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From YouTube: Millennium Park Design Meeting #1 - 2/4/2021
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A
That's
tonight
so
welcome.
This
is
the
millennium
park
community
meeting
it's
the
first
meeting,
it's
in
a
series
of
three
meetings.
My
name
is
allison
perlman
and
I'm
the
project
manager
for
boston
parks
and
I'm
thrilled
to
be
here
tonight
with
you
all.
I
want
to
acknowledge
those
who
were
able
to
make
this
meeting
tonight.
I
know
it's
hard
to
take
time
for
these
meetings
and
people
are
feeling
pretty.
A
I
guess
a
lot
of
zoom
fatigue
is
what
I've
heard
recently,
but
I
I
do
think
that
you
know
just
judging
by
the
number
of
attendees
is
already
up
to
30.
The
this
park
is
really
special
that
you
know
as
much
as
we
are
kind
of
being
bombarded
by
zoom
meetings.
We
have
30
people
here
tonight
to
show
us
how
important
this
park
is,
so,
whether
you
visit
it
for
soccer
games
or
walking
or
just
going
up
viewing
meteors.
A
I
think
this
park
is
incredibly
active
and
well
loved.
So
I
believe
I
wanted
to
welcome
any
electeds.
I
didn't
see
any
in
the
attendees,
but
if
I
somehow
missed
you
just
raise
your
hand,
and
so
we
can
make
sure
that
we
acknowledge
you
and
if
you
want
to
say
anything,
we
can
let
you
have
a
minute
while
you're
doing
that.
I
also
want
to
just
kind
of
jump
into
a
few.
How
to's
and
what
to
expect
tonight
before
we
go
into
the
presentation.
C
Yes,
my
name
is
peter
favreto,
I'm
just
here
from
city
councilor,
matt
o'malley's
office.
I'm
just
here
to
take
some
notes
and
see
how
the
meeting
goes.
C
C
And
as
peter
mentioned
just
here,
to
take
notes
and
hear
the
feedback
and
thanks
for
having.
A
A
Jack.
Okay,
so
I
want
to
acknowledge
all
those
who
are
unable
to
attend
tonight.
We
are
recording
the
meeting
and
we'll
post
to
the
project
website
within
a
week.
So
please
share
what
you
learned
tonight
and
direct
your
neighbors
friends
and
family
to
our
website,
which
is
at
the
bottom
of
the
slide
here
for
them
to
view
when
their
schedule
allows
next
slide.
A
Speeding
will
be
different
from
our
past
community
meetings,
as
circumstances
have
put
most
of
our
engagement
activities
online
to
the
size
of
the
meeting.
We
chose
a
webinar
style
presentation
by
our
design
team,
and
then
we
will
follow
that
by
a
question
and
answer
discussion
with
you.
This
is
fairly
different
from
our
in-person
meetings.
You
can
see
us,
but
we
can't
see
you.
I
certainly
miss
seeing
all
your
faces.
A
However,
with
this
many
people,
we
found
that
security
measures
are
important
to
provide
uninterrupted
meeting,
but
we
would
love
to
hear
your
thoughts.
So
if
you
are
on
a
computer
or
tablet,
you
can
submit
questions
and
comments
via
the
question
answer
feature
or
you
can
select
the
raise
hand
feature
which
is
at
the
bottom
of
your
screen.
In
the
raised
hand
feature
you
will
ask
your
question
verbally
and
then
the
question
and
answer
you
just
type
in
your
question
or
your
comment,
and
we
will
address
that
during
the
question
and
answer
discussion.
A
I
don't
believe
we
have
anybody
on
the
phone
christine.
Do
we
have
anybody
calling
in?
No,
we
don't
okay,
so
I
won't
go
over
how
you
you
interact
if
you're
on
the
phone
next
slide,
we
want
to
ensure
this
conversation
feels
accessible
to
everyone
and
each
one
of
you
feels
comfortable
sharing
your
questions
and
comments.
A
Please
be
respectful
and
mindful
of
others
time,
so
everyone
has
the
opportunity
to
participate,
keep
questions,
project,
specific
and
not
personal,
to
encourage
conversation
which
is
solution
driven
and
once
you've
submitted
or
asked
a
question.
Please
wait
till
others
have
an
opportunity
to
ask
questions
before
submitting
another
one.
A
A
Next
slide,
I'd
like
to
acknowledge
our
exceptional
team
for
the
project
from
the
city.
We
are
joined
by
boston
park
staff,
tom
timmins
he's
the
contract
compliance
manager
for
millennium
park.
I
imagine
many
of
you
know
who
he
is.
He
has
spent
many
hours
at
millennium
park,
whether
he's
working
to
make
sure
the
park
is
safe
and
well
cared
for
or
he's
just
walking
the
pathways
in
his
free
time.
A
We
also
are
joined
tonight
by
christine
brandeo,
our
outreach
coordinator.
She
helps
establish
parks,
friends,
groups,
she's
also
a
zoom
expert
and
one
of
our
moderators
tonight
and
jack
introduced
himself,
but
I
just
want
to
acknowledge
all
of
his
work
with
the
community.
I
know
that
you
help
residents
tap
into
city
services
and
help
facilitate
neighborhood
concerns.
So
thank
you
for
joining
us
tonight
and
thanks
for
being
part
of
the
team
and
then
from
our
oh
and
one
more.
A
I
just
realized
that
commissioner
woods
is
here
also
who
has
been
a
huge
advocate
to
expanding
access
to
the
community
on
these
public
meetings
and
making
sure
to
sit
down
and
listen
to
everyone.
So,
commissioner,
I'm
so
happy
for
you
to
join
us.
Do
you
want
to
say
something.
B
F
I'm
unmuted
now
I
think
thank
you,
everyone
for
joining
us.
Sorry,
I'm
on
a
few
minutes
late,
just
getting
off
a
call
thanks
for
engagement,
the
design
of
this
park
and
how
we
move
forward
in
this
process
is
all
based
on
the
community
feedback
that
we
receive
during
this
process.
F
So
we'd
love
to
take
it
all
back
whether
it's
has
to
do
specifically
with
the
playground
hearing
the
stuff
we're
talking
about
or
if
it's
stuff
on
the
side,
I'm
happy
to
take
emails
and
to
address
separate
conversations
of
how
we
can
move
things
forward.
But
your
engagement
tonight
is
really
important
and
that's
what's
going
to
drive
this
process
forward.
So
thanks
for
joining
and
happy
to
listen
in.
A
A
You
know
I
would
love
to
introduce
everyone
separately,
but
I
just
have
to
say
this
team
is
outstanding
and
cdm
smith
has
been
part
of
millennium
since
the
very
beginning
when
this
park
was
converted
from
a
landfill
to
a
park.
So
we
have
experts
not
only
in
the
areas
of
landscape,
architecture
and
engineering,
but
experts
and
park
infrastructure
and
development
of
open
space.
So
we
are
in
good
hands
for
this
playground.
Renovation
next
slide,
so
the
the
park
lifetimes.
This
is
kind
of
an
illustration
of
what
happens
with
the
park.
A
A
It
becomes
part
of
once
we're
finished
with
construction.
It
goes
into
the
maintenance
status,
so
it's
really
maintained
and
we
have
supplemental
contracts
up
at
millennium.
Also,
during
that
time,
we
we
really
utilize
3-1-1,
which
is
a
huge
resource.
If
you
don't
know
what
it
is,
you
can
simply
call
3-1-1
or
use
the
3-1-1
app
and
it's
a
great
tool
to
communicate
your
parks,
related
concerns
and
issues,
old
city
parks,
city
and
parks,
related
concerns
and
issues.
So
I
encourage
you
to
use
that
tool
and
then
we
go
back
to
design
and
construction
again.
A
It
goes
through
this
whole
other
process,
and
then
we
come
back
again
years
later
next
slide,
there's
also
a
lot
of
considerations
guiding
park,
design
which
includes
city
of
boston,
priorities,
community
input
such
as
tonight,
safety
and
regulatory
guidelines
and
our
own
parks
and
recreation
goals
which
support
city
of
boston
priorities.
We
bring
all
those
things
together
and
our
design
team
brings
their
listening
skills,
expertise
and
creativity
to
create
a
fantastic
park,
design
next
slide
during
the
project
planning.
B
A
Provide
diverse
and
balanced
programming
promote
meaningful
and
inclusive
community
engagement,
create
adaptive
and
resilient
landscapes
and
promote
connection
both
physically
within
the
neighborhoods,
but
also
between
neighbors
next
slide
for
the
millennium
park
project.
Our
scope
of
work
includes
improvements
to
the
playground,
pathways
and
restroom
feasibility
study,
specifically
the
team
reviews.
Existing
conditions
and
uses
identifies
new
playground
elements
reflective
of
the
community
and
translates
this
into
a
plan
to
upgrade
the
playground,
safety,
servicing
and
access.
The
team
will
also
assess
feasibility
of
a
new
restroom
facility
and
replace
and
repair
damaged
pathways
or
parking
areas.
A
I
want
to
also
acknowledge
that
I've
heard
from
several
people
about
the
potential
for
a
dog
park
or
community
gardens
in
millennium.
Our
current
millennium
park
project
funding
is
specifically
earmarked
for
the
playground,
pathways
and
restroom.
