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Project Information Meeting 12.04.2018
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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MEETING AGENDA
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA LEEPER Project Information Meeting PARK 12.04.2018 MEETING Project Information Meeting AGENDA 12.04.2018 LEEPER 2 PARK AGENDA The format of the meeting features a formal presentation with an informal open
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AGENDA
- Project background
- Park Plans
- Timeline and next steps
- Open house discussion
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The format of the meeting features a formal presentation with an informal open house session following the presentation. The open house session will provide an opportunity to view project displays and to interact with the project team. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain your views regarding the developing plans and proposed park features.
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
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CONCEPT PLAN
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BRIEF HISTORY
1895 East end of park 1902 Central area of park 1905 Beyer Plan, Bugbee Fountain 1912 West end 1915 Kessler Plan, central ridge 1916 Concrete steps 1918 Sunken Garden 1919 Central floral garden 1924-1925 Roses at Sunken Garden 1925-1954 Continued maintenance and improvements 1960’s Ziegler Pavilion 1970’s Powell Home 1997 Landmark designation 1998 Cultural landscape report 2016 Riverfront framework plan 2016 Labyrinth and lavender garden 2018-2019 Design, phase 1 construction
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Beyer Plan
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Kessler Plan
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2016 Framework
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Overall Plan
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East End
Reservoir Rose Garden Pumping Station Ziegler Pavilion Michigan Street
- Simple path network
- Improve access to existing
features
- Strengthen connection to
neighborhood
- Riverwalk will extend south
to proposed bridge at Marion Street
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- Repurpose comfort
station as shelter
- Elevate the Powell
Foundation experience
- Redesign sensory
gardens along path while maintaining character, provide ADA access
East End
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Proposed Phase 1
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West End
- Relocate playground south of tennis courts
- Closer to parking, restrooms
- New paths along playground and north to
Riverside Drive
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West End
- Pods of age-related
play equipment
- Low fence between
play and parking
- Poured-in-place
safety surface
- Multipurpose field
- Use of sail structures
and trees for shade
- Seating
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Central
- Simple path
network
- Formal avenue
- Studebaker
Fountain
- Overlook at river
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Central
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Fountain
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Fountain
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Ornament
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TIMELINE & NEXT STEPS
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- Phase 1 Design: Winter, 2018-2019
- Phase 1 Bidding: Spring, 2019
- Phase 1 Construction: Late Spring and Summer, 2019
- Tennis Court Upgrades: Summer, 2019 *
- Restroom Enhancements: Summer, 2019 *
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THANK YOU
Jonathan Mooney
Lochmueller Group 574.334.5487 jmooney@lochgroup.com
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Kyle Silveus
City of South Bend 574.235.9083 ksilveus@southbendin.gov
Matthew Moyers
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts 574.235.7499 mmoyers@southbendin.gov