Building Trades Park Master Plan Concepts by Mader Design, Dec. 7 2023

Building Trades Park Master Planning for Future Improvements December 7, 2023

Parks and Recreation

Site History B

HENLEY STONE COMPANY MILL SOUTH SIDE STONE COMPANY MILL BLOOMINGTON OOLITIC STONE COMPANY (Quarry Only) NATIONAL STONE COMPANY

Nothing is so indicative of the changes that occur in a city as the knowledge that there once were a limestone mill and a quarry across Second Street from the Bloomington Hospital.

The Bloomington Oolitic Stone Company was organized in 1889 and opened the quarry that year and abandoned it in 1893 when it went into receivership. The Henley Stone Company bought the land in 1895 and built a mill. That continued until 1901 when it “was absorbed” by a new company called the South Side Stone Company. The stone milled there came from the area around Sanders.43 The South Side company was bought by the National Stone Company in 1916.44 No trace of the mill survives.

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Blatchley, p 384-5 Batchelor, p 150 (n. 240)

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Fig 117 The South Side Stone Company was across West Second Street from where the Bloomington Hospital is now. It was northwest of the intersection of Rogers Street and West Second Street.

Site History

1917 - Possibly from Building Trades Park site, while operated as National Stone Company

Bedford, IN circa 1920 Library of Congress Images

PARKING

Fairview St.

W. Howe St.

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S. Maple St.

SPORTS

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BUS ROUTE FUTURE AXIS

• MATURE TREES & SHADE

W. 2nd St.

PLAYGROUND

• CULTURAL & HISTORICAL FABRIC • UNIQUE PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES • NEIGHBORHOOD GATEWAY

SPORT PARKING

• FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (SOUTH) BOARDWALK / RAMP PARK SHELTER

To Good Neighbors . In Honor Of All Workers

Initial Conceptual Plans Fairview St.

Presented at Public Meeting 9/28/23

Fairview St.

CURRENT VIEW FACING SOUTH

NATURAL STONE BLOCK IN HILLSIDE

PLAYGROUND SPORT

W. Howe St.

W. Howe St.

PARKING PLAZA / GATHERING / PUBLIC

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SHADE

RAMP(S)

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SHADE

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SHADE

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BASKETBALL

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Alley

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BUS ROUTE

OPEN LAWN

SPORTS

SPORTS

BUS ROUTE

FUTURE BIKE ROUTE

W. 2nd St.

FUTURE AXIS

PLAYGROUND

W. Howe St.

SPORT

W. Howe St.

Fairview St.

‘SPORTS PARK’

Fairview St.

‘LOW IMPACT’

FUTURE BIKE ROUTE

W. 2nd St.

FUTURE AXIS

PARKING PLAZA / GATHERING / PUBLIC

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Building Trades Park . September 2023

PATH - EXISTING

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SHADE

SHADE

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FUTURE AXIS

Conceptual Design

Building Trades Park . Septemb

FOCAL POINT - ART / INTERPRETIVE

BUS ROUTE FUTURE BIKE ROUTE

SHADE

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Alley

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S. Maple St.

Alley

S. Maple St.

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BUS ROUTE

‘HIGH DENSITY’

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RAMP(S)

PICKLEBALL COURTS

S

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PLAY

OUTDOOR FITNESS

PATH - PROPOSED

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RR

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SPORTS

FUTURE BIKE ROUTE

ART INSTALLATIONS THAT HONOR BUILDING TRADES, LOCAL HISTORY, AND LOCAL ECOSYSTEM

W. 2nd St.

FUTURE AXIS

‘ART & NATURE’

W. 2nd St.

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In-person feedback collected from first Public Meeting Four different conceptual plans were presented to generate discussions.

What are your personal priotities for Building Trades Park?

Increase parking Increase playground facilities Open lawn space Accessible walking paths Improve existing playground facilities Additional sports courts Restroom available Neighborhood sathering space Art Installations & Murals Preserve Trees 0

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“I think the art & nature focused design really suits the values of the neighborhood. I would also love to see a small performance space integrated into the design. Maybe just a place for busking or intimate music performance.”

