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Acknowledgements 2 
We thank all who participated in the project meetings, University of Maryland 
field trip, reviews, and guest lectures. 
{Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture) 
University of Maryland University of Maryland 
(Department of Plant Sci ence and Landscape William Mallari, Architect LARC471- Capstone Studio: Community Design 
Architecture) Spring 2022 
Naomi A. Sachs, Assistant Professor University of Maryland '-l ? \1-. S 1 l" ).-
Dan Hayes, Architect Students: 
University of Maryland ..) -.""' 0--<, 
(Department of Computer Science) 
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Delaney Accomando 
Nirupam Roy, Assistant Professor
Joy Haghtalab, Administrative Specialist II Grace Barton 
Nicole Cavender 
Partnership for Active Learning in Sustainability 
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Kianna Chow 
Kimberly Fisher, Program Director
George Moxley, Recreation and Maintenance Deanna Cowley 
University of Georgia Coordi nator Rahat Duary .. Parks& 
(College of Environment+ Design) Elin Fan ,..,. Recreation
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Katherine Melcher Bridgette Hammet 
Jacob Hess live more, play more
Floura Teeter Landscape Architects,lnc. Lital Kirshenboim pgparks.com 
Aaron Teeter, Principal Alondra Liriano 
Luke Peterson 
EnviroCollab Karisha Rodrigo 
Heidi Thomas, Principal Elise Shallb etter 
Zaria Stebbins 
Ayers Saint Gross Alyssa Steele 
Joe Burkhardt, Associate Principal Building Rctsillcnco through Intern.,! 
Yike Xu 
and Digital a,.,n,,ace E?posure 
Theodore Ziolkowski 
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation
Lauren Belle, Sustainability Spacialist II
Professor 
University of Maryland Dr. Byoung-Suk kweon Partnership for 
(School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation)   Action Learning 
Tara Burke Program Manager, Research and Education Graduate Teaching in Sustainability 
Assistant Jainee Shah 
University of Maryland 
Michael Carmichael, Stormwater Management and 
Maintenance Inspector
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Project Description 4 
The need for new approaches to ensure internet access that would bridge society's "digital divide" became evident when instruction 
shifted online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Project BRIDGE, a UMD project funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to 
bring free Wi-Fi to public parks while creating technology that could bridge the digital divide and provide internet access to 
individuals and communities who now struggle to get online.
In this studio, students explored community needs by conducting a community engagement session in Watkins Regional Park and then 
proposing design solutions to accommodate Wi-Fi use in various areas of the park.
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Site Inventory 5 
? Community History - Delaney Accomando
? Park History - Elin Fan
? Context - Zaria Stebbins
? Demographics - Alondra Liriano
? Zoning - Elise Shallbetter
? Circulation - Kia nna Chow
? Ecological Community - Alyssa Steele
? Climate - Rahat Duary
? Soil - Lital Kirshenboim
? Hydrology - Deanna Cowley
? Recommended Vegetation - Karisha Rodrigo
? Transportation - Theodore Ziolkowski
? Watkins Regional Park (Facilities and Users) - Jacob Hess
? Land Cover - Luke Peterson
? Utilities - Nicole Cavender
? Park Masterplan - Ellen (Yike) Xu
Site Inventory I Community History 
Delaney Accomando 6
UPPER MARLBORO HISTORY (Total area: 0.43 square miles) 
1695: Settled and named after the first Duke of Marlborough 
Among the oldest of the surviving Southern Maryland towns dating b ack to colonial 
times. The original land was part of several estates belonging to three different families. 
1706: Marlborough Town was established as a port town by  the Act for the Advancement 
of Trade and Erecting Ports and Towns and became an agricultural, social, and political hub 
1721: Became county seat of Prince George's County. 
Late 18th and early 19th centuries: many prominent merchants, lawyers, and politicians 
lived and worked in the area. 
1870: The town was incorporated by the Maryland General Assembly 
Watkins Nature Center Old Maryland Farm 
WATKINS REGIONAL PARK HISTORY (864 acres or 1.35 miles) 
It was named in honor of Robert Watkins, who served as the Chai rm an of The Maryland National 
Capital Park and Planning Commission ( M-NCPPC) from 1951 until 1954 and played 
a significant role in establishing and planning parks and open space in PG County. In 1964, 
Watkins Regional Park joined the growing network of public lands managed by M-NCPPC. 
The land was once part of a large estate owned by the Belt family, dating back to the 1600's. 
Original Court House efla view o pper ar oro, 
After last Belt f amily member to live on the property, William Seton Belt, died in 1959, the 
Present 
M-NCPPC purchased a portion of the property in order to preserve the land and create a
Upper Marlboro initially boomed as a port town for tobacco trade, but the clearing and 
regional park. Two parcels totaling 437 acres were bought from the William Seton Belt estate.
cultivation of land for farming lead to erosion in the area. Over the years, this erosion 
caused sedimentation, leading the Western Branch to become unnavigable. The fields 
Since 1991, ten additional parcels were purchased totaling 427 acres, doubling the park's 
of tobacco that once dominated the area h ave been converted over to residential 
size. Watkins Regional Park offers recreational amenities including: Watkins Nature Center, 
developments, with the number of f arms dwindling each year. Upper Marlboro's economy 
Old Maryland Farm, Chesapeake Carousel, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a mi niature 
consists of small bu sine sse s, with a majority of employment opportunities in the city in the 
train, Watkins Tennis Bubble, two imagination playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a variety of 
courthouse. There are 26 shops and restaurants in Up per Marlboro, 22 of which are small 
trails and natural areas. Over one million visitors come each year to enjoy the recreational 
bus ines se s. The courthouse makes up a large amount of revenue for the city. 
Sovrce: The Town of Upper Morlboro Committee (TUMHC) amenities, festivals and special events. The park still has large, beautiful fields used for Hisloricol 
agricultural production that display the importance of the County's agricultural heritage. 
Sovrce: The Hisloricol Morker Dolobose hctps://www.hmdb.org/m.osp?m=19220S 
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Site Inventory Park History Elin Fan  7 
? Officially founded in 1964, was named after forme r Maryland National Capital Parks &
Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) chairman (1951-54)  Robert M. Watkins, who was Sources: 
instrumental in the establishment and planning of PG County's parks and open space. I Brutun. J Ma?i. ed. 11,e 
Hist.ory of \Vatkins Regional 
? Land in which the park is situated on was originally a part of the Belts family estate that Park Histori4.ial ?larker.'" 
dates back to the 1600s. There, the Chelsea Plantation cultivated tobacco. Hii!iturinl ??l;irkcr. fd,ruary 
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? The la st Belt family member who lived on the property was William Seton Belts and upon lml411,,,rq/m ""l'"m=l!>--110-;, 
his death in 1959, the M-NCPPC purchased two parcels of land totaling 437 acres with the !!, "Watkin...  Region.al P:uk 
intent to preserve the property and create a regional park. This land today is the park's ?l:"l:r.t\.'1' Pl,rk l>e"?dopmcnt 
Pbn." Cha1ner ?:. The P:-Jtk 
northern portion. TodaJ. MarylanJ-?ottional 
? Since 1991 the M-NCPPC has purchased 10 additional parcels of land (last purchase in C.:i1pit.al Park anJ Pl.urning t'.'<tnuni.,.:,.ion, ?l:'tnl)(-r 
1961), doubling the size of  the park, which now stands at 864 acres. The new acquisitions :..?,1s. httr11,:p nmrooc, 
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The plan focused on four big additions to the southern portion: ._......_ ....... .... ...._ ___ _ 
? The development of a botanic garden ( incorporated) Above Left: map which shows areas of Watkins Regional Park with Tree Conservation Plan 
? The addition of a large pond jus t east of the Pepco property and water features in the sou th regulations and owned by PEPCO2. 
