PARK MORTON

New Communities Initiative

Green Space Survey

March 24, 2016

Park Morton Steering Committee

Survey Background

• Hosted by Park View Community Partners

• Via SurveyMonkey for 11 days (Jan 29 – Feb 8)

• Purpose?

– To understand preferences for types of park experiences at each

site

– To solicit feedback on desired park elements/ uses

– Information gathered will be reviewed by the development

team, including its architect and landscape architect, and

incorporated into the design process

BACKGROUND

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Summary

• 201 Respondents

– CAVEAT: 36 responses (18%) potentially from same respondent

(same IP address; in written responses, indicated preference for

soccer, zip lines, and/or water fountains consistently throughout

each response)

– “No Development” respondents

• Strong Opposition (no development/keep as-is): 20 respondents

• Moderate Opposition (not happy but…): 5 respondents

– Demographic information was not requested

– Contact information was not mandatory

– This presentation and full results will be available at

ParkViewENGAGE.com

OVERVIEW

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Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?

RESPONSES – Q1

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Responses fit in one of 2 categories:

EXPERIENCE DESIGN

DESIGN

Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?

• Exercise

• Relaxation

• Use and function

• Safe/Secure/deters crime

• Well-maintained/Clean

• Landscaped/Greenery/Nature

• Shade

• Green space/open space

• Diversity of activities for all ages

• Natural Light

• Vistas and Views

• Visibility

RESPONSES – Q1

EXPERIENCE

• Accessible/Open to All

• Reflects the diversity of the neighborhood

• Colorful

• Aesthetically pleasing

• Creative Play

• Clear but soft boundaries to distinguish one area from another

• Contemplative spaces

• Usable year round

• Modern

• Fun

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Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?

RESPONSES – Q1

• Art

• Large in size/lots of space

• Good lighting

• High Design/Quality Materials

• Walking Paths

• Spaces for people and pets

• Free/No Cost for entry

• Space for group activities

• Connections to the street and neighborhood

• Performance/Pop-Up Space

• Sitting Areas

• More green/less hardscape

• Access to public facilities (restrooms)

• Interactive elements

• No hidden spaces

• Integrated into existing neighborhood

DESIGN ELEMENTS

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Q2: Have you seen the updated Park Morton Master

plan as presented on January 28, 2016?

RESPONSES – Q2

Answer

Choices

Responses

Yes 76.12% 153

No 23.88% 48

TOTAL 100.00% 201

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Q3: In considering the proposed park space at both Park

Morton & Bruce Monroe, what type of “experience”

(passive/active) would you like to see at each park?

RESPONSES – Q3

• Mix of Passive (reading, people-watching, sitting) and Active

(exercise, free play)

• Multifunctional

• Flexible (e.g. ways to use spaces; seating options)

• Unprogrammed space that allows for both active and passive

activities

• Trends

– @ Park Morton – mix of active/passive with emphasis on passive

– @ Bruce Monroe – mix of active/passive with emphasis on active

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Q4: What recreational elements would you like to see in

the neighborhood green space at Park Morton (approx.

15,000 SF)?

RESPONSES – Q4

Answer Choices Responses*

Tot Lot 42.29% 85

Garden/Planting

Area

51.24% 103

Sitting Area 72.14% 145

Full Playground 69.15% 139

Public Art 58.21% 117

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*respondents could select more than one answer choice

Q4: What recreational elements would you like to see in

the neighborhood green space at Park Morton (approx.

15,000 SF)? (written responses)

RESPONSES – Q4

• Creative open spaces

(Reference to Chicago’s

Millennium Park)

• Public Theater

• Exercise options

• Pop-Up Area

• Green Energy

• Interactive Sculpture/Art

• Chess tables

• Seats for People Watching

• Jazz in the park

• Dog Run/Park

• Picnic area

• Evergreen Tree to decorate at Christmas

• Fountain/Water Sculpture

• Outdoor grills

• Soccer field/Football

• Pool/ice rink

• Edible landscaping

• Something for older children/youth

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Q5: What recreational elements would you like to see in

the public park at Bruce Monroe (approx. 1.5 - 2 acres)?

