desmare playground - Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association

CLOSE OUT REPORT
DESMARE
PLAYGROUND
SUBMITTED TO
Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association
SUBMITTED BY
Dana Brown & Associates, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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PARK SYSTEM STUDY
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3
KID’S CHARRETTE
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MASTER PLANNING
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PHASING & OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
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DANA BR WN
Asso iates
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The park system study categorizes the green spaces
of the area into playgrounds, passive green space, and
open green space. The walkability of this neighborhood
is encouraged through a proposed pedestrian
and bicycle network both within and outside the
neighborhood that connects the existing green spaces,
existing bicycle trails, and areas of attraction.
Dana Brown & Associates (DBA) was asked by the
Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association (FSJNA) to
develop a master plan for Desmare Playground located
at 3430 Esplanade Avenue in the city of New Orleans.
The neighborhood association’s goal was to revamp
the currently worn down playground and make it a more
welcoming place for children in the Bayou St. John
neighborhood.
Desmare Playground is the only playground in the
northern part of the neighborhood, but within just a
few blocks is Alcee Fortier Park, which offers a more
passive experience. The only other playground in the
neighborhood is Easton Park which has play structures,
ball fields, andEspenan
swing sets.
PARK SYSTEM STUDY
PARK SYSTEM STUDY:
The Faubourg St. John neighborhood in New Orleans
is characterized by its streets lined with fantastic live
oaks, proximity to City Park, and, of course, Bayou St.
John. Another one of the unique features of this area is
its abundance of green spaces, which are well-cared-for
by the neighborhood.
Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Park System Study
Playspot
City Park
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Desmare
Playground
CITY PARK
FAIRGROUNDS
St. Louis
Cemetry #3
Pitot House
Cabrini
High School
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Alcee
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Fortier Park
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Gentilly
Playground
LePage
Place
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Jack
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Park
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Kennedy
Place
DeSoto
Park
Moss
Place
neighborhood outlines
MID-CITY
BAYOU
ST. JOHN
Easton
Park
Espenan
Playground
Playspot
roads with heavy tree canopy
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PLAYGROUND
High School
CATEGORY
Alcee
existing bike lane
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Passive Fortier Park
Capdeville Place
Passive
City Park
Combination
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Stallings
Gentilly
Playground
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LePage
Place
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DeSoto Park
Easton Park Playground
Passive
Kennedy
Place
Playground
playgrounds
passive green space
open green space
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proposed circulation link outside of FSJ
existing off road bike trail
Pitot House
BAYOU ST. JOHN PARK SYSTEM STUDY
TREME-LAFITTE
proposed circulation link within FSJ
future bike lane within FSJ
GENTIL
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FAIRGROUNDS
St. Louis
passive green spaceCemetry #3
Desmare
Playground
open green space
neighborhood outlines
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playgrounds
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PARK
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future bike lane within FSJ
existing bike lane
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proposed circulation link outside of FSJ
existing off road bike trail
Gayarre
Park
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proposed circulation link within FSJ
Kruttschnett
Place
Degas House
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Capdeville
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DeSoto
Park
The DBA and FSJNA team organized a way to involve
the Bayou St. John community in the playground
planning process. On January 26, 2013 Desmare
Playground held a kid’s charrette where neighborhood
residents were invited out, with their children, to have a
chance to draw and express what they would like to see
in the new playground redesign. This was also a way
for residents to learn about the project and the design
process, as well as fund raising ideas and opportunities.
KID’S CHARRETTE
KID’S CHARRETTE:
The event was a success with a number of families
showing up and showcasing their creativity. DBA
supplied white boxes and sidewalk chalk for the kids to
draw playground ideas. These ideas ranged from swing
sets to duck ponds. This charrette made evident the
community’s love for the park space.
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MASTER PLANNING
MASTER PLANNING:
The master planning process was intended to bring
the Desmare Playground to a schematic design level
that included new playground equipment (in conjunction
with Dyna-Play), signage, paving, drainage, plantings,
and site furnishings. The new master plan includes
features such as new play structures for different
age groups, a new exercise station for adults, more
integrated circulation, overhead canopy areas to provide
shade, and a rain garden to manage stormwater on site.
Other site features include a water fountain that is dog
friendly, waste receptacles, and a new bleacher area for
the adjacent school softball fields.
All new design features in the park are ADA accessible,
including the aggregate paths. The existing basketball
court has been repurposed to hold play structures for
older children as well as a tricycle track for younger kids
to cycle around.
The design also includes a new facade for the
playground to be more welcoming and visible from
the street by raising the tree canopy along Esplanade
Avenue and the install of more attractive fencing. The
playground has a new entry with benches and plantings,
as well as a seat wall where chaperons can watch over
the children while they play.
