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JEAN SWEENEY OPEN SPACE PARK <br />Creating Nature in the City <br />'14 <br />P <br />PlaceWorks prepared design development and construction documents <br />for this unique 27-acre community park in the heart of Alameda. The <br />design process built upon a masterplan developed by the City with <br />input from residents. PlaceWorks conducted community outreach with <br />residents and stakeholders to ensure that the final project fulfilled <br />their vision for the site. A phasing plan was developed separating <br />construction and bidding of the park into four phases. The first phase of <br />construction includes the Cross -Alameda Trail, a shaded Class I bike trail <br />which runs along the northern edge of Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. <br />The second phase of construction includes the eastern end of the <br />Park, with a large nature playground, great lawn, picnic pavilion, <br />parking lot and stormwater treatment planting. The park incorporates <br />elements from the site's previous use by the Beltline Railway, including <br />a historic train shelter and interpretive signage about Jean Sweeney's <br />legacy as an open space advocate. The nature play area incorporates <br />natural elements, such as boulders and logs repurposed from City <br />tree maintenance, with playground equipment to create a unique <br />and memorable play experience for both young children and older <br />youth. The third and fourth phases of the park will expand the park by <br />adding, a large community garden, demonstration orchards, a bicycle <br />skills course, habitat planting areas, and hiking trails with ongoing <br />opportunities for outdoor education and nature -watching. <br />A-62 <br />Location <br />Alameda, California <br />Size <br />27 acres, I Mile of Trail <br />Client <br />City of Alameda <br />Date Completed <br />Phase I and 11 complete <br />Construction Cost <br />$3 Million Phase I Trail, $3.8 Million <br />PhasellPark <br />Services Provided <br />Landscape Architecture, Open Space <br />Planning and Design, Construction <br />Documents, Community Garden <br />Design <br />0 PLACEWORKS <br />