“I love the prairie garden idea! The open lawn space is rarely used, and I’d much rather see that area dedicated to naive plants and art as opposed to lawn grass.”

“The arts & nature design mockup really seems to capture the history of the neighborhood. It’s also accessible for walking in a way the open field would.”

“Great emphasis on history & building trades, including the railroad and stone quarry.”

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In-person feedback collected from first Public Meeting Four different conceptual plans were presented to generate discussions.

Which sports/activities should be priorititzed at Building Trades Park?

Pump Track Skate Park Volleyball Futsal Bacce Other: Native Prairie Other: Music Performance Space Open Lawn - flex space Tennis Basketball Pickleball 0

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5

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S. Fairview St.

2nd Street

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

2nd Street

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

ENTRY FEATURE

SHADE STRUCTURE

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

RESTROOM / SHELTER

5-12 years PLAYGROUND

2-5 years PLAYGROUND

EXISTING PARKING LOT RAMP

PLAZA SPACE

PICKLEBALL COURTS

LIMESTONE BLOCK WALLS W/ GUARDRAIL FENCE

LIMESTONE QUARRY BLOCK WALLS & TERRACING ACCESSIBLE WALK

RAMP LABYRINTH

OVERLOOK PLAZA SHELTER

SHELTER

LIMESTONE BLOCK RETAINING

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

OVERLOOK TERRACE • CONCRETE WALLS; MATCH EXISTING MURALS • ACCESS FROM SPORTS COURTS • SHADE STRUCTURE • POTENTIAL STAGE SPACE

SPORTS COURTS RENOVATION • REPAIR SURFACE & FILL CRACKS • FENCE REPAIRS • REPAINT AS MULTI-SPORT AREA WITH SLEEVES FOR NETS/GOALS CURRENTLY SHOWING: (2) BASKETBALL (1) TENNIS (1) FUTSAL (5) PICKLEBALL

EXISTING INSTALLATION TO REMAIN

LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’ DISAPPEAR INTO HILLSIDE NATURALIZED HILLSIDE TERRACE; NATIVE PRAIRIE & LIMESTONE BLOCKS HARDSCAPE INLAY & DETAILS TO MIMIC HISTORIC RAIL LINES ART INSTALLATION (TYP)

OPEN LAWN

NATIVE PRAIRIE ON SLOPE

NATIVE PRAIRIE W/ PATHS

ART GARDEN • EXISTING TREES • NATIVE PLANT GROUNDCOVER • CRUSHED GRAVEL PATHS • INTERPRETIVE ART INSTALLATIONS REFLECT SITE HISTORY & HONOR BUILDING TRADES

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

ACCESSIBLE WALK LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’

ENTRY FEATURE TRANSIT SHELTER

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

2nd Street

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

PROPOSED TREE (TYP)

Fairview St.

EXISTING TREE (TYP)

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

SHADE STRUCTURE

PICKLEBALL COURTS

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

SPORTS COURTS RENOVATION • REPAIR SURFACE & FILL CRACKS • FENCE REPAIRS • REPAINT AS MULTI-SPORT AREA WITH SLEEVES FOR NETS/GOALS CURRENTLY SHOWING: (2) BASKETBALL (1) TENNIS (1) FUTSAL (5) PICKLEBALL

OVERLOOK TERRACE • CONCRETE WALLS; MATCH EXISTING MURALS • ACCESS FROM SPORTS COURTS • SHADE STRUCTURE • POTENTIAL STAGE SPACE

