Explanation
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 30, 2009 for Phase One of the Livingston Park Cultural Improvements as follows:
Status
MSI Design MAJ
Jester Johnes Schifer Architects MAJ
Rogers Krajnak MAJ
Vivid Design Group MAJ
Bird Houk MAJ
This project continues the schematic design prepared by MSI in January 2009 into design development and construction documents for Phase One of the Livingston Park Master Plan. Columbus Recreation and Parks will apply for $1,000,000.00 funding from the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission (OCFC) for historic and cultural improvements to Livingston Park in May 2010. MSI will do presentation drawings, and present a budget and cost estimate to the OCFC. We anticipate legislation in June 2010 to accept the grant. Construction costs provided by the grant to be bid in Fall 2010. Previous legislation to apply for grant was ORD 0601-2009.
The existing shelter will be enhanced and upgraded as a neighborhood and visitor gathering space highlighting the unique park and neighborhood history and culture. Additional park improvements will be the addition of a plaza with the shelter, trellis, improved walks, landscaping and site furnishings. Graphics denoting history and culture will be prevalent in the park improvements.
This project will create an improved gathering space and the sharing of the historical significance of Livingston Park and the surrounding area. The master plan preserves and protects the park from future development without community input.
This is legislation for design development is required by the State to qualify for the grant. Future legislation will be to accept the grant, hire an architect and proceed with construction. The grant will reimburse construction documentation and supervision as a reimbursable.
Livingston Park is the oldest park in t...
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