Swift Creek Conservation Area Recreational Plan Chesterfield County, Virginia
Carson Lucarelli . Anna Lauher . Chelsea Hartman Master of Urban and Regional Planning . URSP 520 . Spring 2013
Where in the World?
You are here
LeŌ and Above: Source: www.maps.google.com
Purpose and Objective
To promote and preserve the cultural and historic heritage of the Swift Creek Conservation Area through education and outreach
To encourage recreation through park enhancements
Preserve the unique ecosystems and habitats
Above: Way finding in Swift Creek Conservation Area Source: Carson Lucarelli, 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Management & Development Recommendations
Management Zones
Interpretation and Education
Provide adequate staffing and funding through Grant chasing
Enhance revenue collection at the park
Provide adequate staffing and funding through Grant chasing
Protect visual and aesthetic resources
Increase public support of the park and its programs
Marketing the park to attract visitors
Resource Management Required
Above: Source: www.ncparks.gov Below: Source www.newtonnc.gov
History
Gifted to the County in 2010
Civil War History
Native American History
Early Mining Operations
Hunting Grounds
Tidal Marsh
Wild Life Diversity
Swift Creek Conservation Area Source: Carson Lucarelli, 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Adjacent Land Uses
Above: Existing Land Use Maps of Swift Creek and Surrounding properties Source: Chesterfield County CitizenGIS, citizengis.chesterfield.gov
Industrial
Residential
Business
White Bank Park
Point of Rocks
Surrounding Zoning
Far Right: Existing Zoning Source: Schnabel Engineering, 2011 Baseline ReportÂ
Plans for Development
Trail Connectivity
Camping
Parking Lot
Canoeing
Hunting
Recreational Vehicles Fishing Self Sustainable Visitor Kiosk
Recycled Asphalt; Cheap/Sustainable/Durable Easements: Increases Park Visita on/Connec vity Elevated Plaƞorms: Keeps Visitors out of the Elements Park Kiosk: Contains Educa onal Material, Way finding, and other per nent Informa on
Phases for Development Phase 1
Install Parking lot Blaze and mark land and water trails Install visitor center/kiosk, elevated walking paths, bridges and camping platforms
Below: LEED Cer fied Visitor Center in Philadelphia
Phases for Development Phase 2: Acquire trail easement for greenway connection between Swift Creek Conservation Area and Dodd Park at Point of Rocks.
Phases for Development Phase 3: Implement Regional Connectivity.
Estimated Cost Structure
Cost
Roads and Parking Lots
$200K ‐ $300K per mile
Sidewalks
$300K ‐ $500K per mile
Trails
$20 per lineal foot
Dog Clean Up Sta on
$223 per sta on
Camping Pla orms
$4,000 ‐ $5,000 per pla orm
Boat Ramps
$30 per square foot
Nature Center
$750,000
Water Fountains
$2,288.00 per fountain
Special Considerations
Easements For Trail Connectivity
ADA Compliance All Around
Follow C.P.T.E.D.; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Facility Must Be Maintained
Universal Signage
Plan BEFORE You Build