Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg

feature to provide a platform for education. He said that SRI has limited use of the underwater feature as a
platform for research although it was possible.
Mr. Langebrake suggested that they have done substantial work on an existing artificial reef adjacent to the
pier and may be able to share some video and imaging of that work with the Team.
Mr. Langebrake thought that there were plenty of opportunities to use technology to engage the public but
that the specific efforts should be need and value driven.
Lastly, we discussed schedule of upcoming events including the “round table” workshop scheduled for July
26th. He is available after 10:30am and will attend from 10:30am on.
Technical Interview 7
Summary of Initial Interview for:
Dr. Jay Leverone, Senior Scientist
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
Janicki Environmental spoke with Dr. Leverone on Monday morning, July 16th, 2012 to discuss the underwater
design feature associated with the Lens. The interview included some background on the intent of the
meeting which was to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas between key members of the local
scientific community and the design team on the feasibility of including an underwater design feature within
the Lens that provides an attractive habitat that improves ecosystem services, access, and educational
opportunities for visitors and citizens of St. Petersburg. The meeting focused on three key concepts;
perception, opportunity, and partnership.
Dr. Leverone stated that he was only vaguely familiar with the existing design. He was familiar with the original
design of the underwater feature and thought it contained some over simplifications.
Dr. Leverone thought it was feasible to design an underwater feature that could highlight the estuary and
engage the public. He suggested that the Lens should provide a view into the future of our connection with the
ocean; to showcase what we are looking towards in terms of science and technology.
We spoke at length about regional successes with mariculture of clams. He stated that there is a local
hatchery that produces the clam seed for the larger industry in Cedar Key and that this company (Bay Shellfish
Co. run by Curt Hemmel) also has grown out clams within Tampa Bay.
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Dr. Leverone suggested that any design feature meant to engage the public in 10 to 15’ of water should be
elevated if possible to bring the sea life towards the surface. He suggested that even in good water clarity
conditions it is many times difficult to identify sea life from above the water due to refraction of light and
atmospheric conditions.
Dr. Leverone strongly supported an educational component but his organization was not in position to partner
in such opportunities in Tampa Bay.
Lastly, we discussed schedule of upcoming events including the “round table” workshop scheduled for July
26th. He is available and is looking forward to attending.
Technical Interview 8
Summary of Initial Interview for:
Walter Jaap, Adjunct Professor
USF College of Marine Science
Janicki Environmental spoke with Mr. Jaap on Thursday afternoon, July 19th, 2012 to discuss the underwater
design feature associated with the Lens. The interview included some background on the intent of the
meeting which was to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas between key members of the local
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