The presentation will give a brief history of Charlotte's first African-American park, the purpose for the renovation project, determination and analysis of existing conditions, and how and why the design solution was formed in conjunction with the community, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Charlotte. The park’s redesign includes reconfigured multi-purpose fields, sports courts, urban plaza areas, a small comfort station/building, inclusive playground, and walking paths. The team’s multi-disciplinary approach enabled innovative design solutions that considered numerous site complexities. These include two major powerline easements, utility easements, floodplains, Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance (PCSO) restrictions, new roadway right-of-way, and several deed restrictions. One of the most innovative outcomes of the proposed park improvements is enhancing the stream running through the site.
 
Learning Objectives

After attending this session, participants will be better able to:

  1. Understand the importance of integrating site design with natural resources.
  2. Use design techniques to make sites resilient to flooding.
  3. Understand how capital improvements can be used to improve economic development in our communities.

Contributor/Source

Jon Aldridge;Rebecca Stubbs;David Malcolm

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