​Reimagine, Redesign, & Revive

Creating a tranquil environment for neighbors to
join in events or just come to reflect
​The Crite Park Project Timeline
2019-2021
Pre-construction Phase

2019

January - June
  • Establish the Advisory Council to confer with Board.
  • Plan Publicity Campaign.
  • Establish web page (ellisndighborhood.org/critepark).
  • Publicize Crite Park Project through neighborhood newspapers, condo associations, and neighborhood associations.
July - December
  • Solicit community input through surveying and petitioning, face-to-face and online (ellisneighborhood.org; homepage, “Allan Crite Park Renovation”.
  • Raise funds to support City requirements for Pre-construction.
  • Initiate contractual discussions with landscape architects.
  • Continue fundraising to make the land shovel-ready and eligible to complete for    funding.
  • Apply for nonprofit status; Establish Friends of Crite Park.

2020

January - June
  • Coordinate with BSC Group landscape architects to conduct Existing Conditions Survey and complete Conceptual Design.
  • Continue Fundraising.
July - December
  • Conduct community meetings to review park design.
  • Seek Landmarks approval.
  • Continue fundraising; Pursue foundations, City grants (CPA, Henderson, Browne), and private donors.
  • Pursue park design approval from City departments and Utilities companies.
  • Initiate land transfer from Public Works to Parks and Recreation.
  • Publicize Crite Park Project through neighborhood newspapers, South End Facebook page, condo associations, social groups, and businesses


Construction Phase (dependent on funding)
2021 - 2022