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[Gearhart~]

That would be sweet if it had any resemblance to Falls Park, that place looks sick.

[TD]

Gearhart~, on Dec 7 2007, 01:41 AM, said:

That would be sweet if it had any resemblance to Falls Park, that place looks sick.

Agreed, TD is moving to either Greenville, Charlotte or Nashville, probably.

[poonther]

TallahasseeDowntown, on Dec 7 2007, 12:46 PM, said:

Agreed, TD is moving to either Greenville, Charlotte or Nashville, probably.

Just curious, what's the time line for your move TD?

[TD]

poonther, on Dec 7 2007, 01:44 PM, said:

Just curious, what's the time line for your move TD?

After I graduate from FSU im thinkin should be.. maybe next fall.. could be 09

[Florida]

TallahasseeDowntown, on Dec 7 2007, 01:46 PM, said:

After I graduate from FSU im thinkin should be.. maybe next fall.. could be 09

Greenville?! All because of this park? Or other factors? Just curious.

[TD]

Florida, on Dec 7 2007, 01:52 PM, said:

Greenville?! All because of this park? Or other factors? Just curious.

Your memory is lackluster..... I already explained like a week ago that my intention of moving to Tennessee North Carolina Area ws because of the climate... I have also always liked greenville in the pictures ive seen on urban planet, and its right up there in the vicinity of my target areas.

[Beukeboom]

I had heard a rumor that Cascades Park may have a nice baseball stadium added to try to help attract a minor league (probably rookie league) to Tallahasse and also an attempt to recapture the past when minor league baseball was played there early 20th century. Anyone heard this or can confirm it?

[stjoe]

Beukeboom, on Dec 7 2007, 09:35 PM, said:

I had heard a rumor that Cascades Park may have a nice baseball stadium added to try to help attract a minor league (probably rookie league) to Tallahasse and also an attempt to recapture the past when minor league baseball was played there early 20th century. Anyone heard this or can confirm it?

I am fairly certain there isn't the room needed to build a facility nice enough to attract a minor league team.

I think this is more wishful thinking than a fact based rumor.

[Florida]

I agree with stjoe. There's no major baseball stadium planned, perhaps a small one for the kids.

[csmurphy8885]

But, just out of curiousity... if they did build a little stadium, for the "Tallahassee Tax Cuters".... would the already existing above ground garages be able to provide ample parking, maybe a ped bridge or two.   They could sneak this in if a sponser came around.  Wouldnt that be swell!  not that i am much of a baseball fan-

Edited by csmurphy8885, 08 December 2007 - 10:18 AM.

[Florida]

Growth Management Meeting Tomorrow:

1. Capital Cascade Park (TSP070086) (11-31-25-000-0010,11-31-36- B-0010, 31-06-20-806-0000, 41-01-20-805-0000, 41-01-20-807-0000 and 41-01-20-808-0000) located on 36.60 acres at 605 Suwannee St. The proposed project is the redevelopment of the existing property to a stormwater management facility and park. The proposed project also consists of the construction of a 2,069 square foot building to be used as a park bathroom and office. The plan also proposes to relocate a 612 square foot historic school structure and a 515 square foot curator/restroom will be constructed. The property is zoned CCPD (Capital Center Planning District). PROJECT COORDINATOR: Southside Team (891-7100) Glenn Berman – Senior Planner AGENT: Genesis Group – 224-4400 TIME: 8:30 a.m. Pre-Submittal 2. St. Augustine Plantation Addition (TPA070111) (31-04-20-666-0000) located on 6.83 acres at 2507 Old St. Augustine Road. The proposed project is the construction of an additional 14,000 square feet to the existing living facility. The property is zoned AC (Activity Center). PROJECT COORDINATOR: Southside Team (891-7100) Glenn Berman – Senior Planner AGENT: Blackhawk Engineering, Inc. – 224-4295 TIME: 9:15 a.m.

[Florida]

New Cascade Park to be 'epicenter' of Tallahassee recreation

Ten million dollars needs to be raised for 13 amenities for the park

Cascade Park, located in downtown Tallahassee, received an approval for a $10 million renovation. The park will undergo the renovation starting in late 2008 and is scheduled to be completed in 2010.

At a ceremony held last month, a fundraising campaign was started to encourage local businesses and residents to donate money for the approved amenities. In attendance of the ceremony was State Representative Loranne Ausley and community volunteer Janet Hinkle, both head of Capital Cascade Council as development co-chairs. Tallahassee Mayor John Marks and Leon County Commissioner and Intergovernmental Agency Chair Ed DePuy were also in attendance.

Blueprint 2000, the company behind the designs and proposals of the new park, will be in charge of overseeing the changes being made. At the ceremony, a major donator was announced to provide the cost of one of the amenities. Capital Health Plan donated $662,000 to build a 2.3-mile fitness trail running through the park.

