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October Luncheon Meeting

Date & Time: 
Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:30am
Location: 
Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
Scioto Greenways

Topic: Scioto Greenways - A Riverfront Transformation

(Online registration and payment available, see bottom of page.)

The Scioto Riverfront in Downtown Columbus has been transformed as a result of hundreds of millions of dollars in public and private developments in the RiverSouth area. But while substantial public and private investments along the Scioto River have created world-class amenities, the river has remained a slow-moving, overly wide pool of sediment-laden water due to the presence of low head dams.

The removal of the Main Street Dam begins to restore the natural course of the river, improve the ecological systems and river habitat, provide new recreation options, and provide an opportunity to further leverage existing investments by creating a stunning 33-acre greenway through Downtown Columbus, Ohio.

The additional green space will better connect Downtown to the Scioto Peninsula and East Franklinton, build on the recent park investments, create links to the existing regional bikeway system, and serve as a catalyst for further private investment in Downtown.

Across the country, dam removal and river restoration projects have been shown to increase property values, encourage investment, and create vibrant communities. A healthy river that enables recreation and improves connectivity will allow Columbus to thrive and ensure maximum economic, ecological, and social benefits.

The project is estimated to cost $35.5 million and is being funded by a variety of public and private partners, including: City of Columbus, City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Metro Parks, The Columbus Foundation, and Battelle.

The presenters will discuss the impetus for the project as well as the overall goals, the inclusion/impact of a wide group of stakeholders, the “natural” channel design process, the inclusion of park structures, the geotechnical and structural challenges and the “contractor at-risk” involvement. As construction has started, some visuals of the early stages of construction will be shared.

Speakers: (Stantec Consulting Services Inc.)
Bryon Ringley, PE - Project Manager
Travis White, PE - Assistant Project Manager
Eric Reeves, PE - Project Structural Leader
Rich Williams, PhD, PE - Project Geotechnical leader

Time:
11:30 AM – Registration
12:00 PM – Lunch

Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus North
6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

Menu: Bruschetta Chicken or Chef's Choice Vegetarian meal, Traditional Salad, Chef's choice of seasonal fresh vegetable, Chef's choice of potato, Assorted rolls, Caramel apple pie, Coffee, Tea, Iced tea.

CPD Hours: A certificate for one (1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour will be issued at the conclusion of the program.

Cost:
$20 – ASCE Members and Guests
$15 – ASCE Life Members
$10 – Students

Reservations: Please register and pay online with a credit card or RSVP to Carlos Vazquez at register@centralohioasce.com or 614.634.7132. If you have any questions, please contact Carlos. Checks should be made payable to “Central Ohio ASCE.”

Registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, October 17, 2014.

Please note: Late registrations and walk-ins may not be accepted. Registration fees may still be required for no-shows.

Click here for online payment.