June 22, 2021 Name of Landmark Building Type of Presentation Month xx, year Public Hearing
The current proposal is: Preservation Department – Item 1, LPC-21-09533 Fort Greene Park, Borough of Brooklyn
How to Testify Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006785024?pwd=ZWw2eFlOMS8vMzRYa0FhNmpCdDRudz09
Note: If you want to testify on an item, join the Webinar ID: 870 0678 5024 Zoom webinar at the agenda’s “Be Here by” Passcode: 132038By Phone: time (about an hour in advance). When the 1 646-558-8656 (New York) Chair indicates it’s time to testify, “raise your US 877-853-5257 (Toll free) hand” via the Zoom app if you want to speak US 888-475-4499 (Toll free) (*9 on the phone). Those who signed up in advance will be called first. West Park Landscape Fort Greene Park Landmarks Preservation Commission Public Hearing June 22, 2021 Project Goals: • Reconstruct existing asphalt paths • Reintroduce an historic connection to the upper monument plaza • Improve accessibility and connectivity in the park • Improve drainage by incorporating green infrastructure and mitigating erosion issues throughout
TOTAL BUDGET: $3.75M - FY 2021 Mayor Funded
PROJECT SIZE: 3.0 acres (approximate)
FORT GREENE PARK
2 MANHATTAN QUEENS BROOKLYN SITE HEIGHTS CLINTON HILL
CITY
FORT GREENE
BROOKLYN BOERUM HILL PROSPECT CITY 5000’ HEIGHTS
NEIGHBORHOOD 1000’
FORT GREENE PARK | Site Location
3 FORT GREENE HISTORIC DISTRICT
CARROLL GARDENS Fort Greene RED HOOK Park
RED HOOK PARK
FORT GREENE PARK | Landmark District
4 LOWER PLAZA
UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT
PASTORAL LANDSCAPE N
FORT GREENE PARK | Existing Park Areas
5 N
FORT GREENE PARK | Elevation and Topography
6 UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT
West Park Landscape -Reintroduce an historic connection to the upper plaza and rehabilitate existing pathways to meet ADA
standards and associated drainage infrastructure improvements N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Proposed Project Area
7 VIEW TOWARDS MONUMENT FROM UPPER TENNIS PATH
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Site Photo
8 TEMPORARY PATH IN LOCATION OF PROPOSED PATH
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Site Photo
9 VIEW EAST OF UPPER TENNIS PATH
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Site Photo
10 VIEW SOUTH TOWARDS TENNIS COURTS
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Site Photo
11 2- WESTERN WING OF MONUMENT 3- UPPER MONUMENT CONNECTION AREA -Not included in this contract -Accessible paths to connect to western wing
1 2
3
1- GULLY FROM WESTERN WING OF MONUMENT
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Site Photos
12 1867 Olmsted & Vaux Plan shows the original path system of the pastoral landscape. Primary, secondary, tertiary paths meander through the hilly landscape.
Park fully connected via circulation N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Plans | 1867 Olmsted & Vaux Plan - Known as ‘Washington Park’
13 1908 McKim, Mead, & White Monument and Monument Staircase constructed in the landscape.
The majority of the original Olmsted circulation
system remains intact. N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Plans | 1908 - McKim, Mead, & White
14 1936 Gilmore Clark Plan creates the new “wings” to the upper monument and alters the original Olmsted path system.
Park fully connected via circulation N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Plans | 1936 Gilmore Clarke Plan
15 The 1972 plan removes much of the Gilmore Clarke path system. What remains is similar to the primary Olmsted path system. However, connections to the upper Monument Plaza were removed.
