levee Walk

SCALE: 1”=80’

0’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 52

2. Water Level Change Study Water Level: 40 ft (January, 8.3% time in a year)

Existing Pedestrian Path Proposed Pedestrian Path

Mississippi River

40 ft

Levee Walk

SCALE: 1”=80’

0’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 53

3. Connection and Circulation Preliminary Study 1

D A

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 54

3. Connection and Circulation Preliminary Study 2

D A

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 55

4. Levee Construction Requirement

Levee Penetration

Levee

10’

Mississippi River

Batture

Waterside Slope

Levee Vegetation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mows the grass covered levee to an 8 inch high maximum to ensure easy observation of the levee surface. Trees have been allowed to grow no closer than 50 feet from the toe of slope - from “Baton Rouge Riverfront 2006 Master Plan Concept”

Mississippi River

Crown

Penetration of the levee section is prohibited. Penetrations are restricted an addtional 10 feet beyond the levee toe of slope on both the land side and the river side of the levee to further ensure structural integrity of the levee.

10’

- from “Baton Rouge Riverfront 2006 Master Plan Concept”

Landside Slope

Landside

Levee 50’

50’

Batture

Waterside Slope

Crown

Landside Slope

Landside

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 56

PART 12. LANDSCAPE ZONE AND PROGRAM DIAGRAMS

Community Outreach Result and Landscape Program

Boat Excursion Sightseeing

Boat Excursion Zone

Fishing Deck and Gathering Space Recreation

Outdoor Educational Space and Interpretive Signage Education

Educational Zone

Natural Adventure Zone

Observation Deck Recreation

Meandering Trail Sightseeing

Waterfront Zone

Multi-Use Lawn and Shade Structure Recreation

Landside Activity Zone

LANDSCAPE ZONE AND PROGRAM DIAGRAMS | 58

Landscape Zone and Program Diagrams

Waterfront Trail Inspiration

The Mississippi Delta

R Boat Excursion Zone Educational and Sightseeing Tour

Waterfront Zone Observation

Elevated Tra

Natural Adventure Trail Inspiration

The Mississippi Delta

Landside Activity Zone

Restaurant

Open Lawn

Shade Structure

Natural Adventure Zone

Deck

ail

Elevated Trail Educational Zone

Interpretive Signage

Outdoor Gathering Space Outdoor Classroom Fishing

LANDSCAPE ZONE AND PROGRAM DIAGRAMS | 59

PART 13. LANDSCAPE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Conceptual Design 1

Circulation

Conceptual Plan

Waterfront Option 1

Waterfront Option 2

Elevated Boardwalk in Forest

LANDSCAPE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN | 61

Conceptual Design 2

Circulation

Conceptual Plan

Waterfront Option 1

Waterfront Option 2

Elevated Boardwalk in Forest

LANDSCAPE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN | 62

Conceptual Design Additional Graphics

LANDSCAPE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN | 63

PART 14. LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN

Existing Site Plan

Hotel

Existing W

Parking Structure

Existing Parking

Levee Structu

Existing

Existing Lev Parking

Existing Dock

0’ SCALE: 1”=200’

50’

100’

Horace Wilkin so

Site Boundary

n Bridge

Tree Grove

Flood Tree Grove

200’

The Missis

The Water Campus In Progress

Office

Warehouse

LSU Center for River Studies

Railroad Temp o

rary P arkin

Existing Parking

Existing

Existing Road

vee Walk

Road

Levee S t

ructure

Observation Deck

Tree Grove

Site Boundary

The Water Institute

Zone

ssippi River LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN | 65

Landscape Master Plan

Hotel

Horace Wilkinson Brid

Parking

Levee Walk

Parking

Observa Boat Excursion Casino

0’ SCALE: 1”=200’

50’

100’

200’

LSU Center for River Studies

Office

Cafe

Multi-Use Lawn

Shade Structure

ation Deck

The Water Institute

Levee Walk

Educational Deck Natural Adventure Trail

Riverfront Trail Observation Deck

LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN | 66

Reference Map

A’

Hotel

Horace Wilkinson Brid

Parking

Levee Walk

Parking

Casino

0’ SCALE: 1”=200’

50’

100’

200’

B’

C’

LSU Center for River Studies

Office

Cafe

C LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN | 67

PART 15. LANDSCAPE SECTIONS - BEFORE AND AFTER

Existing Site Section

A’

Parking

Proposed Site Section

Water Level during Flood

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

Average River Level 16 ft: October (8.3% time in a year) 18 ft: July, August, September, November (33.3 % time in a year) 34 ft: February, March, April, May, June, December (50% time in a year) 40 ft: January (8.3% time in a year)

Water Level after Flood

160’

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE SECTIONS - BEFORE AND AFTER | 69

Existing Site Section

B’

Cafe

Proposed Site Section

Water Level during Flood

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

Levee

Water Level after Flood

evee

160’

Levee

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE SECTIONS - BEFORE AND AFTER | 70

Existing Site Section

C’

