CARPENTER STREET FIELD LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN City of Keene, Department of Park & Rec Keene, New Hampshire
Aitan Mizrahi & Janice Schmidt The Conway School Spring 2015
INDEX OF SHEETS introduction, goals, and community process_______________________________ existing conditions_______________________________________________________ neighborhood analysis: access, circulation, and demographics_______________ watershed analysis_______________________________________________________ neighborhood analysis: hydrology
________________________________________ site analysis: soils, slopes, and drainage____________________________________ site analysis: vegetation___________________________________________________ site analysis: sun and shade_______________________________________________ site analysis: access and circulation_______________________________________ summary analysis_ _______________________________________________________ design alternatives_______________________________________________________ final design: a destination for all_________________________________________ design details: playing around_____________________________________________ design details: a full pitch ________________________________________________ design details: a river runs through it _ ___________________________________ design details: a walk in the park _________________________________________ design details: a gentle arrival _ __________________________________________ design details: beyond the boundaries _____________________________________ planting plan____________________________________________________________ grading plan_ ___________________________________________________________ precedents: materials_____________________________________________________ precedents: urban parks___________________________________________________ cost estimates____________________________________________________________ All photos unless otherwise noted are courtesy of Aitan Mizrahi and Janice Schmidt.
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INTRODUCTION, GOALS, AND COMMUNITY PROCESS
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
On May 6, 2015, the first of two public forums were held to gather public input on the design direction for the landscape master plan for Carpenter Street Field. Twenty-five citizens, users of the field, and city officials met at Bentley Commons. Students from the Conway School facilitated an hour-long workshop where participants were asked to identify their favorite features at Carpenter Street Field and what features they’d like to see incorporated into the design. The data collected helped inform the goals for the design. On June 6, 2015, students from the Conway School returned to show design alternatives and receive feedback on them. Twenty-two attendees, half of whom participated in the first forum, shared with the students what they would like to see in the final design.
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PUBLIC GOALS The goals established by the public focused on the specific features to be included in a landscape master plan.
• Create a walking circuit • Provide easier and safer access from downtown and • • • • • • • • •
Cheshire Rail Trail Install bathrooms Improve the quality of the athletic field Improve seating Acquire adjacent vacant properties Provide for universal accessibility Provide lighting Increase vegetation Improve the playground Delineate a parking area
In addition to the two public forums, there were over thirty responses to an on-line bulletin board that was open for over one month.
Ice cream truck stops for deliveries. Kids and adults enjoy more than sports at Carpenter Street Field.
Youth practicing lacrosse. Lacrosse is one of many sports played on the field. During practices most of the field is used.
An on-line community-wide survey asked residents to identify the features to be included in a design for Carpenter Street Field for generations to come. The most frequent responses included: • An easy connection to the Cheshire Rail Trail • A walking/jogging track around the field • Improved in-stream and stream-side habitat • A city-wide greenway along Beaver Brook
Field users, concerned citizens, and City officials engaged in design charrettes to help unlock the potential of Carpenter Street Field.
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Rugby practice. Athletes gather from spring to fall to engage in organized active recreation.
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In addition to attracting and supporting a broad range of users, the City would like to see the field drain quicker in order to support regular use and reduce the degradation of the field. The City would also like to explore the potential for storing flood water at CSF.
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uses Develop multi-generational attractions and uses Improve access from downtown Improve the aesthetics of the field Create a more vibrant presence within the neighborhood Explore flood storage potential Improve drainage for the playing field
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Currently CSF is heavily used for active recreation (sports that require a large field such as rugby, lacrosse, flag football, and ultimate frisbee). The field is also used for dog walking, sunbathing, practicing baseball, meetings, and playing on the swings and natural playground. There are some uses, mainly isolated to the northwest corner, deemed unsafe and unwanted by community members.
• Create additional uses while maintaining existing
Client: City of Keene
The City of Keene envisions Carpenter Street Field (CSF) as an open space and recreational centerpiece for the redevelopment of the East Side Neighborhood. While there are many parks and open spaces on the west side of Keene, City officials and residents have expressed a desire for such public spaces on the east side. CSF is in a prime location, a quarter-mile from downtown, to help achieve the City’s goals. City officials believe that adding more features to the field will help to increase the variety of uses and users.
The goals established by the city focused on the broader potential of Carpenter Street Field.
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Carpenter Street Field is a heavily used active recreational property in downtown Keene, NH. The City of Keene acquired the five-acre Carpenter Street Field in 2012 from the school district. The field is maintained and programmed by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
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Fenced-in natural playground in the northeast corner is small and has few play elements.
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The northwest corner, possibly due to the vegetative barrier and having the one bench under shade, is the primary location for activities such as littering, smoking, fighting, and drug use. DPR mows down this vegetative barrier every summer to increase visibility for patrolling officers.
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View of actively used field from across Beaver Brook. Sport activity occasionally spills over the southern property line onto the strip of grass belonging to Findings.
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Athletes throw balls against the neighboring private storage facility for practice.
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Unsanctioned parking along Carpenter Street compacts tree roots and causes depressions that end up holding water after a rain.
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Benches and bleachers are in poor condition and placed far from each other. One portable toilet is located just south of the natural playground along the fence. Next to the portable toilet is one of two open-topped garbage cans. The garbage can is moved to various locations around the field based on need.
Beaver Brook is a heavily channelized waterway that bounds the western edge of Carpenter Street Field. Although trash has been known to accumulate within the brook, multiple species of wildlife have been observed in and near the brook.
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A handful of mature trees dot the western edge of the field, providing shade for park users. In the northeast corner a large (30’x10’) metal swing set sits against the dense vegetation. A small (~1200 square feet) fenced-in natural playground is along the eastern fence line. The 4’ chain-link fence runs the entirety of the eastern edge, separating the parking from the field.
DPR maintenance crews pick up trash twice a week and mow, aerate, and seed the lawn. The bank (covered in Japanese knotweed) is occasionally mowed too.
The backstop and adjoining diamond are available for practice but are not formalized for any sanctioned games.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Along the northern edge, a dense wall of vegetation separates the residential backyards to the north from the top of the field. Along the eastern edge, a row of evenly spaced lindens provide shade for the off-street parking. A mix of businesses and residences line the eastern side of Carpenter Street. In the southeastern corner abutting the property line is a nondescript one-story cinder block storage garage. Also just beyond the southern property line is the former jewelry factory Findings. Findings owns the rectangular ~.6-acre lawn that abuts the City’s property. Occasionally practice takes place across the property line on this open lawn. The western edge of Carpenter Street Field drops steeply approximately 5’-8’ to Beaver Brook. Most of the brook is lined with Japanese knotweed and other invasive plant species.
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The City Express Bus #5 stops in front of the former Mill Building on Railroad Street, a six-minute walk from CSF. The former mill building is home to market-rate senior housing, a Montessori school, and numerous health care businesses. Adding signs at the bus stop to guide visitors to the field and formalizing a path to the field may increase the number of users arriving by public transportation. The city-wide Cheshire Rail Trail comes within 500’ of CSF. The trail is used by bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters, walkers, and dog walkers. During the public forums citizens have identified creating a connection between CSF and the trail as a priority. Adding signs along the rail trail to guide visitors to the field and formalizing a path to the field may increase the number of users arriving by alternative transportation.
Senior Housing (former mill building)
Three senior housing centers (482 units) of various income levels are within a five-minute walk. New senior housing is to be completed late next summer (26 units). Flatter paths, frequent seating, and other active and passive recreational features on CSF could serve an elderly population.
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Four schools are within a 15-minute walk. CSF could supplement play areas at schools and serve as an outdoor classroom for learning about brook hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife.
Cheshire Rail Trail
Cheshire Rail Trail is an east-west multi-use path. Benches along the path close to senior housing have been removed. The trail comes close (500’) to CSF but does not directly connect to it. A connection to the trail can assist in providing non-motorized access to CSF from downtown, other city parks, and western city neighborhoods.
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Senior citizens make up a high percentage of the population within a quarter mile from the CSF. Elderly may require flatter paths, additional lighting, and more frequent places to sit. Four schools, including one public school, are within a 15-minute walk to CSF. The Waldorf School currently uses the field for their athletic programs. CSF is a valuable athletic and educational resource for schools within walking distance.
