kalorama park community meeting presentation (october 21, 2014)
DESCRIPTION
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Community Meeting October 9th, 2014
DRAINAGE, EROSION & LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
KALORAMA PARK
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Guidelines for a Successful Meeting
• RESPECT EACH OTHER
• CELLPHONES OFF OR ON VIBRATE
• Q&A WILL BE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION
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Agenda
Introductions
Completed Tasks
Design
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
Project Timeline
Next Steps
Contact Information
Questions and Answers
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Introductions of Project Team
• Department of General Services (DGS)
• Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
• Macris, Hendricks & Glascock, P.A. (MHG) – Civil/Environmental Engineer – Landscape Architect – Land Surveyor
• ECS Capitol Services, PLLC
– Geotechnical Engineer
• The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
– Archaeological Consultant
• Norton Land Design
– Arborist Consultant
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Completed Tasks
Site Work: • Lightning protection implemented
• Vertical mulching completed
Phase I Final Design:
• Drainage Improvements
• Stormwater Management
• Landscaping Improvements
Phase II Pre-Final Design:
• Plaza Improvements
• Columbia Road Sidewalk and Landscaping Improvements
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Site Plan- Phase 1
Remove and replace soil with construction
debris
Drainage Improvements
Vertical mulching & lightning protection
Remove invasive norway maple tree
Sidewalk replacement
Berm softening
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Vertical Mulching & Lightning Protection
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Removal of Contaminated Soils
Removal of contaminated soil and replacement with new soil based upon the June 6th, 2012 Volkert report and geotechnical findings
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Existing Erosion- Phase 1
Norway Maple to be Removed
Typical Area for Tree Bed(s)
Drainage Structure to be Modified
Area for Aeration, Topsoiling and
Seeding
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Example Understory Mulch Bed
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Slot Drain Along Sidewalk
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Drainage Flume
Before After
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Berm Softening
Before After
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Site Plan- Phase 2
Plaza Improvements
Columbia Road Landscaping & Sidewalk Improvements
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Existing Erosion- Phase 2
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Porous Paving
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Overall Landscape Plan
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Plaza Plan
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Plaza Sections
Section A – A1
Section B – B1
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Plaza Details
Green Screen
Entry Elements
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Plaza Details
Seating
Permeable Paving
Litter Receptacle
Refurbish Table Option
Water Fountain
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Plaza Details
Pedestrian & Vehicle Control
Boulders For Play
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Project Timeline
Site Surveys May-June
2014
Preliminary Design
June-July 2014
Final Phase 1 Design
July-October 2014
Construction Phase 2
March 2015
Construction
Phase 1 November
2014
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Elevating the Quality of Life in the District
Next Steps
Plaza and Playground
• Review Final Designs – November 5, 2014
• Present the Final Design – November 18, 2014
• Playground Planning & Design – December 2014 to March 2015
• Phase II Construction Begins – March 2015
• Phase II Construction Completed – June 2015
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Contact Information
Department of General Services (DGS)
Kenny Diggs, [email protected]
202-580-9361
Shahrokh Ghahramani, Project Manager [email protected]
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Brent Sisco, Landscape Architect [email protected]
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Thank you for your time!
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Plaza Plan – Proposed Over Existing
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Plaza Plan Option 1
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Plaza Plan Option 2
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Plaza Plan Option 3