PARK MORTON
New Communities Initiative
Green Space Survey
March 24, 2016
Park Morton Steering Committee
Survey Background
• Hosted by Park View Community Partners
• Via SurveyMonkey for 11 days (Jan 29 – Feb 8)
• Purpose?
– To understand preferences for types of park experiences at each
site
– To solicit feedback on desired park elements/ uses
– Information gathered will be reviewed by the development
team, including its architect and landscape architect, and
incorporated into the design process
BACKGROUND
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Summary
• 201 Respondents
– CAVEAT: 36 responses (18%) potentially from same respondent
(same IP address; in written responses, indicated preference for
soccer, zip lines, and/or water fountains consistently throughout
each response)
– “No Development” respondents
• Strong Opposition (no development/keep as-is): 20 respondents
• Moderate Opposition (not happy but…): 5 respondents
– Demographic information was not requested
– Contact information was not mandatory
– This presentation and full results will be available at
ParkViewENGAGE.com
OVERVIEW
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Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?
RESPONSES – Q1
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Responses fit in one of 2 categories:
EXPERIENCE DESIGN
DESIGN
Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?
• Exercise
• Relaxation
• Use and function
• Safe/Secure/deters crime
• Well-maintained/Clean
• Landscaped/Greenery/Nature
• Shade
• Green space/open space
• Diversity of activities for all ages
• Natural Light
• Vistas and Views
• Visibility
RESPONSES – Q1
EXPERIENCE
• Accessible/Open to All
• Reflects the diversity of the neighborhood
• Colorful
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Creative Play
• Clear but soft boundaries to distinguish one area from another
• Contemplative spaces
• Usable year round
• Modern
• Fun
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Q1: In your opinion, what makes a “good” park?
RESPONSES – Q1
• Art
• Large in size/lots of space
• Good lighting
• High Design/Quality Materials
• Walking Paths
• Spaces for people and pets
• Free/No Cost for entry
• Space for group activities
• Connections to the street and neighborhood
• Performance/Pop-Up Space
• Sitting Areas
• More green/less hardscape
• Access to public facilities (restrooms)
• Interactive elements
• No hidden spaces
• Integrated into existing neighborhood
DESIGN ELEMENTS
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Q2: Have you seen the updated Park Morton Master
plan as presented on January 28, 2016?
RESPONSES – Q2
Answer
Choices
Responses
Yes 76.12% 153
No 23.88% 48
TOTAL 100.00% 201
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Q3: In considering the proposed park space at both Park
Morton & Bruce Monroe, what type of “experience”
(passive/active) would you like to see at each park?
RESPONSES – Q3
• Mix of Passive (reading, people-watching, sitting) and Active
(exercise, free play)
• Multifunctional
• Flexible (e.g. ways to use spaces; seating options)
• Unprogrammed space that allows for both active and passive
activities
• Trends
– @ Park Morton – mix of active/passive with emphasis on passive
– @ Bruce Monroe – mix of active/passive with emphasis on active
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Q4: What recreational elements would you like to see in
the neighborhood green space at Park Morton (approx.
15,000 SF)?
RESPONSES – Q4
Answer Choices Responses*
Tot Lot 42.29% 85
Garden/Planting
Area
51.24% 103
Sitting Area 72.14% 145
Full Playground 69.15% 139
Public Art 58.21% 117
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*respondents could select more than one answer choice
Q4: What recreational elements would you like to see in
the neighborhood green space at Park Morton (approx.
15,000 SF)? (written responses)
RESPONSES – Q4
• Creative open spaces
(Reference to Chicago’s
Millennium Park)
• Public Theater
• Exercise options
• Pop-Up Area
• Green Energy
• Interactive Sculpture/Art
• Chess tables
• Seats for People Watching
• Jazz in the park
• Dog Run/Park
• Picnic area
• Evergreen Tree to decorate at Christmas
• Fountain/Water Sculpture
• Outdoor grills
• Soccer field/Football
• Pool/ice rink
• Edible landscaping
• Something for older children/youth
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Q5: What recreational elements would you like to see in
the public park at Bruce Monroe (approx. 1.5 - 2 acres)?
