1. LEGG PARK DOG PARKPROJECT DESIGN Prepared for: Meridian Township Parks Commission Board August 9, 2011

2. Activities Completed to Date Natural Features Inventory – June 2010 Vegetative Assessment – June 2011 Data Review Preliminary conceptual layouts – June 2011

3. Natural Features Inventory Historic agricultural field Non-native and native species; do not embody pre-settlement conditions Low floristic quality assessment Plant communities and values not associated with native prairies Limited wildlife habitat value

4. Vegetative Assessment Vegetation consistent with disturbed areas 18 non-native species; integrated 6 invasive species; random Does not harbor unique population of birds or animals

5. Data Review JF New Wetland Assessment – May 2011 Park Resources Study and Interpretive Program Development for Meridian River All communication/information provided to Township from concerned citizens

6. Summary of Data Reviews Concern for preservation wildlife habitat Disruption to wildlife use Ecological impacts Concerns can be addressed in design

7. Design Considerations Utilize existing infrastructure Maintain/improve trail system Natural and rustic appearance Protect and improve natural resources Visual screening Multi-use park with amenities

8. Site Inventory Map

9. Landscape Architect Assessment Utilize topography to park’s advantage Work within constraints of natural features Reduce maintenance area of new amenities Find best fit for new uses with existing uses Create a visually appealing design Locate new elements to be sensitive to context Improve park use beyond dog park

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14. Questions and Discussion