Lowell Park: Reconnecting a City to Its Waterfront
Abstract
Stillwater lies in one of the most beautiful locations in Minnesota. It harbors a rich history
linked to the river and was one of the first settlements in Minnesota. As of late Stillwater’s
downtown has been a hot spot for tourists and travelers. Located only 18 miles from the
Twin Cities it attracts many people to this beautiful location. By creating an adjacent waterfront
that compliments the already beautiful and successful downtown it will encourage
more use and user circulation throughout more of the city.
The focus of this design will essentially be to complete Stillwater’s overall downtown by
re-designing and connecting it to its waterfront. Stillwater’s downtown currently seems unfinished because the potential of the urban waterfront is untapped. This design will create
another focal point for the city center, and utilize the huge potential of its urban waterfront.