Besides the monument stair, only one location connects the lower portion of the park to the
upper portion of the park. N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Plans | 1972 A. E. Bye Plan - Existing Condition
16 LEGEND
1867 Olmsted & Vaux Plan
Current Configuration N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Path System Comparison - Olmsted & Vaux Circulation
17 LEGEND
1936 Gilmore Clarke Plan
Current Configuration N
FORT GREENE PARK | Historic Path System Comparison - Gilmore Clarke Circulation
18 Re-establishes a connection in the northern section of the park in a previous phase
Only existing path up to monument from pastoral landscape. VERY STEEP
West Park Landscape will re-establish a connection
to the upper monument from the west and south. N
FORT GREENE PARK | Elevation, Topography, Connectivity, and Accessibility
19 UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT
LEGEND
1867 Olmsted & Vaux Plan
Current Configuration TENNIS COURTS
Proposed New ADA Paths N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Proposed ADA Connection - Olmsted & Vaux Comparison
20 UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT
LEGEND
1936 Gilmore Clarke Plan
Current Configuration TENNIS COURTS
Proposed New ADA Paths N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Proposed ADA Connection - Gilmore Clarke Comparison
21 The proposed reconstuction of the existing paths, infrastructure improvements, and the construction of a new accessible UPPER PLAZA AND path will connect the upper MONUMENT monument with the rest of the park. Existing Steps
Proposed accessible path
‘WesternWing’ segment to connect the ‘Western Wing’ to the Upper Monument Plaza
Proposed Accessible path to connect to the ‘Western Wing’ of the Upper Monument Plaza
Existing paths to be reconstructed
TENNIS COURTS LEGEND Existing Paths to be Reconstructed Proposed New ADA
Compliant Paths N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Proposed Circulation Diagram
22 UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT
Proposed accessible path ‘WesternWing’ segment to connect the ‘Western Wing’ to the Upper Monument Plaza
Proposed Accessible path to connect to the ‘Western Wing’ of the Upper Monument Plaza. This configuration takes advantage of existing topography to achieve an ADA compliant route to the upper plaza area.
LEGEND TENNIS COURTS
Temporary path in general location of proposed path N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape - Existing Topography
23 LEGEND
Concentrated Flow
UPPER PLAZA AND Overland Flow MONUMENT Granite Block Edging w/ Reveal
Drainage Pipe Catch Basin
‘Western Wing’ Concrete Dry Well
LEGEND
Granite Block Edge with reveal catches runoff, TENNIS COURTS prevents scouring and eroding path edges, and directs runoff into green infrastructure stormwater management systems
Typical Section - Granite Block Edge w/ Reveal N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Watershed Containment and Stormwater Management
24 LEGEND + + + + Reconstructed and new + asphalt path Granite Block Edging w/ Reveal (typ) UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT + + Granite Block Edging w/ Reveal + + + -To be used on the downhill side of the path. + + -Flush granite block edging will be used on Entrance Plantings + the uphill side of the path. Not shown. + + + + Proposed Handrail + -Exact lengths and location will be + + determined based on grading + Proposed ‘WesternWing’ Ornamental Tree Proposed Shade Tree (typ) + + + + -Locations shown are schematic only. + Exact number and final locations of shade + + + trees will be determined in consultation with + + NYC Parks’ Landscape Construction and Handrail (typ) + + + Forestry Divisions
+ + + + + + + + Proposed Ornamental Tree + + Proposed Shade + -Locations shown are schematic only. + + Tree (typ) + + Exact number and final locations of ornamental trees will be determined in consultation with NYC Parks’ Landscape + Existing Shade Tree + Construction and Forestry Divisions (typ) + + + + Proposed Security Lighting +
+ Proposed Bench -Exact locations shall be determined TENNIS COURTS by existing and proposed grades.
