GoOdnow park Revitalization 2011/12Goodnow Cabin and Park Revitalization 2011

table of ContentsGoodnow Cabin Revitalization

History• What is the park’s history?

Neighborhood• How does the site fit within the city?• How is the park used?

site• What are the existing site conditions?• What is the cabins condition?

vision • What is most useful to bring to the park?• What is being proposed for the cabin and park?

History Neighborhood site vision feasibility

Goodnow Cabin

1850-1860: Early Settlement- At the time of the county’s organiza-tion, approximately 95% of the land was prairie and 5% woodland forest

- “Flint Hills,” underlying bedrock of flinty limestone

- All of city’s public buildings and those of Kansas State University erected in the late 19th and first three decades of the 20th century had limestone walls

Goodnow Cabin

1855: isaac t. goodnow- Cofounder of Kansas State Agricultural College

1854: kansas/nebraska act(Opened Territory to Settlement)

- Allowed settlers to determine if they would allow slavery within their boundar-ies

1858: blue mont central college- Private, Methodist institute of higher learning, forerunner of Kansas State University

1866: kansas pacific railroad(Opened Territory to Settlement)

- Private, Methodist insti-tute of higher learning, forerunner of Kansas State

1861: statehood- “Bleeding Kansas,” vio-lent conflicts between an-ti-slavery and pro-slavery factions. On January 29, 1861, Kansas joined the Union as a free state

1863: kansas state agricultural college(Kansas State University)

- Former Blue Mont Central College

1860 18701850

Poyntz Juliette Railroad

1875: post-railroad development- After the arrival of the railroads, commer-cial and industrial development shifted to the southeast near the rail lines and moved out-ward to the northwest. Three distinct types of plans emerged in Kansas:

1. Oriented to river traffic2. Public square surrounded by commercial and institutional buildings3. Central main street.

1879: refugees settle bluemont hill- Former slaves fled to Manhattan as part of “The Negro Exodus from the Southern States”

- Settled near the foot of Bluemont Hill

188018751870

Poyntz Juliette Railroad

1938: Goodnow Cabin Built- Goodnow Cabin was built as a New Deal project, putting unemployed locals to work

- Served three purposes:

1. Provided part time work2. Created a needed cabin3. Provided training

~1935: water treatment plant built- The Goodnow Cabin was built adja-cent to an existing water treatment plant

- Exact date of construction and location of buildings are unknown. Original building no longer exists

1933: “The new deal”- A series of economic programs in response to the Great Depres-sion that focused on relief, recov-ery, and reform to provide jobs and stimulate the economy

- Enacted by Franklin D. Roosevelt

- Coordinated by the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

1880 1930 1935 1940

Poyntz Juliette Railroad Cabin

1945-1955: post wwII development- During the Great Depression and throughout WWII, residential con-struction slowed, then ceased. At the end of the ar, as soon as ma-terials were available, the City expanded rapidly to the north and west. Poyntz Ave. continued to be a major retail and office center

1955: water treatment plant expansion #1- Settling basins and enlarged buildings were constructed to increase overall treatment capacity

1960: “boy scoutcabin”- The cabin was used through the 1960’s as a Boy Scout House

1971: water treatment plant expansion #1- The cabin was used through the 1960’s as a Boy Scout House

1980: disrepair- Cabin falls into disrepair

1991: gpcc- “Goodnow Park Cabin Coalition” started leasing Goodnow Cabin from the City of Man-hattan. The group in-teded to improve the building and identify alternate uses

1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

2011: Goodnow Cabin Today- Today, Goodnow Cabin is operated by Parks and Recre-ation

2010: Water treatment plant Expansion #3

2000 2010

history Neighborhood site vision feasibility

gateway to manhattan

demographics

7,302(15%)

Total population of 6650247,929

0-18 (260)

20-34 (6,093)

35-49 (250)

50-64 (240)

65 + (179)

closest to park

zip code 66208

More Active Population~90%

zip code 66208

Voronoi Diagram :

Approximates the distance between points. In this diagram, voronoi was used to determine the amount of area that a given park is serving (relative to other parks)

GOODNOW and bluemont park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

coverage area

Voronoi Diagram :

Approximates the distance between points. In this diagram, voronoi was used to determine the amount of area that a given park is serving (relative to other parks)

northeast park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

northview park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

city park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

douglass park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

long’s park

Size: 20.4 acresCoverage: 1.73 mi2

coverage area

northeast community park*

northview park

goodnow and bluemont park

city park douglass park

long’s park

coverage

size 45 acres

20.4 acres 1.4 acres 2.9 acres 5 acres

.82 mi2

45 acres

1.23 mi2 1.81 mi21.73 mi2 .52 mi2.61 mi2

coverage vs area

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educationGoodnow Park has one of the only historic buildings in the park system.

education:

Bluemont Park is one of only a few parks in the area with hiking trails. The trail sees significant use from active adults.

