Amundsen Park Re-Design
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InspirationVision – To create a hub for activity that is an extension of
the downtown core.
Placemaking– creating a place, not a design.
What makes a great place?
▪ A place that promotes sociability
▪ Offers lots of things to do
▪ Is comfortable and attractive
▪ Accessible for all
▪ Power of 10
The Art of Placemaking
Designing Public Spaces
▪ Create a strong sense of community, create that “third space”.
▪ Tame traffic – parking.
▪ Introduce new kinds of park activities (designated green space for lawn bowling, gazebo for wedding photos, larger concrete space for events, markets, etc.)
▪ Bring new people downtown (creating visibility/directional signage from downtown).
▪ Make kids healthier – new improved play structures, accessible, and for all ages.
▪ Improve safety/security – increased lighting at washrooms and pathways.
▪ Provide clean public restrooms – options for a facelift of the existing washrooms and/or potentially to create year-round facilities.
Next Steps
▪ The committee will review the feedback gathered.
▪ Budgets/Costing will be discussed prepared.
▪ Phasing/Timing will be considered.
▪ Partnership opportunities will be sought out with the community groups and the Town plans to continue working together to achieve the ideal community park.
▪ Grant application opportunities also will be sought out.
Thank you!
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