BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 14, 2013
WHAT WE HEARD
Process Concerns
• DC made a decision to co-locate facilities
without any community input
• There should have been more community
engagement in the school design process
• The co-location idea seems to be a way
to spend less money on the projects
• DCPS should consider other existing
school sites
• Co-locating facilities would make Turkey
Thicket less of an amenity to the
community, especially the Gym
• How would the different user groups
(school children, senior citizens, toddlers,
and parents) interact and share amenities
in a co-located scheme?
• The Brookland community will lose the
FY13 funds for the planned park upgrade
WHAT WE HEARD
Co-Location Concerns
• Placing a school on 10th St NE will only
worsen the existing traffic conditions
• Underground parking is needed to
accommodate both facilities on this site
• Constructing a co-located facility would
require closing off portions of the rec
center for construction.
• The site around the rec center has
potential soil and groundwater issues.
WHAT WE HEARD
Site Concerns
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Current Status
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Park Design • Provide activities that engage the whole family
• Shaded picnic pavilions with space for board
games
• Playground with equipment designed for
multiple ages
• Include water or sculptural play features
• Upgrade the jogging/exercise circuit
• Provide areas for teen gathering and sports
• Maintain tennis courts
• Maintain/promote a ““natural” focus for the park
• Incorporate the natural terrain into play areas
• Include bio-retention and rain gardens
• Provide space for community garden plots
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 14, 2013
TURKEY THICKET PARK – EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS
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TURKEY THICKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARK
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TURKEY THICKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARK
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A MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR WARD 5
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OPTIONS CONSIDERED
• Backus
• Currently used by UDC
• Hamilton
• Southern Location
• Brookland
• More centrally located
• Near Metro
• Adjacent to park
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REMAIN IN CURRENT
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SCHOOL FOOTPRINT USES
ENTIRE WIDTH OF SITE
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MODIFIED BASE SCHEME - DIAGRAM WITH PICKUP AND DROP OFF DRIVE
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REMAIN IN CURRENT
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OPTION 1 – DIAGRAM OF FIRST EXPANSION
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N OPTION 1 – JANUARY 17 / 24, 2013
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N OPTION 2 – JANUARY17 / 24, 2013
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N OPTION 4 – JANUARY 17 / 24, 2013
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Wheatley School Shared Community Center
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N OPTION 3 – FEBRUARY 12, 2013
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N OPTIONS FOR SHARING
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CURRENT CONDITON
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OPTION 2-A
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OPTION 2-A - ACCESS CONNECTION
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OPTION 2-B
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OPTION 2-B - ACCESS CONNECTION
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OPTION 2-B - SCHOOL HOURS ACCESS CONTROL
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OPTION 2-B - AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY USE
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OPTION 2-C
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OPTION 2-C - ACCESS CONNECTION
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OPTION 2-C - SCHOOL HOURS ACCESS CONTROL
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OPTION 2 C - AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY USE (EXPANSION OF REC CENTER)
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POSSIBLE ACCESS/CONTROL
Entrances
• Separate Entrances
Access to Shared Space
• Central Connection Hall
• Open Atrium
Control
• During School Hours
• Control at Rec Center
• After School Hours
• Control at School Wing
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POSSIBLE SHARED SPACES
Ground Level • Gym
• Auxiliary Gym • Fitness Room
• Theater • Classroom/Meeting
Room
• Atrium
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POSSIBLE SHARED SPACES
Lower Level • Cafeteria
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TURKEY THICKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARK
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N N AVAILABLE OPEN SPACE- CO-LOCATION TURKEY THICKET PLAN
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TURKEY THICKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARK – CO-LOCATION SCHEME
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BASE SCHEME-OPTION 1
Pros:
• School would have no effect on park or rec
center
• Playground construction can continue as
scheduled
• Rec center would not experience any
construction related closures
Cons:
• School entrance would be off of Michigan
Avenue
• Irregular and small shaped site
compromises school layout
• School would be constructed in close
proximity to houses
• School building would directly abut tennis
courts and enclosure fence
• School can not easily access park area and
is a great distance from playing fields
• Limited site area would limit ability to
provide on-site parking
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 14, 2013
CO-LOCATED SCHEME-OPTION 2
Pros:
• School has open area around for light,
views and proper classroom orientation
• School has easy access to playing fields
• School entrance from 10th Street
• Shared facilities provides for “expansion” of recreation center
• Shifting of park amenities provides more
open area and greater park design
flexibility
• Center facilities might be upgraded as
part of project
• Parking lots shared for larger events
Cons:
• Park and playground completion delayed
• Rec center may need to closed at times to
accommodate construction
• Park exterior amenities closed for
construction duration
• Budget for project must be increased
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