Lafayette Street Park - Parks and Rec presentation - March 21, 2017Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Working Group Meeting 1
• Discuss Park Issues
• Vet Survey Questions
Oct. 11, 2016
Online Survey
• 340 Responses
Nov. 5-
Dec. 5, 2016
Additional
Community
Conversations
Jan. 9-16, 2017Dec. 6, 2016
Open House
• Open Discussion
with 20 Residents about
Design Possibilities
Working Group Meeting 2
• Review 3 Options that Respond
to Survey and Open House
• Two Preferred Options Selection
Dec. 6, 2016
Parks & Rec Meeting
•Present Feedback
•Propose Options to Address
Community Concerns
•Gather Feedback
Jan. 17, 2017
Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan
Engagement Process
• Park identified as a needing updates
Aug 2012-
May 2013
Design Process
Working Group Meeting 3
• Consensus Building
• Discuss/ Select Direction of
Preferred Scheme
Design Development and
Construction Documentation
• All materials, measures and designs
finalized and document for bid.
March 10, 2017
Parks & Rec Meeting
•Present Preferred Scheme
For Final Approval
March. 21, 2017 TBD
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Recognizable Features
•Monuments
•Benches
•Bus Stop
•Art Boxes
•Flowers
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Highly Valued Features
•Mature Trees
•Lawn
•Monuments
Recognized Issues
•Worn Cow Paths
•Steel Edging Failure
•Worn Lawn
•Dark Interior
•Obscured Sight Lines
•Limited Use
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Existing Plan
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Existing Park Circulation
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Existing Park Use
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Existing Tree Inventory Key
Trees - Poor to Fair: 6
6 Crabapple
Trees - Fair to Good: 36
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
6 Chanticleer Pears
8 Zelkovas
2 Kousa Dogwoods
A
B
C
D
F
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Existing Park Features
Trees - Poor to Fair: 6
6 Crabapple
Trees - Fair to Good: 36
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
6 Chanticleer Pears
8 Zelkovas
2 Kousa Dogwoods
Furnishings
Benches (wood and metal): 4
Benches (wood and concrete): 4
Trahscans: 2
Surfaces
Concrete: 6,700 sf
Stonedust: 3,100 sf
Hardpack/Mud: 850 sf
Lawn:16,725 sf
Planting Beds: 500 sf
Existing Park
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Design Goals
1) Clarify circulation - no more mud paths
2) Make interior of park inviting and safe
3) Design can be built and maintained by city budget
4) Ensure park can function for both local residents and
as gateway to downtown
5) Highlight historical significance of site
Design Goals
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
1A 1B 2
3 Options
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 1A
Curved Paths A
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 33
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
3 Chanticleer Pears
8 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
3 Kousa Dogwoods
5 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 41
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 6
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1015 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
(shown as rectangles in dark green areas)
Fire memorial on path with garden and
bench.
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 1A - Tree removals
Curved Paths A
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 33
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
3 Chanticleer Pears
8 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
3 Kousa Dogwoods
5 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 41
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 6
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1015 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
Fire memorial on path with garden and
bench.
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Curved Paths A
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 33
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
3 Chanticleer Pears
8 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
3 Kousa Dogwoods
5 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 41
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 5
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5 New, 2 Existing
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1015 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
Fire memorial on path with garden and
bench.
Proposal 1A - Amenities
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 1B
Curved Paths B
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 27
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
5 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 7
1 Kousa Dogwoods
6 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 34
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 6
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1160 sf
Historical signage in gardens
(shown as rectangles in dark green areas)
Fire monument relocated to Zelkova circle
Crossing path from Washington street is
more direct than option A
Landform re-graded
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 1B - Tree Removals
Curved Paths B
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 27
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
5 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 7
1 Kousa Dogwoods
6 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 34
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 6
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1160 sf
Historical signage in gardens
Fire monument relocated to Zelkova circle
Crossing path from Washington street is
more direct than option A
Landform re-graded
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 1B - Amenities
Curved Paths B
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 27
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
5 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 7
1 Kousa Dogwoods
6 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 34
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 6
Benches (interior): 4
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 9,960 sf
Stonedust: 3,030 sf
Lawn:14,100 sf
Planting Beds: 1160 sf
Historical signage in gardens
Fire monument relocated to Zelkova circle
Crossing path from Washington street is
more direct than option A
Landform re-graded
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposals 1A&B - Lighting (trees)
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposals 1A&B - Lighting (streets, benches and monument)
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Existing
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Curved
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Curved
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 2
Oval Lawn
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 24
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
1 Chanticleer Pear
3 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
8 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 32
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 5
Benches (interior): 5
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 10,900 sf
Stonedust: 560 sf
Lawn:15,800 sf
Planting Beds: 900 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
(shown as rectangles in dark green areas)
Fire memorial relocated to center of park,
associated with garden, benches and
path.
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Proposal 2 - Tree Removals
Oval Lawn
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 24
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
1 Chanticleer Pear
3 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
8 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 32
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 5
Benches (interior): 5
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 10,900 sf
Stonedust: 560 sf
Lawn:15,800 sf
Planting Beds: 900 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
Fire memorial relocated to center of park,
associated with garden, benches and
path.
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Oval Lawn
Existing Fair to Good Trees: 24
10 Norway Maples
6 London Planes
2 Elms
2 Aristocrat Pears
1 Chanticleer Pear
3 Zelkova
2 Kousa Dogwoods
New Trees: 8
8 Canopy Trees
Total Trees - Fair to Good: 32
Furnishings
Benches (periphery): 5
Benches (interior): 5
Trahscans: 5
Surfaces
Concrete: 10,900 sf
Stonedust: 560 sf
Lawn:15,800 sf
Planting Beds: 900 sf
Historical signage in garden areas
Fire memorial relocated to center of park,
associated with garden, benches and
path.
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Oval Lawn Lighting
Proposals - Lighting
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Existing
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Oval
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 10, 2017 - Working Group Meeting
View - Oval
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Three Options
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Three Options - Removals
Lafayette Park, Salem
March 21, 2017 - Parks and Rec Meeting
Three Options - Amenities