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The Railroad Land development, an area of high-density mixed use, began undergoing redevelopment in 2006 and is continuing to add new housing and businesses to this area which already includes many businesses (grocery store, restaurant, hotel, offices) and residences for a variety of income levels. Railroad Land extends east from Main Street to Beaver Brook. Carpenter Street Field is the closest open space for residents and workers in this area and downtown. Many of the residents living downtown and in the adjacent Railroad Land appreciate the walkabilty of the dense development here. Many housing units do not have private yards, and residents appreciate access to public green space.
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Currently all formal access by street and sidewalk into CSF is from the residential areas in the east. The only access from the more dense and developed areas to the west is via an informal dirt path (~500’) from Harrison Street. The long dirt path connects to the northwest corner of the field and is neither universally accessible nor maintained.
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The City is focused on redeveloping the east side of Keene. One aim of this redevelopment is to create more accessible open spaces for citizens of all ages and abilities to gather, play, and enjoy nature. Carpenter Street Field located at the intersection of more dense multiuse areas and residential neighborhoods can play an important role in achieving this aim.
Client: City of Keene
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Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
Dense urban development creates a more communityoriented and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. Reducing reliance on vehicles and emissions they produce helps to mitigate for climate change. A key element of dense mixeduse urban areas is the inclusion of open space for individuals to gather and recreate. Having open space within walking distance of work and home has been shown to help increase one’s health, happiness, and civic pride.
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The Beaver Brook Watershed becomes constricted by the built environment beginning at Concord Road (2.5 miles north of CSF). An increase in the amount of impervious surfaces reduce the areas alongside waterways to accommodate flood waters. Instead of being infiltrated into the ground close to the source, flood waters are forced to spread further out to storm drains and porous undeveloped land.
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There is evidence that channelizing Beaver Brook began as far back as 1877. Altering waterways was common occurrence in the development of new settlements. Channelizing a brook could provide for multiple functions such as speeding up the waters to increase the potential with of harnessing hydro power, draining low-lying Confluence areas to be used for the Branch River industry or agriculture, and moving water downstream quicker. The altering of the brook seemed beneficial at the time but it has had long term negative consequences. Removing the natural meandering pattern of a lowland brook reduces the amount of bank side flood water storage. A straighter channel also provides fewer sites for wildlife to find shelter and food. A meandering brook slows the speed of water therefore reducing the potential erosion caused by flood waters flowing downstream during a storm. Downtown Keene: 1853
Data Source for GIS Map: GRANIT: DATA SEARCH, CITY OF KEENE
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The Beaver Brook watershed is outlined in black. The landscape north of Concord Road can more easily accommodate stormwater at the source due to the permeability, rather than increasing the amount of water downstream. The landscape south of Concord Road is more built, therefore less permeable causing a wider extent of flood waters during heavy storms (Map from Beaver Brook Restoration Plan, Moosewood Ecological LLC, 2009).
Original Path of Beaver Brook
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Current Path of Beaver Brook
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The water collected in the Beaver Brook Watershed drains primarily into Beaver Brook and then on to the Otter Brook before joining the Upper Ashuelot River.
drainage area at upstream end of study area = 7.1 sq. mi.
The City of Keene is in a basin formed after the last ice age. The large basin receives water runoff from the hills to the west and east (maps.google).
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Any work done at CSF to help ameliorate property damage due to flooding will be “a drop in the bucket” given its small size. A city-wide approach will be most effective in helping reduce the negative impacts of flooding on the built environment.
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Maps show the growth of the built environment of Keene and the consequential realignment of Beaver Brook.
A section of Beaver Brook, 3/4 of a mile north of Carpenter Street Field, shows the realignment of a sinuous stream into a straight channel. The red line designates the unaltered path Beaver Brook took within a less built environment. The permeable land adjacent to the brook provides flood water storage and water filtration. A meandering brook slows the speed of water therefore reducing the potential erosion caused by flood waters flowing downstream during a storm (maps.google).
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Carpenter Street Field is within the lower end of the Beaver Brook watershed. The watershed covers approximately 10.4 square miles. The upper portion of the watershed is forested. Natural floodplains (vegetated and pervious) along the banks of waterways (rivers, brooks, and streams) help accommodate overflow during heavy rains.
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Managing stormwater throughout the city is a high priority for the City of Keene. Keene sits in a basin formed by glacial Lake Ashuelot. Sediments left behind as the glacial lake retreated are fine and therefore not very permeable. Given the topography, soil characteristics, the amount of impervious surface, and the number of rivers flowing through the city, flooding is a potential threat to the built environment.
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Many of the storm drains east of Main Street drain into Beaver Brook. During heavy rains Beaver Brook has to accommodate more water than during normal times therefore the frequency and amount of flooding that occurs at CSF is increased. The drains circled in yellow outfall in the stretch of Beaver Brook along CSF.
Impervious Surface
Most of downtown west of CSF is covered with buildings, parking lots, roads, and sidewalks. Stormwater largely drains into municipal drains and is not absorbed by the landscape.
100-Year Floodplain
Most of CSF is in the 100-year floodplain. The combination of low elevation, proximity to Beaver Brook, and stormwater draining into Beaver Brook increases the likelihood of the field flooding.
2012 Flood Area Data Source for GIS Maps: GRANIT: DATA SEARCH, CITY OF KEENE
In 2012, flood waters extended past the 100-year floodplain, affecting many residences and businesses. According to climate scientists at the UN and elsewhere, storms are becoming more severe, thus future flooding is likely to occur more frequently and with greater impact.
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Rainwater that flows along impervious surfaces can become contaminated with pollutants such as oils, and fertilizer. Pollution can have significant negative effects on ecosystem functions and biotic interactions. In addition, warmed by the impervious surfaces, runoff may alter the ecosystem of the brook by potentially decreasing the available oxygen and altering habitat for native species.
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Beaver Brook runs along the western edge of CSF and is heavily channelized. The brook is dredged following heavy flooding. During heavy storms, flood waters spill over the bank and extend beyond the property line of CSF, damaging buildings in all directions.
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Because of these multiple factors, the amount of water that spills over the banks of Beaver Brook during a storm far exceeds the amount CSF could store even though it is an open field. Any work done to alter the shape and width of the brook and the adjacent bank could help to store stormwater, provide other ecological services such as creating a diversity of habitat, and slow the water down. The negative impacts of flooding needs to be addressed city-wide, particularly upstream.
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Stormdrain Watershed
Within a half-mile of Carpenter Street, especially westward towards downtown, a high proportion of the ground is covered by impervious surfaces (concrete, asphalt, and buildings). Rainwater falling on these surfaces flows into storm drains and is carried in pipes underground. Many of these storm drains lead to Beaver Brook. The force of the water leaving the pipes may cause erosion along its banks.
Client: City of Keene
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A 30� drainpipe below ground was installed in 1931. According to one public works official it could benefit from being replaced. The drainpipe empties into Beaver Brook and carries stormwater from storm drains to the east.
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An embankment along the southwest corner at the edge of Beaver Brook prevents water from draining into the brook, causing wet ground.
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In spring 2015, during a dry month, surface soil samples dug by students from the Conway School appeared to show no evidence of ground water. Additional exploration is advised to determine the depth to water table. A total of six composite soil samples of the field were taken to determine the levels of heavy metals. According to UMASS Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Lab, none of the samples are above the US Environmental Protection Agency’s threshold standards. The low level of heavy metals in the soils indicates the field is likely safe for children, who are more susceptible to the ill effects of heavy metals. Soil samples were taken to test for heavy metals
Uneven compaction of the soils in the parking area causes pooling.
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Wet field conditions can present dangerous situations for athletes. A wet field is more prone to getting chewed up and compacted by athletic uses. Compaction hinders infiltration and makes it harder for grass to grow.
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Most of the field is less than 2% slope, and drains to the southwest corner. A 1% or less slope is recommended for most large athletic fields. The western bank edge has slopes of 5% to 25% down to the brook. A berm between the gentle slope of the field and the steep slope to the brook apparently blocks stormwater from draining into the brook, causing pooling and a wet playing surface in the southern end of the field. There is one storm drain in the parking area along the street, which outfalls to the brook. Water also pools in the depressions left from cars parking along Carpenter Street.
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Soils at Carpenter Street Field are fine sandy loams. Sandy loams typically drain moderately well; however, the Rippowam soil on the western half of the field is a floodplain soil with a high water table. According to the USDA, the depth to water table in Rippowam soils are anywhere from 0 to 18 inches. A high water table may limit water infiltration and therefore may lead to surface pooling. Any grading along the western edge of the field would require more in-depth analysis of the exact height of the water table.
