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| 86 | 2022 | House | Andy Barr | Barr | Andy | B001282 | Republican | KY | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | Blanton s Landing Revitalization in Frankfort, KY | BLANTON S LANDING REVITALIZATION IN FRANKFORT, KY | In 2018, the City of Frankfort completed its Downtown Master Plan. That plan envisions a number of public projects that will support the downtown economy and improve quality of life. Chief among the plan’s proposed improvements is the activation of the Blanton’s Landing space.Blanton’s Landing is currently an underutilized parking lot and open space area bordered by the Kentucky River to the south and a large cliff face to the north. A set of steps from the parking lot lead down to a path with a small floating dock.A feasibility study completed by design consultant MKSK in 2021 presents concepts for four basic elements at Blanton’s Landing: a Kentucky River overlook at Ann Street; a dock underneath the overlook; an outdoor entertainment venue on the long, flat space of the landing’s east end; and a land-based terrace connecting all three of those spaces. The revitalized Blanton’s Landing will provide opportunities for riverfront recreation along a waterfront promenade, outdoor dining, docking and mooring of boats, and other open-air events. The proposed terrace scheme provides the best opportunity to reconnect with the water, a durable structure within the fluctuating levels of the Kentucky River, and multiple opportunities for waterside recreation. See http://www.frankfort.ky.gov/654/Blantons-Landing for a copy of the feasibility study and visualization of the concepts.The City seeks Economic Development Initiative funding to support final design and construction of the River Terrace element (from Ann Street to Goodwood), Phase I of the overall Blanton’s Landing redevelopment. The River Terrace infrastructure will connect downtown businesses to the waterfront and increase viewsheds of the Kentucky River. Construction of this riverfront plaza will involve approximately 1,300 linear feet of terrace plaza with multiple connection points to commercial downtown properties, a park, an event center, and floating dock facilities.Located in a federally-designated Opportunity Zone, revitalization of Blanton’s Landing will support business growth, river-related tourism, and other economic development. The transformative project is a key strategy for drawing residents and visitors downtown.A revitalized Blanton’s Landing will benefit both Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District as well as the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Following in the steps of Kentucky cities like Owensboro and Knoxville, Frankfort seeks to revitalize its waterfront to attract new economic development downtown. Located in Frankfort’s federally-designated Opportunity Zone, the proposed terrace project will support downtown business growth, promoted new waterfront development, and unlock river-based tourism. This activity will increase local tax revenues, create jobs, and improve quality of life.The City of Frankfort seeks to revitalize the empty Blanton’s Landing property along the Kentucky River to create a public waterfront destination, support downtown economic development, and promote river-related tourism.One of downtown Frankfort’s unique features is the existence of two riverfronts, each with its own character, opportunities, and challenges. While the west riverfront is easily seen and accessible along some of its length, the south riverfront is much more hidden, with few public viewsheds and linear accessibility. In many ways, although closer to the heart of downtown, the downtown has over the years turned its back on the south riverfront.In 2020, the City of Frankfort initiated a planning process to create new access to the south riverfront. Design consultant MKSK led the community through a series of workshops to identify development alternatives for the Blanton’s Landing area, an empty property along the river beneath the East Main Street end of the Capitol Avenue Bridge. Owned by the City, the area was used for more than 100 years as a wharf, lumberyard, and plastics factory. Revitalization of Blanton’s Landing will provide opportunities for residents and visitors to reconnect with the Kentucky River, support downtown businesses, and promote new waterfront development | 315 W. 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 | 1000000 |