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OPN ARCHITECTS + <br />CITY OF LITTLE CANADA 6 <br />Project Understanding & Approach <br />Catalyze Public Spaces <br />We work to intertwine buildings and site — within a neighborhood context — to build <br />a framework for meaningful experiences. In doing so, architecture augments our <br />relationship with our surroundings, amplifying our sense of place. A new community <br />building for Little Canada presents a unique opportunity to create a destination for <br />residents and the community at-large. It also is a place for the community to gather, <br />express itself, and be seen in a thoughtful and vibrant state. This is a place for sharing <br />ideas and more. This is a stage on which community acts together. <br />Flexible & Adaptable <br />Flexible meeting spaces, shared synergies, and outdoor spaces that support a variety <br />of programs and uses are all hallmarks of modern park facilities. These popular spots <br />magnetize people to the space and entice them to stay. Your park is a place for <br />community and gathering. It too should employ flexibility and provide amenities for <br />being a go-to destination. <br />Spark Joy & Inspiration <br />Human interaction is a vital component of a community. When people bond with friends <br />and neighbors, the entire community benefits from an improved quality of life, community <br />pride, and increased civic participation. We promote socialization by designing a <br />gathering spaces and taking measures to encourage spontaneous, friendly interactions. <br />Foster Healthy Habits <br />Beyond the traditional program of a community building that is part of a larger park <br />setting, there are also countless ways to impact the health and wellness of the <br />community through active programming and design that create a building and a <br />site that is an example of healthy movement. Inside a teaching kitchen or outside a <br />courtyard of fruit trees, a green roof, or a community garden teaches healthy habits. <br />Biophilic principles such as abundant daylight boosts energy and mood and areas of <br />prospect and refuge create a sense of safety. <br />A new community <br />building will be <br />an integral <br />component of <br />Little Canada’s <br />social fabric. <br />As Little Canada continues to evolve, this community building is an important step <br />as you seek to optimize and embrace future needs of your community. Little Canada <br />deserves a dynamic community building that is welcoming, comfortable, durable, <br />and timeless. OPN believes that buildings designed for the community to gather <br />must respond to specificities of people, place, and program. <br />No two communities are the same; nor should our approach to their projects. Every <br />project is unique and should reflect the physical and cultural landscape of a place. <br />Our designs are a manifestation of our client’s goals and objectives, influenced by <br />environmental and community needs. Our clients are important members of the <br />team, and we thrive in an engaged dialogue about the issues and ideas. Building on <br />the effort and planning to date, we will work in tandem with the city and TAC from <br />project kick-off through delivery. <br />You need a team that is equally well-versed in recreation and community center facility <br />needs. As a collective, our team is uniquely qualified to be Little Canada's partner on <br />this project because we share your belief that the new community center must: