1. Converting Brownfields for Public Access and Recreational Use Best Practices from Milwaukee:

2. Milwaukee

3. Key Objective in Urban Planning: Maximizing Public Access

4. RiverWalk

6. Menomonee Valley

8. Beerline B

9. Beerline B – Before

10. Beerline B – Plan

12. Beerline B – Results

14. Site of Kilbourn Park Milwaukee River

15. Extending park to the river

16. Aerial view of Kilbourn Park

17. Kilbourn Park: Essential Issues Establish a permanent home for the Milwaukee Rowing Club Maintain public involvement as development proceeds Link Kilbourn Park to the Milwaukee River Maximize public access to the river Enhance riverfront amenities and youth recreation opportunities Establish stewardship of the park

18. Site Challenges

19. Site Challenges: Sub-surface Conditions

20. Site Challenges: Retaining Wall

21. Site Challenges: Sewer Facilities

22. Site Challenges

23. Kilbourn Park – Costs and Funding Total project cost: $4,147,866 WCMP: $1,168,016 City Share: $2,979,850 (TIF)

24. The Finished Product