Local News Outdoes Itself... again

[sgrizzle]

So as not to make this whole thread a downer, I just wanted to say I think the new park at 6th and main and associate road repairs and sidewalks are about 20x better than anything similar done recently and it will be a real asset.

Traffic Calming Medians?
Concrete roadways instead of Asphalt?
Stamped Concrete instead of Unit Pavers?
A real unique water fountain?
A real performance area?

Youd've thought aliens designed it.

[booWorld]

For places where people will be walking, smooth concrete is better than concrete stamped to create a rough surface imitating brick or stone.

For seating areas or other locations where walking isn't the prime consideration, then the stamped concrete might be an appropriate choice.  I'm leery and weary of places designed for pedestrians -- often by people who don't walk much themselves.  

I'm not familiar with the design for this park, however.  I'm not impressed at all with the Legacy Place Park at Archer and Boulder.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by booWorld

For places where people will be walking, smooth concrete is better than concrete stamped to create a rough surface imitating brick or stone.

For seating areas or other locations where walking isn't the prime consideration, then the stamped concrete might be an appropriate choice.  I'm leery and weary of places designed for pedestrians -- often by people who don't walk much themselves.  

I'm not familiar with the design for this park, however.  I'm not impressed at all with the Legacy Place Park at Archer and Boulder.

They are using stamped concrete as traffic calming on 6th street, not as sidewalks.

I'm not a big fan of bench park either, but I like this park. The plans can be seen here:
http://www.landlegacy.com/blog/2007/08/coming-soon-new-park-in-downtown-tulsa.html

[Renaissance]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by booWorld

For places where people will be walking, smooth concrete is better than concrete stamped to create a rough surface imitating brick or stone.

For seating areas or other locations where walking isn't the prime consideration, then the stamped concrete might be an appropriate choice.  I'm leery and weary of places designed for pedestrians -- often by people who don't walk much themselves.  

I'm not familiar with the design for this park, however.  I'm not impressed at all with the Legacy Place Park at Archer and Boulder.

They are using stamped concrete as traffic calming on 6th street, not as sidewalks.

I'm not a big fan of bench park either, but I like this park. The plans can be seen here:
http://www.landlegacy.com/blog/2007/08/coming-soon-new-park-in-downtown-tulsa.html

The design is beautiful.  I'm a big fan!  When is it set for completion?

[sgrizzle]

I believe the bulk of the park is set to be done in April, but the fountain will still be in progress for awhile afterwards. Most of the concrete is done and trees planted already.

P.S. The "petro wall" was cancelled or at least postponed.

[Renaissance]

Cool, thanks.