 VISION:
Our
vision is that the Columbus Riverwalk project will broaden the
use of the land along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway for the
citizens of our entire community, stimulate tourism, improve
quality of life, protect the environment and strengthen the
economy.
PROJECT:
The
Riverwalk Project started in 1999. A group of concerned citizens
came together and worked with the city on acquiring the funds
for transportation enhancement. Through the Mississippi Department
of Transportation, grant dollars were found through a program
called TEA 21. TEA 21 stands for Transportation Equity Act
for the 21st Century. The City Federal Programs Coordinator
wrote this Grant and the City and County approved the 20%
match. The City of Columbus received the grant in 2000 for
$1,100,000.
Throughout the process the vision for the walk was to enhance
economic growth while attracting tourists and local citizens
to use this walk. With security and maintenance an issue,
the committee has worked diligently to develop a comprehensive
maintenance and security plan. The Columbus Riverwalk &
Trail is for the community to use and enjoy. It will be a
place to have fun and utilize one of our most valuable resources
- The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The plan is based on sound
urban design principles that will attract public and private
investment, increase tourism and foster a sense of community
pride.
If you take the initiative and judge the land along the river
in terms of its future potential, it's just possible that
you may be creating a legacy for the future that will bring
pleasure to many generations to come.
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