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Fact Sheet
July, 2020
Pre-Construction Phase
Immediate Goal
To be shovel-ready by August, 2020 and compete for funding in September, 2020
Actions
Immediate Goal
To be shovel-ready by August, 2020 and compete for funding in September, 2020
Actions
Park Design
Focus – To design a welcoming space that provides respite, invites neighbors to interact, and honors the late Allan Rohan Crite, renowned African American artist and South End icon
Status – In process of finalizing the park design which accommodates community preferences for usage and features while being mindful of costs and regulations
Focus – To earn approval from City Departments, thus allowing the project to move forward
Status – In discussions with City Departments to verify that the project addresses all regulations and obtains necessary licenses and approvals
Community Engagement
Focus – To promote community awareness and convey ongoing progress of the revitalization
Status – Quarterly progress reports being sent to 900 residents and donors
Status – Planning online presentation to be disseminated by South End Library
Focus - To gather community input regarding the park design
Status –Organizing virtual meetings for July or August to review park design
Fundraising
Focus - Raised $23,000 to fully fund the required Pre-Construction costs including surveying, landscape design, licensing and other City requirements
Status - Fundraising continues
Focus – To design a welcoming space that provides respite, invites neighbors to interact, and honors the late Allan Rohan Crite, renowned African American artist and South End icon
Status – In process of finalizing the park design which accommodates community preferences for usage and features while being mindful of costs and regulations
Focus – To earn approval from City Departments, thus allowing the project to move forward
Status – In discussions with City Departments to verify that the project addresses all regulations and obtains necessary licenses and approvals
Community Engagement
Focus – To promote community awareness and convey ongoing progress of the revitalization
Status – Quarterly progress reports being sent to 900 residents and donors
Status – Planning online presentation to be disseminated by South End Library
Focus - To gather community input regarding the park design
Status –Organizing virtual meetings for July or August to review park design
Fundraising
Focus - Raised $23,000 to fully fund the required Pre-Construction costs including surveying, landscape design, licensing and other City requirements
Status - Fundraising continues
For more information, contact Cheryl Dickinson at
CritePark@gmail.com
This project is an initiative of the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association and Collaboration with Area Neighbors.
CritePark@gmail.com
This project is an initiative of the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association and Collaboration with Area Neighbors.