PIER PARK UPDATE!!!

PIER PARK UPDATE!!!

and Glenhaven skatepark design meeting on March 15 at Madison High

for more info:
www.pdxskaters.org

www.skatersforpublicskateparks.com

- Dean Dickinson

Pier Park Status Report

As we count down to construction, here are the remaining steps:

> Parks bureau finishes its review of the project design. That should come any day.

> Bureau of Development Services (BDS) reviews design for code compliance. When they're satisfied the design meets code requirements, they issue a permit allowing for construction to proceed. This process could take as long as one month, however we anticipate it will be faster. Engineers assisting SPS, Ted Wall and Tim Terich, met with BDS during the design phase to understand exactly what they need to ensure code compliance. We believe the design documents meet BDS's expectations.

> Demolition and removal of the existing park needs to occur. We don't quite have this piece settled but we may be close. We hope to have this step done by the end of March.

> When demolition and removal are completed, Dreamland Skateparks arrives at the site and begins construction, hopefully at the beginning of April.

> Construction could take 16 weeks, though we anticipate it will be faster than that. So Dreamland may be done in late July, but it is possible we could hit our June 21 target date.

> One opportunity we are exploring is the use of volunteers. There may be a chance to use volunteer assistance to build the park faster.

> Questions? Give us a holler. Otherwise, we'll see you at the Glenhaven skatepark design meeting on March 15 at Madison High.

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Pier Park Over View


Pier Park Street Area Detail.

posted by pdxbmx @ 1:11 PM