Clearwater Officials Want To Tap Into Residents' Imaginations

CLEARWATER, FL -- The community is invited to attend one or both of the upcoming public meetings to see the 15-percent designs of the Imagine Clearwater waterfront redevelopment master plan, the Coachman Park enhancements and to share feedback on the designs.

The meetings are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr.

Imagine Clearwater represents a vision of Clearwater by the citizens of Clearwater. While Stantec, the city of Clearwater's consultant on Imagine Clearwater, has been exploring ways to transform Imagine Clearwater from a master plan into a reality, it is paramount that the design stays true to the vision of the community.

Plans call for the waterfront to be anchored by a dynamic new open space bridging the waterfront with downtown Clearwater with new uses and elements unique to the city.

This includes revitalizing and enhancing Coachman Park to accommodate a greater variety of activities, including passive and active recreation, to promote year-round enjoyment.

• The Civic Gateway: A grand entry gateway at the site of the existing Harborview Center will invite pedestrians into the waterfront from Cleveland Street - Downtown's main street.
• The Green:Proceeding down an iconic staircase, visitors will be greeted by the sweeping Green, lined with native shade trees and anchored by a state-of-the-art new bandshell that will dramatically improve the event-going experience at the park.
• Coachman Garden: Featuring a modern new playground, with play equipment designed in collaboration with local artists, Coachman Garden will be located steps from the Main Library, providing families with another reason to visit and spend time in downtown.
• The Estuary: A lush respite for visitors in search of a quiet waterfront experience a short walk from the rest of Downtown, the Estuary will also provide a safe and convenient natural experience for Clearwater's young people to enjoy and study for generations to come.
• The Bluff Walk: Tying these sets of diverse experiences together will be the park's Bluff Walk, an active linear promenade that utilizes Clearwater's unique topography, provides unparalleled views, and stitches together the waterfront and downtown.

For more details or to provide feedback electronically, click here.

Image via city of Clearwater

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