(notincluded due to environmental restrictions) Above Right: a historic marker that sits at beginning/end of the Loop Trail, marker indicates 
? A ball and group use area (included) 38? 53.392 N, 76? 47 .237 Wl. 
? The relocation of Old Maryland Farm (included) Below: 1970 site plan showing how the northern portion of the park is mu ch the same as 
Original master plan would have also connected the spur road with the covered bridge and it is today. A 1979 site plan expressed the intent to progress the park infra structure from a 
the northern section of the park. dependency on well water and septic systems to pubic water and sewer. One restroom remains 
? Much of the acreage in the southern portion is currently leased to a local farmer on septic service today in the northern portion of the park and well-water i s  still used to 
irrigate the athletic ti el d s .  
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Site Inventory Context Zaria Stebbins 8
Watkins Reg ional Park is an 850 acre park within Political Boundary In1mediate Context 
MNCPPC's North Div ison in Kettering - an -District 6
unincorporated area and census-designated - City: Kettering, Maryland r. k?
place in Upper Marlboro, Prince eorge's - over 5,000 ham e, 1/ 4 being town housesG
Residential Support 
County MD 20772. It is flanked by h ighway - Largo Landing Fellowship House
routes 193, 202, and 214. The park is -government-assisted apartment community
surrounded by middle c lass, suburban designed for individuals with limited income
neighborhoods, shopping centers, churches, and Education/ Community Institution 
schools  both public and private. The southern - Schools
park entrance is served by Bus Route 21. - Perrywood Elementary School
- Edified Christian Preparatory Academy
sratAM ? lh Senior Housing 
VAi.i.EV PAR.It - Riverdale Baptist Elementary/M iddle/ Highschool \Vatkin"? Pla2a 
* Schools - Kingsford Elementary School
? ? "' Healthy Food Retailer - Kettering Elementary/ Middle School
? ? Religious Institution - Largo Highschool
? Mlt<,ollville Shopping Centers
?"'"""t ?? Public Charter School 
If.I: 'MK Multifamily Complex -Churches
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? ?----1 Half Mile Buffer -First Baptist Church of Glenarden
<:A?lil8Ult"Y '.:' : ? I Mile Buffer - Largo Community ChurchE.$TAU$PAR:Ka 
? Bus Stops -Kettering Baptist Church
? Community Centers - StM ichael's Truth ELCA
-- Bus Routes -Parks
Hall -Whiteholm Park Firsl Baptist Church of Glenarden 
? -Watl<Jns Park - Northeast/ Western Branch Stream Valley Park
surrounding Parks -Oak Creel< West Park
Transportation_2020_P - Community Center
Building Type -Largo Kettering Perrywood Community Center
-Non-Residential Retail 
' , Residential -Restaurants and Food
? I -Misc -Maryland's Fresh Seafood
I -Wendy's
I -KFC
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I - Dunkin Doughnuts/ Baskin Robins\ . -...... ___ , ---- , Community Cc:nlcr , -McDonalds
- Negril
- Peru Chicken
- Grocery Stores
* -Weis
COUJNGrON - Shopping Centers
GRANCH 
STREAM 
VAi.UY PARK - Watkins Park Plaza
-Mitchelleville Plaza
Special Sites 
0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 1"=5000" I - Recreation/ Amusement J 
- SiK Flags ?11c1s? House: Als1orl'c ?e 
- Historical Sites
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Site Inventory | Demographics Alondra Liriano & Elin Fan  9 
The area of Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland covers 37.2 mile and as of 2007, has a Quick Facts Continued 
population of 19,407,From the data presented, you may observe this area has a diverse 5. 2019 Median house/ condo value was $353,038 ($151, 800 in 2000)
population and design initiatives should foster growth as a community and the enhancement of 6. 2019 cost of living index in Greater Upper Marlboro: 176.0 (very high, U.S. avg. is 100)
individuals. 7.  Average commute time of 40.2 minutes.
Quick Facts 8. Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,412 (-18.2%)
9. Workers who live and work in this place: 623 (6.4%)
1. Median age 34.2yrs (MD avg. 36 yrs) Education 
2. Population density: 521 people per sq GINI index (Edcuation Inequality): 11.1 (MD: 12.2) - Index coefficients ? Household Info Income Rate 
mi (low) above 0.5 represent severe gaps in education, hence income Avg. Household Size: 2.7 people The median hous ehold income in 2019 was 
3. Unemployment Nov. 2020: 9% (MD 87.7% Highschool or higher 70.2% of residents live in family $114,008 (MD mean was $86,738.)
avg. 6.6%) 32.5% Bachelor's or higher households Estimated per capita income in 2019: $47,051 (it 
4. 3.4% of Residents live with incomes 13% Graduate or professional degree% ? 48% of residents are currently was $29,218 in 2000)
below poverty level married, while 33.4% have never
married
? Female -9,726  (50.1%) Male
-9, 681 (49.9%)
From the data points collected, one can see that this area in Prince 
George's County is young, mobile, affluent, and quickly growing. To 
continue to maintain the quality of life amidst demographic shifts can be 
the addition or improvement of park spaces - which can be greatly 
beneficial, especially given the number of family households that live here. 
Expanding amenities, activities, and services that existing parks provide can 
help respond to many more of the developing interests and needs of this 
diverse community.
Families enjoying Watkins Regional Park in Marll>oro Day Festival & Parade 2021 Sources
Upper Marll>oro, Maryland  https://www.city-data.com/city/Greater-Upper-Marlboro-Maryland.html
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Site Inventory Zoning Elise Shallbetter  10 
Most of the land surrounding Watkins Regional Park falls within the Residential Def in iti on s: 
Zoning Category with some Commercial Zoning as well . Looking at the ? Minimum or Standard lot size: The current minimum net contiguous land area
minim um lot size, site setbacks, and the type of structures allowed within each required for a lot.
of these zones is essential to the design of a site. The park is  surrounded directly ? Average dwelling units per acre: The number of dwelling units which may be built
by more R-O-S zones and a corridor of O-S zoning, then branching out to more on a tract--including the typical mix of streets, public facility sites and areas within
residential zones, then even tu ally commercial zones. the 100-year floodplain--expressed as a per-acre average.
? Maxim um dwelling units per net acre: The number of dwelling units which may
be built on the total tract--excluding streets and public facility sites, and generally
excluding land within the 100-year floodplain--expressed as a per-acre average.
- ? 11-O-S: Reserved Open Space
? O-S: Open Space
? R-R: Rural Residential
? R-18: Nlultffamily 1'1/edium Density Residential
? R-80: One Family Detached Residential
? R-L: nesidential Low Development
? ? R-T: Townliou:;e
- ? C-S-C: Commercial Shoppi11g Center
ring Re served Open Space - Provides for permanent maintenance of certain areas of land in an 
u ndeve I oped state, with the consent of the property own er s; encourages preservation of l arge
areas of trees and open space; de signed to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive areas and
en sure retention of land for non intensive active or passive recreational uses; provides for very low
density residential development and a limited range of public, recreational, and agricultural uses.
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? Minimum lot size - 20 acres*
? Maxim um dwelling units per net acre - 0.05
? * Except for public recreational uses, for which no minimum area is
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Site Inventory Circulation Kianna Chow  11 
What is Circulation? 
Circulation is referred to a s  the way people move through a given space. It has a 
connective purpose and impacts our experience of a space. Circulation can 
represent different uses such a horizontal circulation like hallways and 
paths whereas vertical circulation can be features like stairs and elevators. 
What is Access? 
Access can be de scribed as the ability to enter or exit a site. Access can range in 
terms of accessibility through different such as pedestrian access, vehicular 
access, and inclusion of ADA access features like ramp s and handrails 
Vehicular Access 
Mu ch of the vehicular circulation is intended for the park staff for maintenance 
and not for visitors other than providing multiple parking lots in various areas.  
