Civic Center Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
Civic Center Plaza Playgrounds imagining a new place to play
July 15, 2014 SF Main Library
1 CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT Civic Center CURRENT AND FUTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060 * * * * * * * * * LEGEND * NEW MID-MARKET CONSTRUCTION SFPUC SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT
* CULTURAL LANDSCAPE REPORT EXISTING PLAYGROUNDS* BETTER MARKET STREET * VETERANS MEMORIAL SITE * VAN NESS STREET * POLK STREET * * DAVIES HALL BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUD. * * * PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING
CIVIC CENTER TIMELINE * 20082009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 OPENING 1ST 2ND 3RD CONSTRUCTION CEREMONY KICK OFF COMMUNITY WORK WORK STARTS CIVIC CENTER PLAYGROUND MEETING WORKSHOP SHOP SHOP *
BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS POLK STREET IMPROVEMENTS MAYORS’ CONFERENCE PUBLIC ENVISIONING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINALIZED DRAWINGS * DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION BETTER MARKET STREET STARTS VAN NESS BUS RAPID TRANSIT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL SERVICE STARTS* VETERANS MEMORIAL CULTURAL LANDSCAPE REPORT* SF* PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING EPA FUNDING * SFPUC SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT * 2 NEW MID-MARKET CONSTRUCTION MARKET SQUARE NEMA MARKET SQUARE II 100 VAN NESS 101 POLK TRINITY PLAZA III * **55 9TH** MARKET** PLACE FOX PLAZA II* * Civic Center CIVIC CENTER PLAZA HISTORY Playground Replacement REALIZED AND PROPOSED DESIGNS, 1912-2012 Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
1998
“First Prize” awarded in 1965 Civic Lawrence Halprin’s 1966 plan “San Francisco Civic Center Plaza”, January 1998, “San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Improvement Project”, 1945 Center Re-design Design Competi- was based on the 1912 plan and Bureau of Architecture DPW, Rec&Park October 1998, Simon Martin Vegue Winkelstein Moris and Olin Part- 9 pre-fabricated army barracks are located in the plaza be- tion, but not implemented. approved by the Arts Commis- 1965 nership, October 1998 tween 1943 and 1946 to provide lodging for WWII soldiers. sion, but never implemented.
Design by Douglas Baylis, after the 1958 plan was deemed ‘too cluttered and without enough lawn’ Mayor Christopher approves design, as construction Design by A. Lacy Warswick for parking garage is ahead of schedule Installed for the Panama-Pacific Exposition of 1915 Olive groves at the 4 corners, lawn squares and a Circular fountains flank each side of the ceremonial axis along Fulton Street and define a minor cross-axis rectangular fountain along the axis
Funds appropriated for fountains, sculpture, embel- north Civic Center Plaza Existing Conditions Plan, DPW, Nov. 1997 lisments were not used. Central fountain removed Playgrounds installed (1993 and 1998) 1912 1961 136 olive trees removed from plaza in 1998 1997 19101920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
1930 1958 1987 2009
The San Francisco Civic Center: a Study in Urban Form, Oct. 1987 and “Civic Center Proposal” Dianne Feinstein Possible restoration plan based on original Waswick Design Concept. View of Civic Center Plaza ¾ The original design concept created a central focal area suitable for major civic events “Solutions for San Francisco’s Civic Center”, KMD Architecture ¾ Seating was concentrated around the periphery and along major pathways which unified the space and provided users with greater security ¾ Tree plantings reinforced the design and maintained a degree of transparency for the viewer ¾ Surrounding buildings were joined with the Plaza through a complex of formal axes and sightlines
“Civic Center Development Plan” by SOM and WBE (Wurster Bernardi and Emmons) with Douglas Baylis 3 Proposed closing Polk and Larkin Streets to cars and Fulton Street between Larkin and Market Garage ramps would be on Larkin Street Civic Center Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA: 1930 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
CITY HALL GROVE STREET MCALLISTER STREET
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ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA: 1965 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
CITY HALL GROVE STREET MCALLISTER STREET
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ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA: existing conditions 1998 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
Civic Center Tiny Tot Playground, opened 1994
Civic Center School Age Playground, opened 1998
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ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA PLAYGROUNDS: existing conditions 2014 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
CITY HALL
POLK STREET GROVE STREET MCALLISTER STREET
North Playground, 2014
south playground north playground
LARKIN STREET
ASIAN ART MAIN LIBRARY MUSEUM South Playground, 2014
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ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Data Collection, November 2013: 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 Park Observation 415.503.0060
Total Number of Park Users Observed in Average Number of People Per Hour North PPlaygroundlayground 1 (Larkin St. & McAllister St.) on Different Days in NorthPlayground Playground 1 250 25 200 20 150 100 15 50 10 ¾More younger children 0 Young Children Teens Adults and 5 Children (5-12 years) (13-18 Seniors at North Playground (0-5 years) years) 0 Children Teens Adults and Male Female (0-12 years) (13-18 years) Seniors ¾Fewer teens North Playground Weekday Weekend Event Day ¾Many caregivers ¾More users on the