The
scope
and
budget
was
voted
on
and
approved
by
the
city
council,
so
boston
parks
cannot
reallocate
this
funding
for
another
use,
such
as
a
dog
park
or
community
gardens.
A
A
A
However,
if
you
are
interested
in
furthering
this
conversation-
which
I
know
many
many
of
you
are
please
reach
out
to
me
directly
again-
my
email
is
alison,
a-l-l-I-s-o-n,
dot,
pearlman,
p-e-r-l-m-a-n
boston.gov
and
you
can
simply
go
to
the
project
website
and
you
can
find
my
email
there
too,
and
I'm
happy
to
figure
out
how
we
move
these.
These
really
important
issues
to
you,
whether
it's
the
community
garden
or
the
dog
park,
happy
to
take
that
conversation,
offline
and
figure
out
strategies
to
move
those
conversations
forward.
A
Since
this
project
includes
a
playground
design,
I
wanted
to
go
over
a
few
items.
We
look
for
to
help
diversify
play
for
all
abilities.
There
are
five
elements
of
inclusive
play
which
we
consider
as
a
playground.
Design
is
developed.
It's
important
to
meet
all
these
elements
to
ensure
we
are
creating
a
vibrant
play,
experience
for
all
children
and
all
abilities
next
slide.
A
These
five
elements
include
social
and
emotional,
physical,
sensory,
cognitive
and
communication
oftentimes.
We
will
look
for
each
play
feature
to
meet
many
of
these
elements
in
order
to
expand
the
play
value
for
kids.
Later
in
the
presentation,
you
will
see
a
few
precedent
images
which
highlights
some
of
these
elements
next
slide.
A
This
meeting
will
be
followed
by
our
team,
creating
a
few
different
preliminary
design
ideas.
Based
on
what
we
hear
tonight,
we
will
come
back
for
community
meeting
number
two
sometime
in
march,
where
we
share
the
design
ideas
with
you
and
hear
your
thoughts
on
each
of
them.
Our
team
regroups
again
further
develops
design
and
returns
for
our
final
community
meeting
in
april
or
may
where
we
say
this
is
what
we
heard
did
we
get
it
right?
A
G
G
26
of
those
years,
I've
been
working
with
my
colleague,
glenn
howard
on
the
millennium
park
site,
and
I'm
very
excited
to
be
here
with
you
tonight.
You
can
see
the
wonderful
facility
here,
one
of
the
aerial
photos
that
we've
taken
over
the
lifetime
and
some
of
the
spectacular
views
of
the
neighborhoods
and
of
the
city
of
boston
itself.
I'm
very
happy
to
be
here
with
glenn,
howard
and
other
members
of
our
team
tonight
to
talk
about
the
project.
G
Here's
another
spectacular
view
showing
some
of
the
completed
work
not
only
of
the
original
millennium
park
site,
but
also
the
14
acres
that
we
were
able
to
bring
online
at
the
former
school
site
in
2015,
another
very
exciting
project
that
we
were
involved
in
and
something
that
we're
all
very
proud
of.
In
addition,
there's
several
hundred
acres
of
passive
recreation
areas
and
open
space
and
like
many
areas
of
boston,
great
views
of
the
charles
river.
So
we're
very
excited
about
that.
G
Many
folks
don't
realize
that
the
millennium
park
site
was
actually
operated
as
the
former
gardner
street
landfill
from
the
1940s
through
the
1980s
as
part
of
the
investigation
work
in
the
1995
era,
myself
and
some
of
my
colleagues
were
out
and
identified
the
limits
of
waste
and
work
to
identify
other
environmental
conditions
and
requirements
for
closing
the
landfill.
In
addition,
we
worked
with
alice
hennessey
and
assistance
advisory
committee
on
the
vision
for
millennium
park
and
in
2000
the
millennium
park
facility
was
dedicated
a
very
exciting
day.
G
One
of
the
photos
here
on
the
bottom
right
shows
folks,
the
promenade
or
the
point
of
the
landfill
and
the
black
mound
is
actually
textured
hdpe
liner,
that
was
used
to
close
and
cap
and
protect
folks
to
use
the
park,
and
we've
worked
with
the
city
to
complete
monitoring
of
the
site.
G
Since
it's
since
it
was
opened
and
continued
to
this
day,
the
cap
itself
is
made
up
of
several
layers,
as
you
can
see,
from
the
graphic
on
the
left
hand,
side,
and
this
photo
here
shows
several
pictures
of
the
construction
starting
back
in
1997
through
november
2000.
G
G
D
Thank
you
bob.
Thank
you
alison
again,
I'm
glenn
howard,
I'm
a
landscape
architect
very,
very
privileged
to
be
working
on
this
project.
Again,
I
I
can
say
it
was
definitely
one
of
the
highlights
of
my
career
when
we
capped
and
closed
the
landfill
and
converted
this
into
the
recreation
space.
It
is
I'm
a
resident
of
boston
and
I
get
out
here
on
a
regular
basis,
we're
involved
in
the
upgrade
of
the
west
roxbury
high
school
facility
in
2015,
and
I
know
both
facilities.
D
You
know
people
share
both
of
them,
so
the
main
scope
as
alison
said
on
this
we're
primarily
the
the
exciting
part,
is,
is
really
looking
at
the
playground
facility
understanding.
This
is
a
regional
park,
it's
become
a
regional
park
and
the
playground
facility's
been
there
for
20
years.
So
that's
that's
the
primary
component.
I
think
most
people
are
excited
about,
as
allison
mentioned.
D
We
also
are
we've
already
pretty
much
walked
every
foot
of
the
pathways
and
parking
lots
and
roadways,
and
and
noted
the
condition
of
everything
and
repaving
or
replacing
or
whatever.
We
need
to
do
that'll,
be
part
of
this
project
and
then
just
coming
up
with
a
concept
plan
for
a
restroom
facility
which
I'll
talk
a
little
bit
about
next
slide.
Please
so
a
very
important
piece
of
any
project.
We
do.
We
call
it
the
site
analysis.
D
Anyone
who's
been
to
one
of
the
public,
the
public
process
for
a
boston
project,
realizes
that
we
do
this
on
every
project.
It's
a
key
to
making
sure
we
understand
all
the
aspects
of
the
surroundings
of
each
site.
What's
going
on
on
the
site,
we're
very,
very
lucky
on
this
one,
like
I
said,
we
were
involved
in
this
20
years
ago,
so
we're
pretty
familiar
with
everything.
This
slide
is
a
bird's
eye
view
and
I'm
going
to
just
quickly
walk
through
some
of
the
key
elements.
D
The
park
sits
about
80
feet
above
the
surrounding
grade.
That
was
kind
of
the
finished
elevations
we
ended
up
around
the
property.
Adjacent
to
the
park
is
primarily
mostly
undeveloped.
There's
hundreds
of
acres
of
conservation
land
to
the
east,
there's
the
dumpling,
the
dump
shoreline
urban
wild,
which
was
not
actually
part
of
the
landfill
back.
D
When
we
closed
it,
but
there
was
a
lot
of
waste
that
was
in
that
area,
so
our
plants
really
had
a
big
component
of
cleaning
that
up
and
pulling
all
the
material
out
of
there,
and
I
don't
remember
a
lot
of
cubic
yards
of
tires
and
all
sorts
of
of
machinery
and
things
came
out,
so
that's
really
become
a
really
nice
naturalized
area
of
the
park
and,
like
I
said,
that's
called
the
dump
shore
the
dump
shoreline
urban
wild,
the
west
roxbury
urban
wild
is
another
natural
area.
D
That's
I
think
everybody
sees
that
when
you're
going
by
on
the
vfw,
it's
all
the
marshland,
that
kind
of
isn't
between
the
vfw
and
the
school
and
over
towards
the
cemeteries.
There
is
a
threatened
species
on
on
our
site
that
we
have
to
consider,
which
is
the
bobo
link.
Bird.
D
The
36
bus
provides
public
access
with
a
drop
off
jason
to
the
bus.
Stop
is
the
fairly
new
sports
complex
that
we
did
five
years
ago
at
the
high
school
that
we're
also
fortunate
to
work
on
to
the
left
of
the
red
arrow
at
the
entrance
is
the
department
of
public
works
facility
and
a
boston
parks
maintenance
facility
is
in
there
also
being
80
feet
above
the
surrounding
grade.
It's
pretty
windy
on
the
site.
I
get
a
lot
of
questions.
I've
had
you
know.
D
After
20
years,
I've
had
people
ask
me:
how
come
the
trees
that
you
guys
have
out?
There
are
so
short
after
20
years
and
part
of
it's
the
fact
that
it's
on
a
landfill,
but
it's
you
know
it
gets
very
windy
if
you've
been
up
there,
and
that
also
is
one
of
the
factors
on
why
the
trees
have
been
slower
to
grow.
So
we
get
the
north
west
and
east
winter
winds
and
we
get
the
nice
south
west
cool
breezes
in
the
summer.
D
Further
to
the
left
is
the
canoe
launch
into
the
charles
river
that
we
put
in
as
part
of
phase
one
or
the
original
park.
The
dark
parallel
lines
that
you
see,
kind
of
going
all
around
those
represent
the
steeper
slopes,
they're
mowed
once
a
year
and
the
depth
to
the
cap
of
the
landfill
is
only
two
feet
over
most
of
those
areas,
so
you
won't
see
trees
growing
up.
