If you're not familiar with Westcrest Park & reservoir, which is presently uncovered, take a look.

The "Brainstorming Session" for the reservoir lid was intended as a creative exercise to collect all ideas without limitation.

We were then to distill the ideas down to a more practical list, but as these things often go, the brainstorming was just too much fun, and the distillation will have to occur at a later date.

A summary of the ideas brought forth:

VALUES WE'D LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Sustainability - Natural habitat vs. paved.
• Pedestrian accessibility - Neighborhood pedestrian connections
• Local communities emphasized - not a "destination"
• Minimize automobile traffic
• Multiple use - variety of interests involved in all features
• Appreciation for art - designed in or permanently installed
• Connectivity with existing trails
• Inviting access points

FACILITIES WE'D LIKE TO SEE THERE:

• P-Patch: garden plots
• Natural area
• Radio-controlled model car track
• "View" trails
• Samoan Cricket field (a sport, not an exotic insect)
• Skateboard park
• Facilities for basketball, baseball, soccer
• Bike racks
• Open space for exercise - stretching, calisthenics, yoga, tai chi, etc.
• Area for temporary display of local artists' work
• Place for festivals
• Stage for performances
• Airplane viewing spot - King Co. Airport, Sea-Tac flightlines, east/west flightline
• Educational piece about the water supply system
• Storm water capture - slow release

TYPES OF EVENTS FACILITIES SHOULD ENCOURAGE:

• "Programmed" activities - organization-sponsored, such as an
  exercise class
• Festivals
• Movies
• Music
• Theatrical events
• Informal meeting/socializing for moms & kids, neighbors, etc.

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