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Large mature lindens provide shade for cars parking along the street, but care should be taken to protect their root systems from compaction.
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Native red maples and box elders dot the bank helping to stabilize the soil and sequester water. However the steep edge down to the brook is mostly covered with Japanese knotweed and multiflora rose.
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The field extends past the southern property line with no demarcation of the boundary.
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The thick wall of vegetation (native and exotic trees and invasive shrubs) provides a visual barrier of the neighboring residential backyards to the north.
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Practicing teams often use the extra space by the private lawn to the south.
A stretch of bank free of Japanese knotweed beneath the box elders may be more easily remediated.
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The entire field is a mix of grasses, clover, dandelions and other weeds. This is not a recommended mix for athletic fields according to experts. Typical athletic turfs in cold zones such as Keene include Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass.
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Just beyond the chain link fence an evenly spaced row of Linden trees mark the property boundary with their stately presence.
S I T E A N A LY S I S : V E G E TAT I O N
A thick vegetative barrier of various heights separates the field from the houses beyond. Some of the trees include American elm, silver maple, Norway maple, walnut, and black cherry. The majority of the shrubs are non-native and considered invasive including Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, Japanese knotweed, and burning bush. Invasive species can out-compete native plants which have co-evolved with the local wildlife.
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The images to the right show the shade provided by trees at three times of day (10am, 12pm, and 6pm). These times represent when the field would most likely be heavily used. The equinoxes bracket the primary season for field-based recreation, with peak sun at summer solstice. bench
Visitors on the bleachers at noon will receive partial shade from the lindens in the parking area and no shade after noon. The field receives the most morning shade during spring and fall.
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The brook receives full sun most of the way along the field. Full sun increases water temperatures. Urban streams tend to run warmer than forested streams due to the lack of shade and the addition of warmed stormwater from impervious surfaces. Some aquatic species are well suited for warmer water temperatures while others are not. Providing more shade and a diversity of thermal pockets will help increase the diversity of biotic life within the brook.
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Spectators are forced to look into the sun to watch afternoon games while sitting on the bleachers along the eastern edge. The playground, swings, and the benches along the western edge receive no shade during the afternoon hours from mid-spring to mid-fall. The lack of shade may reduce the use of the field or at least the number of spectators.
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The playspaces in the northeastern corner consist of a stand-alone large swing set and an enclosed natural playscape. The natural playscape is located along the perimeter fence and is surrounded by a chain-link fence. It features a buried pipe large enough for children to climb through, a wooden bench, and a mound to run over. Those coming to Carpenter Street Field for uses other than organized sports tend to meander through the field; there is no centralized gathering place. Some may find respite on the lawn beneath a tree while others take advantage of the full sun on the bleachers. Some visitors allow their dogs to run free off-leash. Although this activity is not sanctioned it seems to be a popular site within walking distance of citizens without yards to provide exercise for their dogs. In multiple visits to the site we saw no evidence of feces left behind. Providing litter bags is a way the City can support the cleanliness and hygiene on the field.
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The bleachers are heavily used during games and practice. Bleachers along the eastern edge are in full afternoon sun. The sunlight can interfere with views of the action on the field.
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Users of the field come from all over Keene and surrounding towns. The primary activity, organized team sports, occur in the center of the field.
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An informal, unmaintained, non-universally accessible foot path along Beaver Brook and a chain-link fence leads to Harrison Street and downtown.
Off-street parking along Carpenter Street is unsanctioned. The parking is used by visitors and nearby residences. The uneven compaction of the parking area leads to pooling and potential stress to tree roots.
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The broken bench in the northwest corner, where activities such as smoking, drinking, littering, and fighting occur, is of concern to neighborhood residents and users of the field, especially parents. This area is provided some seclusion by the hedge of vegetation beneath and around the trees. Some users have placed grocery bags on tree limbs as trash receptacles to curb the amount of trash on the field. A garbage can in this area could potentially reduce the amount of littering. A father and children practice baseball in early spring.
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An informal and unofficial dirt path connects the northwest corner with Harrison Street and downtown. The dirt path runs parallel to Beaver Brook and residential back yards. The path is not universally accessible and is not maintained by the City.
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The officially designated entrance to Carpenter Street Field is from Carpenter Street along the east. Unofficial off-street parking is available on this side of the field. A 42’’ high chain-linked fence separates the field from the parking area. Along the fence, five openings accommodate pedestrian access. Two are 20” wide, one is 40” wide, another is 54” wide and the fifth opening is a missing stretch of fence 10’ wide at the southeastern corner. A 10’ wide locked gate provides access for maintenance vehicles. Rugby players have expressed frustration with the lack of emergency vehicular access.
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Parking is unsanctioned along Carpenter Street and causes compaction to the soils. Compacted soils have negative effects on tree roots. Openings in the fence are small and athletes have expressed concern at the lack of access for emergency vehicles. The only other entrance to CSF is from an informal dirt path in the northwest corner.
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gently sloped Large open low-quality athletic field Full sun (6+ hours) From spring to fall
The play area features a large swing set and a fenced-in natural playscape. They are located conveniently close to the parking area.
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Implications: • Given the high number of seniors living within a quarter-mile of CSF adding features may increase visits from this demographic. • Addressing the demand on the field for active recreation, the drainage and quality of grass is a priority. Adding shade will improve the spectator experience. • More active and passive recreation uses and increased public stewardship may decrease the amount of illicit behavior. • Protect trees from car parking. Provide access for emergency vehicles. • Explore safe and accessible connections to downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, and the Cheshire Rail Trail • Brook and bank remediation can improve habitat, provide floodwater storage, and allow for greater public access.
A heavily used bench where users leave trash, smoke cigarettes, and drink alcohol
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Though well used by sports teams, there is little else for a wide range of users. Minimal and uncomfortable seating, no paths within the field, and a lack of amenities for seniors makes CSF less accessible.
Some residents are discouraged by occasional littering, loitering, vandalism, fighting, and drug use at the park, which city police monitior. The high brush and trees in the northwest corner provides shade and a visual barrier. These activities are city-wide issues and have been mentioned to be concentrated within a close proximity to the north and east of CSF.
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A sunny and flat field is conducive to large team sports yet the lack of shade is problematic for spectators. Members of the team sports have shared their appreciation of having a sports field so close to downtown and on the east side of Keene. They support the improvement of the field and share their willingness to be stewards of CSF.
Beaver Brook is channelized and in full sun for most of the year. The banks are steep and covered mainly in invasive vegetation. These factors reduce habitat and increase the intensity of flooding. The field is in a floodplain. A flat field with compacted soils and a potentially high-water table increases the amount of time the field is submerged. The brook is not easily accessible yet an assest to local schools as an outdoor classroom.
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Carpenter Street Field is 5-acre open space owned and maintained by Keene’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemeteries. Its primary use is for large field sports. The proximity of CSF to downtown, residential neighborhoods, basketball courts, and the Cheshire Rail Trail is one of its greatest assets. The diversity of neighborhood types and public spaces provides opportunities for a large variety of users to experience open space within the densely developed edge of downtown. Connecting CSF to the Cheshire Rail Trail that bisects Keene east-west and just over the brook from CSF was the most common request on the on-line bulletin board.
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The large gently sloped field accommodates multiple practices simultaneously.
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A slight bench cut will provide minimal stormwater storage while keeping the trees. A large field accommodates the fullest capacity needs of all sports.
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Most of the field is lowered, accommodating a large amount of flood water. Spectators sit along the terraced bank to enjoy the action on the field and views of the riparian buffer.
The entire field is lowered 18” to accommodate the most stormwater storage. Along the eastern edge, terraced seating is available to view the action on the field. The field would be prone to more frequent flooding in smaller storms due to the lowered level.
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A deep bank cut including on adjacent property creates a wide vegetated riparian buffer with shallow slopes down to the brook, providing access for education and play. If the property to the south can be acquired by the City, a wetland to filter stormwater and a backstop for informal ballgames could be added. Additional Alternative #3 ROUND BEND facilities at the north end reduce the sizeTHE of the athletic field.
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Alternative #2 ALL THE WAY
Alternative #3 ROUND THE BEND
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Most of the field is lowered, providing a large amount of stormwater storage across the entire field. Spectators sit along the terraced bank to enjoy the action on the field and views of the riparian buffer.