I
get
that
question
a
lot
too.
How
come
the
slopes
haven't?
Naturalized?
How
come
it's
not
forested?
D
They
have
to
mow
that
that's
part
of
a
department
of
environmental
protection
requirement,
so
you
won't
see
trees
growing
in
there
and
that's
something
we
have
to
always
take
into
consideration.
The
orange
dash
lines
represent
the
access
roads
and
pathways.
D
Since
that
is
one
of
the
parts
of
this
project
within
the
dashed
line,
you
can
see
the
green
spaces,
they
represent
the
numerous
soccer
fields
that
we
have
in
the
park
and
then
the
dark
circle
in
the
center
is
what
we're
all
excited
to
talk
about
tonight,
which
is
the
existing
playground
that
we'll
be
looking
to
renovate
next
slide
please.
D
H
B
D
Zoomed
in
image
of
the
playground
area,
one
logistical
point
for
those
who
are
on
their
computers:
there
is
a
small
double
line
on
the
right
of
the
presentation.
It's
two
vertical
little
lines.
We
don't
plan
on
zooming
in
or
out
of
any
of
these
slides,
but
you
can
actually
click
on
those
double
lines
and
you
can
enlarge
or
reduce
the
size
of
this.
The
presentation
slides,
if
you
can't
see
something
you
might
be
able
to
to
zoom
in
on
your
own,
so
something
to
keep
in
mind.
D
D
We
also
had
a
separate
area
for
swings.
Each
area
was
completely
enclosed
with
a
four
foot
high
chain-link
fence.
This
was
very
common
back
in
the
90s,
a
lot
of
the
playground
manufacturers
produced
equipment
that
was
geared
very
specifically
for
age
groups
and
usually
on
most
cases,
especially
in
urban
parks.
They
were
fenced
in.
D
In
this
case,
we
do
have
the
parking
area
down
the
south.
We
have
shade
structures
with
benches
and
some
picnic
tables
outside
the
fence
play
and
fenced
in
play
areas.
The
dark
red
dash
line
is
the
parking
lot
and
that's
where
the
accessible
entrances
are
to
the
entire
park
from
this
parking
lot
anyway.
D
The
green
space,
just
above
the
parking
area,
is
an
area
we
looked
at
20
years
ago
as
a
possible
location
for
a
future
restroom
building.
When
the
landfill
was
closed,
we
did
add
a
water
line
and
a
sewer
line
to
that
location.
Just
in
case
the
parks
department
ever
did
want
to
consider
adding
a
restroom,
and,
as
I
mentioned,
this
is
something
we
will
be
looking
at
just
to
just
at
a
conceptual
level
and
we're
going
to
be
asking
for
your
input
on
that
also
tonight.
D
We
understand
that
parkway
soccer
and
other
groups
use
this
area
to
assemble
and
to
check
in
during
events.
So
we
want
to
make
sure
that
anything
we
do
that'll
be
taken
into
consideration
and
that
space
would
still
be
utilized
and
available
for
those
activities.
The
lighter
orange
dashed
lines.
Those
are
the
walking
and
jogging
trails.
D
D
Finally,
those
red
squiggly
lines
just
to
the
just
at
the
top
from
the
playground.
Those
are
what
we
call
desire
lines
and
over
the
years
we've
had
a
lot
of
people
that
are
going
back
and
forth
between
field
b
and
the
playground
they're.
D
Not
you
know
it's
a
little
out
of
the
way
to
go
up
and
around
the
pathway,
so
people
have
been
going
up
and
down
there's
some
other
there's
some
of
those
on
the
other
end
of
the
park
too,
by
the
overlooks
those
concern
us
because,
as
bob
mentioned,
you
know
this
is
a
capped
landfill
and
I
mentioned
those
slopes
only
a
couple
of
feet
to
the
the
liner.
So
we
want
to
definitely
take
that
into
consideration
and
think
about
what
we
can
do
to
improve
that
situation
in
the
design.
D
D
D
Department
of
environmental
protection
is
going
to
have
to
approve
any
improvements
we
do
since
this
is
on
a
cap
and
a
closed
landfill,
and
then
we
always
you
know
the
boston,
parks
and
recreation
maintenance
department
always
really
likes
to
review
our
plans
and
and
get
involved
in
in
some
of
the
improvements
we're
doing
just
to
make
sure
that
what
we're
doing
doing
is
going
to
put
an
overburden
on
on
the
maintenance
activity.
D
So
we
have
a
lot
of
opportunities
here,
like
I
said
when
we
designed
this,
the
whole
thinking
of
how
playgrounds
were
designed
has
changed
a
lot
in
20
years.
There's
an
opportunity
to
provide
more
inclusive
play
here,
add
more
play
opportunities
to
meet
the
needs
of
developing
children
of
all
ages
and
abilities.
D
D
We
started
to
go
back
to
using
a
lot
more
natural
elements
to
customize
different
activities
and
components
for
kids
to
play
on,
in
conjunction
and
in
addition
to
more
structured
play,
we
do
have
a
desire
to
create
you
know
this
has
become
a
regional
destination,
so
we'd
like
to
really
design
a
facility
with
your
input,
understanding
what
you
want
to
really
make
this
a
destination
playground
and
then
to
expand
the
player
to
include
the
slope
potentially.
D
If
the
budget
allows
to
include
that
slope
that
I
was
talking
about,
we
know
there's
some
issues
on
it
with
the
desire
lines
and
the
people
coming
in
and
going
I'm
going
to
show
some
pictures
of
some
playground.
Examples
where
they've
used
slopes
to
incorporate
play,
features
and
other
equipment
and
then
just
to
create
increase
access
and
exploration
while
maintaining
safety.
D
Everything
we
do
safety,
you
know,
obviously
comes
up
as
a
big
question.
You're
going
to
see
some
pretty
exciting
examples
that
I'm
going
to
show.
We
have
a
certified
playground
safety
inspector
on
this
team,
so
anything
we
do
will
be
reviewed
by
them
as
we
go.
They'll
be
involved
from
the
very
beginning
from
our
conceptual
planning
right
through
the
bidding
and
construction
documents.
So
with
that,
I
think
you
can
go
to
the
next
slide
please.
D
So
this
is
just
looking
a
little
more
detailed
like
I
said
the
equipment
was
all
put
in
20
years
ago.
It's
never
been
replaced
the
general
equipment,
slides
and
and
stairs,
and
things
like
that
are
still
in
pretty
good
shape,
but
you
can
see
the
roofs
have
really
suffered
a
lot
of
damage.
D
The
equipment
is
fairly
dated.
A
lot
of
the
surfacing
in
the
area
is
the
fiber
surfacing
that
we
put
in
and
that's
no
longer
considered
an
accessible
surface.
The
actual
safety
rubber
surfacing
is,
is
you
know
it's
gotten
worn
out.
It
needs
to
be
replaced.
The
chain-link
fence
is
surprisingly,
that's
around.
These
players
is
still
in
pretty
good
shape.
I
was
surprised
when
we
really
took
a
detailed
look
at
this,
and
then
this
was
all
set
in
a
concrete
curb
that
really
defined
those
areas.
D
The
big
black
line
that
goes
through
the
the
plan
here,
let
me
just
jump
to
the
next
slide
and
I
can
explain
this
a
little
bit.
D
This
graphic
kind
of
shows
you
it's
a
cut
through
the
playground,
so
you
can
see
on
one
side
of
the
playground
we're
much
closer
to
the
liner,
because
the
playground
is
flat
and
the
liner
actually
slopes
down
at
three
to
five
percent.
As
you
get
around
to
the
edges,
we
there's
more.
We
can
do
when
it
comes
to
footings
and
foundations
for
structures.
D
You
know
anything
we'll
put
in
is
going
to
have
a
concrete
foundation
on
it.
In
this
case,
when
we
did
this
the
shallower
footings,
we
actually
had
a
specialized
sil-footing
detail,
so
we
were,
we
were
able
to
do
some
more
creative
things
below
the
grade.
D
This
is
also
why
you
see
a
lot
of
the
trees
and
everything
out
there
growing
along
the
edges,
because
they've
got
five
to
six
feet
worth
of
soil
above
the
cap
for
the
for
the
landscaping
to
to
grow
next
slide,
please
so.
The
next
several
slides
are
examples
of
parks,
mainly
in
boston,
that
have
more
recent
renovations.
We're
just
going
to
show
a
few
things
to
try
to
get
everyone
excited
and
show
some
ideas
and
and
get
some
input.
D
We
haven't
started
thinking
about
anything
on
this
site.
That's
not
what
we're
doing
yet.
We
really
want
your
input
and
feedback.
This
is
your
park.
I
want
to
try
to
talk.
Allison
mentioned
the
five
elements
of
play
so
as
we're
going
through
the
three
or
four
of
these.
I'm
just
gonna
reiterate
what
she
said
and
maybe
just
expand
a
little
bit.
The
first
one
she
talked
about
was
social
and
emotional.
So
what
does
that
mean?
A
lot
of
older
play?
D
Equipment
is
very
structured
and
didn't
have
didn't,
leave
a
lot
up
to
the
kids
interpretation.
There
are
a
lot
of
options
these
days
with
playhouses,
elevated
sky
boxes.