Pedestrian Access 
Mu ch of the ped e stri an ci scu I ati on is i nten ded  for park visitors who wish to 
utiliza the extensive trail !,\/stem throughout the park. 
What have we learned about this site's circulation and access? 
from both the maps we have learned that this is primarily a park meant for 
pedestrians, bikers, and euestrians due to amount of trails. visitor's vehicular 
access have twopoints of entry but is primarily concentrated t one on the 
northeast side of the park 
What recommended changes should be made? 
Some possible changes in terms of circulation and access cou Id be providing 
more points of entry and more informative signage for pedestrian entry and 
circulation . 
? Points of Entry
Pedestrian Traffic with Watkins Regional Park
V ehicular Traffic within Watkins Regional Park
Oa? 1i,ove t ? Main Road Traffic surrounding vVatkins Regional Park
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Ga<min.S.fi!Gqpl\ G?ofechnolog,es, ff\C. METVNASA. USG?l'.'PS. US"l:f'QS...- 114l(eou. 
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Site Inventory Ecological Community Alyssa Steele  12 
A Natural community is best described as recurring assemblages of plants and plants found in a particular physical environment. These Wildlife of Coastal Plains 
e cologica I communities a re an import ant pa rt of Maryl and's  biodiversity. The cl as si ficati on of these communities ere ates better onsumers 
opportunity for these areas to be managed & protected through conservation efforts. 
Physiographic Provinces of MD 
? Appalachian Plateau
? Volley & Ridge
? Blue Ridge
? Piedmont
? Coastal Plain
- County Boundary
? Welkin's Regional Pork
Forest Types within Coastal Plain 
Watkin' s Region al Park is located within the C oastal Plain 
Province. This region is the large st physiographic 
province in Maryland. 
0ak-Oum-Cyp,$$S 
21% 
? Forests in this area are typically hardwood, including a large domination of
Oaks mixed with some Pine,Hickory, Chestnut, Gum, Elm, Ash, and Cypress.
? Soils in this physiographic region typically have a higher
sand content, and are made up of gravel, clay, silt, and
some iron ore.
Refrences: 
MD DNR- hczps://dnr. mo rylond .9ov/wildlife /Docvments/No1vrol_ Co mmvnilies%20_  Morylond_ 2 016_ 
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Site Inventory I Climate Rahat Duary  13
The data shows the average climate affecting the Upper Marlboro area where Watkins 
Reg iona I  Park resides. 
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12 125 ,, 5 
Temperatures F) 10 10 !, 10 95 
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n? 25' ,a? Climate Change Effec ts: 
Jan reb Mar AP/ May Jua " Aug Oct Nov Dec ? In 2020 Prince George's County experienced 26 days back to back of 90-degree heat5ef) 
or greater
? On September 10, 2020, there was 4 to 6 inches ofrai n in less than two hours on the
SnoY.1an (Inches) Hyattwille/Riverdale/ Mount Rainier area of Prince George's County.
!, II fl 2 Temperature difference from 20th century average for every month between 1900 and 2021 
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Site Inventory Soil Lital Kirshenboim 14
Watkins Regional Park soil analysis 
Mep Unit Symbol M?p Unit Namo Acres In AOI Percent of AOI
MAP INFORMATION 
AdA .Adetpllia-Holmdel compklx. o 79.8 8.3%
Source of Map: Natural Res ources Conservation Service to 2 percent slopes 
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Nov 23, 2020-Nov 28, 2020 
AdB.  .Adelphla?Holmdel eompklx. 2 8.5 0.9%
to 5 percent slopes 
AdC Adelphia?Holmdol complex, 5 4.4 0.5%
to 10 percent slopes 
Ae8 .Adelphia,Holmdel?Urtan land 4.0 0.4%
complex. 0 to 5 percent 
slopes 
AfA Annapolis rifle sandy loa.m. O 10.1 1.0%
to 2 percent slopes 
AfB Annapolis fine sandy loam, 2 25.8 2.7%
to 5 pe?:ent $lopes 
CnA Colllngton-W,st complex. 0 to 2 17.3 1.8%
pe?:ent slopes 
Cn8 Collington-Wist complex, 2 to 5 301.0 31.2%
perce:nl slopes 
enc Collington-Wist complex, 5 to 68.8 7 1%
10 percent slopes 
CnO Coll,ngton-Wist complex. 10 to 41.3 4.3%
15 percent slopes 
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CnE Colbngton-Wist complex, 15 to 44.2 4.6%
25 percent slopes 
CnF Collinglon-W,st cOffll)lex, 25 to 33.5 3.5%
40 percent slopes 
CoB Colr,ngton-Wist?Urban land 48.3 5.0%
complex, 0 to 5 percent 
slopes 
eoo Colhngton-Wist?Urt>an land 11.0 1.1%
complex. 5 to 15 percent
slopes 
OnA Oonlonton fine sandy loam. 0 8,4 0.9%
to 2 percent slopes 
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occasionally flooded 
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SrA Shrewsb\lfy loam. 0 10 2 43.5 4.5%
percent slopes 
Sw8 Swedesboro-Gal?town 11.8 1.2%
complex. 0 to 5 percent
slopes 
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Site Inventory Hydrology Deanna Cowley  15
Waterways 
Watkins Reginal Park is located in the Western Branch Watershed within the Patuxent River drainage basin. The Park i s  
situated along the Kettering Area Sub-Watershed. It will be important to consider how flooding upstream will affect the 
site and how this !,\/stem may affect flooding downstream. 
Floodplain 
FEMA flood zones are geographical areas defined by FEMA based 
on different levels of flood risk. Any relatively high stream flow that 
overflows the natural or artificial banks of a stream in any reach is 
defined as a flood. Each zone represents the level or type of flooding 
in the area. 
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n Property Lines 
- Hydrological Area
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Site Inventory Recommended Vegetation Karisha Rodrigo  16 
Native Plants 
USDA llardiness Plant Zone: ,IJ Shrubs 
Physiographic Province: C-0astal Plain - \Vesten1 Shore Uplamls Region SCtentific Name Common Name L M Notes 
Viburnum 1>rwlifoliwn black haw F-S O-W While Flo,?c,rs; Berries a11rac1 Birds and Mammals
Key: Cenhalru,Lhus occidcntalls buttonbu.?h F-S A-\\' White Flowers: Fr-.ii:tranl; Rain Garden 
Light (L): l\lloisture (M): Photlnia D\' rifolia red d,o?berrv f.p D-W White Flowers; Showy Bl'rries Persist In Wlntcr
F = Full Suu; > 6 hr D=Dry Vaccinium 1>allldum hillside blueberry F-S O-A Edible Frwts; Bunerlly Host 
sil?? do?wood 
P = Part Sun; 5-6 hr A = Average (Moist) Cornus amomum F-P A-W Erosion Control
S = Shade; < 5 hr W =\.Vet Grou11dcove1? 
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Phlox stolonlfera Cl't'tping phlox F-P D Pink. Purple Flowers: Ma)?-Jun 
Trees Antennaria plantaglnlfolia pUSS)'IOes P-S A Flower clusters resemble the toes of a cal'? paw 
POl)?s1khum acrostichokles christmas fem P-S D-A Evtritreen 
Large >r.o? Packera aurea golden ragwort F-S A-W Goldeo-Ydlow Flo"'ers; Mar-Aug 
Chrysogonum virglnianum green-and-gold p A-W Yellow Flowers; Apr-Oct 
Scientific Name Common Name L M Noto:.? 
