Work has begun on a pop-up public park for a vacant Fort 91原创 lot owned by builder Eric Woodward.
Woodward, who cancelled development plans for the site because of a dispute with the Township, said the project will include community gathering spaces and family play areas including an outdoor lounge, picnic areas, outdoor ping pong and other elements.
鈥淲e expect to have the major items complete by early July,鈥� Woodward said.
鈥淲e may be able to open up some areas sooner.鈥�
The plans call for re-turfing the site, removing the concrete barriers and moving the temporary construction fencing closer to the boarded-up buildings on the property.
The location at Glover Road and Mary Avenue is the site of the canceled Glover Mary Church project, a mixed-used building that would have included a boutique hotel.
鈥淕iven the situation, it could be years before we are allowed to proceed with anything, and we can鈥檛 just let such a critical area in the heart of the village just sit as it is,鈥� Woodward said.
He said the park was a response to some complaints and 鈥渃onstructive and positive criticism we have heard about how the site will look for the long term.鈥�
In October, Woodward had an unoccupied house on Mary Avenue painted bright pink to bring attention to the standoff with the Township of 91原创 over its demolition.
He later had the house repainted grey.
In March, Township council voted 6-2 against having Woodward present his concerns to them at a special session.
dan.ferguson@langleytimes.com
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