PENN STATE STUDENT CHAPTER

Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

2013 Volunteer ProjectSpring Creek Park – Pedestrian Bridge

Outline: Project Summary Site Investigation Bridge Design Budget and Schedule Design Charette Overview Community Participation Results Additional Considerations Questions & Answers

Project Summary

DBIA will provide volunteer services for the planning, design, and construction of a new Pedestrian bridge located in Spring Creek Regional Park.

Owner Goals: Create an additional means to reach the south side of Spring

Creek Park Attract new park goers to the area Provide handicap accessible access Revive the east area of the park around spring creek Keep the public informed of future project

Project Goals

Design / Build Design a unique bridge that stands out and fits the owner’s

needs: ADA Accessible Public transparency

Provide an integrated approach to increase quality, schedule and cost controls on the project

Maintain erosion and settlement control during construction

Limit the size of equipment required for installation Allow for constructability concerns:

Site Investigation

• Project Site:

Site Investigation

• Proposed Locations:

Schematic Sketches

Option A Option B

Budget and Schedule

Budget: $25,000Milestone Schedule:

Bridge Construction – April 2013

Additional Considerations

Future use of clearing on the South side of Spring Creek

On-site storage of material and equipmentErosion and Settlement control plan during

constructionRelocation of small trees if neededBlackout dates for park use in April 2013Budget and possible private donations with

recognition Avoid interrupting the water flow during constructionDesign a bridge that does not require the use of large

equipment

Design Charrette Overview

Charette was held on September 20th

Goal Brainstorm value goals and initiate ideas for bridge

developmentOverlapping ideas between students

Sensitive Design Sustainable Gathering location Efficiency Accessibility Attractive Design

Community Participation

Date Sept. 30th from 12:00-12:45 PM

Process Interview various visitors Gather comments on Spring Creek Park Experiences Evaluate opinions for the new bridge proposal Observe park activities

Community Participation-Results

General park usage Park visited in all seasons Brown trout fishing in spring, summer, and fall

Park access Variety of drivers and walkers

Dog friendliness Old bridge used to have spaces between treads Paws could go through

Preferred bridge location/design Same spot as old location An open bridge would be ideal, rather than another

covered

Community Participation-Results

Creek Preservation TROUT FLY-FISHING

Considered Blue Ribbon, Class A trout stream Spring Creek is premier location

SENSITIVE TO HABITAT Bridge should enhance ecology of creek NOT disturb free-flowing stream Preserve the trout and ecosystem

D . RESOURCE ON BIODIVERSITY Dr. Greg Hoover, professor at Penn State

NATURE SIGNAGE Existing sign next to covered bridge on brown trout Would like to see sign on the total ecology of Spring Creek On headwaters, and importance within ecosystem Prominent sign, not only on trout

Community Participation-Results

List of useful resources: Trout Unlimited – Spring Creek Chapter Paradise Fishing Preserve ClearWater Conservancy – Spring Creek Biodiversity Dr. Greg Hoover PSU Professor focused on freshwater entomology and

biodiversity Visit PA – Go fishin’

Questions?