Port Sanilac - Blueways of St. Clair
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Port Sanilac - Blueways of St. Clair
Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Port Sanilac i Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Print Materials The Sanilac County Brochure is an excellent publication with information about kayaking and other recreational opportunities within the region. Additional pictures of downtowns (e.g., Port Sanilac) would be great additions to this publication. The Port Sanilac Calendar rack card does an excellent job of describing the community’s annual events. Perhaps the image superimposed on the backside of the card could be that of a kayaker. The Port Sanilac Marina Brochure does an excellent job of describing the marina (including the goods, equipment and apparel you can buy at the marina) and also the things to see and do in Port Sanilac. Given the marina’s proximity to the kayak launch, it will be a natural attraction for paddlers. Public officials should work with marina owners to get information about the water trail in the marina brochure. Port Sanilac Calendar Rack Card ii Port Sanilac Port Sanilac Marina Brochure Sanilac County Visitors Brochure Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Video and Web Materials Port Sanilac has a tremendous website that features all the different and interesting things to do and see in the community. The website even has a page devoted to kayaking and paddleboarding. The website also has an engaging video that provides a great description of the community. Port Sanilac Port Sanilac Video Materials Web Site iii Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Design Renderings Trailhead. As part of Port Sanilac Harbor, the trailhead already has a number of amenities (restrooms, showers, kayak rental, etc.) geared for boaters and paddlers. It will be important to continue to add amenities (e.g., accessibility) to this area. For road bikers, the Welcome Center north of downtown is an ideal location for riders to park their bike and venture into downtown Port Sanilac. Before Treatment Before Treatment iv After Treatment After Treatment Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Portal at Marina and Near Welcome Center Before Treatment After Treatment Before Treatment After Treatment v Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Pathway. From the trailhead at the marina, paddlers walk up the hill on Main Street to reach downtown. Because the marina sells goods and equipment (among other things) it will draw in paddlers. Local officials should work with marina owners to make the pathway from the park into the marina more pleasant and inviting. Before Treatment After Treatment Pathway. From the Welcome Center, road bikers use existing sidewalk infrastructure along Highway 25 to get into the downtown. Banners along the pathway can help to build the Trail Town character in Port Sanilac. Before Treatment vi After Treatment Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Gateway and Urban Form/Density. Port Sanilac is unique in that its central business district is separated, and runs parallel to the waterfront. This development pattern creates a void between the downtown and the waterfront. Future redevelopment should be directed along Main Street, creating a better connection between the central business district and the waterfront. Before Treatment Before Treatment After Treatment After Treatment vii Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Before Treatment After Treatment Wayfinding Before Treatment viii After Treatment Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Transportation - Roundabout Before Treatment After Treatment ix Blue Water Trail Towns Master Plan Connecting Elements Map x Trailhead Portal Pathway Gateway Downtown