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A deep bank cut creates a wide riparian buffer with shallow slopes BENCH CUT
down to the brook, providing access for education and play. If the property to the south can be acquired by the city, a wetland to filter stormwater and a backstop for informal ball games could be added.
A gradual slope to the brook edge provides for both stormwater storage at the source and access to the brook for recreation and education.
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Alternative #2 ALL THE WAY
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The largest field of the alternatives (224’x430’) accommodates the greatest playing and sideline needs of all the athletic uses. A swale along the southern edge helps drain water off the field and into the brook. The bank of the brook is minimally cut back to provide floodwater storage while protecting the trees. Gatherings, picnics, and #1 GO WITH THE FLOW play occur along theAlternative northern edge.
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Floodwater storage Riparian buffer (a vegetated edge alongside a brook, stream, and/or river to stabilize the bank, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife) Lower impact parking along Carpenter Street Daylighting underground drainage pipe into a vegetated basin (a catchment filled with plants and stones at the end of a drainage pipe that filters sediments and pollutants)
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These designs have in common: • A universally accessible walking circuit • Formalized access to downtown • Covered gathering space • Bathrooms • Athletic field • Playground
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
These three designs accommodate a multitude of client and public goals. Each one has unique elements that explore specific design directives.
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emergency vehicle access
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Delineated parking spots provide clarity and reduce compaction on tree roots. (For details see Sheet 17)
A universally-accessible path connects to downtown. (For details see Sheet 16)
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Play structures, bocce court, workout zone, and pavilion serve a broader range of users. (For details see Sheet 13)
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The centerpiece of Carpenter Street Field is evenly graded for effective drainage and comfortable use. (For details see Sheet 14)
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A safe and universally accessible path loops around the field. (For details see Sheet 16)
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A new path for Beaver Brook is a place to explore, habitat for wildlife, and floodwater storage. (For details see Sheet 15)
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A pedestrian bridge crosses Beaver Brook adding a new and exciting connection to Carpenter Street Field from downtown and beyond. (For details see Sheet 16)
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Create additional uses while maintaining existing uses Develop multi-generational attractions and uses Improve access from downtown Improve the aesthetics of the field Create a more vibrant presence within the neighborhood Explore flood storage potential Improve drainage for the playing field
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• Create a walking circuit • Provide easier and safer access from downtown and
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A densely vegetated brook edge provides ecological services and aesthetics. (For details see Sheet 15)
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Cheshire Rail Trail Install bathrooms Improve the quality of the athletic field Improve seating Acquire adjacent vacant properties Provide for universal accessibility Provide lighting Increase vegetation Improve the playground Designate a parking area
FINAL DESIGN: D E S T I N AT I O N F O R A L L
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Carpenter Street Field continues to be a home for field sports. The athletic field remains the centerpiece of the park. A clearly delineated pitch, graded at 1%, provides a quality surface for the athletes. The overall grading assists stormwater to drain to the brook. Bleachers, team benches, and shade structures improve the viewing experience.
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Carpenter Street Field is a valuable asset for the East Side Neighborhood, the Downtown Core District, and all of Keene. Active and passive recreational features draw new visitors to the park to engage in a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Seating, lighting, shade, and other amenities create a pleasant atmosphere while parents watch their children climbing up rope structures, hopping from one boulder to another, or watching the salamanders sun bathe. An improved universally-accessible path in the northwest corner passes along the brook connecting the park to Harrison Street and downtown. On the southwestern edge a 10’ wide pedestrian bridge spans the brook welcoming visitors from the Cheshire Rail Trail, basketball courts, and neighborhoods from the south.
Carpenter Street Field provides valuable ecological services. A vegetated riparian buffer and a meandering stream highlight the western edge of the park. Retaining some of the older trees and grading other parts of the bank to a more gentle slope creates an inviting area for visitors of all ages and abilities to explore. The buffer is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna and the stream has pockets for new aquatic life. The widened bank provides for additional floodwater storage.
Client: City of Keene
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Durable playground elements are both safe for all ages and require minimal maintenance (playsi.com).
Various parks - Haverhill, sensitive MA feature. This unit can accommodate up to 60 uses a A composting toilet is a low-maintenance ecologicallyday from spring to fall (clivusne.com).
A pavilion provides shade and shelter from rain during a gathering (fifthroom.com).
Bocce is a fun activity for all ages. Recreational features for seniors, a large population living close to CSF, may increase the number of users (montecorriere.wordpress.com).
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A universally-accessible workout space is a great way for the City to facilitate healthy lifestyles (playsi.com).
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Create additional uses while maintaining existing uses Develop multi-generational attractions and uses Improve the aesthetics Create a more vibrant presence within the neighborhood
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The northern edge of the park is heavily used for play, fitness, and gathering. All ages are welcome on the multi-level multi-component play structures. The play structures are sturdy, durable, and safe providing multiple opportunities for children to develop physical a new ada connection to keene center strength, coordination, and balance. Beneath the structures is a soft durable surface making it safe in the occasional fall. Alongside the playground a small bocce court is enjoyed by all, especially a favorite of the senior population. A universally-accessible workout station provides an opportunity for fitness for the community. The pavilion, with enough seating for up to 32 people, provides shade boulder and protection from the elements for small to large gatherings. The shore large swing set remains a key feature for play. The restroom features composting toilets able to accommodate up to 60 uses a day from spring to fall. Additional lighting helps create aEast senseBeach, of safety, aNinigret Conservation Area, desire mentioned frequently by residents and city officials alike. The concentration of all the play and fitness features allows for parents and guardians to engage in other activities while children remain in clear view.
Client: City of Keene
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The field is regraded at a uniform 1% slope towards the brook. A 1% slope is the maximum recommended for athletic fields. The even slope running down from east to west ensures even drainage. The field is a typical cold-zone high-quality mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. These are the grasses, installed as sod from a local sod farm, recommended for heavily-used athletic fields. The overall dimensions (430’x215’) accommodate the full needs of all the current users with additional buffer zones along the edge for team benches and fan viewing.
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The sub-surface drain outfalls into a vegetated basin lined with stone, to infiltrate stormwater.
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The sub-surface drainpipe below the field that runs from east to west into the brook may need to be replaced when the field is regraded. The pipe should be set to flow into a pre-treatment vegetated infiltration basin uphill from the brook to clean and infiltrate polluted stormwater, if possible.
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• Create additional uses while maintaining existing uses • Improve the aesthetics • Improve drainage for the athletic field
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A single-cantilevered shade structure provides comfortable conditions for spectators (shadesystemsinc.com).
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Further investigation into soil permeability, especially along d the western edge, where USDA reports a high water table, is recommended. Because of (potential) high water table and a 1% slope, working with a contractor experienced in the construction of athletic fields is advised.
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Organic lawn care is recommended because the entire field is in the floodplain and adjacent to the brook. Yearly maintenance should include aeration and adding compost each fall (compost spreader runs behind aerator) and overseeding in the spring and fall. The City of Keene should consider using similar organic practices city-wide where properties are in a floodplain to reduce the polluting of waterways.
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The sub-surface drain outfalls into a vegetated basin lined with stone. The stone and vegetation reduce erosion from fast waters exiting the pipe. The vegetated basin helps to hold sediment, filter contaminants, and infiltrate stormwater. Given the age of the pipe, installed in 1931, it should be evaluated and possibly replaced during the construction of the new field and park.
infiltration basin at outfall of underground drain pipe
A riparian buffer includes multiple levels and types of vegetation to help control erosion, filter contaminants and sediments, provide quality habitat, and create an outdoor classroom (wikipedia.com).
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Some root trimming of existing trees will be necessary to achieve the grading required to drain the field. If the trees show decline in 5 years they may need to be replaced. In the meantime, plant new trees so they can get established.
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With great care, remove all invasives along bank. The Japanese knotweed (JK) requires extra attention due to the ease in which it reestablishes itself from any part of the plant. Be sure to collect all parts of the plant (roots, stems, and leaves) and dispose of properly. Proper disposal may include: incineration or drying out on an impermeable surface (e.g., asphalt, concrete). Once the invasives have been removed and the bank graded, plant an herbaceous erosion control wetland mix from New England Wetland Plants (sedges, grasses, bulrushes, and forbes) Seed at 2 times the recommended rate. Cover with a coir biodegradable erosion mat and staple in place. To plant shrubs or trees, cut an X in the mat, plant the tree or shrub, then sew the erosion mat back together. Use live staking or tublings for shrub erosion control. Apply mychorizal fungi in hole when planting. More soil testing should be done prior to planting to evaluate needs for soil amendments.