EXAMPLE OF MULTI-SPORT COURT PAINTING

NOISE REDUCTION PANELS FOR SPORTS COURT FENCING

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

2nd Street

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

HILLSIDE TERRACING WITH STONE BLOCK

LABYRINTH

NATIVE GROUNDCOVER - SHADE

LIMESTONE QUARRY BLOCK WALLS & TERRACING RAMP LABYRINTH

OVERLOOK PLAZA

EXISTING INSTALLATION TO REMAIN

HISTORIC RAIL LINES - NATIVE PLANTS - URBAN SETTING

LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’ DISAPPEAR INTO HILLSIDE

ART GARDEN • EXISTING TREES • NATIVE PLANT GROUNDCOVER • CRUSHED GRAVEL PATHS • INTERPRETIVE ART INSTALLATIONS REFLECT SITE HISTORY & HONOR BUILDING TRADES

NATIVE PRAIRIE W/ PATHS

NATURALIZED HILLSIDE TERRACE; NATIVE PRAIRIE & LIMESTONE BLOCKS HARDSCAPE INLAY & DETAILS TO MIMIC HISTORIC RAIL LINES ART INSTALLATION (TYP)

LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

2nd Street

PRAIRIE GARDEN W/ ART INSTALLATIONS

INTERPRETIVE PUBLIC ART - HONOR BUILDING TRADES AND INDUSTRY HISTORY

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

2nd Street

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

ENTRY FEATURE

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

ARTFUL NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY FEATURE

RESTROOM / SHELTER

5-12 years PLAYGROUND

2-5 years PLAYGROUND

EXISTING PARKING LOT

PLAZA SPACE

LIMESTONE BLOCK WALLS W/ GUARDRAIL FENCE

RAMP

ACCESSIBLE WALK

LIMESTONE QUARRY BLOCK WALLS & TERRACING

RAMP OVERLOOK PLAZA SHELTER

SHELTER

NEIGHBORHOOD PLAZA SPACE

RESTROOM / SHELTER

SHELTERS - INCORPORATE ART

NATURE PLAY - UTILIZE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023

S. Fairview St.

W. Howe Street

ENTRY FEATURE

SHADE STRUCTURE

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

RESTROOM / SHELTER

5-12 years PLAYGROUND

2-5 years PLAYGROUND

EXISTING PARKING LOT RAMP

PLAZA SPACE

PICKLEBALL COURTS

LIMESTONE BLOCK WALLS W/ GUARDRAIL FENCE

LIMESTONE QUARRY BLOCK WALLS & TERRACING ACCESSIBLE WALK

RAMP LABYRINTH

OVERLOOK PLAZA SHELTER

SHELTER

LIMESTONE BLOCK RETAINING

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

OVERLOOK TERRACE • CONCRETE WALLS; MATCH EXISTING MURALS • ACCESS FROM SPORTS COURTS • SHADE STRUCTURE • POTENTIAL STAGE SPACE

SPORTS COURTS RENOVATION • REPAIR SURFACE & FILL CRACKS • FENCE REPAIRS • REPAINT AS MULTI-SPORT AREA WITH SLEEVES FOR NETS/GOALS CURRENTLY SHOWING: (2) BASKETBALL (1) TENNIS (1) FUTSAL (5) PICKLEBALL

EXISTING INSTALLATION TO REMAIN

LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’ DISAPPEAR INTO HILLSIDE NATURALIZED HILLSIDE TERRACE; NATIVE PRAIRIE & LIMESTONE BLOCKS HARDSCAPE INLAY & DETAILS TO MIMIC HISTORIC RAIL LINES ART INSTALLATION (TYP)

OPEN LAWN

NATIVE PRAIRIE ON SLOPE

NATIVE PRAIRIE W/ PATHS

ART GARDEN • EXISTING TREES • NATIVE PLANT GROUNDCOVER • CRUSHED GRAVEL PATHS • INTERPRETIVE ART INSTALLATIONS REFLECT SITE HISTORY & HONOR BUILDING TRADES

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

ACCESSIBLE WALK LIMESTONE BLOCK ‘TRACKS’

ENTRY FEATURE TRANSIT SHELTER

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (TYP)

2nd Street

EXISTING MURALS TO REMAIN

(FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN)

(FUTURE)

PROPOSED TREE (TYP)

Fairview St.

EXISTING TREE (TYP)

Preliminary Master Plan

Building Trades Park . December 2023