TRICYCLE TRACK
ENTRY SEATING AREA
NEW ENTRY GATE DRAWING
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Tree Bosque over Aggregate
MASTER PLANNING
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Secondary Entry Gate
Bike Rack
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Exercise Station
AN
Water Fountain & Waste Receptacle
New Swing Set
AD
Seat Wall
New Fencing
EA
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New Entry
Benches
Rain Garden
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New Play Equipment
Tricycle Track
Bleachers
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PHASING & OPC
PHASING:
Phasing for the new Desmare Playground was
designed to be implemented as the FSJNA raises funds
for the park. Each phasing section can be constructed
in pieces or as a whole.
Red Phase:
Green Phase:
zz swing set
zz entry plaza
zz bike rack
zz seat wall
zz secondary
entry gate
zz 2 to 5 year old
play equipment
Purple Phase:
Orange Phase
zz exercise station
zz tricycle track
zz rain garden
zz 5 to 12 year old
play equipment
zz tree bosque
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OPINION OF PROBABLE COST:
PHASING & OPC
The budget below for the Desmare Playground
redesign project is for budgetary and fund-raising
purposes and can be broken up by materials (as show
below) or by phases.
Desmare Playground Opinion of Probable Cost
MATERIALS
QTY.
DEMOLITION
1
2
3
Concrete Removal
Fence Removal
Tree Removal
Total
UNIT
COST
TOTAL
NOTES
1,700 SQ. FT.
290
LF
8 EACH
$ 1.25 $ 2,125.00 center circle, bleacher area, entry path
$ 3.50 $ 1,015.00 all fencing
$ 200.00 $ 1,600.00 all trees are under 6" caliper
$ 4,740.00
470 SQ. FT.
3,600 SQ. FT.
$ 2.50 $ 1,175.00 6" crushed aggregate
$ 2.50 $ 9,000.00 6" crushed aggregate
$ 10,175.00
1
1
1
2
EACH
EACH
EACH
EACH
$ 500.00
$ 250.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 500.00
$ 250.00 with doggie bags
$ 3,500.00
$ 2,400.00 6' wooden bench
$ 6,650.00
2
1
200
100
EACH
EACH
LF
LF
$ 600.00
$ 600.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 600.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 13,800.00
AGGREGRATE
4
5
Bosque Area
Paths
Total
SITE FURNISHINGS
6
7
8
9
Bike Rack
Trash Can with dog waste receptacle
Drinking Fountain with dog station
Benches
Total
FENCING AND GATE
10
11
12
13
Aluminum Ornamental: Entry Gate
Aluminum Ornamental: Side Gate
New Fencing: 4' high aluminum ornamental
New Fencing: 4' high chain linked
Total
ENTRY AREA
14
New Entry: iron work/columns
Total
$ 12,000.00 columns and iron work
$ 12,000.00
CONCRETE
15
16
17
18
4" Concrete Paving
Brick Column
Seatwall with Cap
Painting on court
Total
1,900
6
40
600
SQ. FT
EACH
LF
SQ. FT
$ 4.00
$ 320.00
$ 125.00
$ 4.00
$ 7,600.00
$ 1,920.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 2,400.00
$ 16,920.00
paths and entry
16"x36"
18" wide; 15" high
tricycle track
14,600 SQ. FT.
20 EACH
10 EACH
30 1 Gal.
200 SQ. FT
3,000 SQ. FT
1 EACH
$ 2.00
$ 350.00
$ 350.00
$ 5.00
$ 8.00
$ 2.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 29,200.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 150.00
$ 1,600.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 49,450.00
Entire site after concrete removal; can be done in phases
Cypress, Red Maples, American Elms; guaranteed for one year
need to be selected by a LA; guaranteed for one year
along fence on west side of property line
140 SQ. YD.
120 1 Gal.
$ 3.00 $ 420.00
$ 5.00 $ 600.00 Pink Muhly, Louisiana Irises, Dwarf Umbrella
$ 1,020.00
LANDSCAPING
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Site Grading
New Trees
Bosque Trees
Fig Vine (1 Gal. at 36" on center)
Shrub Bed prep
Hydro‐seeding
Arborist Inspection
Total
RAIN GARDEN
26
27
Regrading
Wetland Plantings (1 Gal. at 18" on center)
Total
PLAY EQUIPMENT
28
29
30
31
32
Swings
Exercise Station
5 to 12 year old structure
2 to 5 year old structure
Concrete Estimate for Equipment Bases
Total
Materials Total
8% Designer's Fee
15% Contingency
4' wide; double
4' wide
along Esplanade Ave.
along west side property line
4,500 SQ. FT.
TOTAL
$ 36,336.86
$ 10,578.85
$ 61,540.35
$ 67,470.59
$ 6.00 $ 27,000.00
$ 202,926.65
$ 317,681.65
$ 25,414.53
$ 47,652.25
Live Oaks & Crepe Myrtles for pruning; pricing will depend on inspection
Includes demo and hauling away of existing equipment
All four pieces
Includes demo and hauling away of existing equipment
Includes demo and hauling away of existing equipment
4" slab, 3000 psi
survey done
$ 390,748.43
DESMARE PLAYGROUND OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
**NUMBERS CORESPOND TO THE ATTACHED LABELED PLAN**
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Perspective looking from the baseball field out onto the new center play equipment
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