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Mercer Island asks public to weigh three design concepts to repair Clark and Groveland waterfront parks
Summary
City staff and consultants presented three preliminary designs that would replace aging waterfront structures, soften concrete bulkheads to improve salmon habitat, and add new amenities; the city is seeking public feedback via an online survey open through Nov. 3.
Mercer Island is asking residents to weigh three preliminary design concepts for Clark Beach Park and Groveland Beach Park that would guide 10 to 15 years of repairs and renovations to aging waterfront infrastructure, city staff said at a virtual open house.
Sarah Blubas, a capital project manager for the City of Mercer Island, told viewers that "the joint infrastructure plan for these waterfront parks will identify and prioritize specific park renovations and repairs to implement over the next 10 to 15 years." She said existing park features are nearly 50 years old and that "waterfront and in-water structures, such as bulkheads, docks, and piers, must be repaired or replaced soon."
The plans presented by Berger Partnership Landscape Architects focus on shoreline restoration and updated amenities while recognizing limited funding. "Survey results will be used to develop the preferred concept for each park," Blubas said, and the city has posted the concept graphics and an online survey at www.mercerisland.gov/cgip; the survey is…
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