Item #2 Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Presentation — original pdf

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Palm Park COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW Context: Waterloo Greenway Engagement Report PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT Available Online waterloogreenway.org/future Engagement Phases 1 2 3 GROUNDING June 2023–August Complete ENVISIONING September–November Complete CO-CREATING December–April 2024 Complete Project Launches Planning & Outreach Begins Outreach Continues Small Group Conversations (5) Review & Analyze Data Design Scenarios Gallery Walk Open Houses (2) Pop-Up Activity: Creek Show Virtual Survey Planning Phase III Phase III Outreach Public Meeting (1) Project Report Engagement Timeline JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2024 Project Launch Phase I Outreach Begins Virtual Survey Launches Small Group Conversations (Mtg #2) Creek Show Pop-Up Phase III Planning Gallery Walk Open Houses (Mtg #1) Public Meeting (Mtg #3) Summary Report Phase II Outreach Begins Engagement Strategies Tabling Events Flyering Block Walking Email Campaigns Partner Promotion Community Leader Outreach Marketing (social media, e-newsletters, press) Engagement - Overview SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS DESIGN CONVOS 93 93 30 9 Spanish Speakers + 84 English Speakers 54 Virtual + 39 Paper Surveys Completed 109 Comments 11 Palm School Alum 9 Palm School Alum 2 Palm School Alum TABLING POP-UP EVENT TOTAL ENGAGEMENT 939 1,055 2,024 Phase II Data - Local Representation SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78744 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78701 (Central South Austin–City Council District #3) Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How the redesign of Palm Park will transform surrounding areas? Cultural anchor to surroundings Place of gathering and play in East Austin Improve connectivity Honoring place/history of what once was Accessibility for East Austin residents Noise reduction from I-35 Business, neighborhood & Palm School connection Feel of what Palm Park should provide? Welcoming to all Peaceful & tranquil Oasis Family friendly Safe Natural Historic Informative/Educational space Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How to reflect history & culture in Palm Park? Murals/monuments/artwork History of East Austin families Honor the pool history Stories from past, present & future Celebrate Mexican American heritage Educational experiences for families Recognition of Palm School Alumni How to use the space in Palm Park? Bridge to Downtown Community gatherings Water Feature Family-friendly space Walking, games, meditation, gardens Rest space from urban areas Connection of East to West Austin Phase II Engagement - Outreach 1,994 Total Contacts Activities & Tabling Events Fiestas Patrias | September 14 | 42 Community Members AISD Showcase | September 23 | 66 Community Members Boo the Flu | October 7 | 48 Community Members Coffee w/Principal & Flyer Drop-off | October 10 | 90 Flyers Neighborhood Block Walking | October 12-16 | 500 Door Hangers Small Group Conversations | October 17, 19, 21 & 25 | 68 Participants Eastside Community School Alliance | Sept 15 & Oct 20 | 50 flyers Trail-or-Treat Event | October 28 | 50 Community Members Central Texas Interfaith Meeting | November 8 | 25 Community Members Creek Show | November 10-18 | 1,055 Participants PALM PARK CONCEPT DESIGN Context: Palm Park Context: Palm Park Community Comment Themes Park Trees Creek landscape is a significant component of Palm Park Family Space Separation of age groups Caregiver area Playscape Inspiration: Animals Tapping into the imagination of the community’s children MACC Summer Camp Workshop Gathering Space Places of Memory: Shelter House Places of Memory: Palm Park Pool Canopy proposed in shape of pool - made of material that responds to wind and sun, recalling the movement & reflections of water Community tables to allow for flexible use of space to support birthdays, group gatherings, etc. Community Identity Concept Plan Phase II: Confluence Project Update Phase 2: The Confluence 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Texas Capitol N Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center 13.5 Acres • • Off-street connectivity and mobility: 1 • • Outdoor classroom, gardens, and areas to mile of trails 200,000 plants and 1,500 trees Waterloo Greenway enjoy nature Phase 1 Completion in Summer 2026 Phase 3 Phase 2 • The Confluence: Connectivity, Park Access, and New Public Spaces Future Light Rail Trinity Street Butler Trail ESB MACC C e s a r C h a v e z Rainey St. Convention Center Palm Park Downtown Rail Station Red River Street 4 t h S t r e e t LAB Cypress Grove existing conditions 2016 Cypress Grove Cypress Grove November 2024 Creek Boardwalk existing conditions 2014 Creek Boardwalk Creek Boardwalk October 2024 Lattice Bridges existing conditions 2016 Lattice Bridges Lattice Bridges May 2024 Thank you! Questions?