Fort Williams Park Master Plan Update 2021
Submitted by: To: Richardson & Associates, The Town of Cape Elizabeth Landscape Architects Attn: Kathleen Raftice 11 Middle Street Cape Elizabeth Town Hall Saco, Maine 04072 P.O Box 6260 Todd Richardson, Principal 320 Ocean House Road [email protected] Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 (207) 590-2423 [email protected]
Mary 21, 2020 PROVIDING A SAFE, HIGH QUALITY SPACE FOR CAPE ELIZABETH CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ENJOY. WE WILL PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO THE PARK’S HISTORIC ELEMENTS AND NATURAL BEAUTY FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND OPTIMIZE THE TOWN’S STEWARDSHIP BY MANAGING THE PARK THROUGH FINANCIALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. Fort Williams Park Master Plan Update 2021 Project Team
CORE TEAM
Richardson & Associates, Gorrill Palmer Landscape Architects William C. Haskell, Principal Todd Richardson, FASLA, Principal Owen CHaplin, P.E., Project Engineer Ken Studtmann, Project Manager Randy Dunton, P.E, Project Manager Tasuku Kamei, Project Assistant 707 Sable Oaks Drive, Suite 30 | South 11 Middle Street Portland, ME 04106 Saco , Maine 04072 (207)772-2515 x235 [email protected] [email protected] (207) 590-2423 Scott Simons Architects Kayla Caron, AIA, Principal Austin Smith, Principal, LEED AP 75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207)772-4656 [email protected]
OPTIONAL SUB-CONSULTANT
Structural Integrity Consulting Engineers, Inc. Aaron C. Jones, P.E. 46 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-4614 [email protected]
No person acting for or employed by the Town of Cape Elizabeth is directly or indirectly related to the pro- poser or to any agreement which may be entered into to which the Proposal relates or in any portion of the profits here from. A. COVER LETTER May 21, 2020
To Whom it May Concern:
Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects, is pleased to submit our qualifications in response to The Fort Williams Park 2021 Master Plan Update Request for Proposals. To meet this requested scope of work we will be teaming with Gorrill Palmer Engineers and Scott Simons Architects, with the possible inclusion of Structural Integrity Consulting Engineers. Our team would be honored to have the opportunity to work with the Town of Cape Elizabeth and The Fort Williams Park Committee, as well as the general public and myriad park users to update the Master Plan to guide the future direction of this extraordinary place. As we hope the enclosed showcases, we have the depth of experience, the credentials, and the collaborative spirit to be a partner with the Town of Cape Elizabeth on this significant project
Together we bring many years of experience in creating beautiful and technically sound designs for places of this scale and scope. We are well-versed in master planning and implementation of park and recreational spaces and buildings. We also have a long history of working with municipalities and their communities in Southern Maine, being deeply rooted in these places ourselves. We are excited and inspired by this type of work, understanding that its reach can be broad.
The team we have assembled has the knowledge, experience, and ability to meet the needs of this project with excellence. Our team includes the following firms:
Richardson & Associates, the team lead, is an award-winning landscape architecture firm located in Saco, Maine, offering a wide range of planning, design, and construction administration services throughout New England since 1991. The firm’s completed work includes a multifaceted balance of private, non-profit, and public projects. R & A’s project history includes a rich and diverse combination of projects throughout New England, with public sector experience that includes municipal parks, civic open spaces, and recreational development. Richardson & Associates maintains a small core of six professionals dedicated to high quality design and planning.
Gorrill Palmer is an integrated planning, design, and engineering firm that focuses on transportation, planning, municipal, and land development consulting services. Gorrill Palmer has been providing quality professional service to clients throughout New England since 1998. The committed staff is well respected for their attention to detail and ability to consistently deliver high quality, innovative, and cost-effective work. Along with the team, they believe that a project’s success is built on a thorough understanding of clients’ needs as well as a collaborative, integrated approach to design and public process. The focus of Scott Simons Architects will be exploring a potential visitor center at Fort Williams Park. SSA will work closely with the team, park committee, town administration, stakeholders, and community to ensure the best approach to design for an improved visitor experience at Fort Williams reflects the values of the Cape Elizabeth community. Through dialogue and thoughtful listening, Scott Simons Architects creates compelling places to live, learn, work, and play and is committed to design excellence that is grounded in sustainability and elevates human potential.
We have included an optional addition to the core team with the structural engineering firm, Structural Integrity. They are a full service structural engineering firm in Portland, Maine providing services for new construction, restoration, and renovation projects. They are committed to providing clients with a practical yet creative approach to structural design. SI draws on a depth of hands on experience in construction, project management, and consulting engineering to produce the most cost effective and constructible design solutions possible.
Good design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. A good design outcome is the result of a good process, one that is innovative, inclusive, and collaborative. This proposal will showcase that this team can do this and more. Collectively this team brings to this project:
• A history of service and knowledge for municipalities in southern Maine. • Extensive experience of projects of similar scale and scope. • Excellence in both design and technical skills . • Public process experience with both technically and politically complex projects. • Principal involvement and an integrated team approach. • A successful history of collaboration and innovation. • Exceptional communication and graphic skills.
Understanding that the Town of Cape Elizabeth has a limited budget for this project, our proposal presents two options for both fee and services for how the needs of this project can be met. We look forward to the possibility of meeting with you to further review these enclosed materials and answer any questions you or others may have. Do not hesitate to call if you have any additional needs.
As a team, we are all driven by an interest in creating places that enrich and provide meaning to the lives of those who use them. We thank you for considering us in the opportunity to do this for the community of Cape Elizabeth.
Sincerely,
Todd Richardson, FASLA, Principal B.PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES THE FUTURE OF FORT WILLIAMS PARK: FROM “OVER-LOVED TO BELOVED”
Fort Williams Park is a special and meaningful place. The park has it all - beautiful open space, trails, views, history, a quintessential rocky Maine coastline, and the iconic Portland Head Light, to name just a few of its many attributes. Loved and enjoyed by many, here people come together and enjoy nature with each other or exercise and contemplate views in solitude. Runners, hikers, and dog walkers share roads and trails with cyclists, strollers, and amblers. Cars and tour buses bring out-of-town visitors in droves, while Cape Elizabeth residents arrive via bicycles and sidewalks. Kites are flown, picnic lunches eaten, weddings and events unfold on the lawns, and old forts are explored. In short, Fort Williams Park is doing many jobs for many people.
However, the 90 acres that this park encompasses were never designed for all of the jobs it currently assumes. Its origins as an army Fort and the rich history that comes with it make this park truly extraordinary, but also has limited its ability to operate in a fully efficient and cohesive manner. Pair this with increased use over the years and tension is created between the physical capa- bilities, the programming wants and needs, and the many users. As a result, Fort Williams Park feels “over-loved”.
Our team is no stranger to complex projects of this nature, and we understand how to manage and lead this process for The Fort Williams Park Committee and The Town of Cape Elizabeth. We’ll look at things with fresh eyes and optimism, distilling the input from the community to find new and dynamic design-oriented solutions.
This master plan update must be accessible - both physically and programmatically - for a range of user groups, be flexible enough to allow for change, and address resiliency for an uncertain future. Our goal for a 2021 Master Plan update is to shift the perception of this park from “over-loved” back to “beloved” for all who use it. A PROJECT IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC: COVID -19 CHALLENGES What we are experiencing right now by living through this pandemic is extraordinary and unique to us all. All on our team are concerned about the well-being of our clients, employees, consultants, communities, friends, and families during this time. We are taking precautions by working remotely and communicating via email, phone, and web platforms and practicing strict social distancing while out at job sites. As the rules and regulations ebb and flow pertaining this to issue, we’ll work with all local and federal guidelines as well as the Town and FWPC to determine the best practices throughout this process.
While we are hopeful that things may return to “normal” soon, we also understand that they may never, or what was considered "normal" before may not be in the future. Our team will navigate this change. We will be nimble, adaptable, and fluid as we determine the appropriate processes for gathering input, conducting meetings, and site walks.
All meetings have the capability to be remote using platforms such as Zoom or Go-To Meeting. While this may be a new way of thinking for some, our team has been utilizing these platforms for years and is able to educate and lead this process. We’re prepared to think dynamically and creatively about all possible ways to “gather” people together - be that in person, remotely, at a distance, or online.
“SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL” Safety is the number one priority for all public spaces and will be at the heart of all decisions made for this master plan update. Unsafe areas – both in terms of structures and landscape - will be identified and mapped with recommendations on how to mitigate their danger. Possibilities such as repair, reconstruction, stabilization, buffering, screening, lighting, fencing, gates, bollards, and other amenities will be considered. In addition, attention to the details of materiality and accessibility can ensure that this open space meets not just the letter of the law in terms of ADA accessibility, but also its spirit of inclusiveness.
As an additional alternate, we have included Structural Integrity Consulting Engineers as a possible sub-consultant to the team. They are able to inventory the current conditions of all existing structures in the park, determining their structural integrity and stability in a general way and to make recommendations as to the safety of these structures.
UNITY AND COHESION The origins of this place as a fort has led to a feeling of disjointedness rather than a cohesive park. The goal is to bring clarity for the visitor and a strong sense of identity to the overall park. It is important to consider the park as a whole - rather than a series of smaller areas - in the way it looks, feels, and operates. We will consider circulation, connections into and throughout, the topography, the intended and desired uses, and locations of existing buildings and structures in order to develop a vision that integrates and connects the entire park. We will explore ideas to achieve such connection which will also be intuitive for the user. This may include both a “lighter touch” or detailed changes as well as potential larger shifts – for example the inclusion of a visitor’s center or changes in road orientation. Additionally, we’ll consider new pathways, reconfiguring of outdoor spaces, signage locations, landscape plantings and improvements, and other amenities. True cohesiveness is a result of the impact created by the overall relationship of all of the design elements, the plan’s response to its context, and its relevance to those who will use and maintain it.
MANAGING A COMPLEX PUBLIC PROCESS WITH CONFIDENCE After first developing design goals and objectives with The Fort Williams Park Committee and The Town of Cape Elizabeth, our team will collaboratively explore through public outreach the needs and interests of this diverse user community. We expect (and welcome!) a variety of viewpoints throughout this process. A passionate community is an engaged community, and the outcome is better because of it.
With many users and stakeholder groups involved such as The Fort Williams Park Committee, The Town of Cape Elizabeth and her residents, tourist groups, playground users, hikers, walkers, runners, Beach to Beacon, vendors, weddings and special event users, recreational users, The Coast Guard, dogwalkers, school groups, athletic teams, visitors to Portland Head Light, and Friends of Ft. Williams Park, public input ensures that this master plan will be rooted in the needs and interests of those that understand and use this place the most. There will be a lot of information to distill and manage. Our team will be the guide to make sure that all user groups and individuals that want a voice in this process will have a chance to be heard.
It is also important to understand that consensus may not mean everyone agrees. We will distill all of the various perspectives to bring people closer to a consensus, ultimately finding solutions that not only benefit the community as a whole, but are also supported and embraced by that community. Richardson & Associates is no stranger to a controversial public process, having managed multiple (and sometimes contentious) processes for many local municipalities, including Portland’s Baxter Boulevard, Northeast Harbor’s Village Center Master Plan, and multiple park projects in Portsmouth , New Hampshire and Lewiston, Maine.
As previously mentioned, CoVid-19 creates some uncertainty with regards to the means and methods of gathering and meeting with the public. While we have scoped this optimistically to include in person meetings, we understand that might not be the case. Digital surveys, social media, and online polls can reach large audiences remotely, if necessary. Zoom meetings offer the opportunity for larger groups to gather, and the use of interactive phone apps for polling and questions during digital meetings can gain real-time feedback. In addition, smaller break-out groups and dynamic activities can help remote meetings feel more like design workshops and less like video conferences.
We also can use the park itself as a means of gathering and disseminating information. Posting updates, meeting times, news, and notices or providing low-tech paper surveys with depository boxes around the park can provide an opportunity to reach the user directly in their place of use.
A project website or page – perhaps as part of the Town website – will be a great place to keep the public informed and house all news, plans, and updates. If there is an opportunity or a means of communication between the public and the consultant team via this webpage that would also offer more two-way communication in a remote way.
No one has a crystal ball as to what the next year or so will hold in terms of gathering in groups, but we’re excited to work with the Committee and Town to establish what method might be most appropriate for which user group. It may not be a one size fits all plan for each meeting, and things may shift as we move through this process. We are prepared for that. We are also prepared, should it be warranted, to call in specialists in audio-visual or communications if we determine a large-scale dynamic meeting or presentation is necessary and beyond our abilities.
INVENTORY , ANALYSIS, AND ASSESSMENT Understanding what Fort Williams Park is now is key to figuring out what Fort Williams Park can be. This includes gathering all the data (inventory), categorizing and organizing the data (analysis), and placing some general judgement on the data – i.e.: “it’s good” or “it’s not working” (assessment). The team’s analysis will include the following key areas of interest at a high level: the physical site’s quantitative and qualitative attributes, the park’s uses and use trends, the park’s cultural and historical aspects, and park policy, governance, and revenue sources. All uses of Fort Williams Park will be explored – their locations, their timing both throughout the day and seasonally, their duration, and their impact will be understood. This analysis will be conducted through document research and brief outreach meetings and initiatives with user groups, park staff, and the appropriate regulatory agencies as needed. We’ll also review what previous iterations of the master plan have accomplished, what is left to do, and whether or not these priorities still remain.
