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Right Perpendicular to the trail are two path offshoots with plazas placed at the entrances of two parks. This is the Ahwaga Park plaza at the east end of the Riverwalk. The information kiosk (graphic panels by Pannier Graphics) matches the one at the Draper Park entrance. The patterned concrete walk is integrally colored (Solomon Colors) and highlighted to resemble the original slate walks throughout Owego Village. Custom 'Decatur' bike bollards (Sternberg Lighting) resemble the boat moorings found on exposed foundation walls. Recycled plastic benches (Barco Products) in a cedar color, and Dumor all-steel trash receptacles are additional site amenities. Above The decorative LED pedestrian lighting (Sternberg) provides ample illumination for the parkscape. The Dark Sky-approved cutoffs focus the light directly downward to reduce light pollution. Original stone blocks in Draper Park were saved and reused. Bottom, Right The Draper Park overlook along the upper path has a bluestone wall with a rock-faced finish commonly called "Llenroc." Llenroc (Cornell spelled backwards) replicates the texture and pattern of Lockport limestone used to construct the Ezra Cornell villa between 1865 and 1875. The capstone is bluestone from Upstate New York with a thermal finish. The railing is powder-coated steel. Discussions with local historians identified much about the project site. Highlighting this important history became a key design objective for materials selection and the interpretation of the former river commerce and navigation. Maintenance Operation and maintenance costs of the Riverwalk were minimized through conscientious design. The trail's width accommodates service and snow removal vehicles, flood cleanup and landscape equipment. All concrete pavement joints were dowelled and sealed to assure a continuous surface with no threat of movement at the joints. LED lighting was installed for its low cost and durability of fixtures during flood events. Master gardeners have adopted the plantings and continue to divide perennials and grasses to sustain the planted edge that separates pedestrians from the stabilized riverbank. 54 Landscape Architect and Specifier News Project Team Landscape Architect: HAAS Landscape Architects • Project Manager – Michael Haas, PLA • Project Designer – Jessel Champoux, PLA Civil Engineer: Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. • Project Manager – James McDuffee, P.E. Hydraulic Engineer: Woidt Engineering and Consulting, P.C. Survey & Environmental: Shumaker Engineering and Land Surveying General Contractor: ProCon Contracting, Vestal, NY Patterned Concrete - Collins Concrete Construction Masonry - Benaquisto Masonry Precast Concrete - Binghamton Precast & Supply Co. Landscape Contractor - Watson Farms, LLC Owner: The Village of Owego (Owner), Kevin Millar, Mayor (present) Riverwalk Steering Committee Vendors Bridges: Light Poles & Bollards – Sternberg Lighting (Decatur) Trash Receptacles: Dumor, Inc. (102-32 All Steel Receptacle) Benches: Barco Products (Model Gtb-800, color – cedar) Bike Racks: Sternberg Graphic Panels & Interpretive Pedestals: Pannier Graphics Pavement Color Manufacturer: Solomon Colors, Inc. Seatblock Lighting (Submersible LED fixture): Prisma Architectural Lighting