Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. MAIN ENTRANCE
, Reorganize Traffic Lanes, Signaling and Signs for Improved Circulation , Directional Signs to Major Freeways , Pedestrian Promenade along River Connects Points East and West , Promote Gabriel Richard Park as an Entrance Feature to Belle Isle
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2. POINT OF ARRIVAL
, Boulevard with Sculptural Focal Point , Image Landscaping with Four Season Interest , Accent Lighting , Formal Theme
3. MAINTENANCE COMPLEX
, New Maintenance and Service Buildings , New Harbor Master Facility and Dock , New CSO Facility , Controlled Access , Tram Service Center , Employee Parking
5. SCOTT FOUNTAIN
, Convert Existing Roundabout to Pedestrian Plaza , Continue Restoration Efforts , Implement Annual Maintenance Program , Visitor Parking Area and Tram Stop , Formal Landscape Treatment with Flower Gardens , Pedestrian Connections to Central Promenade and to Basin , Basin Improvements to Complement Fountain, with Formal Gardens
6. SUNSET POINT
, , , , , , Hardscape Plaza and Edge Treatment with Panoramic Views Freedom Festival Functions Interpretive Sculpture with Emphasis on Detroit River Programmed Lunch Time Activities Extend Drive Closer to Point (Convert Existing Drive to Parking) Tram Stop
, Remove Remick Band Shell , New Parking Area for 200 Cars and 8 Tour Buses , Cultural Facilities Orientation Center - Nancy Brown Carillon Entry Plaza - Gift Shop - Information and Ticket Purchase - Exhibit Space and Theater - Staff Offices - Stroller Rental - Tram Stop , Renovate Johnson Memorial Gardens with New Specialty Gardens , New Japanese Garden Attraction , Renovate Conservatory , Renovate Aquarium into Great Lakes Interpretive Center , Renovate Greenhouse Complex with Retail and Display Focus , Childrens Garden , Convert Inselruhe (White) House to a Museum / Volunteer Organization Hdqtrs. , Expand and Improve Dossin Great Lakes Museum - Interactive Displays - Interpretive Plaza - Visiting Ship Mooring - Water Taxi and Tram Stop , Convert Existing Maintenance Facility into Cultural Court - Open Air Courtyard Activities and Displays - Horse Barn becomes Childrens Activities Space or Theater - East Wing becomes Senior Citizens Activity Center - Artists Retreat with Open Workshops / Demonstrations/ Apprenticeships - Restaurant - Interpretive Program - Saw Mill becomes Seasonal Events Place (sawmill, cider mill, maple syrup) - Maintenance (Satellite Facility)
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8. RENOVATED CASINO
, Multi-Purpose Banquet Facility , Extend Functional Use by Creating a Terrace Lawn and Ceremony Garden , Open View From South Terrace to River , Improve Parking and Service Systems with Tram Stop
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9. GREAT LAWN
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, Large Event / Festival Gathering Space , Power and Sound Systems and Portable Stage , Holiday Tree Display
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