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RIVER ASSETS IN HAMILTON AND MIDDLETOWN

2010

Forest Hills Country Club in Middletown, Ohio

Historic golf course Former estate of Armco

founder George Verity 41 acres on the Great Miami

River in Downtown Middletown

Future plans to include lifestyle living with green space, bike trail and amphitheater

Riverside Athletic Club – Hamilton,Ohio

Anchor facility in Riverside Riverwalk project.

Tennis and fitness facility with 300 current members.

Partnerships with Institutions: Health Care and Educational Institutions with the potential for other partnerships

Riverside Riverwalk Project Participating and Supporting

Organizations

Riverside Riverwalk Concept Drawing and Site Plan

•$ 40M - projected investment• 200 permanent jobs• 500 construction jobs• Proposed pedestrian bridge• Bike Trail – Marina• Walkable Waterfront

Riverside Riverwalk RiverviewEast Bank Concept

DrawingView from the West

Bank

Rivers are resources for recreation, athletic training and wellness ---- Recreational & Fitness Use of River Increasing

Increased use of the river and adjacent area for recreation. National trends are reflected locally and in Ohio. Data from Tourism Study supports river as focal point for recreation in Butler County. Canoeing Fishing Bike Walking

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Recreational Use by Category

Millions of people participate in activities connected to the river. 2008 National Sporting Goods Association

Millions

10M 42.2M 44.7M 96.6M

Strategy and Funding Process

Policy

Strategy

FundingLocal PrivateState Non-ProfitFederal Institutions

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Walkable Waterfronts

Collaborative Partnerships to develop projects with Institutional partners

Funding Sources Meet Strategy for Riverfront Development

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is passed by Congress in 2009.

RZEBs and RZFBs allocations are distributed to major Cities and Counties.

Butler County Port Authority conducts Stimulus Fund Seminar in April 2009. Roland Lutz attends program.

In 2009 Vision 2020 organizes Riverfront Committee.

Funding with Bonds

Roland Lutz submits RFP for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. (January 2010)

RZFBs are approved contingent on financing.

Financing, Letter of Credit must be obtained by June 15th for RZFBs.

For more information on BCPA financing and project visit www.butlerport.org

Butler County Port Authority March 2nd Board Meeting Process

Quality of Life for recreation, education and fitness. Policy is evolving such as Restoring Prosperity that emphasizes “walkable waterfronts” and redevelopment of the metropolitan areas.

The Great Miami River