Goals/Principles

Programming Ideas and Concepts

Ecology

Enhance biodiversity and urban ecology

Address invasive species

Nurture natural succession, long term ecology

Consider stormwater management

Create water habitat for wildlife

Add more vegetation: trees, orchard, meadow, native species

Stewardship

Get site transferred to Park Board ASAP

Establish a stewardship program through the school

Establish controlled public access to the site

Establish a park clean-up

Community

Create a community gathering spot

Support existing natural flows of pedestrians and cyclists

Create a good, safe place for kids to explore

Create a pathway through the site

Sense of whimsy

Add a boardwalk and viewing platform

Connect to larger park and greenway system

Use stumps and logs

Reference and enhance historical significance

Boulder with historical information

Maintenance

Preserve un-developed appearance

Minimal paths through, find the best route

Low-key interventions

Maintain good visibility

Keep the site low maintenance

Keep it very low maintenance and natural