This assessment will not merely tell you “what” is there, but begin to answer the more important questions of “why” and “how”. This inventory, analysis, and assessment will identify opportunities, constraints, issues, and concerns – ultimately becoming the underpinnings for the master plan update and its recommendations. PROGRAMMING & PRIORITIZATION Following the analysis, we’ll move to programming. During programming we’ll ask questions such as: Who is the park serving well? Who is underserved? What missing uses might be included, and what might be eliminated? And everyone’s favorite: where is there conflict?
Gaining answers to these types of questions will ensure that a master plan is dynamic with a deliberate balance between active and passive recreation, without one being emphasized at the expense of the other. This balance will be unique to Fort Williams Park and must be arrived at through a collaborative approach between the team, The Fort Williams Park Committee, The Town, and the public. There must also be a balance of programmed and non-programmed space, where flexibility for future growth or natural preservation is allowed. We’ll explore the highest and best use of all of these possibilities and how the programming needs relate to this large and varied landscape – buildings, views, edges, circulation, regulatory constraints, etc. We’ll follow the lead of the community, working with them to explore what they hope this space can become.
The set of recommendations that emerge from this planning process may be expansive. It will be our job to help guide the Committee and Town in determining collaboratively what priorities rise to the top of the list and how they might align with Town and park budgetary constraints or opportunities. A successful phasing plan will ensure that the master plan is implementable over time.
A “GREEN” MASTER PLAN UPDATE A master plan must be able to cope with future change. A plan rooted in sustainability and ecology will be one whose systems work with nature; it will offer Fort Williams Park protection and the ability to withstand disturbing natural events. As climate change contributes to rising waters and temperatures the best defenses are adaptive and layered, like nature.
In the face of the reality of weather events becoming more numerous and intense, suggestions for multi-layered systems of protection can be made throughout Fort Williams Park. Recommendations will be made for the continued inclusion of native plantings, the increased management of invasive plants, and the implementation of storm water infrastructure throughout the park to control flooding and manage run-off. Materials selection for the project can have significant ecological impact as well in terms of how and where the materials are obtained. Hardscape elements can be local, recycled, or possibly even existing on the site. Plant materials have sustainability implications in terms of soil amendment and remediation, solar gain, wind screens, and shading.
Well thought out systems provide positive drainage and possibilities for educational opportunities. In our view, it is the responsibility of sustainable design to not only approach the project in an ecologically sensitive, low impact, long-term solutions-manner, but to also provide the opportunity for interpretation and education within the landscape.
Our team is well versed in work of this kind. Scott Simons and Richardson & Associates collaboration at The Ecology School at River Bend Farm is built to the specifications of The Living Building Challenge, a green building certification program and sustainable design framework. This framework is considered the world’s most rigorous proven standard for buildings, taking into consideration the impact buildings have on the environment and the health of community. A NEW VISITOR CENTER : A CENTRAL OPPORTUNITY The potential of a new visitor’s center or an additional building at Fort William’s Park could be integral to creating cohesion and understanding for the user. Scott Simons Architects will lead the team’s thinking surrounding the myriad possibilities for what can be achieved here. Understanding the programming needs of the park as a whole will lead to a well-designed visitor’s center that will improve the overall experience for park users.
The possibilities are endless, and our team will explore what might be the most appropriate fit for Fort Williams Park. Perhaps it will be creating a centralized location for people to gain information about the park with opportunities for education, meeting, and special events. Or maybe it will be a smaller space, with a gift shop and limited gathering. The key to a successful visitor’s center will be based on information learned directly from those who know how the park is being used, what is needed, and are impacted daily by what works and what doesn’t.
INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES Gorrill Palmer will lead the charge in determining the recommendations surrounding park infrastructure and utilities, including the limits of the current systems as well as opportunities for expansion and upgrade. This guidance on all aspects of infrastructure will include underground utilities, roads, sidewalks, vehicular and pedestrian traffic and flow, parking, stormwater and erosion control, and sustainability and environmental concerns. Ideally, all of these infrastructure components function seamlessly and preferably in the background such that visitors and park personnel are nearly unaware, allowing for full enjoyment of the natural beauty and iconic Maine Coast that makes this facility so well loved.
GOVERANCE AND POLICY A goal of the park is to become more self-sufficient over time, reducing the burden (and perhaps conflict) with taxpayers. This master plan update will explore and guide recommendations in the area of governance, park policy, and fee structure, as well as revenue acquisition. Richardson & Associates has experience in this area having led The Town of Brunswick’s Mall Management plan. The costs of maintenance and implementation will also be considered. Paying attention to these factors during the development of this master plan update allows for the implementation of long-range plans and will also be instrumental in guiding future operating budgets.
COLLABORATION: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DESIGN Collaboration and consensus are the key to any successful project. This update of The Fort Williams Park Master Plan will include key partnerships, first from within the core project team between Richardson & Associates, Gorrill Palmer, and Scott Simons Architects, and possibly Structural Integrity and then extending outward to form relationships with The Fort Williams Park Committee, The Town of Cape Elizabeth and its residents, and the many user groups of this loved park. These partnerships, led by Richardson & Associates, will center on refining and furthering a collective shared vision for Fort Williams Park. Our interdisciplinary approach will eliminate the boundaries and limitations present when a single profession drives a project. There are unique opportunities in the overlaps and gaps found between disciplines, as the varied players help to create a more complete and cohesive design. Capitalizing on the synergies achieved during the collaborative process will result in innovative solutions for the challenging environmental, social, and technical problems that a landscape such as Fort Williams Park present. C.STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS THIS EFFORT, LED BY R &A'S TODD RICHARDSON, CENTERS ON ESTABLISHING A COLLECTIVE SHARED VISION ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE, THAT IS INNOVATIVE AND DYNAMIC.
While our cover letter generally described each firm, the following section elaborates on the qualifications of our multi-disciplinary and award winning project team.
PROJECT TEAM AT A GLANCE
RICHARDSON & ASSOCIATES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS GORRILL PALMER CONSULTING ENGINNERS Designing Places that Matter, Inspire, and Endure Civil Engineering and Planning Services With Proven Results www.richardsonassociates.com Saco, Maine www.gorrillpalmer.com South Portland, Maine Todd Richardson, FASLA, Principal Est. 1991 William C. Haskell, Principal Est. 1998
Maine Licensed Landscape Architect Professional Engineers (P.E.) with registrations throughout New Englandand the Mid-Atlantic Area Role: Team lead and landscape architect. Will lead public process and coordination of all project aspects including Role: Project engineers focusing on infrastructure, utilities, communication with the town and development of graphic sustainability, traffic ,and safety, Since their founding, Gorrill materials and documentation. R & A's work has been Palmer has been consistently recognized for their expertise, continually recognized at both the national and regional levels experience, and responsiveness, resulting in outstanding through the professional awards programs of the BSLA and value for their clients. ASLA as well as in numerous publications.
SCOTT SIMONS ARCHITECTS OPTIONAL SUB CONSULTANT: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Desgined for human potential Build with confidence www. simonsarchitects.com Portland, Maine www.structuralinteg.com Portland, Maine Kayla Caron, Principal Est. 1995 Aaron Jones, PE, President Est. 2005
5 Licenced Architects, 3 LEED Accredited Professionals Maine Licensed , LEED Accredited
Role: Project architect with a focus on the potential visitor Role: Optional role to evaluate the stability and safety of all center experience and the best utilization of buildings on site. park structures. Structural Integrity has extensive experience Simons Architects has been awarded over 35 American Institute in the evaluation, restoration, preservation, rehabilitation, and of Architects national, regional, and state design awards in adaptive reuse of existing facilities and historic structures. recognition of their overall commitment to excellence.
Full Firm Profiles and Resumes to follow 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine 04072 207.286.9291 www.richardsonassociates.com [email protected]
Richardson & Associates has developed a reputation for creative problem solving, innovative design work, and an excellent ability to work with others.
Richardson & Associates’ core philosophy commits the office to improving the functional and aesthetic relationships between people, places, and the environment. By strengthening these relationships, we improve the way people care for the land, their communities, and each other. Our firm’s strong belief in building long-lasting relationships allows our practice to proactively collaborate with boards, committees, citizen groups, stakeholders, officials, the public, and allied professions of architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, graphic design and art.
Work with municipalities is important to this firm. We believe that creating a vibrant and beautiful urban fabric for municipalities broadly and positively shape the experiences of a wide audience of visitors and the locals in the community.
Overall Services Through numerous professional experiences throughout New England, Richardson & Associates has developed a wide expertise in landscape architecture, design and planning that will benefit our work for Fort Williams Park. R & A offers not only a strong interest in and familiarity with site planning and design, but also a framework of technical expertise relevant to the parameters of function, construction, maintenance, and cost. The firm takes pride in sensitively integrating detailed understandings of construction methods and construction process into the conceptual work of improving the overall integrity of a place. Our overall services include:
Park and Recreational Design Community & Downtown Planning Land Use Assessment & Planning Public Meetings & Outreach Pedestrian & Vehicular Circulation Bicycle Accessibility & Use Master Planning Ecological/Environmental Issues Parking Planting & Lighting Design Site Amenities & Facilities Universal Accessibility Signage & Wayfinding Cost Estimates Illustrative Drawings Plans & Elevations Construction Details Construction Specifications Permitting Regulatory Review Bidding Process Construction Administration Railroad Park, Lewiston
We are proud of our ability to listen to and understand our clients’ needs and concerns, and to respond with innovative and pragmatic design solutions. We have experience working with a diverse range of clients, organizations, municipalities, and stakeholders. Through outreach, public process, excellent communication and graphic tools we are able to navigate the complexities of multiple voices within the project process.
We have been fortunate to have our work recognized by the professional community. The firm has received recognition from both the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) in their professional awards programs. Within the past 11 years, the firm has received more than 14 regional Merit Awards for planning and design excellence from the BSLA and one National Merit Award for design excellence from the ASLA. Todd Richardson, Principal, RLA, FASLA [email protected]
Principal and Landscape Architect, 1991-Present Todd holds the primary responsibility for overseeing all work at Richardson & Associates, and works closely with the Project Managers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of projects. Todd often acts as the public communication face of projects, speaking and at public meetings, and high- level communication with key stakeholders. His extensive experience in planning, design, and implementation of projects leads the firm’s thinking, discussions, and graphic explorations of potential improvements.
Urban Design Institutional and Civic Parks and Plazas Churches, Schools, Libraries and Museums Residential Design Communities and Downtowns Campus Planning Streetscapes Historical Parks and Recreation Areas Environmental and Reclamation Parks, Trails and Open Space Planning Remediation and Brown Fields Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
Select Project Experience (700 + Projects in Overall Firm History) • Back Cove Park; Portland; Maine • Baxter Boulevard Improvement Plan; Portland, Maine • The Ecology School; Saco, Maine • St. Joseph’s College Garden; Standish, Maine • Northeast Harbor Improvements; Northeast Harbor, Maine • Portland Art Ordinance; Portland, Maine • Unity College Master Plan; Unity , Maine • Payson Park; Portland, Maine • Greater Portland Landmarks Bldg; Portland, Maine • Biddeford RiverWalk & White’s Wharf Park; Biddeford, • William Smith Clark Memorial; UMASS, Amherst, MA Maine • Brunwick Mall Management Plan, Brunswick, Maine • Simard Payne Park Master Plan; Lewiston, Maine • University of New England Landscape Improvements; • Kennedy Park; Lewiston, Maine Biddeford , Maine
Previous Work Experience
• Mitchell & Associates, Portland, Maine : Landscape Architect, September 1988 – October 1991 • Michael Singer’s Studio, Whitingham, Vermont : Design Team Member, October 1990 – May 1991 Education
• MLA University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts : Master’s Project- Public Art- The Integration of Art into the Public Environment • BS Natural Resources/Land Use Planning, University of Maine at Orono
Academic Positions
• The Landscape Institute at Boston Architectural College, Boston, Massachusetts : Visiting Faculty Member, 2009 - Present • Landscape Institute at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts : Visiting Faculty Member, 1992 - 2009 • Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island : Visiting Critic, 1995 • Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine : Visiting Adjunct Professor • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Landscape Architecture Department : Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1990 – 1996
Professional Licensure Professional Affiliation
• Maine #130 • Council of Fellows, ASLA • Massachusetts #1058 • BSLA • COG
11 Middle Street , Saco, Maine, 04072 / (207) 286-9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Todd Richardson, Principal, RLA, FASLA Residencies & Fellowships • Design Residency, University of Massachusetts Arts Council 1989 • The Rhoades Endowment Fund, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 1987 Awards & Honors • Council of Fellows Inductee: ASLA 2016 • Merit Award Residential & Garden Design, Professional Awards Program: BSLA 2013, 2014, 2015,2016,2017,2018 • Merit Award Commercial & Institutional Design, Professional Awards Program: BSLA 2015 • Award of Excellence in Residential Design, ASLA, 2010 • Merit Award, Memorial Design, Professional Awards Program: BSLA, 2010 • Honor Award, Design, Professional Awards Program: BSLA, 2009 • Merit Award, Design, Professional Awards Program: BSLA, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2011 • Merit Award, Planning, Professional Awards Program: BSLA1999, 2001 • Merit Award, Design, Professional Awards Program: ASLA 1992 • Merit Award, Institutional Landscapes, Professional Awards Program: BSLA 1986 • Award of Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, ASLA1988 • Honor Award, Community Waterside Facilities, Maine AIA Ideas Competition 2009 • Award of Excellence, William Smith Clark Memorial International Design Competition 1987 • Award of Excellence, Hampden Court Design Competition 1985
Publications • Landscape Design Considerations for Monuments; Stone in America, April 1996 • Materials Matter; Perspectives in Landscape Design, Radcliffe College, April 1996 • World of Today’s Architecture and Design, project contributor; Links International, 1996 • World of Environmental Design, Volume 9, project contributor; Arco Editorial,1995 • Access Plan for the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, project illustrator; National Park Service/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 1994 • Computer Aided Manufacturing of Design Elements; Landscape Architecture Magazine, March 1994 • Garden Design: There’s More than Meets the Eye; Perspectives in Landscape Design, Radcliffe College, February 1993 • Sawangunk Ridge: Conservation and Design Guidebook, illustrator; The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, Inc., 1993 • A Design Guideline Manual for Sustainable Development on Cape Cod; Center for Rural Massachusetts and Cape Cod Commission, 1992
Public Service • 2014 BSLA Awards Jury, Boston, MA • 1991 Annual Design Charrette Juror, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA • Artists Committee Member, Telluride, CO • Cape Elizabeth Town Center Design Charrette, Northern New England Planning Conference 1991, Portland, ME • Charter Member, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Boothbay, ME • Earth ECO, University of New England, Biddeford, ME • Executive Advisory Board, Maine Olmsted Alliance for Parks & Landscapes, Falmouth, ME • Long-Range Planning Committee, Pelham, MA • Master Plan for Hall School, MSLA, Portland, ME • Quoddy Regional Land Trust Member, Newsletter Editor, Whiting, ME • Telluride Arts Council, Telluride, CO • University of Massachusetts Arts Council, Amherst, MA
“Practicing in Maine and New England allows Todd’s direct natural approach to design to excel in a contemporary sculptural and spatial environment. His quiet patient assurance gives steady credibility to his design arguments. This guides students, clients, and fellow practitioners through the intricate design process to achieve design excellence. Richardson is a highly respected leader and mentor for landscape architects through his practice, teaching and advocacy.”
