TSP Notes from Friday November 12

Research Phase

-Below are the different areas of research for our project and some items to consider for each area.

GARDEN: Nash, Jackie, and Megan
-Nature/native species in area
-Water catchment system
-Types of gardens
-Design of garden fitting into playground
-Sensory plants
-Tools
-Age appropriate plants

PLAYGROUND: Ben, Kinsey, and Laura
-Materials
-Potential donors
-Design of playground
-Other natural playgrounds in Cincinnati (how they were built)
-Types of equipment (including trashcans, seating)
-Time needed to build
-Accessibility

KIDS: Claire and Phil
-Appropriate survey techniques for kids
-Education curricula
-Art
-Parent involvement
-Current outdoor recreation
-Cool vegetables/plants for kids

SAFETY/LOGISTICS: Christina, Marissa, and Marcus
-Water source
-Dimensions of property
-Dirt test (City soil test?)
-Permits, inspections, regulations
-Fence
-Patrons (entrance secured or open?)
-Our own safety (job training?)
-Transporting materials (donations and volunteers) to site
-Clearing land
-Volunteer background checks