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'''Kiwanis Centennial Park''' is | [[File:Kiwanis Centennial Park rendering.png|right|thumb|450px|Artist's rendering of the Kiwanis Centennial Park]] | ||
'''Kiwanis Centennial Park''' is an enhancement and extension of [[Vulcan Park]] realized as a project of the [[Kiwanis Club of Birmingham]] to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The $5 million project included a number of distinct elements intended as a means of "invigorating Vulcan's role as the unifying symbol of Birmingham," according to the club's president, [[Tom Thagard]]. The project was announced in November [[2016]], and is expected to be completed in February [[2018]]. | |||
The primary component of the project is a renovation of the northern part of the park, providing a publicly-accessible connection from [[Vulcan Trail]] to the upper | The primary component of the project is a renovation of the northern part of the park, providing a publicly-accessible connection from [[Vulcan Trail]] to the upper area, where the visitors' center and statue are located. A new paved plaza, to be called "Kiwanis Centennial Park", will feature a fountain and provide new space for events. Creating the visual connection between the two areas involved removing a number of large trees. | ||
The Kiwanis Club project also includes a two-mile extension of the Vulcan Trail to [[Green Springs Highway]], creating a critical link in the development of the [[Red Rock Ridge and Valley Trail System]]. Another major enhancement to the park includes a multi-colored projected light installation onto the statue and pedestal. It was designed by Chicago, Illinois-based architectural lighting consultant Schuler Shook. | The Kiwanis Club project also includes a two-mile extension of the Vulcan Trail to [[Green Springs Highway]], creating a critical link in the development of the [[Red Rock Ridge and Valley Trail System]]. Another major enhancement to the park includes a multi-colored projected light installation onto the statue and pedestal. It was designed by Chicago, Illinois-based architectural lighting consultant Schuler Shook. | ||
The park's landscape design was commissioned from [[Nimrod Long & Associates]] with input from [[Walter Schoel Engineering]]. [[Brasfield & Gorrie]] was the general contractor. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Edgemon, Erin (November 15, 2016) "Birmingham Kiwanis Club commits $4 million to Vulcan Park trail expansion, light show." {{BN}} | |||
* Rebman, Stephanie (May 19, 2017) "Kiwanis Club breaking ground on new park at Vulcan." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Edgemon, Erin (May 20, 2017) "Construction starts on Kiwanis Club of Birmingham funded Vulcan Park improvement project." {{BN}} | * Edgemon, Erin (May 20, 2017) "Construction starts on Kiwanis Club of Birmingham funded Vulcan Park improvement project." {{BN}} | ||
* Edgemon, Erin (December 28, 2017) "Vulcan Park improvements, light show to be complete in February." {{BN}} | |||
[[Category:Vulcan Park]] | [[Category:Vulcan Park]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2018 buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 28 December 2017
Kiwanis Centennial Park is an enhancement and extension of Vulcan Park realized as a project of the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The $5 million project included a number of distinct elements intended as a means of "invigorating Vulcan's role as the unifying symbol of Birmingham," according to the club's president, Tom Thagard. The project was announced in November 2016, and is expected to be completed in February 2018.
The primary component of the project is a renovation of the northern part of the park, providing a publicly-accessible connection from Vulcan Trail to the upper area, where the visitors' center and statue are located. A new paved plaza, to be called "Kiwanis Centennial Park", will feature a fountain and provide new space for events. Creating the visual connection between the two areas involved removing a number of large trees.
The Kiwanis Club project also includes a two-mile extension of the Vulcan Trail to Green Springs Highway, creating a critical link in the development of the Red Rock Ridge and Valley Trail System. Another major enhancement to the park includes a multi-colored projected light installation onto the statue and pedestal. It was designed by Chicago, Illinois-based architectural lighting consultant Schuler Shook.
The park's landscape design was commissioned from Nimrod Long & Associates with input from Walter Schoel Engineering. Brasfield & Gorrie was the general contractor.
References
- Edgemon, Erin (November 15, 2016) "Birmingham Kiwanis Club commits $4 million to Vulcan Park trail expansion, light show." The Birmingham News
- Rebman, Stephanie (May 19, 2017) "Kiwanis Club breaking ground on new park at Vulcan." Birmingham Business Journal
- Edgemon, Erin (May 20, 2017) "Construction starts on Kiwanis Club of Birmingham funded Vulcan Park improvement project." The Birmingham News
- Edgemon, Erin (December 28, 2017) "Vulcan Park improvements, light show to be complete in February." The Birmingham News