Thursday event is the first of several planned
By Jason Arndt
Staff Writer
The firm tasked with developing an Echo Lake Master Plan, has scheduled the first of several community engagement events on Thursday at Low Daily Brewery, 700 N. Pine St., Burlington from 4:30 until 7 p.m.
Peter Riggs, director of public works, said Ayres Associates looks to use the event as a way to gauge multiple opinions on the long-term future of the Echo Lake Dam as well as Echo Veterans Memorial Park.
“It is not a formal committee meeting, although members of the steering committee may be present,” he said. “The purpose of the event is to engage the public in concept visioning for the Echo Park master planning project.”
Landscape Architect Chris Silewski, of Ayres, previously told city officials in an early March Common Council meeting the Echo Park Master Planning project approved for $64,000 intends to help Burlington better understanding the total impact of removing Echo Lake Dam and restoring the White River and Honey Creek to their natural state.
Additionally, the plan also looks to examine ways to improve Echo Lake, if the city decides to upgrade the currently non-compliant dam.
Silewski, meanwhile, reportedly noted Ayres Associates looks to bolster engagement through multiple mediums not limited to social media and online communications such as email.
Engagement, he said, includes reaching out to residents during casual events such as Thursday’s session at Low Daily Brewing.
Ayres Associates, in an event description posted on the city’s website, invited the public for the fun and interactive workshop and citizens are welcome to come at any time between 4:30-7 p.m.
“This workshop is the first in sharing your dreams and concerns about the Echo Lake Park Master Plan,” Ayres wrote. “All are welcome to participate, and we encourage you to bring family and friends. While there will be no formal presentation, you will be able to participate at a variety of stations.”
Ayres plans to hold similar events over the next several months.
To read the full story see the April 14 edition of the Burlington Standard Press.
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