Jan
14
5:30 PM17:30

Public Open House

  • Newman University Dugan Library and Campus Center (map)
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Discover how input, data and research come together at the next Riverfront Legacy Master Plan public open house. The event will take place on January 14 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Newman University Dugan Library and Campus Center, 3100 McCormick St. The Design Team will present their final recommendations for the master plan site, including final renderings and designs, a cost breakdown of the plan and funding strategies.

Parking

Parking will be available at any of the surface parking lots (shown in green on the below map) on the Newman University campus. While all on-campus parking is within a short walk of the event location, we encourage carpooling to the event. Handicapped accessible parking spaces are limited (shown in purple on the below map). There will be two golf carts on campus to provide assistance to the event entrance if needed. Download printable parking map.

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Public Open House
Nov
14
6:30 PM18:30
Community Engagement

Public Open House

The next opportunity to engage in the Riverfront Legacy Master Planning process will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman St. The Design Team will present preliminary design concepts of the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan site. Estimated costs for each concept also will be included.

A presentation from the Design Team will start promptly at 6:30 p.m., followed by an opportunity for attendees to offer opinions about the various features of the design concepts. An online option to offer opinions will be ready within a few days after the open house at www.riverfrontlegacywichita.org.

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Oct
17
5:30 PM17:30
Community Engagement

Public Open House

Learn about the market opportunities and realities of the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan site at the Public Open House on October 17. At this meeting, the Design Team will present preliminary market analysis from RCLCO that will inform the eventual scenarios that will be presented to the community at the November 14th public open house. In addition, hear from the Design Team about how the prior studies of the planning site will inform the current master plan. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and comments with the Design Team.

The event will occur on Thursday, October 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Century II Exhibition Hall (225 W. Douglas).

The community is also encouraged to provide comments and their vision for the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan area anytime at www.riverfrontlegacywichita.org/contact.

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Sep
24
to Sep 25
Community Engagement

Urban Explorations

Urban Explorations are walking tours that allow participants a first-hand look at the area encompassing the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan.

Want to understand what is important to conference space for a city, or what happens behind the scenes when Music Theatre Wichita performs? What about a look at the river and how the east bank can connect to the west bank?

Come explore, learn and ask questions, or give comments about what you see and hear.

RSVP's are required and can be made at bit.ly/UrbanExplorations

Four tours will occur throughout September 24 and 25, with members of the design team and the local coalition leading the process providing information about activation of the river, green space, as well as convention and performing arts spaces.

The tours will occur at the below dates and times:
September 24 from 5 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Meet at the east connecting lobby at The Jester statue between Bob Brown Expo Hall and Century II, 225 W. Douglas near the box office. Public parking is available on the east side of the buildings. Handicapped parking is available on the west side of Century II.

September 25 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 - 1 p.m.
- Meet in the Riverview Ballroom in the Hyatt Regency, 400 West Waterman. Surface parking is available just south and east of the main entrance of the hotel.

Spanish-language translators will be available.

The community is encouraged to share their vision for the riverfront at https://www.riverfrontlegacywichita.org/contact

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Urban Explorations/Exploraciones Urbanas es el título de recorridos a pie que permiten a los participantes una mirada de primera mano a la zona que abarca el Riverfront Legacy Master Plan.

¿Le gustaría entender que es lo importante para el espacio de conferencias de una ciudad, o lo que sucede detrás de las escenas cuando actúan en el Music Theatre Wichita? ¿Qué tal una mirada al río y cómo el banco del este puede conectarse con el banco del oeste?

Venga a explorar, aprender y hacer preguntas, o a compartir sus comentarios sobre lo que ve y oye. Es necesario hacer Reservación y la puede hacer en bit.ly/UrbanExplorations.

Cuatro recorridos se llevarán a cabo durante el 24 y 25 de septiembre, con los miembros del equipo de diseño y la coalición local liderando el proceso y proporcionando información sobre la activación del río, espacios verdes, así como los espacios de convenciones y artes escénicas.

Los recorridos se llevarán a cabo en las siguientes fechas y horarios:
24 de septiembre de 5 - 6 p.m. y 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
25 de septiembre de 7:30 a 8:30 a.m. y 12:00 - 1 p.m.

Se anima a la comunidad a compartir su visión del Riverfront en https://www.riverfrontlegacywichita.org/contact.

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Jul
31
4:30 PM16:30
Community Engagement

Public Open House

The first opportunity for the public to begin sharing their vision about the east bank of the Arkansas River will be an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at The Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita. A brief presentation is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.

Members from the local coalition funding the plan, as well as a team from Populous, the global design firm selected to lead the planning process, as well as RCLCO Real Estate Advisors and Olin Design, will provide an overview of what to expect over the next few months as the comprehensive plan comes together and answer questions.

During the open house, people will be encouraged to share their vision for the area through interactive opportunities. A map of the area can be viewed at this link.

WHAT:           First Riverfront Legacy Master Plan Open House
WHEN:          4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019
WHERE:        The Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita

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