A thick coir mat (made from coconut husks) keeps soils from eroding until the vegetation fills in. It also helps in weed suppression giving the intended plants a head start for successful establishment. The coir mat may help in subduing the Japenese knotweed (erosionpollution.com).
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Although, multiple conversations with experts helped to inform the final alignment of the brook in this design, it needs to be assessed and set by a fluvial expert.
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Redirecting a brook is a dynamic process and once changed the future path the brook will take is unknown. Stones (large boulders and river stones) placed along bank help maintain the new meandering shape. City officials should start a conversation with adjacent property owners to discuss the impact reshaping the brook will have on their property. It is recommended, at minimum, to explore armoring the western bank to reduce severe erosion and further slow the brook. Ideally, neighboring property owners will seize the opportunity to extend the meandering into their property. See sheet 4 for the previous path of Beaver Brook.
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The buffer serves multiple ecological and aesthetic functions. Trees sequester stormwater reducing the amount of water in the soil. Vegetation helps to stabilize the bank from erosion and filters any sediments from runoff keeping the brook free of particulates. According to local ecologist Jeff Littleton, establishing the brook to its more serpentine shape and increasing the amount of diverse and native flora along the bank can have a significant positive impact improving the habitat for a diversity of fish, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and birds. An increase of wildlife in the riparian buffer and the brook provides ideal places for education about ecosystem services and the benefits of supporting wildlife in urban environments. The added vegetation is a vibrant place for kids to play and explore the wonders of the outdoors. Parents can watch from the benches or lawn in the shade of existing and new trees. Paths meander through the buffer along a gentle slope providing access to the brook for all. Local students can assist in the stewardship of the brook by collecting data on the quality of water and biotic activity in the brook.
Client: City of Keene
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The new meandering path of the stream has many benefits. A more natural bending brook invites visitors to explore the mysteries of a brook ecosystem or sit along the path and admire the bounty of wildlife passing through. More bends in the brook slows down the speed of the water reducing erosion along the bank and creates new patches of habitat. In addition to widening the brook’s surface area, the bank is cut back (up to ~80’) accommodating floodwater storage during storms. Providing floodwater storage along the brook may reduce the frequency of the field flooding during small storms.
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D E S I G N D E TA I L S : A W A L K I N T H E PA R K the walking circuit
Improve control: Provide orientation and wayfinding with large, visible fonts. “The park layout needs to be legible.” Signs should be 54 inches off the ground or lower, so people in wheelchairs can also see them. Offer greater choice: “Everyone values options, such as passive or active recreation, sun or shade, single or multiple seating. Chairs should be movable.” Madeline Brozen, Program Manager of the UCLA Complete Streets Initiative and the Assistant Director of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, emphasized that the group older than 65 is incredibly diverse, from “not old to advanced dementia,” so they have different needs. Create a sense of security: “There should be shade but not too much so it feels enclosed.” Parks should enable “eyes on the street.” Isolated areas need good maintenance. Sidewalks should be wide and smooth. Check spaces between paved and unpaved areas to make sure there aren’t spots where a cane or wheelchair can get caught. Accessibility: If a park is a good distance from a senior facility, add benches along the way so there are place to stop. Social support: Design should facilitate interaction. Parks can feature bulletin boards, outdoor reading rooms, sculptures and fountains that help start conversations. Physical activity: Parks should also feature mile markers for encouragement. “These kinds of things are low impact, high benefit.” Exercise machines should be under shaded areas. Nature: Bring in water features, which are relaxing, beautiful, and help muffle street noise. Make sure they are wheelchair accessible. And lastly, parks should highlight natural beauty. http://www.lewis.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/04/Seniors-and-Parks-8-28Print_reduced.pdf
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A crushed stone path around a park provides a comfortable and safe walking experience (en. wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Mall).
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A list of criteria based on UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs 2014 report PLACEMAKING FOR AN AGING POPULATION: Guidelines for Senior-Friendly Parks
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Various seating arrangements should be considered: • right-angled seating that allows conversation between a few people, • circular inward-facing seating that accommodates larger groups, • more secluded individual seating for those who seek privacy
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A variety of plantings provide a rich natural experience for visitors (sustainablecitiescollective.com).
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Boardwalks help introduce visitors to the wetlands (treelinelandarch.tumblr.com).
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NEW ADA PATH TO HARRISON ST. & DOWNTOWN
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A universally accessible (equal to or less than 5% slope) path rings the entire field providing visitors of all abilities an opportunity to exercise and explore. The walking circuit (~.25 miles) is lined with low shrubs and groundcovers helping to separate the path from the athletic field. The circuit provides access to all the features in the park with connections to the parking area, the path downtown, and the bridge. Seating areas line the path where picnicking, board games, reading, or bird watching can happen. The path is lit by solar powered street lamps. A loop provides access to the brook edge.
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Wayfinding Simple citizen designed and installed signs in downtown Raleigh, NC helps to inform residents how close special features are by foot.
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Signs along Main Street, in the Railroad Land neighborhood, the East Side Neighborhood, and city-wide may increase visitor-ship and support arriving at the park through ways other than personal vehicles (opensource.com/life).
An arched entrance invites people in to the park.
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Cornell University has done extensive research on urban trees using structural soil. Dr. Nina Bassuk wrote, “Existing trees have been retrofitted with CU-Soil using an airspade. Typically we can clean off down to approximately 12 inches and backfill with CU-Soil, compact it and pave with various surfaces, the best being porous asphalt. The trees have prospered under this scenario.”
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A pedestrian bridge spans Beaver Brook. The style of the bridge is inspired by the past railroad uses of the neighboring land enhancing the experience of arriving and leaving the park. The bridge can accommodate people arriving by foot, bicycle, and wheelchair. The bridge makes an easier and more direct connection for users of the Cheshire Rail Trail and the basketball courts to the southwest. It will be important to know the elevation of the 100-year floodplain, deck elevation, and velocity of brook during floods to determine the appropriate bridge for the site.
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35 vehicular parking spaces (including three handicapped spaces) are delineated along Carpenter Street. Parking spaces are spread beneath the existing lindens and structural soil is added below to help reduce compaction on the roots. Compacted roots are often the cause of urban trees failure to thrive. Two decorative archways welcome visitors to the Carpenter Street Field and Park. At each entry arch bike parking is provided. Emergency vehicle access is available at each archway.
Client: City of Keene
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A weathering steel pedestrian truss bridge brings walkers and bikers across a river (conteches.com).
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Improve access from downtown Create additional uses while maintaining existing uses Develop multi-generational attractions and uses Improve the aesthetics Create a more vibrant presence within the neighborhood
D E S I G N D E TA I L S : A G E N T L E A R R I VA L
A formalized universally-accessible path connects Carpenter Street Field and downtown in the same location as the former informal trail. Closing the Harrison Street bridge to vehicular access may increase use of this trail by residents of the East Side Neighborhood and Railroad Land neighborhood. The formal trail creates quick and easy access into the play and fitness areas of the park. Upon entering the park, the path crosses over a wetland buffer zone.
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
formalizing the informal
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SERENITY CENTER
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
DOWNTOWN
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1/2 mile
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RAILROAD SQUARE
CSF EMPTY LOT
PHOENIX HOUSE
P R I VAT E S TO R A G E DEFUNCT JEWELRY M A N U FAC T U R E R
1/4 mile
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Building a Spirit of Place is a Keene community development and beautification project supported by the community, businesses and civic organizations. We seek to enhance the appearance of Keene while building a sense of pride and community spirit, thereby improving the environmental, economic, and social well-being of our city and its neighborhoods for today and tomorrow. We embrace the proposition that citizens can create and shape the communities in which they live. We challenge organizations and individuals to enhance the appearance of their community, while building a sense of involvement and pride. We envision a strong, vibrant place where the health and well-being of Keene and the people who live, play, study and work here are nourished and supported. We visualize a community where our residents work together and participate in a meaningful communal life. Building a Spirit of Place seeks to foster pride and awareness working together for our city and the quality of life for those who call Keene home. http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/our-city/building-spirit-place
goals addressed:
• Improve access from downtown • Create additional uses while maintaining existing uses • Create a more vibrant presence within the neighborhood
Janice Schmidt Aitan Mizrahi C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
ASHUELOT RIVER PA R K
Spring 2015
Physical improvements to CSF will increase the need for maintenance and care of the park and field. Creating a stewardship program may help the City reduce its costs and help promote civic pride. Social service organizations nearby, such as Serenity Center and the Phoenix House, can be allies in developing a
Client: City of Keene
An additional bridge, in the northwest edge of the field (see alternative #1), may be useful to connect more directly to downtown and Railroad Land development through the parking lot.
