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Phyllis Wheatley Park Plans
Phyllis Wheatley Park Plans
Phyllis Wheatley Park Plans
Existing Walk
Existing Pedestrian
Lighting
WHEATLE Y PARK
Patio
SENIOR LIVING
Low Guard Fence Game Court Bench
NEW SIDEWALK
FITNESS & PLAY
OPEN LAWN AREA
Benches
Existing Walk
Extended Walking Loop
Potential Placement of
Existing Power Mosaic Lion Sculpture Garden Walking Loop
Pole Arthur Street 2 Total in Park Fitness Walking Loop
locations to be determined
Bike Rack
Existing Parking
Proposed Trees
Schematic Design
Plan
Existing Trees
SD-1
To engage the local community in the art project, I propose to collaborate with the landscape architect to design site
DESIGN SELECTIONS specific sculptural elements that will commemorate and honor the rich history and heritage of Phillis Wheatley and Ira
Aldridge. These projects will entail:
In addition to the mosaic tile seating we propose to fabricate 2 mosaic lions sculptures the Wheatley High School mascot, that will mark
In addition to the mosaic tiles, the seating structures will be covered with dye sublimated ceramic tiles depicting images of the residents
the entryway into the park. • Seating Rotunda to honor Phillis Wheatley and Ira Aldridge from East Meadow. These images, which will be fired on ceramic tiles, will be juxtaposed along with colorful mosaic glass tiles that will
• Custom seating walls that will serve as story walls to capture and depict the legacy of local unsung heroes. cover the exterior of the seating forms. The seating forms will be line along the sidewalks within the park.
ENERGI Prime
Equipment Manufacturer
Play Grouping with Safety Surfacing Fitness Equipment Game Tables Shade Structures
Lions Court Lions Court
07/31/18
Schematic Design
Bike Racks Benches Picnic Tables Trash Receptacles Drinking Fountain MuttMitt Station Selections