Norfolks new Riverfront project & Johnson park Renovation has begun

[ItsAllAboutMe]

Impressive.

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[TitosBuritoBarn]

I like what they’re doing with the river. The buildings already look a bit dated though.

[Coyote]

I believe that this will be a great addition if they can find the financial support for this.
I have the think where this Johnson park renovations and this new Riverfront project fill be.
But I am all for this for Norfolk!

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Riverfront restoration project begins after half-century delay

It’s been roughly 50 years in the making, but the effort to revitalize Norfolk’s riverfront is finally underway. Following decades of setbacks, ranging from a void of funding to a lack of engagement from city leadership, the project is finally breaking ground at Johnson Park this week thanks to a newfound surplus of both in the past half-decade, with an aim to expand recreation, business and tourism throughout the city.

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Norfolk to break ground Aug. 2 on $14 million North Fork Riverfront Project

OMAHA — The City of Norfolk is set to break ground Aug. 2 on a $14 million riverfront project that aims to bring more recreation to the north fork of the Elkhorn River. The changes aim to make the river more accessible to the public. The 10 a.m. ceremony will celebrate plans to rebuild Johnson Park, along the river, and the river itself. Eight 18-inch whitewater rapids-style drops will be added between the First Street railroad bridge and the Norfolk Avenue bridge.



Renderings from JEO Consulting Group of Norfolk show what the new Johnson Park and North Fork Riverfront could look like. (Courtesy of City of Norfolk)

Changes will provide more ways to enjoy the water, whether by kayak or at a beach being created. Norfolk’s Parks and Recreation director, Nate Powell, said the city wants to create a “great place” for residents and “a new destination” for visitors. Norfolk’s North Fork Riverfront Project, much like Omaha’s Missouri River effort, includes plans for an amphitheater with a permanent stage, festival space and entertainment spaces for young people, including playground-style equipment.



Renderings from JEO Consulting Group of Norfolk show what the new Johnson Park and North Fork Riverfront could look like. (Courtesy of City of Norfolk)


“I am excited to see the efforts of so many come together and bring this project forward to the Norfolk community,” Powell said. “These are exciting times for Norfolk, and I am happy to be a small part of the project.” Federal highway funds will cover about $3.8 million of the riverfront project’s costs, for bridge work. Private donors and funds will cover about $3.5 million. Federal coronavirus relief funds will cover about $1.4 million. More than $1 million apiece will come from Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District funds; grants; water, sewer and sanitary funds; and city KENO funds.

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Norfolk holds groundbreaking for Riverfront Project