Two components remain inconsistent with preservation standards. *=SHPO concern
1) Steps down to river & permanent terraced seating.
• add formality & complexity*
• alter open, natural feeling of the area*
• create serious safety hazard for young & old
• inhibit flexibility & utility of area
• necessary step railings further alter open feeling image
• no railings on terraced seating?
Less severe terrain modification without need for steps would address above issues.
2) Raised, wide planters on north & south side.
• adversely affect open, informal openness* intrude on physical & visual space
• use large areas of small park
• reduce flexible use
• based on weak safety justification – particularly south side with light traffic
• disrespects desired connection between park & businesses
Small planters (size of current planters) strategically spaced would address these issues. Note SHPO's request to "avoid overly designed formal planting beds with low walls along its perimeter”.
Two components remain inconsistent with preservation standards. *=SHPO concern
1) Steps down to river & permanent terraced seating.
• add formality & complexity*
• alter open, natural feeling of the area*
• create serious safety hazard for young & old
• inhibit flexibility & utility of area
• necessary step railings further alter open feeling image
• no railings on terraced seating?
Less severe terrain modification without need for steps would address above issues.
2) Raised, wide planters on north & south side.
• adversely affect open, informal openness* intrude on physical & visual space
• use large areas of small park
• reduce flexible use
• based on weak safety justification – particularly south side with light traffic
• disrespects desired connection between park & businesses
Small planters (size of current planters) strategically spaced would address these issues. Note SHPO's request to "avoid overly designed formal planting beds with low walls along its perimeter”.