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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

▪ gina@parsonkc.com

• 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!