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Goodnow and Bluemoint Parks are two of the only parks without a restroom.

restrooms:

Goodnow Park has ADA parking spots and an accesible shelter. Bluemont Overlook has some accessible areas but most of the hill (including the cabin) is inaccessible.

handicap accessiblitiy:

swimming pool

hiking trails

mountain biking

picnic shelter

playground

restrooms

sports field

handicap access

tennis courts

amenities (By park)

notable amenities:

Major Streets

Local Access Roads

Tuttle Creek Blvd.

Bluemont Ave.

Juliette Ave.

access roads

money spent driving to site

$13,147

(trips per year, 2 per month) 24

(average distance in miles per trip to nearest park) 1.72

(residences closest to site) 2,100

(average miles per gallon) 1/24

(cost per gallon, august 2011) $3.64

(gallon consumed driving to park per year)

$

679 people

(population closest to site) 7,302

(Percentage of disabled people in manhattan) 9.3%

(# of disabled people closest to site)

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# of disabled peopleclosest to site

hydrology and drainage

$2,468,000(manhattan yearly stormwater budget)

0.00082(site as percentage of manhattan area)

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$2,023(possible water savings)

> 3,200 ft from Park

Facing Neighborhood Park

Near a Park (< 3,200 ft)

Facing Community Park

< 1500 ft from WastewaterTreatment Facility

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132%

87.5%

115%

120%

Home Price increase from park

(houses closest to park) ~2,100

(difference between park and w.t.P. home value) 27.5%

(median home value zip code 66502) $172,746

$462,500,000(total potential value increase)

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history neighborhood site vision feasibility

landmarks

trail system

noise

storm water drain

current fence

view into site

picnic tables

Bluemont Scenic Overlook (”Manhattan Hill”) goodnow cabin water treatment plant goodnow park

site section

White house park Rogers Marvel Architects

Washington D.C.

• Reclaim space for pedestrian use

• Heightened connectivity throughout the site

Left: Vast open green spaceBelow left: New pedestrian pathways and seating elementsBelow: Site map showing street terrace and new vehicular route

EARTH FILLIntegrated Connection

With new pedestrian routes and movement corridors, connectivitiy is heightened and maintained throughout the site.

DisConnectionDue to the water treatment plant, the fence and lack of pathways, the park and the cabin are divided. This harshly splits the site in two.

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Using BluemontHill Park

Traveling Around Goodnow Park

Using Goodnow Park

Using Trails

Male

Female

Observed Uses

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significant views from hill

view 1

view 2

view 3

(Number of trees on site, approximate) 1,068

(dollars of environmental benefits per tree) $3,225

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(total dollars of environmental benefits) $3,444,300

=1,068 trees

absorbs 13 lb co2 / year

13,884 lb of co2

year

x6,036 people

produces 2.3 lb co2 / year

13,884 lb of co2

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ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF TREES IN PARK

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Views of cabin

View of the cabinwalking down fromthe “MANHATTAN” sign.

View walking from the cabin heading toward the “MANHATTAN” sign.

Views 1 & 2

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View of the water treatment plant from the lower level of steps

Looking tow-ads the water treatment plant (south) from the front steps of the cabin

Views 3 & 43.

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View of cabin

View of the cabin walking from Goodnow Parkalong 5th.

Views 5 & 65.

