1. Rome City Commission November 19, 2007

2. the Vision This project involves the construction of a wheelchair accessible Treehouse at Ridge Ferry Park, near the future River Center. The Treehouse will incorporate environmental/river education exhibits, and be an extension of the River Center.

3. Proposed Site The proposed site is on the banks of the Oostanaula River, and will provide a magnificent view of both the river and the park.

4. Proposed Site, cont’d.

5. Possible Entrance

6. Rome, Maine Treehouse

7. Budget Treehouse

8. Over-the-Top Treehouse

9. Construction / Budget Initial Budget: $25,000 – materials only NO CITY FUNDING IS REQUESTED

10. Partners Rome Bar Association Seven Hills Rotary Club Heritage Riverways Foundation, Inc.: A 501c3 nonprofit organization, is accepting donations for the Treehouse Project. disABILITY LINK NW Center for Independent Living Rome-Floyd Communities in Schools, Inc. City of Rome, Georgia

11. Project Timeline Tenative Planning and Fundraising from November 2007 through March 2008; Construction to begin in March 2008 with an estimated completion date of June 2008.