Conceptual Master Plan - Emeryville Center of Community Life

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN January 9, 2009
Emeryville Center of Community Life
provide riparian habitat value. The creek/rain garden will transition into a special paving
treatment referencing the creek in the sidewalk along 53 rd .
11. Multi-Use Terrace
The Multi-Use Terrace is elevated above the fields with wide steps which provide both
informal seating and a transition between the spaces. A half basketball court is scored into
concrete paving, allowing for recreational use as well as informal seating or gathering.
Trees planting areas provide shade. A fountain at the north end of the terrace celebrates
Temescal Creek, and connects to the faux creek. Seating elements include seatwalls,
seatpads, and the steps down to the fields.
12. Fields
The High School Athletic Program includes a synthetic turf baseball, softball and
soccer/football field ringed by a 12’ perimeter running track. The track will be synthetic
rubberized material, meeting all current environmental and content standards. Permanent
backstops, football goal posts, and dugout fencing will be provided as well as portable
soccer goals. Bleachers will be moveable so they can be used for multiple sports. Netting
which can be raised on poles or lowered when not in use will be provided for ball control,
beyond the southeastern football end zone.
A 12’ high vinyl-clad chain link fence will run adjacent to the 53 rd Street sidewalk, and
approximately 75 feet into the site between the track and the faux creek. The exact height
and extent of fence will be more accurately defined at a later stage of the design process.
A similar fence will be provided behind the baseball diamond in the southwest corner and
along the western perimeter. A field grooming machine should be included for future
maintenance.
13. Streetscape
Street trees in tree grates will be provided along the three perimeter streets. Decorative
street lighting will be coordinated with tree locations. Scored, toned concrete paving will
highlight entries. All work at the streets will comply with City of Emeryville standards, and
San Pablo corridor design guidelines.
14. Play Areas
Kindergarten and elementary school play areas will be located on grade. Play areas will be
enclosed with 4-foot high ornamental iron fence and gates. Again, the exact height of the
fence will be confirmed at a later time. Surfacing under play equipment will be rubberized
safety material. Hard court surfaces will be concrete and asphalt. At this time, the intent is
that the kindergarten and other elementary grade play areas will not be separated by a
fence. Play areas will include apparatus areas for kindergarten and grade 1-6 students,
plus basketball, tetherball and painted court games. Shade structures and seating will allow
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