John F. Furlong, FASLA, Emeritus Director, Landscape Institute Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 11 Middle Street , Saco, Maine, 04072 / (207) 286-9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Kenneth Studtmann, Project Manager [email protected] Project Manager – 2004 - Present Responsible for project planning, design and overall project management. Includes: client interaction, project scheduling, planning and design development, development of construction documents, coordination of community and advisory committee involvement, cost estimation, on-site observation and compliance, approvals and permitting, illustrative rendering and modeling making.
Urban Design Parks and Plazas Institutional and Civic Museums Churches, Schools, Libraries and Communities and Downtowns Residential Design Streetscapes Campus Planning Parks and Recreation Areas Historical Parks, Trails and Open Space Planning Environmental and Reclamation Botanical Gardens and Arboretums Remediation and Brown Fields
Select Project Experience • Belfast Harbor Walk; Belfast, Maine • Rt. One Visioning; Falmouth, Maine • Idexx Corporation; Westbrook, Maine • First Amendment Musuem, Augusta, Maine • Haven School Playground; Portsmouth, New Hampshire • Piper Shores; Scarborough, Maine • Loon Echo Land Trust Master Plan; Bridgton, Maine • Forest Hills Cemetery; Boston, Massassachusetts • Form Based Codes Illustrations; Portland, Maine • India Street Visioning; Portland, Maine • EMS Memorial; Augusta, Maine
Previous Work Experience
• Cornelia Oberlander, Landscape Architect, Vancouver, BC., Canada Landscape Designer, 1999 – 2002 • Susan Herrington, Landscape Architect, Vancouver, BC., Canada Landscape Installation Artist and Graphic Designer, 1999-2002 • Dunbar Jones Partnership, Des Moines, IA Graphic Designer, 1997 – 1999
Awards & Honors
• Honor Award, Community Waterside Facilities, Maine AIA Ideas Competition 2009 • BSLA 2013: Project Manager Downeast Coastal Residence • BSLA 2015 : Project Manager IDEXX Laboratories
Resarch & Publications
• Research Published in Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, Louv, Richard, 2005 • Research Published in Children’s Spaces, Mark Dudek, 2005
Education
• Master of Landscape Architecture & Minor in Housing: Iowa State University Master’s Project: Children’s Gardens • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: Purdue University
Teaching Positions
• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC., Canada Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1999-2002 • Iowa State University, Ames, IA Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1996-1999
11 Middle Street , Saco, Maine, 04072 / (207) 286-9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Tasuku Kamei, Project Assistant [email protected] Project Assistant – October 2019 - Present Responsibilities include project planning, design and some project management. Project duties include client and consultant interaction, project scheduling, planning and budget management, design development production, development of construction documents, cost estimation, on-site observation and compliance, approvals and permitting, and illustrative rendering. Urban Design Parks and Plazas Insitutional and Civic Museums Churches, Schools, Libraries and Communities and Downtowns Residential Design Streetscapes Campus Planning Parks and Recreation Areas Historical Parks, Trails and Open Space Planning Environmental and Reclamation Botanical Gardens and Arboretums Remediation and Brown Fields
Select Project Experience
• Kennebunkpport Conservation Trust Master Plan; Kennebunkport, Maine • Historic Mill River; North Hampton, Massachusetts • Armory Neighborhood; Springfield, Massachusetts • Mt. Ida Campus of UMASS Amherst; Newton, Massachusetts • Hekinan Rail Park; Nagoya, Japan • Magnus on Water Restaurant; Biddeford, Maine
Previous Work Experience
• Intern at Takano Landscape Planning Co., Ltd., Sapporo, Japan, March - April 2016 • Intern at Ohba Co., Ltd. Nagoya Branch, Nagoya, Japan, May – June 2017 • Intern at Dodson & Flinker Associates, Northampton, MA, May – August 2018, May – June 2019 • Digital Media TA at UMass Amherst LARP, September 2018 – May 2019 • Contract Work for UMass Design Center in Springfield, July 2019
Education
• University of Massachusetts Amherst, Master’s in Landscape Architecture, 2017-2019 • University of Massachusetts Amherst, Graduate study abroad, 2015 • Hokkaido University, Master of Science in Landscape Architecture, 2014-2017 • Hokkaido University, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, 2010-2014
11 Middle Street , Saco, Maine, 04072 / (207) 286-9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Company Description
About Gorrill Palmer Gorrill Palmer is an integrated land development, planning, transportation and municipal engineering firm. We have been providing quality professional service to clients throughout New England since 1998 and the Mid- Atlantic area since 2013.
Staffing Our offices employ thirty-three staff, including the following:
• Eleven Professional Engineers (P.E.) with registrations throughout New Englandand the Mid-Atlantic Area
• Four certified MaineDOT Local Project Administration specialists (LAP)
• Two Certified Professional Erosion and Sediment Control specialists (CPESC)
• Two certified Leadership in Energy and Environment Design specialists (LEED)
• One certified erosion, sediment, and storm water inspector (CESSWI)
• One ITE-Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Five NETTCP-Certified Pavement Inspectors
Services
Gorrill Palmer has expertise in the following service areas: • Site Development Design • Utility Design and Fire Flow Evaluations • Parking Lot Design • Feasibility Studies • Low Impact Development Design • Site Selection Assistance • Stormwater Quantity Control Design • Master Plan Preparation • Stormwater Quality Design • Commercial Subdivision Design • Grading and Drainage Design • Residential Subdivision Design • Erosion Control Design • Local, State and Federal Permitting • Traffic Impact and Management Studies • Transportation Demand Management Plans • Parking Studies • Pavement Management Studies • Roadway Design • Transportation Master Planning • Intersection Design • Multi-Use Trail Design • Traffic Signal Design • Pedestrian/Bicycle Plans and Studies • Roundabout Design • Construction Observations William C. Haskell Professional Engineer I Principal
Education Fort Allen Park Landscape Preservation Project, Portland, Maine - Project • BS – Civil / Environmental Engineering, manager and site/civil designer for park restoration project located on University of New Hampshire, 1990 Eastern Promenade. Worked closely with the Department of Public Services, • MS – Civil / Water Resources Planning Friends of Eastern Prom and landscape architecture consultants, Martha Lyon & Management, Colorado State University, 1994 Landscape Architecture and Regina S. Leonard Landscape Architecture & Design. Responsible for managing and preparing bid documents, stormwater Registrations and Certifications management design and assisting with roadway design, site grading, utility • PE: ME, NH, MA, VT & CA design and erosion and sedimentation control plan. Also provided periodic • CPESC, CESSWI construction observations and addressed requests for clarification from the • LEED AP Building, Design & Contractor. Construction
Affiliations University of Maine, Farmington, Maine - Will was the project manager • Member, American Society of Civil for the new College of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation building, Engineers which included the demolition of three smaller university buildings, and • Maine ASCE – Board of Direction the construction of a new four story building, totaling 44,553 square feet. (Secretary, Vice President, President- This project required an amendment to the MaineDEP Site location of Elect, President, Past President) Development Act Permit and the Site Plan permit for the Town of Farmington. • Former Member, Town of Raymond Planning Board (seven years) Additionally, this building was a LEED-certified building (Silver), incorporating • President, South Portland/Cape several innovative systems. Elizabeth Chamber Board University of Maine, Farmington, Maine - Will was the project manager for the Experience design and permitting of the new Emery Performing Arts Center on the UMF • > 25 years in private practice campus. This new 11,000 square foot Arts Center was attached to the existing Alumni Theater and required an amendment to the MaineDEP Site Location Specialized Training • Water Surface Profiling & Floodplain of Development Act Permit and the Town of Farmington Site Plan Permit. The Analysis Seminar for HEC-RAS project included design of additional parking spaces, stormwater management within a tight campus setting.
U.S. Port of Entry, Jackman, Maine - Project manager for the civil/site development portion of this complex border crossing project located northwest of Jackman, Maine. The site is challenging given its extreme climate conditions, rugged terrain, shallow depth to bedrock and other site constraints. He has worked closely with the lead architect and other consultants through the schematic design process and assisted in making presentations to the General Services Administration and the Office of the Chief Architect. Will is responsible for managing the civil design and for providing input on the LEED certification process, including schematic-level consideration of stormwater management, sensitivity to site layout issues and minimization of environmental impacts.
Cross State Office Building P and C Parking Lots Reconstruction, Augusta, Maine- Project manager for the design and construction phase services for the reconstruction of the P and C Parking Lots at the State House Complex. The P Lots, located on the westerly side of the complex were reclaimed and reconstructed with minor adjustments in the site layout to improve traffic circulation. The C Lot is located just west of the Maine State Museum building and consisted of a confusing array of angled parking spaces with no clear circulation pattern. The proposed design reconfigured the lot into perpendicular parking spaces which increased the overall parking count and clarified the circulation patterns. Owen Chaplin Professional Engineer I Project Engineer
Education Commercial, High, and York Street Pedestrian Improvements, Portland, • BS, Civil Engineering - University of Maine – Owen served as the Design Engineer for the pedestrian Maine, Orono, Maine improvement project in Portland, Maine. The project included 800 linear feet of new brick sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and signalized crossings Registrations and Certifications • Maine #15522 on Commercial Street, High Street, and York Street. Engineering tasks • NETTCP Hot Mix Asphalt Paving included roadway and median layout, performing turning movements, plan Inspector - Certification #3201 production and developing quantity calculations and cost estimates. • LPA Certified Preble Street Sidewalk Improvements, Portland, Maine – Owen served as Affiliations the Project Engineer for the CDBG sidewalk improvements along Preble • Member, American Public Works Street in Portland. Design work included replacement of over 700 linear Association feet of brick sidewalk, improvements to pedestrian ramps, and lighting Experience upgrades. The design was challenging given the steepness of Preble Street • 6 years in private practice and other urban constraints. Owen served as the primary contact with the City which included numerous review meetings and site walks. He also prepared bid specifications and opinion of costs.
Black Point Road Sidewalk Improvements, Scarborough, Maine – Owen served as the Design Engineer on a new sidewalk along Black Point Road and Pine Point Road. The project included crosswalk improvements with rectangular rapid flashing beacon assemblies for the Eastern Trail. Work also included signage, striping, curbing, and landscaping.
Conant, Cloudman & Stevens Neighborhoods, Road and Utility Improvements, Westbrook, Maine - Owen served as the Design Engineer for municipal infrastructure improvements and upgrades in these three neighborhood areas. Design work included replacement of over 5,600 linear feet of new 8 to 20 inch diameter sanitary sewer, 1,200 linear feet of new 12 to 18 inch diameter storm drain, over 5,200 linear feet of street reconstruction and new sidewalk, and low impact development/green infrastructure (LID/GI) improvements. The LID/GI improvements were located throughout the three neighborhoods and consisted of Focal Point Biofiltration systems, Flexi-Pave porous pavement sidewalks, PaveDrain parking stalls and underdrain soil filters. Owen developed the design plans and the hydrologic & hydraulic model for modeling the new storm drain systems on the project.
