6^th to 16^th Street Project Survey 2

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The Kinnickinnic (KK) River between S. 6th and S. 16th Streets (south of W. Harrison Avenue, north of W. Cleveland Avenue) is being redesigned into a greenway. To provide enough room to safely move floodwaters during heavy storms and to naturalize the river, the river corridor will be widened, and more than 4,000 feet of concrete channel lining will be removed and replaced with a natural stream design. The appearance of the new river will be similar to the restoration project recently completed in Pulaski Park. To learn more about the project visit the 6th-16th Street project page.

We need your input! Based on the results of the previous survey in July 2022, we developed three design options for the 6th to 16th Street KK River greenway. Please provide your responses to this survey by November 7, 2022. Note that some amenities such as public art are not shown in the concepts presented but will be incorporated in future design phases.

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This survey first asks you which overall layout and theme you prefer and then asks more detailed questions about specific design elements. We will use results from this survey to combine the best ideas and create one final design concept for the new KK River greenway. We will share the single design concept with the public before advancing to final design.

To accompany each question below, there are artistic drawings for each design option. Click on the image to make them larger. Use the back button to return to the survey.

1. Overall, which design layout and theme for the greenway do you like the best? (Choose one option, click images to enlarge)

Option A: Angular and modern design with a visually open landscape, informal overlooks and landforms

Option B: Natural greenway with curvy paths and a focus on being immersed in nature

Option C: Traditional park-like feel with a focus on gathering spaces and community amenities

Option A: Angular and modern design with a visually open landscape, informal overlooks and landforms

Option B: Natural greenway with curvy paths and a focus on being immersed in nature

Option C: Traditional park-like feel with a focus on gathering spaces and community amenities

Other, please describe:

2. The results of the first survey showed that seating and small gathering areas were important features. Of the options presented below, which gathering space design do you prefer? (choose one)

Option A: Contemporary overlooks with seating, perched at the top of the river bank

Option B: Curved informal seating areas away from street

Option C: Traditional park benches in rectangular overlooks at street level, with smaller bench pockets along the paths

Option A: Contemporary overlooks with seating, perched at the top of the riverbank

Option B: Curved informal seating areas away from street

Option C: Traditional park benches in rectangular overlooks at street level, with smaller bench pockets along the paths

Other, please describe:

3. From the results of the first survey, the most popular options for the riverbank at Modzrejewski Playfield included trees, native vegetation and access to the river. Each of the design options incorporate these elements in different ways. Which design do you like best of the following three options? (Choose one)

Option A: Upper plaza adjacent to playfield, lawn terraces and stone seating on the bank, and a sloping accessible path to the river.

Option B: Rustic stepped stone blocks provide informal seating; a switchback pathway provides access to the river.

Option C: Oval-shaped sweeping paths to the river surrounding a stepped lawn and native vegetation.

Option A: Upper plaza adjacent to playfield, lawn terraces and stone seating on the bank, and a sloping accessible path to the river.

Option B: Rustic stepped stone blocks provide informal seating; a switchback pathway provides access to the river.

Option C: Oval-shaped sweeping paths to the river surrounding a stepped lawn and native vegetation.

Other, please describe:

4. A new multi-use path will provide safe off-street bicycle and walking options. Additional walking paths will be provided on the opposite side of the river. In all options the proposed multi-use path will cross several streets and will be next to Harrison Ave for a portion of the greenway. For the multi-use path next to Harrison Ave, which path location do you prefer? (Choose one)

Option A: The multi-use path is at the same level as Harrison Ave and has limited space for planting between the street and the path.

Option B: The multi-use path rises and falls along the riverbank, moving away from Harrison Ave and coming close to the water multiple times. A separate traditional sidewalk stays at street level.

Option C: The multi-use path is at the same level as Harrison Ave but allows more space between the street and path for trees.

Option A: The multi-use path is at the same level as Harrison Ave and has limited space for planting between the street and the path.

Option B: The multi-use path rises and falls along the riverbank, moving away from Harrison Ave and coming close to the water multiple times. A separate traditional sidewalk stays at street level.

Option C: The multi-use path is at the same level as Harrison Ave but allows more space between the street and path for trees.

Other, please describe:

5. Harrison Avenue currently has on-street parking on both sides of the street. The south parking lane where it is next to the river corridor (between S. 9^th Street and S. 16^th Street), currently has space for approximately 80 on-street parking spaces. To make room for trees, stormwater treatment, and safer pedestrian crosswalks, would you be in favor of the City removing some on-street parking? (choose one)

Yes, removing all the on-street parking on the south side of the street is acceptable (removing approximately 80 spaces)

Yes, removing up to 50% of the on-street parking spaces on the south side is acceptable (removing approximately 40 spaces)

Yes, removing up to 25% of the on-street parking spaces on the south side is acceptable (removing approximately 20 spaces)

No, do not remove any on-street parking on Harrison Avenue

I’m not sure

Other, please describe:

6. What traffic calming and safe street crossing improvements would you like to see where the new paths cross 9^th Pl, 13^th St and 16^th St? (Select all that apply)

Option A: Curb extensions, possibly with space for stormwater treatment

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Option B: High visibility crosswalks

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Option C: Raised crosswalks

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Option D: Pedestrian refuge islands

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Option E: Pedestrian/bike crossing signage

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Option F: Pedestrian-activated flashing beacons (lights)

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Option A: Curb extensions, possibly with space for stormwater treatment

Option B: High visibility crosswalks

Option C: Raised crosswalks

Option D: Pedestrian refuge islands

Option E: Pedestrian/bike crossing signage

Option F: Pedestrian-activated flashing beacons (lights)

None of the above

Other, please describe:

7. In which area do you live? (see map):

a. Within a few blocks of the project area

b. Farther than a few blocks but within the neighborhood (roughly South of Lincoln, north of Oklahoma, and between 6th and 16th Streets) (area 1)

c. Outside the neighborhood but in the Near South Side (area 2)

d. Elsewhere in the Milwaukee area

e. Other

8. Which age range are you in?

a. Under 18

b. 18 to 34

c. 35 to 49

d. 50 to 64

e. Over 65

9. What is your zip code?

10. Would you like to sign up for email updates about the 6th-16th Street project? Enter your email address here:

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6th to 16th Street Project Survey 2

6^th to 16^th Street Project Survey 2