Post on 31-Mar-2015
LEGG PARK DOG PARKPROJECT DESIGN
Prepared for:
Meridian Township
Parks Commission Board
August 9, 2011
►Activities Completed to Date
• Natural Features Inventory – June 2010
• Vegetative Assessment – June 2011
• Data Review
• Preliminary conceptual layouts – June 2011
►Natural Features Inventory
• Historic agricultural field
• Non-native and native species; do not embody pre-settlement conditions
• Low floristic quality assessment
• Plant communities and values not associated with native prairies
• Limited wildlife habitat value
►Vegetative Assessment
• Vegetation consistent with
disturbed areas
• 18 non-native species; integrated
• 6 invasive species; random
• Does not harbor unique
population of birds or animals
►Data Review
• JF New Wetland Assessment – May 2011
• Park Resources Study and Interpretive Program
Development for Meridian River
• All communication/information provided to
Township from concerned citizens
►Summary of Data Reviews
• Concern for preservation wildlife habitat
• Disruption to wildlife use
• Ecological impacts
• Concerns can be addressed in design
►Design Considerations
• Utilize existing infrastructure
• Maintain/improve trail system
• Natural and rustic appearance
• Protect and improve natural resources
• Visual screening
• Multi-use park with amenities
►Site Inventory Map
►Landscape Architect Assessment
• Utilize topography to park’s advantage
• Work within constraints of natural features
• Reduce maintenance area of new amenities
• Find best fit for new uses with existing uses
• Create a visually appealing design
• Locate new elements to be sensitive to context
• Improve park use beyond dog park
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Questions and Discussion