River Walk & Water Transportation System Imagination – Innovation - Creation November 2, 2011 Wasser Strasse & Transportainment TM
Vision To be part of the future growth of New Braunfels by assisting in developing the strategic direction through resource sharing, idea generation, and access to Comal riverfront properties and facilities.
Elements from the City of New Braunfels Comprehensive Master Plan Population, Education & Youth Transportation Urban Design, Main Street & Historic Preservation Economic Development Parks & Recreation
Master Plan Recommendations Provide incentives for businesses to locate downtown Establish an historic, themed entertainment and shopping district downtown Create and maintain accessible parks for residents and visitors Link the Comal to downtown with bikeways and walks Use visitor dollars to maintain New Braunfels’ status as a prime destination for recreation and tourism Photo from City of New Braunfels Website
Wasser Strasse (River Walk) Transportainment TM (Transportation System) 2211 Proposal Components
Your own footer Wasser Strasse will provide a scenic River Walk along the Comal River from Landa Street to Garden Street Wasser Strasse
Your own footer Model of Area Wasser Strasse
Your own footer Model of Area Wasser Strasse
Your own footer Transportainment TM is a man-made means of transporting tubers using water. Transportation + Sport + Entertainment Transportainment TM
Wasser Strasse Elements Approximately 2 miles of landscaped walkways Interpretive & Educational Areas Focusing on Natural Resources & History Entertainment Venues Ramps, stairs and pathways linking Downtown with the Comal River ADA Compliance
Unique Recreation Area for Residents & Visitors Festivals & Art Shows Wedding Receptions Outdoor Theatrical & Musical Productions Religious Services Cook Offs & Water Races Community Garden Projects Recreation & Sporting Events ABOUT Wasser Strasse Uses
Map of Project Location Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM
Wasser Strasse Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM
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Links to Down Town Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM ark
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Crossover Bridge Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM rk
Transportainment™ to Prince Solms Park Map of River Walk & Transportainment™ rk
Transportainment to Schlitterbahn Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM rk
Transportainment from Schlitterbahn Map of River Walk & Transportainment TM rk
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Benefits of the Proposal Provides virtually unlimited river access for both residents and visitors Protects and showcases one of the city’s key natural assets Creates a long, riverfront trail that can allow access to existing city hike and bike trails Addresses several key directives in the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan Creates a larger, central business district connected to the Comal River Encourages revitalization and preservation on historic downtown buildings
Benefits of the Proposal Promotes year-round tourism by broadening the family appeal of the river and downtown area Provides attractive, new venues for local events Provides easy access for better river security, maintenance and clean up Provides needed restroom facilities Transportainment TM creates a new revenue source Ensures more consistent water flow in river Decreases congestion and shuttle traffic on city streets Provides access to existing parking lots
Partners / Land Owners City of New Braunfels Henry Family Wurstfest Association
Next Steps Formulate a business plan. Incorporate Community Input Make a Deal
Business Plan Insurance Security Operations Schedule Maintenance Security First Aid Marketing Timeline City Tube Chute Revenue Details Revenue Splitting Budget Details Pro-forma Proposed Contractual Agreement Conceptual Design
We Need Your Input Contact Information: To contact Jeff Henry, Concept Originator Write: 3150 IH 35 South New Braunfels, Texas Call: Give us your ideas today. Come to a Town Meeting Write Us
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