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As of August, 2003. The Nichols Park Advisory Council at its July, 2003 meeting said the plan could be approved if certain questions are answered. The questions being answered, the Council approved the plan in August.
· Zone 2: The 54th
“gateway” is too crowded and detracts from the goal of clarifying
circulation paths and integrating the older and newer park sections.
· Zone 3.The play areas near 54th are not to be fenced.
· Paths and walks should be configured so as to discourage vehicles driving
on the grass.
· Zone 4. At the hill and ball field, trees are shown, or alternatively
removed, where the council thinks inappropriate and proposed contours and gradients
should be reconsidered. The ball field floodlight should be removed and lighting
specified as dark skies and salt and pepper poles.
· Zone 5, south end, is fine except for an odd triangular section in
the walk at Kenwood. (The reference to a new sculpture should be removed.
· Use of recycled materials should be specified.
The following schematics
were given for Council review in early August and were reviewed at the August
council meeting. The Council approved the Framework Plan subject to all proposals
being developed in full consultation with the Council before implementation
(agreed to). The Council does not agree that any specific design for the formal
garden at the north fountain is included in the Framework Plan.