You
can
create
a
forest
themed
playground
or
a
river
themed
playground
and
include
elements
that
allow
kids
to
discover
and
use
the
structures
in
a
way
they
imagine.
D
We
also
can
add
a
lot
of
custom
and
natural
materials,
steps
and
slopes,
and
you
know,
granite
blocks
and
and
create
specialized
elements
for
kids
to
climb
on,
might
not
even
be
something
specific
and
just
be
something
that
kids
can
envision,
whatever
the
kids
want
to
envision
them
to
be.
The
next
element
is
physical.
This
includes
equipment
that
helps
with
strength,
building
and
developing
motor
skills
flexibility.
D
We
want
to
provide
different
degrees
of
challenge
for
kids
of
all
ages,
abilities
and
even
kids
with
disabilities.
We
want
to
make
sure
that
there's
elements
included
for
for
them
next
slide,
please,
the
third
one
that
allison
mentioned
is
sensory.
D
This
includes
elements
in
the
playground,
maybe
that
have
different
colors
or
different
textures
kids
learn
a
lot
through
seeing
and
touching
elements,
also
movable
objects
or
reactionary
objects.
So,
by
doing
one
thing
something
else
happens
in
the
playground,
so
spinning
objects,
see-saws,
there's
a
lot
of
new
safe
equipment
with
a
lot
of
exciting
features.
Spinning
and
and
seesaws
you
know
at
one
time
we
didn't
put
seesaws
in
anymore
in
playgrounds,
but
now
a
lot
of
the
equipment,
they've
designed
them
to
be
very
safe
and
fun
and
reactionary.
D
The
fourth
one
is
cognitive:
that's
similar
to
sensory
includes
rope,
climbing
play
equipment
that
links
one
thing
to
another
things
that
allow
kids
to
master
an
activity,
different
challenges
that
provide
a
sense
of
accomplishment
when
they've
when
they've
actually
completed
a
climb-
or
you
know
another
finishing
spinning
through
something
next
slide.
Please
and
the
last
one
is
communication.
I
think
of
this
communication
as
equipment
and
features
that
help
kids
play
together
and
learn
from
each
other
equipment.
D
D
Next
slide,
please,
I
included
this
slide.
You
know
I
was
talking
earlier
about
what
we
did
20
years
ago,
which
was
you
know,
create
these
age
separation
structures
that
rage
separated,
enclosed
with
chain
link
fence.
You
know,
safety,
obviously,
is
a
concern.
D
D
So
it's
not
fenced
in,
but
it
still
creates
that
that
sense
of
space
and
closure
for
the
playground.
Now
I
just
was
out
sunday
and
the
one
on
the
lower
left.
I
thought
was
very
creative
too.
They
used
these
kind
of
blocks
that
double
as
kind
of
a
separate
separation
safety
border,
but
look
how
fun
that
is.
The
kids
can
climb
around
on
it
at
the
same
time
and
then
they
continue
to
timber
border
all
the
way
down.
So
the
space
has
a
defined
edge.
D
So
parents
can
you
know,
kind
of
educate
the
kids
that
are
in
there.
If
they're
concerned,
you
know
smaller
kids,
they
can
kind
of
define
where
the
kid
can
and
can't
go
where
the
children
play
and
where
they
don't.
You
know,
go
beyond
so
I
just
threw
that
in
as
some
some
interesting
ideas
for
separation
next
slide.
D
Please
and
finally,
this
is
we're
working
on
a
project
right
now
in
a
conservation
area-
and
I
mentioned
themed
playgrounds-
and
this
is
one
where
it's
near
the
charles
river
and
we
are
using
the
charles
river
theme
as
the
guiding
design
element.
D
We
propose
the
whole
playground
to
have
this
theme,
we're
using
the
playground
surfacing
colored
blue
as
the
imaginative
river.
At
the
beginning,
we
have
an
area
we're
calling
the
river
bank
on
one
side
is
a
small
sand
area
with
a
boat
rack.
It's
split
into
one
side
is
an
access,
it's
accessible
to
weird
wheelchairs,
with
a
digging
tool
against
just
a
small
sand
area.
D
We
have
a
three
foot:
high
landscape,
berm
around
it
with
a
tunnel
that
goes
through
it.
It's
an
actual
tim,
a
wood
tree
trunk
looking
tunnel
and
two
other
crossings
made
out
of
block
and
made
out
of
wood.
So
because
this
is
conservation
land
we
wanted
to
from
a
distance,
make
sure
the
whole
park
was
landscaped
and
natural,
but
provide
some
of
these
elements
through
the
berm
and
just
to
make
it
exciting
around
the
outside
is
a
zip
line.
D
There's
a
whimsical
cluster
of
balance,
elements
at
the
top
that
are
meant
to
be
a
forest
theme
and
can
double
as
an
outdoor
classroom
the
river
as
it
wraps
around
we're
calling
the
center
and
island
which
has
the
main
treetop
climbing
structure.
D
On
the
other
side
of
the
road.
We
have
a
six
foot
high
berm
that
we're
building
up
that's
going
to
be
landscaped
on
one
side
again,
keeping
with
the
fact
that
this
is
in
conservation
land
and
then
the
inside
is
going
to
be
a
series
of
climbing
structures
and
safe
rubber
safety
surfacing
and
there's.
Actually,
it
goes
up
six
feet
with
an
accessible
pathway,
so
even
a
wheelchair
can
get
up
and
then
there's
a
bridge
over
to
the
sky
structure.
D
And
finally,
as
you
pass
through
the
island,
we've
added
we're
adding
some
white
color
into
the
blue,
with
a
canoe
structure
to
kind
of
simulate
a
rough
water
area,
and
then
the
whole
playground
terminates
in
what
we're
calling
a
whirlpool.
D
B
D
A
Great,
thank
you
glenn,
so
I
think
that
slides
we're
just
to
try
to
start
to
generate
discussion
on
what
would
be
interesting
for
you
all,
especially
in
particular,
to
the
playground
and
what
you
think
that
your
kids
would
love
to
see.
What
would
bring
you
up
to
millennium
park
besides,
what's
already
happening
there
with
soccer
and
walking,
but
what
would
bring
you
to
bring
your
kids
up
to
millennium
park?
We
would
love
to
hear
from
you
today.
A
I
noticed
that
there's
not
too
many
questions
and
answers
or
questions
in
the
the
question
box.
So
if
you,
if
something
comes
up,
you
have
questions
about,
you
know
the
playground
or
pathways
or
restrooms
we'd
love
to
hear
it.
We'd
love
to
hear
why
a
restaurant
facility
is
important
to
you
or
are
the
pathways
meeting
your
needs
or
you
like
the
playground,
the
way
it
is,
but
you
would,
you
know
like
to
see
more
of
slides
or
whatever.
A
So
you
know
this
is
a
an
open
discussion
and
really
no
question
or
comment
is
ridiculous.
So
we'd
love
to
hear
it,
especially
if
you
have
kids
in
the
room,
get
them
on
there
and
and
sharing
their
their
ideas.
But
I
think
we
have
a
couple
questions
in
the
the
question
and
answers.
So
thank
you.
Thank
you
for
bringing
the
engagement
strategy
up
too.
It's
easy!
A
You
just
either
click
on
the
the
icon
for
the
question,
answers
and
type
it
in
or
you
can
raise
your
hand
and
we
can
verbally
call
on
you.
So
I'm
going
to
turn
over
to
john
he's
going
to
help
moderate
and
christine's
going
to
help
moderate.
So
john,
do
you
want
to
look
at
the
questions?
Answers
sure?
I'm
sorry,
let
me
just
before
you
start.
I
wanted
to
acknowledge.
Paul
sullivan
is
here
from
councillor
flaherty's
office.
So
thank
you
for
joining
us.
C
H
John
okay,
so
the
first
question
we
have
is
directed
towards
glenn
and
the
question
is:
are
the
trees
that
were
planted
in
millennium
park
native
species?
If
not,
would
you
consider
replacing
them
with
native
species.
D
I
think
most
of
the
ones
along
the
perimeter
are
white,
pines
and
and
oaks.
I
there's
no
plan
currently
to
be
replacing
any
plant
species,
but
I
would
say
that,
as
part
of
the
playground
design,
we
would
definitely
be
looking
for
to
include
native
species.
D
Like
I
said
we,
you
know
in
some
of
those
examples,
we'd
like
to
include
more
natural
elements
in
the
design,
especially
to
create
some
of
the
borders,
and
some
of
the
separation
that
I
discussed
native
species
would
definitely
be
a
priority
they're
replacing
any
plant
materials
over
the
entire
park,
or
anything
really
wouldn't
be
part
of
this
project.
At
this
time,.
G
H
D
Yep
we
can
do
that,
just
like
bob
said
we
need
to
as
we
get
a
little
more
if
we
get
further
along
in
the
concept
for
the
playground.
That's
definitely
something
we'd
want
to
be
doing,
and
we
have
to
look
at
the
overall
layout
for
the
playground,
the
depth
of
the
cap,
and
but
yes,
it's
definitely
something
that
would
provide
them.
You
know
positive
features
to
the
playground.
