Place from Space - Pop Up Performance Park by MKSK

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Submitted by Renaissance Covington, The City of Covington

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GOAL The idea for this project is to develop an underutilized parking lot, at the corner of 7th Street and Washington Avenue in Covington, KY, into an iconic gathering space and destination through a simple transformation. This area is currently the focus of several development projects in downtown Covington and the proposal would support the economic goals of the arts district strategy as a catalyst for strengthening Covington’s core. COLLABORATION This project is a collaboration of numerous public and private entities and has support from Covington Arts, the city government, and surrounding businesses. This project would be catalytic for the area as an events space for the Madland Music and Arts District, food truck, existing programs in the area such as Art Off Pike, gallery openings, and private events held by nearby businesses.

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>> The site is a acre parking lot located at 31-39 W 7th Street in Downtown Covington, KY >> Located in the emerging Covington Arts District, Madland Music and Arts District, Pike Street Tech Corridor and Covington’s Historic Central Business District

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“The Catalytic Development Funding Corporation is pleased to support submission for the Pop Up Performance Park site located at 31-39 W 7th Street in Covington, Kentucky. The Catalytic Fund believes that a Pop Up Performance Park design for this site will considerably aid the development efforts currently underway in the districts. Through this innovative design the Catalytic Fund feels that activating this site as an easily changeable event/recreation area will spark interest in terms of other enhancement and redevelopment opportunities.” –Jeanne Schroer, President/CEO of Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky

>> The site is an under-utilized paid public parking lot owned by the City of Covington

>> There are 32 parking spots. One spot will be lost in the project, making space for the performance stage instead

>> There are 2 murals painted on the building walls facing the lot. This one is called “Love the Cov” by Covington’s own BLDG

>> The City of Covington has plans to repave this parking lot in May 2014

>> The other mural is by Cincinnati’s Artworks program. “The Divine Proportion of All Things” was created under the direction of Tina Westerkamp in partnership with Covington Arts and Be Concerned

pop_up_performance_park >> In the heart of the new Madland Music and Arts District >> Since the space is already a parking lot, it makes it easy for Food Trucks to pull in and bands to unload their equipment

pop_up_performance_park >> After Hours Use >> Spotlight Performers & Musicians >> Community Gathering Space >> Activates the Street >> Enhance the Public Realm >> Local Food Opportunity >> Celebrate What’s Great in Covington

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pop_up_performance_park The multi-purpose use of the space will be transformational - the space will be easily converted from only parking lot use, which will continue, into a much needed public event space. The design of the space will connect two existing murals with colors blending from the artwork, thereby creating a canvas within the parking lot with vibrant patterns, also mimicking the organic circulation patterns between the lot and the sidewalk areas. The space will be activated by lights during evening hours.

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The design elements would be built out of existing materials and recycled goods for the cost-effective transformation. Among those are lighting, paint, planters, banners, and a performance stage outfitted to easily host bands, speakers, and other performances. The lighting would be re-used from previous Renaissance Covington programming and the stage will be constructed primarily from reused pallets. The adjacent Covington Artisan’s Enterprise building will house the supporting infrastructure such as speakers and chairs.

>> Stage

>> Stage Tent

A few simple how-tos are all you need to make every piece of the place_from_space pop-up_performance_park.

>> String Lights

>> Pavement Paint

>> Planters

>> Plants

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_pavement_paint_ MATERIALS NEEDED: >> 20 Gallons of Latex Traffic Paint >> Measuring Tape >> Floor Tape >> Paint Rollers & Roller Covers >> Paint Brushes >> Paint Trays >> Chalk >> Gloves >> Rags >> Caution Tape

Let the new asphalt cure for at least 30

Carefully measure and block out the

days. New asphalt? Yup. Thanks, City of

planned design using the Floor Tape,

Covington! Tape off the area with Caution

writing the pattern colors in the

Tape so no one accidentally wanders into

Chalk for each section - kinda like a

your worksite.

giant paint-by-numbers painting.

4_ Be sure to take breaks if it is hot outside. And don’t

Put on the Gloves. Stir the paint and pour it

worry, the Paint is non-toxic.

into the Paint Trays. Share with your friends.

If you spill some, use the Rags

Carefully paint the right colors in the taped off

and some water to clean it up.

pattern using the Rollers and Paint Brushes.

The paint will dry in about an hour.

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_poles_ MATERIALS NEEDED: >> Four 16’ tall 3” diameter Schedule 40 Pipe on a 12X12” 1/3” Thick Base Plate provided by Renaissance Covington >> Forty-Eight 1/2” diameter Hilti “Kwik Bolt 3” Expansion Anchors with 4” minimum embedment into Concrete Walk >> Drill

The existing Poles need modifications to hold the weight of the string lights.

