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Community Meeting #1 | February 9th, 2021
MEETING AGENDA:• Introductions – Parson + Associates
• Project Update
• Current Site Plan Development – Landworks Studio
• Proposed Playground Amenities - Kompan
• Public Engagement – Parson + Associates
• Questions/Answers
• Next Steps – Parson + Associates
INTRODUCTIONS:• Design Team
• City Staff
• Community Design Team
SITE CONTEXT:
Ongoing Projects:
• Interpretive Civil Rights
Stations (14)
• HDR Brush Creek Study
“Physical thrill is a main reward and
attraction to the observed children with
disabilities. However, the attraction of
spending time with peers overshadowed
the thrill of a given physical attraction.
Isolating the activity to a separate part of
the playground meant that it was not used.”
-Kompan Play Institute study
Universal Playground Design
1)Accessible, Inclusive Routing and Infrastructure
2)Access to relevant ground-level activities
3)Access to relevant elevated-level activities
4)Support thrilling and challenging play
5)Support Social Interaction
6)Variation in Play Activities
2-5 Age Group Area
Freenotes Melody
Music Play Panel 2
Play & Stay Sensory Panels
Shade Sail
Hopop Benches
Loop Benches
Branch Out Gateway w/ Butterfly Climbers
5-12 Age Group Area
Climbing Grips
Tipi Carousel
w/ Top Brace
Spica 2
Spica 1
Octanet w/ Skywalk
and extensions
Swings
Accessible
Whirl
Embankment Slide Mountaineer Rope
Swings with a variety
of seat types!
• Accommodates up to two wheelchair users, in addition to more kids without mobility devices
• Added single seat gives extra support for kids or caregivers
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
• Social Pinpoint (Online Tool)
• Call or Email
▪ 816.216.6571
• Use the Chatbox
• Community Engagement Meeting #2
▪ February 22, 2021
1) How would you like to see Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
honored at the park?
2) Who are prominent civic rights leaders, influencers and
local heroes from Kansas City?
3) How can these civic rights leaders be honored or
recognized in the park?
4) What are you most excited to do in the park?
5) How do you prefer to stay engaged in this project?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
NEXT STEPS:
• Development of Final Design
• Community Engagement Meeting #1 - Tonight
• Community Engagement Meeting #2 - February 22, 2021
• Groundbreaking - Tentatively March 15th
• Ribbon Cutting – Fall of 2021
Community Meeting #1 | February 9th, 2021
THANK YOU!