Title
Tot Lot (B)
Explanation
At the CRA meeting held on July 17, 2006, the Community Redevelopment Agency recommended that the City Commission contact the Gainesville Housing Authority to request that Parcel #13956 be returned to the City in order to make improvements. The CRA has entered into a partnership with Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to partially fund the improvements and the design of the Tot Lot. On March 27, 2007, Pat Byrne of Parks presented a design and amenities to the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street Redevelopment Advisory Board which was approved.
Kompon a world leader of manufactured Playground Equipment products was selected for the installation of the playground equipment for the Tot Lot. Kompon's is an international supplier of playground equipment for more than 35 years. A sculptural artist and child development specialist founded Kompon, it's products are designed with the understanding that children have different abilities at every developmental stage. To ensure that the playground equipments are designed appropriately for each age group with the maximum play value, Kompon founded the Kompon Play institute. The KPI is a network of child development experts who conduct play research, guide product development, and educate play environment designers of the importance of quality play value and design. Kompton was chosen as the sole Industry consultant to establish guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Kompon products are designed to meet the ADA guidelines. Kompton environmental policy has also earned the company the Green Business Award.
The Product line of Playground Equipment that was selected for the Tot Lot is geared towards 2-5 years old. The Early childhood Products line called "Element" and "Moments" is installed at the Tot Lot. "Elements" are the only commercial play system designed without any paint, powder coating or PVC." Moments "found it artistic roots from Tom Lindhardt a sculptural ...
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