The 12x12” 1/2” thick Base will be added to each pole to add strength and reenforcement

Eight holes will be drilled into each Base 1” from the edge.

and be bolted to the sidewalk.

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1/2” Diameter Hilti “Kwik Bolt” 3 1/2 “ Expansion Anchor with 4” Minimum Embedment Into Concrete Walk

3” Diameter Schedule 40 Pipe - 16’ Tall

4_ The four Poles with their new bases will be installed by the City of Covington. Thank you!

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_tent_ MATERIALS NEEDED: >> 20’ Triangle Sun Shade Sail by Petra from Amazon.com >> Anchors to connect to the wall and pole >> Ladder >> Drill

2_ and Attach

Simple. Just unfold...

3_ Voila! Ready to rock. 19

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_stage_ MATERIALS NEEDED: >> Recycled Wooden Pallets >> Power Screwdriver >> L-Brackets >> Bolt & Hex Nut >> 2”x2” runners >> Jigsaw

Gather friends together to help carry the

2_ Disassemble some of the Pallets, taking

donated Pallets and assemble the stage.

3_ Stack Pallets putting the filled in Pallets

wood slats out carefully to use as a fill in

on the top to create a sturdy stage. Use “L”

for the top layer of Pallets.

brackets to hold them together.

4_ Carefully cut 1x2” indent on the bottom stringers on both sides to allow for the stud to pass.

4_ Use the runners to connect the Pallets and create the Stage. Book your bands and get

5_ Arrange Pallets side-by-side in columns and rows (5x5). As you do that connect the modules with bolt and hex nuts. 21

ready to rock.

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_string_lights MATERIALS NEEDED: >> 480 Linear Feet of String lights donated by Renaissance Covington >> Anchors for Be Concerned Building >> Electricity

2_ We have mapped where

Gather 480 linear feet of string lights donated by Renaissance Covington.

the lights will hang from carefully placed poles and anchors in buildings adjoining the parking lot.

3_ SECO Electric installs electricity for the Park. Be Concerned Building

4_ City of Covington workers attach anchors to buildings and poles. While they are up there, they will attach lights to the anchors. 23

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_planter_construction_1,2,3_ THE PLANTER HAS THREE COMPONENTS TO CONSIDER: >> 1_The Base that fits inside the Planter Cachepot and holds the Plant container >> 2_Planter Cachepot >> 3_The Soil and Plant itself

MATERIALS NEEDED >>_Sixteen 4’x8’x1/2” Plywood >>_Eight 30 gallon round plant containers 24”x 15” >>_Soil to fill the plant containers >>_8 Panicum Virgatum Plants commonly known as Heavy Metal

1_planter_base_ 1_ Cut 2(x8) pieces of Plywood to 1’1 1/2”x 1’8” and 1(x8) to 1’4”/2”x 1’4”. Slice

3_ Carefully connect each piece with the

2_ Assemble the pieces in order of how you

one it adjoins.

will put them together.

1/2” notches into the Plywood using the Guides provided.

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8’

2” 1/2” 1/2” 9 1/2”

4_ Assemble all the piece and place the plant container on top. 25

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2_planter_cachepot_ 1_ Set out your plywood in the order they connect to each other.

3_ Carefully connect each piece with the

2_ Ask a friend to help you lift the pieces.

one it adjoins.

Plywood can be surprisingly heavy.

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4_ Assemble all the pieces.

1/2” 3” 3’4”

1’8”

3’

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You rock!

1’8”

5_ Your open bottomed planter

3’ 1’8”

1/2” 3”

8’

3’4”

2’6”

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Put the Planter in place using the Map. It will be too heavy to move once it is planted.

2_Be sure to put the Base in the bottom of

3_Put the Plant in the plant Container.

the Planter Cachepot before putting in the Container that will hold the Plant.

5_ BLDG will paint the sides of the cachepot and make it even cooler!

4_ Fill Container with Potting Soil and the Heavy Metal Plant and voila, you’ve got a 27

lovely Planter.

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Provide a map so everyone knows where the Sculpture is going.

_sculpture_ >> A great piece of public art was recommended to hold the corner. Renaissance Covington will work with local artist to acquire the piece.

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ITEMS

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY UNITS UNIT COSTS

SUBTOTALS

PARKING LOT

ASPHALT RESURFACING

DONATED N/A

PAVEMENT PAINT

GAL.