RESPONSES – Q5
Answer Choices Responses*
Tot Lot 36.32% 73
Sitting Area 65.17% 131
Full Playground 71.64% 144
Public Art 57.71% 116
Basketball Court 52.25% 105
Tennis Court 44.28% 89
Multi-functional
Court
40.30% 81
Water Park 51.24% 103
Dog Park 59.70% 120
Community
Garden
55.72% 112
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*respondents could select more than one answer choice
Q5: What recreational elements would you like to see in
the public park at Bruce Monroe (approx. 1.5 - 2 acres)?
(written responses)
RESPONSES – Q5
• Vendors to support local economy
• Public Theater/Stage/Concert Area
• Exercise options
• Pop-Up Area/Market area
• Green Energy
• Running Track
• Gateway signage
• Soccer Field
• Outdoor chess tables
• Ice Skating or Skateboarding
• Adult-Oriented activities
• Café or restaurant with patio that relates to park
• Open space
• Multipurpose field
• Indoor space for activities
• Ziplines
• Pavilions/Gazebo
• Pool
• Lights
• Fitness Equipment
• Landscaping
• Water Fountains
• Edible landscaping
• Botanical garden
• Track for kids’ cycles
• Picnic tables/benches
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Q6: Are there any recreational elements that you feel
should be EXCLUDED from either Park Morton and/or
Bruce Monroe? Please specify.
• Soccer field (2) • Basketball Court (7)
– reduce to one court (1)
• Dog Park (10) • Bikes • Garden (10) • Picnic areas • Tennis Court (6) • Water/Spray park (6) • Skate Park (2) • Graffiti Wall • Large playgrounds • Unprogrammed spaces
– to prevent loitering
RESPONSES – Q6
• Trees • Football • Parking • Grills/cooking/picnic area
• to prevent rodents
• New road between Columbia and Irving
• Smoking • Fencing/Locks (use lighting instead?) • Tot lot • Paved hardscapes (2) • Sitting areas (loitering concerns)
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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help
inform the programming for the recreational space?
RESPONSES – Q7
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Design
Elements/Features Programming
Access(ibility) and Security
Users Partnerships Community
Engagement
Miscellaneous
Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help
inform the programming for the recreational space?
• Design Elements/Features
– Bike Rack/Air Pump
– Sustainability elements should be included (e.g. rain gardens)
– Water Fountains (3)
– Stormwater is important to consider
– Add trees
– Lighting
– Trash receptacles, particularly with dog poop bags
– Better traffic flow
– Avoid redundancy in uses with other parks nearby
– Understand the difference between “parks” and “recreation” spaces
– Landscaping is key
– Reduce isolation of park areas to prevent crime
– Clear division between public and private space
– Desire for “real” park and playground uses
– Well-maintained
RESPONSES – Q7
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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help
inform the programming for the recreational space?
• Programming
– Recreation Center
– Exercise (opportunities to workout in the park)
– Educational programming opportunities for children/youth
– Retail programming
– Outdoor kiosk for refreshments
– Kiddie pool/indoor pool (2)
– Organized programs/activities desired (3)
– Place for community boards to post meeting/event info
– BBQ area
– Opportunities for outdoor movies/concerts
– Markets (Farmer’s/craft)
RESPONSES – Q7
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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help
inform the programming for the recreational space?
• Access(ibility) and Security – Weekend access is critical
– Make BM more accessible from Columbia Road (steep slope/no mid-block access point)
– Nighttime security OR restrict park usage hours (4)
• Users – Child-friendly
– Make BM feel like it belongs to the entire community
– Dog Friendly
• Partnerships – Wangari Gardens (to free up/shift uses from BM/PM to WG)
– Capital BikeShare
RESPONSES – Q7
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Q7: Is there anything else you wish to add that can help
inform the programming for the recreational space?
RESPONSES – Q7
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• Community engagement comments
– Provide more detailed park designs and residential green space for community feedback
– As much outreach as possible
– Diverse views needed (diverse groups should be represented in outreach)
• Miscellaneous
– Can north/south street be reduced to preserve more park?
– How will maintenance be paid for and how much will be budgeted?
– Reduced size of height of proposed buildings
Next Steps:
• Landscape Architect engaged
• Develop Landscape program by understanding:
– WHO = UseRs
– WHAT = UseS
– HOW = Experiences
• Opportunity for engagement on park space
• Prepare package for PUD submission in mid-May
NEXT STEPS
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