Engaging the Community |
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“We Create White Center” Launch Party – November 14, 2006 |
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White Center Heights Park Community Meetings – February 6 and 15, 2007 Two community meetings were organized by the White Center Community Development Association and the King County to inform the community about the project and invite feedbacks concerning program elements and issues such as public safety. |
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Children’s Design Workshops – February 16, 2007 Two participatory design workshops were organized by the Landscape Architecture studio to work with students at the White Center Heights Elementary School and the Southwest Boys and Girls Club. Teams of students from grades 1 to 6 produced their conceptual designs for the park. |
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Neighborhood Planning Community Workshop – February 28, 2007 |
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Community Open House – March 7, 2007 Six final design alternatives were presented at a community open house at the St. James Church with community members voting for their favorite alternatives. Some of the popular design features include neighborhood gathering spaces, multicultural community gardens, creative playground, flexible space for activities, covered areas, and community/public art. |
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"Ultimate Park Makeover" – June 9 through 15, 2007 |
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