Shade and Park Furniture

Public Amenities in the Greenway Parks
Shade and Park Furniture
Greenway Leadership Council
January 13, 2010
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION
Review and discuss:
• Corridor wide conceptual recommendations
for shade and furniture on the Greenway
• Two priority projects for 2010
Parcel 17 – Rowes Wharf Plaza
Chinatown Plaza
Greenway Shade and Furniture Study
Scope:
• Develop a corridor-wide strategy which addresses the need for
shade and for complementary park furniture
This analysis will provide the basis for soliciting public feedback;
prioritizing needs and initiating a fundraising effort.
Designer: Conceptual design being done by Conservancy
Budget: TBD
Status:
• Initial conceptual planning work complete
• Initiating a public review and feedback process
STUDY OBJECTIVES
•
Provide the public with needed basic
amenities
•
Transform locations on the Greenway
into more inviting places/destinations
•
Provide improved support for public
programming and activities
•
Develop strategic recommendations
that are highly impactful, cost effective
and reasonably achievable from a
fundraising standpoint
North End
Pergola
Hot Spots
These areas have been identified as
priority “hot spots”, needing shaded
areas the most.
North End
Lawn
Central
Wharf
Platform
.
Rowes
Wharf
Plaza
Chinatown
Plaza
Dewey
Square
Plaza
Design Criteria
•
Areas of highest need
•
Durability and Safety
•
Complementary to Park design
•
Flexibility
•
Storage and Maintenance Requirements
•
Cost
Conceptual Recommendations for
the Greenway Corridor
Greenway Corridor - NORTH
Shade & Furniture Recommendations
North End Parks:
Add umbrellas and additional tables & chairs
Rings Fountain:
Shade canopy & additional
seating
Rowe’s Wharf Plaza:
Umbrellas, tables & chairs
Greenway Corridor - SOUTH
Shade & Furniture Recommendations
Chinatown Park:
Umbrellas, tables & chairs
Shade canopy
Ft Point Channel Parks:
Chairs, benches
Dewey Square Park:
Tables, chairs, umbrellas
2010 Shade & Furniture
Priority Projects
Rowes Wharf Plaza
Chinatown Plaza
Rowes Wharf Plaza
existing conditions
Rowes Wharf Plaza Shade & Furniture Plan
Existing conditions view
Proposed furniture view
Proposed furniture
Rowes Wharf Plaza
Furniture selections
Landscape Forms Forms + Surfaces
Parc Center Chair Bantam Chair
Umbrellas
Tables
Chairs
Chinatown Plaza
existing conditions
Chinatown Plaza Shade & Furniture Plan
Chinatown Plaza
Shade Canopy
Inspiration
Proposed Shade Canopy and Furniture
Proposed Shade Canopy and Furniture
Proposed Shade Canopy and Furniture
Chinatown Plaza
Furniture selections
Emu Topper
Chairs
Emu Ronda
Tables
Umbrellas