New designs unveiled for Mount Vernon riverfront project
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEHT) — Plans for a new-and-improved riverfront make headway in Mount Vernon.
City officials unveiled two concept designs for Sherburn Park during a public input meeting on Tuesday. They say the goal was to get as many residents as possible to share their thoughts on the plans.
The public came prepared to share their opinions on the two designs, 'The Sherburne Porch' and 'The Rejuvenation.'
Some key differences between the two designs include the location for parking and the site of park's boat ramp.
Brian Wethington is an architect for Sasaki, the company behind the designs, who says they have been working on these concepts for the past month. The designs were conceptualized after a previous survey was shared to residents.
'We really want the community to look at the elements of the plans and share what they're most excited about,' says Wethington.
Ashley Diekmann is the River Vision Advancement Director for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership who says this park's remodel is part of a strategic plan for riverfront's along the Ohio River. In January, new designs were unveiled for the Evansville riverfront.
'We're able to take our most valuable asset, which is the riverfront, and be able to build upon that and really showcase that it is the front door, and we welcome everyone,' says Diekmann.
The next design is set to be unveiled in July.
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