Park Design and Mill Run Restoration for the Meadville Medical Center
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Case Study in Urban Development
Aerial photo of Mill Run taken by Andrew Masse, Project Engineer for the Meadville Medical Center
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Park Design and Mill Run Restoration for the Meadville Medical Center
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Aerial photo of Mill Run taken by Andrew Masse, Project Engineer for the Meadville Medical Center |
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| The Park Design and Mill Run Restoration Project arose from the Meadville Medical Center's desire to preserve an area of greenspace and accommodate the needs of the Meadville community. This parcel of greenspace consists of 1.75 acres of land next to the hospital which includes the abandoned Coca Cola Bottling Plant and a portion of Mill Run, a main tributary of French Creek. This project seeks to restore and improve a section of Mill Run by removing invasive plant species, planting native plant species, sloping/grading the stream bank, and removing concrete and other unwanted materials from the stream bed and stream bank. In addition, this project will remove the abandoned bottling plant and develop an urban park above the north side of Mill Run. This park will include a meandering paved walkway, gazebo, water fountain, bridge, benches, tables, and lighting. This currently blighted area of Meadville will become aesthetically pleasing greenspace for hospital visitors, patients, and the general public. | ||||||
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