community workshop #3: preferred park concept november 3, 2015
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Community Workshop #3: Preferred Park ConceptNovember 3, 2015
Translation available tonight in Spanish, Mandarin and Korean
Information in optional languages
Lead Agency: County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Consultant Team: Withers & Sandgren Landscape Architecture
• Architecture: Lehrer Architects• Visioning: Hillworks• Civil Engineering: PACE Advanced Water
Engineering• Planning: AMEC Foster Wheeler• Environmental: ECORP Consulting• Traffic: Urban Crossroads• Geotechnical: Ninyo & Moore• Public Outreach: Arellano Associates
Project Team
1. Welcome2. Site Visit Review3. Workshop 2 Review4. Preferred Park Concept5. Information Stations and Feedback
a. Language Preference Stationsb. Questions and Answersc. Written Feedback, Comment Cards
6. Next Stepsa. Additional Meeting Added!
11/10/15 6:30 – 8:00 pm Steinmetz Senior Center Community Room1545 S. Stimson Ave. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
b. Community Workshop #4, Final Park Concept Development Plan and
EIR scoping sessionJanuary 2016
Agenda
Project Timeline August 24, 2015
Community Visioning
September 30, 2015
Alternative Park Concepts
November 3, 2015 Preferred Park
Concept
January 2016 Final Park Concept
Plan Environmental Scoping
June 2016 Public Review
Draft EIR & Draft Master Plan
September-October 2016County Board of Supervisors
1.Draft Park Master Plan
2.Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
3.Amended Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Meetings: • 2 Community Visioning Workshops • 3 Mobile Outreach Events• 18 Stakeholder Interviews• 3 Technical Advisory Committee Meetings• Community Group Presentations
Outreach:• Community Leader Contact: person to person
contact with community leaders• Public Comment Cards and E-mails: dozens of
comments received after workshops 1 and 2• E-mail Blasts: Database of 400+ residents &
organizations, reminders are sent 4 times before each workshop• Postcard mailer: 5,500 properties within a 1/2 mile of
the project site that included first three workshop dates• Flyers: Local schools, community centers, churches,
etc. with postings by numerous other organizations• Website: www.PuenteHillsLandfillPark.org• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Community Outreach To Date
Site Context – Facing north
Facing south
Visible from the sky
Visible from the sky
Facing north – Western & Eastern Decks
The Western Deck – 13 acres to develop – fill area
Nike Site – non fill area
Puente Hills Landfill Park Classification
Classified as a Regional and Passive Park
Regional park: • Typically 100+ acres with a 25 mile service area radius• Often include special uses such as lakes, campgrounds,
amphitheaters, important ecological habitats and connections, trails, scenic overlooks, and picnic areas
• Often passive in nature
Passive park:• Oriented primarily to the enjoyment of the natural environment
and typically include multi-use trails, picnic areas, bird watching, benches, viewpoints, park pavilions and interpretive displays
Workshop 2 Review – September 30, 2015
Workshop 2 Review - Park Themes
ALTERNATIVE 1: Ecology
RESULTS: ALTERNATIVE 1- Ecology Features
Ecology Park Features1. Multi-use trails: Walk, bike, equestrian
772. Animal Habitat Enhancement
573. Native plantings
444. Land Bridge
265. Picnic areas
226. Scenic Overlooks
187. Nature Programs, guided walks
128. Interpretive exhibits
119. Upgraded trail wayfinding signage
310. Children's nature play
311. Bird observation overlooks
312. Field Stations: nature exhibits
0Total Votes: 276
ALTERNATIVE 2: Recreate
RESULTS: ALTERNATIVE 2- Recreate Features
Recreate Park Features1. Run/Walk loops with mileage
markers 502. Outdoor Performances
493. Bike Skills Park
434. Dog park and Agility training
245. Stair Climbs
246. Skyline Promenade
247. Slides
168. Zip-line
169. Open Play areas
1010.Fitness Programs
911.Food Truck
712.Multi-purpose building with elevator
6Total Votes: 278
ALTERNATIVE 3: Upcycle
RESULTS: ALTERNATIVE 3- Upcycle Features Upcycle Park Features
1. Park walking, biking, equestrian paths 87
2. Aerial gondola/scenic park transportation 46
3. Education Center 34
4. Park bike rental 26
5. Outdoor performances 236. Observation deck
187. Convert flare facility into café
128. Children’s construction play 129. Artworks from recycled materials
710. Public tours of the recycling plant
411. Exhibits: waste, innovation, sustainability
212. Real-time camera of the recycling plant 0Total: 271 votes
Workshop 2 Review - 3 Alternative Park Concepts
#1 Favorite Gold Star - 52 Votes or 57% #2 Favorite Silver Star – 19 Votes or 26%
#1 Favorite Gold Star - 36 Votes or 40% #2 Favorite Silver Star – 33 Votes or 45%
#1 Favorite Gold Star - 3 Votes or 3% #2 Favorite Silver Star – 22 Votes or 30%
2nd Ranked #1 Favorite
2nd Ranked #2 Favorite
Workshop 2 Review
Preferred Park Concept - Themes
Preferred Park Concept
Proposed Park Features and Elements
Animal Habitat Enhancement
Grassland Meadows
Scenic Overlook
Interpretive Exhibits
Children’s Nature Play
Proposed Park Features and Elements
Stair Climb
Bike Trails
Gondola/People Mover
Hiking Trails
Picnic
Proposed Park Features – Western Deck
Bike Skills
Outdoor Performance Space
Children’s Nature Play
Switchback Trail
Proposed Park Features – Western Deck
Slides Overlook Trails
Proposed Park Features – Eastern and Southern Deck
Native planting
Land BridgeNative Plant
Nursery
Dog Park and Agility Training
Proposed Park Features – Eastern and Southern Deck
Picnic Areas
Interpretive Elements
Bike Rentals
Translation stations in Spanish, Mandarin and Korean are available tonight or for more information, contact:
English: Michelle O'Connor (213) 351-5121 [email protected]
Spanish: Olga Ruano (213) [email protected]
Mandarin: Jui Ing Chien (213) 351-5129 [email protected]
Korean: Julie Yom (213) 351-5127 [email protected]
Visit the project website:www.PuenteHillsLandfillPark.org
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