![]() My advice in the past is for the city to post photos of other, existing playgrounds that meet the access requirements it seeks, so citizens can see what other cities have done. If the footprint is going to expand, which is a big issue in this park which already has so much of its limited area developed or paved, the surface should not contrast so highly with the other textures and colors in the park, which are the colors and textures of nature. The design looks like the inside of a Bellevue office building with gray carpeting, and like no other playground on MI I am familiar with. We put playgrounds in parks because kids like nature and the outdoors, and live too much of their lives indoors, especially if disabled. The issue with this design is it is in a park, and is very unsympathetic to its natural surroundings. The two demographics not involved in this decision making are disabled kids, and kids in general. ![]() However a playground needs to be designed for kids of all ages and abilities. ![]() There are many different surfaces for wheelchair bound kids. The level of the play surface will be raised to meet the top of the existing concrete edging to improve accessibility, but the edging, seating and landscaping will remain in place. The groundcover chips have also broken down and are clogging the drainage system. The existing playground is 19 years old, and the equipment is at the end of its useful life. Why is the City Replacing the Playground Equipment? MIPA has contributed and raised over $54,000 for the project. Our partner, Mercer Island Preschool Association supported this project from the beginning. We received equipment in December, and our equipment is now installed. Playworld, the manufacturer of the playground equipment, experienced a significant fire at their plant in early May. Last fall, manufacturing and supply chain issues delayed the arrival of equipment. Dry weather and nighttime low temps that stay consistently above 45 degrees are key to the success of the rubber surfacing. Continuing record cold weather has slowed site work and prevents us from installing the new playground surfacing until the weather cooperates. The Mercerdale Park playground equipment installation is delayed again. Playground Completion is Delayed until Spring The Link, while still just a concept, will be presented in several cities around the world with the goal of starting a conversation with institutions and private investors.Mercerdale Park playground ("Train Park") is now open! Note that crews will be finishing the final touches over the next few weeks, but the playground is available for use. The system will also control the global lighting system and will store extra energy produced by solar panels and other renewable energy sources. Drone ports connected with the upper garden-squares of each tower will allow the building's to be reached by air while the basement will be equipped with external and internal docks for pedestrians and public electric transports.Īn urban operating system equipped with AI will be able to manage the global city temperature, levels of CO2, and humidity. Each building will include water baths, markets, and spiritual and cultural hubs. Farming will also be incorporated, enabling communities to produce their own food and be self-sufficient. ![]() Over 120,000 trees and 2 million plants of over 150 species will cover the interconnected buildings, helping to reduce indoor and outdoor temperatures. See Also: This will be the largest Living Building in the world Other features among the interconnected towers will include areas more oriented to lifestyle amenities such as hotels, wellness and spa centers, sport centers, shopping malls, bookshops, and leisure attractions. Another tower will rise between 650 and 850 meters and include offices, government departments, healthcare facilities, and education institutions ranging from early education to universities. The tallest building will rise an ambitious 300 floors and 1,200 meters and include apartments, villas, common areas and services, and green areas with private and public gardens. The Link comprises four interconnected main towers, each equipped with green areas on every level, 100% green transport systems, and natural light and ventilation. Luca Curci Architects, an Italian architecture firm, has designed a project that combines vertical expansion with economic innovation to solve the challenge of population density.ĭubbed The Link, the plant-covered project would absorb CO2 and produce oxygen for cleaner air and increased biodiversity. ![]()
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