JERSEY CREEK TRAIL Renovation & Expansion Project
Unified Government of Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting January 12, 2016 / 6:00 pm
an introduction
agenda
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Who We Are Our Community Support How We Got Here The Big Picture A Historical Perspective Design Advocacy Q&A
our partners We are a diverse and collaborative group working together to improve and increase physical activity along the Jersey Creek Trail. LHFA / Physical Activity Action Committee UG Parks and Recreation UG Health Department Health Communities Wyandotte Community Health Council of Wyandotte Co. Historic Northeast Midtown Association Central Avenue Betterment Association Quincy Cycling Club Free Wheels for Kids KU Workgroup KU School of Architecture / Dotte Agency Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation NBC Community Development
current support
community organizations
NIMHD (National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities) Kansas Health Foundation Health Care Foundation of Greater KC Wyandotte Health Foundation CDC REACH Grant (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) CDC 1422 Grant
Mt. Carmel RDC Mt. Carmel COGIC Mt. Zion Baptist Church Jakobe Furniture Van Keppel Douglas Sumner Neighborhood Association Boys & Girls Club Wyandotte County
how we got here
The LHFA works to reduce diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Latinos in Wyandotte County through a collaborative partnership to promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and access to health services.
ACTION COMMITTEES: Nutrition Access to Preventative Health Services Physical Activity P.A. PROGRAMMING EFFORTS: Zumba Classes Walking Clubs Community Health Assessments Park Improvements Bicycling & Walkability
the big picture
Bi-State Involvement connecting the Riverfront Heritage Trail to Jersey Creek Trail to Wyandotte County Lake.
the big picture
Healthy Communities Wyandotte improving physical activity in parks and establishing “20/20/20� miles of new trail infrastructure.
the big picture Connecting infrastructure to create a network of parks and trails as natural bike routes:
1422 / IAT Park Priorities: -Bethany -Fisher -Huron -Jersey Creek -Matney -Parkwood
Parkwood (3053)
Jersey
Creek
LHFA / REACH Park Priorities: -Jersey Creek (2015/16) -Bethany (2016) -Westheight & Mac’s (2016) -St. Margaret (2016)) -Shawnee (2017) -8th Street (2017)
Trail (1
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Mac’s (1194)
Minnesota Avenue Waterway (6346)
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Northrup (6640)
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Huron (4619)
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11th Street
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8th Street (4980)
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State Avenue
10th Street
Westheight (4754)
Other Priorities: -Big 11 Healthy Campus -Levee Trail
Big Eleven (6481)
Bethany (8019)
Kansas Avenue
7th Street
St. Margaret’s (4549)
A Network of Parks
Dotte Agency / KU Spring 2016 Studio (number of people within 1/2 mile)
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Shawnee (1363)
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Metropolitan Avenue
Matney (2400)
to Shawnee Drive
a historical perspective 1889
2015
design advocacy
After listening to communities, Dotte Agency and KU architecture students translated their ideas into fitness stations through design & prototyping:
design advocacy
Five new Jersey Creek Fitness Stations will be installed along the Jersey Creek Trail this spring.
design advocacy
Through the Mobile Collaboratory (moCOLAB) and in storefront space a block from City Hall (611 N. 6th Street), Dotte Agency has capacity to collaborate on envisioning park improvements.
design advocacy
In July 29, 2015, the Jersey Creek Trail Team invited community organizations, partners, and civic leaders to share their thoughts and concerns about the Jersey Creek Trail.
design advocacy What we’ve heard:
“There’s no connection between the neighborhoods and the bike trail.”
“[Needs] functioning water fountains.”
“We have rich diversity in culture and language, utilize the input from these groups.” “Get creative about adding trails around businesses.”
“[Include] historical walking trail markers and signage.”
“[An opportunity for] a bike trail accessible to senior citizens in the neighborhood.”
“More seating and a sign with a name.”
“[Needs better] lighting, security, & maintenance.”
connect You can find us on Facebook
and at www.jerseycreek.org