Coachman Park September 2019 Imagine Clearwater Community Vision The Downtown Clearwater waterfront will be an active, authentic, iconic civic and open space that celebrates Clearwater’s history, natural beauty, culture, and diversity and anchors an economically vibrant downtown. - 2017 Master Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER 2 We expect our public spaces to... Be inclusive and accessible Support social infrastructure and foster community connection Be environmentally sustainable Drive economic development CITY OF CLEARWATER 3 Coachman Commons A vibrant, multiuse public park and arts destination available to residents and visitors year-round. Coachman Commons – Active: A public space that is available 365 days a year with art, events and activations for residents and visitors alike. – Authentic: Highlighting the city’s unique assets at the downtown waterfront as a versatile destination. – Iconic: Providing a high-quality arts destination and public space that uses light, sound and technology to immerse and engage visitors. – Open: Connected sets of public places impact civic engagement, environmental sustainability and economic development. ➢“Commons” verbiage equates resources available for all members of a society and creates shared language “Commons” ➢Transitions the Imagine Clearwater initiative into concrete concept as the city moves from planning to construction ➢Captures both physical assets, like Coachman Park, the library, and waterfront activity, but also the spirit of a shared civic commons and public space that is available and accessible to everyone CITY OF CLEARWATER 6 Objectives ➢ Re-establish the public’s ownership of the city’s waterfront public space ➢ Energize and engage the community around new concept for Coachman Commons rung? 3 an I . .1313? in: im-ul12-3 'k?fEHfis? . . . -..W.flw&M.x 06410le .4 . bl? NM . 9? INN - . . . . . I c? 3L Li?'nu'l . Mm 0 I .. Coachman Commons September 2019