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Waterfronts

Now more than ever, communities are recognizing the value of strengthened waterfront connections.

From linear stream corridors with trail and open space linkages to vibrant public parks adjacent to lakes and riverfronts, these areas offer special opportunities for placemaking that celebrate our connection to one of earth’s most precious resources.

Confluence is experienced in crafting plans for waterfront areas that promote wide ranging goals including community access, open space vitality, and environmental stewardship. We are familiar with the unique circumstances and issues affecting these areas, and are skilled in transforming potential site challenges and development limitations into opportunities for community education, interaction, and understanding.
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Athletics and Recreation Campus Life Civic and Cultural Community Engagement Corporate Corridor and Streetscape Digital Studio Education Environmental Graphics Health and Wellness Master Planning Mixed-Use Development Parks and Open Space Planning Residential Resorts and Hospitality Retail Rooftop Amenity Space Sustainability Transit and Transportation Urban Design Waterfronts
Falls Park Master Plan - National Design Competition Winner   Project Falls Park Master Plan - National Design Competition Winner Highland Bridge: Ford Plant Brownfield Redevelopment   Project Highland Bridge: Ford Plant Brownfield Redevelopment
South of Gray's Lake Master Plan   Project South of Gray's Lake Master Plan Weigand Marina Expansion at Lewis and Clark Lake   Project Weigand Marina Expansion at Lewis and Clark Lake Mississippi River Bridge Replacement   Project Mississippi River Bridge Replacement
The Cannery District - Riverfront Parks Master Plan   Work In Progress The Cannery District - Riverfront Parks Master Plan Gillson Park Beach House   Project Gillson Park Beach House
River One Campus   Project River One Campus National Western Center   Project National Western Center ASPIRIA: Mixed-Use Campus Master Plan   Work In Progress ASPIRIA: Mixed-Use Campus Master Plan
St. Cloud RiverWalk: Master Plan   Project St. Cloud RiverWalk: Master Plan Beyond the Loop – Integrated Urban Design Plan   Project Beyond the Loop – Integrated Urban Design Plan
Sauk Rapids Riverfront Park: Master Plan + Implementation   Project Sauk Rapids Riverfront Park: Master Plan + Implementation Gallery Park   Project Gallery Park The Park at the Mart   Project The Park at the Mart
Lake Olathe Park   Project Lake Olathe Park Downtown River Greenway   Project Downtown River Greenway
150 N Riverside Plaza   Project 150 N Riverside Plaza 700 at the River District   Project 700 at the River District 414 Light Street   Project 414 Light Street
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Rehabilitation   Project Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Rehabilitation Gold Star Families Memorial and Park   Project Gold Star Families Memorial and Park
Southbank Park   Project Southbank Park Wolf Point West   Project Wolf Point West E H Young Riverfront Park   Project E H Young Riverfront Park
Hickory Glen Park - Master Plan   Project Hickory Glen Park - Master Plan Arc of Dreams   Project Arc of Dreams
Raven Industries Corporate Headquarters   Project Raven Industries Corporate Headquarters Riverfront Streetcar Extension   Project Riverfront Streetcar Extension University of Iowa: Hancher Auditorium   Project University of Iowa: Hancher Auditorium
I-70 / Lewis & Clark Viaduct: Aesthetic Enhancements   Project I-70 / Lewis & Clark Viaduct: Aesthetic Enhancements U.S. 83/Broadway Bridge Replacement   Project U.S. 83/Broadway Bridge Replacement
KcICON: I-29 / I-35 Corridor Enhancement   Project KcICON: I-29 / I-35 Corridor Enhancement Cedar Rapids Greenway Parks   Project Cedar Rapids Greenway Parks Riverfront Crossings Park   Project Riverfront Crossings Park
 
 
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