January 30, 2006
Workshop Materials
Selby Five Points Park

At the January 30, 2006 public meeting, City staff provided a presentation. That presentation, in small portions, can be found in the links below. Each section is listed by title and by the name of the presenter(s).

History of the Area
Lorrie Muldowney, Historic Preservationist
Sarasota County History Center
Early Plans for the Park
Kelly Kirschner, Former City Mayor
Paul Thorpe, Fmr. Pres.of Downtown Assoc
Alexandrea DavisShaw, City Engineer

Existing and Proposed Adjacent Development
Jane Robinson, Director of Planning & Redevelopment, City of Sarasota
Existing and Proposed Circulation
Sam Freija, Manager, Transportation Engineering, City of Sarasota
Use of Downtown Open Spaces
V. Peter Schneider, Deputy City Manager
Memory Path by Athena Tacha
John Burg, Chief Planner

Memorandum from City Attorney Fournier

   


Park Uses
Gary Kesckes, Senior Urban Designer

Sitting/Relaxing
Dining
Strolling
Shopping/Selling
Recreation
Entertainment and Events

Park Types
Gary Kesckes, Senior Urban Designer

The Park as Garden
The Park as Gallery
The Park as Living Room
The Park as Playground
The Park as Market Place
The Park as Town Square

   

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