River Road/Route 302 Intersection Improvements, Windham, Maine – Owen served as the Design Engineer, assisting with the design of about 2,300 feet of River Road, the realigned intersection, drainage improvements, pedestrian improvements at the intersection, and about 800 feet of Route 302 restriping. He also prepared several opinions of probable construction cost estimates at various stages of the design. Owen was also heavily involved in the bidding and construction phases, serving as the primary coordinator between the Town and the Contractor. The construction phase included overseeing construction, field reports, on-site field changes, and numerous review meetings with Town staff and contractor. As designers we feel purpose, creativity and Simons Architects is well- depth of inquiry are vital to success. Through simons known for innovative dialogue and thoughtful listening, we create solutions to design compelling places to live, learn, work, and play. In our work with educational and architects challenges, large and cultural clients, we combine our design skills small. We are committed and technical expertise to create buildings of to design excellence substance, beauty, and lasting value. that is grounded in Our office is organized as an open design studio. Members of the design team are 75 York Street sustainability and elevates involved at all stages of each project, from Portland, ME human potential. We are initial planning and conceptualization 04101 responsive, working as a through completed construction and team to create buildings occupancy. We extend this working Founded in 1995 method to our interactions with our clients, that resonate within their encouraging them to share their ideas and 11 Employees suggestions throughout the process. Our 5 Licenced Architects communities. team approach creates thoughtful design, 3 LEED Accredited Professionals careful attention to the budget, and quality We believe the art and outcomes. science of designing Simons Architects has been awarded over Licensed in Maine buildings is about more 35 American Institute of Architects national, regional, and state design awards in than the building; it’s about recognition of our overall commitment to creating opportunities to excellence. enhance human potential. KAYLA CARON Kayla Caron, AIA, Principal, has worked at Scott Simons Architects since the spring of 2013. AIA Prior to joining SSA, she worked at Maclay Architects in Waitsfield, Vermont.
Since joining SSA, Kayla has worked on a variety of planning, educational, institutional, and library projects. She has been a member of project teams for the Lisbon High School gymnasium, the Waynflete Lower School and the All Saints Parish Multi-Purpose building. She was an integral member of the team for the Tilton Master Plan Update and the Lincoln Academy Master Plan. Her library projects include the Bangor Public Library and the Falmouth Memorial Library. She was the project manager for the renovation of the Burbank Branch of the Portland Public Library and is currently the project manager for a renovation for the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. Curent projects include an update of the master plan and conceptual design for a new nature store for the Gray Wildlife Park. Her strong communication and organizational skills are assets to every project she works on.
EDUCATION Norwich University, Master of Architecture, 2010 Norwich University, Bachelor of Science, 2009, Summa Cum Laude
AWARDS AIA VT Henry McAdams Certificate: Excellence in GPA - 2010
PROFESSIONAL Portland Society for Architecture (PSA) AFFILIATIONS Architalx Board Member Institute for Civic Leadership
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com AUSTIN SMITH Austin Smith, Principal, LEED AP, has over twenty-five years of experience in the LEED AP, AIA, RLA management, design, administration and construction of architectural projects. He has worked on a wide variety of institutional, planning, cultural, municipal, and educational projects of great complexity and beauty. He combines his skills as an architect and a landscape architect to bring a unique perspective to all our planning and design work.
Projects in which he has acted as Project Manager include: Waynflete Arts Center, Portland Public Library Renovation, Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, Estabrooke Hall at the University of Maine, the Shimmield Residence Hall at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Brattleboro Music Center, and the Net-Zero LEED Platinum Education Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. He recently completed a study of all Cape Elizabeth School Facilities to make recommendations for reconfiguration and renovation of the existing spaces. Current projects include a new welcoming center for Camp Schodack in Schodack, New York. All of his projects involved planning to determine how best to incorporate the site and program into the design. Austin understands the complexity of designing spaces for multiple and sometimes conflicting uses, and considers how the competing demands impact the design and technical requirements. Austin is a graduate of the Institute for Civic Leadership.
EDUCATION Harvard University, Master of Landscape Architecture Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Architecture Pella Travelling Fellowship
REGISTRATIONS Registered Architect: Maine Registered Landscape Architect: Maine LEED Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL American Institute of Architects AFFILIATIONS Institute for Civic Leadership Portland Society for Architecture (PSA)
ACADEMIC POSITIONS University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Lecturer
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com
FIRM PROFILE
Structural Integrity is a full service structural engineering firm established in Portland, Maine in 2005. We regularly work with architects, STRUCTURAL DESIGN contractors, facility owners and the building community on new high
performance buildings as well as renovation and restoration projects. We • Commercial/Mixed Use are committed to providing our clients with a practical, but creative • Medical Facilities approach to structural design and unrivaled customer service. Our • Schools and Libraries employees draw on their years of hands on experience in construction, • Recreational/Institutional project management, and consulting engineering to produce the most • High Performance Buildings cost effective and constructible solutions that fit within the architectural • Historic Preservation ideals and site constraints of each project. We continually promote the • Renovation/Remodel use of regionally appropriate and sustainable materials and techniques on • Custom Residential our projects. Our LEED Accreditations reflect our commitment to • Sustainable Design sustainability and green building. • Solar Arrays Supports
• Tower Foundations Known for being efficient and responsive, we have successfully • Bridges and Abutments completed the design and construction administration of projects from • Culverts and Retaining Walls New England to the Rocky Mountain West. We excel at the design of
foundations, cast-in-place concrete, pre-stressed and pre-cast concrete,
tilt-up concrete construction, advanced and conventional wood framing,
heavy timber framing, steel framed systems, as well as masonry structures
and repairs. Our past design experience includes commercial, residential, CONSTRUCTION AND municipal, industrial, recreational and educational facilities. We also have FIELD SERVICES extensive experience in the evaluation, restoration, preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of existing facilities and historic • Existing Facility Evaluation structures. • Foundation Repairs • Special Inspection Primarily working in cold climates, Structural Integrity has designed many • Structural Observation high-performance structures utilizing super insulated double wall • Pre-Purchase Inspections construction, exterior insulation systems, insulated concrete forms, • Construction Management structural insulated panels, and advanced wood framing techniques. • Construction Administration With Professional Engineering licensing in Colorado, Connecticut, • Change Order Analysis Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New • Specialty Load Testing Mexico, New York, Vermont and Virginia, we have the ability to • Crane and Rigging Design complete your projects on time and on budget. • Structural Steel Detailing • Precast Concrete Detailing • Shoring and Demo Design We use state-of-the-art design, 3-D computer analysis and the latest building information modeling techniques to optimize performance and economy. Our contract documents are clear, thorough, well coordinated drawings that facilitate communication to the contractors and cost benefit to the clients. Our size and central New England location allow us to provide thorough design and documentation with greater customer service and better value than other firms; while our engineering expertise combined with our past construction experience enables us to produce a superior product.
p. 207-774-4614 | 46 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, 04101 | www.structuralinteg.com
Aaron C. Jones, P.E., LEED AP EDUCATION: President
B.S. Civil Engineering, 1998 Aaron founded Structural Integrity in Portland, Maine in 2005. He has Worcester Polytechnic Institute over thirty years of design and construction experience with a focus on
structural engineering in New England, the Rocky Mountain West, and PROFESSIONAL the Lake Tahoe Region of California for the twenty plus years. LICENSES:
Aaron is an expert in the design of foundations, cast-in-place concrete, CO #37,747 pre-stressed and pre-cast concrete, tilt-up concrete construction, ad- CT #27,683 vanced and conventional wood framing, heavy timber framing, steel MA #46,928 framed systems, as well as masonry structures and repairs. His design MD #34,289 experience includes commercial, intuitional, residential, municipal, in- ME #10,968 dustrial, recreational and educational facilities. Aaron also has gained NH #11,814 specialized experience in the evaluation, restoration, preservation, reha- NY #85,347 bilitation and adaptive reuse of existing and historic structures. He has VA #050065 conducted seismic analysis and designed upgrades for historic structures. VT #8,940 Aaron’s past construction experience allows him to excel when faced
with the tough challenges encountered while working with existing and LEED Accredited Professional historic buildings and structures.
PROFESSIONAL Aaron enjoys studying green building techniques and materials of con-
MEMBERSHIP: struction. He has designed many high-performance structures utilizing
super insulated double wall construction, insulated concrete forms, Structural Engineers Associa- structural insulated panels, as well as thermally broken and advanced tion of Maine framing techniques. Aaron is a LEED accredited professional.
American Council of Engineer- Aaron has been the structural engineer of record for projects with con- ing Companies struction costs of up to 45 million dollars. Aaron’s computer skills in-
clude RISA, RAM, AutoCAD and Revit. He holds Professional Engi- American Institute of Steel neering licenses in the states of Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Mary- Construction land, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Virginia and Ver-
mont. American Wood Council
p. 207-774-4614 | 46 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, 04101 | www.structuralinteg.com RELATED EXPERIENCE
RICHARDSON & ASSOCIATES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Our history is a rich and diverse combination of projects throughout New England with public sector experience that includes urban design and municipal parks, civic open spaces, and recreational development. This project diversity enables our firm to know and manage the process of distilling many voices, needs and interests into a balanced consideration of the widest range of best possible uses for public benefit and the achievement of municipal goals.
This collective team’s extensive work experience, particularly with parks, recreation, and master planning, makes us a valuable collaborative partner.
Working and living in southern Maine we are fortunate to have been able to establigh strong collaborative relationships with each other as well as with local municipalities, regulatory agencies and the public. Over the years, these strong relationships have led to better, more innovative design work. There is an inherent design "short-hand" that exists when firms are familiar with each other's work and workflow. This team has that "short-hand".
Richardson & Associates has navigated complex public process on numerous projects, including park projects for municipalities such as Portland (Baxter Boulevard, Payson Park, Back Cove Park), Lewiston (Raymond Park, Simard-Payne Railroad Park, Master Plan and Amphitheater, Kennedy Park), Portsmouth (Haven School Playground, Goodwin Park, Maple Haven Park, Peirce Island, Rock Street Park, Hislop Park), and Biddeford (White's Wharf Park, Biddeford RiverWalk, the current Lincoln Street Park).
We are also familiar with navigating the circulation issues, programming complexities and policy issues of similar projects having done so for Castle Hill in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and The Town of Brunswick's Mall Management Plan. Our long-standing collaborative realtionship with Brunswick is also testimony to our successes there, having collaborated on numberous other projects related to the Mall including The Joshua Chamberlain Memorial and the current and on-going Veteran's Memorial Plaza.
A selected ist of R & A's projects are included in the pages that follow. As principal, Todd Richardson has managed the firm of Richardson & Associates from its inception to the present and has been integrally involved in every project listed below and in subsequent project sheets. Project Manager, Ken Studtmann’s involvement is noted (*) , as well. References are included on project sheets, as well as a list of additional overall references.
If there is information about a particular project that is not included or you would like to learn more about an enclosed project, please do not hestiate to reach out. R &A RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Parks & Plazas Joshua Chamberlain Statue Project; Brunswick, Maine Kennedy Park Master Plan; Lewiston, Maine Augusta Emergency Medical Services Memorial; Augusta, Maine* Kennedy Park Technical; Lewiston, Maine Augusta Memorial Park; Augusta, Maine* Ledgewood Manor Park; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Augusta Memorial Women’s Veteran’s; Augusta, Maine* Maple Haven Park; Portsmouth, New Hampshire* Back Cove Park; Portland; Maine Memorial Beach Park at Lake Massapoag; Sharon, Mass. Baxter Boulevard Improvement Plan; Portland, Maine Memorial Park Master Plan; Old Orchard Beach, Maine Bayside Park & Site Planning; Portland, Maine Menelly Conservation Easement; Waterboro, Maine Big Rock Park; Portsmouth; New Hampshire Northeast Harbor Promenade Park; Northeast Harbor, Maine Brunswick Mall Management Plan; Brunswick, Maine Nubble Light / Sohier Park Master Plan; York, Maine Brunswick Mall Monument; Brunswick, Maine Payson Park Master Plan; Portland, Maine Charles J. Loring, Jr. Memorial Park; Portland, Maine Payson Playground; Portland, Maine F.E. Dixon, Jr., Memorial. Winter Harbor, Maine Pierce Street Park; Lewiston, Maine Falmouth Central Park Master Plan; Falmouth, Maine Pine Tree Academy; Freeport, Maine Ferry Beach Park; Saco, Maine Railroad Park; Lewiston, Maine Festival Plaza; Auburn, Maine Rock Street Park; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Francis William Bird Park; Walpole, Massachusetts Simard-Payne Master Plan; Lewiston, Maine Gateway Park Repairs; Lewiston, Maine SImard-Payne Riverfront Amphitheater; Lewiston, Maine Gateway Park; Lewiston, Maine Sohier Park; York, Maine Goodrich Community Park Master Plan; York, Maine South Berwick Park & Playground; South Berwick, Maine Goodwin Park Improvement Plan; Portsmouth, New Hampshire South Park & Playground Plan; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Grant Common; Ogunquit, Maine Temple Beth El Memorial Park; South Portland, Maine Hampden Court; Amherst, Massachusetts Tondreau Park; Berlin New Hampshire Hanscom Park at Atlantic Heights; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Twombley Park Master Plan; Falmouth, Maine Haven School Playground; Portsmouth, New Hampshire* Veterans’ Park & Botanical Garden; Waterville, Maine Hislop Park; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Veterans Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach, Maine Holdsworth Park Master Plan; Springvale, Maine Walton’s Mill Dam Park; Farmington, Maine Joshua Chamberlain Gravesite; Brunswick, Maine William Smith Clark Memorial Garden; Amherst, Mass.
