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Comments and ideas we’ve heard so far from multiple engagement processes are summarized below.

  • El Camino Trail Public Engagement (2008)
  • Inner Loop North Public Engagement (2021)
  • Pont De Rennes Public Engagement (2021-2022)
  • Aqueduct Reimagined Public Engagement (2022)
  • High Falls Concept Plan Survey (2023)
  • High Falls State Park Advisory Group Interviews (2024)

Safety at lower level

Connectivity

Connect communities breaking transportation barriers

Connectivity

Include playful elements and tie to the historical elements

Programming

Loop trails with mile markers

Connectivity

Bathrooms

Programming

Trail materials to be more natural, like stone dust

Ecology

Re-activate former museum visitor center

Programming

Campground in the city for the youths

Programming

Foster environmental stewardship

Ecology

Trail & benches

Connectivity

Prioritize pedestrian and cyclist traffic

Connectivity

Serve diverse population

Equity

Native planting

Ecology

Early wins

Programming

Separate cyclist/ pedestrian/ tourist from vehicular traffic

Connectivity

Cultural hub of year-round events and programs

Programming

Speed control measurements

Connectivity

Inclusive park that integrates nature, urban infrastructure and historic significance

Ecology

Universal design and inclusivity

Equity

Promote neighborhood ownership through planting maintenance

Equity

Passive recreation, like yoga

Programming

Native American trails

Programming

Parking

Connectivity

Connect people to the water

Programming

Artwork integration

Programming

River Access

Programming

Industrial history contributing to Erie Canal development

Programming

Pocket gardens

Ecology

Beauty of nature

Ecology

Sense of belonging

Equity

Separate bicycle and pedestrian paths

Connectivity

Equal access to river in all seasons; ramps in winter can be problematic

Equity

Accessibility and safety for seniors

Connectivity

Wayfinding for all ages

Equity

Linking residents in farther areas to a local bus route, ensuring sidewalks lead somewhere, etc.

Connectivity

Separate trail use for senior visitors

Connectivity

Changing the public perception, introducing a policing presence sensitively

Equity

Gorge wall stair, elevator

Connectivity

Relaxing

Programming

Study forest and bird communities

Ecology

Photography

Programming

Engage younger generations

Programming

Need off-street connector to High Falls

Connectivity

Cleanliness

Equity

Safety signs

Connectivity

Active trail with letterboxing or geocaching

Connectivity

Amenities like fountains for visitors and pets

Programming

Acknowledge and celebrate historic communities, buildings, resources, “history of sustainability”

Programming

Improve Infrastructure, like shade structure, for future activities

Programming

Address displacement concerns, address community skepticism, give the neighboring communities a sense of ownership

Equity

Enhance Sister City Relationship

Connectivity

Aesthetics of Bridge

Connectivity

Appropriate plants for dry shaded areas

Ecology

Avoid impact vehicular travel on St Paul (cars and large trucks), pedestrian access from across the bridge

Connectivity

Seating along trails

Connectivity

Urban wildness

Ecology

Bike from adjacent destinations to High Falls

Programming

Educational programs, nature exploration, recreational activities

Ecology

Priority on learning opportunities including an ecology center

Programming

Focus on being environmentally friendly, make use of alternate energy and think about waste management

Ecology

Engage with those who don’t have internet

Equity

Slower car traffic

Connectivity

Butterfly garden

Ecology

ADA

Equity

Signs should be multi-language

Equity

Public transportation / trolley between city-wide destinations

Connectivity

Integration into downtown, to the Inner Loop Project, etc.

Connectivity

Enhance community unity through multi language signs

Equity

Drive infill businesses in disinvested areas

Equity

Connect kids and adults to natural environment

Ecology

ADA accessible pickup and dropoff areas

Equity

Collaboration and unity within communities

Equity

Year-round festivals and events

Programming

Traffic safety and speed control + signage

Connectivity

Ecology Center

Ecology

Blue lights

Connectivity

Concern over gentrification and displacement

Equity

Programming all year round

Programming

Reclaim industrialized areas to connect people with nature

Programming

Interpretive signs

Programming

Traffic control

Connectivity

Event center

Programming

Safe and welcoming access routes to the park from adjacent neighborhoods

Connectivity

Revitalize RoC waterfront

Programming

Planning for 8 to 80 yrs

Equity

“What would the gorge look like without human involvement?”

Ecology

Sustainability and ecological stewardship

Ecology

RTS access and need for buses to route to the site

Connectivity

Educational programming of immigrant history, Hickey Freeman clothing company, geological history, Olmsted Parks, and railroad history

Programming

Connectivity (walkability and bike connection between High Falls and Inner Loop)

Connectivity

Picnic

Programming

Capitalize on views, water quality and safety issues

Ecology

Solar-power implements

Programming

Community-driven initiative to maintain park’s green spaces

Equity

Clear debris from river

Ecology

There needs to be investment in the community, the bordering neighborhoods are predominantly low-income and would benefit from park programs and learning opportunities

Equity

Accessibility and wayfinding that is inclusive of the large deaf and disabled population in Rochester

Equity

Cost to enter

Equity

Mural art to enhance community building

Programming

Multi-modal transportation, bike access, trails, pedestrian access, cross-city programs

Connectivity

Community gardens

Programming

Shade

Ecology
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