On May 20, 2009, Brian LePoudre lead a public consultation in Pleasant Hill on the design of the new park space. Alan Otterbein of the Parks Branch presented the space allocated for greenspace, and described the various types of parks the City develops and what typically goes into them. Residents, including children, were asked to list as many items they could think of, which would be desirable in the new park at Pleasant Hill. Then, they were given 5 dots. Each person was allowed to place one dot on five elements. When this was done, the Parks Branch had a good idea what the top five elements for the new park would be. The public consultation is scheduled to be completed by September 2009.
The park space will be developed in two phases. The first phase, scheduled to begin in 2010, includes the areas flanking the new school on the north and south. The second phase, likely 2011, will be developed immediately behind the new school on the site of the existing St. Mary School.
Housing on 20th Street
Habitat for Humanity is busy trying to sell as many vacant houses along 20th Street as they can. The City has offered these to Habitat as a fundraising opportunity. On July 8th, any houses remaining will be cleaned out and fenced off. On July 16th, the remaining housing stock will be demolished to make way for new development on this block (Parcel E on the concept plan).
Construction Start Dates
At this point, both ANHDF and Cenith are hoping to start site grading and excavation in June or July. More details will be available in later posts.
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