Huntsville, Alabama
EAST HARBOR at DITTO LANDING Conceptual Plan
Taking inspiration from the site’s secluded nature and beautiful views, the design concept aims to create a “riverfront retreat.” To complement the boating and camping activity at Ditto Landing, the concept re-frames East Harbor as the “quiet side” of Ditto Landing, providing small family gathering spaces, a retreat and event venue that takes advantage of the views, enhanced biking amenities for greenway users, and paddling amenities to serve the needs of individuals or group paddlers.
Project Goals
Based on the feedback received from Huntsville’s Local Leadership Team as well as the community-wide survey, the Tennessee RiverLine Planning and Design team has identified 5 primary project goals that the park design at East Harbor seeks to accomplish:
To establish East Harbor as a destination for paddlesports with safe and accessible river access and amenities.
To create a “Riverfront Retreat” and event venue to generate revenue through rentals for corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions, or other intimate events.
To further connect East Harbor to the Tennessee River Greenway and other connected systems and provide amenities for bicyclists.
To provide picnicking and food concessions opportunities such as food truck events.
To accommodate space for boat slip rentals.
Conceptual Site Plan
Conceptual Renderings
