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Name Of
Parks OF
Without Borders
PROJECT
Project
Name
Fort Greene
of Project
Park
Located near such and such Street,
Located near such
in the Borough and such Street,
of ChooseOne.
Public
CommunityInput of
in the Borough Board
Meeting2 Presentation
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June
Public 19,
Day,
Scope
Public Scope2017
Year
Meeting
Meeting
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Month Day, Year
Parks Capital Design
Parks Capital Design
Parks Without Borders: Program Goals
Accessible Parks
Make parks more welcoming and
accessible to everyone
Improved Neighborhoods
Extend the beauty of parks out
into communities
Vibrant Community Spaces
Transform underused spaces into
centers of community
Project Size:
Parks Without Borders: 3.8 ac
Replacement in Kind Staircases: 0.3 ac
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FORT GREENE PARK 2a & 2b:
Mitigate Erosion and Storm
Water problems
Update and Improve Entrances
and pavements
MYRTLE AVENUE LANDSCAPE Improve circulation and
-Project Area: 4.8 Acres connectivity
FORT GREENE PARK | In Design: Myrtle Avenue Landscape and Southeast Park Path
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FORT GREENE PARK:
REPLACEMENT IN-KIND PROJECTS
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WILLOUGHBY STREET STAIRS
FORT GREENE PARK | Willoughby & DeKalb Avenue Stairs - Site Photos
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FORT GREENE PARK:
PARKS WITHOUT BORDERS PROJECTS
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MYRTLE AVENUE MID-BLOCK ENTRANCE MYRTLE AVENUE SIDEWALK
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
Original Design: 1867 1908 Monument & Stairs 1936 Lower Plaza
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
Original Design: 1867 1908 Monument & Stairs 1936 Lower Plaza
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
2. Existing Conditions
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
2. Existing Conditions
-Lighting
-Amenities
-Pavement Condition
-Layout
-Accessibility
-Seating
-Drainage
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
2. Existing Conditions
3. Community Feedback
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Key Factors
1. Landmark Status & Architectural Significance
2. Existing Conditions
3. Community Feedback
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LOWER PLAZA
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
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LOWER PLAZA
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LOWER PLAZA / PICNIC AREA /
FITNESS / BASKETBALL
Mounds
-Not used often
-Inhibits use of Plaza
Comfort Station
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Reconstructed
Flush Water Feature w/ Basketball Court
up lighting Playground
(not in scope of work)
Movable Picnic Tables
New Connection to
Playground
London Plane Trees
Benches -Low Plantings with Pipe
Rail Fence Surround
Existing Comfort Station
-Not in scope of work
Reconstructed Landings
Entrance Plantings
with new ornamental
and shade trees Formal Planting with
woodland feel
10ft. Wide ADA
Compliant Ramp
New Connection to
Playground
FORT GREENE PARK | PWB | Lower Plaza - Circular Plaza Enlarged Plan
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Permanent Picnic
Tables, Grills, and Ash
ADA Compliant walk Disposal Bins
through Permanent
Picnic areas
-Connects Plaza with
Diagonal walk Senior Fitness Area
Reconstructed
Basketball Court
Improved Park
Lighting along
diagonal Walk
FORT GREENE PARK | PWB | Lower Plaza - Basketball, Adult Fitness, and Picnicking Enlarged Plan
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FORT GREENE PARK | PWB | Lower Plaza - Sketch
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FORT GREENE PARK | PWB | Lower Plaza - Sketch
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MYRTLE AVENUE SIDEWALK AND
MID-BLOCK ENTRANCE
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MYRTLE MID-BLOCK ENTRANCE AT N. PORTLAND AVENUE
-Missing decorative iron fence
-General disrepair
-Add Iron Fence detail
-Repointing and general update
FORT GREENE PARK | PWB - Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk and Mid-Block Entrance - Site Photos
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MYRTLE AVENUE SIDEWALK
-Pavement in poor condition and unsafe
-Missing Benches
-Granite Block Pavement in poor condition
FORT GREENE PARK | PWB - Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk and Mid-Block Entrance - Site Photos
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Bus Stop
FORT GREENE PARK | PWB - Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk and Mid-Block Entrance - Plan
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FORT GREENE PARK | PWB - Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk Sketch
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MYRTLE & WASHINGTON PARK OVAL
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VIEW OF BELGIAN BLOCK OVAL AT MYRTLE & WASHINGTON PARK
-Asphalt Hex Block Pavement in poor condition
-Belgian Block not ADA compliant
-Insufficient Lighting
-No Seating
New Benches
New Plantings
Adult Fitness Equipment Tables and Chairs Basketball Court & Backstop
Thank You!
WILLOUGHBY STREET STAIRS
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