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Acer rubrum rcd maple F A-W Fall Color
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Acer saccharum $Ugar maple F-P A-W Fall Color
,uter conlifolius blue \\'Ood aster F-P w Blue-Purple Flower$; Aug-1\ov 
&tula nigra rlvtr birch F A-W Anractive Bark
Eupnlorium coelesllnum misUlower 1'-S A Lavender Flowers; Aug 
Carya l(htbra plsnu1 hickory P-S D Wildlife Benefit, Tlarella cordlfolla heartleaf foamllower s A While Flowers: Apr-July 
Di0$pyros ,,intiniana oer:simmon F-S D-A Edible Fruit
Heuchera americana American alumroot s D Allractive Foliage; Greenish Flo,?ers; Spring 
liqu1dambar St)?r:tclllua swee1gum F-S A-W Fall Color
Rudb?kla hlna black-eyed susan 1:.p O-A Yellow !'lowers:
Llriodl'ndrtln tuhpifera tulip-Ir? r: A Buuertlv Host 
Pinus 1acda loblolly pine F D-W Wildlife B?iefits Grasses 
Quercus alba while oak F-P D Wildlife Benefits ScientUic Name Common N:une L M Notes 
Quercu< phcUos 1,?lllow o3k F-P A-W Buuerllv Host Carex olaucodea bluesedoe P-S O-W 05'-2' tall; 3-sided Growth Habil
Scirpus cvi>erinus woolll.ras> F-P A.W 6' tall; lnJlorescense ls woolv-lookini:.
S0111.ha.11rwn nutans Indian i:.ras,. F-P O-A 1 '-2' tall: Silky-Golden Flo1,?erlng Plumes 
Small <50'
Androooll.on oerardii bill bluestem F-P O-A -f-7' tall; Oranae-Red in Fall
Panicum Vll'\.>atum swltchll.rasS F-P D-W 4'-6' tall; Reddish In !'all
Scientific Name Common Name L M Notes 
Amelanchier rnnadensls servktberry F A-W Showy Flowers Vines 
Asunma triloba paw paw P-S A Edible Fruit Scientific Name!' Common Name L M. Note,:
Cercis canadensis e.1S1ern redbud F-P A Showy Flowers Celasttus scandens American billcl'$\,?eet F-S O-W Showv Fruit; Attracts Birds; Low toxidtv when eaten
Chlonanthus vlrginlcus frlngetree f.p A Fral(rant Flwoers Camos,s rad,ca.ns trumoet vine F D-W Showy Reddish-Oranll.e Flowers: A??ressive 
Crata<'i!US phaenoovrum Washin1uon haw1horn F D-W Laroe 1l1orns Clematis vlrehtlana devil's damlni: needles F-S O-W Whlte FIO\\'ctS; Jul-Sep; Poisonous when eaten
Cornus llorida tlo"?erinll. doitwood P-S D-A Showy Flowers Biononia cn1>reola1a crossvlne F-P D-W Showv Oran?e-Rcd Flo1vcrs; M:ir-Mav
Magnolia virginia1u ?"?ectbay magnolia P-S A-W Fragrant Flower$ Panhenocissus ou,nauefolia Vir1?inln crtt1>er F-P A Red Fall Color: Altra(ts Birds 
Rhus 11.labra smooth sumac F D-A Winter Berries 
Uexopacn American holly 1'-S D-W Wildllfe Benefits 
Salb: nigra blac:k willow F-P A-W Butterlly Host bar,J?dwb")'..WJ/>lll.....,10? .,..,_.,..., ad --pwt.tbi,.'f'1"9, hnr4Jltnu..mM')?lm..a ttsJ.man:wl'Ol??? r-'Mnll\,??rrw-rlmJ 
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Site Inventory Transportation Theodore Ziolkowski   17
?- Watkins Regional Park is located in  Upper Marlboro, outside Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)
Documenting the different forms of transportation to and throughout the site help us 
understand accessibility to the different sections of the park, the expected demographics, 
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Site Inventory Watkins Region a I Park (Facilities and Users) Jacob Hess 18
FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK 
-CAMP GROUNDS
-TENIIS COURS (INDOOR & OUTDOOR)
-SPORTS FIELDS
-WATKINS NATURE CENTER
-OLD MARYLAND FARM
-WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATKINS TRAIN, CAROUSEL & MINIATURE GOLF
-HIKING TRAIS
USERS WITHIN WATKINS REGIONAL PARK 
-ADULTS
-KIDS
-FAMILIES
-ATHLETES
-NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
-BIKERS
-HIKERS
-ANIMAL LOVER
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Site Inventory Land Cover Luke Peterson   19 
Watkins Regional Park is a 853 acre Park. There is around 536 acres of canopy cover 
throughout the park with various programed spaces to picnic , play recreational sports, camp, Can o p y Cover Wood land Conservation 
visit the Wonderful World of Watkins Playground, Nature Center, or the Old Maryland Farm . 
You can also enjoy the park by playing a round of mini-golf, riding the Carousel, or jumping 
on the miniature train for a tour of part of the park. Watkins Regional Park is part of a 
Woodland Conservation effort with over 285 acres of woodlands throughout the site. (25 
acres have been planted) There are many structures and buildings throughout the park, over 
65 buildings and structures exist within the park grounds. As part of the effort to maintain 
the site, 36 acres of land mus t be mowed and kept by the grounds crew. 
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Site Inventory Utilities Nicole Cavender  20
Utilities: Water, Electricity, Sewer A.dmiaisrr.iti"" 
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Northern half of park: developed in 1970s IHl ...
Public sewer and water replaced private facilities '.fll .....,IHl 
Electric, parking, current road !,\/stem 
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Not served by public water or sewer 
Individual sites have e le ctri c 
Any improvements of southern part of park will require transition to public 
Athletic fields are still irrigated with well water 
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? ?J-- portion of the park) taps into the public water !,\/stem 
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into the current system. 
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should be part of design plans 
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Site Inventory Park Masterplan Ellen (Yike) Xu  21
Guiding Principles 
WATKIHS Rl'GIOIW. PARK MAsrfR PARK DEVEI.OPMflft Pl.AH 
Based on Countywide guiding documents, specifically the Formula 2040: Funreltional Master 
Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, the Watkins Park Masrater Park Development Plan's 
six guiding princ iples were generated to balance 
environmental, social, and economic concerns to meet current needs without sacri?ficing the 
ability to meet the needs of future generations: 
1. Create a Sense of Place
2. Education and Environmantal Lear ning
3. Infrastructure Expansion
4. Family Fun
5. Personal Health and Fitness
6. Habitat and Wildlife
Themes and Activity Nodes 
Largely based on exsiting park fea?tures and 
conditions, four prima?ry quadrants were 
establ ished with 
themes that incorportae how the park 
functions currently and in the future. 
The pl an strengthens ea ch quadrant 
by recommending improvements to 
each activity area . 
Play 
? We stern Branch Picnic Area
? Chesapeake Children's Park
? The Green and Pavilion
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? Northern Athletic Complex and Park Welcome
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? Sou tern Athletic Complex Watkins Regional Park 
Master Park Development Plan 
Agriculture and Nature LEGEN. O 
- Primary Pru1t Road ? ? Train Roule t Restroom . ...,..,.,., - - F0tesl lnleriof Dwellng
? Chelsea Historic Site - Seooodary Parl< Road ? Building/Struaure li:!J Restroom.'?...., Bitd Bulfer (FID). 300'
? Watkins Discovery Center (WDC) & Old Maryland -- ParkRoad?a.-Att-tMO'llit ? Picnoc Table Area I!] Restroom-? - -Wetland3'c:C Parltlng ? new and existing ? PlcnicShefter ,.._ ? Basl<etbal Court High Qua!ily Fomst
Farm (OMF) - - New Trail (paved) C Picnic Shefter. ,.,_ ? Half Basltelbal Court Tree Conscmltion AseJI. 
