GENTILE PARK DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Creating a park community

GENTILE PARK DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Creating a park community through design and partnerships

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Gentile Demonstration Project: Community Overview o 4 distinct groups to serve ü Modest-Middle income single family homes ü New construction duplex homes $150, 000 starting ü Business Park Employees- 65% Clerical and support staff ü Senior Subsidized single units o City has invested CBDG funds into the neighborhood to east “Wiles Creek” neighborhood in last 8 years. o City has rebuilt streets and sidewalks to neighborhood to west in the last 5 years. o Beavertown Elementary, Kettering Middle School and Fairmont High School are public schools.

Gentile Park Demonstration Project: Community Overview o The redevelopment of the property called Acorn Walk has been on going for over 10 years. o During the Air Force transition to city, some issues surfaced with the stream and land contaminants. o Potential skepticism with park development based on past history o Based on feedback from Beavertown Elementary Principal a bit of neighborhood disconnect.

Gentile Park Demonstration Project: Vision: o. Create a park asset that becomes a destination for activity and creates a sense of place for the community Goals: o Enhance the existing natural features of the park for passive and active engagement o Strengthen the ability to create routine physical activity for all 4 distinct neighborhood residents o Develop a tool to measure levels of physical activity and social engagement o Create partnerships to assist and provide subject matter expertise to the project