ALMA CITY PARK + POOL Looking towards the future of Alma, Kansas
ALMA :: LOCATION At home in the Flint Hills
ALMA :: HISTORY
Alma Brandt Hotel, opened 1887
Wabaunsee County Historical Society
Historic main-street, 1950
Stone House in City Park, 1880’s
St. John’s Lutheran Church, ‘boom’ construction period 1908
Stone Walls product of 1867 law
Historical Alma
ALMA :: VALUES What it means to call Alma “home”
Wabaunsee Kansas Family,1935 28.6% households with children Multi-generational families USD 329
ALMA :: ENHANCEMENT Creating a strong core
ALMA CITY PARK The heart of Alma
170 ft. x 375 ft. 65,625 sq. ft. Elevation: 1,106 ft. 39.0156째 N, 96.2892째 W
CIRCULATION How visitors approach the park
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ADJACENCIES Resources near the park
CITY HALL
MUSEUM
COURT HOUSE
ECO. DEVO
What makes a good park? Evaluation
SCAPE PARK, NYC Community involvement Local History Sun or Shade Maintainable Elements Neighborhood Proximity Physical Activity
Current Drawbacks VAGUE ENTRIES
CIRCULATION
UNCLEAR ZONES
POWERLINES
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ALLEY EDGE
Future Park Clear zoning
Zones Park Organization STRUCTURED
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Edges Addressing Alley Edge
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Main Entries Entry experience FORMAL ENTRY
OPEN CIVIC SPACE
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Secondary Entries B
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Rendering Views
OPEN ZONE : A Sectional Qualities
Community gathering space Mulligan Straw tower Stage area
SHADE STRUCTURE AS A STAGE
STRUCTURED ZONE : B Sectional Qualities
Public Bathrooms Shading structure available for pool and Community use Modified pool house
MAIN POOL ENTRY ON OHIO ST.
SHADE STRUCTURE AS A POOL EXTENSION
Sliding Door Details
Metal Channel Channel Bracket Door Attachment/Rollers
Existing Building 2x4 Existing Building
Channel Bracket 2x4
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Door MetalAttachment/Wheels Channel Door Attachment/Wheels Door Support Door Support Door
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OPEN ZONE : C Sectional Qualities
Strictly pool and surrounding space Improved shading elements and structure Seating areas
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STRUCTURED ZONE : D Sectional Qualities
Shading structure for pool and play viewing Picnic tables Pavers creating hard scape for gathering
OPEN ZONE : E Sectional Qualities
Open area for sports and games Grass to provide a soft surface Overflow for public events
STRUCTURED ZONE : E Sectional Qualities
Improved playground equipment Rubber playground mats for safety Improvements to historic house Seating for parents and patrons Opportunity for visitor area
NORTH ENTRY TO PARK
Wayfinding Incorporating a zone for visitors to Alma 1. Courthouse 2. Antique Shop 3. Chamber of Commerce 4. High School 5. Track and Field 6. Creamery 7. Courthouse 8. Community Building
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4’ X 8’ SHEETS OF PLYWOOD ENGRAVED WITH WAYFINDING MAP/INFORMATION.
Phase One Option One Budget
Wood:: $3,100 Concrete:: $1,360 Wide Flange Beams:: $3,500 Door Hardware:: $800 Chain Link Gates:: $200 Misc./Stone:: $1,240
Total:: $10,000
Phase One Option Two Budget
Lumber:: $2,200 Concrete:: $2,000 Steel:: $350 Stone Wall:: $1,000 Umbrellas:: $3,000 Misc.:: $1,450
Total:: $10,000
Current Site
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