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ground floor

Cracks in floor

Cut through limstone

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second floor

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south wall

1’ 2’ 5’ 10’

North wall

1’ 2’ 5’ 10’

(dollars per hour to rent space) $131.00

(rentals a year per event space in manhattan) 108

(average rental time, in hours) 3

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$42,444(dollars per year from rental space)

$42,444per year

money from rental space

$56,960

(mbtu per gallons of gasoline, 1 btu = energy to light 1 match) 115

(labor costs, estimated) 2

(Dollars per gallon, august 2011) $3.64

(Embodied Energy of a 1200sf house) 858,600

(cost to demolish cabin)

$56,960with labor

demolition costs

(dollars per hour to rent space) $131.00

(rentals a year per event space in manhattan) 108

(average rental time, in hours) 3

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$42,444(dollars per year from rental space)

$42,444per year

money from rental space

$28,480

(Dollars per square foot of stone) $16$(total square footage of all facades) 1780

(retail price of stone)

stone value$28,480

retail price

history neighborhood site vision feasibility

waters hallenvironmental studies

environmental education

rec outdoor rentals

big poppy bicycles

pathfinder

outdoor rental and sales

african american history

boy scouts hq

girl scouts hq

boy and girl scouts

sunset Zoo

animal shelter

wildlife and animals

indoor event spaces- Outdoor Shelters and Event Spaces

- 1 Mile Radius

- Ballrooms, PAC’s, Golf Clubs, Restaurants, Hotels

- 1 Mile Radius

indoor event spaces

manhattan

site design

erosion control

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Grass Lawn

Raingardens

Filter Strips (Nat. Veg.)

Sewer Pipes

Swales

(Nat. Veg.)

Detention Basins(Wet Bottom)

RainwaterRemoval

PhosphorusRemoval

manhattan

bioswale

riprap swale

vegetative swale

Willamette RiverWater Treatment PlantThe Miller Hull Partnership

Wilsonville, OR

• Integration of industrial facilites within a community• A public park and landscape as an interactive display• A hub for community, business and educational activities

Above Left: Outdoor pulic space for communityAbove: Business conference roomBelow Left: Landscape water element

integrated connection

Permeable wall with a high aesthetic quality that integrates the connection between the water treatment plant and the public park.

disconnection

Static wall with low aesthetic quality that separates the connection

between the water treatment plant, the cabin and the public park.

manhattan

main trails

boardwalk through grass

manhattan

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200’

16’

90’

slope 1:8

176 ft ramp lengthslope 1:9

128 ft ramp lengthslope 1:5.5

from road to cabin

from bottom of hill to cabin

maximum slope for ADA exterior ramp

275’

manhattan

smaller trails

walkways / Shenyang Architectural University Campus, turenscape

manhattan

seating areas

seating areas / applebee’s support center, bnim

seating areas / Shenyang Architectural University Campus, turenscape

manhattan

parking improvements

thickened curb sidewalk

manhattan

trail improvements

tiered seating outdoor classroom

tiered seating into hill

manhattan

new fence line

typical prairie fence

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$250,000

$300,000

$350,000

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~$50,000 for 24 acres

~$150,000 savings over 20 years in maintenance

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Mowed LawnNo Mow

maintenance costs

manhattan

rain/butterfly garden

rain garden

butterfly garden

manhattan

built elements

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1. cocoon > insect

2. pad > amphibian

3. burrow > mammal

4. nest > bird

5. cabin

6. water resevoir

Typology 1: cocoon > insects

landscape: - butterfly garden

characteristics: - light permeable exterior - secure - organic - surface defined

above: monarch butterfly cocooon

right: Volkan Alkanoglu, star cocoon / sukkah city competition, nyc, 2010

cocoon pavilion

2: pad > amphibians

landscape: - wetlands (natural or con-structed)

characteristics: - floating - plane defined (no enclosure) - geometric

above & left: lily pad, venetian gardens

below: brion cemetary, carlos scarpa / vicenza, italy

pad pavilion

3: burrow > mammals

landscape: - woodland forest, ground

characteristics: - dark, tunnel-like - secure - subtraction defined

above & left: rabbit burrow

below: house, Christian Mueller & Search / vals, switz.

burrow pavilion

4: nest > birds

landscape: - woodland forest, trees

characteristics: - dependent - permeable - platform

left: bird nest

below: super kingdom, London Fieldwork

Nest Pavilion

manhattan

goodnow cabin

GoOdnow park Revitalization 2011/12

pathway diagram

first floor

second floor

animal rescue

first floor

education/rental

office

bathrooms

second floor

section

massing diagram

Cabin perspective

manhattan

water resevoir

scheme 1

Scheme 1: subtraction

Scheme 1: subtraction

ampitheater

scheme 2

scheme 2: pavilion