Picture of the last fun River Fest event held on the trestle with people almost shoulder to shoulder enjoying the event.

Riverwalks: Economic Powerhouse

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Bonnie Spindler, Petaluma’s Victorian and Lifestyle Specialist shares our Trestle vision – Riverwalks:  Economic Powerhouse and Environmental Win.

Most major cities in the world are situated on a river. Commerce and travel were easy along the river and often the temperatures were cooler in summer. Since early Egyptians strolled the Nile, the sidewalks along rivers were used for recreation, an evening stroll, and a romantic interlude. Think of London and Paris, famous for their rivers.

In 1939, San Antonio, Texas wanted to attract more tourists, so famously developed their riverfront walk to spectacular effect.

Petaluma California was made wealthy by its riverfront. Eggs, chickens, meats, vegetables, milk, and cheese fed a hungry San Francisco and Oakland. Bricks were shipped by barge to build roads and buildings. Petaluma, due to easy access to the river was very successful. At the 100-year anniversary of the waterfront train trestle, Petaluma is ready to restore its heritage waterfront. Meet the city’s mayor, Kevin McDonnell, and the Director of the Department of Public Works & Utilities, Christopher Bolt as they discuss the vision for the trestle project and development of the waterfront and the successful projects that are already done.