“boat parade” Archives
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North Fork River Greenway Highlighted
Press Release Jul 22 2010City of Norfolk Park and Trail Master Plan presentation slide material highlights the value of the greenway along and near the North Fork river.
The Trail System was voted at 40% as the most valued part of the park and trail.
63% percent of the voters in the survey indicated extending the trail system into additonal neighborhoods as important.
Johnson Park was ranked 4th behind Skyview Park, TaHaZouka, and Cowboy Trail their favorite park.
43% of survey voters agree or strongly agree that the North Fork Riverwalk Development is important to the development of the community.
66% agree or strongly agree that trails increase the property values.
Trails Recommendation #1 is to create a better north/south pathway system between NECC in the north and TaHaZouka in the south.
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NorthFork Riverfront Development Project Board Meeting Notes
Press Release Jun 18 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NorthFork Riverfront Development Project, June, 16th, 2010
The monthly June 16th, Wednesday, noon meeting covered the personnel support and safety for the upcoming Comedy Flotilla, June 19th 11AM and continued support even with recent flooding and loss conditions. *** Subsequent to the meeting the event has been cancelled for this year as due to the North Fork water levels remainingl high, flood water quality, and local events due to the 100 year flood.
The board agreed that we should be identified as the NorthFork Riverfront Development Project.
Co-chairman Darrel Novacek explained the grant application to allow for issuing state tax credit certificates to future financial donors for the project’s future expenses. Also several letters of support are expected from different organizations that will be partners in future efforts along the riverfront.
Additional grant applications efforts were discussed and the consideration of resubmitting an USDA economic feasibility study covering a more restrictive area of the overall project.
The results of the City’s Park and Trails Master Plan was discussed and how we can support those City Wards and neighborhoods. In addition the board wants to investigate how an economic development corridor can be established using a Planned Unit Development designation allowed through the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The board postponed discussion on hiring a engineering firm in support of the Norfolk Sanitary District desire to replace the river pilings and any changes to Johnson Park’s direct access the North Fork by the public for such activities as a walking/biking path and rafting/canoeing/kayaking activities.
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Comedy Festival Flotilla on the North Fork
Press Release May 23 2010
Viaero Great American Comedy Festival comedians will join community participants in floating and paddling down the North Fork River, Saturday, June 19, 11 AM.Bring your canoe, inner tube, stock tank, home made floating device and a life jacket and join in "bringing fun back to the river." Some canoes and inner tubes will be available on a first come first serve basis.
Access to the river will be from just North of the Benjamin Ave bridge and from behind National Champion Liquor, 1100 Riverside Blvd. Exit off the water will be just beyond the railroad river bridge and prior to First Street mill dam adjacent to Miller Property (old trailer court). Temporary docks will be installed, volunteers to help portage the floating devices, and transportation between ending and starting points.
Viewing will be from the trail bridge Southwest of the YMCA and the Winter Park and 4th Street Park. We are looking for volunteers to help as well as participate in paddling on the river.
For additional information contact Mark Hall by email: northforkriverwalk@gmail.com.
