Downtown East Commons Public Meeting #1

DOWNTOWN EAST COMMONS PUBLIC MEETING #1

CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HARGREAVES ASSOCIATES DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES // VJAA // ESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLE HR&A ADVISORS // ETM ASSOCIATES // PIERCE PINI + ASSOCIATES PINE & SWALLOW ENVIRONMENTAL // BKBM ENGINEERS // HALLBERG ENGINEERING CATT LYON DESIGN + WAYFINDING // ILLUMINATION ARTS // GREENWAY TRANS. PLANNING FEBRUARY 24, 2015 WHY WE ARE HERE TONIGHT …

• Design a new City public open space together • Explain how you can help • Introduce Design Team • Gather your input & ideas • Plan for Public Meeting #2 THE COMMONS SITE … SCHEDULE design + construction (next 3 years)…

2015 2016 2017 2018 J FMAMJ JASONDJFMAMJ JASONDJFMAMJ JASONDJ FMA

INTERIM ULTIMATE COMMONS COMMONS SCOPE + PHASES …

Interim Commons • Improved Basic Park • Complete July 2016

Ultimate Commons • Complete Dec. 2017

Construction Target: $15M • Fundraising/Donations • Opening Day Commons + Ultimate Commons SCHEDULE concept design (next 7 months)…

ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH SURVEY

PUBLIC MEETING #1 PUBLIC MEETING #2 PUBLIC MEETING #3 PUBLIC MEETING #4 KICK OFF / CONCEPT SCHEMATIC REFINED DESIGN FEEDBACK ALTERNATIVES DESIGN UPDATE Tuesday 2/24 Wednesday 4/8 Thursday 5/28 July Date TBD

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST RESEARCH CONCEPT SCHEMATIC DESIGN FEEDBACK DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OUR PURPOSE TONIGHT …

• To obtain all of your input, feedback, and best ideas

• To create the best possible urban open space for downtown Minneapolis

• Take the survey!

• Next Public Meeting: Wed. April 8 Concept Designs AGENDA

PROJECT TEAM & EXPERIENCE

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

PRECEDENTS

NEXT STEPS

GROUP DISCUSSION RANGE & REACH PROJECT TEAM & EXPERIENCE PROJECT TEAM

PRIME/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE HARGREAVES ASSOCIATES

Mary Margaret Jones, RLA, FASLA, FAAR Gavin McMillan, AILA Mary Lydecker, RLA, LEED AP BD+C President / Senior Principal Senior Principal Senior Associate

Discovery Green – Houston, TX Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – London, UK Denver Union Station – Denver, CO

DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES // VJAA // ESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLE HR&A ADVISORS // ETM ASSOCIATES // PIERCE PINI + ASSOCIATES PINE & SWALLOW ENVIRONMENTAL // BKBM ENGINEERS // HALLBERG ENGINEERING CATT LYON DESIGN + WAYFINDING // ILLUMINATION ARTS // GREENWAY TRANS. PLANNING PROJECT TEAM

Discovery Green HOUSTON, TX PROJECT TEAM

ALWAYS SOMETHING ON AT THE PARK weekly programming for 12 months of the year

Discovery Green HOUSTON, TX PROJECT TEAM

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park LONDON, UK PROJECT TEAM

NORTH PARK SOUTH PARK

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park LONDON, UK PROJECT TEAM

Denver Union Station DENVER, CO PROJECT TEAM

PRIME/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE HARGREAVES ASSOCIATES

Denver Union Station DENVER, CO PROJECT TEAM

Elizabeth Caruthers Park PORTLAND, OR PROJECT TEAM

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES

Tom Whitlock, RLA, ASLA

University of Minnesota – Children’s Hospital MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Urban Parklot MINNEAPOLIS, MN University of St. Thomas Southern Quad Renovation ST. PAUL, MN PROJECT TEAM

ARCHITECTURE VJAA

Jennifer Yoos, FAIA, LEED AP Principal

Walker Art Center: Open Field MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Charles Hostler Student Center BEIRUT, LEBANON Walker Library MINNEAPOLIS, MN PROJECT TEAM

EVENT ARCHITECTURE ESKEW + DUMEZ + RIPPLE

Steve Dumez, FAIA Partner, Director of Design

Champions Square NEW ORLEANS, LA

Crescent Park NEW ORLEANS, LA PROJECT GOALS

1 - BIG & SMALL 2 - FULL & EMPTY 3 - FAST & SLOW 4 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 5 - LOCAL & GLOBAL 6 - NEAR & FAR PROJECT UNDERSTANDING PROJECT GOALS Inclusive design process & built public open space

Active & Respite finding synergies among needs of multiple users

High Performance diverse program, well-used 24-hour / 4-season landscape

Sustainable enduring design, funding, and operations/maintenance

Catalytic & Adaptable spur change and evolve w/ the City

Iconic Destination compelling and beautiful, attracting both residents and visitors 1 – BIG & SMALL SPACE BIG & SMALL URBAN & REGIONAL SYSTEMS BIG & SMALL USERS BIG & SMALL 4.3 ACRES Ryan/City Blocks BIG & SMALL 6.9 ACRES Ryan/City Blocks + LRT Station Block BIG & SMALL 8.7 ACRES Ryan/City Blocks + LRT Station Block + Aves BIG & SMALL 10.2 ACRES Ryan/City Blocks + LRT Station Block + Aves + 5th St BIG & SMALL CIRCULATION

