I-59/20 Underpass Park: Programming Workshop Questions - Residents

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Do you ever walk underneath the highway now? If so, where are you going to/from?

What outdoor spaces do you visit regularly? Please include public parks and playgrounds, as well as private golf courses and even things like restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating.

What things do you do when you go to those spaces?

Do you participate in any activities after work (i.e. fitness classes, hobbies, socializing with friends)? If so, what?

Are there any public parks you visit regularly? Why?

Is there anywhere in Birmingham that you think is good for “people watching”?

I-59/20 Underpass Park: Programming Workshop Questions - Residents

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What is your favorite outdoor place in Birmingham? Why is it your favorite?

Think about all the parks, plazas, and public spaces in this area of Birmingham, and all the parks, plazas, and public spaces you've seen in other places. Are there elements that you think Birmingham is missing? Have you ever thought, "I wish we had....... in our park?" Tell us what comes to mind.

Your ideas are critical to the success of this space. Are there any features you definitely want included? Anything that you would absolutely hate?

I-59/20 Underpass Park: Programming Workshop Questions - Workers

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How do you typically spend your lunch hour?

How often do you buy lunch outside of work?

Do you participate in any activities after work (i.e. fitness classes, hobbies, socializing with friends)? If so, what?

How many days a week do you go somewhere that is not your home immediately after work? Where?

Do you ever engage in any stress reducing activities (i.e. exercising, taking short breaks to read or play a game) during lunch or other time during the workday? What are they? How often?

What outdoor spaces do you visit regularly? Please include public parks and playgrounds, as well as private golf courses and even things like restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating.

I-59/20 Underpass Park: Programming Workshop Questions - Workers

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Is there anywhere in Birmingham that you think is good for “people watching”?

What is your favorite outdoor place in Birmingham? Why is it your favorite?

Think about all the parks, plazas, and public spaces in this area of Birmingham, and all the parks, plazas, and public spaces you've seen in other places. Are there elements that you think Birmingham is missing? Have you ever thought, "I wish we had....... in our park?" Tell us what comes to mind.

Your ideas are critical to the success of this space. Are there any features you definitely want included? Anything that you would absolutely hate?

I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Art - reproductions of museum-quality work Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Art classes (painting) Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Art studio spaces Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Art supply recycling/upcycling Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Artist in residence Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Author readings Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Book stalls Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Chalk wall Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Children's reading room Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Design/Craft/Art Market Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Ice sculptures Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Lecture series Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Murals - ground Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Murals - wall Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Poetry slams/readings Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Reading room Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Rotating art exhibit Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Sand sculpture Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Sculpture - permanent Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Storytelling (folk tales) Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Video installations Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Video projections Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

Worship and religious holiday celebrations Arts and culture 1 2 3 4 5

After-school programs Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Arts and crafts classes/demos Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Carousel Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's architecture activities Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's concert Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's gardening classes Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Children's juggling Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's language classes Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's martial arts Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's movement/dance Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's music lessons/performances Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's playground Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Children's theater classes Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Clowns Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Giant map Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Imagination playground Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Magic shows Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Map water feature Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Puppet shows Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Storytime for children Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Theatre for young audiences Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Toy boats in fountain/pond Children and families 1 2 3 4 5

Bike maintenance kiosk Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Bike racks Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Bike rental Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Bike repair workshops Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Boot camp Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Capoiera Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Climbing wall Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Fencing Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Fitness course Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Fitness equipment cart Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Krav Maga Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Martial arts Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Mommy and me fitness classes Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Rollerskating/ rollerblading events Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Tai Chi Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Walking clubs Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Weightlifting Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Yoga Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Zumba Fitness 1 2 3 4 5

Café/restaurant Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Food festival Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Food kiosks Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Food trucks Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Ice cream and candy carts Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Outdoor bar Food & beverage 1 2 3 4 5

Badminton Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Basketball Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Bingo Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Board games Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Croquet Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Foosball Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Frisbee "golf" course Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Horseshoes Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Lawn bowling Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Lessons (chess, mah jong, backgammon, etc.) Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Mah jong Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Miniature golf Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Musical chairs Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Petanque Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Ping pong Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Putting green Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Shuffleboard Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Sports equipment cart Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Table-top shuffleboard Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Volleyball Games and sports 1 2 3 4 5