Belfast Harbor Walk, Belfast Payson Park, Portland
Recreation & Trails Mount Tom State Park; Holyoke, Massachusetts Androscoggin River Trail; Jay, Maine Parsonsfeild Park Planning; Parsonsfeild, Maine Belfast Harbor Walk; Belfast, Maine* Par Course Fitness Trail; Orono, Maine Biddeford River Walk; Biddeford, Maine Peirce Island Master Plan; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Brownfields Redevelopment: Greenspace; Westbrook, Maine Peirce Island East End Trails; Portsmouth, New Hampshire Coastal Studies Center Trail System; Brunswick, Maine Pondicherry Park Master Plan; Bridgton, Maine Cross State Hiking Trail; Massachusetts Putnam River Trail; Putnam, Connecticut Fore River Trail; Portland, Maine Quechee Gorge Scenic Area Master Plan; Quechee, Vermont Franklin Pasture to Railroad Park Multi-Use Trail; Lewiston, Maine Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge; Wells, Maine Gambo Falls Bridge Trail; Windham and Gorham, Maine Recreation Impact Nome Supplement; Admiralty Isl., Alaska Grand Rapids River Walk; Grand Rapids, Michigan Riverside Greenway Bike Path, Lewiston, ME Hadlock Field Baseball Stadium; Portland, Maine Robert’s Farm Preserve; Norway, Maine Hudson River Shoreway Access Plans; New York Rockland Harbor Trail; Rockland, Maine Lewiston Bike Path; Lewiston, Maine Sachuest Point Visitor Center; Middletown, Rhode Island Lewiston River Walk; Lewiston, Maine Saco Municipal Landfill Recreation & Reuse Plan; Saco, Maine Lincoln Street Bike Path, Lewiston, Maine Sohier Park; York, Maine Moore’s Woods Greenway Plan; Southold, New York Steedman Woods Design Guidelines; York, Maine Mount Agamenticus Summit; York, Maine Westbrook Open Space & Recreation Plan; Westbrook, Maine Client: The Ecology School The Ecology School Saco, Maine Services: Master Planning
Contact: Drew Dumsch, Executive Director The Ecology School THE ECOLOGY SCHOOL - CAMPUS LANDSCAPE 8 Morris Avenue, Building One CREATING CURRICULUM AND LANDSCAPE SYNERGIES - WEAVING AGRARIAN & NATURAL SYSTEMS
UPLAND FOREST CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOREST LANDSCAPE Saco, Maine 04072 MEADOW & GRASSLAND SYSTEMS - ENVISIONING AGRICULTURE AS INNOVATION PASTURE & HAY PRODUCTION SOIL HEALTH AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ECOTONE DYNAMICS - FOREST & RIPARIAN EDGES SOLAR FARM - PV & ENERGY CONVERSION (SUN - HAY - LIVESTOCK FEED) MOBILE LIVESTOCK, CLASSROOM, & RESEARCH STRUCTURES ISOLATED & RIPARIAN WETLAND SYSTEMS (207) 283- 9951 RECREATION & EXPLORATION INTRODUCING HYDROLOGY AND WATERSHED PROCESSES AND PATTERNS
UPLAND FOREST - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE DISCOVERY UNDERSTANDING FOREST SUCCESSION AS A CULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM INFLUENCE OF TOPOGRAPHY AND WATERSHED ON FOREST TYPE MULTI-SEASON TRAIL RECREATION - HIKING, X-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING MOBILE CLASSROOM & RESEARCH STRUCTURES Concept:
PASTURE & HAY CAMPUS CORE The design Team, which includes AS AN EXPERIENTIAL PLACE AND AGRARIAN SYSTEM CAMPUS CORE - CONCEPT ELEMENTS & OBJECTIVES RESPONSIVE TO A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE & PLACE INTEGRATED ORCHARDS & LIVESTOCK (SILVOPASTURE) A FUSION OF HOUSING WITH PERMACULTURE & ANNUAL CROP PRODUCTION MIXED ORIENTATION HIGH TUNNELS - DIVERSIFIED & EXTENDED CROP PRODUCTION MULTIFUNCTIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - FILTRATION & PERMACULTURE both Richardson & Associates and TREATMENT WETLANDS - WATER CLEANSING AS LANDSCAPE EXPRESSION FLEXIBLE & HIGH-EFFICIENCY BUILDING DESIGN - DORMS & COMMON MIXED INTERCONNECTED PATHWAYS AND OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACES MEADOW & GRASSLAND SYSTEMS EXPLORING SOIL DYNAMICS & ENERGY FLOW
Scott Simons Architects, identified key PASTURE & HAY
ISOLATED & RIPARIAN WETLAND SYSTEMS conceptual goals for site development INTRODUCING WATERSHED PROCESSES AND PATTERNS THE SACO RIVER RIVER & RIPARIAN ECOLOGY & RESEARCH RECREATION & DISCOVERY and building organization. This included AQUACULTURE - FISH, MOLLUSKS, ETC. the following: Create integrated
MEADOW & GRASSLAND SYSTEMS WETLAND SYSTEMS EXPLORING SOIL DYNAMICS & ENERGY FLOW experiential and curricular opportunities WETLAND ECOLOGY & RESEARCH WATERSHED & HYDROLOGY EDUCATION PLATFORM PASTURE & HAY associated with the landscape expression WETLAND SYSTEMS AS FORAGE CROP OPPORTUNITIES DISCOVERING THE SACO RIVER of water and wastewater infrastructure; RIVERINE ECOLOGY THROUGH RECREATION & EXPLORATION Engage and closely integrate students, staff, curriculum, housing, and circulation with crop production and NTS processes; Celebrate the agrarian/ cultural landscape, while creating a new campus model that supports innovative SITE AND CORE - SYSTEM LAYERS pedagogy and active outside learning; VEGETATION SYSTEMS WATER SYSTEMS CIRCULATION, GATHERING NODES, & ACCESS Create opportunities for community UPLAND FOREST ECOTYPE UPLAND DRAINAGE COURSE OR STREAM VEHICULAR CORRIDOR / PARKING / ACCESS WETLAND / POND RIPARIAN ECOTYPE GATHER NODE / RECREATION SPACE TREATMENT WETLAND engagement within the campus, farm, LOWLAND WETLAND ECOTYPE PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN PATH SECONDARY PATH / TRAIL GRASSLAND / MEADOW ECOTYPE and greater site; and going beyond a SITE ACCESS POINT Net Positive Impact on the environment. The master plan seeks to realize these SACO RIVER goals by minimizing the development footprint and densely weaving new structures, crop production, wastewater and stormwater treatment, gathering areas, and circulation into the fabric of existing topography and an established BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES (SCALE AUGMENTED FOR CLARITY) INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (SCALE AUGMENTED FOR CLARITY) PROPOSED DORM BUILDINGS ANNUAL / TENDER CROPS CAMPUS SITE PLAN mature tree windbreak. PROPOSED COMMON BUILDING NO TILL / PERMACULTURE CROPS HIGH TUNNELS ORCHARD CROPS The Team’s planning effort included EXISTING BUILDINGS outreach and discussions with school directors, staff and children, stakeholders, potential donors, and the design Team. NTS This effort focused on future curriculum possibilities associated with integrated human and natural systems, residential immersion programs, hands-on ecology and agricultural activities inherent to the developable core and larger site. In addition to a challenging municipal, environmental, and stakeholder approvals process, The Ecology School has gained Living Building Challenge certification. When complete, it will be one of only a handful of projects nationwide that will have been Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects designated with this difficult-to-obtain 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com distinction. Brunswick Mall Management Plan Brunswick, Maine
Client:Town of Brunswick
Services: Master Planning in Urban Environment ,Design Guidelines and Recommendations
Contact: Thomas M. Farrell Director Parks and Recreation 220 Neptune Drive Brunswick, Maine 04011 (207) 725-6656 [email protected]
Completed: 2000 Winter scene and historic photograph of the mall
Concept: Richardson & Associates worked with the Brunswick community to develop strategies for long-term maintenance and management of one of its best loved public open spaces, the Mall. The Mall’s physical condition had deteriorated over the previous 20 years as a result of a great increase in programming, with no accompanying formal management guidelines. The mall Mangement Plan is a master plan that establishes recommendations to guide the use, inform the policies, maintain and improve the physical environment, and ensure the proper long-term maintenance and managment of this green space. The recommendations for the improvement of the physical condition of the Mall through changes in policy, maintenance and capital investment, are still in place today. Additionally, Richardson & Associates designed and implemented the Joshua Chamberlain Memorial and Statue which stands on the upper Mall and is currently working on The Veteran’s Memorial Project at the opposite end of the Mall, as well. Currently the firm continues to be engaged with the Town to develop a Veteran’s Memorial Plaza to be constructed this spring and dedicated Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects Veteran’s Day 2020 on the Mall. 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com * Nubble Light & Sohier Park Visitor Center Cape Neddick, Maine
Client: Town of York, Maine
Services: Site Analysis, Master Planning
Contact: York Parks and Recreation 200 US-1, York, ME 03909 (207) 363-1040
Completed: 2012
Concept: Richardson & Associates developed a master plan for renovations to Nubble Light / Sohier Park. Nubble Light, an historic lighhouse constructed in 1879 to protect mariners along this part of Maine’s rocky coast, is on the National Illustrative master plan Register of Historic Places and is actively maintained by the Town of York and the U.S. Coast Guard. One of the most commonly visited areas of York, Sohier Park allows impressive views of the lighthouse on its island located just off the mainland.
The plan aimed to address the increased use of the park, focusing on high-impact areas and traffic Sohier Park Master Plan circulation. The plan lessened View from Sohier Park Aerial of Sohier Park & Nubble Lighthouse the visual impact of automobiles Atlantic Ocean and greatly improved pedestrian opportunities within the park. A viewing promenade was made the ROCKY OUTCROP central feature of the park, affording NATURALIZED excellent views of Nubble Light.
NATURALIZED NATIVE In addition, as part of the overall PLANTING project management, the plan ACCESS ROAD creatively integrated a fundraising PARKING
strategy of gift-giving that offsets the NATIVE PLANTING WETLAND cost of improvements. The Town of OPEN LAWN OPEN LAWN York used Richardson & Associates’ plans as a tool to garner interest and spark fundraising efforts for a PARKING new Welcome Center, as well as for NATURALIZED NATIVE PLANTING the larger-scale site improvements NATURALIZED
VISITOR CENTER proposed in the Master Plan. OVERLOOK AND SEATING AREA Atlantic Ocean Richardson & Associates is currently
communicating with the Town to Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects P A S PA S 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com provide them an updated estimate P of cost for this project. Baxter Boulevard Improvement Plan Portland, Maine
Client: The City of Portland
Services: Historic Analysis, Trail Planning, Urban Design
Contact: The City of Portland 389 Congress St. Fourth Floor Historic photo of Baxter Blvd. during construction Portland, ME 04101 (207) 874-8719
Completed: 2002
Concept: Richardson & Associates led a planning and design team in developing an improvement plan, including physical as well as policy recommendations, for the 3.5-mile The Back Cove multi-use trail prominent historic roadway, park and multiuse trail which wraps around Back Cove in Portland, Maine. Olmsted Brothers Plan, c. 1905 Hired by Mayor James Baxter in 1895 to improve the site, Olmsted, Olmsted & Eliot proposed a dam to form a saltwater pond, dredging the mudflats and creating a tree- lined drive and promenade around the perimeter of the cove. That plan was never built, but ten years later the Olmsted Brothers proposed a new design based on the earlier concept in their 1905 plan for the Portland Park System. Richardson & Associates considered the historic implications of this design throughout the project, honoring the intention of these Olmsted Plans. This project included an involved and sometimes contentious public process leading to a master plan and set of recommendations.