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
Properties adjacent to CSF, the private storage, the defunct jewelry manufacturer, and the empty lot across the brook to the southwest, should be considered for acquisition. These properties can provide additional parking, indoor recreational and gathering space, and storage for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Local developers have expressed interest in seeing CSF become more of a destination within the east side of the city. Mr. Dugan, executive director of Monadnock Economic Development Corporation, supports the idea of a multi-use trail that connects the Ashuelot River Park with CSF through Railroad Square. Keith F. Thibault, Southwestern Community Services (SCS), has expressed a willingness to work with the City to help improve CSF. Southwest Community Services runs a program, New Hope New Horizons, that provides job placement assistance for adults with developmental disabilities. Members of New Horizon may be available to help steward CSF.
D E S I G N D E TA I L S : BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES
Action is required beyond the property lines for Carpenter Street Field to actualize its potential as a destination park, a heavily used recreational field, and to enhance the livability of the neighborhood and city.
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Remove four of the least healthy lindens on the south end to make room for a new park entrance and additional parking. A new line of redbud trees will add spring color. Another linden will be removed for restroom and field maintenance access on the north end. New England Wetmix from New England Wet Plants, Inc.
DP Hay-scented fern used as a ground cover under Linden trees and between parking spaces.
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Red Maple
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Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch
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Cercis canadensis
Redbud
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Tuliptree
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Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
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Salix nigra
Black Willow
CA
Clethra alnifolia ’Hummingbird’
Summersweet
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Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel
LB
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
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Spiraea alba var. latifolia
Meadowsweet
SA
Swida amomum
Silky Dogwood
AC
Acorus calamus
Sweet Flag
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Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-scented Fern
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Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris
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Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
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Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern
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Ostrich Fern
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PLANTING PLAN
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
Cool season grasses, grown from seed, take about two years to establish to mature adult stage where they can resist the most abuse. Sod is recommended to be installed over the athletic field and between the playground areas. The playground grass mix needs to tolerate more shade than the athletic field, but should still withstand heavy use.
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Janice Schmidt
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Aitan Mizrahi
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The trees on the northern border are approximated on the plan. The walking path should be placed so as to preserve as many of them as possible. Minimize excavation over roots or avoid altogether. The shrub layer below should have the invasive plants removed and the remaining natives pruned. If required to maintain privacy from neighboring properties, mountain laurel and spicebush could then be added.
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C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
SA SA
CA CA
Spring 2015
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Client: City of Keene
Manually remove the knotweed and other invasive plants along the bank and replace with a base of sedges, grasses, bullrushes, and forbs (New England Wetmix) to stabilize the brook bank and give a natural habitat to build from for the new downtown park. All the native species plants are selected for their ability to work in a floodplain.
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Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
New plants throughout add diversity and four season interest to the brook edge and walking path inviting both people and wildlife in.
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PLANTING PLAN
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GRADING PLAN
RAIN PIPE
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PROPERTY LINE
Janice Schmidt
GRADING PLAN
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
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1% SLOPE
Aitan Mizrahi
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101
CATCH BASIN
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FIRE HYDRANT
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Additional studies into the depth to groundwater may be advisable before proceeding with the project to confirm if additional sub-surface drainage is needed below the athletic field.
VEGETATED INFILTRATION BASIN AT OUTFALL OF UNDERGROUND PIPE 93
The city may want to consider replacing the drain from the catch basin on the east side of the property during the field construction. It drains to the brook and could be daylighted to an infiltration basin in order to filter the storm water before it enters the brook, if there is sufficient height to raise its elevation.
C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
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To attempt to preserve most of the existing trees, the grade has been sculpted around the root zones of the trees, leaving the trees on virtual â&#x20AC;&#x153;islandsâ&#x20AC;?. The box elders and red maples are highly valued for their ability to stabilize a bank and should survive the root pruning necessary to lower the bank.
Spring 2015
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Client: City of Keene
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
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The bank of the brook is excavated to provide more area for flood water in the event of flooding but it also provides for easier access to the brook edge. Extreme care must be taken when disposing of the soils containing Japanese knotweed due to its ability to propagate from minuscule pieces.
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Improving the athletic field was the number one priority for the park. A regraded field will provide an even playing surface that will drain consistently.
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Play features can be easy to create and from recycled materials. Bright colors and interactive elements make playing fun.
A public water fountain could help reduce use of plastic water bottles. Solar powered lamps help save on electrical costs while providing light in the evening hours for visitors to enjoy the park.
The bench is a recycled plastic that is located at other parks around the city. Bike stands provide a safe place to store bicycles while visiting the park (bike rack: commons.wikimedia. org).
Large climbing rope structures help children develop physical strength, coordination, and flexibility (playlsi.com).
A majestic fence delineates the park and field from the parking area (newenglandfence.com).
Clearly labeled garbage and recycle cans may help keep Carpenter Street Field free of litter and reduce waste (globalindustrial.com).
Janice Schmidt
Spring 2015
Aitan Mizrahi C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
basurama.org
Interpretive signs increase awareness and appreciation among park users (flickr.chesbayprogram.com).
Client: City of Keene
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A section of boardwalk can get you through the wet spots (123rf.com).
PRECEDENTS: M AT E R I A L S
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
USDA Forestry Service recommends using fine aggregate (3/8-inch minus) for a firm and stable, accessible crushed stone walking path (about-bicycles.com).
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
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Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver, Canada is located on the east side of downtown in an economically depressed neighborhood. The park has been used for many years by a variety of populations. The park was also known as the home for the Industrial Baseball League and used by a famed Japanese-Canadian baseball team. It was recently redesigned and built to accommodate marginalized and homeless populations. This progressive approach to incorporate these populations rather than evict them has been quite successful. Renovations were completed in May of 2010 and now the park is heavily used by neighbors of all ages, ethnicities, and income levels. Upgrades to the park include a new field house and washrooms, universally accessible walkways, children’s playground, sports court with a basketball hoop, horseshoe pitch, patio spaces, picnic tables and seating areas, central lawn area, trees and flowers, sub-surface drainage and a new irrigation system.
The Westmoreland Nature-Based Play Area was a pilot project for Portland Parks and Recreation (Oregon). It was part of an overall master plan prepared for Westmoreland Park in 2004, following years of flooding, creek degradation, and user groups competing for park space. The recommendations included relocating various facilities, restoring Crystal Springs Creek, eliminating the duck pond, consolidating the play area, and expanding the age groups served, modifying the casting pond, interpretive improvements near the restroom building, parking modifications, and the addition of a skate park.
In St. Petersburg, Florida (pop. 269,688 as of 2013) Azalea Park, 33 acres of recreational space, is located near a residential neighborhood, two elementary and middle schools, and a large shopping mall. The 33 acres is divided into two sections, a 15-acre park alongside an 18-acre recreation center. In 2012 the Parks and Recreation department worked with Trust for Public Land to install a Fitness Zone, a multi-generational, universally accessible outdoor gym. The Fitness Zone expands the opportunities to all citizens to practice a healthy lifestyle. The Fitness Zone is designed to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs and senior citizens and it is free. “Making it affordable makes it accessible, too,” says Paralympian Jen French. “Not everyone has the financial means to join an exercise club.”
Even though the park is used by those afflicted with addiction, other park goers feel safe due to long sight-lines and the increased number of people in the park. According to Sandy MacKeigan, head programmer at Oppenheimer Park, a full-time staff is an essential element to ensuring good cooperation.
Rounded field house: a 650 sq. ft. activity space, first aid room, and kitchen space with no blind corners Rubber playground surface: easy to keep clean, washes down with a hose, and easier to find hazardous items such as needles Sharps containers: one is located in the bathroom and another along the path between benches Lighting: provides a sense of safety after dark
According to Portland Parks and Recreation, “Nature-based play can provide important connections for children and adults to the natural environment. Playing in natural environments improves language skills and collaboration; improves imagination and creativity; supports positive social development; and enhances balance, agility, and overall health.” This project was supported with funding from a voter-approved bond measure.
