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
VIDEO
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 .
Last day to respond is Thursday, November 14 2024. 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.
Working Group Meeting #5
Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group Meeting #5
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m.
This meeting will be held in-person at Danehy Park. Meet at the Sherman Street Entrance .
Agenda
1. Review community feedback received to date
2. Review draft project goals
3. Brainstorm potential project ideas
4. Review draft project ideas suggested by City Staff & Consultant Team
5. Public Comment
Working Group Meeting #4
Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group Meeting #4
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m.
This meeting will be held in-person at Danehy Park. Meet at the Sherman Street Entrance.
Agenda
1. Review community feedback received to date
2. Review draft project goals
3. Brainstorm potential project ideas
4. Review draft project ideas suggested by City Staff & Consultant Team
5. Public Comment
Working Group Meeting #3
Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group Meeting #3
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/83319835107
Agenda
1. Review how we will incorporate your engagement suggestions as we proceed with the project
2. Discuss specific goals and objectives for future improvements at Danehy Park
3. Public comments
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