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ACTIVATION STRATEGY

A large part of the activation strategy for Black Bay Park was CENTENNIAL
to first look at the major points of interest and unique places TRAIL FUTURE APT. DEVELOPMENT PARK ENTRY
within the existing open space. The activation strategy ROAD
focuses larger activating features along the eastern half of ENTRY
the park where higher levels of service and access can exist.
By placing the higher intensity activities in the previously BASKETBALL
disturbed areas of the park, it enables preservation of the ROCK FEATURE
naturalized areas on the western half of the site that are TENNIS P PARKS & REC
BLDG
more susceptible to human disturbance. Throughout the
naturalized area of park, the activation strategy included PAVILION
inserting smaller more intimate spaces that accentuate its
unique qualities while minimizing disturbance.
WATER TANK

The figure to the right displays the variety of activation areas VALLEY WALK
that have their own unique sense of place. The different
areas showcase the points that need access and help inform
the hierarchy of circulation needed to access them. MAIN ENTRY

OLD BLDG FOUNDATION SLED HILL

PEDESTRIAN P
ENTRY NEIGHBOR
ACCESS

OPEN SPACE
PINE BLUFF

LAWN

ROCK FEATURE
BRIDGE

BAY

BEAVER DAM BEACH

SWIMMING
OVERLOOK AREA
LOW AREA
WATER ACCESS
WATER ACCESS

WATER ACCESS
WATER ACCESS
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