K E Y F E AT U R E S :
Playground Azalea Recreation Center Outdoor Fitness Zone Disc Golf Course 2 Lighted Football/Soccer Fields 2 Lighted Outdoor Basketball Courts Lighted Softball Field Non-Lighted Softball Field 4 Lighted Tennis Courts Lighted Racquetball/Handball Court Picnic Shelter Restrooms
K E Y F E AT U R E S :
Movable natural elements Log climbers and piles Dry creek channel with water pump Creek access
PRECEDENTS: U R B A N PA R K S
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
K E Y F E AT U R E S :
The Play Area opened to the public in September 2014. It replaced an outdated playground with a nature-based playscape. The designed playscape referenced the specific characteristics of the site and its surrounding community. The process involved comprehensive public input and consensus-building process that resulted in unique play elements, which were custom-made for this park and that celebrate the community’s vision.
Janice Schmidt
for seniors
Aitan Mizrahi
ecosysytem
C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
marginalized and homeless communities
Spring 2015
a multi-generational park has a place
Client: City of Keene
a nature-based playscape references local
Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
an urban park designed for the
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Oppenheimer Park is located in a dense urban neighborhood. It provides an open space for all people, including homeless and marginalized communities (cfapp.vancouver.ca).
Westmoreland Park in Portland, Oregon chose nature-based playscapes to providew connections for parents and children to the natural environment (portlandoregon.gov).
Azalea Park in St. Petersburg, Florida has active recreational facilities for all ages and abilities (stpeteparksrec.org).
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$
7,500.00
rain garden
lump sum
$
4,500.00
$
7,000.00
1 $
4,500.00
$
7,000.00
total - brook bank stabilization Carpenter Street Field item
unit
12,000.00
unit cost - low
$ 139,722.50 unit cost - high quantity total cost - low
$ 204,345.00 total cost - high
acres feet square linear ft each
$ $ $$
4,000.00 3.00 4.00 500.00
$ $ $ $
6,000.00 5.00 6.00 1,200.00
0.25 9,500 600 18
$ $ $ $
1,000.00 28,500.00 2,400.00 9,000.00
$ $ $ $
1,500.00 47,500.00 3,600.00 21,600.00
1,200.00
demolition: natural playscape trash receptacles demolition: benches recycle receptacles
lump sum each lump sum each
$$ $$
1,200.00 400.00 600.00 410.00
$ $ $$
1,800.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,100.00
1 4 41
$ $ $$
1,200.00 1,600.00 600.00 1,640.00
$ $ $$
1,800.00 4,000.00 1,200.00 4,400.00
$
8,000.00
gradingtables picnic
$
16,000.00
sf each cy each
$$ $$
0.10 500.00 25.00 300.00
$ $ $ $
0.20 1,500.00 40.00 600.00
40000 4 400 8
$ $ $ $
4,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 2,400.00
$ $ $ $
8,000.00 6,000.00 16,000.00 4,800.00
$
32,100.00
1,050.00 32,100.00 7,600.00
acres
$
4,000.00
$
6,000.00
0.25 $
1,000.00
$
1,500.00
demolition: fence
linear ft
$
4.00
$
6.00
600 $
2,400.00
$
3,600.00
demolition: natural playscape
lump sum
$
1,200.00
$
1,800.00
1 $
1,200.00
$
1,800.00
demolition: benches
lump sum
$
600.00
$
1,200.00
1 $
600.00
$
grading
sf
$
0.10
$
0.20
40000 $
4,000.00
topsoil/fill, 3" depth
cy
$
25.00
$
40.00
400 $
10,000.00
$
19,200.00
topsoil/fill, 3" depth signs, interpretive signs, directional total - site preparation water fountain athletic field (92,450 sf)
athletic field (92,450 sf) rough grading
sf
$
0.07
$
0.10
92500 $
6,475.00
$
9,250.00
fine grading
sf
$
0.15
$
0.25
92500 $
13,875.00
$
23,125.00
cut and fill (if leaving on site)
cy
$
10.00
$
15.00
2000 $
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
soil amendments (3")
cy
$
40.00
$
55.00
920 $
36,800.00
$
50,600.00
sod
10 sf = roll
$
10.00
$
15.00
9250 $
92,500.00
$
138,750.00
bleachers
each
$
5,000.00
$
8,000.00
2 $
10,000.00
$
16,000.00
shade structures
each
$
14,000.00
$
18,000.00
2 $
28,000.00
$
36,000.00
sub-surface drainage
lump sum $
207,650.00
$
303,725.00
total - athletic field brook bank stabilization clearing and grubbing (including Japenese knotweed)
lump sum
$
3,500.00
$
5,000.00
1 $
3,500.00
$
5,000.00
excavation
cubic yard
$
12.00
$
18.00
2950 $
35,400.00
$
53,100.00
grading
sf
$
0.15
$
0.30
50150 $
7,522.50
$
15,045.00
100.00
$
150.00
$
1,500.00
$
3,800.00
7 $ $ 2 $
700.00 19,200.00 3,000.00
$ $ $
pavilion
lump sum
$
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
1 $
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
pedestrian bridge rough grading boardwalk
lump sum sf lf (5'width)
$ $$
70,000.00 0.07 200.00
$ $ $
105,000.00 0.10 300.00
70,000.00 6,475.00 21,000.00
$ $ $
105,000.00 9,250.00 31,500.00
fine play grading structures cut andzone fill (if leaving on site) fitness
sf lump sum cy lump sum
$$ $ $
0.15 80,000.00 10.00 30,000.00
0.25 100,000.00 15.00 35,000.00
23,125.00 100,000.00 30,000.00 35,000.00
soil amendments (3") bocce court sod improve existing swing set bleachers vegetation (shrubs and ground cover)
cy lump sum 10 sf =sum roll lump each sf
$$ $$
40.00 1,000.00 10.00 400.00
$ $ $ $ $ $
1 $ 92500 $ 105 $ 92500 1 $ $
shade structures vegetation (specimen trees, 2-3" caliper) sub-surface drainage sod (24,000 sf)
each each lump roll sum
$ $ $$
5,000.00 1.50 14,000.00 350.00
$ $
8,000.00 2.50 18,000.00 500.00
$
10.00
$
15.00
$ $ $ $
55.00 2,000.00 15.00 600.00
each
2000 1 920 1
$ $ $ $
13,875.00 80,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 36,800.00 1,000.00
$ $ $ $ $ $
9250 1 2 32000
$ $ $ $
92,500.00 400.00 10,000.00 48,000.00
$ $ $ $
50,600.00 2,000.00 138,750.00 600.00 16,000.00 80,000.00
2 $ $ 20
28,000.00 7,000.00
$ $
36,000.00 10,000.00
2400 $ $ 2 $
24,000.00 207,650.00 -
$ $ $
36,000.00 303,725.00 -
boulders
each
$
300.00
$
500.00
8 $
2,400.00
$
4,000.00
brook bank stabilization
8' fence panels clearing and grubbing (including Japenese knotweed) fence post
each lump sum each
$ $$
600.00 3,500.00 600.00
$ $$
625.00 5,000.00 625.00
39,000.00 3,500.00 16,200.00
$ $$
40,625.00 5,000.00 16,875.00
increase if moving off-site
excavation bollards removable grading bike rack
cubic yard each sf each
12.00 500.00 0.15 600.00
$$ $$
18.00 1,200.00 0.30 1,500.00
35,400.00 1,000.00 7,522.50 3,600.00
$$ $$
53,100.00 2,400.00 15,045.00 9,000.00
lump sum
$$ $$ $
65 $ 271 $$ 2950 2 $$
300.00
$
500.00
lump sum
$
1,600.00
$
3,200.00
temporary fencing for existing trees
temporary fencing for existing trees
lump sum
$
300.00
$
500.00
1 $
300.00
$
500.00
lump sum
$
1,600.00
$
3,200.00
1 $
1,600.00
$
3,200.00