Cafe

Proposed Site Section

Water Level during Flood

Levee

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

160’

Levee

C’

Levee

C’

Water Level after Flood

Levee

SCALE: 1”=40’

0’

40’

80’

160’

LANDSCAPE SECTIONS - BEFORE AND AFTER | 71

PART 16. TRAILS - WATER LEVEL STUDIES

1. Waterfront Trail - Water Level Study

Horace Wilkinson Bridge Waterfront Trail Observation Deck

Water Level: 16 ft (October, 8.3% time in a year)

Water Level: 18 ft (July, August, September, November, 33.3 % time in a year)

Levee Walk

Horace Wilkinson Bridge Waterfront Trail Observation Deck

Levee Walk

Water Level: 34 ft (February, March, April, May, June, December, 50% time in a year)

Water Level: 40 ft (January, 8.3% time in a year)

TRAILS - WATER LEVEL STUDIES | 73

2. Natural Adventure Trail - Water Level Study

Levee Walk

Educational Deck Natural Adventure Trail

Observation Deck

Water Level: 16 ft (October, 8.3% time in a year)

Water Level: 18 ft (July, August, September, November, 33.3 % time in a year)

Levee Walk

Educational Deck Natural Adventure Trail

Observation Deck

Water Level: 34 ft (February, March, April, May, June, December, 50% time in a year)

Water Level: 40 ft (January, 8.3% time in a year)

TRAILS - WATER LEVEL STUDIES | 74

PART 17. LANDSCAPE SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Spatial Analysis

Vegetation (Waterfront Vegetation and Proposed Trees)

Structure

Green Space

Connection (Railroad, Waterfront and Adventure Trail, Road, and Pedestrian Path)

The Mississippi River

Base Lineworks

LANDSCAPE SPATIAL ANALYSIS | 76

PART 18. LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES

a. Waterfront Trail Perspective - Regular Time

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 78

a. Waterfront Trail Perspective - Flooded Time

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 79

b. Natural Adventure Trail and Observation Deck Perspective - Regular Time

LANDLANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 80

b. Natural Adventure Trail and Observation Deck Perspective - Flooded Time

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 81

c. Natural Adventure Trail within the Tree Grove Perspective - Regular Time

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 82

c. Natural Adventure Trail within the Tree Grove Perspective - Flooded Time

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 83

d. Connections from the Water Campus Perspective - Existing

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 84

d. Connections from the Water Campus Perspective - Proposed

LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES | 85

PART 19. EXPECTATION AND CONCLUSION

The Meanings of the Project

1. Amenities and Benefits This project addresses some urban issues in Baton Rouge. The levee park enhances the connection between the Water Campus and surrounding areas. The park also provides additional recreational, social, educational value to the entire community. 2. Example of Data-Driven Design This project explores a way to use data-driven design in an outdoor space and serves as an example of a waterfront park in a mid-sized city in the US. 3. Purpose and Climate Change This project intends to create an environment to better benefit the Water Campus which is critical for the future of Louisiana. The development of the levee park can potentially attract more resources to the Water Campus and help advance the research on climate change which can potentially benefit the world.

EXPECTATION AND CONCLUSION | 87

PART 20. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Books • Daniel Stimberg, A. S. (2017). River.Space.Design: Planning Strategies, Methods and Projects for Urban Rivers. Birkhäuser. • Hopper, L. J. (2007). Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. Wiley.

Interviews • • • • • •

Chatelain, Renee. (2020, February 7). President & CEO at the Arts Council of the Greater Baton Rouge. In-Person Interview Dausman, Alyssa. (2020, January 30). Vice President for Science at the Water Institute of the Gulf. In-Person Interview Rance, Tina. (2020, February 10). Vice President of Marketing & Special Projects at Commercial Properties Realty Trust. In-Person Interview Spain, John. (2019, December 11). Executive Vice President at Baton Rouge Area Foundation. In-Person Interview Tyson, Christopher. (2019, November 14). President & CEO at Built Baton Rouge. In-Person Interview Vicknair, Gabriel. (2020, February 14). Assistant Executive Director at Downtown Development District of Baton Rouge. In-Person Interview

