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Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan and Summary Prepared for the City of Salem Prepared by The Cecil Group, Inc. Final Report-September15, 2011 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates ii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF LIST OF F INTRODU ACKNOWL 1. EXECU 2. SUMMA 3. THE VI 4. GOALS 5. THE P 6. PLANN 7. OVERA 8. PARK 9. ACTION 10. PREC ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates iii LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES Figures Figure 1. Site ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates iv INTRODUCTION The City of Salem has prepared a master plan forWinter Island Park -a significant historic location ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Winter Island Master Plan and Reportrequired input from many important participa ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Winter Island Park Master Plan process began in December of 2010 with the City of Salem Establishment ofthe Master Plan Context. Establishment of the Park Program. Establishment of the Park Vision. Identification of Implementation Strategies. Formulation of a Draft Master Plan. Preparation of the Final Master Plan.PurposeThe purpose for the Winter Island P ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 2 planning pr Approach Method Baseline Study Analysis Draft Program (Must occur, May occur and Must not occur) Decision-Making Criteria Future Goals Draft Master Plan Final Master Plan and ReportThe ApproachThe approach to the planning proc ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 3 Four meetings with a qualified team of professional consultants and city representativ Four meetings with an organized Winter Island Park Committee made up of local r Three public meetings to allow citizens to review and provide valuable input during One meeting with the mayor’s office. One meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission.Emphasis on a clear vision a ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 4 contained wi ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 5 of Fort Pick Figure 1. Site Context Figure 2. Fort Pickering Lighthouse ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 6 During the 1 Figure 3. Plan of Winter Island by Charles A. Putnam, January 6, 1870 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 7 That same y Figure 4. Original Structures and Character of Fort Pickering - 1940. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 8 In 1980, to Figure 5. USCG Hangar Building Showing Signs of Structural Instability. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 9 foot wide b In-water activities require permits from local, state and federal agencies to protect i Navigational needs such as dredging and protection of naturalresourceneed to be b If impacts to resources are proposed then opportunities for onsiterestoratio ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 10 Figure 6. Historic Low (dashed) and High (solid) Water Marks The island’s 6,800 linear feet of shoreline inc ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 11 Parkland Use ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 12 Sewerlines ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 13 data has b Figure 7. Existing Moats Over Grown with Invasive Plants ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 14 (eleven feet Western Half: 102C-Chattfield Hollis Rock outcrop complex (3-15% slopes/27 Eastern Half: 602-Urban Land, which constitute soils that are compacted, A large portion of theUSCG Hangar parking area is presumed to contain Fort Pickering (Staghorn Sumac, Multiflora Rose, Oriental Bittersweet and Bush H Along Cat Cove (Northwest Edge) extending along the west side of Fish Street Mature specimen trees between the USCG Hangar Building and the Harbor Mas ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 15 VehiclesThe Figure 8. The Park Currently Displays a Disorganized Arrangement of Uses and Circulation ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 16 comprehensi Figure 9. Cultural and Archaeological Resources, Archaeological sites are confidential ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 17 Previous Stu Fort Lee and Pickering Cond. Assessment Cultural Resource Survey and Maintenance a City of Salem MP and Action Plan, by the Salem Planning Department, 1996 Condition Survey-Coast Guard Hanger Structure, by Hobbs Endeavor Corporati For the Defense of Salem-Fort Lee and Pickering Conditional Assessment Cultural Res Miscellaneous Photographs, provided by John Goff, October 2009-November Winter Island Barracks BuildingRe-Use FeasibilityStudy, prepared by Vine As Harbor Plan, by Fort Points Associates, Inc., January 2008 Open Space and Recreation Plan, 2007 Winter Island Preliminary Landscape Concept Plan, October 2002 Winter Island Improvements Plan, February 5, 1987 US Coast Guard Air Station–Salem Plan, MA, February 12, 1943 Topography Map Plan, Coast Guard -R2566 US Coast Guard Plot Plan 3869, November 14, 1965 US Coast Guard Installation for New Septic Tank for BOQ-# 5005, by WCC, Jun USCG Electrical Underground Cable Plan, July 16, 1934 Winter Island Boat Ramp Plans –Sheets 1-5, by Coastal Engineering Group, J Plan # 3629, February 28, 1943 Parking Plan, August 12, 1987 Winter Island Park Preliminary Plan, by Rizzo Associates, April 25, 1986 Winter Island Youth Hostel –Sheets A1-A3, by Paul R. Lessard Architect, March Winter Island Existing Conditions Plan, by the Department of Planning and Communi US Coast Guard Plumbing and Lighting –PL-2, June 19, 1935 Winter Island Planning Area Diagram, by the Department of Planningand Communi ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 18 Winter Island Concept Plan, No date Plan of Winter Island Plan, August 16 1967 Winter Island Comprehensive Plan, October 1987 2007 Wind site Analysis by UMass Renewal Energy Lab 2007 Winter Island Barracks Building Re-Use Study,by Vine Associates, Inc. Termination of Remedy Operation Status Report,byClean Soils Environmen Tier II Extension Submittal Report,by Clean Soils Environmental, LTD., Novem Phase II and Phase II Site Assessments, by Environmental Alliance Group (AEG), Dec http://www.salemhistoryonline.com/FortLee.html, Web link by Erik K. Smith Link by Jim McAllisterCa Figure 10. Fort Sewall ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 19 Friends of F Fort PhoenixSta Figure 11. Fort Phoenix State Reservation Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com/members-photos/MusicLover79 Figure 12. Castle Hill in Ipswich, MA Source: http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/northeast-ma/castle-hill-on-the-crane.html#t10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 20 200 guests a Figure 13. Shake-A-Leg in Miami, FL Source: Flickr.com ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 21 2. SUMMARY OF PLANNING PROCESS Winter Island Park is composed of many complex componentsandinterwoven us ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 22 3. THE VISION Winter Island Park should be improved, managed and maintained as an oasis of open space and a recre ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 23 4. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Park’s goals and objectives have been formulated throughout the Master Plannin Provide adequate parking for daily use Provide adequate bathhouse use for the entire park Provide space for desired events Accommodate boat launch use Take an environmentally sensitive approach Enhance historic buildings Provide accessibility to all areas Provide adequate sitting/viewing areas Establish an organized park setting Create a safe park environment Establish the park as financially sustainable Provide year round interest and activities Provide year round management Provide educational opportunities Enhance connection to water Provide flexible open space Develop a phased approach ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 24 5. THE PARK PROGRAM The ProgramIn the context of planning, the term “program” refers to the uses that will be specific Walkingand biking Passive and informal recreation including informal games and sports that can be p ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 25 Small children’s play area / tot lot Sitting (individually and in small groups), generally oriented with views towards the wa Picnickingandeating Fishingfrom land and boat Boat launch set-up and break down Boating classes and instructional programs Function Hall use (with year round management) Visitor and self guided tours (Aligned with the City’s trolley tour schedule Classes/educational seminars (related to the boating program and/or the park’s history)Se Community picnics Swimming within a designated beach area Individual tent camping (about 30 sites) Group tent camping RV camping (short term only) Boat storage (about 40 larger boats and 40 smaller) Organized and maintained community gardening Retailing of camping, boating provisions and supplies, snacks and beverages Kayaking (Renting and organized tours) Cross country skiingSpecial Park should be specifically designed to accommoda Theatrical presentations for audiences of up to 200 patrons Small performances (music, performance art) including informal theatrical pre Public gatherings for special events that can be appropriately accommodated Small fairs or celebrations such as craft fairs Boating regattas Outdoor spaces and facilities for special events should be designed so that they ar ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 26 Activities C Hospitality/overnight accommodations (Bed and Breakfast) Interior or exterior dining/restaurant/café service Interpretive centers, museum or displays Boatbuilding or restoration (Ex: Newport non-profit) Multipurpose function hall (For up to 200 people)2. FacilitiesFort PickeringThe re ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 27 the Hangar B Informal seating area with terraces and/or lawn seating and a covered pavilion with Maximum planned capacity: 200-300 patrons A place easily adaptable for use as a small stage Access to the stage area would be accommodated by the current paved area around t A potentialaffordable bed and breakfast(Upon further evaluation ofprivatization Multiusefunction hall for weddingsand seminars A senior center Veteran’s home ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 28 If funding f Meeting center Function hall Non-profit boat building or restoration Restaurant or café Boating center A Maritime Museum facilitywith class roomsHangar GarageThe historic Hangar ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 29 Space within Benches and/or seating walls Trash receptacles(Recycling) Bicycle parking/racks Ornamental lighting(LED or MetalHallide) Structures (Trellises, Gazebos, or Pergolas) Multi-use open air structures or structures may be provided tosupport other aspe ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 30 Public Rest Incorporate the current tot lot structure Accommodate approximately 30 children with parents and companions Play opportunities to be integral to the landscaping and aesthetics of the Park Location, boundaries and orientation to allow for excellent supervision and limit acce Comply with all local, state and federal code regulationsLawn SportsAn opengrassed ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 31 Oasis–The ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 32 Coastal Spec Native species to enhance the shoreline and internal spaces. Screen visually unpleasing elements and views while also framingspecial visual or pe Shrub plantings limited to enhancing the gateway entrance, biocell areas or softe Avoid blockingvisual corridors for maintaining overall safety. Use shade trees to define and soften main vehicle routes and parking area.Annu ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 33 Botany–Th ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 34 Parking– ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 35 can be locate ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 36 11. Lightin ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 37 review and ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 38 6. PLANNING CONTEXT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS Winter Island Park offers a unique and memorable setting Increasethe Park’s presence as a truly unique national park for local and regional Develop a park that is an example for ecological and sustainability initiatives. Capitalize on wind generation that will provide significant revenue for the Park Improve and enhance the environmental quality of the Parkand the adjacent Improve the overall aesthetics and maximize the Park’s character as a unique pl Rehabilitate valuable and notable historic structuresthat furtherdistinguish Educate the public of the Park’s significant history. Present a well organized Master Plan to various agencies, groups andthepub Restoring andrenovating the historic structures in a timely manner for the safety of Decreasingrevenue from RV sites as the quantitiesof sites are reduced. Obtaining fundingin a timely manner to accomplish structural improvement Obtaining significant funding for long term renovations of the historic structures. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 39 7. OVERALL MASTER PLAN CONCEPT Figure 14. Overall Master Plan Concept ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 40 8. PARK COMPONENTS The Master Plancomponents have been includedto better accommodate the planned c ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 41 Fort Picker ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 42 secluded, but CharacterThe overall Improvedflow of traffic through the widening of roads and more appropriate t Improved Park entrance to allow flow of traffic in and out of the Park more conv As discussed in the Program section of this report, certain uses will be minimized, Improved signage and wayfinidng will minimize the amount of vehicles traveling w Definedpaths and walkways will enhance pedestrian safety while also directing c The park improvements should increasenatural character,rather than provide an u Possessesan overall theme of sustainability both withinthe landscape and applied ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 43 have been it ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 44 9. ACTION STRATEGIES The following strategies have been developed to guide the City of Salem and the Parks and Recreatio Figure 16. Early Phasing Strategies are important steps for improving the island’s character, environment and safety, which are shown in Figures 15-17. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 45 Figure 17. The new parking area, amphitheatre and dock enhance the park’s experience. Figure 17. Improvements to parking and storm water management enhance the park’s environment, habitat and vehicle circulation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 46 Early StepsI ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 47 to the open ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 48 Proposed E Table 1. Estimated costs for Early Phasing strategies. Long TermStepsInstallation of a Wind Turbine –A w ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 49 Restoration o Figure 18. Wind power generation could be a real source of revenue for the City and park. ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 50 Proposed Lo Table 2. Estimated costs for Long Term phasing strategies. Turbine MakeEstimated RevenueREC incom Table 3. Estimated wind turbine revenue reported by Meridian Associates Inc. dated March 2011 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 51 ExpensesOp Table 4. Operating costs for the park with identified resources Action StrategiesPark Guidelines Develop park guidelines for the Park Manager to administer. Align park design withprogramming to encourage proper use of the Park and for Understand the existing liabilities within the Park and develop immediate g Increase quality of the overall Park with links to the local community. Evaluate and analyze phased approaches and their related costs to determine sho Paved areas for travel and parking should be more appropriately designed t ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 52 Infrastructu Assess the existing infrastructure and determine short and long-term improvemen Assess the structural integrity of the historic buildings for developing short and l Facilitate an RFP process for determining historic restoration opportunitie Coordinate permitting and installation of extended dock structure to accommodat Analyze and assess the Park’s management needs and determine short and long te Develop a short term plan for the Hangar Building that would include boat stora Assess the immediate and long term bathhouse needs for determining appropriate ti Relocate the tot lot upon final location of the bathhouse.Programs and Services Develop a marketing program through the City that generates community int Further develop the Sail Salem program to enhance the connection between the Establish park guidelines and programs which reflect accountability to the City and Expand and further define the ParkManager’s role and responsibilities to provide Develop partnerships with the National Park Service and the Tourism Board to ma Encourage local groups like the Friend of Winter Island(FOWI)to develop Seek partnerships with private entities interested in rehabilitating and restoring hist ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 53 Environmen Appropriate waste storage facilities or containments areas should be provided wit Current environmental studies should be further evaluated and future ones conducte All invasivespecies should be removed from the island and more natives introduced as Opportunities for pollutant removal should be recognized.Where possible, run MGL Chapter 9, Sections 6 and 7, 950 CMR 70; Chapter 254 MEPA Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act NEPAArchaeological and Architectural Reconnaissance surveys of WinterIsland Pa The 1940s resources that were considered non-contributing to the original Wi Inventory of resources should be updated with current integrity The significance of landscape features and path/road systems as historic resources sho ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 54 Collaboratin Federal Maritime Installation-Fort Pickering. Beneficial in areas of public education, awareness of services, and visitor facilities/tran Coordinate and developan equipment data and maintenance log with the park mana Formulate a training and hiring program through the park manager’s direction tha ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 55 and reducin ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 56 and activity ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 57 have a diamet ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 58 is dredged.A ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 59 urgent prese ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 60 have a wide City/Organization Partnership–The FOWI mission must be aligned with the public int ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 61 Status as a Non-Profit 501C(3) Corporation–The FOWI can play a powerful role th Special Programs and Organizational Fundraising–The FOWI will benefit from serv Capital Campaign–The FOWI could conduct a capital campaign for a specific project, Grantsmanship and Grant Stewardship–The FOWI can seek and then manage grants f Program Management–The FOWI could serve as a program manager of some Winter Is Volunteer Assistance–The FOWI could solicit and organize volunteer assistance ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 62 boating, or Marketing and Promotion–As an advocacy group, the FOWI could assist in marketin Coordination with City Initiatives and Operations–As a Friends group, the FWIP should b Peer Organizations–Salem has a number of outstanding non-profit cultural organizati Parallel Organizations–FOWI might seek informal advice from a range of similar an Board of Directors–Attracting committed and influential leadership to the Board of Dir ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 63 The process ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 64 . 10. PRECEDENT IMAGES Amphitheatre Rain Garden/BMP Community Gardens Enhanced Edge Enhanced Shoreline Edge Fort Restoration GrassPave Visitor Drop Off ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Winter Island Park Master Plan The Cecil Group / Susan St. Pierre / Bioengineering Group / PAL / FXM Associates 65 Interpretive Sign Program Performance Stage Gateway Sign Defined Tent Sites Relocated Tot Lot Pedestrian Plaza/Storage