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PROMENADE HILL PARK Project Schedule
Project Schedule
Stakeholder & Community Outreach
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2020
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Concept Design
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Schematic Design
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Construction
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D J F M A M J J A O N D
7/13/20: Project Kick-Off Public Event
8/25/20: Concept Design Public Open House
9/23/20: Public survey closed and summary shared
10/07/20: DRI Committee approval of final concept design
(Photos courtesy of the Hudson Area Library History Room)
PROMENADE HILL PARKSite History
Site History - Early 1800sPark Formation
“1795, March 9th. It was voted ‘that the certain piece of land, known by the name of the Parade, or Mall, in front of Main street, and on the banks fronting the river, should be granted to the Common Council forever, as a public walk or Mall, and for no other purpose whatever.’From Stephen B. Miller’s “Historical Sketches of Hudson,” 1862
From before it was an official park and well after, it was a “favorite spot for the city’s local military companies to perform their drills”: “Gano’s Artillery”; “Frothingham’s Artillery”; “Haxton’s Artillery”; “Hathaway’s Infantry”; “Wigton Artillery”; “Hudson Greens”; “Hudson Rangers”’; “Hudson City Guards”; “Scotch Guards”; “Scotch Plaids”
(Photos courtesy of the Hudson Area Library History Room)
PROMENADE HILL PARKSite History
Site History - Late 1800sMain Site Features
Seating and an open promenade extend the length of the site. Ornamental plantings, trees and lawn panels are seen in numerous historic postcards of the park.
St. Winifred
Statue of St. Winifred Fountain added in 1896. The statue was a gift from John Watts DePeyster of Tivoli by American Sculptor George E. Bissel.
(Photos courtesy of the Hudson Area Library History Room)
PROMENADE HILL PARKSite History
Site History - 1970sUrban Renewal Plan
The footprint of the lower plaza today is more or less the same as it was as implemented during a period of urban renewal. The southern edge of the site was once the play area with a merry go round, see-saw and open seating areas.
The brick walls are similar in character to those found in front of the municipal building on Warren Street.
PROMENADE HILL PARKPublic Outreach Summary
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
UPPER PROMENADE UPPER PROMENADE UPPER PROMENADEInitial Concept Diagrams illustrate simplified approaches to incorporating a ramp into the landscape in order to bring visitors through approximately 14’ of grade change from the Front. St. sidewalk to the Upper Promenade level at an accessible slope.
In order to be considered accessible by ADA standards, a ramp must remain below a 1:12 (8.33%) slope, have handrails and a landing every 30’.
Project Kick-Off Public Event - July 13, 2020
• Public outreach and engagement is a critical component of this project, with the goal of hearing from a wide and diverse array of local residents and stakeholders.
• Initial project kick-off public outreach event was held at Promenade Hill Park on 7/13/20, at which three general concept diagrams were presented, along with an inspiration board of precedents to gauge public interest in various potential design directions.
PROMENADE HILL PARKPublic Outreach Summary
Two concept design plans were presented for feedback at the 8/25 public outreach event.
The “Meander” features a winding accessible route through a central plaza, a small lawn, picnic area and sitting grove.
The “Terrace” included a more compressed ramp sequence connecting a larger plaza and lawn to a secondary seating terrace connected to the existing playground.
Both designs featured amphitheater style seating.
Concept Design Public Open House - August 25, 2020• Based on feedback received at 7/13/20 event, along with numerous
focused Zoom, phone and in-person outreach presentations, the design team developed two distinct concept design plans.
• Public outreach event held at Promenade Hill Park on 8/25/20, at which two concept design plans were presented for feedback.
• Over 85 survey responses were collected, and a cumulative outreach summary was compiled and shared on 9/23/20.
PROMENADE HILL PARKDesign Feedback & Response Summary
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
FRONT ST.
STREET-FACING PLAZA
HISTORIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSITION NODE
UPPER PROMENADE
UPPER PROMENADE
UPPER PROMENADE
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APPENDIX A: Summary of Survey Results The following word clouds were generated based on written responses to the questions below. What are your favorite features of Concept 1? Please Comment.
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What are your favorite features of Concept 2? Please Comment.
