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Page 2 Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning <br />Understanding <br />FOCAL AREAS <br />A master plan will provide a distinct vision for the Pioneer Park moving forward. Taking a listen-first <br />approach to understanding the City, current use of the park, and future plans for recreation development <br />opportunities, ISG will ensure that the plan addresses both the community’s recreational and athletic needs. <br />With that in mind, ISG has identified the following focal areas that can help achieve success: <br />The 2018 Park System Plan noted <br />Pioneer Park as a top priority <br />and emphasizes the importance <br />of making both short- and <br />long-term improvements that will have <br />a lasting impact on the community. <br />The following City-wide park goals <br />will play an integral part in creating a <br />master plan that accommodates all <br />ages, demographics, and user groups: <br />Enhance social interaction <br />with year-round use <br />Create a welcoming space by balancing <br />athletics with community recreation <br />(welcoming to all and space allocation <br />is grounded with real data) <br />Improve accessibility with <br />ADA-compliant facilities that <br />encourage use by all <br />Encourage sustainability with <br />environmental protection <br />and enhancements <br />Celebrate community character by <br />integrating public art and placemaking <br />Promote active and healthy <br />lifestyles by offering healthy food <br />and fitness choices for all ages <br />Prioritize programming and <br />set the design standard for <br />other Little Canada parks <br />A BETTER <br />UNDERSTANDING <br />Circulation + Wellness <br />Trail Improvements + Lighting <br />The City has a solid trail system, but is <br />missing key links and is relying on sidewalks <br />for many segments. Multi-purpose trail and <br />connections throughout the community and <br />to larger regional networks is a high priority <br />for the community. We can help strengthen <br />trails, key connections, and provide support <br />facilities for trail users, and improve and <br />expand the internal trail loop system <br />within the park to bolster the connections <br />to the immediate neighborhoods. Trail <br />lighting, signage, and wayfinding will also be <br />incorporated into planning initiatives. <br />Safety + Accessibility <br />Safety + Accessibility Assessment <br />In every project, ISG strives to go beyond <br />basic safety and accessibility requirements <br />and looks ahead to what industry-related <br />design considerations can be addressed to <br />benefit the safety and security of future <br />users. Our team will anticipate upcoming <br />design trends and regulations, while <br />fundamentally integrating accessibility design <br />standards throughout each project’s design <br />process. This means ISG will look further <br />than what is typically considered accessible to <br />identify strategies that make users of all ages <br />and abilities feel welcome, safe, and secure <br />while enjoying the spaces designed. <br />Community-Focused Designs <br />Public Input <br />Community engagement is essential part of ensuring <br />that all voices are heard so that the needs of each park <br />user group and community member can be effectively <br />addressed—resulting in a holistic master plan that brings <br />the City the most value. Master planning efforts will be <br />centered around input that was gathered during the <br />City’s community engagement efforts, youth engagement <br />plan, focus groups, and interviews, in addition to an ISG <br />created Social Pinpoint site that will be used to collect <br />ideas, garner public support, and create excitement. <br />Recreational Amenities <br />All-Inclusive Playground <br />Universal use is the fundamental basis of design, and with <br />nearby residences being home to community members <br />of all ages, ISG will design facilities that are Americans <br />with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and accommodate <br />multi-generational user groups, including individuals with <br />challenged mobility, so that everyone can fully enjoy all. <br />Water Features <br />Parks should be welcoming to everyone and provide <br />a variety of amenities and recreation types to meet <br />multi-generational needs. Often times community parks <br />are focused only on children and those who are active <br />in programmed or group sports, which often leaves <br />park space unappealing to older adults, those without <br />children, and those who want to enjoy the park in a <br />small group or individual setting. To offer something <br />for everyone, we can integrate a variety of seating <br />options, shaded space and picnic areas, flex space for <br />programming, and interactive water features into designs. <br />Pioneer Park