A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZAA NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZACrossroads of Des Moines

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZANollen Plaza Today

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA

1 Keep the Crusoe Umbrella

2008 Design Charrette – 2011 New Vision Plan Goals

Keep the Crusoe Umbrella2

Save as many trees as possible 3

K th di l b t th b i ll d kKeep the diagonal but remove the barrier wall and sunken area4

Create a new “flexible use” civic space5 5

Create a new interactive water feature6

Create a new icon / identity77

Provide better creature comforts8

Improve lighting and sense of securityp g g y9

Re-build with sustainability in mind

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA1 Keep the Crusoe Umbrella

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA2 Keep as many trees as possible

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA3 Keep the diagonal

but remove the barrier wall and sunken area

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA4 Create a new “flexible use” civic space

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA4 Create a new “flexible use” civic space

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA4 Create a new “flexible use” civic space

Concert/Film Set-Up with 3,000 visitors

Market Set-up with115 – 10’ x 10’ Tents

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA5 Create a new interactive water feature

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA6 Create a new icon

potential public art l tilocation and scale

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA7 Provide better creature comforts

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA8 Improve lighting and sense of security

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA8 Improve lighting and sense of security

Jim Conti, lighting design

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA9 Re-build with sustainability in mind

• porous paving • saving existing trees• porous paving• stormwater infiltration• water harvesting• demolition material recycling• sourcing local materials

saving existing trees• use of native plants and climate appropriate plants• smart controls and energy efficient water feature• dark sky and energy efficient lighting• bicycle racks and access to public transit

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA9 Re-build with sustainability in mind

MATERIAL PALETTE

Turfblock Unit Pavers Concrete Granite

Precast Concrete

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA9 Re-build with sustainability in mind

Grasses and prairie wildflowers Shade plants and woodland wildflowersp p

Mix of native and evergreen shrubs Designed in simple bold ornamental drifts

A NEW VISION FOR NOLLEN PLAZA

Base Project $8 million

Project Costs

Civic PromenandeFountainNorth and South Grove GardensWalnut St. GreenscapeAll Hardscape/Greenscape/Trees

Enhanced Project $9 millionAdds New Art Work

Enhanced Project with Endowment $11 millionAdds $2 Million Operating Endowment