Pop-Up Park Design Guidance

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Core Design Principles-Identified as a part of any/all Pop-Up Park Designs. Core tasks were to

create a model that is:

• Feasible-design execution viable within time constraints;

• Functional-contains critical components of pet-friendly spaces (shade, waste-station, etc.);

• Scalable-designed with the future in mind for variety of space allotments;

• Modifiable-created to have modular and changeable components;

• Attractive-- pleasing and engaging to the eye;

• Forward-Thinking--Provides solutions for dense, urban areas and festivals that function as

temporary, “mini-cities” that lack open, green space and pet amenities.

Key Design Principles--Identified as parts of experience that may or may not become a Core

Design Principle following test and learn. Key task was to transform a parking lot into an engaging,

park-like experience for people and pets to enjoy over a two-day period in downtown Austin.

• Natural, “park-like” feel--simulate a park vs. “trade-show” installation

• Innovative--reimagines and challenges the urban dog-park model

• Public Input Mechanism-design plans for public input components

• City/Event Compliance-addresses city specific codes; event regulations, restrictions, and utility

needs

• Full Use of Space--ensure full 30x30 footprint is utilized

• Presence/”Wow Factor”--design for being novel, noticeable and impactful

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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With a compressed timeline to design and implement the

park concept, all organizations involved kept in consistent

communication to problem-solve and direct decisions

expediently.

• First design conference call-February 3

• Design iterations and finalization-February 3-26

• Design Finalization-February 27

• Graphic Component Design-February 24-March 1

• Design Permit Compliance Review-February 27-March 8

• Installation Date-March 10

Thirty-five days between initial call

and park installation date in Austin.

DESIGNTimeline and Design Requirements

February 3

February 13

February 15

February 17

February 27

March 10

Design Concepts

Hydration Station• Provide hydration for pets and people• Sourced from Most Dependable

Fountains Inc

DESIGN REQUIREMENTSPrimary Components

K9Grass® By ForeverLawn• Artificial grass designed specifically for dogs.• With AirGrid2 to maximize air and water flow.

Hose Station• Provide water source to clean up

messes and rinse off dogs

Dog Bone Bench• Provide seating for taking breaks• Built by local contractor

Fencing• In parklets, fencing provides safety buffer

between parklet and traffic• In larger areas, fencing can provide off-leash areas

Waste Station• Gives easy access to bags and a

place to dispose of pet waste.• Sourced from PetWasteCo

Shade (Structures or Plants)• Provide shade to stay cool on hot days• temporary structure was required

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SCALABLE DESIGNAdaptable Designs for

Many Site Sizes

Small

• “Parklet”• Street Parking Space• 8 ft x 10 ft

Medium

• Half-size• 15 ft x 30 ft

Large

• Full-size• 30 ft x 30 ft

*adaptable to more sizes than shown

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Core Build Principles - Identified as a part of any/all Pop-Up Park Builds. Core tasks were to create

a model that has:

• Feasibility-All parts must be small enough to move/ship;

• Durability- durable enough in construction and finishes to last multiple uses and multiple moves

without notable wear and tear;

• Flexibility--Modular, moveable pieces so park can be set up a variety of ways to accommodate

respective space and activation needs;

• Customizability- Public input panels may be changed to allow for revision or variation based on

public input needs;

• Desirability-Built components that met or exceeded MPC requirements or requests for pet and

people-friendly amenities (bone bench, waste station stands, step & repeat, etc.);

• Weather proof- Build components must take into account variable weather conditions

• Storage space- Built components must provide for some storage space

• Compliant-Must adhere to standards of safety, functionality and general permit/codes compliance.

Key Build Principles - Identified as parts of experience that may or may not become a Core Build

Principle following test and learn.

• Video screen for adaptable use and messaging;

• Scaffolding needed to display all banners and “sky” design components;

• Fencing to enclose puppy pens

• Accommodation for “Dogstin” banner/picture spot on back of installation

BUILD PRINCIPLES

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• Search for recommended local builder commences

February 3

• Identified and retained local builder able to construct via

shipping container or parklet-style designs within time

constraints-February 6

• Design finalized by MPC- February 27

• Design specs first delivered to local builder-February 27

• Worked to ensure construction requirements met or

exceeded Austin codes and/or permit requirements

February 3-27

• Local builder begins construction March 3

• Deadline date for items completed and loaded into

transport truck to begin travel to Austin-March 8

• Installation March 10-11

• Team collaborated with Austin officials and partner teams to

ensure the model was safe, functional, permit-able and

compliant. February 7-March 12

BUILDTimeline and Design Requirements

Trailhead Modular Design

Public Input and Storage Design

Public Input Construction

Dog Bone Bench Construction

TV Cabinet w/ storage on Hidden Wheels

5 days for construction

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Core Installation Principles - Identified as a part of any/all Pop-Up Park Installations. Core tasks

were to create a model that is:

• Safe

• Efficient

• Secure

• Employs locally-owned companies for services as needed and able

• Utilizes available utilities well

Key Installation Principles - Identified as part of experience that may or may not become a Core

Installation Principle following test and learn (in Austin or other locations).

