Playground at CityWalk@Akard

Website

http://aiadallasemergingleadersprogram.blogspot.com/

Overview of Outdoor Idea

Our project will raise funds for a playground at a mixed-use building, managed by a nonprofit, in downtown Dallas. The building's affordable housing includes 50 units for formerly homeless individuals and families. There are 38 children living in the building with no public playground nearby.

The Specifics: What will the $5,000 fund?

We are a group of young architects in Dallas who are designing and producing the construction documents for the future playground at CityWalk@Akard. We are also fundraising for the playground and will be coordinating its construction. The urban site has limited space for a playground, but the CityWalk management would like for a playground to be located outside of the building at the old loading dock area (the building is an adaptive reuse). The awkward nature of the space has made it difficult to solicit donations from organizations that provide standardized playgrounds. We are approaching organizations for material donations and pro bono services, but we will need funding for some playground components and construction costs.

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