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Fox River Corridor RiverwalkPlan and Design Guidelines
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3’
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7
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10.3”
Bollard Light
17
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12
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Pedestrian
Light
LIGHTING
The primary lighting for the Riv-
erwalk is produced by bollard
fi xtures integrated in the handrail
detailing. The Saturn Bollard by
Louis Poulsen Lighting provides
a model that matches the fi nish of
the bench, receptacle, and handrail
image. The bollard lights will be
spaced approximately 25½ feet
apart providing good light cover-
age for the walk surface.
The Pedestrian Light is to match
the existing lights found in Riv-
erside Park and will be spaced
approximately 76½ feet apart to
complement the bollard lighting.
STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMINUM AND WOOD
HANDRAIL
All vertical edges from the walk surface to the river along the
Riverwalk are to have handrails for public safety. Handrails
consist of stainless steel or aluminum tubes for post and struc-
ture elements and stainless steel cables for horizontal mid-
rails. Horizontal midrails should be designed to detract from
foot placement. The top handrail consists of wood placed at a
slight angle, 5 to 10%, for leaning and resting opportunities
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BOARDWALK
The boardwalk is to be 12-foot clear zone with
an additional 3 feet for handrail and bollard light
placement. The length of the boardwalk north of
the Jeld-Wen building and service drive presents
the opportunity to ramp the walk down approxi-
mately 2 to 3 feet and then back up, thus separat-
ing the service drive level from the Riverwalk.
With the addition of a 6-foot wide space, land-
scaping and/or a screening wall can be placed be-
tween the walk and service drive for added visual
separation.
CONCRETE WALK
The typical cross-section of the Riverwalk consists
of a one foot wide curb edge (typical 6 inches high)
along the land edge, a 12-foot wide clear zone for
the walkway and an additional 3-foot side paved
area for the railing and bollard lights on the River’s
edge for a total width of 16 feet. The River’s edge
of the walk is to be poured concrete as a cap over
the top of the steel sheet pile with a four-inch canti-
levered edge.
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BENCH AND TRASH RECEPTACLE
The bench and trash receptacle selection is based on
the overall design intent of the Riverwalk. The bench
is Austin by Landscape Forms Inc. (LFI) and consists
of natural fi nished aluminum with the option of wood
or aluminum seating. The receptacle is Petoskey by
LFI as well and can be inscribed with custom logo
(Figure 3.5A-5). The fi nish of the bench and recep-
tacle work well with the stainless steel or aluminum
with wood handrail detail for the Riverwalk.
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FLOATING DOCKS
Recommended dockage consists of an 8-foot wide ramp with 6-foot
wide parallel pier. A ramp is accessed centrally at each pier section
to minimize walking distance from either end of the pier. The pier
is to have cleats to allow for transient docking opportunities.
FIXED DOCKS
Recommended dockage consists of 6-foot wide head piers with 4-
foot wide fi nger piers. The head pier is accessed centrally at each
pier section to minimize placement of security fencing and gates.
Each access point is to have security gates. Security gates are to be
designed integrally with the Riverwalk handrail detail.
Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines
Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan and Design Guildelines
7’ - 6”
2’-0”3’-6”
TYPE B SIGN
Directional Sign
TYPE A SIGN
Riverwalk Directory
Light with BannerSIGNAGE
Type A Sign, Riverwalk Directory - functionally similar to a kiosk providing map with business/venues
locations identified with symbols and labels. The Directory is to provide clear and comprehensive plan
graphics for pedestrian wayfinding. The Directory is to be located perpendicularly to the Riverwalk so
that the user can look at the map and then up and down the river corridor. Therefore, instead of orient-
ing the map north/south, as typically found, the image is placed west to the top and east to the bottom of
the sign. The sign materials are to match the look of the handrail. The map and labels are to be applied
to the surface with maximum vandal resistant coating. The Riverwalk Directory should be located cen-
trally between Wisconsin/Jackson, Jackson/Main, and Main/Broad on the north side of the Fox River.
Ohio/Oregon, Oregon/Main, and Main/Pioneer Drive on south side of the Fox River.
Type B Sign, Directional Sign - will complement the Riverwalk Directional Sign (Type A). Using
simple arrows and easy to read labels this sign directs pedestrians to venues along the riverfront. The
design of the Directional Sign should feature the same materials as the Riverwalk Directional Sign. The
sign should also be placed perpendicular to the Riverwalk for best viewing potential. The Directional
Sign should be placed at the intersection on both sides of the Riverwalk and Ohio, Wisconsin, Jackson,
Oregon, and Main Street to inform pedestrians moving into the riverfront area from downtown and sur-
rounding neighborhoods. Other locations such as the Boat Works and Pioneer Resort will benefit the
Riverwalk experience.
District Banners - the districts or block
address of the Riverwalk business and
residential units can be identified simi-
larly as street addresses. The use of
districts and Riverwalk addresses can
give the riverfront a distinctive im-
age. Using the banners on the pedes-
trian light fixtures establishes a theme
for each district or block and will pro-
vide the user enhanced recognition of
where they are in respect to the Riv-
erwalk corridor. The district numbers
can be colored to identify each block
and in return be graphically depicted
on the Riverwalk Directory map (Type
A Sign) for continuity. The Oshkosh
Riverwalk logo banner is to be long
lasting metal materials matching other
amenities.