KINDNESS IS A RENEWABLE RESOURCE
Kindness is a renewable resource. Our park is a tribute to June Callwood and her values. When we think of June, we remember:
- A writer and activist whose work connect people to each other and their resources, and inspired a sense of civic responsibility.
- A woman who fought for justice and equality through her activism.
- A woman whose dedication to volunteerism changed many lives, and influenced others to continue changing lives.
- A woman who loved children and believed in providing the best future possible.
- A woman whose energy and passion resonated throughout our nation.
Our park celebrates her inspiring life and her love and hope for children by :
- A sense of playfulness that appeals to young and old, and is woven through the entire design.
- The circle, which figures prominently in our design, and is inspired by the “ripple effect” of kindness, where one act can radiate through the community, inclusiveness, and equality.
- An emphasis on communication not only through words, but through the senses-communication of messages and ideas inspired by June's life and work.
- Creating spaces that are accessible to all.
- Creating spaces for individual contemplation and for community gatherings.
(From competitor's text)
The design theme of ‘kindness as a renewable resource' and the language of water ripples were positively received by the jury. The jury felt that the design articulated an appreciation and integration of June Callwood's legacy.
The simple use of repeating forms of concentric, rippling circles showed a good understanding of the park's scale. Additionally, the strategy of extending the paving treatment and design to the building faces was a welcome creative response to the issue of scale. While the four circles have different programmed intent, there were concerns that each was isolated from the others and tended to focus inward rather than integrate into the overall park fabric.
The park incorporates words in various fashions which resonate from June Callwood's legacy and social justice passions however the scale was deemed to be excessive and offered only limited interactivity. Park program was defined by the four circles and surrounded by paved interstitial space.
While the extent of paved surface offers a high degree of permeability and choice in circulation, the jury felt that the hard surface represented too much of the park's limited area.
Given the above noted strengths and weaknesses, the jury did not select this submission.
(From jury report)
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