#Unity park full

#Unity park full

Due to the poor condition and location of the building, demolition of the full structure will instead take place in conjunction with construction of the park. Previously planned demolition of the former bank drive-thru will not take place in advance of park construction. The City Council designated $1.8 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to complete design and construction of the nearly half-acre park. With the COVID delays and a long delay in park planning, the City has reinitiated the planning process to confirm the wishes and desires of the community for Unity Park. The City started the initial park planning work on the park in October 2018 resulting in the development of two park concept plans and ultimately a preferred concept plan. Through the park master planning process, our elected officials are provided with the necessary information to make decisions about park design that reflects the community's wishes and desires.

The City is currently in the middle of the park master planning process and anticipates the park will be completed and open to the public by June 2023. Proposed design elements for the park include a performance stage, a children’s play area consisting of natural elements such as logs and boulders, a water features, shade structure, public restrooms all within an open and flexible space that can also accommodate large organized events. The project was deferred, at the request of the developer, until next month’s meeting of the Planning Commission, when the developer will return with a 3D modeled view of the project from the highway, aerial and roof view renderings, a simplified roof line design, a design of the club house and an environmental plan.Unity Park, located in the heart of downtown Ellensburg, will be enjoyed throughout the year as an informal gathering space, a venue for cultural arts and recreational events, and much needed open space to serve the influx of residential development in the downtown area. The development, “Riley Overbrook,” would consist of 88 apartment units split between a pair of four-story buildings, a one-story community clubhouse building, a gazebo and playground, according to plans submitted to the city by applicant Drew Schaumber and property owner Wells Home Loan Servicing.īut residents who spoke against the project during the meeting raised concerns over wildlife destruction, traffic and safety, noise concerns and whether the project would fit with the character of the Overbrook neighborhood, which is the oldest historic neighborhood in the city. Deferred: Overbrook neighborhood apartmentsĪ planned “family apartment community” in Greenville’s historic Overbrook neighborhood has been put on hold until the developer can address concerns from the city and local residents. The approval from the city comes with the condition that the city will have to review materials and design specifics as the project progresses. The goal of the two-site development - which is within blocks of Unity Park - is to “reflect the forward-thinking goals of Unity Park while relating to the context of the Southernside neighborhood through the use of traditional materials and colors,” according to the plans. Located on West Washington Street at Washington Parkīoth will offer amenities and a mix of public and private outdoor spaces, including courtyards and walking paths.Located at the intersection of West Washington and Hudson streets.