Design Ideas for the Moutrie Playground site were explored in a public workshop held June 29, 2010.
The Design Principles:
- Realize the vision of creating a waterfront park on the Ashley River, re-connecting Colonial Lake to the Ashley River.
- Park will increase in size and the design maximizes efficient use of park space.
- Enhances safe enjoyment of the park creating new neighborhood streets along the park edge.
- Increase recreational opportunities by gaining a 280x180 multipurpose field.
- Existing recreation enhancements to include new ball field, tennis courts, and state of the art playground.
- Transform portions of Lockwood Avenue and Broad St. into friendly neighborhood streets with on-street parking.
- Provides safe pedestrian access to and from the Ashley Riverwalk.
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is interested in hearing feedback from the public about the possible redesign. Send us your comments.
Comments
I enjoyed the presentation at Mason Prep last night, and support the modified plan with 8 tennis courts. I also support the traffic light at Beaufain St. and the narrowing of all surrounding streets (Broad, lower Lockwood, Ashley and Rutledge) to slow traffic; however, please ensure that there will still be ample, free parking around Colonial Lake to maximize accessibility of both parks to the public. The proposed demolition of the Sgt. Jasper would be a big improvement; however, I will reserve judgment on the proposal to develop the lots along Broad Street, until detailed plans and architectural drawings are made available to the public for their review and comment.
Agreed except that I would lean toward saying that just about anything within reason would be better than Sgt. Jasper. Still get the feeling that this is a bit of a wishful thinking with little more than drawings in place, but holding out hope that something materializes in our lifetime.