interpretive signage that honors history's past & looks to lexington's future.
charles young park
custom signage & timeline
custom signage & timeline
charles young park
custom signage & timeline
custom signage & timeline
firm:
gresham smith
gresham smith
designers:
santina busalacchi (primary), jim alderman, john florie
santina busalacchi (primary), jim alderman, john florie
skills:
design, illustration, coordination with landscape architecture
design, illustration, coordination with landscape architecture
Splash! at Charles Young Park provides much-needed access to water play and park amenities while connecting two regional trails and the historic East End Neighborhood to Downtown Lexington. Inspired by the Bluegrass landscape, Splash! celebrates the community’s identity and the legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young, a soldier, diplomat and civil rights leader. Splash!’s design prioritizes immersive storytelling through nature-inspired design and custom signage. Built on a foundation of community input led by the client Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the design features the new water play feature, upgrades to accessibility, the historic restroom, seating and shade. The project has been held up nationally as an exemplary public design process by Reimagining the Civic Commons.
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