The Meander
Compiled Survey Written Response Word Cloud
Overall Preference
The Terrace
N/A
Refined ConceptsInitial Approaches
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4634Concept 1: The Meander
Concept 2: The Terrace
PROMENADE HILL PARKDesign Principles
Design Principles
Based on public feedback and further refinement of the concept, the design team developed the following principles to guide the final conceptual approach:
• Provide universal access to the historic upper level of Promenade Hill Park from Front and Warren Streets
• Integrate the accessible route into an open and welcoming landscape.
• Reinforce the visual relationships between Warren/Front Streets and the upper promenade.
• Provide a suitable visual and programmatic terminus for Warren Street.
• Create easily accessible, family friendly open spaces for all abilities and ages.
• Include a multi-purpose plaza for events, performances, etc.
• Enhance the existing planting while prioritizing ease of maintenance.
• Improve safety by maintaining clear sight lines from Front Street and additional light fixtures along the southern edge of the site adjacent to the new accessible route.
• Encourage exploration and discovery through materials and circulation patterns.
• Celebrate and connect to the materials and geometries of the historic upper promenade.
PROMENADE HILL PARKThematic Framework
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HISTORIC PROMENADE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FRONT ST.
VISTA
WOODLAND
GLADE
DISCOVERPOLLINATE
REFLECTEXPLORE
PICNIC
SURPRISE
RESPITE
COOL OFFREADCONNECT
PARADE
PERFORM
OBSERVE
EATPARTICIPATE
PROMENADE HILL PARKThematic Framework
PROMENADE HILL PARKFinal Concept Plan
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EXISTING ROCK OUTCROPPING
EXISTING LIGHTPOLE TO REMAIN
SPRAY SHOWER
AMPHITHEATER SEATING STEPS
NEW LIGHTPOLES (3)
RAISED CURB
SLOPED LAWNS
OPEN PLAZA
0 5 10 20
SEATING BOULDERS
EXISTING CANOPY TREE TO REMAIN
PROPOSED CANOPY TREE
PROPOSED UNDERSTORY FLOWERING TREE
EXISTING LIGHTPOLE TO REMAIN
PROPOSED LIGHTPOLE
HISTORIC PROMENADE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXISTING PARKING
EXISTING PLAY AREA
BENCH SEATING
FRONT STREET
PROMENADE HILL PARKMaterials
POURED-IN-PLACE CONCRETE UNIT PAVERS STONE BLOCK SEATING SETTEE BENCH
OPEN LAWN CANOPY SHADE TREES UNDERSTORY FLOWERING TREES LOW-MAINTENANCE GROUNDCOVER
PROMENADE HILL PARKThematic Framework
PROMENADE HILL PARKPhasing Diagram
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PHASE I• ADA Access• Family-friendly spaces• Multi-purpose plaza & event space• Relocated spray shower in playground• Tree planting• Increased park lighting
PHASE II• Full reconstruction of play
area• Reuse of parking lot for
expanded recreational programming
• Connection to existing playground
• Improvements to Chamber of Commerce entrance
PHASE III• Further improvements to pavement and pathways to
expand accessible areas.• Tree planting• New seating• Reconstruction and repair of historic walls• Fence restoration
HUDSON CONNECTS
• ADA Ramp access• Painted bumpouts• Flexible bollards• Mural• Crosswalk improvements
0 5 10 20
Proposed Phasing• Input which fell beyond the
scope of work of the accessible route has been noted and is suggested as a future phase for the park.
• Phase I is the core of the park and will be completed as part of this DRI-funded project with the primary directive of achieving accessible access to the upper promenade.
• Phases II and III outline key community priorities as determined from public feedback and design analysis. This future work will require further funding and design planning.
• Hudson Connects, a DRI-funded project running concurrently with this project, is shown for coordination purposes.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FRONT STREET
PROMENADE HILL PARKThematic Framework
PROMENADE HILL PARKFinal Concept Plan
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EXISTING ROCK OUTCROPPING
EXISTING LIGHTPOLE TO REMAIN
SPRAY SHOWER
AMPHITHEATER SEATING STEPS
NEW LIGHTPOLES (3)
RAISED CURB
SLOPED LAWNS
OPEN PLAZA
0 5 10 20
SEATING BOULDERS
EXISTING CANOPY TREE TO REMAIN
PROPOSED CANOPY TREE
PROPOSED UNDERSTORY FLOWERING TREE
EXISTING LIGHTPOLE TO REMAIN
PROPOSED LIGHTPOLE
HISTORIC PROMENADE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXISTING PARKING
EXISTING PLAY AREA
BENCH SEATING
FRONT STREET