• Moving services will need to be obtained if design and build components stay the same in 2017

• Scaffolding/staging services will need to be obtained if design components stay the same in 2017

• Storage unit will need to be maintained at that square footage, if design and build components

stay the same for 2017

• Standards for maintaining K9 grass must be maintained onsite and conducted before, during and

after each installation.

• Nashville installation support services retained were Two Men & A Truck.

• Austin installation support services retained included: Austin Events & Lighting for scaffolding/stag-

ing crew; local water delivery service for ballasts and potable water needs; local security firm for

overnights.

INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES

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• Installation materials identified and obtained February 24 through March 9

• Utilities needs identified, local assistance procured and arrangements made-February 20-March 9

• Installation Build was conducted from 6pm-12am-March 10 with; ◦ 2 movers unloading & placing items into the space ◦ 6 events/production personnel setting up scaffolding &

hanging banners ◦ 3 Nashville Civic Design Center team members ◦ 1 water utilities personnel on-site managing that

component ◦ 2-3 other partners assisting at any given time

• General Installation Order of Operations on March 10 ◦ Staging scaffolding installed ◦ Water ballasts placed and prepared for filling ◦ Backdrop Banners installed ◦ Items delivered to the space and unloaded from the

transport truck ◦ Drainage tiles laid ◦ K9 Grass rolled out ◦ Amenities placed (hydration, waste, plants, etc.) ◦ Trailhead assembled and placed ◦ TV/Public input station stacked ◦ All signage mounted and installed

INSTALLATIONInstallation Components and Timeline

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INSTALLATIONInstallation Components and Timeline• Daily Maintenance Needs on March 10-11:

◦ Manage any pet waste issues immediately with water, etc. ◦ Wipe down any surfaces. Remove and deposit trash & recycling. ◦ Notate public input key topics and visitor numbers. ◦ TV and “swag” stored in lockable back of Public input piece ◦ Smallwares put away and moveable pieces placed towards the back of the park ◦ Spray down K9 grass. ◦ Ensure security has arrived, conduct walk-through and instruct before leaving park ◦ Walk through space looking for any installation or smallware integrity or structural issues, ask

security to report any overnight issues, confirm time of return and relieve security ◦ Assign and/or manage space, storage and other needs for partners who bring materials, items

and/or dogs ◦ TV and “swag” put out each morning, generator connected and started ◦ Replace smallwares and moveable pieces to main park experience to prepare for days activities ◦ Water plants if needed ◦ Ensure security has arrived and instructed before leaving park

• Installation Tear-Down was conducted from 5:30pm-9pm-March 12 with ◦ 2 movers loading & placing items into the transport truck ◦ 5 events/production personnel removing hanging banners and scaffolding ◦ 1-3 Nashville Civic Design Center team members ◦ 1 water utilities personnel on-site managing that component ◦ 2-3 other partners assisting at any given time

• Installation Tear-Down Order of Operations on March 12 ◦ Transport truck arrives to remove items from space and load for return trip--larger pieces are

second after filling “the attic” with smallwares ◦ All amenities and smallwares loaded into transport truck ◦ K9 Grass rolled up ◦ Drainage tiles removed ◦ Backdrop Banners removed, rolled and prepared for load into transport truck ◦ Staging scaffolding removed ◦ Utilities personnel remove water ballasts, etc ◦ Gasoline removed from site ◦ Conduct final walk-through and report or communicate any issues prior to leaving the site

• Installation items and materials were placed in a (10’x25’) Nashville storage unit on March 14

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Before Installation

• Open asphalt area in city, little natural elements, no open green space

• Little or no opportunity for vibrant public life or social inter-actions

• Space is used for parking and lot is usually full of cars

After Installation

• Engaging natural space in urban context• Activates space for meeting and sharing of ideas• Sacrifice of four parking spaces brings benefit of urban park.

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