Design Recommendations - Illustrative Plan & Section
Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Payson Park Portland, Maine
Client: City of Portland, Maine
Services: Master Planning & Park and Playground Design
Contact: Rick Knowland, Senior Planner City of Portland Planning & Urban Development 389 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 874-8360
Completed: 2000
Concept: Working with the City of Portland and a number of citizen committees, Richardson & Associates produced the Payson Park Master Plan. A fifty acre park developed sixteen years after Portland’s park system was designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1905, Payson Park was a product of decades of utility-based design. The Master Proposed master plan Plan transforms a functionally oriented, eighty year old park into a rich and varied experience that engageds the needs and desires of Portland’s residents. The master plan successfully combines an active use agenda with an arboretum and passive use agenda, improves drainage in the park and in the adjacent neighborhood, realigns vehicular circulation within and around the park, and develops a series of pedestrian paths and amenities, including an innovative playground. The plan expands the modest Longfellow Arboretum to include several other areas of the park, making it a significant city-wide public amenity. The arboretum expansion includes unique ecosystems such as successional areas as well as salt and freshwater wetlands where interpretive panels educate visitors to the plants and functions of these systems.This project received a merit award for planning excellence from the Boston Society of Landscape Architects in 2000. Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Simard-Payne Memorial Park Master Plan Lewiston, ME
Client: City of Lewiston, Maine
Services: Master Planning
Contact: Lincoln Jeffers Director of Economic and Community Development 27 Pine Street Lewiston, Maine celebrating the Androscoggin River and URBAN ECOLOGY (207) 513-3000 LEWISTON RIVERFRONT RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT [email protected]
The Androscoggin River of past Completed: 2013 “The River was too thick to paddle, CANAL too thin to plow” - local saying
The River & Refuge Concept: The arboretum would showcase riparian vegetation characteristic along the banks of the Androscoggin. The ‘lower park’ would serve as a welcome refuge for visitors seeking a respite In collaboration with the City of from the urban downtown of Lewiston. The naturalized environment would as well provide quiet juxtoposition from the very intentional Lewiston, Richardson & Associates and programmed ‘upper park’ spaces
The Lower and Cross canals become enhanced biological systems that clean spoiled canal sediments and stormwater runoff before outflowing into the River. The approach seeks to immerse Park visitors in the natural systems of the Androscoggin’s developed several conceptual past while strongly rooting itself in Lewiston’s rich urban/industrial landscape. LEWISTON NATIVE PLANT ARBORETUM AND GARDENS master plan design alternatives SHARED PEDESTRIAN-VEHICULAR STREET BIOSWALES FOR STORMWATER for the existing Simard-Payne Memorial Park, adjacent canals, RIVER The Adroscoggin River as landscape impression in the Park. Large swathes of perennials and Oxford Street redevelopment. and grasses define the River’s path. Areas of interpretation describe historic development along the River, and would as The park, canal, and streetscape well describe ecological impacts resulting from the industrialized are an important part of Lewiston’s River. urban fabric, and future riverfront STREET connection to the downtown. The Oxford Street becomes a flexible green corridor. Known as ‘woonerf’, the shared pedestrian-vehicular corridor allows for one-way traffic with onstreet parking. A mix of paving types offers a clear pedestrian presence. firm studied existing and future uses Bioswales are proposed as streetscape amenities, as well as stormwater cleansing systems. of the park as well as circulation, infastructure and landscape needs which were informed by the existing RIVERFRONT TRAIL
PLAZA SPACE Riverfront Island Master Plan. Design ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON CROSS AND OXFORD STREETS
SMALL BOAT ACCESS PLANTED NORTH NORTH kayak BERM PLAZA BRIDGE goals of this effort were to improve canoe AREA FOR TEMPORARY STAGE program and access to the park and ART INSTALLATION IN CANAL /t. 207.286.9291 me 04072 /t. saco, 11 middle street, LEWISTON NATIVE PLANT ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN walking paths waterfronts, while creating a richer birdwatching environmental education FUTURE INFILL refuge DEVELOPMENT river access ARCING BRIDGE landscape experience for all users. bank fishing OPEN REC LAWN / , Landscape Architects
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PERENNIALS & GRASSES 2/27/13 Issue Date: Original Revisions: 1. 03/31/13 ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER: fluid plant massings river access, riverfront amphitheater, LOWER PARK LOOP JOURNEY AND INTERPRETATION Richardson & Associates SHRUB PLANTING UPPER PARK LOOP
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and a link between the park and 100’
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SUNKEN LAWN AREA SOUTH 50’ & WINTER SKATING PLAZA GRAND TRUNK nearby Lincoln Street. This link was CAFE ENTRY SCULPTURE PICNIC GLADE 0’ EX. VEG size) drawing (original Scale: 1’=50’-0” 24“x36” Size: Drawing Original Reproduction: 11 x 17_ (50 %) further designed and implemented VEHICULAR ACCESS & PARKING existing bridge to be upgraded as Railroad Park in 2014, while SIMARD-PAYNE MEMORIAL REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN
the riverfront amphitheater was THROUGH IT RIVER RUNS RODNEY BONNEY PANCKO MEMORIAL PARK MILL (Auburn) completed in 2015. The park is now MUSEUM L-A CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE the site of The Dempsey Challenge, DESIGN BY OTHERS
MN TN Lewiston Riverfront Concept_ Lewiston The Great Falls Balloon Festival, City of Lewiston ME Lewiston, RIVERFRONT TRAIL W E NOTES RV A ALL EXISTING CHAINLINK FENCING ALONG THE CANALS IS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH DECORATIVE RAILS S
The Great Falls Brewfest, and often ALL UTILITIES IN THE PARK ARE TO BE BURIED. the Lewiston Summer Fun & Films events. Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Client: The Trustees of Reservations Castle Hill : Circulation Study & Services: Historic Landscape and Casino Restoration Structure Restoration Ipswitch, Massachusetts
Contact: Jim Younger TTOR Regional Office - Long Hill 572 Essex Street Beverly, MA 01915 (978) 921-1944
Completed: 2001
Concept: This project addressed the restoration of the Casino, a significant historic feature originally designed by the Olmsted Brothers and Arthur Shurcliff. The Casino is the centerpiece of the Olmsted Brothers’ magnificent and visionary “Long Mall”. The historic, Italian- style villas (casino is Italian for “little house”) are located along the rolling lawn of the half-mile Grand Allée, halfway between the spectacular Great House and the sea. Richardson & Associates’ involvement included historic research, development of technical drawings, and construction administration, as well as research associated with specialty concrete, Before and After formwork, and finishes necessary to restore the structures in a way that was true to their historic condition. The Casino Restoration project received a 2001 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award.
In addition, Richardson & Associates completed a study of the existing automobile and pedestrian circulation patterns and parking opportunities at the Historic Crane Estate, and recommended improvements based on current and future development needs. Improvements included the establishment of new trail connections linking important historical, cultural, and natural resources of the property; a vehicular sign system; and the siting of new Illustrative Master Plan parking areas that will serve facilities such as the Inn at Castle Hill, the restored Casino, and a future visitors Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects center. 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Kennedy Park Lewiston, Maine Client: City of Lewiston
Services: Master Planning, Park Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Technical Specifcation Development
Contact: Phil Nadeau Deputy City Administrator 27 Pine Street Lewiston, Maine Phone: (207)784-2956 ext. 114 Email: [email protected]
Completed: 2006
Concept: Richardson & Associates worked with an advisory group including the City of Lewiston’s Recreation Director and representatives of the Empower Lewiston Group to review and update the Recreation Master Plan as it relates to Kennedy Park and to prepare ecommendations regarding goals and objectives for use of the Park. Aging recreational facilities were targeted for refurbishment, including the addition of a new custom-designed skate-park. Assessment of the park’s historic circulation system, structures, and canopy trees was undertaken, and recommendations made for the re-distribution of programs. Special attention was paid to views, axes of movement, nodes of activity, and gateways. Richardson & Associates was contracted to proceed with design development and construction documentation for the recreational quadrant of the Park. This included documentation and detailing of age-grouped play areas, a splash activity area, and development of a key gateway plaza and streetscape design where the Park meets the City surroundings. Elements of the improvement plan also had to be designed and coordinated with the City’s Historic Commission where they interfaced with the Park’s historic pathway and fencing system. Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com * The Maine Maritime Museum Client: The Maine Maritime Bath, Maine Museum
Services:Site Analysis, Master Planning, Cost Estimate, Phasing, Illustrative Graphics, Construction Documents, Construction Administration
Contact: Amy Lent Executive Director Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530 (207)443-1316 ext 324
Completed: On-going
Concept:
Richardson & Associates has been working with The Maine Maritime Museum on site master planning with a focus on the arrival sequence, circulation and parking.
R & A’s efforts hope to strenghen the identiy of The Maine Maritime Museum by entending its mission , into the landscape. The developped plan includes an improved arrival sequence and front entrance to the museum, improved spaces for gathering and interpretive exhibits, screening for back of house functions, updated parking , and Concept plan of site a stronger connection to the river. The potential of the river frontage on the southern portion of the property was undervalued and under utilized. Establishing a stronger visual connection was a key to this planning effort. Nearing completion, RIchardson & Associates developed several alternatives throughout the process, including exploring the implications of various easments and parcel aquirements from an adjacent neighboring property. R & A went on to develop technical documents, and The project is currently in construction.
Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Northeast Harbor Village Improvments Northeast Harbor, ME
Client: Town of Mount Desert, Maine
Services: Master Planning, Visioning, Cost Estimates, Phasing and Recommendations, Technical Development
Contact: Section of Proposed Plan Jaqueline Hewett Economic Development Director 131 Hurd Point Road Dedham, Maine 04429 (207) 689-7735 [email protected]
Concept: Our project team was hired by the Town of Mount Desert to work closely with the Northeast Harbor Village Center Plan Committee to deliver a plan to improve the appearance, functionality, and vitality of Northeast Harbor’s Village Center. This collection of professionals consisted of Richardson & Associates, CES, Inc. Analysis Plans Engineers, and Planning Decisions, Inc. This iterative and collaborative design process consisted of numerous advisory committee meetings, workshops, internal design team reviews, and two public meetings. These efforts culminated in a Final Report which includes Site Inventory and Analysis Diagrams, a Final Plan, an Engineering Report, an Economic Report, and Cost Estimates. The purpose of this Final Report is to serve as a foundation or ‘Master Plan’ for further planning and design development advancements for the Northeast Harbor Village Center.rbor. The Final Plan addresses a number of issues while maintaining and enhancing key assets of the village. The plan seeks to maintain the eclectic charm of this small, Maine waterfront village. Currently, CES, Inc. and Richardson & Associates are involved in the technical development and implementation of the first phase of plan recommendations. Overall Plan Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Peirce Island Master Plan & East End Trails Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Client: City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Services: Master Planning, Trail Planning in Urban Setting
Contact: Nancy Carmer Economic Development Program Manager City of Portsmouht 1 Junkins Avenue Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 610-7720 [email protected]
Completed: 2004
Concept: Richardson & Associates led a team of consultants including civil and geotechnical engineers in developing a trail network for the East End of Peirce Island, “The Crown Jewel” of Portsmouth. The design plan and subsequent construction drawings establish a hierarchy of trails for visitors interested in exploring theisland on foot. Primary trails of stone dust link three overlooks, each with distinct views of the Piscataqua River and its surrounding marine environment. Each overlook is defined by a low circular granite seat wall and includes information on the cultural, natural, and historicresources seen from each vantagepoint. Secondary mown trails provide access through parklike woodlands and create a variety of walking loops when combined with the use of primary trails. The plan also stabilizes approximately 1200’ of eroding shoreline by integrating plants and riprap stone along the embankments in a manner that retains these slopes and naturalizes them. An information kiosk is also provided to orient visitors to the trail system, educate them regarding the policies of theisland, and provide Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects additional interpretive information. 11 Middle Street, Saco, Maine / t. 207.286.9291 / www.richardsonassociates.com Fort Allen Park Restoration - Portland, Maine
Project Type Park, site design and permitting, low impact development, walkways
Services Provided • Project Management • Stormwater Management • Utility Design • Pathway/Walkway Design • Access Road and Parking Design Gorrill Palmer worked closely with the City of Portland, Martha Lyon Landscape • Construction Architecture and Regina S. Leonard, Landscape Architecture & Design on the Administration final design and permitting of the Fort Allen Park restoration project. The intent of the project was to restore the original park features, including shade trees along the park side of Eastern Promenade, central walkway leading to the bandstand, original loop road layout with cobblestone edges and low shrub planting beds. In addition, two pathways leading from the Promenade to the lower terrace were re-introduced and will connect the two contemporary memorial sites. The overlook was reconstructed to allow full access for all people to enjoy the outstanding views of Portland Harbor.
Gorrill Palmer’s role, in addition to aspects of the site/civil design was to prepare and coordinate documents from the Key Staff: landscape architects and Will Haskell provide construction administration services on behalf of the City of Reference: Portland and the Friends Martha Lyon of Eastern Promenade. Martha Lyon Landscape This project was awarded Architecture LLC a historic preservation 313 Elm Street award from Greater Northampton, MA 01060 413-586-4178 Portland Landmarks. MASTER PLANNING + FEASIBILITY STUDY EXPERIENCE
• Bayside Master Plan: City of Portland • Belfast Waterfront Master Plan • Boothbay Region Land Trust Feasibility Study • Breakwater School Master Plan • Cape Elizabeth Facilities Study • Cary Memorial Library Feasibility Study • Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Master Plan • Central Maine Community College Master Plan • Colby College Music Department Feasibility Study • Ecology School Master Plan • Falmouth Memorial Library Feasibility Study • First Parish Church Brunswick Master Plan • First Parish Church Yarmouth Master Plan • George Stevens Academy Master Plan • Gould Academy Master Plan • Hill School Master Plan • IF+W Wildlife Park Master Plan • Lincoln Academy Master Plan • Lisbon High School Feasibility Study • Maine Conference Facilities Master Plan • Maliseet Indian Tribal Buildings Master Plan • North Yarmouth Academy Master Plan Update • North Yarmouth Academy Athletics Feasibility Study • Norway Opera House Feasibility Study • Piper Shores Master Plan • Portland Museum of Art Master Plan • Portland Public Library Master Plan • Portland Transportation Center Feasibility Study • Rockport Public Library Feasibility Study • Rippleffect Master Plan • Robinson Mill Feasibility Study • Rumford Library Feasibility Study • Saddleback Master Development Plan • S. Mary’s Episcopal Church Campus Utilization Plan • St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Feasibility Study • Springvale Municipal Buildings Master Plan • Tilton School Master Plan Update • Unity College for 54 York Street Feasibility Study • Waynflete School Master Plan and Master Plan Update • Yarmouth Historical Society Master Plan • Yarmouth Town Hall Master Plan
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com CAMP SCHODACK WELCOME CENTER
Schodack, New York Camp Schodack is an overnight camp for boys staff to gather in the warm light-filled living Summer Camp and girls aged 7-16 located in the foothills room. There is office space for the camp 6,700 Sq Ft of the Berkshires. Founded in 1957 by the director and assistant director, business office, Construction 2019-2020 Krouner family, the warm and close-knit a central place for students to report for field camping community is well- known for its trips, storage sapce, and restrooms. enriching summer experirence for 140 boys and 140 girls. The wood finishes lend a warmth to the space and complements the rest of the campus. As the camp moves into its 63rd year, the Construction began in the fall of 2019 and family realized they want to make some will be finished before camp begins in the upgrades to the camp to continue to attract summer of 2020. young campers and their families. SSA designed a new welcoming center that will This project was done in collaboration serve as a place for campers, families, and with Richardson & Associates
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com RIPPLEFFECT: COW ISLAND MASTER PLAN
Cow Island, Maine Rippleffect is an educational non-profit that has purchased a small island in Casco Bay. This Non-profit island is a base of operations for water and land-based education programs. SSA was hired to 26- acre master plan create a master plan for Rippleffect’s use of Cow Island that would facilitate current programs as well as anticipate future growth and needs.
