North End Community Center Study - Boston · Community Meeting #2 December 13, 2017 North End...
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Community Meeting #2December 13, 2017
North End Community Center Study
Community Meeting #3October 17, 2018
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Agenda – Meeting 3
1. Update on the Process
2. Goals & Objectives
3. What We Heard
4. Program Recommendations
5. Site Studies
6. Discussion
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Process Update
Programming
Existing Conditions Analysis
Potential Sites
Concept Layouts
Recommendations
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Goals & Objectives
More Spaceo The current building is “bursting at the seams.”o Provide adequate space, equipment and support for popular activities
More Users o Provide a universally accessible facilityo Continue to welcome core users while inviting in more teens, adults and new community members
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What We Heard
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What We Heard
CAC# 1 – October 16, 2017
CAC# 2 – December 13, 2017
Digital Survey Results
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CAC# 1 – October 16, 2017
Agenda
Introduction to the Process
Goals & Objectives
Existing Programs & Data
Proposed Programs
Interactive Workshop
Discussion
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CAC# 1 – What We Heard
Nazzaro Center Proso Central Locationo History & Charm
Nazzaro Center Conso All spaces are too small!o Parking & Access o Space is tired
Main Take-Awayso Waiting list for programso The North End has no YMCA or Boys & Girls Club o Enormous demand for the gymo Seniors & Teens need dedicated spaceo Indoor Pool would be greato Weight Room too smallo Not enough storage
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CAC# 2 – December 13, 2017
Agenda
Update on the Process
Goals & Objectives
What we Heard (CAC #1)
Program Recommendations
Discussion
Digital Survey
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CAC# 2 - What We Heard (General Space)
Multi-Purpose Room Suggestions:o 75-100 people for dinners, community meetingso Subdivide into 1,000 sf spaceso Portable stage structure for performances
Emphasize Flexibilityo vary sizes for flexibility
Kitcheno Centrally Located / Easy to accesso Adjacent to senior/adult room & multi-purpose rm. o Open, yet capable of being closed off
Family Facilitieso Include an area for nursing.o Provide family/unisex bathrooms
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CAC# 2– What We Heard (Education)
Kids Rooms Need More Storage for Coats and Bags
Child Care licensing:o EEC licensing for programs serving ages 6-12o More classrooms and capacity desired o Site council would have to hire more staff to expand
Teen Drop-In Programo dedicated space important
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CAC# 2 - What We Heard (Sports & Recreation)
Recreation:
Basketball Court oMIAA Regulation Size Court DesiredoSeating for 112 spectators on one side of courtoAdjustable height for hoops is desired.
Arts & CraftsoDedicated room with sink preferred
Don’t enclose the Mirabella pool!
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What We Heard - Digital Survey Results – October 16 – January 5
http://mycampus.sasaki.com/northend/index.html
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What We Heard - Digital Survey Results - Demographics
123 Responses
Range of Ages: 20 – 60
Majority: Ages 30 – 49
Publicized:• Nazzaro Center
• Community Meetings
• Neighborhood Email
Parents ?!
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Digital Survey – Day in the Life
• More Activity During the Weekday
• Concentration in Neighborhood Core
• Mostly Walking
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kday
Wee
kend
Activity Routes
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What We Heard – Who’s Not Using the Nazzaro & Why?
46% Rarely or Never use Nazzaro Center
38% Don’t know about Programs @ Nazzaro
Why Don’t you Use Nazzaro?• “Waitlist”
• “Quality of Facility”• “Didn’t Know there was
Fitness / Yoga”
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What We Heard – Desired Programs
Top 3:• Community Room• Basketball Court• Arts & Crafts
Popular:• Teens• Swimming• Senior Room• Performing Arts• Computer Lab• Children’s Programs
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Program Recommendations
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Program – “Minimum-Recommended”
New Programs:• Studio Fitness• Music• Community Room• Computer Lab• Classrooms
Total Area:• 41,000 GSF
(existing Nazzaro = 20,500 GSF)
“Right Size” Existing Programs:• Regulation MIAA Basketball Court• Weights/Cardio• Multi-Purp Rm• Adult Room
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Program – “Ideal-Recommended”
Add:• 2 Classrooms• Toddler / Parent Room• Arts / Crafts
Total Area:• 50,000 GSF (+1500 NSF)
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Site Studies
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A range of 6 Sites were Explored – 3 Chosen for Pricing
Considerations• Location• Access• Availability• Zoning• Ownership
Existing Nazzaro Center Site
Mirabella Pool Site
Sites:1. Existing Nazzaro Center
2. Mirabella Pool House
3. Sargent’s Wharf Site
4. Fulton Street
5. Cooper Street Site
6. DeFilippo Playground Site
Sargent’s Wharf Site
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1. Nazzaro Center Site
2 City-Owned Parcels• Existing Building• Polcari Playground
Options Explored• 2 Renovation Options• Replacement Option
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Nazzaro Option 1 – Renovate Existing
Major Moves:Renovate second floor, reconfigure gym level to use space more efficiently
Proposed building area: Approx. 20,500 GSF
Pros:• Retain Existing Building • Central Location• More efficiency
Cons:• 20,500 GSF under “Minimum Recommended”• Basketball court remains too small• Insufficient Educational Programs• No Independent assembly space• Close Facility During Renovation
Not Recommended for Pricing
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Nazzaro Option 1 – Add 4th Story
Major Moves:Add a fourth story to accommodate additional youth program space; reconfigure second floor for efficiency.
