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Cheekwood presents design for hillside parking pavilion; supporters say it will improve access
Summary
Cheekwood officials showed renderings of a three-and-a-half-level, below‑grade parking pavilion and described traffic-management and fundraising steps; public commenters and designers said the structure will improve accessibility and reduce pedestrian–vehicle conflicts.
Cheekwood officials on the Metro Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting presented renderings and a progress update for a proposed parking pavilion and welcome plaza intended to replace parking currently located on park land.
The project, described by Jane McLeod, president and CEO of Cheekwood, aims to “replace parking previously provided on Parks property,” improve the visitor experience and “nestle the structure into the landscape as much as possible,” said William Hastings, the project designer who walked the board through the plans.
Why it matters: Cheekwood says the covered, mostly below‑grade structure would shorten the walk to the gardens, add elevators and covered parking for visitors with mobility needs, and reduce the current mix of pedestrians and vehicles at the historic gate. Board members heard public…
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