Pictures • Architecture, O. L. (2018). Levy Park. 3. Retrieved from https://americas.uli.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ULI-Documents/2020-UOSA-Template_ Example-Levy-Park-2018-Winner.pdf • Associates, S. (n.d.). Cincinnati John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park. Retrieved from https://www.sasaki.com/projects/cincinnati-john-g-andphyllis-w-smale-riverfront-park/ • Authority, C. P. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://coastal.la.gov/lsupictures/ • Cameron, K. (2011, August 18). LED Handrail System. Retrieved from https://www.architectmagazine.com/awards/r-d-awards/led-handrail-system_o • Campus, T. W. (n.d.). The Water Campus. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/TheWaterCampus/ • Center for River Studies. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.businessreport.com/realestate/center-river-studies-model-exhibits-will-bring-wetlands-crisislife/attachment/center-for-river-studies-vu • Crociera sul fiume Mississippi nel Mississippi. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.viator.com/it-IT/tours/New-Orleans/2-Hour-Historical-River-Cruise-Aboardthe-Paddlewheeler-Creole-Queen/d675-88100P1 • Cycling through the Trees. (2020, January 23). Landezine. Retrieved from http://landezine.com/index.php/2020/01/cycling-through-the-trees-byburolandschap/ • Dietrich, T. (2019, February 10). Louisiana’s Lessons for Virginia on Building Water Economy. Retrieved from https://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nwslouisiana-water-economy-20190130-story.html • Green Parking Lot. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/living-labs/green-parking-lot/ • Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park Phase II. (2018). Architonic. Retrieved from https://www.architonic.com/en/project/swa-balsley-and-weiss-manfredihunters-point-south-waterfront-park-phase-ii/20014750 • King, J. (2018, July). Dallas, Don’t Screw Up This Park-Building Boom. Retrieved from https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2018/july/ downtown-dallas-parks-klyde-warren/ • Lakeside Garden. (2019, July 25). Landezine. Retrieved from http://landezine.com/index.php/2019/07/lakeside-garden-by-ramboll-studio-dreiseitl/ • LID Permeable Paving. (2018, April). Retrieved from https://lidpermeablepaving.ca/town-of-vaughan-announces-housing-project-with-sustainablebuilding-practices-and-fusion-landscaping/ • SHERYLALLEN. (2016, February). Interpretive signage at Tamar River, Tasmania. Retrieved from https://sherylallencopy.com/2016/02/13/interpretivesignage-at-tamar-river-tasmania/ • Traveller, B. (n.d.). Tour Guide – 5 Bad Reasons For Being Employed As an excursion Guide. Retrieved from https://battambangtraveller.com/tour-guide-5bad-reasons-for-being-employed-as-an-excursion-guide/ • Welch, A. (2019, July). Viewing Platform in Divnogorsk, Siberia. Retrieved from https://www.e-architect.co.uk/russia/viewing-platform-in-divnogorsk-siberia • Satellite imagery from Google Earth and Mapbox. • All other images by Austin (Chunfeng) Lu.

Plans

• Antunovich Associates. Water Institute of the Gulf Campus Plan. Retrieved from Antunovich Associates: https://www.antunovich.com/projects/masterplanning/water-institute-of-the-gulf-campus • The Water Campus. (2019). The Water Campus Master Plan. Retrieved from The Water Campus: https://thewatercampus.org/interactive-map/

Reports • (2016). Florida & Plank Corridor Study. Baton Rouge: City of Baton Rouge. • Associates, H. (2006). Reconnecting to the River Baton Rouge Riverfront. Baton Rouge: City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Lousiana. • Department, B. T. (2017). Go Boston 2030. Retrieved from The Boston Transportation Department: https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/ document_files/2019/06/go_boston_2030_-_full_report.pdf • Robinson, A. (2019). Image Plank Road: Plan for Equitable Development. Baton Rouge: Build Baton Rouge. • Rouge, C. o. (n.d.). Land Use. Retrieved from City of Baton Rouge: https://www.brla.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4252/Land-Use-2018-PDF?bidId=

Websites • (n.d.). Retrieved from Masdar City: https://masdarcity.ae/ • (2020). Retrieved from Levy Park: https://www.levyparkhouston.org/ • (2020). Retrieved from Klyde Warren Park: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/ • BIG + Field Operations Design Master Plan for River Street Waterfront. (2020, January). Retrieved from ArchDaily: https://www.archdaily.com/930173/bigplus-field-operations-design-master-plan-for-river-street-waterfront • Drainage and Flood Zones. (n.d.). Retrieved from City of Baton Rouge: https://ebrgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=5730a29232394be2970baeef43857746 • East Baton ROuge Assessor Geoportal. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://atlas.geoportalmaps.com/ebr • Planning and Land Development. (n.d.). Retrieved from City of Baton Rouge: https://ebrgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=71eea5e62ce84b1d94be194ad8f2ac2e • Rouse, M. (2019, 07). Smart City. Retrieved from TechTarget: https://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/smart-city • Sidewalk Toronto. (2019). Retrieved from Sidewalk Toronto: https://www.sidewalktoronto.ca/ • Transportation. (n.d.). Retrieved from City of Baton Rouge: https://ebrgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=0ec05ffb0d2d4735a969e8f31f820a7b • USGS Current Conditions for Louisiana. (2020). Retrieved from United States Geological Survey: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/la/nwis/ current/?type=dailystage&group_key=county_cd • Water-Year Summary for Site USGS. (2016). Retrieved from United States Geological Survey: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/wys_rpt?dv_ts_ ids=61158_61159_61160&wys_water_yr=2016&site_no=07374000&agency_cd=USGS&adr_water_ • Web Soil Survey. (n.d.). Retrieved from National Resources Conservation Service: https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx • York, T. C. (2019). OneNYC 2050. New York City: The City of New York.

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