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Academy-Gibson Park Sculpture Garden Community Survey

Academy-Gibson Park Sculpture Garden Community Survey

Help Us Design Our City's First Sculpture Garden! 

Last November, voters set a vision for Our City, Our Parks, and Our Future by approving a $60 million Parks & Recreation General Obligation (GO) Bond. The Parks & Rec Bond includes funding for 4 brand new parks, renovations to 5 existing parks, plus 8 miles of greenways within the park projects.

Through the Parks & Rec Bond, the City will renovate the Academy-Gibson Park. Renovations include building a new sculpture garden on the property adjacent to ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. 


Design for the New Sculpture Garden

Work is underway on the design of the new sculpture garden. Last month, City staff, community members, local artists, and Landscape Architects with the city's contractor, WithersRavenel, met and put together two initial design concepts for the sculpture garden. 

Now, we want to hear what you think! What do you like or not like about each of the concepts? What features would you like to see in the new sculpture garden? Let us know by taking the short survey!


Help Set the Vision for the New Sculpture Garden

Share your feedback by answering the questions below and be sure to respond by July 16, 2023.

 

(Please note, if you are using a mobile device to complete the survey you may need to turn your device horizontally to view the full design images.)

 

Design Concepts for the Sculpture Garden

 

Proposal A

Proposal A

  1. Includes a large hardscaped gathering space in the center of the park 
  2. Features large landscape beds and less open areas 
  3. Incorporates hardscaped with seating areas around most art installations
  4. Proposes a variety of surface materials for walking paths (asphalt, concrete, stepping stones)
  5. Does not have a designated stage space 

 

​Proposal B

  1. Includes a large hardscaped gathering space close to the buildings and potential food truck parking
  2. Features large open areas and smaller landscape beds
  3. Does not incorporate access to some art installations
  4. Proposes concrete as the consistent surface for walking paths 
  5. includes a small amphitheater area with a seat wall and designated stage space 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(required) Which of the two proposals do you prefer?

Proposal A
Proposal B
Closed to responses

Is there anything from the proposal you chose that you would like to change?

This is referring to your response to Question 1.

Closed for Comments

(required) Are you in favor of the City of Concord hosting small events at the sculpture garden, such as concerts, lectures, and performances?

Yes
No
No preference
Closed to responses

(required) In your opinion:

A) All art installations should be placed with a path leading to the art installation.

OR

B) Some art installations should be placed with a path leading to the art installation while others are displayed on the lawn without a path leading to the installation.

Option A
Option B
Closed to responses

(required) Are there any more priorities that you believe should be added or changed from the existing priorities list that was established by community participants?

•The garden/park shall function as an extension of the Arts Center and serve as a public green space for the community.
•The garden/park should be welcoming and inviting whether visiting the Center or passing by on the greenway.
•The garden/park should provide opportunities for permanent and temporary art.
•Art pieces should be accessible to all visitors (see, touch).
•The garden/park should be universally accessible.
•The garden park should be more natural than formal in character.
•Flexible open space shall be provided for a variety of programs and events.
•Make use of showy and pollinator-friendly landscape materials.

Closed for Comments