Accessibility and surfacing choices split commissioners as heat concerns arise
Commissioners pressed designers on surfacing options that balance ADA accessibility, maintenance and summer heat. Staff said full PIP or artificial turf with a light micro sand infill improves accessibility and does not retain as much heat as dark rubber infill; cork is not currently approved by safety standards.
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Commissioners and residents pressed staff on surfacing choices for both accessibility and heat. Eric (staff) said the proposed surfacing—either full poured-in-place (PIP) or artificial turf with micro sand infill—was chosen for accessibility and maintenance reasons and that the lighter color should dissipate heat better than dark rubber mulch.
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