Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting #5 April 14, 2014 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Project Overview Project Goals, Budget, Schedule Refined Schematic Design COWLES CONSERVATORY Placemaking and Recommendations Key Criteria for Great Parks Programming and Design Options Scenarios 1A, 2A, and 2 VINELAND PLACE Road Redesign
Project Goals & Budget Project Goals The Cowles Conservatory Renovation has three general areas of focus: 1. Strengthen Infrastructure Repair and/or replace deteriorating garden features: stairways, planters, walkways, fences, trees/plant material, water pond, parking lot 2. Increase Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Introduce storm water management, improve drainage, irrigation, and improve energy efficiency. 3. Expand Accessibility and Safety Upgrade accessibility throughout, improve safety features, and replace furnishings. Project Funding Sources: A. Legislative Bonding Appropriation: $8,500,000 B. Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO): Up to $1,500,000 Project Budget: $10,000,000 Construction Budget for Cowles Conservatory: $1,500,000
Proposed Schedule MPRB Public Hearing & Conceptual Design Review April 15, 2015 Construction Documents ready for bidding July 2015 Construction bidding August 2015 Sculpture removal begins August 2015 Construction October 2015 May 2017 Sculpture Garden Closed Turf establishment & final sculpture installation Spring 2017 Sculpture Garden Closed Grand opening May 2017
Refined Schematic Design Quad Rooms & Conservatory Decomposed granite/concrete walks, Linden trees, perennial plantings, lower hedge Conservatory, open lawn, concrete terrace, perimeter hedge Spoonbridge and Cherry Upgraded pond, perennial frame Fresh Meadow Perennials and grasses Turf lily pads Boardwalks Orientation/Activity Existing greenhouse Seasonal pad (Mini-Golf) Resurface parking lot Stormwater Reclamation System
Refined Schematic Design Fresh Meadow
Refined Schematic Design Stormwater Reclamation System
COWLES CONSERVATORY Placemaking and Recommendations
Placemaking Recommendations Key Criteria for Great Parks Everyday Uses Reliably available, for different kinds of people, at different times of day. Seating Coffee kiosk, food trucks Playground or play fountain Organized exercise Any other day-to-day activity
Placemaking Recommendations Key Criteria for Great Parks Central Features and Attractions Make the park a destination. Spoonbridge and Cherry New sculpture Cowles Conservatory Mystery and Awe It is our human nature to explore. Sculpture Vegetation Relationships, connections, & edges Define and activate spaces, particularly edges. Irresistible Amenities Placed strategically. Restrooms Wi-fi Recycling
Placemaking Recommendations Key Criteria for Great Parks Programming Opportunities for expansion. Living-room-scaled events Family attractions Private permitted events Seasonal events Sponsored events
Placemaking Recommendations Key Criteria for Great Parks Flexible Spaces Infrastructure to accommodate a variety of events and activities. Power Good drainage Privacy and separation
COWLES CONSERVATORY Programming and Design Options
Placemaking Recommendations Programming and Design Options Scenario 1A Seasonal Conservatory Use Conservatory/Garden Programming Activities Seasonal Wine/Beer, Coffee/Tea Permitted Events MPRB/WAC Sponsored Events Revenue Positive programming revenue Construction Cost $1.5m Building Design Option No heat, remove all glass and install new shading devices. New concrete floor in central house, new decomposed granite floor in pavilion wings. Existing restrooms upgraded (1 stall each), central closets remain. Existing maintenance greenhouse remains.
Placemaking Recommendations Programming and Design Options Scenario 1B Seasonal Conservatory Use Conservatory/Garden Programming Activities Seasonal Wine/Beer, Coffee/Tea Permitted Events MPRB/WAC Sponsored Events Revenue Positive programming revenue Construction Cost $1.5m Building Design Option No heat, remove lower glass walls, keep glass roofs and upper walls. New concrete floor in central house, new decomposed granite floor in pavilion wings. Central closets removed, existing restrooms become storage/closets. Existing maintenance greenhouse demolished. New building for restrooms and MPRB storage.
Placemaking Recommendations Programming and Design Options Scenario 2 Year-round Central House Programming Activities Year-round Wine/Beer, Coffee/Tea Permitted Events MPRB/WAC Sponsored Events Revenue Positive programming revenue Construction Cost $1.9m Building Design Option Pavilion wings: No heat, remove lower glass walls, keep glass roof, new crushed granite floor. Central house: Keep glass and heat, new concrete floor. Existing restrooms upgraded (1 stall each), central closets remain. Existing maintenance greenhouse remains.
Placemaking Recommendations Programming and Design Options Conservatory Program Conservatory Design Options Construction Costs 1A Seasonal Vending Permitted Events Sponsored Events No heat Change glass to shading devices Existing restrooms upgraded Existing maintenance greenhouse remains $1.5m 1B Seasonal Vending Permitted Events Sponsored Events No heat Glass mostly remains New Restroom Building Remove maintenance greenhouse $1.5m 2 Year-round Vending Permitted Events Sponsored Events Heat in central house only Pavilion wings open Existing restrooms upgraded Existing maintenance greenhouse remains $1.9m
VINELAND PLACE
Vineland Place Road Design
Vineland Place Road Design
Next Steps MPRB Public Hearing April 15, 2015 6:30 p.m. MPRB Headquarters Board Room, 2117 West River Road
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction and Thank you.