This document outlines plans for drainage, erosion, landscaping, and playground improvements at Kalorama Park. The project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 involves drainage improvements, soil replacement, and landscaping. Phase 2 focuses on plaza improvements, including porous paving, seating, and a playground renovation. Community feedback was gathered through surveys. Construction of Phase 1 is scheduled for November 2014 to January 2015, with Phase 2 starting in March 2015. Contact information is provided for questions.

2. Community Meeting
November 5th, 2014
DRAINAGE, EROSION, LANDSCAPING & PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
KALORAMA PARK

3. Guidelines for a Successful Meeting
•RESPECT EACH OTHER
•CELLPHONES OFF OR ON VIBRATE
•Q&A WILL BE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION

4. Agenda
Introductions
Where we are
Design
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
Project Timeline
Next Steps
Contact Information
Questions and Answers

5. Where we are
Completed Site Work:
•Lightning protection implemented
•Vertical mulching completed
Phase I Final Design:
•Drainage Improvements
•Stormwater Management
•Landscaping Improvements
Phase II Pre-Final Design:
•Plaza Improvements
•Playground Renovation
•Columbia Road Sidewalk and Landscaping Improvements

6. Phase 1 - Site Plan
Remove and replace soil with construction debris
Drainage Improvements
Vertical mulching & lightning protection
Remove invasive norway maple tree
Sidewalk replacement
Berm softening

7. Phase 1 - Removal of Contaminated Soils
Removal of contaminated soil and replacement with new soil based on the June 6th, 2012 Volkert report and geotechnical findings.

8. Phase 1 - Existing Erosion
Norway Maple to be replaced by native Oak
Typical Area for Tree Bed(s)
Drainage Structure to be Modified
Area for Aeration, Topsoiling and Seeding

9. Phase 1 - Slot Drain Along Sidewalk

10. Phase 1 -Berm Softening
Before
After

11. Phase 2 - Existing Erosion

12. Phase 2 - Porous Paving

13. Phase 2 - Plaza Sections
Section A – A1
Section B – B1

14. Phase 2 - Plaza Details
Seating
Permeable Paving
Litter Receptacle
Refurbish Table Option
Water Fountain

15. Phase 2 - Plaza Details
Pedestrian & Vehicle Control
Boulders For Play

16. Elevating the Quality of Life in the District
Kalorama Park Playground Project
•Identified funding for the Kalorama Playground
•Project Budget: $500,000
•Playground Renovation Process
•Timing is Critical

17. Phase 2 - Site Plan
Plaza Improvements
Columbia Road Landscaping & Sidewalk Improvements
Playground Renovation

18. Project Timeline
Site Surveys May-June 2014
Preliminary Design June-July 2014
Final Phase 1 Design July- October 2014
Construction Phase 2 March 2015
Construction Phase 1 November 2014

19. Elevating the Quality of Life in the District
Frequently Asked Questions
•Separating Playground Project from Plaza Project
•What’s the Rush?
•Why Not Keep the Plaza the Way it is?
•Why Does the Norway Maple Need to Go?
•What About the Fence Around the Community Gardens?
•Are We Really Getting Hedges Along the Entire Columbia Rd .Border?
•Who's Going to Maintain all the Bushes You're Planning at the Top of the Hill Where the Benches are?
•Are you taking the Usage and Shade into Consideration?

20. Elevating the Quality of Life in the District
Survey Results
•Our Survey Sample Resulted in 57% Preference for Option 3
•Option 1 received 29 %
•Option 2 received 14 %

21. Plaza Plan Option 1

22. Plaza Plan Option 2

23. Plaza Plan Option 3

24. Elevating the Quality of Life in the District
Next Steps
Plaza and Playground
•Phase 1 Construction - December 2014 – January 2015
•Community Meeting to Present the Final Design – November 18, 2014
•Plaza Design ANC Presentation – December 3, 2014
•Playground Planning & Design – November 2014 to January 2015
•Historic Preservation Review – January 2015 – February 2015
•Phase II Construction Begins – March 2015
•Phase II Construction Completed – June 2015

25. Contact Information
Department of General Services (DGS) Kenny Diggs, DGS Associate Director of Communications & Government Affairs kenneth.diggs@dc.gov 202-580-9361 Shahrokh Ghahramani, Project Manager shahrokh.ghahramani@dc.gov Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) Brent Sisco, Landscape Architect brent.sisco@dc.gov We (DGS & DPR) welcome you to fill out our Survey concerning the Kalorama Park & Playground project, provide your comments, and share the link with your neighbors. You can access the Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Kalorama-Park-Design_Options_Community_Input_Survey

26. Thank you for your time!
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