OBG PRESENTS Village of East Syracuse Neighborhood Park
OBG PRESENTS: Village of East Syracuse Neighborhood Park Workshop
1. Welcome + Introductions 2. Overview of the BOA agenda 3. Parks + Recreation Analysis 4. Characteristics of a Neighborhood Park 5. Let’s Start Designing! 6. Next Steps Photo: Lismore&nimbin Tourism 2
Overview of the BOA 3
What is a BOA? BOA = Brownfield Opportunity Area A state funding program that provides financial and technical assistance to complete area-wide planning efforts to support community revitalization in areas that have been impacted by the presence of brownfields and/or underutilized sites. 4
BOA 3 -Step Process • Preliminary understanding of Study Area to identify opportunities & constraints Step 1 Step 2 • In-depth planning level studies & analysis aimed at furthering redevelopment / revitalization projects • Detailed strategies for achieving the vision of the BOA, including Site Assessments Step 3 5
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Strategic Sites 7
Implementation Strategy ▪ Action item ▪ Timeframe ▪ Responsible party ▪ Potential funding sources 8
Benefits of the BOA Program • Identify strategies for business attraction and investment • Add predictability to site clean-up and redevelopment • Ensure future plans reflect vision of the community • Identify funding resources / pursue grants • Identify roles and responsibilities • Position the Village for reinvestment 9
Parks + Recreation Analysis 10
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NRPA Level of Service NRPA PARK METRICS VILLAGE of EAST SYRACUSE 1 park per 2, 266 residents 1 park / 3, 084 residents 9. 6 acres per 1, 000 residents 1. 64 acres / 3, 084 residents 1 playground per 3, 633 residents 2 playgrounds / 3, 084 residents 12
The 5 -minute walk is a standard that is best described as the average distance that a pedestrian is willing to walk before opting to drive, and is often represented by a radius measuring ¼ mile (TND) (3 miles per hour translates to ¼ mile in 5 minutes) 13
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• Village-owned • Just over ¼ acre (~13, 500 SF) • Centrally located • Adjacent to the municipal building • Shovel-ready N. Center Street • Pedestrian-friendly W. Ellis Street 16
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483 total parcels within ¼ mile of the park 171 parcels in the BOA 74 residential 69 commercial 18
Characteristics of a Neighborhood Park 19
Neighborhood + Community Parks • Range in size up to ~ 30 acres • Owned and maintained by the local municipality • Often serve as the focal point for neighborhoods, and are the basic unit of the park system • Generally include a mix of passive and active recreation • Accessible by foot or public transportation, within a 5 -10 minute walk (1/4 mile) 20
Neighborhood + Community Parks • “Greenscape” is a landscaped park that is primarily for passive recreation (not programmed) Credit: Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects 21
Neighborhood + Community Parks • “Recreation Center” is facility that serves active functions, such as organized sports and playgrounds 22 Carpenter Recreation Center, Thornton, CO, Landscape Structures
Neighborhood + Community Parks • Other types include “pocket” parks which are the smallest neighborhood park and “squares” or “plazas” which are hardscaped public areas 23
Design Considerations Who is the park for? • People go to parks and recreation areas to relax and have fun • Therefore, plans should be developed to enhance the enjoyment for the user • Planning should support the work of those who operate and manage park facilities 24
Successful Planning of a Park Consists of 3 things: Technical Knowledge Example: Slopes and Contours You do NOT need to know everything about planning, in fact, you shouldn’t… Common Sense Example: A trail adjacent to smooth-bark tree such as a beech. Don’t be surprised when… Be able to explain in simple terms how and why your design will function Creativity Most difficult part Tip: Put yourself in the user’s place! 25
Local Example 26
Let’s Start Designing! 27
• • • Break into 4 -5 groups Each group is given a basemap and set of markers Develop a design concept for the site (30 -45 minutes) Identify top 3 “wish list” items Each group will present their final designs Wrap-up discussion 28
Next Steps • Project team will compile results from the workshop and create a preliminary design • Conceptual design will be presented to the public at a follow-up meeting (date TBD) • Project team will work with the Village to develop final design and cost estimates • Funding applications will be submitted for the final design 29
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