?..???? New Trail (softlgraveQ ? Pic:nc Shefte<.,.-. 9 Soflballlllasebal F'ield ? Troe Bank Opporwnily 
_ Existing Trail (hardl ? PlcnicShefte,._.. 0 Multi-purpose fleld
- Existlog Trait (soft) ? Picnic Sheltec .,,...,_ ? Tennis
? ? Primary T,all Route f PcnieShe lter -100t.aorttbOW1 0 News port ?p ump trad<.
? - Primary Trai Oes?eine ? Playground/waler featu<e skatepar1<.other 
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Case Studies 22 
Robert Moses State Park Delaney Aecom 
Lee District Family Recreation Area - Grace Barton
Domino Park, Brooklyn - Nicole Cavender
Balboa Park, San Diego - Kianna Chow
Grand Teton National Park - Deanna Cowley
West End Square - Rahat Duary
T he Eden Project - Elin Fan
City Trees and Municipal Wi-Fi Networks - Bridgette Hammett
Shelby Farms Park - Jacob Hess
Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park - Lital Kirshenboim
Rose Kennedy Greenway
The Underline, Miami - Karisha Rodrigo
Jones Beach State Park - Elise Shallbetter
Virginia Tech Infinite Loop and Green Links - Zaria Stebbins
Depot Park - Alyssa Steele
Shenzhen Rencai Park - Ellen (Yike) Xu
Bryant Park Case Study - Theodore Ziolkowski
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Case Study I Robert Moses State Park, NY Delaney Accomando  23
Designer information- Robert Moses 
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IUI- I tr,? f land l11/t1 buses from the inner city to access the beaches.Robert Moses State Park facilitates access to the 
Fire Island National Sea shore, immediately east of the park. Since there is no parking at the 
Seashore itself, many visitors park at Field 5 in order to walk to Lighthouse Beach, the Fire Island 
Lighthouse and Museum, or the nearby community of Kismet. 
Design elements 
? Car-oriented: Highway access and parking lots ($8-$10 parking fee from April to November)
? Hi storica I Landmark: Robert Moses Water To wer 
? Boat Basin
? 18-hole Pitch and Putt Golf Course ( secluded course is set among native trees and beach
vegetation)
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? Four bathouses
History and context 
? Four concession stands (one at each field)
Robert Moses State Park is located off the south shore of Suffolk County, New York. The park 
? Volleyball courts, Picnic areas, First aid stations
lies on the we stern end of Fire Island and is known for its five-mile stretch of beaches on the 
? Playground at Field 5
Atlantic Ocean. The park is accessible from Long Island by the Robert Moses Causeway across 
A $1. 7 million project to inc rease energy efficiency and install a 500-kilowatt solar photovoltaic
G reat South Bay. Established as Fire Island State Park in 1908, the park is the oldest state park 
power !,\/Stem at the park was announced in 2015. The planned improvements aim to make
on Long Island. As of 2014, the facility attracts -3.5 million visitors per year. 
Robert Moses State Park the first energy?neutral state park in the United States.
Wifi implementation 
A free public WiFi network launched in 2015 at Robert Moses State Park, just a year after it 
was implemented at nearby Jones Beach State Park. "Oh, Ran ger! Wi-Fi" has been installed at 
no expense to taxpayers at Fields 2, 3, 4 and 5 as a part of a partnership between Toyota 
Motors, the American Park Network and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and 
Water tower and R<>bett Mosei Aerial view ofpo_ rking lots in 
Historic Preser vation. "Whether opting to use Wi-Fi to share realt-ime photos of friends and Causewoyroondabour comparison to the beaches 
family exploring our parks, or accessing apps and maps, having access to this technology is lnspriation for Watkins Regional Park Design 
another way to draw people to spend precious lei sure time at our parks," said Rose Harvey, ? There may be pu shback from some groups against implementing Wifi, but overall it is
the state parks commissioner.The Wi-Fi program has been expanded as part of Toyota's "Let's beneficial. To decrease pu shback, it might be helpful to educate the resisting groups about the
Go Places" program. Officials are hopeful that this program will not only enhance visitors' benfits of implenting Wifi.
experiences by improving Internet access at the beach, but encourage them to learn about ? Wifi was implemented only in frequently used portions of the park, not all throughout. To
upcoming events, promote volu nteeri sm, and support state park-related groups. compromise between people who are pro versus those against Wifi, it can be implemented in
specific zones of Watkins park.
Source: Long Island i>ress hnps?//www.longislandpress.com/2015/08/04/free-wifi-debuts-at-robert-m oses-st at e-park-beach es/ 
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Case Study I Lee District Family Recreation Area Grace Barton  24
The Lee Dis trict Family Recreation Area in Alexandra, Virginia, contains multiple area for 
adventure. Whether in the water, on a trail, or even in a treehou se, there is a place for 
everyone here. This Chesapeake Bay-themed park allows for adults and children to learn 
while also immersing themselves in the nature around them. This park has appeared many 
times in biogs, websites, and online forums a s  one of the 'best places to vi sit' a s  well as  
many other compliments. 
Activity Areas in Lee District Family Recreation Area 
Main Areas Within the Park 
? Chesapeake Bay-themed 'Our ? Multiple PicnicArea
Special Harbor' spray ground ? Fully Accessible 'Treehouse'
Our Special Harbor Area ? Large Playground ? 'Chessie' Nature Trail? Chesapeake Bay-themed carousel ? Sensory Stations
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Case Study I Domino Park, Brooklyn NYC Nicole Cavender  25
Domino Park was buil t on the previous Domino Sugar processing facility to highlight the 
history of the waterfront factory and the hardworking employees. 
The park is segmented and linear with different experiences at each section including a 
dog park, volleyball court, playground, and taco shop Directly off of a main street on the 
edge of Williamsburg it is in a highly populated area with many demographics of people 
including fam ii ies , students, bus ine sspeo ple 
Aside from the various features of the park there is free wifi 
AT&T made a deal to provide free wifi to New York City parks for 5 years 
This aspect of the park draws people to do work outside either on the grass, on benches 
along the water, on benches along the street, or anywhere there is a place to sit 
Part of the populari ty of the park comes from the free wifi which many people take 
advantage of when the weather is good 
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Case Study I Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Kianna Chow  26 
Park Information Site Plan 
Designer: Original plan by ? Balboa Pan features
Samuel Parsons Jr. in 1902 ? ? l Arche,y
2. 831boa Par?k Cn rousel
? Updates to the master plan were 3. 8.>lboa Parl?
Mon,ature RaJlroacl
made by later landscape architects
_ 4. Balboa Tenn,s Club... 
s. Bud Keatns ?,a1
Size: 1200 acres ? Sw1mm1nsP1:>o1 
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significant design that combines 8. War Memorial Bulkhng
Spanish colonial revival architecture i-Utmg 
trafls 
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San Diego's Public Wi-Fi Initiative
The "SD Acees s 4 All" program has
attempted a city-wide endeavor to minimize
the digital divide by providing free Wi-Fi from - ..,,110 c111,..,,1?laR:,z., 
mobile hotspots across the city at various street
I ocati ons  as well as pub lie spaces I ike I ibraries 
and parks. Balboa Park contributes to this .. 
initiative by providing free Wi-Fi in the most -
popular spots in the park.
