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Trustees clear design direction for downtown park canopy, ask for cost and scale checks
Summary
Trustees reviewed updated designs for a weatherproof canopy and raised concerns about the structure's increased width and perceived massing; staff and designers said the changes improve shade and functionality and will return with 50% construction documents for final comment.
Designers and town staff presented updated drawings and site-study results for the downtown park platform and canopy, and trustees agreed the project can proceed to 50% construction documents while raising questions about scale and cost. The presentation emphasized shade performance, materials options and community partnerships for public art.
The packet, delivered by the design team, focused on the canopy, the platform and the rear wall/fence. "What this packet is focused on is the shade and the platform and the rear wall slash fence," the designer said, showing modeled images and two finish options. Staff said the team had recently visited the site, stood poles to test heights and outlined the…
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