2025 Mobile Workshop
Redevelopment and Reuse: Yarmouth Riverwalk at Parkers River
Details
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Meet at Registration Desk: 2:45PM
Departure Time: 3:00PM
Return Time: 4:40PM
Participants: Up to 20
Fee: Complimentary
Transportation: Shuttle bus provided by CCRTA
Other notes: Mobile workshops involve walking or standing over uneven surfaces for extended periods of time. Attendees must wear close-toed, protective shoes.
DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity to see firsthand the transformative redevelopment of the former drive-in property on Route 28 in Yarmouth. Following an extensive outreach process to evaluate public uses for the property, this guided tour will showcase how the 22-acre site is being transformed into a vibrant public space while safeguarding the natural resources of the area. Join representatives from the town and construction company to visit the nearly completed Riverwalk Park, event areas, and scenic elevated boardwalk – while highlighting the planning, design, and funding partnerships that contributed to making this long-envisioned project a reality.
Session Leads:
- Michele White, Special Projects Coordinator, Cape Cod Commission
- Jessica Rempel, Natural Resources Analyst, Cape Cod Commission
GUEST SPEAKERS:
- Kathy Williams, Town Planner, Town of Yarmouth
- Rob Doane, Project Manager, Robert B. Our Company