It was important to the client that development reflect their mission as educators with strong connections to the natural environment. Development plans include: extensive conservation areas, solar power, rain collection, and reuse of existing structures that were used for harbor defenses during the first and second World Wars. The master plan is directly connected to issues of environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the magic of learning in ‘living classrooms’.
Cow Island is 26 acres in size with 25% set aside for public use. The interaction of day trippers with students (often at-risk teens) was also of great importance. SSA created a series
BIG TREE PROPOSED DOCK BEACH
PUBLIC ACCESS AREA of land use diagrams to assist Rippleffect in visualizing the relationship the public had with PICNIC PICNIC POWER AREA AREA PLANT SWINGS
CARETAKERʼS COTTAGE FOX HOLE educational programs. FIELD CAMP LEDGE/ TOILET OAKS
ZEN PINES EXIST. FLOAT
KAYAK COVE LEGEND & BEACH BEACH BASE CAMP HIGH USE
MEDIUM-HIGH USE There are three massive, concrete military structures that stand on the island. Rippleffect is
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MEDIUM-LOW USE
LOW USE creatively occupying these structures and adaptively re-using the existing infrastructure to limit
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RIPPLEFFECT: COW ISLAND MASTER PLAN TOWN OF LONG ISLAND, ME COW ISLAND further disruption to the island. INTENSITY OF USE ANALYSIS
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com IF+W WILDLIFE PARK RENOVATION
CLASSROOM
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MUSEUM AQUATIC EXHIBITS
Gray, Maine Annually, over 130,000 people visit the Wildlife Park in Gray, which is currently open from April to October. Recreational We are working with Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study their existing entry sequence to help 40 acre parcel improve the visitor experience. The park, which is funded entiredly by revenues generated from visitors, In Progress has seen a steady increase in the numbers of families and tourists visting the park each year. This has led to congestion at the entrance during the peak summer season. Clearly delineated traffic flow, both from a pedestrian as well as vehicular standpoint as well as ticketing and reducing impervious pathways is a focus ofthe study, which covers over 40 acres.
Planning for the entry sequence has taken into account the increase in visitorship and the desire to alleviate congestion both entering and exiting the park. We have designed a new nature store located close to the entrance so that visitors can stop in and purchase a remembrance of the park before they leave.
As we help plan for growth and envision the future of the park, we are considering design elements that impact a multitude of users- from staff, volunteers, and the wildlife in the park, to individual visitors, educational groups, and rental users. Each space in the park has a range of needs. Since this is the only educational facility for the IF+W organization, it is crucial this resource be easily navigable, informative, and preserve the natural feel of the setting.
The scope of our work includes an overall master plan update as well as conceptual studies for their ticketing, new retail store, museum, and a new educational classroom. Two new exhibits and improvements to existing exhibits are also part of the plan. We have removed excess pavement and increased the pedestrian walkways. Over the next ten years, it is expected that visits to the park will increase by fifty percent, so planning for future growth and expansion while considering climate change and sustainability is of paramount importance.
The Master Plan will be completed in early June 2020, with construction for a new entry sequence and nature store to begin in the fall of 2020.
75 York Street Portland, Maine 04101 phone 207 772 4656 www.simonsarchitects.com
Relevant Project Experience
183 Rockingham Road, Windham, NH This energy efficient three-story, 30,000 square foot class “A” office was completed in the summer of 2014. This building was built to provide flexibility in use and sup- port office, medical, and retail spaces. Steel framing and concrete floors provide high quality office space with maximum flexibil- ity for future layout adjustments.
250 Main Street, Rockland, ME This five-story composite steel beam and concrete structure has extensive architecturally exposed steel with a framing layout that compliments the rooms and spaces throughout. The building is home to a boutique hotel and has a roof top deck. The shell is a high performance thermally broken system, which will help control heating and cooling costs for the owner.
667 Congress Street, Portland, ME A ground up, eight-story steel and concrete framed apartment building with 132 units over two levels of parking. The city site with tight property boundaries created design and construction challenges for the underground parking level. The building is designed with energy efficient thermal details throughout for a high-performance shell. The completed building is just over 147,000 sf.
Bangor Savings Bank Bangor Campus, Branches and Offices, ME A complete extensive gut reconstruction and addition of a four-story office building and as well as a new, stand-alone, 90,000 sf, five-story office building on the new Bangor, Maine Campus as well as a three-story office/retail branch in Port- land. Other projects include new or renovated retail branches in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, Pittsfield and Port- land.
Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville, ME 1800’s brick bearing wall and heavy timber framed, five-story, mill building located on the banks of Kennebec River. The 240,000 sf historic structure has been renovated into offices, retail space and residential lofts. The Core and Shell reconstruction was completed in the spring of 2009. Upgrades included, new stairs, elevators, chases, entryways and canopies, mechanical room and equipment replacement, new chiller supports, flood gates into the existing basement, and floor reinforcing and replacement throughout.
p. 207-774-4614 | 46 Forest Ave , Portland, ME, 04101 | www.structuralinteg.com FULL EXAMPLE OF WORK
Richardson & Associates presents The Ecology School Master Plan as an example of our work. As described in the project cutsheet The Ecology School Master Plan was a highly collaborative process, also including team member Scott Simons Architects.
It can be downloaded from this dropbox link and was included with this proposal's digital submission. Printed copies are available upon request.
RICHARDSON & ASSOCIATES' REFERENCES Lincoln Jeffers, Director of Economic & Community Development, City of Lewiston, Maine 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 513-3000 ext. 3204 [email protected]
Multiple projects including: Riverfront Amphitheather Simard-Payne Riverfront Park Master Plan Waterfront Gateway Park Downtown Development Guidelines Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Study Riverside Greenway Walking and Bike Path Franklin Pasture to Railroad Park Multi-Use Trail Simard-Payne RailRoad Park Volume of work performed: Full range of landscape architectural services
Nancy Carmer, Economic Development Program Manager, City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire One Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 610- 7220 [email protected]
Multiple projects including: Market Street Gateway Islington Street Corridor Improvement Action Plan Atlantic Heights Streetscape Improvement Plan Peirce Island Master Plan & Peirce Island East End Trails Haven School Playground Big Rock Park Hanscom Park Goodwin Memorial Park Volume of work performed: Full range of landscape architectural services
Thomas Farrell, Director, The Town of Brunswick, Parks & Recreation 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011 (207) 725-6656 [email protected] Multiple projects including: Veteran's Memorial Plaza (currently in construction) Brunswick Mall Management Plan Joshua Chamberlain Memorial Plaza Volume of work performed: Full range of landscape architectural services, through construction documentation
STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY
Our current, projected, and anticipated workloads will allow us to provide services as described with confidence. All team members are located in Southern Maine, specifically the greater Portland area.
In addition Richardson & Associates routinely monitors internal workflow and scheduling in weekly and monthly meetings. If the scope, scale, and frequency of these services are more numerous, routine, and involved than anticipated, we are prepared to make the necessary internal workload adjustments as well as staffing modifications, if necessary, to meet these needs. D.TASK, SCHEDULE MATRIX & FEE PROPOSALS SCOPES OF SERVICE
TWO SCOPES, ONE PROJECT The following pages illustrate two distinct Scopes of Services which showcase how the needs of this project might be met. They are each broken down by phase and include all tasks, number, and duration of meetings, and both outline deliverables and general expectations. A collective team fee is included with each phase and is totaled overall with reimbursable expenses.
The first scope of services, Option A: Full Scope of Services, was developed in tandem with the design approach presented in this proposal. When the tasks and phases are read through chronologically, it outlines a process that is efficient yet thorough and produces a report that encompasses everything we believe the town has requested in the RFP. This approach includes an inclusive and collaborative process where there is representation from Richardson & Associates at all critical meetings, Gorill Palmer at nearly all meetings, and Scott Simons Architects at many key meetings. Documentation will include a reasonable level of detail and the process will have a moderate level of public input – (3) short meetings with user groups and (3) public meetings throughout the process. We will also work with the Town and Committee to determine what additional outreach initiatives, as described in our approach, might be appropriate. This scope generates a report that will be understood at multiple touch points by the community.
Option A scope of services also includes a designated phase for programming. During this phase the specific goals and objectives that the master planning process should strive to achieve would be debated and determined. A meeting with the park committee during this phase ensures that the appropriate programming questions are answered and the needs and interests of all user groups are included in the master plan update before any design work has begun.
Option A also includes a possible alternative addition to the base scope with tasks performed by a possible sub-consultant, Structural Integrity. We feel the myriad structures in the park deserve attention and should be evaluated for safety, if the Town and Fort Williams Park Committee agree. This evaluation would be at a high level, and would allow for a more thorough understanding of the structural reliability of these buildings, structures, and ruins. Understanding this would determine their future as well as the use of their surrounding landscape. Option A, however, exceeds the alloted budget of $65,000.00. As a result, our team developed Option B: A Budget Conscious Scope of Services that fulfills the request of this proposal in a value-minded way to meet the required budget.
Option B ncludes a reduction of costs across the board including overall hours, level of detail and documentation, meeting deliverables, overall number of meetings, and public engagement. While it is still a highly collaborative project, it will be more of a “lean and mean” process with some team members foregoing meetings. In particular, Scott Simons Architects will conduct a more “isolated strike” with regards to the general siting , character, and possibilities for a potential visitor center. The overall site analysis and assessment will be at a reduced level of detail than that of Option A. Gorrill Palmer’s overall involvement will have the same focus, but the level of documentation and meeting participation will decrease with Option B. Richardson & Associates will still produce plans with excellence in design intent and quality, however the level of production detail will be more efficient. In addition, the programming phase has been eliminated in this scope. Questions of programming needs will still be asked and answered, but will be folded into the earlier conceptual design conversations, and will not warrant their own meeting with the committee. There is also only one presentation to the Town or agency of choice allotted in this fee structure.
We have assembled these costs based on our best interpretation of the The Town of Cape Elizabeth’s requested and needed scope of services, and many assumptions have been made. We have included both of these proposals to give the town the option to chose the best fit for what they believe their needs to be.
If the Town understands the needs to be different than we have indicated, we welcome a collaborative review and discussion of the tasks and fees and will make adjustments to more accurately reflect the Town and FWP Committee’s needs and interests. Our goal is to provide the appropriate services, at the appropriate cost to The Town of Cape Elizabeth with excellence. We believe this team to be a exceptional fit for this project.
The fee proposals and matrixes follow. Fort Williams Park 2021 Master Plan Update Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Proposal for Master Planning May 21, 2020
Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects with Scott Simons Architects, Gorrill Palmer, and Structural Integrity
OPTION A: FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Project Initiation $5,749.50
Develop Digital Files / Project Organization Gather / Review Existing Reports, Surveys, Documents, Plans, and Regulatory Information Develop / Format Base Mapping Materials as Needed (Park to Provide All Available Surveys and Base Maps) Update Project Schedule for Kickoff Meeting Develop Graphic Materials (Aerials / Plans) for Kickoff Meeting Team Communication / Coordination and Meeting to Prepare for Kickoff Meeting (1) 2.5 Hour Kickoff Meeting and Site Walk with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Project, Scope, and Schedule Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: Meeting Agenda, Project Schedule, Maps as Needed
II. Understanding FWP: Inventory, Analysis, and Assessment $22,545.00
A. Physical Site Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment Team Site Visit: Observe and Record Quantitative and Qualitative Attributes, Meet with Individuals as Needed and Applicable Photographic Documentation Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings
Coodination with Town, FWPC, Maine DEP, MDOT, ME Historic, Cape Elizabeth Energy, IF & Wildlife, and Other Agencies as Needed priate Develop an Inventory of the Physical Attributes of the Site Including, but Not Limited to: Gardens, Open Spaces, Playgrounds Paths, Roads, and Trails Resiliency and Sustainability Regulatory Issues Buildings Circulation: Bike, Pedestrian, and Vehicle Entrances, Traffic, and Parking Contextual Relationships ADA Accessibility Amenities Infrastructure and Utilities Signage and Wayfinding Mechanical Systems Other Structures Including Safety, Stability, and Structural Integrity Areas of Safety Concern Extents of Invasive Plants (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Analysis to Date and Prepare for Public Input Initiative / User Group Meetings Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Develop Summary Analysis Plans and Narratives as Needed
B. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Park Uses and Use Trends Preparation for (2) Public Input Meetings: Team Meetings, Agenda, and Supporting Graphic Materials (3) 2 Hour Meetings with User Groups TBD
Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Develop Inventory of Users and Use Trends with Projected Needs Including: Users, Uses, Location of Use, Time Of Day and Seasonally, Duration of Use, and Impact of Use Tour Groups and Buses Education Uses Out of Town Visitors Special Events, Birthdays, and Weddings Cape Elizabeth Residents Friends of Fort Williams Park Portland Headlight Families and Playground Users The Beach to Beacon Runners, Hikers, and Walkers Picnicking, Sunning, Relaxing Arboretum Coast Guard, PFD, Other Agencies Vendors Athletic Teams Rock Climbers Develop Summary Analysis Plans and Narrative for Master Plan Report as Needed
C. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Park Policy, Governance, and Revenue Sources Develop Understanding of Current Park Governance and Policy Including: Staffing Carrying Capacity Park Regulations Maintainence and Care of Park Revenue Sources and Park Overhead Governance Issues
D. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Cultural and Historical Resources and Buildings Develop Understanding Regarding the Current Cultural Resources and Buildings Forts, Batteries, Walls, and Structures History of Park and Landscape Goddard Mansion Other Cultural Resources TBD Portland Headlight Compile all Summary Analysis Plans, Reports, and Narratives for A.-D.