A
And
can
I
just
add
on
to
that
sheet
is
really
important
as
we're
seeing
the
days
are
getting
hotter
and
hotter
and
we're
trying
to
expand
tree
canopy,
so
we're
really
interested
in
wherever
we
can,
where
their
opportunities
are,
that
are
feasible
to
be
adding
trees,
and
I
think
playgrounds
are
a
great
place
for
trees
because
it
gets
so
hot
and
as
a
parent
sitting
there
on
the
bench,
I
need
some
shade
and
then
my
kids
do
too.
So
it's
definitely
something
that
we
consider
with
every
project.
E
Sure
I'm
david
wein,
I
live
in
roslindale,
but
we
very
often
come
to
the
to
millennium
park
and
my
friends
do
as
well.
E
One
of
them
is,
there's
a
need
to
improve
the
canoe
landing.
The
canoe
landing
is
there,
but
it's
not
well
used
and
it's
not
well
used
for
a
reason.
I
will
confine
my
comments
on
that
to
to
just
that
comment
and
I'll
provide
written
requests
to
to
continue
pursuing
that.
To
the
you
know,
you
guys
and
to
the
city
council.
E
Members,
second
is
related
to
the
pathways,
and
that
is
sort
of
in
scope,
and
that
is-
and
I
realize
we're
talking
about
a
capital
project,
but
two
friends
of
mine
had
been
attacked
by
loose
dogs
on
the
pathways
while
just
strolling
along
some
of
the
dog
owners
are
seem
to
feel
really
really
entitled,
and
I
think
that
obviously
enforcement
is
important.
E
But
that
really
shows
there's
a
need
for
for
a
dog
park
here,
and
I
really
urge
the
parks
department
and
the
city
council
recognizing
it's
out
of
tonight's
scope
to
pursue
this
very,
very
vigorously.
It's
been
many
years
and
and
there's
a
huge
unmet
need
and
there's
a
hundred
acres
or
more
in
the
park.
You
ought
to
be
able
to
find
a
couple
of
acres
for
that,
and
I
think
those
were
the
two
areas
that
I
wanted
to
bring
up
and
thank
you.
A
Thank
you
david.
I
just
so
thanks
for
bringing
up
the
the
kidney
landing,
we'll
we'll
add
it
to
the
list
of
issues
that
came
up
that
were
on
escape
scope
and
please
sorry
and
please
just
go
ahead
and
email
me
about
specifically
what
the
issues
are.
You
know
I'd
love
to
understand
that
better
and
then
also
just
the
off
leash
dogs.
A
I
I've
heard
this
from
so
many
people,
not
only
here
but
at
other
parks,
and
I
I
recognize,
I
think
the
parks
department
recognizes
that
it
is
it's
a
big
issue
and
we're
working
towards
getting
that
dog
park
in
every
neighborhood.
So
there
are
avenues
to
to
move
that
conversation
forward,
there's
strategies,
and
so
I'm
happy
to
discuss
with
people
what
those
strategies
are
just
you
know
through
a
different
route,
because
we
would
like
to
focus
on
the
pathways,
the
restroom
and
the
playground.
So
thank
you
for
your
comments.
H
So
moving
on
to
another
question,
there
was
a
few
questions
about
the
slope
and
including
slide
into
it.
One
comment
is:
could
stairs
be
used
along
that
slope
to
remove
the
desired
pass,
and
another
comment
was
that
they
used
that
slope
for
slide
and
for
sledding
in
the
winter,
so
it
might
be
important
just
as
a
slope.
D
Yeah,
the
answer
to
the
question
is:
yes,
I
think
if
we
were
able
to
incorporate
play
elements,
we
would
also
include
you
know
a
stair
that
would
go
up
to
the
top.
You
know
I
think
parents
would
want
to
be
able
to
get
up
and
down
quickly
if
their
kids
are
going
up
and
down
the
slope
too,
without
necessarily
getting
involved
in
some
of
those
elements.
D
So
yeah
a
stair
can
be
can
be
included,
and
then
we
would
need
to
look
a
little
closer
at
you
know
where
they're
actually
sledding
and
make
sure
that
we
don't.
You
know
if
there's
something
that's
out
there,
that's
a
popular
activity.
We
certainly
don't
want
to
be
just
taking
away
from
that
activity.
G
Hey
glenn,
if
I
could
add
to
that
a
little
bit
with
respect
to
the
sledding,
I
think
that's
actually
occurring
farther
down
the
slope
as
you
head
down
from
the
lower
pathway
to
the
playfield
itself
and
more
of
the
grassed
area,
and
as
long
as
it
isn't
damaging
to
the
cap
and
we're
creating
erosion.
I
think
the
sledding
is
a
fine
use
and
we
could
look
at
potentially
extending
stairways
to
connect
the
the
play
field
areas
with
the
playground
itself.
H
Well,
so
we
also
got
a
few
questions
on
bike
paths
and
having
a
dedicated
bike
path
versus
having
drawings
and
lineage
on
the
ground
to
separate
pedestrians
from
bicycles
throughout
millennium
park.
A
H
A
Okay,
I
I'm
pretty
sure-
and
I
may
have
to
bump
this
to
tom,
but
I'm
pretty
sure
that
we
don't
allow
bikes
in
the
park.
Is
that
correct
tom.
I
Oh
no,
I
was
unmuting
yeah,
it's
currently
not
supposed
to
have
bikes
on
the
walking
paths.
The
signs
have
the
you
know
the
the
track
for
how
long
the
walk
is,
and
it's
supposed
to
just
be
a
walking
path.
I
know
some
people
do
bike
on
it,
but.
G
And
I
would
add
to
that
as
well.
Allison
that
to
try
to
install
new
pathways
or
additional
pathways
on
those
slopes
would
be
very
prohibitive
because
of
the
landfill
line
or
underneath
you
wouldn't
be
able
to
construct
them
in
accordance
with
the
ep
regulations,
it
would
be
prohibitive.
D
B
D
G
The
mid-slope
path
was
actually
excavated
out
of
the
waste
in
order
to
create
it
and
to
create
stormwater
controls.
So
we
we
made,
we
physically
made
the
pathways
that
are
there
by
shaping
the
underlying
soil.
That's
why
it's
so
challenging
to
add
or
change
any
of
them.
We
are
looking
at
resurfacing
and
doing
things
to
make
the
walking
and
exercise
experiences
better
along
the
pathways,
but
additional
ones
would
wouldn't
be
possible.
H
Great
thank
you.
So
it
seems
like
there's
a
lot
of
comments
that
are
in
favor
of
restrooms
it's
important
if
one
wants
to
spend
hours
at
millennium
park
or
has
small
children,
one
question
was
what
goes
into
determining
the
feasibility
of
a
restroom
at
millennium
park
and
that
go
to
glen
or
bob.
G
Sure
so,
as
glenn
had
indicated
during
the
presentation,
one
of
the
things
that
we
did
do
initially
was
we
actually
created
the
where
the
water
bubbler
is.
We
brought
water
up
so
that
there
would
be
the
potential
to
add
water
for
flushing,
the
toilets
and
washing
hands,
and
that
type
of
thing
and
as
glenn
indicated,
we
did
bring
a
sewer,
pipe
and
conduit
up
for
electricity.
So
we've
done
some
leg
work
to
create
restroom
facilities.
What
we
would
be
looking
at
would
be
the
number
and
configuration
of
the
restrooms
family
restroom
opportunities.
G
You
know
how
they
would
be
constructed.
I
think
allison
you
had
some
examples
from
other
park
facilities.
You
were
speaking
about
the
other
day,
so
we
would
look
to
create
some
concepts
in
terms
of
what
the
building
and
the
the
area
could
look
like
and
maintain
some
of
the
gathering
spaces
and
whatnot
that
you
were
describing
glenn.
So
it
would
be
a
series
of
renderings
and
options
to
show
folks
and
then
from
that
we
would
be
able
to
help
the
parks
department
develop
your
cost
estimates
for
constructing
them.
G
One
thing
that
will
be
very
critical
is
any
type
of
building
on
a
landfill
structure
would
require
venting
systems
and
monitoring
systems.
The
high
school
building
and
the
parks
and
dpw
building
all
have
specialized
monitoring
systems
and
and
barriers
in
them
because
of
their
closeness
of
their
proximity
to
the
landfill.
So
those
would
all
be
part
of
the
considerations
that
would
go
into
the
study
and
looking
at
how
much
space
is
available
and
and
what
can
be
accommodated.
A
No,
but
I
did
want
to
there's
a
there's,
a
comment
in
here
about
the
concern
of
the
bathrooms
and
methane
and
that
there's,
you
know,
rule
of
no
closed
buildings
on
sites.
So
I
want
to
reiterate
that
if
we
did
a
restroom
facility
up
here,
we're
definitely
very
aware
of
any
of
these
issues
and
we
would
make
sure
that
we
are
within
well
within
safety
guidelines,
because
we,
you
know,
kids
are
using.
This
families
are
using
this
and-
and
you
know,
older
folks-
are
using
this
and
we're
clearly
not
going
to
build
anything.
G
And
and
all
of
the
work
that
we
do,
whether
it's
the
restroom
facility
or
even
just
changing
out
the
playground
equipment
resurfacing,
the
pathways
all
of
that
required.
All
of
that
work
requires
review
and
approval
by
massdep,
so
that
once
we
finalize
our
concepts
and
plans
we'll
be
working
with
them
for
their
approval
of
the
work
as
well.
