July 22, 2010 - Dallas Trinity River Project

Dia Siete.





The project covers 20 miles of the Trinity River,approx. 10,000 acres.
This project addresses a number of regional concerns, though flood protection remains the essential cornerstone of this multifaceted effort.
The interrelated components of the project are:
– Flood Protection
– Environmental Restoration
– Recreation
– Transportation
– Community/economic development

Resolution of Levee issues
• More frequent mowing cycles
• Rip rap/drainage relocation for erosion
• Soil borings will determine needs for diaphragm walls
• Work with other agencies to determine needs
• The Trinity River Corridor Project will provide many of
the “fixes” for the unacceptable conditions of the levee
system

– Diaphragm walls
– Chain of wetlands
– Removal of ATSF Railroad Bridge
– Raising/fattening the levees

The design concept for a 10,000acre portion of the Trinity River Corridor from Royal Lane down to IH635/IH20past the Trinity River Audubon Center.
The promenade will accommodate 19,000 people during peak events and activities
• 80% of the promenade will be shaded throughout the course of the day.
Shade structures take the place of tree vegetation in this plaza preserving views of the downtown skyline and promenade, while Seating walls are integrated with the topography and provide illumination at night.
• Interactive fountains and darkcolored, exposed aggregate concrete paving slopes into the lake as a beach.