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EASTERN MARKET METRO PARKCOMMISSION OF FINE ARTS HEARING

JUNE 6, 2019

June 6, 2019 2PREVIOUS CONCEPT PLAN | EASTERN MARKET METRO PARK

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June 6, 2019 3CURRENT CONCEPT PLAN | EASTERN MARKET METRO PARK

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The purpose of these refinements are to address key comments received at the May 16th hearing, which were largely focused on simplifying the layout, particularly that of Parcel 4. In response, the following changes have been made:

• The Town Center and Library Garden spaces have been merged into a single Library Plaza (#1) that is a balance of flexible plaza accommodating movable furniture as well as events and festivals of various sizes. Raised curb edges and layers of seat walls and benches provide protection for planted areas and seating. A Lawn (#2) gives additional visual relief while adding flexibility as informal seating area during events. A bench at it ’s back edge is a perfect place for story time.

Ornamental trees give shade and define the edges of the space, creating light separation from the bustle of metro and traffic, while still allowing clear visibility and ample circulation.

• The Bosque (#3) is expanded to form a complete canopy of trees. This hovers above seating and bioretention areas and an important pedestrian connection to the metro, and allows for clear lines of sight a safe environment at the ground level. The incorporation of a number of existing trees allows for a looser arrangement, contained by a more regular spacing at the edges.

• The water feature and kiosk are removed.

NARRATIVE OF DESIGN REFINEMENTS: PARCEL 4

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The purpose of these refinements are to address key comments received at the May 16th hearing, which were largely focused on simplifying the layout, including light refinements to Parcel 1. In response, the following changes have been made:

• The primary refinement is a reduction of oval shapes in the Playground (#4), and the removal of the shade structures. Shade is, however, augmented through the addition of large and ornamental trees along the southern side of the playground to improve the comfort and usability of the space.

• The shapes of the Splash Pad (#5) and plant bed near Big George (#6) are also refined to mimic the plant bed shapes of Parcel 4, simplifying and strengthening the overall design language.

• Ornamental trees highlight walkway edges in select areas to soften the visual corridors while reinforcing the gestural lines.

NARRATIVE OF DESIGN REFINEMENTS: PARCEL 1

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June 6, 2019 7PERSPECTIVE VIEW | EASTERN MARKET METRO PARK

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PARCEL 4, LOOKING TOWARD LIBRARY


PARCEL 4, BIORETENTION AREA

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PARCEL 4, BOSQUE

PERSPECTIVE VIEW | EASTERN MARKET METRO PARK


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