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Ashland Creek — Embracing Human Amenity Needs in Urban Stream Restoration Design
Severe damages due to flash flooding within a park and center of downtown Ashland directly threatened the economic viability of the town, which is heavily dependent on tourism. It also impacted the quality of life for residents drawn to the considerable amenities offered by this small community. Park trails are heavily used by residents as well as visitors, and the Calle Guanajuato, where the creek is bordered by sidewalk cafes, is a special magnet for tourists. Although traditional environmental concerns were of great importance in the "restoration" of flood-damaged Ashland Creek, it was the recreational value of the creek and its importance to the area's economy that was of paramount importance. This fact is reflected in the unique approaches to urban creek corridor rehabilitation discussed here. This case study demonstrates some of the problems as well as design opportunities which arise when "conventional" thinking on stream restoration, which has generally been focused on fish in the Pacific Northwest, must contend with both the legacy effects of past impacts and the premium that many cities and towns now place on watercourses as recreational and visual assets for the community.
Ashland Creek — Embracing Human Amenity Needs in Urban Stream Restoration Design
Severe damages due to flash flooding within a park and center of downtown Ashland directly threatened the economic viability of the town, which is heavily dependent on tourism. It also impacted the quality of life for residents drawn to the considerable amenities offered by this small community. Park trails are heavily used by residents as well as visitors, and the Calle Guanajuato, where the creek is bordered by sidewalk cafes, is a special magnet for tourists. Although traditional environmental concerns were of great importance in the "restoration" of flood-damaged Ashland Creek, it was the recreational value of the creek and its importance to the area's economy that was of paramount importance. This fact is reflected in the unique approaches to urban creek corridor rehabilitation discussed here. This case study demonstrates some of the problems as well as design opportunities which arise when "conventional" thinking on stream restoration, which has generally been focused on fish in the Pacific Northwest, must contend with both the legacy effects of past impacts and the premium that many cities and towns now place on watercourses as recreational and visual assets for the community.
Ashland Creek — Embracing Human Amenity Needs in Urban Stream Restoration Design
Moses, Todd (author) / Fishman, Paul (author)
Protection and Restoration of Urban and Rural Streams Symposium ; 2003 ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
2004-03-22
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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