Site and Recreation Projects
Access Design Consultations
The following is a partial list of current or recently completed Alpha One Site and Recreation Access Consultations.
So. Portland Parks
Accessibility evaluations and recommendations on seven major parks and recreation facilities throughout the South Portland area. Services include on-site evaluations and written documentation of barriers and solutions to accessibility as required to meet ADA Title II provisions for local governments.
State of Maine State Parks
Evaluation and recommendations for barrier removal at State of Maine State Park facilities. The surveys and recommendations were documented in the form of a report to the State of Maine Department of Conservation, Parks and Recreation Division in both 1986 and 1996.
Dr. Seuss Memorial Park, Springfield, MA
Site and plan review recommendations for accessibility to the proposed Dr. Seuss Memorial site and surrounding parking facilities located in and around the Quadrangle in downtown Springfield, MA.
Edwards Recreation Sites, Augusta, Me
On-site and plan review consultations for proposed multiple hydroelectric project related recreational sites along the Kennebec River in Augusta, Me
Overlook Park, Brunswick, Me
On-Site and design reviews and recommendations to anticipated modifications for handicap accessibility to the riverside site of the proposed Overlook Park on the Androscoggin River.
Walmart, Cromwell, CT
Plan review and recommendations for the development of site amenities, parking, and pedestrian access at a proposed Walmart store in Cromwell, CT.
Town of Richmond, Me
Preliminary evaluation and recommendations for a new boat launching and docking facility on the Kennebec River.
Sunday River, Bethel, Me
Full accessibility survey and evaluation services for all ski and lodging facilities and programs at the Sunday River Ski Resort.
MSAD #71 Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, Me
Evaluation and recommendations for barrier removal at Consolidated and Park Street elementary school playgrounds.
Montello Elementary School Playgrounds, Lewiston, Me
Observations, documentation, and recommendations for improving playground accessibility at the Montello Elementary School. Elements evaluated include entrances, accessible routes, playground surfacing, and play structures.
Town of Poland Community School Playground
Plan review and recommendations for the proposed upgrades of the elementary school / town playground at the Poland Community School.
Recreational Sites Evaluations, Noxon, Montana
Evaluation and recommendations for improving accessibility to twenty-three (23) recreational sites along the Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana and Idaho as part of the Clark Fork Projects for re-licensing two hydro-electric generating facilities. Services include on-site evaluations and inventory of existing conditions, recommendations for temporary and permanent site / facilities improvements, and negotiations with special interest groups for transition plan implementation.
Maine Audubon, Falmouth, Me
Evaluation of accessibility to and the design of an interpretive sign for the Presumpscot Estuary on Gisland Farm in Falmouth, Me. Elements observed and evaluated include parking, accessible routes, signage, and the new interpretive sign.
Mini Golf Course, Naples, Me
Access design consultation and advisory opinion for regulatory compliance with state and federal design guidelines applicable for this type of recreational facility.
PROP Playgrounds and Play Structures
Evaluation and recommendations for barrier removal and universal design for various play areas at numerous schools and child development centers throughout Maine as part of the overall survey and evaluation process at each of the facilities assessed.
Catherine Morrill Day Nursery Playground, Portland, Me
Evaluation and recommendations for barrier removal and improvements to the existing playground and play structures at Catherine Morrill Day Nursery on Danforth St. in Portland.
Town of Brunswick Downtown
Accessibility evaluation and recommendations for the downtown shopping and municipal district in Brunswick, Maine for parking, accessible sidewalks, curb ramps, and crosswalks, and first floor access into downtown businesses from municipal sidewalks.
City of Bath Downtown
Research and development of a downtown area plan for improving accessibility in the downtown shopping district with the participation of local merchants and the city of Bath. The Bath Downtown Access plan to include the evaluation and recommendations for the downtown shopping and municipal district to improve accessibility at parking, sidewalks, curb ramps, and crosswalks, and first floor access into downtown businesses from municipal sidewalks.
City of Bangor Downtown
Bangor Downtown Accessibility survey & recommendations for the downtown shopping and municipal district to improve accessibility at parking, sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and municipal sidewalks.
Fort Foster, Kittery, Me
Accessibility consultation on regulatory requirements and site adaptability for the location of new restroom facilities at the historic Fort Foster recreational area and park in Kittery, Maine.
Town of Kennebunk Sidewalks
Sidewalk design review and recommendations for local municipal sidewalks in downtown area in Kennebunk, Maine with Maine Department of Transportation design engineers to correct existing accessible route barriers to accessibility.
Harbor Park, Camden, Maine
Site evaluation and recommendations for an historical park designed by the Olmstead Group listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
References
Nate Hall, Avista Corporation Field Office, Noxon, Montana
(406) 847-2729
George Hannum, State of Maine Department of Conservation, Augusta, Maine
(207) 287-4964
Andy Washburn, New England Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
1-800-949-4232
Will Conway, Sebago Technics, Westbrook, Maine
(207) 856-0277
Penny Plourde, Maine Department of Transportation, Augusta, Maine
(207) 287-3576
Terry DeWan, T.J. DeWan Associates, L.A., Yarmouth, Maine
(207) 846-0757
Dave Melcher, Stroudwater Design, Yarmouth, Maine
(207) 846-5120