Other amenities to Cascade Park include a proposed 4,000 seat amphitheatre to be used for local talent such as plays and concerts.

"The stage has dual purposes. A few hundred seats behind the stage will be used for smaller concerts, while larger shows will use the approximately 3,500 seats in the front of the stage," Blueprint 2000 representative Gil Ziffer said.

A dog park, an interactive water play plaza, a cascading waterfall, a commemorative plaza and a misting fountain to honor the African-American Smokey Hollow community were also announced at the ceremony. These projects are part of the $10 million that need to be raised to turn the proposed plans into a reality.

Source: FSView

[Florida]

Re-Submittal

Capital Cascade Park



(TSP070086) (11-31-25-000-0010, 11-31-36- B-0010, 31-06-20-806-0000, 41-01-20-805-0000, 41-01-20-807-0000 and 41-01-20-808-0000) located on 36.60 acres at 605 Suwannee St. The proposed project is the redevelopment of the existing property to a stormwater management facility and park. The proposed project also consists of the construction of a 2,069 square foot building to be used as a park bathroom and office. The plan also proposes to relocate a 612 square foot historic school structure and a 515 square foot curator/restroom will be constructed. The property is zoned CCPD (Capital Center Planning District). This item continued from 01/03/08 meeting.

[Florida]

UPdate: 3.14.08

Capital Cascade Trail Segments 3 & 4

Blueprint 2000 has completed the procurement of a design consultant for Segments 3 and 4 of
the Capital Cascade Trail. Kimley-Horn and Associates has been selected by the Evaluation
Committee and approved by the Intergovernmental Management Committee.

The Committees have been advised of the procurement of design consultant services for the
Capital Cascade Trail, and were involved with the recommendation to design Segments 3 and 4
concurrently.

The Request for Qualifications was advertised in October, and resulted in ten consulting teams
submitting Qualification Statements on November 9 for consideration. The seven-member
Evaluation Committee met on November 20, and scored and ranked the Qualification
Statements, resulting in the following three short-listed firms:

• DRMP (Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt)
• Kimley-Horn and Associates
• URS Corporation

Full proposals were received from the three firms on January 9, 2008; consultant oral
presentations were held on January 23. Kimley-Horn and Associates was selected as the top
ranked firm, and contract development negotiations are currently underway, and anticipated to be
complete by late March.

[Florida]

UPdate | 3.14.08

Capital Cascade Trail: Segment 2 Design

Cascade Park 60% Amenity and Landscape plans have been completed and are summarized below:

• Meridian Plaza and Stage: The 150 foot diameter Plaza and Stage includes brick
pavers, cut granite map of Florida, performance stage, stage production sound and
lighting with a fabric shade structure for performers and park users. The completion of
the Northwest quadrant of the Meridian Plaza is dependent upon the acquisition of the
adjacent parcel (Coleman Building) currently owned by the state.

• Dancing Fountain: Approximately 84 nozzles with individual lights and two levels of
pressurized pumps comprise the interactive fountain system. The Dancing Fountain is
34’ x 22’ and will provide daytime and nighttime entertainment and serve as a destination
point for area residents. A large shade trellis and adjacent trees will provide sitting and
viewing opportunities. The amenity also includes an interpretive hydrological fountain
with mist and rain.

• Cascade Fountain: The cascade fountain (approximately 16 feet in diameter and a
waterfall drop of 12 feet) will provide dramatic views of the recreated sinkhole. The
Cascade Fountain will be experienced directly from several overlook areas within the
park and from the park’s urban edge.

• Signature Bridges: The A-Frame signature bridges are approximately 33 foot high with
a 65 foot span. The two signature bridges define the perimeter of the naturally graded
outdoor amphitheatre and align with the longitude and latitude of the Prime Meridian
Marker. A private entity has agreed to donate the engineering services and pay for the
signature bridges’ construction; therefore, Blueprint 2000 has directed Genesis Group to
halt the design work of Garcia Bridge Engineers.

• Lake Hall School House: The historic Lake Hall School House (circa 1870) will be
relocated to Cascade Park and will tell the story of early African-American education.
Adjacent to the School House will be a shaded orientation plaza, a restroom, and office
structure. Bus and vehicular parking will be provided to serve the School House area. The
Lake Hall School house will be located in close proximity to the John G. Riley Center
located on East Jefferson Street and will become an extension of that facility. Currently,
one of the six heirs is requesting payment for the school house property. Ms. Althemese
Barnes is the point of contact for Blueprint and is facilitating the discussions with the
property owners. Blueprint 2000 cannot pursue historic grants for this amenity until the
building ownership/donation issue has been resolved.

• History Timeline Fence: The History Timeline Fence and protective fence includes
Fourteen (14) interpretive panels documenting milestones or events in Tallahassee’s
history.