Features of Balboa Park oa ...r  
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L Floel S<:,ence Center 6. S.vo Oleso Hall of Cllampl0ll$ JO. San O,eso Museum ol Man 
2. Mo,.reo lntern&llonal Museom 7. SM Oiego Hoslo,y C.nler u San O,ego Natural
3. Mu5'1Um of Photogn,i,llic Ans 8. San o.eso Model Hosto,y Museum
4. Son D,ego A,r & Sp;,ce MUS91"'1 Rb1lroad Museum 12. Tmikon MuMlUm or Art
S. San Ooego Au\omollYO Museum 9.SM Ooego Museum of Ari 13. Veten>nS Museum
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Lessons Learned 
Balboa Park offers a valuable perspective in the execution of the multi-purpose 
function of a park at this scale. It hosts multiple different kinds of attractions like 
museums, sports recreation, and interactions with flora and fauna. This park also 
Balboa Park, San Diego's cultural crown jewel, is home to a zoo, a golf course, dozens of cultural offers insight on the inclusion of Internet access to a historically significant park 
institutions, and acres of picnic spots and recreational fields. The city trustees set aside 1,400 acres for a through its focus on Wi-Fi access in the areas where people are likely to use it most. 
park in 1868, but it wasn't until the Panama-California Exposition in 1915 that it gained more popularity. Visitors can use it to interact with the museum exhibitions and other features of the 
There followed the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Museum of Art, a second expo in 1935, the Old Globe park. This park can inform desi gn decisions regarding Watkins Regional Park through 
Theatre, and reconstructions and res to ration Some things to do at the park is visit the museums, theaters observing the user interactions and how the inclusion of certain features can 
and zoo. There are also free concerts, a carousel, and a miniature railroad encourage or discourage Wi-Fi usage. 
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Case Study I Grand Teton National Park Deanna Cowley  27 
The United States has 63 national parks, and like most places it has to overhall its Grand Teton National Park 
telecommunications infra structure. Most people think of the national parks as a Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming Grand Teton National Park has a fascinating natural and cultural 
place to unplug but this has changed as fewer North Americans are using cam ping hi story. Grand Teton provides activite s for every age and skill level. The FONSI will allow park 
to unplug, in 2020 it was reported that 41% campers were working during their vi sits. authorities to issue a right-of-way perm it for telecommunications infrastructure improvements, 
Although, technology can detract from the park experience, but it can also enhance it including cellular and broadband services at strategic locations in the developed areas of the park. 
greatly. Installation of wireless telecommunications facilities and associated infrastructure will also get 
En rich your park vi sit underway at nine developed areas in the park that currently support critical operations and/have a 
high volume of park visitors. 
1. Spotting bears in real time with bearcam
2. Street View your way through the National Parks
3. Take a ranger tour, by cell phone Wifi Locations 
4. Use technology wisely with the Acadia Youth Technology Team
? Flagg Ranch
5. Listen to park po dca sts
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? Jackson Lake Lodge
? Signal Mountain
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? Cost: $6.25 million o-?
? Developer: James Corner Field Operations o-?
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? Self regulating water fountain
? Air cooling mist !,\/stem
? Self regulating irrigation !,\/stem (uses weather patterns to determine how much water goes
0 into planting beds)
? Sm art lighting !,\/Stem (notifies the city if bulbs need to be replaced and lights dim to save
power when no one is around)
? SO-foot long table equipped with wireless charging pads
? Free WIFI
? Pergola structure used to contain all the technological equipment and contains vacant spots
for new technology
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master planning and landscape design by Land Use -? ? Educational Charity? Social Enterprise? Eco Attraction? G lobal MovementJ/,. :"'? 
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COST ?141 million ($154.9 million USD) to build ?? ? Has generated over $2.2 billion dollars to regional economy since 2002
between 2.5 yrs ? Complex uses Green Tariff Energy, it receives energy from local wind turbines and will build a
OPENED to public on Mar. 17, 2001. Has attracted geothermal electricity plant by 2021 to support both Eden and 5000 households
over 22 million visitors ? Only mains water used is for hand-washing and cooking. All of the res t of the site facilities
over 2 decades, including 50,000 schools use sanitized rain water that would otherwise collect at the bottom of the quarry.
FREE WIFI throughout park, strongest indoors. ? There are plans to build an Eden North Project in Lancashire with an emphasis on marine
Currently testing 5G Internet service as part of Eden environments
Universe research project to observe how 5g can 
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? Intrigued by fresh, futuristic aesthetic and how eclectic program elements are cohesively
united around the mission theme of linking plants together with people
? Structures similar to the hexagonal biome domes would visually resonate with the existing
tennis bubbles that currently seem out of place in Watkins and offer interest during bad
weather or off-season times
? Inspires need to add more suitable educational facilities on the site
? Connectivity and full -dedication to creating an immersive environment as seen in Eden can
help better thematically link the different features of Watkins Regional Park
RAIN FOREST BIOME MEDITERRANEAN THE CORE OUTD OOR GARDENS
? Con sider transportation alternatives within Watkins other than personal vehicles and
DOME BIOME DOME Provides an Represents the 
3.9 acre tropical 1.6 acre biome that educational facility temperate regions of walking on foot
biome that houses emulates a with classrooms and world with edible, 
over 1000 different Medi ter ran ea n exhibition spaces medicinal, and native 
pl ant species. climate. plants. 
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Case Study I City Trees and Municipal Wi-Fi Networks Bridgette Hammett  30 
In GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR WIFI SPACE DESIGN (Guangyan Wang), the author references a 
case study Called "City Trees and Municipal Wi-Fi Networks: Compatibility or Conflict?" 
The case study was completed in the City of Mountain View, California, U.S. and looked at 
how vegetation can impact Wi-Fi by interfering with signal transmission. 
Trunk Height Foliage Function ignalT ransmission 
High Sparse ShadeT ree in the park CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW 
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Low Sparse in the park the surface, so they can be used as shade trees in the park. 
Boundary Tree Secondly, trees or shrubbery with high trunks or dense foliage, which 
Low Dense in the park allow less signal through the surface, are the be st boundary vegetation to be planted at the 
edge of the park in order to diminish the reflection from the surrounding architectural 
Boundary /Landscape Plant environment. Shrubbery with low trunks and dense foliage, which buffers the signal 
High Dense in the park tern porarily, shou Id be used as the boundary vegetation in the park. 
Thirdly, t rees with low trunks and sparse foliage are recommended as 
KEY POINTS: the landscaping tree in the park as their aesthetic morphology allows 
? The study examines attenuation of Wi-Fi signals by positioning a wireless-equipped the majority of the signal to pass. 
computer so that trees ob struc te d the Ii ne-o f-sight (LOS) between the computer and a
Wi-Fi access point. Finally, high grass is considered to be the be st plant material in a Wi?Fi park not only because it 
? Potential exists for conflict between urban trees and municipal Wi-Fi forms a sense of density in visual effect but also maintains permeability in terms of signal 
? Although trees significantly attenuated signals, they did not diminish the average signal transmission. 
strength below -75 dBm (the minimum for a Wi-Fi connection) in any of the tests
? A general linear model (r2 = 0.55) indicated that some tree characteristics (tree size, can?
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and shape) helped explain variation in signal attenuation
CONCWSION: 
As long as the effect of urban trees is taken into account during planning of Wi-Fi networks , WORKS CITED: 
Lacon, I. & McBride, J.R .. (2009). City Trees and Municipal Wi-Fi Networks: Comrapatibility or Conflict7 . Arboriculture and 
trees should not interfere with municipal Wi-Fi operation. However, an appropriate 
Urban Forestry. 35. 203-210. 10.48044 /jauf.2009.034. 
vegetation plan will result in a more effective Wi-Fi signal distribution 
Wang, G. (2011). GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR WIFI SPACE DESIGN. CORE. Reljltrieved March 28, 2022, from 
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/4837511.p df 
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Case Study I Shelby Farms Park Jacob Hess 31 
A strategic threefold concept of"One Park, One Million Trees, Twelve Landscapes," defines 
the new park. "One Park" addresses the goals of unity, connectivity, sense-of-place, 
eco!,'{stem, identity and inclusion 
-James Corner
showcases memphis ecology, arts, food, and mu sic. des igned to be a natural bea sed hub for 
recreation, health, and wellbeing. the design improved local connectivity and accessibility. 
this 4,500 acre park offers ju st about any thing you could want to do. multiple destination 
bu ii dings. has capability to increase free wifi access. 
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through a private-public partnership with Shelby County Government. 
