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Proposal to provide Landscape Architectural Design for Standard -McFadden Park — RFP No. 21.055 D. Project Understanding Approach and Understanding THE VALUE OF DEA Having had the opportunity to partner with the City of Santa Ana (City) on the design and implementation of two similar parks (Memory Lane and Mariposa Parks), DEA has a significant understanding of the process by which the City has successfully achieved much needed recreational opportunities for the community. Both Memory Lane Park and Mariposa Park began with a strong conceptual design developed by the City and further refined through the public outreach process. Both parks were in underserved neighborhoods with enthusiastic involvement from the community and funded from sources requiring strict adherence to project schedules and design programs given grant funding guidelines. The Standard -McFadden Park will require very similar processes for design and construction, including design amenities that can be found in both aforementioned parks. Both projects were an enjoyable collaboration between the City and DEA. Given our interest in continuing to be a part of the City's goal of providing the local community with access to exercise and recreational facilities, DEA has kept an ongoing dialog with City staff knowing that this project would eventually be the next park slated for design and construction. The City continues to make great strides in providing parks for the community. The Standard -McFadden Park will also be connected with nearby public transportation and new bike lanes - thus we can expect a busy, vibrant, and active park with amenities for all. The juxtaposition of the selected improvements will be important to ensure that we consider safety, visibility, adjacencies, noise, circulation, and access. FUNDING Based on the information noted in the request for proposal (RFP), the City has secured approximately $4,000,000 dollars for the development of the Standard -McFadden Park. Funding is being provided by a 2018 Parks Bond Act-SPD & CR and Park Acquisition and Development (A&D) Funds. The .65-acre project site is located at the northeast corner of the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue intersection and is currently composed of six separate parcels identified as low -density residential land use and zoned multi -family residential. None of the existing features are to remain unless there is l..l l I VI Jf11V Ill /11 V/Y STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PROJECT significant value in maintaining existing vegetation or irrigation components. PUBLIC INPUT We understand that although additional public outreach will occur, the City began the design process by holding several community meetings to obtain input regarding the desired elements of the park. This resulted in the development of a conceptual plan prepared by the City and included as part of the RFP. The anticipated park elements include: ■ Hardscape / Walkways / Parking area AC paving / Concrete Alley Improvements ■ Playground Area with Rubberized Play Surface ■ Decorative Pedestrian Bridges and Decomposed Granite Walkways ■ Canvas Shade Structures ■ Decorative Gate Entrance ■ Exercise Area ■ Turf Play Area ■ Skate Park "bowl" ■ Basketball Half Court with Lighting ■ Perimeter Fencing / Screening ■ Water Quality Landscape Features such as a Rock Bioswale ■ California Friendly / Waterwise Landscaping ■ Automatic Irrigation System ■ Site Amenities (park entrance sign, interpretive signage, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and a drinking fountain) David Evans and Associates, Inc. I June 3, 2021 1 7