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Sioux Falls Downtown Greenway Project
Sioux Falls Downtown Greenway Project
Sioux Falls, SD, United States
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Sioux Falls Downtown Greenway Project
Sioux Falls, SD, United States
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STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2025
SIZE
1,000,000 +
BUDGET
Unknown
The Sioux Falls Downtown Greenway Project has significantly impacted the area by spurring visitor traffic, increasing downtown spending, and generating over 90 million dollars in redevelopment projects on adjacent sites. Established in 1975 with the completion of the original Greenway Master Plan, the Sioux Falls bike trail and greenway have been central to the city's development. In 2004, Confluence updated the existing Greenway and Riverfront Master Plan and conducted a feasibility study of the downtown section. This planning process involved collaboration with public and private stakeholders to identify issues and build consensus, leading to multiple major redevelopment projects.
The implementation phases have greatly enhanced entertainment and recreation opportunities within downtown Sioux Falls, creating essential infrastructure and stimulating private riverfront redevelopment. On the former industrial site of Sioux Steel, Phase Three of the greenway project creates a public riverfront plaza on the west bank of the river in a spot not previously accessible to the public. With views overlooking the upper falls of Falls Park and the historic Queen Bee Mill ruins, the park provides a connective link between the new Steel District development, Falls Park, the Levitt amphitheater, the greenway bike trail network, and greater downtown.
Phase Three expands the pedestrian connectivity and recreational corridor from earlier phases, focusing on embracing and interacting with the city’s namesake river and falls. A lower path stretches along the river’s edge, while an upper plaza provides a small dog park, a park shelter, gathering spaces, and ample seating for larger gatherings. A mix of modern site furnishings allows for flexible use of the plaza. Adjoining a new hotel, mixed-use housing, and office spaces, the greenway blends seamlessly with the adjacent developments. Project construction also includes the replacement of a deteriorating dam that crosses the river in this location. The replacement of the dam will allow the City to maintain the water elevation throughout all of downtown, supporting water recreation and improving river aesthetics.
Confluence was hired for design development through construction documents and construction administration for the project. The $15 million park project is anticipated to be completed and open to the public in early summer 2025.
The implementation phases have greatly enhanced entertainment and recreation opportunities within downtown Sioux Falls, creating essential infrastructure and stimulating private riverfront redevelopment. On the former industrial site of Sioux Steel, Phase Three of the greenway project creates a public riverfront plaza on the west bank of the river in a spot not previously accessible to the public. With views overlooking the upper falls of Falls Park and the historic Queen Bee Mill ruins, the park provides a connective link between the new Steel District development, Falls Park, the Levitt amphitheater, the greenway bike trail network, and greater downtown.
Phase Three expands the pedestrian connectivity and recreational corridor from earlier phases, focusing on embracing and interacting with the city’s namesake river and falls. A lower path stretches along the river’s edge, while an upper plaza provides a small dog park, a park shelter, gathering spaces, and ample seating for larger gatherings. A mix of modern site furnishings allows for flexible use of the plaza. Adjoining a new hotel, mixed-use housing, and office spaces, the greenway blends seamlessly with the adjacent developments. Project construction also includes the replacement of a deteriorating dam that crosses the river in this location. The replacement of the dam will allow the City to maintain the water elevation throughout all of downtown, supporting water recreation and improving river aesthetics.
Confluence was hired for design development through construction documents and construction administration for the project. The $15 million park project is anticipated to be completed and open to the public in early summer 2025.
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