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EID G 1AOGART <br /> March 29,2023 <br /> Mr.Jeff Owens <br /> Director Batesville Parks&Recreation <br /> Batesville,Arkansas <br /> parksdirector@cityofbatesville.com <br /> Re: Riverside Park&Event Center—Master Plan Development <br /> Dear Jeff, <br /> Per your request,we are pleased to submit the following proposal for professional design and planning services for <br /> the Riverside Park and Event Center Master Plan.The intent of this visionary design phase is to strategically plan the <br /> event center and park space so that they are cohesive designs and create the hub for outdoor recreation for the <br /> community and enhance the public space in the form of a new active lifestyle park. <br /> SCOPE OF SERVICES <br /> The purpose of the services proposed herein is to provide professional design services for the development of <br /> Riverside Park; including a new event center and the re-envisioning of the Riverside Park space.This scope of work <br /> includes evaluation of all existing infrastructure and planned development of the surrounding property including the <br /> water treatment facility. Important considerations regarding access, circulation, parking and new event center will <br /> need to be carefully planned so an emphasis is placed on the experience of arrival and new amenities for the <br /> community.Watershed conservation will play a major role in its relationship to the White River while connection to <br /> the surrounding bike/pedestrian connectivity network needs to be strategic and immersive while also providing <br /> passive and active recreation opportunities all user groups. Finally, community and stakeholder involvement <br /> throughout the master planning process will be important to build buy-in; and attract potential financial <br /> contributions for the development. The master plan shall be developed utilizing the GIS and electronic base <br /> information provided by the City of Batesville. <br /> Task A: Due Diligence and Site Inventory+Analysis: <br /> Typical and basic inventory and analysis of site,demographic,cultural,historical,and other elements and plans <br /> necessary to understand the context of the site and its surroundings.Graphics detailing this information will be <br /> included in the planning process and final master plan documents.This site is impacted directly by the White River <br /> and has connectivity ties to Poke Bayou,and other natural upland drainage corridors that have the potential to <br /> create programming and connectivity opportunities. These areas are important as well as an understanding of <br /> aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems present on site. Connections to surrounding land uses, particularly the <br /> commercial downtown food truck lot, municipal, housing and trail systems are important. Pedestrian and bike <br /> connectivity to the park and within the park are critical. Review of other city plans for relevant information is <br /> necessary to properly plan. <br /> Deliverables: <br /> 1. Base Map Generation <br /> 2. Stakeholder meetings,site visit+site inventory <br /> 3. Site Drainage and Flooding Investigation <br /> 4. Applicable Code(ADH)+Utility Review <br /> 5. Ecological+Site Micro-climate Analysis <br /> 6. Precedent Studies of successful natural play parks,including regional analysis <br /> 7. Review Goals and Future Programmatic Needs <br /> Ecological Design Group,Inc. TAGGART Architects <br />