Myrtle Reservoir Development Pro Parks Project Information
The intersection of SW Myrtle St. and 35th Ave
SW
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PROJECT STATUS
EVENTS:
Public Meeting #3
Thurs., May 1, 2008
7 - 8:30 p.m.
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98126
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Virginia Hassinger, Project Planner
800 Maynard Ave. S., 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 9813
206-233-7936
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Approved Schematic Plan
April 8, 2008 |
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April 2008
Landscape architects Nakano Associates were selected as the project
designers. They will present the final schematic design at the third
public meeting held on May 1, 2008. This design incorporates recreational
elements and ideas suggested by the community members, Parks staff,
Seattle Public Utilities and the Seattle Design Commission. It was
approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation on April 8, 2008.
The design includes an open grass field on top of the lidded
reservoir for informal play with a pathway circling the field.
An eco-turf is proposed for much of the remaining open space.
Children's play areas will feature open toy structures to enhance
visibility. This will both enhance the skyline view and provide
for better security. Pathways and plazas providing for circulation
around site have ADA grades. A stairway and an entrance in the
northeast corner will provide more direct access and exercise
route. A viewing plaza north of the lid will include an interpretive
element indicating Highpoint's elevation as well as that of other
prominent hills on the Seattle skyline. An area in the northeast
corner is reserved for a future skate feature.
| LOCATION |
The intersection of SW Myrtle St. and 35th
Ave SW
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| BUDGET |
The Pro Parks Levy provides $1,068,202
for the project costs of planning, design and construction.
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:Spring 2007
Design:Summer 2007 - Fall 2008
Construction:Spring 2009
Completion:Summer 2009
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| This project, part of the 2000 Parks
Levy, develops usable open space for family-oriented activities
once the reservoir is lidded. The scope of work for this project
will be developed through a community process, working within the
budget identified below and other non-levy fund sources that become
available. The project will be implemented in coordination with
Seattle Public Utilities’ Reservoir Covering. The site has
been identified as a potential site for a district skate park facility
in the Citywide
Skatepark Plan. Currently there is no funding to design and
construct a district level skate facility. Other site features to
be considered include ADA accessible pathways, play equipment, and
general landscaping. |
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| COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION |
Public Meeting #1 03/14/07
Public Meeting #2 01/22/08
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| IMPORTANT LINKS |
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