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m Features of the new "Alternative Scenario" design that are different from the June 2003 Work Group version include: • Re- orientation of the playing fields to place all four full -size multi -use (soccer) fields together, for economies of scale in construction and lighting, and coordination of play (such as tournaments) • Relocation of the parking areas and the park interior road to avoid separation of individual playing fields by the road, and re- orientation of parking for better ingress /egress • Introduction of the 'Red- Line," a wider, paved trail that would directly connect the schools campus to existing and proposed residential areas to the south. This was seen as a safer access pathway to the schools than the more - natural loop trails and greenway. The 'Red- Line," near its intersection with the proposed Jones Creek Greenway, also offers a possible pedestrian node as a junction between the schools and park destination points. This node could feature a gazebo or other feature as the central point for pedestrian traffic to either part of the site, as well as proximity to a potential transit stop along the connector road. This path could also be constructed in a manner to provide for emergency 4 -wheel vehicle access • Reorientation of the schools toward Eubanks Road, and realignment of the playing fields and stadium /track closer to the park, to increase potential for shared use • Realignment of the parking areas at the school campus to provide for better ingress /egress and closer proximity to facilities • Relocation of one parking lot closer to the park, for possible joint use • Redesign of the sharp curve in the lower segment of the proposed connector road, to eliminate a hairpin curve that would possible not be approved by the Town • The addition of 4 tennis courts to the park site Included in Attachment 2 are both designs (4 maps total) — Attachment 2 -a is the original Master Plan (6/03, modified 12/03) from the Work Group, and Attachment 2 -c is the new "Alternative Scenario" (dated 10/04). Attachments 2 -b and 2 -d are phasing plans for each, as discussed in the following section. c) Cost Estimates and Phasing of the Park When the CHATPEC Work Group Master Plan was created in 2003, Work Group members were encouraged to be comprehensive in their vision for the park, and "think outside of the box" in terms of possible future facilities and design - knowing that financial limitations, phasing of facilities, and subsequent changes to the master plan would later modify and refine the plans. The facilities that were designed reflected both needs assessments and facility preferences from the Work Group, as well as area Parks and Recreation boards.