Phase Deliverables: Analysis Plans and Reports as Needed, Meeting Materials
III. Programming $5,225.00
Review of Results from Public Input Sessions Development of Prgramming Priorities and Needs Development of Master Plan Guiding Principles and Goals Gain Approval from FWPC on Analysis , Programming, and Goals to Move into the Master Planning Process Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Analysis Information and Develop Programming Guidelines and Priorities Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: Programming Guidelines, Meeting Materials
IV. Develop Master Plan Alternatives $20,743.00
Development of (3) Preliminary Concept Plans (that address the following): Trails, Gardens, Open Spaces, and Playgrounds Overall Park Governance Structures and Uses Overall Safety and ADA Accessibility Staffing and Carry Capacity Visitor's Center Location and Use Options Maintenance Future Fee Structure and Potential Business Developemnt Infrastructure and Utilities User Experience Engagement Sustainability and Resiliency for the Future Natural Resource Protection Vehicle Flow, Traffic, Circulation, and Parking Protection and Stabilization of Key Assets Including Goddard Mansion, Battery Keys, and Others Development of Corresponding Reports, Sections, Narrative, and Precedent Images (as needed and appropriate to support) Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Alternatives, Preparation for Public Meeting Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included (1) 2 Hour Public Input Charette: Review Plan Alternatives Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Revisions to Plans Based on Meeting Feedback (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Public Input Results and Revisions Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: (3) Concept Plans, Meeting Materials V. Master Plan Refinement $16,889.00
Refinement and Integration Based on Public Input and Committee Meeting's Feedback into Singular Plan Development of Plans, Sections, Precedent Images, and Narratives as Appropriate Develop Cost Estimates Based on Refinement into Singular Plan Development of a Preliminary Phasing and Prioritzation Plan (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Refined Plan, Preparation for Public Meeting Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Preparation for Public Meeting (1) 2 Hour Public Input Charette: Review Refined Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Begin Report Narratives and Compilation Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings
Phase Deliverables: Refined Plan, Cost Estimate, Preliminary Phasing Plan, Meeting Materials
VI. Final Master Plan and Master Plan Report $14,612.00
Development of Final Plans, Reports, and Narratives Development of Final Cost Estimate Based on Plan Development of Final Prioritization and Phasing Plan (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Refined Plan, Preparation for Public Meeting Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Development of Public Meeting Materials (1) 2 Hour Public Input Charette: Review Refined Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Final Edits to Report Document Team Communication / Coordination, and Meetings
Phase Deliverables: Draft Final Master Plan Report, Meeting Materials
VII. Master Plan and Report Delivery and Presentations $3,506.00
Final Revisions and Delivery of Plan to Committee and Town (1) 1.5 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Final Report Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included (2) 1.5 Hour Meetings with Boards / Committees TBD: Presentation of Final Plans TBD Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: Final Master Plan Report, Meeting Materials
SERVICES TOTAL $89,269.50
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $650.00
OVERALL TOTAL $89,919.50
*ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVE: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY $6,250.00
Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Structural Integrity of Structures at Fort Williams Park Site Visit and Field Work Develop High Level Inventory of Structural Stability of Various Walls, Ruins, and Buildings at the Park Generation of Follow-up Report Fort Williams Park 2021 Master Plan Update Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Proposal for Master Planning May 21, 2020
Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects with Scott Simons Architects & Gorrill Palmer Engineers
OPTION B: BUDGET CONSCIOUS APPROACH
I. Project Initiation $6,144.50
Develop Digital Files / Project Organization Gather / Review Existing Reports, Surveys, Documents, Plans, and Regulatory Information Develop / Format Base Mapping Materials as Needed (Park to Provide All Available Surveys and Base Maps) Update Project Schedule for Kickoff Meeting Develop Graphic Materials (Aerials / Plans) for Kickoff Meeting Team Communication / Coordination & Meeting to Prepare for Kickoff Meeting (1) 2.5 Hour Kickoff Meeting and Site Walk with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Project, Scope, and Schedule Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: Meeting Agenda, Project Schedule, Maps as Needed
II. Understanding FWP: Inventory, Analysis, and Assessment $18,210.00
A. Physical Site Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment Team Site Visit: Observe and Record Quantitative and Qualitative Attributes Photographic Documentation Team Communication / Coordination & Meetings Coordination with Town & FWPC Develop an inventory of the physical attributes of the site , including: Gardens, Open Spaces, Playgrounds Paths, Roads, and Trails Resiliency and Sustainability Regulatory Issues Buildings Circulation: Bike, Pedestrian, and Vehicle Entrances, Traffic, and Parking Contextual Relationships ADA Accessibility Amenities Infrastructure and Utilities Signage and Wayfinding Mechanical Systems Other Structures Including General Safety Areas of Safety Concern Extents of Invasive Plants (1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Analysis to Date and Prepare for Public Input Initiative / User Group Meetings Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
B. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Park Uses and Use Trends Preparation for User Group Meetings: Supporting Graphic Materials (3) 1 Hour Meetings with User Groups TBD : Short , Combination Meetings of Selected Users Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Develop High Level Inventory of Users and Use Trends with Projected Needs Including: Users, Uses, Location of Use, Time Of Day and Time Seasonally, Duration of Use, and Impact of Use (Generally) Tour Groups and Buses Education Uses Out of Town Visitors Special Events, Birthdays, and Weddings Cape Elizabeth Residents Friends of Fort Williams Park Portland Headlight Families and Playground Users The Beach to Beacon Runners, Hikers, and Walkers Picnicking, Sunning, Relaxing Arboretum Coast Guard, PFD, Other Agencies Vendors Athletic Teams Rock Climbers Develop Summary Analysis Plans and Narrative for Master Plan Report (Light Version)
C. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Park Policy, Governance, and Revenue Sources Develop Brief Report of Current Park Governance and Policy Including: Staffing Carrying Capacity Park Regulations Maintainence and Care of Park Revenue Sources and Park Overhead Governance Issues
D. Inventory, Analysis, and Assesment of Cultural and Historical Resources and Buildings Develop Brief Report Regarding the Current Cultural Resources and Buildings Forts, Batteries , Walls, and Structures History of Park and Landscape Goddard Mansion Other Cultural Resources TBD Portland Headlight Compile all Summary Analysis Plans, Reports, and Narratives for A.-D. Phase Deliverables: Analysis Plans and Reports as Needed, Meeting Materials, and Plans III. Develop Master Plan Alternatives $17,322.00
Internal Review of Results from Public Input Sessions Development of Programming Priorities and Needs Development of Master Plan Guiding Principles and Goals Gain Approval from FWPC on Analysis, Programming, and Goals to Move into the Master Planning Process Development of (3) Preliminary Concept Plans (that address the following at minimum): Trails, Gardens, Open Spaces, Playgrounds Overall Park Governance Structures and Uses Overall Safety and ADA Accessibility Staffing and Carry Capacity Visitor's Center Location and Use Options Maintenance Future Fee Structure and Potential Business Development Infrastructure and Utilities User Experience Engagement Sustainability and Resiliency for the Future Natural Resource Protection Vehicle Flow, Traffic, Circulation, and Parking Protection and Stabilization of Key Assets Including Goddard Mansion, Battery Keys, and Others Development of Corresponding Reports, Sections, Narrative, and Precedent Images (as needed and appropriate to support) Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings
(1) 2 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Alternatives Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Revisions to Plans Based on Meeting Feedback (1) 2 Hour Public Input Meeting: Review Alternatives Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included
Phase Deliverables: (3) Concept Plans, Prelminry Reports, Meeting Materials and Other Supporting Materials as Needed
IV. Master Plan Refinement $11,472.00
Refinement and Integration Based on Public Input and Committee Meeting's Feedback into Singular Plan Development of Plans, Sections, Precedent Images, and Narratives as Appropriate Develop Cost Estimates Based on Refinement into Singular Plan Development of a Preliminary Phasing and Prioritzation Plan
(1) 2 Hour Meeting Town Staff and FWPC: Review Refined Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Preparation for Public Meeting Begin Report Narratives and Compilation Team Communication / Coordination and Meetings
(1) 2 Hour Public Input Meeting: Review Refined Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Phase Deliverables: Refined Plan, Reports, Cost Estimates, Preliminary Phasing Plan, Meeting Materials, and Other Supporting Materials as Needed
V. Final Master Plan and Master Plan Report $9,574.00
Development of Final Plans, Reports, and Narratives Development of Final Cost Estimate Based on Plan Development of Final Prioritization and Phasing Plan (1) 1.5 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Refined Plan Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Final Edits to Report Document Team Communication and Coordination
Phase Deliverables: Draft Final Master Plan Report, Meeting Materials, and Other Supporting Materials as Needed
VI. Master Plan and Report Delivery and Presentations $1,985.00
Final Delivery of Plan to Committee and Town (1) 1.5 Hour Meeting with Town Staff and FWPC: Review Final Report Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included (1) 1.5 Hour Meeting with Boards / Committees TBD: Presentation of Final Plans TBD Preparation, Travel, and Follow-up Included Phase Deliverables: Final Master Plan Report, Meeting Materials, and Other Supporting Materials as Needed
SERVICES TOTAL $64,707.50
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $250.00
OVERALL TOTAL $64,957.50 SCOPE MATRIXES
The following are the matrixes developed for each scope, showing high level tasks with targeted completion dates and hours by individual. The included schedule outlines a proposed approach to the timing and pace of this project. The goal is to complete this project within the timeframe required by the request for proposals or within a year of commencing the work.
We are committed to providing services at a pace and schedule appropriate for the Town of Cape Elizabeth and are able to modify this as necessary.
Fort Williams Park 2021 Master Plan Update Cape Elizabeth, Maine
R & A GP SSA TOTAL
PIC PM PA PIC PM Engineer CAD Tech PIC PM MATRIX OPTION A: FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES Todd Ken Tasuku Owen Christi Austin Kayla Richardson Studtmann Kamei Will Haskell Chaplin Ben Shaw Holmes Smith Caron 135 105 85 160 103 85 85 $150 $150 HOURS Phase Estimated Completion Date I. Project Initiation October 1, 2020 6 12.5 6 5 9 4 0 3.5 3.5 50
II. Understanding FWP: Inventory , Analysis and Assessment December 15, 2020 25 46 28 6 40 24 4 10 20 203
III. Programming February 1, 2020 7 16 0 5 10 2 0 1 3 44
IV. Develop Master Plan Alternatives April 15, 2020 13 46 8 12 36 38 12 8 16 189
V. Master Plan Refinement May 15, 2020 13 45 17 5 18 38 8 6 10 160
VI. Final Master Plan and Master Plan Report June 15, 2020 16 50 6 6 14 20 4 3 12 131
VII. Master Plan and Report Delivery and Presentations June 31, 2020 5 4 0 1 12 2 2 1.5 3 31
TOTALS 85 219.5 65 40 139 128 30 33 67.5 807
Fort Williams Park 2021 Master Plan Update Cape Elizabeth, Maine
R & A GP SSA TOTAL
PIC PM PA PIC PM Engineer CAD Tech PIC PM MATRIX FOR OPTION B: BUDGET CONSCIOUS SCOPE Todd Ken Tasuku Owen Christi Austin Kayla Richardson Studtmann Kamei Will Haskell Chaplin Ben Shaw Holmes Smith Caron HOURS Phase Estimated Completion Date I. Project Initiation October 1, 2020 7 13.5 4 6 4 8 4 3.5 3.5 54
II. Understanding FWP: Inventory , Analysis and Assessment December 15, 2020 22 54 22 16 20 8 0 6 10 158
III. Develop Master Plan Alternatives April 15, 2020 9 42 0 15 29 34 12 4 12 157
IV. Master Plan Refinement May 15, 2020 7 31 10 9 14 20 4 2 8 105
V. Final Master Plan and Master Plan Report June 15, 2020 9 32 6 6 8 8 0 1.5 12 83
VI. Master Plan and Report Delivery and Presentations June 31, 2020 5 3 0 2 0 0 0 1.5 3 15
TOTALS 59 175.5 42 54 75 78 20 18.5 48.5 571 IN CONCLUSION
Thank you again for the opportunity to present this proposal. We understand selecting a project collaborator is a critical and calculated process demanding jusy the right "fit". We believe this team is just that.
We look forward to the possibility of meeting with you to further review these materials and answer any questions you or others may have.
Do not hesitate to call or email if you have any additional needs.
Todd Richardson, FASLA, Principal RIchardson & Associates, Landscape Architects [email protected] [email protected] O: (207) 286-9291 M:(207)590-2423 www.richardsonassociates.com