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Danehy Improvements Plan

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The Danehy Improvement Plan project is a collaboration between the Department of Public Works, the Department of Human Service Programs Recreation Division, and the Community Development Department. The goal is to develop a shared vision of the future of Danehy Park that reflects the community’s needs and values. The final report will provide a roadmap that guides future park improvements for the next 10-15 years.

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Recording of the June 27, 2024 Community Meeting Now Available

 


Join us for a Virtual Community Meeting about Danehy Park!  Thursday, June 27, 6 p.m.

During the meeting, we will:

  • Share information about the current state of the park
  • Gather your ideas, information and feedback about how
    to make Danehy Park even better!

Join on Zoom:
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/8759577672

For more than 30 years, residents and visitors have enjoyed Danehy Park’s athletic fields, walking paths, playgrounds, public art, dog park, and community events.  The goal of the Danehy Park Improvement Plan is to develop recommendations of park improvements that will guide the future of the park for the next 10-20 years.

View full poster here.

View presentation here

Learn more: www.cambridgema.govdanehyimprovementplan

 

Share Your Ideas for Improving Danehy Park!

Danehy Park is a popular, 50-acre park in north Cambridge. For more than 30 years, residents and visitors have enjoyed the park’s athletic fields, walking paths, playgrounds, public art, dog park, and community events. We want Danehy Park to continue being a place that everyone can enjoy. We are starting a community process to gather ideas, information, and feedback about how to make Danehy even better!

Please take this brief survey to tell us about your experience with Danehy Park: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Danehy.

The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, February 15. All responses are anonymous.

Your input will help shape the vision and priorities to improve Danehy Park! You will also be able to share your ideas at future community events and meetings.


This project is currently in the design phase. See below for a full list of the design team!

Prime:  Weston & Sampson (Landscape Architecture/Civil Engineering /MEP Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Architecture)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning: Kittelson & Associates

Irrigation: Irrigation Consulting

Public Engagement: Civic Space Collaborative
 

   This project is currently in the design phase.

Virtual Working Group Meeting #2 

Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group Meeting #2

 July 11, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Register in advance for this meeting: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2buR3j3JRoSHcYiJYfCVFA

Agenda

1.  Recap of Public Meeting #1

2. Community Engagement Brainstorming

3. Public comments


The Working Group Members

  • Ty Bellitti
  • Sarina Canelake
  • Katia Crowley
  • Anthony Galluccio
  • Chala Hadimi
  • Emily Hoffman
  • Tsion Kebede
  • Frederico Muchnik
  • Mike Nakagawa
  • Kathlene Riesing
  • Natasa Ristivojevic
  • Antonieta Salguero 
  • Michael Siegall
  • Jason Targoff
  • David Whelan

Working Group Meeting #1

View the meeting #1 presentation here!

Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group Meeting Agenda

June 4, 2024, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

To join meeting:
Web: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/87076100450
Phone: (309) 205-3325; Webinar ID: 870 7610 0450

1. Introduction

  • Role of the Working Group
  • Member, Staff & Consultant Introductions

2. Danehy Park Improvement Plan Summary

  • Presentation to introduce the project to the Working Group
  • Discussion

3. Public comments

Kevin Beuttell

Supervising Landscape Architect

kbeuttell@cambridgema.gov

 

Kristen Kelleher

Community Relations Manager

kkelleher@cambridgema.gov

 

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