Proposed building area: Approx. 27,300 GSF
Pros:• Retain existing building• Recommended educational spaces provided
Cons:• 13,700 GSF under “Minimum Recommended”• Basketball court remains too small• No Independent assembly space• Close Facility During Renovation• Feasibility depends on existing building’s
structural capacity
Not Recommended for Pricing
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Nazzaro Option 1 – New Building
Major Moves:Replace with New Building
Proposed building area: Approx. 35,150 GSF; 4 stories
Pros:• Retain existing site / central location• Includes civic, educational & arts spaces • Right-sized Gym and 1 Fitness provided
Cons:• 5,800 GSF under “Minimum Recommended”• Basketball court remains too small• Existing Building Demolished• Lose Parking / Drop Off• Impact Polcari Park• Subject to Article 97
(legislative approval required)
Not Recommended for Pricing
SITE PLAN
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2. Mirabella Pool Site
2 City-Owned Parcels• Existing Mirabella Site• Langone Park
Explored• 1 Option that replaces the existing
pool house and relocates the children’s splash pad to pool area.
Coast Guard
Langone Park
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Mirabella / Polcari Park Plan DRAFT (June 2018)
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Mirabella Existing Site Plan – BPDA SLR
BPDA Sea Level Rise – Flood Hazard Area (SLR-FHA)
Critical infrastructure must be24” above Base Flood Elevation; all other elements min 12” above
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Mirabella Site Plans
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Roofpool
Splash
CoastguardStation
Site Plan
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Mirabella Site – Shadow Studies
Building Height: 50’
Coast Guard:+/- 89’
Coast Guard:+/- 54’
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Mirabella Site – Shadow Studies
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Mirabella Site – Pros & Cons
Major Moves:Relocate North End Community Center to be with Mirabella Pool and Langone Park
Proposed building area: Approx. 54,375 GSF; 4 stories
Pros:• Synergy with Pool and Park• Prominent Site w/ Great Views• Great Access• Meets Recommended Program
Cons:• Park Site is subject to Article 97
(legislative approval may be necessary)• Partially in Flood Hazard Area• Peripheral to Neighborhood Core
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3. Sargent’s Wharf Site
1 BPDA-Owned Parcel• Existing Parking Lot• Waterfront Site on Commercial St.• North End Waterfront Sub-district
Explored• 1 Option with side-by-side mixed-
use development
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Sargent’s Wharf Site
BPDA Sea Level Rise – Flood Hazard Area (SLR-FHA)
Critical infrastructure must be24” above Base Flood Elevation; all other elements min 12” above
Entire Site is within BPDA SLR-FHA
BFE 19.4’
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Sargent’s Wharf Site
Community Center with Mixed-Use Development
Keep Parking at Grade (build above)
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Sargent’s Wharf Site
2nd Floor (Main Level)
3rd Floor
4th Floor
PARKING
Section
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Sargent’s Wharf Site – Pros & Cons
Major Moves:Colocate North End Community Center with Mixed-Use Development
Proposed building area: Approx. 50,500 GSF; 4 stories
Pros:• Prominent waterfront site with great views• Mixed-use funding opportunity• Vehicular and pedestrian accessibility
Cons:• Partial loss of current parking lot (from 250
spaces to 100 spaces +/-)• In flood hazard area• Peripheral from Neighborhood Core• Community Center elevated above street level
activity.
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Summary1. Existing Nazzaro Center Site 2. Mirabella Pool Site 3. Sargent’s Wharf Site
Major Moves:Colocate North End Community Center with Mixed-Use Development
Proposed building area: Approx. 50,500 GSF; 4 stories(meets “Ideal recommended”)
Pros:• Prominent waterfront site with great views• Mixed-use funding opportunity• Vehicular and pedestrian accessibility
Cons:• Partial loss of current parking lot (from 250 sp to 100+/-)• In flood hazard area• Peripheral from Neighborhood Core• Community Center elevated above street level activity.
Major Moves:Relocate North End Community Center to be with Mirabella Pool and Langone Park
Proposed building area: Approx. 54,375 GSF; 4 stories (meets “Ideal recommended”)
Pros:• Synergy with Pool and Park• Prominent Site w/ Great Views• Great Access• Meets Recommended Program
Cons:• Park Site is subject to Article 97
(legislative approval may be necessary)• Partially in Flood Hazard Area• Peripheral to Neighborhood Core
Major Moves:Replace with New Building
Proposed building area: Approx. 35,150 GSF; 4 storiesUnder “Minimum Recommended”
Pros:• Retain existing site / central location• Includes civic, educational & arts spaces • Right-sized Gym and 1 Fitness provided
Cons:• 5,800 GSF under “Minimum Recommended”• Basketball court remains too small• Existing Building Demolished• Lose Parking / Drop Off• Impact Polcari Park• Subject to Article 97 (legislative approval required)
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Tabular ProgramExisting Right Sized Minimum Recommended Ideal
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Tabular ProgramExisting Right Sized Minimum Recommended Ideal