Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lebanon to convert former street department site on Lafayette Avenue into west-side park
Summary
Lebanon Deputy Planning Director Derek Warren described a proposed park at 1301 Lafayette Ave featuring a skate park, splash pad, bouldering wall and plaza. The site has passed initial EPA-funded environmental testing; the city must complete brownfields documentation and secure funding before demolition and construction begin.
Lebanon Deputy Planning Director Derek Warren said the city plans to convert the former street department and Triangle Asphalt property at 1301 Lafayette Ave into a new park for the west side of town.
"It's been a fun process to be involved with," Warren said, describing environmental testing, community engagement and early design work for the site during Episode 202 of the Love and Lebanon podcast.
The project team envisions amenities aimed at older children and teens, including a skate park, a splash pad, an obstacle/bouldering wall, play mounds and tunnels, and a multi-use plaza. Warren said those features reflected public feedback: an online survey produced "over 500 responses," and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
