The document discusses plans for flood mitigation and recreation in New Richmond, Ohio. It proposes (1) raising awareness of floodplain regulations through wayfinding signs; (2) utilizing permeable surfaces and native vegetation to respect the environment; and (3) providing educational opportunities about the local river and floodplain. Additionally, it suggests improving connectivity to the river and downtown through walking trails and a pedestrian bridge, and supporting recreation through a skate park, baseball diamond, playground, and connecting trail systems to create a "green loop" around the community.

1. Flood Mitigated Parcels Parcels within the Ohio River floodplain that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deems un-buildable for insurable structures

2. FEMA Regulations NO: Curbs, gutters Fencing Insurable structures Manufactured homes Fully paved concrete surfaces Structures with walls (restrooms are permitted) *structures must also contain FLOOD PROOF sewer, water and power

3. 1) Raising Awareness of New Richmond Wayfinding Cohesive Design

4. Novelty Factor Front Street

5. 2) Respect Environment If hard surface is needed, utilize pervious pavers

6. Environment continued Native Vegetation (low-maintenance, pollution filtration) Keep Riparian Vegetation Anything around a river or stream

7. 3) Provide Educational Opportunities SD1

8. 4) Connectivity To the River & Downtown Walking trails Across US 52 Pedestrian Bridge

9. 5) Support Rest & Recreation

11. Some Demographics Ages 0-19- roughly 33% of population in New Richmond Of the 788 households in N.R., 581 are considered to be family households The village needs to provide services and recreation to fit the needs of this large demographic

12. Active Recreation Area Keep/expand Skate Park Baseball Diamond Playground Parking Lot Use existing right-of-ways for parking areas around perimeter of active & passive recreational areas

13. Passive Recreation Area “ Highwater Trail” Capitalize on Stream Create a winding path system Assumes targeting land purchases Utilize pervious pavement technology Connect trail to Sycamore Street at one end & extend Riverwalk/Festival Park at other end-create “green loop” via Highwater Trail

14. Other Small Scale Ideas Rain Garden Community Compost Dog Park Prairie Restoration Vegetable Garden

15. Existing Homes on Market Convert two single family homes on the East side of Market Street between Elm & Plum to recreational themed retail uses (example: restaurant or specialty retail) Connect to trail system at the rear of lots

16. Large Scale (contingent that the Festival Park owner does not sell)