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Design firm’s concepts, $750,000 estimate and demolition option fuel debate over Depot in Berkshire Park
Summary
Consultants’ three concept plans for Berkshire Park prompted committee members to press the city for the contract scope, cost estimates and clarity on whether preservation is a priority. A consultant estimate to refurbish the Depot Building was cited at about $750,000; the design team also listed raising or replacing the building as an option.
Members of the Woodland Park Historic Preservation Committee pressed city staff and the consultant team to disclose the scope of work, procurement documents and cost assumptions after seeing three conceptual drawings for Berkshire Park produced by Logan Simpson.
Committee members said Logan Simpson provided three preliminary concepts intended to stimulate public feedback rather than to be final designs. Members expressed concern that the alternatives presented included a modern approach and an option that would remove the existing Depot…
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