Station 5 - Park Alternatives
At Station 5, you’ll find materials that cover:
- Alternative 1 - "Community Cap"
- Alternative 2 - "Central Connector"
- Alternative 3 - "Gateway Greens"
- Park Configuration Comparison
Alternative 1 - "Community Cap"
The purpose of the Community Cap is to maximize available space and reconnect the east and west sides of a corridor long divided by Interstate 30.
"Community Cap"
Deck Alternative
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"Community Cap"
Park Alternative - Plan
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"Community Cap"
Park Alternative - AXON
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Alternative 2 - "Central Connector"
The Central Connector option A and B imagines the deck park as a front porch between the East End and Downtown Little Rock.
There are two options for the Central Connector. The main difference between options A and B is the size of the park space. Option A is 300 feet wide and will cover approximately 3.71 acres. Option B is 120 feet wide and will cover approximately 2.97 acres.
"Central Connector" - A
Deck Alternative
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"Central Connector" - A
Park Alternative - Plan
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"Central Connector" - A
Park Alternative - AXON
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"Central Connector" - B
"Central Connector" - B
Deck Alternative
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"Central Connector" - B
Park Alternative - Plan
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"Central Connector" - B
Park Alternative - AXON
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Alternative 3 - "Gateway Greens"
The Gateway Green option strengthens the connection along 9th street, providing multiple pathways to the north and the homes, businesses, and cultural institutions in the area.
"Gateway Greens"
Deck Alternative
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"Gateway Greens"
Park Alternative - Plan
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"Gateway Greens"
Park Alternative - AXON
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Park Configuration Comparison
This slide compares the park configurations across key factors, including park space, connectivity, safety requirements, and estimated construction cost. The color coding highlights more preferable conditions in green, moderately preferable conditions in yellow, and less preferable conditions in orange. Each configuration offers different benefits and trade-offs to consider.
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