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Case Study I Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park Lital Kirshenboim, Alondra Liriano 32 
ABOUT INSPIRATION ECONOMIC 
Park Size - 9 .5 acres (P hase 1) ENVIRONMENTAL - Contributed to a 49% average increase in
Budget - $66 million (park, re-alignment of - Intercepts, infiltrates, and evaporates 73% assessed property value for 8 randomly
roadway, water and electrical infrastructure) of average annual rainfall in permeable selected parcels within a 3-block radius from
Completion Date - 2013 pave rs and a biofiltration swale. 2012 to 2017.
Location - Center Boulevard Long Island City, - lncrea se s flood storage capacity by
New York 11101 approximately 557,800
Former Land Use - lndu stri al gallons,accommodating up to a 6 f-t 
storm surge flood event .
DESIGN CONCEPT - Generates 37,000 kWh of energy annually
"We actually celebrate the kind of crazy shoreline that we were given. We leveraged its using photovoltaic solar cells.
peninsulas into an extraordinarily different kind of waterfront experience, one that allows SOCIAL 
people to wander in and out, going closer to the water and back away from it. Those shifting - Attracts an estimated 1,170 daily visitors
perspectives ... are really only possible with this kind of diverse shoreline." - Tom Balsley, on a typical June weekday.
- Promotes physical activity for 465 users
who engage in active recreation activities on
a typical June weekday.
- Creates iconic views of Manhattan as
demonstrated by 11,037 social media posts
from 2013 to 2018 referring to the
Manhattan skyline and the site.
- Contributes to an increase in ridership for DESIGNER INFORMATION 
? the East River route of the New York City Clients: New York City Economic Development 
Ferry. Annual ridership was roughly Corporation Office of the Deputy Mayor for 
estimated to be around 200,000 in 2018, up Economic Development; Queens West 
from 19 055 in 2010. Development Corporation 
Landscape Architect: SWA/Balsley 
Architect: Weiss/Manfre di 
Prime Consultant and Infrastructure De signer: ARUP  
Ecological Systems and Res t oration Ecologist: 
E-Design Dynamics
Marine Engineering: Halcrow
Public Art: Karyn Olivier
MEP/FP Engineer: A.G. Consulting Engineering, P.C.
Environmental Engineer: Yu & Associates
Cost Estimator: VJ Associates
Traffic Engineer: B-A Engineering, P.C.
Graphic Designer: Two Twelve
Historical Researcher: AKRF
Resident Engineer: The LiRo Group
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Case Study I Rose Kennedy Greenway Luke Peterson 33 
The Greenway is 11/2 miles long park in the heart of Boston. Completed in 2008 as part of Concept/Initial Idea 
the Central Artery or known as "The Big Dig" when DOT sunk an elevated highway 
underground and restored connection between historic neighborhoods and downtown 
Boston. 7 distinct parks make up almost 27 acres of vibrant parkland to activate and link 
previously unused space. 
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Designers: Chinatown Park (Carol R. Johnson Associates), Dewey Square (Machado and 
Silvetti Associates) , Fort Point Channel Parks (Halvorson Design Partnership), Wharf Distric 
Park (EDAW, Copley Wolff), Amenian Heritage Park (Stantec), North End Parks (GGN). 
Wifi Project: 
The Greenway Conservancy with the City of Boston launched the largest free wifi networks in the 
entire state in July 2010. Solar power benches allow for charging and expansion of the wifi network. 
Wifi is integral to the park experience as well ... While in the park wifi can be used to access an 
interactive map of the park, share photos, or make dinner reservations. Street and waytinding signs 
show where wifi is available and tools you can use. "Color Commons", a responsive art di splay 
allows passerby to change the color of the 12 24' tall Light blades via text message. Wifi also allows 
interactive Kiosks to show where/when events are happening and 
orientation within the park. Augmented Reality is a public art 
feature blending digital elements and the history of the Greenway 
site to show transformation from city-highway-park. Finally, along 
with public art and way finding, wifi allows access to the 
Conservancy interactive Bloom Tracker which shows how many 
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Case Study I The Underline, Miami, FL Karisha Rodrigo 34 
Overview Visions of Park Spaces Technology in the Park 
Concept: The transformation of the underside of a raised Hammock !rail Focu s on using technology for nature, e duc ation, he al th, and 
rail corridor into a 'smart park' and testing ground for civic wellness 
technology. Technology initiatives: 
Designer: James Corner Field Operations ? Free public WiFi
Size: 10 mile linear park; 120 acres ? Accessible technology resources
Scheduled Opening: December 2025 ? Real time information about public transportaion and
mobility 
Masterplan: Character Zones ? Educational re sources and games
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but the Green Tech zone will have the highest concentration. 
Construction of the Technology Ma sterplan is underway 
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1. Nature & Play fitness
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3. Green Tech & Sustainable I nitiatives
4. Active Recreation
Sources 
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Case Study I Jones Beach State Park Elise Shallbetter 35 
"connectivity al so provides the opportunity to better monitor park 
Location: Long Island, NY 
visitation patterns, generate awareness of upcoming programs and 
Date Finished: August 4, 1929 
events, promote volunteerism and support parks friends groups such 
Designer: Primary - Robert Moses, Team - Herbert Magoon (architect), W. Earle Andrews (supervising architect/ 
as the National Heritage Trust." - long Island Press 
engineer), A. E. Howl and ( en gin eer ) & Cl aren ee Combs (lands cape architect) 
Size: 2,413 acres 
Style: Beaux-Arts 
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directly off of the boardwalk area. This allows for the wifi to reach the larges t crowds on site, without the pressure of 
wifi access directly next to the su r[ The seperation of wifi-sup ported areas and those untouched by internet connections, 
makes it so that the public does not feel "surrounded" by tons of people on their phones or computers when trying to 
relax at the beach, disconnected from the stress of work or school . 
The Wifi program at Jones Beach has been funded through a sponsorship by Toyota Prius  Plug-in Hybrid and American 
Park Network, instead of taxpayer funds. This can allow for less pu shback from the public who may not be in full support 
of the move to install wifi, for the economic co st it could have on the public. 
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Case Study I Virginia Tech Infinite Loop and Green Links ZariaStebbins 36
Designer: Sasaki Application: I am interested in its approach to create a constant 
Client: Virgina Polytechnic lnstitue and State University chain of connection around the campus, much like a park trail. 
Location: Blacksburg,VA Technical Connection 
Size:lnfinite Loop (2.1 mile) Green Links (3.5 miles) - Devices spaced 500' apart for constant connection
Mission: These projects are two landscape !,\/Stems at the heart of - Specialty lighting
Virginia Tech's Master Plan. The main goal is to re-evaluate how - Interactive Map Apps
to make Virginia Tech's campus more accessible and accomodate Environmental Connection
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a 2.1 m ii e barrier free corridor tha connects multiple districts and - Enhanced Campus Quads and outdoor classrooms
open space. The Green Links is network of barrier-free paths that Social Connection 
unlocks accessible routes across the campus. The Project's ultimate - "Productive Collisions"
goal is to acchieve universal accessibility -Constant chain of accessibility to widen range of user types
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Case Study I Depot Park Alyssa Steele 37 
Location: Depot Park has a playground that is 1 acre 
Gainesville, FL in size, a splash pad, walking trails, biking 
trails, and open event space. The site's 
Project Type: pond and marsh captures and cleans runoff 
Park/Open Space & Storm water from downtown areas. The playground 
Management Facility is ADA and train themed. 
Designers: The park is dedicated to native species 
JOLA Inc & IBI Placemaking plantings and wildlife preservation. 
Size of Park : Depot Park is very dedicated to consumer and 
32 acres comm unity surveys and is keeping 
a check of how to continue making 
Former Land Use: improvements to the park including adding 
Brownfield shade, water fountains, parking, and food 
prices. 