Belo Garden DALLAS, TX BIG & SMALL

Shaw Center for the Arts BATON ROUGE, LA BIG & SMALL

Cumberland Park NASHVILLE, TN 2 – FULL & EMPTY PROGRAM FULL & EMPTY

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM FULL & EMPTY

Discovery Green HOUSTON, TX FULL & EMPTY EDGES & CONNECTIONS

RES. FULL & EMPTY OPEN SPACE GRADIENT FULL & EMPTY LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGIES FULL & EMPTY

Art market

Artist coaches Sponsors 1st Stage VIP Toilets north Village Food trucks Vendor tents 2nd Stage 2 lanes closed Picnic tables Tables & chairs Toilets south Art & performers Kids activities

3rd Stage

Oklahoma City Central Park OKLAHOMA CITY, OK FULL & EMPTY

REINFORCED LAWNS

Discovery Green HOUSTON, TX 3 – FAST & SLOW SCHEDULE FAST & SLOW

SCHEDULE design + construction (next 3 years)…

2015 2016 2017 2018 J FMAMJ JASONDJFMAMJ JASONDJFMAMJ JASONDJ FMA

INTERIM ULTIMATE COMMONS COMMONS FAST & SLOW

SCHEDULE concept design (next 7 months)…

ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH SURVEY

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST RESEARCH CONCEPT SCHEMATIC DESIGN FEEDBACK DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FAST & SLOW

Urban Parklot MINNEAPOLIS, MN (DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES)

Pop Up Park - Penn’s Landing Winterfest PHILADELPHIA, PA FAST & SLOW 4 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT www.downtowneastcommonsmpls.com COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT www.surveymonkey.com/s/DowntownEastCommonsSurvey COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

What word or phrase best describes what you think the Commons should be… 5 – LOCAL & GLOBAL AUTHENTICITY LOCAL & GLOBAL

Zaryadye Park MOSCOW, RUSSIA LOCAL & GLOBAL CLIMATE

AVERAGE DAILY AVERAGE MONTHLY AVERAGE MONTHLY DAYLIGHT / SUNSHINE TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION LOCAL & GLOBAL WIND

JANUARY FEBURARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

SE WINTER TYP. SUMMER TYP. NOV. - Feb. May. - Aug. LOCAL & GLOBAL SUN & SHADOW SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER MORNING 9am MORNING

March 21st June 22nd Sept. 21st Dec. 21st MIDDAY 1pm MIDDAY

March 21st June 22nd Sept. 21st Dec. 21st AFTERNOON 5pm AFTERNOON

March 21st June 22nd Sept. 21st Dec. 21st LOCAL & GLOBAL

Elizabeth Caruthers Park PORTLAND, OR LOCAL & GLOBAL

Discovery Green Specialty Downtown East Commons Specialty? 6 – NEAR & FAR VISION NEAR & FAR

Belo Garden DALLAS, TX NEAR & FAR

Elizabeth Caruthers Park PORTLAND, OR NEAR & FAR

Elizabeth Caruthers Park PORTLAND, OR PRECEDENTS SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

FOOTBALL FIELD SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

EVENT / PERFORMANCE (picnic blankets, folding chairs) 10’-15’ SF per person

2,000-3,000 capacity SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 1 ACRE

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Interactive fountain Public art Civic gathering Music performances Picnic Casual seating options

JAMISON SQUARE PORTLAND, OR SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 1.3 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Pavilion / Shade structures Interactive fountain Musical performances Outdoor movies Stage Corporate events Seasonal events

SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA FORT WORTH, TX SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 1.7 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Restaurant / Café Great lawn Music performances Exercise Casual seating options Urban gardens Educational events Book cart Free wi-fi

POST OFFICE SQUARE BOSTON, MA SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 2.0 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Stage Outdoor movies Musical performances Casual seating options Season events Fitness Weddings, birthday parties

MEARS PARK ST. PAUL, MN SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 2.1 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Splash pad Bocce Urban gardens Public art Casual seating options Farmers market Music performances Sustainability

Elizabeth Caruthers Park PORTLAND, OR SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 2.9 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Interactive fountain Outdoor movies Public art Restaurant / Café Sustainability Feature lighting

CITYGARDEN ST. LOUIS, MO SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

4.3 ACRES 8.4 ACRES

1.8 ac

2.5 ac

Musical performances Casual seating options Public art Educational events

MINNEAPOLIS SCULPTURE GARDEN MINNEAPOLIS, MN SCALE & PROGRAMMING PRECEDENTS

MINNEAPOLIS SCULPTURE GARDEN MINNEAPOLIS, MN NEXT STEPS DISCUSSION

(15 min.) Table Discussions 1. What do you think the character of the Commons should be? 2. What is the most important thing you want to do in the Commons?

• Summarize key themes and select spokesperson

(15 min.) Share Results of Group Discussions • Spokesperson for each group reports top 2 themes (1 minute) • Hand in notes

Easel Discussions • Post comments on boards against wall THANK YOU!

• Take the survey online

• Check the Website for updates and meeting information

• Next Public Meeting: Wed. April 8 Concept Designs

• Questions? Stick around… www.downtowneastcommonsmpls.com