RESPONSES – Q5

Answer Choices Responses*

Tot Lot 36.32% 73

Sitting Area 65.17% 131

Full Playground 71.64% 144

Public Art 57.71% 116

Basketball Court 52.25% 105

Tennis Court 44.28% 89

Multi-functional

Court

40.30% 81

Water Park 51.24% 103

Dog Park 59.70% 120

Community

Garden

55.72% 112

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*respondents could select more than one answer choice

Q5: What recreational elements would you like to see in

the public park at Bruce Monroe (approx. 1.5 - 2 acres)?

(written responses)

RESPONSES – Q5

• Vendors to support local economy

• Public Theater/Stage/Concert Area

• Exercise options

• Pop-Up Area/Market area

• Green Energy

• Running Track

• Gateway signage

• Soccer Field

• Outdoor chess tables

• Ice Skating or Skateboarding

• Adult-Oriented activities

• Café or restaurant with patio that relates to park

• Open space

• Multipurpose field

• Indoor space for activities

• Ziplines

• Pavilions/Gazebo

• Pool

• Lights

• Fitness Equipment

• Landscaping

• Water Fountains

• Edible landscaping

• Botanical garden

• Track for kids’ cycles

• Picnic tables/benches

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Q6: Are there any recreational elements that you feel

should be EXCLUDED from either Park Morton and/or

Bruce Monroe? Please specify.

• Soccer field (2) • Basketball Court (7)

– reduce to one court (1)

• Dog Park (10) • Bikes • Garden (10) • Picnic areas • Tennis Court (6) • Water/Spray park (6) • Skate Park (2) • Graffiti Wall • Large playgrounds • Unprogrammed spaces

– to prevent loitering

RESPONSES – Q6

• Trees • Football • Parking • Grills/cooking/picnic area

• to prevent rodents

• New road between Columbia and Irving

• Smoking • Fencing/Locks (use lighting instead?) • Tot lot • Paved hardscapes (2) • Sitting areas (loitering concerns)

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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help

inform the programming for the recreational space?

RESPONSES – Q7

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Design

Elements/Features Programming

Access(ibility) and Security

Users Partnerships Community

Engagement

Miscellaneous

Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help

inform the programming for the recreational space?

• Design Elements/Features

– Bike Rack/Air Pump

– Sustainability elements should be included (e.g. rain gardens)

– Water Fountains (3)

– Stormwater is important to consider

– Add trees

– Lighting

– Trash receptacles, particularly with dog poop bags

– Better traffic flow

– Avoid redundancy in uses with other parks nearby

– Understand the difference between “parks” and “recreation” spaces

– Landscaping is key

– Reduce isolation of park areas to prevent crime

– Clear division between public and private space

– Desire for “real” park and playground uses

– Well-maintained

RESPONSES – Q7

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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help

inform the programming for the recreational space?

• Programming

– Recreation Center

– Exercise (opportunities to workout in the park)

– Educational programming opportunities for children/youth

– Retail programming

– Outdoor kiosk for refreshments

– Kiddie pool/indoor pool (2)

– Organized programs/activities desired (3)

– Place for community boards to post meeting/event info

– BBQ area

– Opportunities for outdoor movies/concerts

– Markets (Farmer’s/craft)

RESPONSES – Q7

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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help

inform the programming for the recreational space?

• Access(ibility) and Security – Weekend access is critical

– Make BM more accessible from Columbia Road (steep slope/no mid-block access point)

– Nighttime security OR restrict park usage hours (4)

• Users – Child-friendly

– Make BM feel like it belongs to the entire community

– Dog Friendly

• Partnerships – Wangari Gardens (to free up/shift uses from BM/PM to WG)

– Capital BikeShare

RESPONSES – Q7

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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help

inform the programming for the recreational space?

RESPONSES – Q7

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• Community engagement comments

– Provide more detailed park designs and residential green space for community feedback

– As much outreach as possible

– Diverse views needed (diverse groups should be represented in outreach)

• Miscellaneous

– Can north/south street be reduced to preserve more park?

– How will maintenance be paid for and how much will be budgeted?

– Reduced size of height of proposed buildings

Next Steps:

• Landscape Architect engaged

• Develop Landscape program by understanding:

– WHO = UseRs

– WHAT = UseS

– HOW = Experiences

• Opportunity for engagement on park space

• Prepare package for PUD submission in mid-May

NEXT STEPS

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NEXT STEPS

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