Completion Date: 
2016 In the future designs, Depot Park is 
planned to have an amphitheater, plaza, water 
Budget: remediation space, a botanical 
6. 75 million garden, sculpture garden, skate park, 
DepoLPark. bird sanctuary, paddle boats, and wifi 
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Not currently running, have a Nature Center. One of the largest 
but planning to get wifi setbacks of wifi being added to the park 
in the future is the lack of power outlets, 
Entrance Fee: and outlets for public usage. The park is a 
Free great reference for a variety of amenities 
and opportunities that can be provided in 
Park Hours: a public space while making great ecological 
7 AM -Sunset contributions 
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Site Plan About the Park 
The park is an urban green space created from 
reclaimed land. In order to awaken the sleeping 
memory of the sea here, the designer put the 
de sign concept of "flow" throughout the design 
of the park: 
1. Many square spaces are designed with
more relaxed curves.
2. Use many different varieties of ornamental
grasses to weaken the boundary lines. C) --? 
3. Different walking paths allow the flow of
people in the site to produce interaction in
different spaces .
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1. Cleaning Robot
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? Functions: sweeping, vacuuming , garbage ? Real-time monitoring of water
Location: Shenzhen, China 
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Design Company: AUBE De sign " 
Project Year: 2017 
5G Smart Park Project Year: 2021 
Area: 770000 1 m (8288210 ft1 )
Water Area: 330000 1 m (3552090 ft1)
Land Area: 440000 1 1m (4736120 ft )
3. SG Flexible Screen 4. Smart Bench? Uffllilllll: IIFI !ill 
Total Construction Area: 4939 m1(53163 ft1) 
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Green Space Rate: 77% ? Incorporates flexible seree ns on surface of the
? Functional signs on both sides
Parking Spaces: 191 + 5 bus parking spaces clothing of park cleaners, security guards.
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Case Study I Bryant Park Case Study T heodore Ziolkowski  39 
New York City, New York Social Urban Conclusions of Bryant Park 
Restored 1988-1992 ? Majority of users stayed in place from 1- 2 hours
Designed by Hanna/Olin Ltd., Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates ? 70% visited more after wi-fi became available
9.6Acres ? Signal strength strong throughout entire site
? Wi-fi users spread out more evenly
Bryant Park was one of the first urban parks to offer free wi-fi access(July, 2002). ? Locations dictated by infrastructure needs( power outlets,
Notable features: three acres of open green space, tree shade, food and beverage comfortable seating)
kiosks, a children's carousel, and more than 1,000 moveable chairs ? Less social interactions in areas immediately around a
duster of wi- fi users
? 51 % of wi-fi users purpose is primarily work (27%@ other
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? There can be different spaces to accomodate different uses of wi-fi (work vs. social) ? Wi-fi workers tend to be less open to sociabil ity
? Keep in mind the relation ship of these spaces towards other program med spaces ? Not dear wi-fi use att racts new people to urban public
in the park spaces
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urban public spaces may have unanticipated and positive
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Connecting to Nature Introduction 
Watkins Regional Park, MD Watkins Regional Park is an 839 acre park with the most visitors in Prince George's County at 1,000,000 visitors 
annually. Due to its scale in popularity, Watkins Park has the ability to provide meaningful amenities to many 
people in the community. With society's growing dependence on technology and internet in everyday life, it is 
vital that the park is able to provide these services and become more accessible to everyone. 
. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... With this project, our goal is to create a more inclusive and connective park that integrates technology . 
with nature thoughtfully. 
. . . . . . .. . . .  Design Goals 2018 Masterplan Influence .
? Add amenities that appeal to all ages and demographics Theme Quadrants: 
. . ? Take education outdoors
Sports. Play, Nature, Agriculture 
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? Integrate technology and Wi-Fi into the park
Southern Sports Complex 
l ? Improve trail system Additional Fillless Amenilies 
? Additional Seating
. . ? Shade South Entrance Parking . '.'j>. .  . . ' 
' ' ? Add more flexible gathering spaces for the community Expand Trail & Amenity Accessibility . . 
Community Engagement 
How might you use WiFi in the park? Other useful feedback 
Sooal Gathenng Sludy Spaces 
19.6% 16.1% 
?.::'? Seasonal Activities Trail Improvements Education 
? Farmers maf'kets ? Mufti.funclion trail ? Plant and Animal identification . 
. Vl?t,ol Meellngs . . . '"""'.....i:' ? Egg hunls ? Sitting spaoes and ? areas ? Bird watching and mig(ation 
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Watkins On The Web Trail 
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Digi1al Sign Solar Charging Tables Solar Charging Benches Fitness Stations Solar Charging !ables Solar Charging Benches 
Trail Design Goals Bike Rental Station Pollinator Garden Bike Rental Station Restrooms 
? 2.5 miles of Funf
? Mixed Use Lanes
? Leisure & Fast Lane
? Mixed Hardscape Lanes
? Permeable Recyeled Wood Carpel
? Porous Asphalt
? Every 1/4 mile (-10 minute walk)
? Rest stop
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? Evory 1/8 mi1o (-5 minute walk)
? Seating A' 
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The Wizard of Oz Playground The goal of this design is to make the
playground more inclusive and to attract 
Designed by Yike children of all ages. 
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Site Analysis & Concept Development forest garden ? food forest 
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The Nature Center Proposed Scenario 
Designed by Grace 
Perspective a: Studying In Nature 
Under the pergola teachers are able lo host classes outdoors and allow for 
their students lo learn in a different setting. The study area right oulside of the 
pergola provides students with tables to study at and also spaces to relax. 
Education Based Pergola 
Active and Passive Study Area 
Seat Wall 
Community Gathering Area 
Food Truck Area 
Outdoor Seating 
Farmers Market Pavilion 
Section A-A' Perspective b: Gathering o n  the Patio 
Here, peopel are able to host events, hang out with friends, chat on a zoom 
Section A: meeting. or even just eat a meat surrounded by nature 
Student Centered Zone 
This section portrays the study 
area where teachers are able to 
move their classrooms outdoors 
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The seating area outside of the 
study pergola provides students 
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read, relax, and much more. 
Perspective C: A Strol l  Through the Farmers Market 
The Farmers Market allows lor people to see what local foods are available. 
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olreody so a,ony greol 1hln91 hopp,? In 1h11par\ ! Aller (I)
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? Connect the Parks prominent areas through additional trails and site improvements ?,.  ---..,,.;. 
? Create Social. Work, and Educational Spaces to accommodate the addition of Wifi --? -.:.e ?"" ? ? 
? Increase shade and seating throughout the park
? Implement additional Signage and Wayfinding to increase park awareness and engagement
? Use Technology and Adaptability to allow for the use of wifi in the park
? Create A Wifi Destination
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Proposed Plan 
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- Increase park safety
-Activate an unused space
- Provide a large social space
Legend 
A. Reflexology Path
B. Pavilion
C. Grilling Area
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E. Apphitheater Seating
F. Stage
3. Amphitheater Seating
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1. Meditation Garden Section 8-B' 
2. Quiet Study Pod 
3. Boulder Classroom
4. Wooden Deck
5. Bar Seating
6 .  Sensory Play A/ea 
7. Forest Meg<lphoM
8, Tree Stump Climbing
9. Nature 10 
10. Hammock Grove Section A-fl: 
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? Create space for Passive learning and Relaxation
A. Hammock Grove
C. Discovery Classroom
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Encourage wifi use. enhance park security. bring forth a space that promotes interaction 
DESIGN EXECUTION 
Cun?ed hightop espn:sso bar, that can also be a flexible space based on seasonality, tables and 
benchc? on the \l\1cst side to encourage community engagement .. curved pergolas over two-sided 
seating bench. \Vayfinding signagc on East and South ?ntrances. 
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