A
I
would
love
to
hear
you
know
on
people
that
are
using
the
restrooms
or
the
the
porta
potties
now
up
there
they're
using
them.
What
have
been
the
issues?
You
know
how
I
think,
there's
typically
two
restrooms
up
there,
maybe
three
during
the
season,
and
so,
if
there's
any
issues
that
you
found
just
minus
the
fact
that
it's
a
porta
potty
we'd
love
to
hear
that
feedback
as
well.
H
So
we
have
a
few
questions
about
the
fencing
and,
if
you
remove
fencing,
how
will
you
keep
kids
contained
versus
like
keeping
people
out
of
the
playground
area
like
people
walking
their
dogs
versus
the
kids
playing
in
the
area
and
separating
kids
from
the
parking
lot?
So
I
was
wondering
glenn.
If
you
could
talk
a
little
bit
more
about
separation.
D
Yeah
I
would
like
to
I've
seen
I
see
a
few
of
these
comments.
So
you
know
this
is
another
item
that
we
really
want
your
feedback
on.
We
I
you
know,
I
showed
some
pretty
successful
examples
of
natural
barriers.
In
some
cases,
those
parks
that
those
photo
those
photographs
were
taken
from
the
fencing
is
actually
out
more
at
the
perimeter
of
the
park.
So
you
know
in
a
situation
like
this,
you
know.
D
Maybe
the
new
fencing
would
go
out
towards
the
parking
lot
and
create
that
so
the
kids
couldn't
get
too
far
couldn't
get
out
into
the
parking
lot.
It
could
be
gated
there
going
the
other
direction.
You've
got
the
you
know.
It
goes
towards
the
fields.
Typically,
the
fencing
is
really
to
protect
kids
from
a
real
safety
hazard,
but
we
really
want
to
hear
from
you
if
people
think
that
you
know
the
fencing
is
required
and
they
prefer
a
real,
solid
fence
rather
than
natural
barriers.
You
know
some
of
these
areas.
D
Obviously,
if
we
were
going
to
include
play
equipment
and
features
on
the
slope,
you
know
that
would
become
part
of
the
actual
playground.
So
maybe
the
fence
is
down
at
the
toe
along
the
pathway.
So
if
kids
go
down
the
slope-
and
you
know
take
a
slide
or
something
you
know
they
don't
go
beyond
that
pathway.
They
don't
run
out
onto
the
field,
so
yeah
it.
It
takes
some
work.
It's
got
to
be
thought
well
thought
through,
but
again
that
there
would.
D
When
you
put
use
natural
elements,
there
is
going
to
be
the
potential.
You
know
if
you
take
your
eyes
off
a
small
child
that
if
he
you
know
you're,
not
keeping
an
eye
and
he
goes
through
and
he
can
get
out,
it
can
happen
or
you
know
we
can
also
stick
to
only
doing
that
for
some
of
the
equipment.
That
is
for
larger.
You
know
for
older
kids
and
you
know,
keep
an
area
for
smaller
kids
and
utilize
fence
to
provide
more
protection.
There.
A
H
So
we
have
a
another
question:
just
asking:
are
you
planning
to
expand
the
playground
area?
Can
you
reiterate
where
you
think
the
restroom
would
go
during
soccer
seasons?
We
use
a
grassy
area
near
the
playground
as
an
admin
area,
with
the
view
off
to
the
lower
fields
and
a
part
of
the
top
fields.
We
would
require
sorry,
we
would
request
a
fixed
canopy
there,
so
this
is
kind
of
the
area
where
the
restrooms
were
located
and
they
were
just
wondering
if
you
could
kind
of
explain
the
location
of
the
buildings.
G
Maybe
I
could
go
to
the
rendering
glen
I'll
just
call
the
slides
of
showing
folks
that
just.
D
While
you're
doing
that,
like
you
know,
we
haven't
come
up
with
any
concept
yet,
but
I
did
mention
in
part
of
my
presentation
that
you
know
we
understand
that
that
area
is
currently
utilized
for
checking
in
for
events.
D
So
we
want
to
anything
we
do.
We
would
design
it
in
a
way
that
still
allows
for
a
plaza
space
or
something
enough
of
an
open
space
for
those
types
of
activities.
You
know
some.
Some
initial
thoughts
had
come
to
mind
even
about
you
know,
maybe
separating
it
into
a
couple
different
structures
with
a
canopy
between
the
buildings
between
the
two
structures
that
would
allow
for
kind
of
a
covered
space.
G
D
Yeah,
but
I
do
want
to
just
reinforce-
we
understand
how
how
important
that
space
is,
and
we
would
definitely
any
proposal
we
come
up
with
in
the
com
concept
planning.
We
will
take
into
account
that
that
we
need
some
open
space
gathering
space
as
part
of
that
layout.
H
B
H
D
Yeah
but
the
picnic
table
sure
I
mean
I
definitely
as
part
of
this
whole
renovation.
If
the
playground,
you
know,
there's
quite
a
bit
of
area
for
this
playground
to
expand
and
if
we
expand
into
an
area
where
we're
impacting
a
picnic
table,
that's
there
now
we
can
always
add
some
additional
picnic
tables.
You
know
I
I
read
that
comment.
D
I
like
the
idea
of
you
know
even
adding
two
or
three
picnic
tables
that
are
out
a
little
bit
more,
that
are
to
take
advantage
of
the
views,
so
I
don't
see
why
we
couldn't
and
then
alice-
and
I
don't
know
if
you've
thought
about
you
know,
grills
and
and
that
kind
of
thing.
A
B
Also
want
to
note
that
the
picnic
tables
right
now
I
go
up.
A
A
Side
where
families
can
gather
and
eat
snacks-
or
you
know
whatever
people
can
rest
and
then,
in
terms
of
you
know
the
grills,
I
think
bob
is
spot
on
in
terms
of
fires.
A
H
Vendor
alison,
there's
a
question
about:
is
there
a
way
for
kids
to
submit
ideas
on
the
playground.
A
Yes,
absolutely
you
know
I,
I
am
open
to
ideas
of
how
to
to
get
the
kids
involved.
It's
really
hard
right
now
with
coven,
and
so
you
know
our
typical
kids
workshop
is
just
not
feasible,
but
I'm
you
know,
I'm
more
than
happy
to
kids
are
really
savvy
on
their
computers.
Now,
especially
with
online
learning.
A
I
know
my
kids
ate
and
he's
just
like
outstanding
at
searching
and
finding
ideas.
So
if
your
kids
want
to
participate,
they're
welcome
to
send
ideas
to
us
just
send
you
know
via
my
email
again,
which
is
alison.pearlman
boston.gov
and
we
absolutely
take
them
serious
because
they're
the
ones
that
know
what
they
want
to
use,
I'm
not
using
the
playground.
The
kids
are
so
we're
happy
to
take
their
comments.
H
Great
thank
you
now.
So
there
are
a
few
questions
back
about
the
bike
path,
and
so
I
just
wanted
to
have
you
ready
and
narrate
allison
that
there
is
signage
posted
prohibiting
bikes
on
millennium
park.
A
Yeah,
the
the
signage
would
be
with
the
roll
signs.
So
that's
where
you'll
see
the
the
no
awfully
shocks
clean
up
after
yourself
and
then
now
biking
and
those
are
posted
throughout
the
park.
People
often
don't
see
them,
but
we
post
them
pretty
regularly
on
the
fencing,
I
believe
they're
up
on
the
fencing
next
to
the
parking
lot,
I'm
not
sure
tom
timmins
do
you
know
where
else
they're
placed
within
the
park.
I
So
there's
no,
it
says
no
vehicular
access
and
there's
also
signs
that
clearly
identify
them
as
walking
loops.
So
I'm
not
sure
that
biking
is
addressed.
I
mean
I
know,
sort
of
like
the
no
off
leash
dogs,
some
people
bike,
so
you
know
but
they're
they're
supposed
to
be
for
walking.
I
H
Great,
thank
you.
So
there
are
a
few
questions
about
the
restrooms.
There's
a
few
concerns
about
the
restrooms
being
dirty
or
unsanitary,
and
the
do
we
have
the
budget
to
clean
these
restrooms
regularly.
Another
question
about
the
restrooms
is
the
hours.
Porta-Potties
are
open.
All
the
time
versus
restrooms
and
buildings
usually
have
certain
hours
which
make
it
a
little
bit
more
difficult.
A
Yeah,
I
can
answer
that,
so
that's
part
of
the
feasibility
study
as
well
is
looking
at.
You
know
how
much
would
the
facility
cost
and
how
much
would
it
cost
to
maintain
it?
We
clearly
don't
want
to
build
a
restroom
that
we
can't
maintain
right
now
we
clean
the
porta
potties
three
times
a
week,
and
I
think
that
you
know
we
would
really
have
to
look
into
that
and
think
about.
A
What
is
what
is
the
real
maintenance
cost
of
the
restrooms
up
here
and
then
also
the
hours
would
be
part
of
that
too,
of
thinking
about
you
know,
feasibility
who's
going
to
be
shutting,
you
know
opening
the
restrooms,
and
what
does
that
look
like
and
you
know,
are
they
closed
in
the
winter
oftentimes
we
have
to
shut
down
the
water
because
of
of
the
winter
and
freezing.
So
just
you
know,
taking
all
of
those
things
into
consideration.
