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Welcome to the Salem Willows, Phase II Renovations - Public Forum! Bienvenido a Salem Willows, Renovaciones en Fase II – Foro público! March 14, 2023 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 When public comment is allowed, members of the public who have “raised a hand” will be called upon. To raise your hand: Click the Raise Hand button in the Zoom application; or, Press the star key, followed by the number nine if dialing in. Por favor levante su mano ahora, si necesita traducción al Español. ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda 1. Introductions & Meeting Purpose 2. Engagement and Progress 3. Phase 1 Update 4. Phase 2 History Objectives Site Evaluation Preliminary Design 5. Project Schedule and Next Steps 6. Questions, Comments & Discussion 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Salem Willows - Engagement 1. Hatch Held Our First Public Meeting for the Project in 2018 2. User Survey (in-person & online) - Conducted in 2019 3. Total of 15 Public Meetings Since 2018 • Community/Stakeholder • Parks & Recreation Commission • Conservation Commission • Historic Commission ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows – Park improvements (so far…) 1. Tree Survey and Assessment of Entire Park 2. Tree Removals and Tree Planting (including permitting) 3. Architectural and Historic Assessments 4. Flagpole Area Replanting and Significant Tree Restoration 5. Assisted Traffic and Parking Department with Study of Fort Ave/Restaurant Row Intersection Analysis 6. Phase 1 Improvements (Hill Restoration) 7. Pier Replacement (By Others) 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Phase 1 – Parking and Hill Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase 1 – Update (95% Complete) 1. Final Punch List Items - Spring 2. Field Restoration of Temporary Parking – Planned Spring 3. Striping Updates on Restaurant Row (by others) ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Active Willows Projects: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Pier Replacement PIER REPLACEMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase 2 – PARC Grant and other funding • Summer of 2022 Grant Application: - Parks and Recreation Commission Approved Location and Approach for Phase 2 - Hatch Further Developed a Preferred Concept and Cost Estimate - MHC Responds to Project Notification Form w/ Request for Sdditional Information • Fall 2022 – City of Salem was Awarded the PARC Grant • Fall 2022 - City of Salem Secured Community Preservation Act Funding to Support the Work Requested by MHC 9 REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT • Adhere to Grant Schedule • Provide Historic/Archeological Review and Permitting Process (PAL brought on by the City) ---PAGE BREAK--- PIER PROJECT 1. Hatch Team is Working with the Pier Team (GZA) 10 • Seamlessly Integrate the Two Projects • Coordinate Sequencing of the Two Projects ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase 2 Project Area - Aerial ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase 2 Project Area - Objectives FUTURE PIER LOCATION HOBBS SALEM LOWE 1. Clarify Circulation and Reduce Pavement 2. Make this Part of the Park Accessible 3. Put Overhead Wires Underground 4. Include Pedestrian Scale Park Lighting 5. Strengthen Connection to Pier 6. Stop Stormwater from being Discharged Directly Into harbor Untreated 7. Choreograph the Placement of Site Furnishings 8. Enhance Views 9. Restore Degraded Areas ---PAGE BREAK--- Site Evaluation: Phase 2 Project Area - Vegetation FUTURE PIER LOCATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Site Evaluation: Phase 2 Project Area - Pavements FUTURE PIER LOCATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Site Evaluation: Phase 2 Project Area - Structures FUTURE PIER LOCATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Site Evaluation: Phase 2 Project Area – Site Furnishings FUTURE PIER LOCATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Site Evaluation: Phase 2 Project Area – Utilities FUTURE PIER LOCATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase 2 Project Area – Preliminary Concept ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Schedule & Next Steps 1. Survey Completed – March 10th 2. Site Assessment and Data Collection Phase 3. Concept-75% Design 4. Permitting (April – May) 5. 90-100% Design 3. Out to Bid – Summer 2023 4. Construction – Fall 2023- Spring 2024 19 • Parks & Recreation Commission • Conservation Commission • Historic • Hatch Engineers • PAL Archaeologists ---PAGE BREAK--- Questions, Comments, & Discussion