Draft Plan Presentation:

RIOC Board Meeting

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

5:30 PM 7:30 PM
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PRESENTATION AGENDA
1. Welcome & Meeting Overview
2. Project Overview
3. Process & Concept
4. Concept Plan Recommendations
5. Implementation Plan
6. Next Steps

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Public comments after Board Meeting

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

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PROJECT OVERVIEW
PURPOSE

Provide long-range planning and implementation

document to guide the future of Southpoint Park and
Smallpox Hospital over the next ten years.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

We are
here!

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PROJECT OVERVIEW: Context
RECENT & FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

Future site of
Southpoint Cornell Tech
Four Freedoms Park
Memorial Park

Smallpox Hospital
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PROJECT OVERVIEW: Opportunity
STUDY AREAS STRONG POTENTIAL

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PROCESS & CONCEPT

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Submitted
Online Survey Pop-up Outreach Meeting Series Planning & Design Workshop (1)
Comments

Community Advisory Committee Public Meeting Planning & Design Workshop (2)

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VISION for Southpoint Open Space
The Community Plan for Southpoint Open Space will preserve and celebrate this
dynamic, natural landscape and spectacular scenic viewpoints of the surrounding
urban landscape, which both contrasts with and defines this tranquil setting.

The Community Plan will cultivate an inviting and usable space that takes into
account the abilities, ages, and interests of both current and new members of the
community. A flexible and adaptable design will highlight the proximity to the East
River and include cultural features and amenities that provide opportunities for
gatherings, learning, and exploration.

The Community Plan will respect and augment the spaces context, history, and
natural systems. Above all, Southpoint Open Space will remain a natural, open space
for the Roosevelt Island community in its setting, use, and role.

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GOALS (1 OF 2)
*Please note goals are not ranked in order of priority.

01 | Cultural & Historical Significance

02 | Accessibility & Usability

03 | Comfortable & Inviting Space

04 | Natural Environment
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GOALS (2 OF 2)
*Please note goals are not ranked in order of priority.

05 | Connection to the Water

06 | Public Art & Performance

07 | Sustainable Implementation

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Preserve Southpoint for In

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CONCEPT

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 DRAFT
RECOMMENDATIONS
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The Concept Plan has 15 recommendations, to be
implemented in a three phased process, over the next 10
years. First well show you the concepts, then the phasing.

All photos shown for the recommendations are intended to

provide an example of how that recommendation COULD look.

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DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN
PHASING PLAN
Phase One: 1 to 4 years
Phase Two: 5 to 7 years
Phase Three: 8 to 10 years

Incremental
Recommendations
Recommendations in
Phases 2 & 3 are
dependent on what
worked well in phase 1

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1 Improve northern edge
Short-term: public art
fencing installation
Draw people into space
Showcase identity
Seasonal community-wide
event
Cost effective & quick

Long-term consider fence

removal
Review security
considerations

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Both entryways
Bulletin board with branding
Benches
Bike racks

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

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2. Enhance existing gateways
Northwest entry enhanced public space

PHASING PLAN
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase Three

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3. Create new main pathway

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4. Refurbish old RIOC tram as gateway anchor

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5. Self-Guided Historical & Ecological Tour
Historical Signage

Ecological Signage

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5. Self-Guided Historical & Ecological Tour
Planting Signage

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6. Adaptable & comfortable center space

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6. Adaptable & comfortable center space

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6. Adaptable & comfortable center space

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6. Adaptable & comfortable center space

Programming!
Health and wellness
Educational
Arts and Entertainment

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6. Adaptable & comfortable center space

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7. Access to shorelines & scenic views

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8. Nature Center to learn & play
*reminder photos are just one example of how this COULD look
Natural Classroom The log stools
are one
example of
potential
seating. They
would be
purchased
and NO trees
would be cut
down.
Nature Play Area

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9. Preserve & support wildlife & their habitats
Historical Signage

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10. Celebrate natural topography

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10. Celebrate natural topography

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11. Continue efforts to stabilize and preserve
Smallpox Hospital

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12. LOCAL VENDOR PERMIT PROGRAM
Food and refreshments

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13. ADOPT-A-BENCH / ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM
Other parks in NYC with similar programs
Donation requirements range between
$5,000 - $10,000 for trees and benches
Can donate as an individual or contribute to a
fund with a group

Can often choose location

All proceeds are dedicated for the park
In addition to bench purchase, donations often
include landscaping maintenance, capital
improvements, restoration projects, enable
public programs and events, etc.

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14. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
Facilitate ongoing
and/ or seasonal
public art programs

Manage
development of
public art
installations

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15. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Continue to involve the community to help
maintain Southpoint as a wonderful resource!

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OVERVIEW
WHATS INCLUDED?

Phasing Plan
Order-of-magnitude Capital Cost Estimates
Resources
Examples, Best practices, templates, etc.
Plan Layout

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PHASING PLAN
PHASE ONE: 1 to 4 years
Improve north edge
Enhance gateways
Initiate tram study
Walking Tour
Comfortable adaptable center
Bird feeder installation
Hill plantings, binoculars, art
Continue Smallpox Hospital
efforts to stabilize
Vendor Permit Application
Adopt-a-Bench/ Adopt-a-Tree
Public Art Program
Volunteer Program
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PHASING PLAN
PHASE TWO: 5 to 7 years
Street paving
New main gateway
Comfortable adaptable center
Access east shoreline
Butterfly neighborhood
Nature Center

PLACEHOLDER

Hill plantings
Continue Smallpox Hospital
efforts to stabilize
Continue vendor permitting,
adopt-a-bench, public art
program, volunteer program

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PHASING PLAN
PHASE THREE: 8 to 10 years
Gateway structure
Refurbished RIOC tram car
Comfortable adaptable center
Access west shoreline
Continue Smallpox Hospital
efforts to stabilize
Continue vendor permitting,
adopt-a-bench, public art
program, volunteer program

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ORDER-OF-MAGNITUDE CAPITAL COST ESTIMATES

*Note:
Total cost Annual cost when a range was
identified for an
PHASE 1 (years 1, 2, 3, 4) $122,000 $30,500 unknown cost (such
as refurbishing tram),
the highest cost value
PHASE 2 (years 5, 6, 7) $235,000 $78,000 was chosen.

PHASE 3 (years 8, 9, 10) $206,000 $68,500

Total $563,000 $56,000

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PLAN LAYOUT
The final Plan will be laid out as a Toolkit to ease implementation.
It will dedicate two pages to each recommendation, as shown below:

Location Brief description

Visualizations
(Rendering, section, site plan,
photo examples, etc.)
Existing Detailed text
Pictures description
Cost Resources
Phasing
Estimate
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PLAN LAYOUT
The final Plan will be laid out as a Toolkit to ease implementation.
It will dedicate two pages to each recommendation, as shown below:

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NEXT STEPS

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NEXT STEPS

Public comment period through

Monday, March 6th
Project team to incorporate
comments & update Plan
accordingly
Final Plan: March 2017

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Draft Plan Presentation:
RIOC Board Meeting

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

5:30 PM 7:30 PM
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