Aquarium Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Architecture exhibits Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Astonomy exploration (stellar, lunar events) Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Ballroom dancing Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Book clubs Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Business-oriented talks Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Cooking classes Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Cooking demos Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Creative writing workshop Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Dog grooming Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Dog obedience lessons Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Dog park Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Drum circles Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Environmental education Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Farmers market Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Fireside lectures Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Fishing Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Flower stall/kiosk Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Foreign language classes Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Gardening class Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Garden tours Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Green technology demos Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Historical plaques/markers Hobbies and interests

History of the site (signs, interactive features) Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Holiday market Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Holiday card/arts & crafts Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Horticultural info signs Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Info ticker Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Juggling lessons Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Knitting classes Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Line dancing Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Meditation Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Night market (Asian-style) Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Photography classes Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Remote-controlled boats Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Remote-controlled cars Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Remote-controlled planes, copters, etc. Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Salsa dancing Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Segway rentals Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Skateboarding area Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Speaker's corner Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Specialty markets Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Sports memorabilia kiosk Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Sports-related talks Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Square dancing Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Temporary ice rink Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Tourist-oriented retail kiosk (gift shop) Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Urban gardens/farming Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Vendor carts Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Video station for public upload Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Walking tours Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Water bikes Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Weather station Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

Wine and beer tastings Hobbies and interests 1 2 3 4 5

A cappella Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Accordion Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Army bands Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Ballet Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Barbershop quartets Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Buskers Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Classical concerts Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Concert simulcasts Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Dance bands Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Dance performances Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Dixieland bands Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

DJs Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

High school/college bands Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Ice carving/sculpting performance Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Jazz combos Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Juggling performance Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Live piano and soloists Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Live theater Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Movies Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Music festival Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Piano - public access Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Pop concerts Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Radio/television - remote broadcast stand Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Roving violinist Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

String quartets Live entertainment 1 2 3 4 5

Blankets Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Fire pit Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Flags and banners Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Information kiosk Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Interactive water features/jumping fountains Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space: Programming Survey Sheet February 10, 2016

Program Name Category Don't want it! Gotta have it! Comments

Hammocks Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Lounge chairs Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Map of th area Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Map of the park Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Movable seating Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Picnic area Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Restrooms Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Umbrellas Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

Wireless internet access Site amenity 1 2 3 4 5

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I-59/20 Public Space Precedents ALDOT has engaged our design team to think creatively about improvements and programming for the spaces underneath I-59/20. Over the next few pages, you’ll find images of similar projects to help generate ideas as you proceed through the survey. These images are for inspiration only. They do not depict plans that definitely will or will not happen in Birmingham. Feel free to write on these pages and return them with the other elements of the survey. All ideas and reactions are helpful!

The I-59/20 Public Space Design Team: Barge Waggoner, Sumner, and Cannon Biederman Redevelopment Ventures

Domingo Gonzalez Associates JB+A

BRAVIS Building Solutions

AutoBarrios SanCris, Madrid, Spain Project MUM Dance Party, Somerville, MA

Ballroom Luminoso, San Antonio, TX F.I.S.H. San Antonio, TX

Underpass Park, Toronto, Ontario Underpass Playground

Red Swing Project, Austin, TX Set the Stage, Ottowa, Ontario

Bouldering in Victoria, Australia Basketball Courts, West Side Highway, New York, NY

Burnside Skatepark, Portland, OR I-5 Colonnade Mountain Bike Park, Seattle, WA

Under the Freeway Flea Market, Wallace, ID Bike Polo, Jose Marti Park, Miami, FL

Bel Tango Manufacturing Space, Lecce, Italy Stanica Cultural Center, Zilina, Slovakia

Underpass Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Underpass Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Beer Garden under the Highline, New York, NY Food Kiosks under the Highline, New York, NY

Underpass Park Graffiti Art, Toronto, Ontario, Canada East River Esplanade Exercise Equipment, NYC, NY

Phoenix Flowers, Glasgow, Scotland LightRails, Birmingham, AL