11__21_actual PPT(merrimack)

University of Massachusetts Lowell: American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter

Merrimack Riverwalk ProjectProposal

Conceived by Professor Donald Leitch


Kristin Bartone

Brian Toner

Gregory Williams

Shaun Hevey

Proposed Merrimack Riverwalk Project


North Campus

Existing Paths

Proposed Path


East Campus


Observation Deck Observed on Oct 2014

Observation Deck:• Structural Analysis

• Rehabilitation vs New Construction

Premier Landscape:• Scenic View

• Wildlife

Underutilized Open Space



Observation Deck:• Missing Pieces

• Rot

• Safety Hazard

• Seasonal Weathering

Observation Deck Observed on Oct 29th



Existing Walkway Oct 29th

Walking Path:• Scenic View

• Secluded

• Wildlife

Existing Walkway Oct 29th



Walking Path:• Littered

• Overgrown

• Inaccessible

Merrimack River Dividing North and East Campus



Multiple Views of Beaver Brook Bridge

Pedestrian Bridge:• SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY!

• High Speed Traffic



Existing Conditions:• Wrecked Guardrails

• Rusted Handrails

• Weathering Damage

• Safety Hazard

Beaver Brook Bridge Guard Rail Beaver Brook Bridge Beaver Brook Bridge Railing



Current• Overgrown

• Littered

• Hazardous

Future• Rehabilitated Observation Deck

• Groomed Path Area

• Pedestrian/ Bike Bridge



Vision• Improve observation deck

complimenting Textile Memorial

Planned Layout along Merrimack River

Observation Deck

Textile Memorial Students discussing plans



Vision• Create and grade an eco-

friendly, multi-use path


Proposed path and recreational area

Open Space for Recreation



Vision• Integrating existing pathways

to become part of a loop around the river


Beaver Brook

Proposed Path Route Bridge



Benefits:

● Beautifies Lowell Area

● Environmental Remediation

● Connects Communities

● Family Picnic Area

● Student InvolvementView of inlet near Beaver Brook Oct 29th



View of the Merrimack River from proposed path

Wildlife along Merrimack River path



Additional Benefits:

● Historic Information

● Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

● Nature Facts for Children

● Open Space for Future Enhancement

Inlet Upstream of Beaver Brook Oct 29th

Students observing Beaver Brook on Oct 29th



Two Views of Beaver Brook Outlet



SUMMARY OF PROPOSED IDEAS

● Design a walkway from VFW Highway/Howe Bridge to existing walkway past Beaver Brook

● Evaluate current observation deck in front of University Facilities/Power Plant

● Work with City, University, and other officials



Project Deliverables

● Preliminary Design Drawing of:○ Path ○ Pedestrian/ Bike Bridge○ Observation Deck



Thank You!

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