the tacoma chinese reconciliation park
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Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation5th Annual Dinner
March 4, 2016Presenter: Lihuang Wung, City of Tacoma
Chinese Reconciliation ParkStatus Report
2016
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Chinese Reconciliation Park –Chronology
1991 (AUG) Request for Reconciliation1992 (SEP) Citizens Advisory Committee1993 (NOV) Res. #32415 Acknowledging Wrongdoing1995 (JUN) Groundbreaking (site preparation)1996 (OCT) Park Site Transferred2001 (OCT) Master Site Plan2005 (AUG) Groundbreaking (construction)2007 – 2009 Phase I Construction2009 – 2011 Phase II Construction 2014 (JUL) Master Site Plan Updated2015 (SEP) Fuzhou Ting Repaired2015 – 2016 Phase III Construction
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Multicultural Pavilion, Pond and Bay-viewing Terrace Area
Entrance Gate & Sojourners’ Room Area
Classroom Area
EducationReflection Reconciliation
Reconciliation Pavilion Area
Expulsion
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation ParkMaster Site Plan (Updated 2014)
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Fuzhou Ting Repair –Planning and Management
• Fuzhou provided labor and materials • Tacoma provided:
– Assessment of Fuzhou Ting Conditions– Importer of Shipment– Site Preparation and Construction Management– Accommodations (Housing, Food, Transportation,
Interpretation, Shopping, and Cultural Experience) – News Media Coverage
• Special Thanks to:– Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation– Tacoma-Fuzhou Sister City Committee– City of Tacoma (esp. Sister Cities Program)
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Official Visits (September 2015)
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Phase III Improvement ProjectTimeline2014 – 2016
FundingHistorical Society Grant $400,000
Scope• Parking Lot• Fencing• Landscaping• Lighting• Bamboo Removal• Signage
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Multicultural Pavilion –Schematic Design Study • Expected Outcomes:
– Schematic Building Design– Landscaping Plan– Cost Estimates
• Scope of Work:– Programming– Site Analysis– Schematic Design– Cost Estimating– Stakeholder Involvement– Seeking Funding
• Managers:– City, CRPF and Consultants
• Timeline:– Assume a schedule of 4 months
• Cost:– $150,000 to $200,000 (depending on the scope)