丹维尔市
Old West End Commons Park Master Plan
的 Old West End Commons Master Plan provides the framework for guiding the 丹维尔市‘s efforts to create a new public park in the historically significant Old West End neighborhood, located near the heart of Danville, 维吉尼亚州.
的 Old West End neighborhood is undergoing a revitalization of its Victorian and Edwardian residences, and the park will serve as a shared public space for the neighborhood and all residents of Danville. 的 总体规划 included careful study of the site, surrounding area, and its history. 的 planning phases included a robust public input process.
所面临的挑战
Project challenges included site grading and drainage, accessibility and inclusive program elements, and a consideration of future maintenance efficiencies.
我们的解决方案
When deciding which concept to go with, our team worked with the City to choose a plan that is sensitive to both the desires and long-term goals of the community and City staff, in addition to meeting current and future needs of park users and City residents. At the core of the final site 总体规划 are opportunities to expand recreation, enhance community social gatherings, and support health and wellness within a naturally beautiful park.
结果
总体: To meet the recreation goals of the City, various amenities are proposed, which include walking paths and natural surface trails, an open lawn area for a wide variety of activities, a gathering area to accommodate impromptu small events and performances, 植物园, 野餐避难所, 公共艺术, 座位, 长椅上的秋千. All of these amenities will be set amongst an aesthetically pleasing landscape that will include trees, 灌木, and perennials typical of the area. Aesthetically appropriate fencing has also been proposed to separate the public spaces of the park from adjacent private areas. 的 overall image of the park is to compliment the Victorian / Edwardian period typical of the Old West End neighborhood.
地盘等级评定/渠务: 的 site grading predominantly utilized the natural grade and allowed water to sheet flow to an existing creek that runs along the northern boundary. Measures were taken to revitalize and enhance the stream as well.
可访问性: A variety of paths throughout the park provide the opportunity for a safe and equitable recreation experience for all park users. 沿着小路, 座位 is proposed to give visitors an opportunity to rest and take in the sights and happenings of the park.
包含项目: Along with unprogrammed space that facilitates a range of activities, other more intentional spaces support the recreational goals of the City. One such place is the sensory garden. 的se types of gardens are popular with and beneficial to all ages, 从儿童到老年人, especially those who have sensory processing issues, including those individuals on the autism spectrum and people with other cognitive challenges.
Future Maintenance Efficiencies: During the 总体规划ning phase, careful consideration was given to ongoing maintenance needs for the park. In addition to selecting materials that are resilient, 耐用, 而且经久不衰, the layout of the park also considered the surrounding neighbors and limited resources for park maintenance.
的 final design of the passive park provides contemplative spaces and gathering areas that foster opportunities to strengthen bonds between residents of the Old West End and within Danville, 作为一个整体.
“Providing this neighborhood park to the community will provide a beautiful location for the neighbors to enjoy their time together. This project will take an unsightly site and turn it into a place that the neighbors can be proud of.”
的 Old West End community is a historic community. 的 park project will enhance the community and create a central neighborhood park that will provide beauty and enjoyment for generations to come.
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