erosion blanket - embankment
lump sum
$
22,000.00
$
26,000.00
1 $
22,000.00
$
26,000.00
stone stablization
sf
$
12.00
$
16.00
2500 $
30,000.00
$
40,000.00
specimen boulders
each
$
250.00
$
400.00
15 $
3,750.00
$
6,000.00
vegetation (shrubs and ground covers)
sf
$
1.50
$
2.50
9600 $
14,400.00
$
24,000.00
200x25x1
seed mix
acre
$
3,500.00
$
5,000.00
1 $
3,500.00
$
5,000.00
400x25x9"
sod
roll
$
10.00
$
15.00
800 $
8,000.00
$
12,000.00
200X25x9"
vegetation (specimen trees, 2-3" caliper)
each
$
350.00
$
500.00
15 $
5,250.00
$
7,500.00
rain garden
lump sum
$
4,500.00
$
7,000.00
1 $
4,500.00
$
7,000.00
$
139,722.50
$
204,345.00
site improvements
$
each
total - athletic field entry arch
temporary erosion control fencing - brook
total - brook bank stabilization
each
total - site improvements temporary erosion control fencing - brook erosion blanket - embankment
50150 6 $$ 1 $
300.00
$
500.00
1,600.00 412,440.00 22,000.00
$$ $
3,200.00 599,950.00 26,000.00
lump sum
$
22,000.00
$
26,000.00
1 $$ 1 $
parking
stone stablization
sf
$
12.00
$
16.00
2500 $
30,000.00
$
40,000.00
400x25x1
specimen boulders excavation, air vegetation and ground covers) excavation,(shrubs machine
each cy sf cy
$$ $$
250.00 30.00 1.50 20.00
$ $ $ $
400.00 40.00 2.50 30.00
15 400 9600 200
$ $ $ $
3,750.00 12,000.00 14,400.00 4,000.00
$ $ $ $
seed mix soil structural sod crushed surfacing base course
acre cy roll cy
$$ $ $
3,500.00 60.00 10.00 75.00
$ $ $ $
5,000.00 80.00 15.00 90.00
$ $ $ $
3,500.00 18,000.00 8,000.00 11,250.00
$ $ $ $
vegetation permeable (specimen asphalt trees, 2-3" caliper) rain garden wheel stops
each sf lump each sum
$$ $$
350.00 8.00 4,500.00 80.00
$ $ $ $
500.00 15.00 7,000.00 200.00
1 300 800 150 15 8800
6,000.00 16,000.00 24,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 24,000.00
$ $ 1 $ 35 $
5,250.00 70,400.00 4,500.00 2,800.00
$ $ $ $
boulders
each
$
100.00
$
200.00
total - brook bank stabilization
18 $ $
1,800.00 139,722.50
$ $
3,600.00 204,345.00
total - parking
$
120,250.00
$
202,100.00
9,500 $
28,500.00
$
47,500.00
18 1 4 20
$ $ $ $
9,000.00 60,000.00 1,600.00 10,000.00
$ $ $ $
21,600.00 80,000.00 4,000.00 16,000.00
12,000.00 13,500.00 7,500.00 132,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00
site improvements paths 1900 lf
square feet $
benches
each
$
3.00
$
5.00
9,500 $
28,500.00
$
47,500.00
500.00
$
1,200.00
18 $
9,000.00
$
21,600.00
trash receptacles
each
$
400.00
$
1,000.00
4 $
1,600.00
$
4,000.00
recycle receptacles
each
$
410.00
$
1,100.00
4 $
1,640.00
$
4,400.00
picnic tables
each
$
500.00
$
1,500.00
4 $
2,000.00
$
6,000.00
utilities
paths 1900 lf
square feet $
3.00
$
5.00
benches bathroom trash receptacles lighting
each lump sum each each
$$ $ $
500.00 60,000.00 400.00 500.00
$ $ $ $
1,200.00 80,000.00 1,000.00 800.00
recycle receptacles water system picnic tables
each lump sum each
$$ $
410.00 4,000.00 500.00
$ $ $
1,100.00 10,000.00 1,500.00
4 1 $ $ 4 $
1,640.00 4,000.00 2,000.00
$ $ $
4,400.00 10,000.00 6,000.00
8 $ $ 7 $
2,400.00 194,250.00 700.00
$ $ $
4,800.00 308,100.00 1,050.00
signs, interpretive
each
$
300.00
$
600.00
8 $
2,400.00
$
4,800.00
signs, directional
each
$
100.00
$
150.00
7 $
700.00
$
1,050.00
water fountain
each
$
1,500.00
$
3,800.00
2 $
3,000.00
$
7,600.00
pavilion
lump sum
$
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
1 $
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
pedestrian bridge
lump sum
$
70,000.00
$
105,000.00
1 $
70,000.00
$
105,000.00
boardwalk
lf (5'width)
$
200.00
$
300.00
105 $
21,000.00
$
31,500.00
play structures
lump sum
$
80,000.00
$
100,000.00
1 $
80,000.00
$
100,000.00
fitness zone
lump sum
$
30,000.00
$
35,000.00
1 $
30,000.00
$
35,000.00
bocce court
lump sum
$
1,000.00
$
2,000.00
1 $
1,000.00
$
2,000.00
improve existing swing set
lump sum
$
400.00
$
600.00
1 $
400.00
$
600.00
vegetation (shrubs and ground cover)
sf
$
1.50
$
2.50
32000 $
48,000.00
$
80,000.00
vegetation (specimen trees, 2-3" caliper)
each
$
350.00
$
500.00
20 $
7,000.00
$
10,000.00
vegetation (specimen trees, 2-3" caliper)
sod (24,000 sf)
roll
$
10.00
$
15.00
2400 $
24,000.00
$
36,000.00
entry arch
each
boulders
each
$
300.00
$
500.00
8 $
2,400.00
$
4,000.00
8' fence panels
each
$
600.00
$
625.00
65 $
39,000.00
$
40,625.00
2 $
-
$
-
total - utilities signs, interpretive signs, directional
each
$
300.00
$
600.00
each
$
100.00
$
150.00
each
$
1,500.00
$
3,800.00
lump sum
$
20,000.00
$
30,000.00
lump sum
$
70,000.00
$
105,000.00
lf (5'width) sf lump sum
$$ $
200.00 0.20 80,000.00
$ $ $
300.00 0.20 100,000.00
lump sum
$
30,000.00
$
35,000.00
lump sum
$
1,000.00
$
2,000.00
1 $ $ 1,328,437.19 1,000.00
$ 2,021,933.75 2,000.00 $
lump sum
$
400.00
$
600.00
sf
$
1.50
$
2.50
1 $ 400.00 $ 132,843.72 32000 $ 48,000.00 $ 1,461,280.91
$ 600.00 $ 202,193.38 $ 80,000.00 $ 2,224,127.13
each
$
350.00
$
500.00
20 $
7,000.00
$
10,000.00
sod (24,000 sf)
roll
$
10.00
$
15.00
2400 $
24,000.00
$
36,000.00
entry arch
each
boulders
each
$
300.00
$
500.00
8 $
2,400.00
$
4,000.00
8' fence panels
each
$
600.00
$
625.00
65 $
39,000.00
$
40,625.00
water fountain
Total
mobilization pavilion construction surveying pedestrian bridge permitting fees boardwalk design & administration play structures Sub-total Grand Total
taxes fitness zone bocce court contingency improve existing swing set vegetation (shrubs and ground cover)
2 $ $ 1,093,512.50 3,000.00
$ 1,650,320.00 7,600.00 $
1 $ $ 1 $ $
20,000.00 16,402.69 70,000.00 10,935.13
$ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
21,000.00 43,560.00 80,000.00 164,026.88
$ $ $ $
1 $
30,000.00
$
105 217800 1
2 $
-
$
30,000.00 32,805.38 105,000.00 21,870.25 31,500.00 43,560.00 100,000.00 273,378.13 35,000.00
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Carpenter Street Field: A Landscape Master Plan
clearing andlfgrubbing paths 1900 demolition: fence benches
clearing and grubbing
total - site preparation
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. PART OF A STUDENT PROJECT AND NOT BASED ON A LEGAL SURVEY.
$
5,250.00
site preperation (field periphery) site improvements
site preperation (field periphery)
increase if moving off-site
8,000.00
15 $
Janice Schmidt
total cost - high
800 $
500.00
Aitan Mizrahi
unit cost - high quantity total cost - low
15.00
$
C o n w a y St u d e n t D e s i g n e r s :
unit cost - low
$
350.00
NORTH
unit
10.00
$
Spring 2015
item
$
each
C O S T E S T I M AT E S
Carpenter Street Field
roll
vegetation (specimen trees, 2-3" caliper)
Client: City of Keene
C O S T E S T I M AT E S
sod
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