• Boca Chuba: The outlet of the lower pond is of great importance for the control of
flooding. It will be symbolized by the creation of the mythological City Flood Protector -
Boca Chuba (Boca: mouth in Spanish, and Chuba: big in Apalachee). The stainless steel
element includes three (3) fountain nozzles fed through a tube in the upper lip.

• Dog Park: Bone Hill Dog Park will provide half-acre of Dog Park located just south of
the CSX Railroad between Monroe Street and Gadsden Street. Parking, shade, water and
dog pickup bag dispensers will be provided. The dog park will bring the dog-loving
community to Cascade Park and provide additional informal security. Concerns have
been raised by City Stormwater about the Dog Park location and potential water quality
impacts to the St. Augustine Branch ditch. Blueprint is reevaluating the dog park
feature.

Permitting:

COT Growth Management has approved the Natural Features Inventory and is currently reviewing the “Type A” Site Plan Application and Environmental Impact Assessment. Additional permitting reviews and approvals will be submitted and requested from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

A fund raising goal of $10 Million has been established to cover the costs of the park amenities based on current cost estimates. The following donations have been obtained:

• Trail and Sidewalk Network: Capital Health Plan
  
• Signature Bridges: “to be announced”
  
• Dancing Fountain: Downtown CRA (anticipated)

Green Initiatives:
As part of the project’s design and construction, Blueprint is evaluating various “green initiatives” as described below:

Pavement areas
Most sidewalks/trails will be concrete; possible green options include paver systems and flexi-pave in bump out areas, parking areas and some trail loops.

Solar Applications
Solar lighting within the Park will be investigated, including parking lots. Solar power on roof of the restroom and changing area will be provided. Waterless urinals, low flow toilets will also be constructed.

Landscaping
Native plantings, low irrigation requirements. Design and construct re-use water lines now and utilize once re-use water is available.

Asphalt
Reuse/recycle asphalt, concrete/stones if possible. Use of a lighter asphalt color; higher Solar Reflective Index (SRI) will be considered.
Lake Hall Schoolhouse Site Maximize natural lighting/cooling with orientation of building.

Recycled Material
Use recycled plastic for decking, benches will be investigated.

Edited by Florida, 14 March 2008 - 11:03 AM.

[poonther]

Not very good news for Cascades Trail and Park.  This also includes cutting some funding for Capital Circle SW.  However for me what's even worse than the proposed funding cuts are the comments below the article.  Yesterday people were actually posting to the article as if Cascades Trail was nothing more than a hiking trail..............

[Go Gators]

poonther, on Jun 2 2008, 06:34 PM, said:

Not very good news for Cascades Trail and Park.  This also includes cutting some funding for Capital Circle SW.  However for me what's even worse than the proposed funding cuts are the comments below the article.  Yesterday people were actually posting to the article as if Cascades Trail was nothing more than a hiking trail..............

Its sad people arent aware of what the project actually is.  Having said that, I would certainly be in favor of putting this project on hold for a while.  With the cities having to cut funds for projects that effect people directly, I dont think now is the time to try and justify squeezing in a non-essential project (in terms of quality of life, essential services, you know what I mean).

(Noticing under my breath how almost immediately after Poonther posted this it magically appeared elsewhere.)

Edited by Go Gators, 02 June 2008 - 07:27 PM.

[TD]

Go Gators, on Jun 2 2008, 09:23 PM, said:

Its sad people arent aware of what the project actually is.  Having said that, I would certainly be in favor of putting this project on hold for a while.  With the cities having to cut funds for projects that effect people directly, I dont think now is the time to try and justify squeezing in a non-essential project (in terms of quality of life, essential services, you know what I mean).

(Noticing under my breath how almost immediately after Poonther posted this it magically appeared elsewhere.)

I think that cascades park and Gaines are essential to Tallahassee, they have been waiting in the wings forever,... It will help create 2 destination areas for the city... areas that we desperately need.

Edited by TD, 03 June 2008 - 09:36 AM.

[Go Gators]

TD, on Jun 3 2008, 11:26 AM, said:

I think that cascades park and Gaines are essential to Tallahassee, they have been waiting in the wings forever,... It will help create 2 destination areas for the city... areas that we desperately need.

Thanks for deleting what you originally had.  But I still long for the day that I can grow up and be just like TD!

[poonther]

Hey hey good news, this project is back on COT radar:

Capital Cascade Park (11-31-25-000-0010, 11-31-36- B-0010, 31-06-20-806-0000, 41-01-20-805, 807, and 808-0000) (TSP070086) located on 36.60 acres at 605 Suwannee Street. The proposed project is the redevelopment of the existing property to a stormwater management facility and park. The proposed project also consists of the construction of a 2,069 square foot building to be used as a park bathroom an office. The plan also proposes to relocate a 612 square foot historic school structure and a 515 square foot curator/restroom will be constructed. The property is zoned CCPD (Capitol Center Planning District). This item continued from the 1/03/08 meeting.


Anyone know what the 612 sq. ft historic school structure is exactly???