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sensitive 10cation.The site is located in a former bayou and has a highly fluctuating water table level.The drainage system is designed to use the bowls as detention to prevent build up of hydrostatic pressure under the park in the event of a major storm.This system was put to the test in September 2008 when Hurricane Ike hit Houston. The drainage system functioned as designed and the skatepark was back in operation in less than a week after the storm. To kick the project off Grindline met with Clark Condon (who was the prime design firm on this project), PUSH, and the rest of the design team to identify the specific goals, budget and schedule for this project. The result of this meeting was documented design criteria supported by all participants which formed the direction and basis of the preliminary design. Collaborating with all members of the design team, and based on the criteria set forth from the kick off meeting, Grindline developed preliminary concepts to present to back to the team as well as the community. During the preliminary design, meetings were held with the city project manager and the design team to verify progress, facilitate communication, and pro actively address any conflicts or concerns. During final design development, the city manager decided that the skatepark needed to be reduced about 25% in size due to budget constraints for construction. Grindline accomplished this under severe time restrictions while still maintaining the project goals. Later, the utilities review determined that no substantial skate elements could be built over an 18" pipe that ran through the site from the reservoir next door. Again, the design was modified to include green space and shade structures and form a natural separator between the street area and the larger advanced bowls. Once the City had completed their design reviews, the construction documents were drafted by our in house drafting team for comments and revisions. The final permit set was delivered to the Building Department and the project was given the green light for construction. The project was completed on time and within budget. Over 45,000 skateboarders have entered this park since opening in June 2008. Other References: Bonnie Pendergrass Project Manager, Seattle Center City of Seattle,WA (206) 615-1806 Gary Keck Senior Planner Tualatin Hills Park and Rec. Dept. (503) 645-6433 Rod Tweet Asst. Director of Parks and Rec. City of Amarillo, TX (806) 378-3037 Sam Adams Public Works Director City of Battleground, WA (360) 342-5000 Kim Conrad Parks and Rec. Director City of Grove City. OH (614) 227-3050 Erinn McKenna Senior Planner City of Stamford, CT 2039774715 Timmy Johnson Director City of Atlantic Beach. FL (904) 247-5828 David Zellar Parks Director City of Forks,WA (360) 374-5412 Tad Fujioka City Engineer, City of Sitka,AK (907) 747-1858 4