The document summarizes the end use planning process for an old landfill site being converted to a multi-use community asset. A steering committee with city and county representatives was formed to guide the planning. Stakeholders provided input on compatible recreational uses like trails, archery, and river access. Conceptual plans were developed and vetted with the public. The final plan proposes converting the landfill site into a mixed-use area with both active and passive recreation opportunities while respecting the active landfill operations.

1. End Use Planning
Turning an Old Landfill Into a
Multi-Use Community Asset
Presented by:
Michael J. Miller, CHMM
Vice President

2. Introduction
• Project Background / Context
• Site History and Current Operations
• End Use Planning Process

3. Project Background / Context
• Project Initiation
• City’s intent – Mixed Use
• Compatibility with landfill
closure and operations
• City’s needs and
recreational interests
• Stakeholder interest

4. Site History and Current Operations
• 570 acres Site
• Early development dates to the 1920s
• MSW landfilling 1956 - 1990
• Existing solid waste and natural features

8. End Use Planning Process

9. Steering Committee Formation
• Representatives from:
• City Planning, Parks and Recreation, Law, and
Public Works
• Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
• Lower Platte South NRD
• Convened in March 2014
• Guided tour of the site
• Discussion of background / institutional knowledge
• Identification of stakeholders
• Discussion and formation of project goals

10. Steering Committee Formation (cont’d)
• Project goals established at outset:
– Compatible with active landfill operations
– Safe access
– Compelling plan
– Highlight natural resources
– Identify capital needs and funding
mechanisms

11. Development of Project Databook
• Designed to be a companion resource
to the End Use Plan
• Databook included:
• Existing site information
• Land use of site and
surrounding areas
• Natural resources
• Current Solid Waste
Operations
• Opportunities and constraints

13. Stakeholder Engagement and
Public Participation
• Focused stakeholder engagement
• Public participation
• Community Workshop

15. Active Recreation
– Archery and Shooting
Sports
– Cycling
– Cross Country Trails
Passive Recreation
– Nature Trails and
Boardwalks
– Ecological Education
– River Access

16. Workshop Outcomes
• Multi-purpose and multi-modal
• Enhance use of natural resources
• Promote year round use
• Good neighbor
• Access and connectivity
• Understanding of participants

17. Additional Stakeholder Engagement
• Focused surveys
• Delineation of use areas
• Utilization timeline and peak
demand
• Funding ability
• Compatibility

18. Development of Conceptual Plans
• Multiple End Use Conceptual Plans
• Plan vetting
• Fatal flaws analysis
• Revisions and finalization

20. Presentation of Concepts and
Public Meeting

21. Presentation of Concepts and
Public Meeting (cont’d)

22. Presentation of Concepts and
Public Meeting (cont’d)

23. Presentation of Concepts and
Public Meeting (cont’d)

24. North 48th Street End Use Plan
A year in the making but setting the
stage for decades to come!

25. What’s Next?
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Approval (May 2015)
• THOR, Trails Have Our Respect – IMBA
Local Chapter Affiliate (June 2015)

26. Questions?