NOTE: The layout shown is a schematic representation. The final layout of the paths may be slightly adjusted due to site
topography and existing trees. N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Proposed Schematic Plan
25 Asphalt Paths - Granite Block Edging - Plantings
Granite Block Edging Plantings Trees, Lawn, Plantings, and Paths
FORT GREENE PARK | Willoughby Avenue Landscape Site Photos - Similar Treatment
26 Accessible Drinking Fountain
Granite Block Edging & Asphalt Settee Bench
Type B Lamppost w/ Riverside Luminaire Handrail
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Furnishings
27 SHADE TREES (types vary)
Types of shade trees shall be selected in consultation with NYC Parks Landscape Construction and Forestry Divisions
ORNAMENTAL TREES (types vary) SHRUBS & LAWN
Witch Hazel ‘Arnold’s Promise Red Bud Serviceberry Shrubs in select locations - Types vary Lawn -Hamamelis x intermedia -Cercis Canadensis -Amelanchier Canadensis
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Plant Materials (typical)
28 + + + + + UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT + + + + + + + +
+ + + +
+
+ + + ‘WesternWing’
+ + + + + + + + + + + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ + +
+ + + +
+ TENNIS COURTS
Thank You
29 APPENDIX
30 Legend
UPPER PLAZA AND MONUMENT Existing Tree
Tree Removal due to + poor condition
+ +
+ +
TENNIS COURTS N
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Schematic Tree Inventory
31 Catch Basin Cover
Catch Basin & Dome Cover Granite Block Edge Beyond Inflow Connected to Catch Basin Planted or grassy Slope Overflow Outflow
Concrete leaching Granite Block Edge
Broken Stone Filter Fabric Perforated Drainage Pipe Typical Section - Concrete Dry Well Typical Section - Retention and/or Detention Pipes
Swale
Granite Block Edge Typical Section - Swale Granite Block Edge catches runoff, prevents scouring and NOTE: eroding path edges, and directs Details shown are ‘typical’ details. They are among many green infrastructure practices runoff into green infrastructure that may be used to mitigate stormwater and erosion problems throughout the park. stormwater management systems Final green infrastructure practices in this project will be selected based on specific conditions and percolation rates under the direction of NYC Parks’ Civil Engineering Typical Section - Granite Block Edge and DEP Guidelines.
FORT GREENE PARK | West Park Landscape | Typical Stormwater management details
32 FORT GREENE PARK AREAS
33 Plaza
Circular Plaza Area
Existing Stair Entrance on Myrtle Avenue
FORT GREENE PARK | Lower Plaza
34 Monument Stair Landing
Upper Plaza & Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument
FORT GREENE PARK | Monument, Upper plaza, and Monument Stair
35 ‘The Oval’ and sidewalks
Sidewalks
Olmsted Wall Gilmore Clarke Wall
FORT GREENE PARK | Perimeter Walls and Sidewalks
36 Typical Condition in the pastoral landscape
Typical Condition in the pastoral landscape
Typical Condition in the pastoral landscape
FORT GREENE PARK | Pastoral Landscape/Pleasure Grounds
37 PREVIOUSLY LPC APPROVED PROJECTS
38 FORT GREENE PARK PHASE 1: • Mitigate Erosion and Storm Water problems • Update and Improve Entrances and pavements
1 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE LANDSCAPE N
FORT GREENE PARK | Phase I: Willoughby Avenue Landscape - COMPLETED
39 FORT GREENE PARK PHASE 2a & 2b: • Mitigate Erosion and Storm PHASE 2a Water problems • Update and Improve Entrances and pavements • Improve connectivity and accessibility
PHASE 2b N
FORT GREENE PARK | Phase II: Sites 2a & 2b | LPC Approved
40 PWB FORT GREENE PARK: PARKS WITHOUT BORDERS • Lower Plaza Reconstruction • Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street Sidewalks • DeKalb and Willoughby Street Stair Reconstruction
PWB N
FORT GREENE PARK | Parks Without Borders (PWB) | LPC Approved
41 June 22, 2021 Name of Landmark Building Type of Presentation Month xx, year Public Hearing
The current proposal is: Preservation Department – Item 1, LPC-21-09533 Fort Greene Park, Borough of Brooklyn
How to Testify Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006785024?pwd=ZWw2eFlOMS8vMzRYa0FhNmpCdDRudz09
Note: If you want to testify on an item, join the Webinar ID: 870 0678 5024 Zoom webinar at the agenda’s “Be Here by” Passcode: 132038By Phone: time (about an hour in advance). When the 1 646-558-8656 (New York) Chair indicates it’s time to testify, “raise your US 877-853-5257 (Toll free) hand” via the Zoom app if you want to speak US 888-475-4499 (Toll free) (*9 on the phone). Those who signed up in advance will be called first.