H
D
Yeah
bob
bob's
familiar
with
that
we've
had
some
issues
there
in
the
past
and
we've
done
some
remediation,
but
bob
you're
probably
more
familiar
with
what
we
did
do
out
there
than
I
am.
G
Yeah
we've
had
to
over
over
the
years
as
the
loan
gets
really
compacted
of
some
of
the
drainage
challenges
with
us,
with
the
water
going
through
the
loan
layer
and
into
the
sand
have
existed.
We've
also
had
a
couple
of
areas
over
the
20
or
so
years
again
recognizing
that
there's
80
feet
of
trash
under
this
site.
In
many
many
areas
where
settlement
has
caused
some
localized
ponding,
we
try
to
work
with
tom
timmins
and
the
maintenance
folks
to
address
those.
G
A
couple
years
ago,
you
may
have
recalled
someone
got
into
the
park
and
did
some
real
damage
to
one
of
the
fields,
and
we
used
that
opportunity
to
correct
some
of
those
drainage
issues.
So
we're
constantly
trying
to
address
those-
and
we
do
recognize-
I
think,
you'll
see
quite
a
few
of
them-
will
show
up
in
this
area
here
and
we're
continuing
to
work
with
the
parks
department
on
ways
of
of
filling
in
those
localized
drainage
challenges.
H
So
we
have
a
few.
It
seems
like
the
fencing
is
coming
back
up.
There's
a
few
people
who
think
fencing
is
a
must.
It
should
at
least
be
around
the
younger
kids
area
to
enclose
them
in,
but
and
then
other
people
think
that
natural
barriers
are
much
better.
A
Well,
can
I
just
add
that
I
think
it's
really
hard
it's
great
to
hear
both
sides
of
it
and
hear
that
every
you
know
everyone's.
A
It
and
I
think
that
you
know
it's
hard
to
understand
it
until
you
really
start
to
see
the
design
starting
to
develop.
So
I
think
that
maybe
you
know
it
would
be
helpful
for
the
design
team
to
come
back
in
our
next
meeting
kind
of
presents
some
options
that
show
fencing
and
others
that
are
kind
of
hybrids,
so
that
you
guys
can
respond
to
those
to
see
like
really
how
how
the
natural
barriers
would
work
but
glenn.
If
you
want
to
add
anything
to
that.
D
No,
I
think,
that's
a
good
point.
You
know
our
our
next
step
is
going
to
be
to
go
back
and
come
up
with
a
you
know
at
least
three
concepts
when
we
do
have
a
design
charette
among
our
team
planned
over
the
next
couple
weeks,
so
we'll
start
generating
those
ideas,
and
this
is
what
we
were
hoping
to
see.
You
know
comments
on
on
both
sides
and
understanding
the
need
the
needs
that
are
being
represented
here
in
these
questions.
So
thank
you.
H
Thank
you.
There
was
another
comment
about
creating
a
connection
that
is
needed
to
cutler
park
across
the
river
people
currently
cross
the
rail
bridge,
which
is
super
risky
in
several
ways.
G
So
let
me
I
can
we
do
have
connections
to
some
of
the
urban
wild
areas
and
some
of
the
mdc
reservation
areas
bridge
that
exists
along
sawmill
brook
a
bridge
crossing
across
the
charles
river
in
this
area
would
be
very
challenging,
I'm
not
even
sure
on
the
other
side
of
the
river,
the
land
is
actually
in
boston
that
might
actually
be
dedham
or
needham
along
there.
So
I
think
that
at
issue
with
presents
its
own
set
of
challenges
that
are
clearly
beyond
the
scope
of
this
project
allison.
G
I
know
if
you
want
to
add
more
to
it,
but
it's
in
another
town,
even
I
believe,
on
the
other
side
of
the
river.
A
Yeah,
so
I
you
know,
I
struggle
with
that
answer,
because
it's
like
I
get
the
it's
hard
when
we're
like.
Well,
it's
not
boston
so,
but
it
may
be
a
good
idea.
I
don't
know
so.
You
know
I'm
happy
to.
We
have
an
urban
wild
project
manager,
who's
really
fantastic
and
has
been
doing
a
lot
of
work
down
there
and
so.
H
Thank
you
there's
a
few
questions
about
theme
play
specifically
in
the
playground.
Could
there
be
elements
that
use
wind
or
because
there
this
is
a
native
bird
habitat?
Could
there
be
some
bird
watching
or
natural
bird
related
elements
in
the
playground?
This
would
probably
be
for
glenn.
D
D
G
Yeah,
I'm
not
sure
where
that
will
show
up
best.
Glenn
bear
with
me
just
a
second.
It
might
not
show
up
on
the
back,
maybe
in
this
photo
here.
So
at
the
end
of
this
parking
area,
when
the
park
was
originally
constructed,
there's
a
there's
a
I
don't
know,
maybe
eight
or
nine
exercise
stations
that
exist
in
that
area.
G
So
so
any
of
those
options,
I
think,
are
open
as
long
as
we
can
make
them
work
within
the
project
budget.
So.
D
Well,
just
that
that
one
exercise
station
is
you
know
that
was
put
in
the
same
time
as
the
playground
was
so
you
know,
we'd
have
to
talk
to
allison
and
again,
as
you
mentioned,
if,
if
we
can
fit
it
within
the
current
scope
and
budget,
I
think
we
could
upgrade
you
know
with
that
with
some
equipment
and
if
it
was
geared
towards
seniors.
I
think
that
would
be
something
that
we
could
look
at.
H
So
there
is
a
question
just
about
improving
signage.
Is
this
something
that
we
can
do
in
our
scope?.
A
Sure
I
can
take
that
I
may
have
to
bring
tom
into
so
it's
you
know
it's
something
that
we
could
include
in
the
scope
or
we
could
just
work
on
with
the
signage
team,
but
the
I
guess
the
question
is
improving
signage
first
for
the
bike
stuff
or
is
it
for
dogs?
Maybe
we
need
more
dog
signage.
A
I
know
that
tom
put
up
a
lot
of
sandwich
boards
with
with
keeping
dogs
on
leash,
so
I
would
be
curious
as
a
response
to
that
exactly
which
which
rules
are
referring
to
and
just
needing
more
signage
or
being
clearer
with
the
signage.
If
we
could
just
get
a
little
more
information
on
that.
H
Great
bob
there's
a
question
about
no
closed
buildings
on
landfill
sites,
like
previously
capped
landfill
sites.
Due
to
the
methane,
I
was
wondering
if
you
could
speak
about
that.
G
Sure
we've
again
would
work
with
dep
and
their
review
and
approval
of
those
types
of
conditions.
The
site
itself
actually
has
an
active
landfill,
gas
collection
and
flare
system.
G
Some
folks
may
notice
that
the
stack
that
exists
in
the
far
end
of
the
building
itself,
the
the
types
of
restroom
facilities
that
we
were
looking
at
may
end
up,
elevated
above
ground,
so
that
there's
an
air
gap
between
the
landfill
itself
and
the
structure
so
that
there
are
design
ways
that
we
can
work
to
mitigate
the
methane
gas
issue
and,
as
as
I
had
indicated,
the
actual
dpw
building
and
parks
maintenance
facility
is
located
on
the
landfill
property.
G
We
dug
waste
out
from
underneath
it,
but
this
entire
slope
behind
the
building
is
actually
solid
waste
and
we
have
both
protections
and
barrier
systems
as
well
as
monitoring
in
place
and
that
has
been
reviewed
and
accepted
by
dep
so
part
of
the
feasibility
and
and
process
we're
going
through
through
this
study
would
include
whatever
requirements
the
dep
may
have
on
on
on
that
type
of
structure
and
facility.
H
I
G
Yeah
they
were
set
up
that
way
for
access
by
police
vehicles
and
ambulances
and
whatnot,
as
well
as
maintenance
vehicles,
in
addition
to
being
used
for
public
walkways.
H
A
Lauren,
if
you
could
give
us
a
little
more
information,
is
it
like
during
events
or
recreation
like
soccer
games,
or
is
it
like
all
the
time,
because
you
know
we
we
typically
do
include
trash
barrels
and
and
all
of
our
capital
improvement
projects,
but
it's
helpful
to
kind
of
understand
where
the
real
issues
are
if
it's
throughout
or
if
it's
just
in
kind
of
centralized
areas
or
we
just
need
to
bring
more
barrels
out
during
you
know
a
certain
season.
A
H
B
Folks,
just
feel
free
to
raise
their
hand
also
if
they
want
to
speak
instead
of
just
typing
in
the
answers.
H
I
can
follow
up
on
lauren,
she
said
they
take
away,
they
take
many
away
during
the
winter
and
there
are
only
two
on
the
top
field.
It's
a
daily
thing.
A
Perfect,
that's
that's
great
feedback,
and
we
can
definitely
think
about
that
in
this,
this
improvement
project.
Thank
you.
H
There
is
a
comment
about
appreciating
integrated
seating
areas
within
the
play
spaces
for
caregivers,
especially
if
it
has
incorporated
shade,
slash
nature,
maggie
daley
park
in
chicago.
Does
this
really
well.
H
So
there
were
a
few
comments
about.
Could
we
bring
a
bike
path
to
connect
millennium
park
from
the
vfw
parkway
and
to
provide
bike
storage
at
the
entrance
millennium
park.
