Town Of San Anselmo: COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE REIMAGINE CREEK PARK PROJECT

Press release from the Town of San Anselmo:

August 23, 2021

San Anselmo’s Creek Park is undergoing a transformation.

  When Marin County initiated the San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction Project (SAFRR) in 2010, its purpose was to mitigate barriers that cause San Anselmo creek to overflow its banks and flood our downtown.  The project’s main focus is the demolition of the structures that block the flow of the creek during heavy rains.  Removing buildings on San Anselmo Avenue would also open up a Town jewel, Creek Park. SAFRR became an opportunity to piggyback on the County’s construction and Reimagine what Creek Park can be for San Anselmo. The County's Flood District will be providing an update on the SAFRR project 

DESIGNING THE VISION  In 2019, the Town conducted a design competition to Reimagine Creek Park.  This attracted renowned landscape architecture practices who produced stunning design concepts. The Town Council selected RHAA’s concept, deeming it a transformative vision for this gem in the heart of our downtown.

THE PANDEMIC AND THE PLAZA  While the pandemic has slowed the process, it has also given us the interim plaza. The public space has been a resounding success and has proven the need and value for just such an amenity in downtown San Anselmo.

THE REIMAGINE TIMELINE  The complexity of the flood mitigation work and Reimagining Creek Park requires a flexible schedule. Covid-19 has presented delays. State infrastructure funding issues have also postponed the replacement of the Winship Park bridge in Ross which must precede the creek modifications in San Anselmo. Current projections call for the restoration and reimagining construction to occur in 2023.

YOUR INPUT  But our progress continues and as we resolve the park’s final plans, we want to hear your wishes for the final features of the park. Community engagement has been a hallmark ofReimagine Creek Park. Please let us know your thoughts by participating in this survey. To participate: click on the link below, or scan the QR code, or visit the project page on the Town's website. This input will be used to formulate concepts for the design and eventual use of the plaza. Look for announcements in the Town Manager's Newsletter for upcoming community engagement opportunities

 You can access the survey by visiting the Project Page on the Town of San Anselmo's website:

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Thank you for your participation!

This press release was produced by the Town of San Anselmo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.