mitigated parcels

Flood Mitigated Parcels

Parcels within the Ohio River floodplain that the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deems un-buildable for

insurable structures

FEMA Regulations

NO:Curbs, guttersFencingInsurable structuresManufactured homesFully paved concrete surfacesStructures with walls (restrooms are permitted)

*structures must also contain FLOOD PROOF sewer, water and power

1) Raising Awareness of New Richmond

Wayfinding

Cohesive

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Novelty Factor

Front Street





2) Respect Environment

If hard surface is needed, utilize pervious pavers




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Environment continued

Native Vegetation(low-maintenance, pollution filtration)

Keep Riparian VegetationAnything around a river or stream

3) Provide Educational Opportunities

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4) Connectivity

To the River & DowntownWalking trails

Across US 52 Pedestrian Bridge

5) Support Rest & Recreation









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Some Demographics

Ages 0-19- roughly 33% of population in New Richmond

Of the 788 households in N.R., 581 are considered to be family households

The village needs to provide services and recreation to fit the needs of this large demographic

Active Recreation Area

Keep/expand Skate ParkBaseball DiamondPlaygroundParking LotUse existing right-of-ways for parking areas around perimeter of active & passive recreational areas

Passive Recreation Area

“Highwater Trail”Capitalize on Stream

Create a winding path systemAssumes targeting land purchasesUtilize pervious pavement technologyConnect trail to Sycamore Street at one end & extend Riverwalk/Festival Park at other end-create “green loop” via Highwater Trail

Other Small Scale Ideas

Rain Garden

Community Compost

Dog Park

Prairie Restoration

Vegetable Garden

Existing Homes on Market

Convert two single family homes on the East side of Market Street between Elm & Plum to recreational themed retail uses

(example: restaurant or specialty retail)

Connect to trail system at the rear of lots

Large

Scale

(contingent

that the

Festival Park

owner does

not sell)



mitigated parcels

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