Carroll Creek Flood Control Project: Walking Tour

Tour Guide: Richard Griffin, City of Frederick DED

Carroll Creek Flood Control Project: Walking Tour Following two devastating floods in the mid-70s, the City of Frederick undertook an ambitious flood control project to protect its historic downtown from future damage. The innovative design called for the installation of an underground system of concrete conduits -- capable of holding a combined 5.7 million cubic feet of water and able to convey storm-water safely through downtown Frederick. With the engineering aspects diverted below grade, the project’s ground-level space was left available for the development of a new Linear Park. Today, the mile and a half long stretch has not only successfully protected local properties, but has become a unique centerpiece for the continued economic growth and enjoyment of downtown Frederick.

Walking Tour Guide: Richard Griffin, City of Frederick DED

An accomplished urban planner and economic developer with 28 years of experience, Richard Griffin has worked at the city, county, and regional level. He currently serves the City of Frederick as Director of Economic Development – a position he has held since 2002. Mr. Griffin oversees the City’s economic development department, downtown parking system, municipal airport, and Weinberg Center. He was responsible for the project management of the design of Phase I of Carroll Creek Linear Park, which opened in 2006. Hailing from Asheville, NC, he is a US Army veteran. He and his wife Lynne and three boys live, work, and play in Downtown Frederick.