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: Stormwater Project - Rodney Dormitory Site :: Newark DE
The City of Newark is developing the Caesar Rodney Residence Hall Complex located at 103 Hillside Road, which closed in the spring of 2015. The City is under contract to purchase the property and has proposed a plan for development of the site, which will integrate a state of the art stormwater management facility along with recreational and educational components.
The City implemented a robust public participation program to re-imagine the site and make the final product something residents of and visitors to Newark will proudly utilize for years to come. The public participation included three workshops held over several months in fall 2017 to collaborate on the design and amenities of the new site. All materials from those workshops are posted below.
Following the public participation program, a final concept was presented to Council on December 11, 2017. By incorporating input from the public, elected officials, and City staff, the final plan includes a combination of items balancing community recreation, infrastructure, and stormwater needs. Integration with the surroundings, existing conditions, and consideration of environmental and natural resources are also included in the final design. The City has been approved to utilize State Revolving Loan Funds through the referendum process, which was completed June 2018, for the purchase and development of the site.
Up-to-date air monitoring results may be found on the Rodney Complex Demolition: Air Monitoring Summary Table.
| Public Workshop: Rodney Stormwater Pond and Park Project |
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| 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The Rodney Stormwater Pond and Park Project was included in the 2018 list of Referendum Projects. Since the passing of the referendum, City staff have been working on the plans and specifications for the Rodney Stormwater Pond and Park based on public feedback. Demolition of the Rodney Buildings will begin in September of 2019. This public workshop will inform residents on the demolition process and also provide updates to the pond and park amenities. Feedback and comments may still be sent via email to RodneySite@jmt.com. Below are the presentation boards and the PowerPoint presentation provided at the most recent workshop. To learn more, please click on an image for closer look. |
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9727/Rodney-Council-Pres-121117?bidId=
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8840/Rodney---PCB-Asbestos-Abatement-and-Air-Monitoring-Summary?bidId=
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8598/WRA-Rodney-complex-presentation?bidId=
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All disciplines in-house
Constant communication with client and project team
Direct involvement in stakeholder outreach
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– Kickoff meeting
– Action item lists
– Documentation
– File sharing
– Reporting
– Interagency coordination
– Quality assurance
Presented by:JMT
Presented to:City of Newark
City of Newark April 10, 2017
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8599/Rodney-Presentation_JMT?bidId=
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8092/6A-Attachment-6?bidId=
Rodney Dormitory Site
Stormwater Project
Thank you for coming out to help shape the future of the Rodney Dormitory Site!
Tonight’s meeting will include a brief overview of the existing Rodney Dormitory Site and several
activities and exercises to gather your feedback, comments, and questions to help shape the future
of the site. The City values your feedback, and it is important in helping us determine the future of
the project.
Our goal is to investigate new opportunities for the Rodney Dormitory Site that manage stormwater
and help alleviate flooding in areas of Newark, and provide residents and visitors with fun and unique
recreational opportunities for years to come.
RODNEY DORMITORY SITE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Public Workshop #2
September 28, 2017
Concept Plan - Rodney Site - JMT
https://newarkde.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9585/RODNEY-DORMITORY-SITE-STORMWATER-MANAGEMENT-PROJECT---Workshop-3?bidId=
RODNEY DORMITORY SITE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Public Workshop #3 – Part I
November 8, 2017
RODNEY DORMITORY SITE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Public Workshop and Information Session
August 21, 2019
Rodney Dormitory Site
Stormwater Project
PLAYGROUND DESIGN
https://newarkde.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=12781
https://newarkde.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=12780
https://jmt.com/projects/hillside-park-stormwater-pond-and-recreation-destination/