$26.69

$533.80

ELECTRIC

FEE

5,722.00

DONATED

PLANT CONTAINERS

EACH

$24

Grant

ORNAMENTAL PLANT

EACH

Grant

SOIL

BAGS

$13

Grant

DECORATIVE

PLY WOOD SHEET 4’x 8’

EACH

$11.32

Grant

PLANTERS

TO BUILD

STAGE

PALLET

EACH

DONATED N/A

IMPROVEMENTS

PLANT CONTAINERS

MISC. HARDWARE

$184.20

LIGHT STRING

EACH

DONATED N/A

LIGHT and TENT POLE

EACH

34.50

$207.00

TENT

EACH

$75

$75.00

WAY-FINDING

SIGNAGE

EACH

DONATED

N/A

PUBLIC ART

GATEWAY SCULPTURE

GRANT

TBD

TOTAL

$1,000.00

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Why is this an important space to transform into a place?

The site at 31-39 W 7th Street is an ideal space to transform into place for three very important reasons. First, the site is ideally located in the midst of two emerging districts: Covington Arts & Technology District, MADLAND Music and Arts District and adjacent to Covington’s historic central Business District. These districts have recently announced the key redevelopment projects including the $81 million Gateway Urban Metro Campus, Hotel Covington a 23 million boutique hotel, the planned Mutual Building redevelopment, Pike Star, Market Lofts and Doctors Building redevelopment; all surrounding and within walking distance of the proposed site for the Pop-Up Performance Park. The projects, some already completed, and others to be finished this year, will bring in an influx of new residents, tourist and students that would benefit from having flexible recreation space such as the proposed Pop-Up Performance Park. Secondly, the site is located in one of the City’s most historically significant areas which was once (and soon will be again) a thriving central business district. The adaptive re-use of this site along with the other projects currently under development will catalyze the return of this location as Covington’s hub for business and technology incubation, art’s, entertainment and live music venues. Lastly, the area surrounding the proposed site currently lacks a nearby outdoor place that is flexible enough to accommodate events and recreation uses that cater to the immediate neighborhood. The nearest park is Randolph Park, which is located .40 miles away from the proposed site. Randolph Park does not cater to residents or workers in the Pike Street Corridor or central business district. It is for these reasons that the proposed location of 31-39 W 7th Street is the ideal under used space to transform into a contributing place for the immediate neighborhood.

Why did you choose this finalist in relation to the site and

Katie Meyer, Manager of Renaissance Covington and the MKSK Design Team led by Juliana Silveira and Jane Jordan demonstrated the need for a Pop Up Performance Park in a well-organized professional manner. The site is near a number of Catalytic Fund’s supported and financed projects that would benefit from having the site utilized as a flex space for recreation and events. The Catalytic Fund also chose this site because of its quaintness that is enough to make the space feel intimate but its .026-acre size that is big enough to make a catalytic impact on nearby development opportunities.

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How do you plan to help implement the proposal (volunteer-base, resources such as equipment, tools etc, previous relevant experience)?

Renaissance Covington will coordinate the project and implementation. Implementation will be a coordinated effort of partner organizations, local volunteers, and the City of Covington. Gateways Community & Technical College, Keep Covington Beautiful, the Awesome Collective of Covington, Center for Great Neighborhoods, and Renaissance Covington. These stakeholders will provide the needed volunteers, equipment/tools and expertise to make implementation of the Pop Up Performance Park a success. BLDG as a partner organization will help construct and paint the planters. MKSK with support from community volunteers will build the stage elements. MKSK and Renaissance Covington will work together to layout the design on the pavement. Local volunteers will be engaged to paint the lot. The City of Covington will pave the lot, install the light poles, and install the lights. SECO Electric will install the electrical box. The Catalytic Fund foresees a diverse crowd of current residents, Gateway students, nearby business patrons, future guests of Hotel Covington and tourists inhabitating the Pop-Up Performance Park after implementation. The greatest feature about the proposed design is that the site is laid out in a way that anyone could use the space at anytime. Organizations such as Renaissance Covington, Covington Arts and the City of Covington have stated they will be involved in programing for the site. The Pop Up Performance Park will truly be a unique addition to Covington’s emerging urban core. Neighborhood Partner The Catalytic Fund Contact Name Brandon Sehlhorst email address bsehlhorst@thecatalyticfund.org Phone Number 419-356-8055 Site Address 31-39 W 7th Street Covington, KY 41011 Parcel ID 054-21-24.001.00 Site Owner City of Covington

The City of Covington

The Catalytic Fund

p l a c e_from_ e_from_s _from_ss p a c e _from_ TECHNICAL City of Covington MKSK BLDG Seco Electric

Renaissance Covington Katie Meyer, Manager

VOLUNTEERS City of Covington Renaissance Covington Gateway Community&Technical College Keep Covington Beautiful The Awesome Collective of Covington Center for Great Neighborhoods MKSK BLDG

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Submitted by Renaissance Covington, The City of Covington