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During 2006, the City of Pullman
completed construction of the downtown link of the Bill Chipman
Trail, creating a new way to walk or bike into downtown. A
ribbon-cutting ceremony
took place May 1, 2006,
in the new Pine Street Square.
The new Downtown Pullman Riverwalk
has been constructed on the northern, quieter side of the
Palouse River and includes landscaping, three pedestrian bridges,
period lighting, graceful seating and a cobblestone plaza
on Pine Street.
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Path of the
Downtown Riverwalk |
The path starts from along the
River behind the Armory, crosses Kamiaken Street, continues
along the river next to the Pufferbelly Depot, and finally connects
to the existing trail at Whitman Street. This final link completes
a continuous 7 miles of paved trail around the north end of
Pullman. |
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| Preliminary design
courtesy of B. Ryder |
The Downtown
Riverwalk includes a bridge that crosess the Palouse River
at Pine Street, allowing easy access into downtown Pullman. |
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| Preliminary design
courtesy of B. Ryder |
The route follows
the Palouse River on a cantilevered bridge at Pufferbelly
Depot
between Kamiaken Street and Grand Avenue. |
The Pullman Civic Trust worked for three years on this project.
The project could not have been accomplished without significant
work by our volunteers, who:
- Shaped and shared the Downtown Riverwalk Plan.
- Integrated feedback from stakeholders and modified the
Plan.
- Built concensus between planners and downtown business
owners.
- Made presentations to over 30 different groups.
- Worked closely with representatives from:
WSU Administration and Foundation
Pullman City Staff
Downtown business people
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
- Began discussions among downtown business owners/managers
who now meet regularly to discuss
important issues, changes and ideas in order to improve
communication, projects and
business success.
- Saw economic development improve as new buildings on Main
Street began construction that would accomodate increased foot
traffic coming from the Riverwalk.
The Riverwalk project budget of $1,070,000 allowed construction
of the trail, though additional enhancements such as more lighting,
increased landscaping and interpretive signs may require additional
funding. Donations to the Pullman Civic Trust are still welcome.
Every additional dollar will allow us to make the trail safer and
more enjoyable.
THANK YOU to all who have given a gift for the Riverwalk.
For more information, contact us by email
or phone (509) 338-9108.
How to Help
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