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Public Input and Upcoming Meetings
Project artists and designers are gathering inspiration and learning about the history of Dorothea Dix Park and surrounding community. Visit the Gipson Play Plaza Public Art PublicInput project page to view community comments, find out about upcoming stakeholder meetings, and to share input and stories about the neighborhood. Virtual community meetings use Zoom, a free video-conferencing software.
Project Details
The Gipson Play Plaza is approximately 18 acres and sits on the southern edge of the park and will become the main entrance to Dix Park along Lake Wheeler Road, welcoming visitors travelling from around the City and across the State.
As described in the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan, the Gipson Play Plaza aspires to be an inviting and inspiring public space for all ages with one-of-a-kind play spaces, a civic plaza, fountains, gardens, and areas to cookout and relax with family and friends. The history of the site will come alive through public art, interpretive signage, and a rehabilitated historic house.
This project is part of the Percent for Art program.
Timeline
Date | Activity |
July - September 2021 | Research & Community Engagement |
September - October 2021 | Integrated Concept Design Phase |
November 2021 | Completion of Integrated Concept Designs |
Spring - Summer 2022 | Final Design Phase |
Spring-Winter 2024 | Fabrication & Installation |