Total Number of Park Users Observed in Average Number of People Per Hour on weekends South PPlaygroundlayground 2 (Larkin St. & Grove St.) Different Days in PlaygroundSouth Playground 2 250 12 ¾Surge of playground 200 10 150 8 users on event days 100 6 50 4 0 Young Children Teens Adults and 2 Children (5-12 years) (13-18 Seniors (0-5 years) years) 0 Children Teens Adults and Male Female (0-12 years) (13-18 years) Seniors South Playground Weekday Weekend Event Day
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ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 Data Collection, November 2013: San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060 User Survey: Frequency of use
Playground Survey The Trust for Public Land How often park users visit the Civic Center When park users usually November 2013 Parks for People – Bay Area Playgrounds The Trust for Public Land is conducting a survey about parks and playgrounds to gather information visit about park use, playground preferences, and travel to parks. Your time and input is appreciated. 35% 70% Date of survey: ______6. Are there specific things you like about this playground? 30% 60% Age of respondent: ______25% 50% Gender: Male Female ______20% 40% Language: ______15% 30% 1. How do you describe yourself in terms of 7. Are there specific things you do not like race or ethnicity? 10% 20% about this playground? 5% % of Responses ______of Respondents % ______10% 0% 2. What city & neighborhood do you live in? 0% ______Daily A few Once A couple Monthly A few First ______times a per times times a time ______8. Do you have any comments about safety
and/or maintenance? week week per year 3. Are you visiting this playground with a specific group or organization? ______month No
Yes; which one: ______
______9. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions about this playground? 4. How often do you visit this playground? ______Daily ¾Most respondents were caregivers A few times a week ______Once per week
A couple times per month 10. Would you be interested in participating Monthly in the design of local parks and playgrounds? ¾Some large school groups at lunchtime on a field trip A few times a year
Never No Maybe; please provide (below). 5. How do you typically travel to this Yes; please provide: ¾Most (50%) visit playgrounds 1x per week playground? Walk Name: ______Bike Phone Number: ( ) - ¾30% visit several times per week Public Transportation Drive Email: ______¾10% visit daily
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ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA PLAYGROUNDS: today LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 What we heard 415.503.0060
What is working ¾Great location ¾Near many youth + family destinations ¾The fences creates an enclosed space
What is not working ¾Current equipment is not challenging enough for older youth and teens ¾Flooring is old + wood is splintering Vent structures impact the playground Aging equipment and fencing ¾No group sitting areas ¾Lack of trashcans ¾Tall vent structures impact the playgrounds ¾Views into the playground are blocked at the corners ¾Unclear pedestrian access to playgrounds feels unwelcoming ¾Low evening lighting makes the space feel unsafe Worn and tired surfaces No clear entry 10 Civic Center Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA PLAYGROUNDS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 goals 415.503.0060
¾Create an inviting, inpriring, fun and safe place for families
¾Create unique and artful play spaces that fit with the scale of Civic Center
¾Increase programming opportunities with cultural institutions
¾Engage and activate children’s sense of play
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DISCUSSION / WORK SESSION What do you like and dislike about the current playgrounds?
Please describe a favorite play experience you had as a child. 12 Civic Center Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014
ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA PLAYGROUNDS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 goals 415.503.0060
¾Create an inviting, inpriring, fun and safe place for families
¾Create unique and artful play spaces that fit with the scale of Civic Center
¾Increase programming opportunities with cultural institutions
¾Engage and activate children’s sense of play
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¾We have been talking about memorable play moments from our own childhoods and how we can help encourage similar tyes of experiences in children’s lives today.
¾What are the essential components of these common experiences and how can they inspire design?
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ANDREA COCHRAN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA PLAYGROUNDS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 imagine a new place to play 415.503.0060 surprise + delight retreat + escape explore + roam experiment + investigate challenge + thrill How does this feel? How might this look? 15 Civic Center Playground Replacement Community Meeting 07.15.2014 surprise + delight ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN retreat + escape LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN retreat + escape LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN explore + roam LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN explore + roam LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN experiment + investigate LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN experiment + investigate LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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ANDREA COCHRAN challenge + thrill LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2325 Third Street #210 San Francisco CA 94107 415.503.0060
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