Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Final design chosen for Shapiro Park A By Christopher Roberson fter meeting with neighborhood residents three weeks ago, Denis Chagnon, a principal at CBA Landscape Architects, returned to Shapiro Park with three options for the redesign project. Chagnon said each option included a splash pad and an entrance archway. Fencing, between six and 12 feet high, will also be installed along the perimeter of the half-acre park. However, Chagnon cautioned against having a 12-foot fence all the way around. “If we go too tall, it feels very enclosed and unwelcoming,” he said during the July 28 meeting. After studying the three design options for several minutes, residents took a vote to decide which option should be used for the project. The results showed two votes for the fi rst option, 12 votes for the second option and no votes for the third option. The design for the second option had a pergola as the primary feature. “There’s a little less room for play equipment in this one,” said Chagnon, adding that much of the play equipment would be located on the side of the park facing Hoyt Street. However, by having less play equipment, he said, the second option would allow for additional greenspace. “It has a very open feel,” said Chagnon. In addition, he said splash pads are generally used from June to September, adding that they are “dead space” for the remainder of the year. However, Chagnon said splash pads can be designed in a way so that they can be used for other activities as well. Speaking about the fi rst option, Chagnon said that design included a picnic area, a multibase swing set, a group swing and a spinner. He also said the splash pad would have an upright sprayer and river rocks. The last option featured a linear pergola, “decorative concrete” and a dish swing. “They’re During a neighborhood meeting on July 28, Denis Chagnon, a principal at CBA Landscape Architects, presented three options to redesign Shapiro Park. (Advocate photos by Christopher Roberson) very good for a caregiver to get in with a child who has serious mobility issues,” Chagnon said of the dish swing. He also mentioned the idea of installing a small zip line. “Everett doesn’t have a zip line anywhere,” said Chagnon. “That would be a possibility.” Therefore, in addition to choosing the second design option, residents also voted in favor of having arch and geometric play structures and a multi-bay swing set as well as a small zip line. In terms of a timeline, Chagnon said the fi nal design would be submitted to the city by the end of August and that the redesign would be completed by next May. The design option that was overwhelmingly favored by residents Residents took time to study each of the three design options. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Summer is Here!
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