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Home Plans Master Plan Master Plan Aerial

Master Plan Aerial

Created: 19 January 2011
Updated: 01 April 2014
Published: 19 January 2011
Written by Native
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The Master Plan drawing has been updated as of April, 2011 with a few changes. Bluff lighting has been added and the Rain Garden is no longer shown atop the sand volleyball court. Strong community support has been expressed for keeping the sand volleyball court where it is.

 

ROANOKE PARK MASTER PLAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Connectivity

Connectivity to the park from the surrounding neighborhoods

  • Sidewalks – connecting to neighborhoods
  • Vehicular Gateways
  • Pedestrian Gateways
  • Staircases

Connectivity within the park

  • Sidewalks – closing the loops
  • Hiking Path – connecting with nature – educational opportunities
  • Crosswalks – safe and secure road crossings

Roads

Karnes Boulevard

  • Various Methods for traffic slowing
    - Bike Paths
    - Road Narrowing
    - Road surface change at crosswalks (brick pavers)

Roanoke Boulevard

  • Could be closed for community events
  • Historic Street should be celebrated

Sports District

  • Consolidation of “active” amenities to a central location
  • Move tennis courts to allow for other uses (larger playground and rain garden)
  • Utilize existing parking
  • Develop organized activities with community center

Playgrounds

  • Locations good – updates needed
  • Water spray-mist/play area

Lighting

  • Illuminate Bluffs in SW corner of Karnes and Roanoke
  • Elegant street lighting along Karnes and Roanoke
  • Path lighting (low level lighting – 42” and below)

Rain Garden

  • Opportunity to showcase on-site water collection
  • Water run-off control

View Corridors

  • Quiet places to view the park from within the park

Signage

  • Location with view informative vista features (bluff age, natural springs, seepage areas, etc)
  • Educational
    - Plants
    - History
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