A
Yeah,
you
know
we
should
definitely
have
a
bike:
bicycle
rack
at
millennium
and
especially
the
bottom.
I
don't
know
how
many
people
are
riding
up
to
the
top.
Maybe
they
are
super
impressed,
but
there's
a
lot
of
kids
that
do
bike,
and
so
we
should
we'll
definitely
consider
that
in
terms
of
adding
a
bike
lane.
That's
that's
more.
A
Like
a
you
know,
a
btd
type
thing,
but
you
know
they're,
adding
bike
lanes
all
over
the
city,
and
so
I'm
happy
to
bring
this
up
to
btd
and
just
say
that
this
is
kind
of
a
concern
from
the
public
that
we
heard
and
they
would
like
to
see
that
happen.
G
Allison,
I
might
add
too,
we
might
be
able
to
as
part
of
some
of
the
resurfacing
work
for
the
roadways
in
the
parking
areas
be
able
to
create
bike
lanes
within
the
site.
You
know
just
not
on
the
pathways
necessarily
but
still
create
opportunities,
as
you
would
indicated
for
folks
to
like
up
to
the
playground
at
the
top
or
bike
down
to
the
you
know
to
the
canoe
ramp
on
on
the
site,
using
the
roadways
and
using
bike
lanes
in
the
roadway,
as
opposed
to
the
pathways.
A
H
D
Well,
let
me
just
one
thing:
first,
please
so
one
of
the
worst
areas
during
our
inventory
and
analysis
of
the
pathways
was
the
area
exactly.
If
that.
That's
that's
why
I
was
asking:
if
that's
the
area
we
we
know
that
not
only
is
it
wet,
but
you've
got
the
wetland
perimeter.
Vegetation
has
roots
have
been
coming
under
the
pavement
there,
so
there
is
a
whole
section
down
along
that
east
side
in
and
around
that
bridge
and
beyond
that,
we
believe
is
going
to
need
a
full
full
pavement,
restoration
and
replacement.
D
G
So
one
of
the
reasons
the
folks
asking
the
question
are
seeing
the
water
and
some
of
those
muddy
or
pathways
is
that's
all
within
floodplain
and
within
you
know
the
charles
river
floodplain
in
all
wetlands
areas.
So
any
work
in
that
area
would
require.
G
You
know
extensive
coordination
with
conservation
commission
and
we
will
even
for
the
pathway,
repairs
that
you're
mentioning
glenn
along
saw
mill
brook
along
the
northern
or
the
top
part
of
the
site.
There
we'll
be
working
with
conservation
commission
for
their
approval
on
those,
so
just
bringing
in
phil
to
raise
some
of
those
dirt
pathways
up.
It
may
seem
simple,
but
is
is
a
permitting
issue
and
a
challenge
that
is
beyond
the
scope
of
this
project
and
maybe
beyond
the
scope
of
any
project.
H
Great,
thank
you
also,
there's
a
comment
about
permits
on
the
the
sports
fields
and
enforcing
the
permits.
People
are
using
the
space
without
a
permit
or
using
more
space
than
the
permit
allows.
A
So
I'm
not
part
of
the
permitting
department,
I'm
designing
construction,
I'm
happy
to
bring
this
up
to
the
director
of
permitting.
I
think
it's
really
important
that
if
you
are
permitting
the
space
and
there's
issues
that
you
reach
out
to
the
permitting
department
and
make
sure
they're
aware
of
it,
because
I
I
feel
like
oftentimes
they're
not
made
aware
of
the
the
conflicts,
so
I
think
you
know
one
just
reaching
out
directly
to
permitting
say:
hey
we
have
the
permit.
A
Someone
wasn't
there
or
someone
was
already
there
and
wouldn't
get
off,
is
really
helpful
for
enforcement
and
making
sure
that
you
know
if
they
they
aren't
abiding
by
the
rules.
Then
they
don't
get
the
permit.
So
please
reach
out.
If
you
see
that
issue
and
I'll
also
flag
this
for
the
director
of
permitting.
H
Great
thank
you.
There
was
one
comment
about
considering
an
area
for
phishing.
A
So
that's
not
a
scope,
I
think
I
I
don't
know.
Maybe
glennard
bob
can
help
me
on
this,
but
I
mean
we
allow
fishing
right
at
the
river.
G
I
was
just
thinking
about
that
that
is
the
charles
river
allison
and
I'm
not
sure
what
the
water
quality
standards
and
re
you
stick.
Restrictions
may
be
in
the
river
there
with
respect
to
eating
the
fish.
You
know,
fishing
versus
catching
and
eating
them
is
obviously
different.
G
So
I
I
would
want
to
look
into
that
a
little
bit
more
and
then
certainly
along
sawmill
brook
you
know
this
is
a
landfill
site,
so
we
would
always
always
encourage
people
to
if
you
fish
to
throw
them
back,
but
but
beyond
that,
I'd
have
to
look
at
specific
regulations
for
fishing
in
the
river
in
that
area.
I'm
just
not
familiar
with
them.
C
H
So
going
off
the
fishing,
obviously
it
would
be
for
a
pastime
not
for
eating
and
kids
swim
and
fish
all
over
the
side
heading
towards
dedham,
just
an
fyi.
So
you're
not
aware
of
that
usage.
H
So
two
more
questions
about
the
bike
path:
one
is
a
10
foot
pathway
is
actually
wide
enough
for
a
bike
and
pedestrian
use.
I
would
encourage
you
to
allow
biking
as
it
is
one
of
the
few
places
that
kids
can
ride
their
bikes
without
having
to
worry
about
cars,
and
the
second
comment
about
biking
was:
please
encourage,
btd
to
use
currently
one
way.
Gardner
street
for
contra
flow
bike
usage.
A
A
I
I
really
wasn't
aware
of
the
the
rules
for
biking
in
this
park,
so
I'll
go
back
and
take
a
look
at
the
rules
and
see
and
see
what
we
have
there.
I
agree
there's
a
few
places
where
we
can
bring
our
kids
to
teach
them
how
to
ride
bikes-
and
you
know-
maybe
the
top
of
millennium
is
very
helpful-
to
teach
your
kids
how
to
bike.
H
Great,
thank
you
and
there's
just
one
more
comment
about
a
simple
dog
park
being
fenced
off
at
millennium
park.
A
Okay,
so
as
a
parent
like
I,
I
get,
there's
real
concern
about
dogs
and
your
kids-
and
I
you
know
even
when
I'm
not
with
my
kids,
I
see
some
behavior,
that's
just
really
unacceptable
and
also
I
acknowledge
for
the
dog
owners
that
it's
important
to
get
your
dogs
out
there
and
get
exercise.
A
So
I
get
that
we
need
to
address
the
issue
and,
as
I
said,
we
are
working
towards
getting
a
dog
park
in
every
single
neighborhood,
but
sometimes
we
need
a
little
push,
and
so
I
I'm
more
than
happy
to
speak
with
anybody.
That's
cons,
that's
interested
in
a
dog
park
offline
and
talk
about
strategies
and
how
to
move
that
conversation
forward.
H
Thank
you,
and
just
one
last
comment
about
speed,
bikers
ride
on
the
bottom
path,
so
a
bike
lane
would
not
be
helpful.
There
I
said,
would
be
helpful.
It
would
be
my
apologies.
A
Great
okay
and
I'm
super
excited
from
aaron.
I
hear
I
know
my
daughters
are
looking
forward
to
new
park
and
millennium,
so
my
kids,
so
I
think
we're
all
very
excited
to
get
this
going
and
again
that
the
comment
about
how
do
kids
get
involved.
Yes,
please,
like
let
your
daughters
know
if
they
want
to
participate
in
any
way.
If
they
just
want
to
say
I
want
more
swings.
I
want
a
great
slide,
that's
great
information,
so
send
it
my
way
and
I
think
we
we're
gonna.
You
know.
A
I
appreciate
your
guys's
time
tonight.
We
just
have
one
more
thing
on
next
steps.
So
could
we
go
to
that
slide
very
end?.
A
So,
as
I
mentioned,
our
team
is
going
to
take
back
what
we
heard
tonight,
we're
going
to
evaluate
it
and
then
create
a
few
different
preliminary
design
concepts
and
we'll
then
be
back
for
the
second
meeting
sometime
in
march
to
share
those
concepts
with
you
all
and
hear
your
thoughts
again.
I
I
really
love
the
second
meeting
in
particular,
because
we
we
start
to
dive
into
the
design
more
and
people
can
start
to
really
grasp
what
an
exciting
project
this
is.
A
A
So
for
those
who
attended
tonight,
you'll
be
emailed
a
notification
about
the
next
meeting
once
we
have
the
date
finalized
and
don't
forget
that
we'll
be
posting
tonight's
meeting
on
the
website
and
we'll
be
providing
the
next
meeting
details
on
there
as
well.
So
thank
you
for
your
time
tonight.
Please
reach
out
to
me.
A
As
I
said,
if
anything
comes
up
all
of
a
sudden
something
popped
up
in
your
head
later
on
tonight,
just
reach
out
and
email
me
again:
it's
allison
a-l-l-I-s-o-n
dot,
perlman
p-e-r-l
boston.gov,
and
I
look
forward
to
seeing
you
at
the
second
meeting
in
march.