[Summit] Summit Digest, Vol 90, Issue 50
Dean W
thedeaner at gmail.com
Sun Sep 23 12:50:00 UTC 2012
The current plan does not remove or replace the large play structure. It does replace the sand underneath it with that playground mulch and it does place a shade over the slide to prevent it from getting so hot.
SNA meeting minutes can be found here: http://www.sna.providence.ri.us/who-we-are/meeting-minutes
(These are just monthly board meeting minutes, not specific committees.)
Dean
On Sep 23, 2012, at 12:39 AM, summit-request at sna.providence.ri.us wrote:
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> 1. Tot Lot/Community Garden (sara archambault)
> 2. Re: Tot Lot redesign backstory (John Bazik)
> 3. Community Gardens (Ina Fuchs)
> 4. Re: Summit Digest, Vol 90, Issue 42 (Sharon Waldman)
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> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:18:16 -0400
> From: sara archambault <saraarchambault at gmail.com>
> To: summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: [Summit] Tot Lot/Community Garden
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> I love the idea of the community garden in the Tot Lot (or whatever other
> names any of you like to use). Perfect model for our neighborhood. A great
> way to get to know each other, teach folks about growing food (young and
> old), and teach everyone how to share space. Will there be a point person
> from the city managing the garden? From the neighborhood? How does that
> work?
>
> As for cleaning up the toys or keeping the lot tidy - we do all know that
> this is a playground, yes? I love that people have donated old toys for
> their neighbor's children to enjoy. The spirit of that is lovely. I know my
> son enjoys the discoveries he makes there. One person's trash is another's
> treasure? I think if there can just be an agreement to remove anything that
> appears to be dangerous to the kids, that should do the trick. But if you
> need it to be tidy, I fear this is a battle you will lose - and with no
> malice intended. Just a very tough thing to manage. Perhaps we all just do
> our best and enjoy the rest.
>
> I'd love to participate in the neighborhood meetings on the issue but they
> are often held during a tough time of day for my family. Is there a place
> where minutes are posted?
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> Cheers.
> Sara
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> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:07:31 -0400
> From: John Bazik <jsb at cs.brown.edu>
> To: Anthony Arrigo <anthony.f.arrigo at gmail.com>
> Cc: summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Tot Lot redesign backstory
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> On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 11:57:41AM -0400, Anthony Arrigo wrote:
>> 1. The city does not generate revenue from the garden. The city
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>> 2. Yes, there is a nominal fee charged to gardeners (usually $25-$35 a
>> year) that goes into a pool and is used for the maintenance and upkeep of
>> the garden, compost deliveries, wheel burrows, tools, hoses, water usage,
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>> 4. There is no real "contractual exclusivity" with a plot. You don't
>> own the land. You're not "leasing" the land. You have no "rights" to
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> Thanks for the clarification. Clearly, I had it all wrong about how
> these gardens work (a misunderstanding I've had since the Lippett park
> proposal). In light of the above, I have no objections.
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> John
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> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:00:51 -0400
> From: Ina Fuchs <imfuchs at yahoo.com>
> To: "summit at sna.providence.ri.us" <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: [Summit] Community Gardens
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> How about using the space on North Main that is being used as a storage place for all the runoff project pipes, gravel, etc All the asphalt was removed. They are finished next year. Plenty of sun and space for everyone. It would beautify North Main.
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> Ina Fuchs
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> On Sep 22, 2012, at 1:00 PM, summit-request at sna.providence.ri.us wrote:
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>> 1. Re: Tot Lot/Garden Suggestions (Greg Gerritt)
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>> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:56:18 -0400
>> From: Greg Gerritt <gerritt at mindspring.com>
>> To: Emlyn Addison <noisyblocks at gmail.com>, Summit Neighborhood
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>> The deal is we need to develop a committee to manage the garden, They can
>> hold a lottery for garden plots develop gobvernance, or decide to run it
>> communally. It is up tot he people who volunteer to manage the garden.
>> greg
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>> From: Emelyn Addison <noisyblocks at gmail.com>
>> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:55:24 -0400
>> To: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
>> Subject: Re: [Summit] Tot Lot/Garden Suggestions
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>>> There were committees who mulched, who planted,
>>> who weeded, who picked. Everyone who chipped in shared the veggies equally.
>>> This was what I was picturing - a community coming together to create a
>>> shared garden space. Workers divvy up the goods with the leftovers going
>>> back into the community/sold to local restaurants to help raise money to
>>> continue the garden. If what we're going for is community, teaching
>>> children about green spaces and gardens, then can't we go for this?
>>
>> I particularly like this idea because it addresses nearly all points
>> (although maybe it's an untested model for Rhode Island?).
>>
>> As for the point about neat-and-tidy toddler playgrounds and amateur
>> gardens...well what can I tell ya!
>>
>> Emlyn
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> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:07:55 -0700
> From: Sharon Waldman <slwaldman at cox.net>
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> Subject: Re: [Summit] Summit Digest, Vol 90, Issue 42
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am enjoying everyone's input on the 9th Street Park modifications! Thank
> you all for your interest, intelligence and, most of all, your engagement!
>
> Since I won't be in town next Monday evening for the meeting, I wanted to
> make two comments and ask one question.
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> Comment 1: While I agree that all the plastic toys are not the most
> attractive things in the world, I do know that my girls really enjoy
> playing with them, especially the cars/moving vehicles and larger
> structures which they can assemble as they wish into their own fantasy
> cities. I do hope some of these will stay after the retrofit.
>
> Comment 2: I think community gardens are fabulous and the fact that all the
> presently existing ones have waiting lists speaks volumes! I do like the
> idea of the alternative community garden structure where everyone pitches
> in communally, without separately designated plots, the food is distributed
> evenly, and the rest goes to the food banks, soup kitchens, etc. Maybe we
> can pioneer this model in Providence?
>
> Question: The new design mentions a toddler structure, but will there still
> be a play structure (other than the swings) for the older kids? I really
> would appreciate there being a play structure for the older children - my
> girls love the one there now, especially the slide and the wobbly bridge!
>
> Thanks, again, and I look forward to hearing more!
>
> All the best,
> Sherry on Greaton
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>> 3. Re: Tot Lot redesign backstory (Robert Mathiesen)
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> Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:39:20 -0400
> From: Breslers <breslerfamily at gmail.com>
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> The soil would definitely need to be tested. Besides the equipment,
> asphalt leaches toxins.
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> On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Ina Fuchs <imfuchs at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> How about using the space on North Main that is being used as a storage
>> place for all the runoff project pipes, gravel, etc All the asphalt was
>> removed. They are finished next year. Plenty of sun and space for everyone.
>> It would beautify North Main.
>>
>> Ina Fuchs
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Sep 22, 2012, at 1:00 PM, summit-request at sna.providence.ri.us wrote:
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