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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Miller Park Renovation Planning Team To Meet Wednesday

Malden residents are invited to hear about the proposed design and share their feedback with the planning team this Wednesday at Suffolk Manor at 7 p.m..

Article, info and text provided by the Malden Redevelopment Authority: The community surrounding Miller Park in Malden has been convening since January to share their ideas about a renovation to Miller Park. The planning team has worked to incorporate and be inspired by as many community ideas as possible and will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday May 16 to share the proposed design with the community. This meeting will review the entire planning process, present the plans for the renovation of Miller Park, and solicit feedback to inform the design choices. The meeting will be held at the community room at Suffolk Manor, 312 Bryant Street in Malden, on Wednesday May 16 from 7-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Input was first shared …

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11:21 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

PHOTO: Salemwood Students Learn About Miller Park

City Councillor Neal Anderson, with architect Abby Kilma and urban artist Tova Speter, spoke about the park's upcoming renovation at the school.

Students at the Salemwood School listen closely as Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson speaks to them about the proposed renovations to Miller Park.  The committee members, which includes Councillor Anderson, architect Abby Kilma, and urban artist Tova Speter came to the school to invite students to participate in the redesign of Miller Park. Students were asked to share their ideas of designing a park which would be inviting to all ages. Many of the students in attendance joined in on a design workshop held at Salemwood on March 25th.  Pictures of this event can be found on the park renovation website www.millerparkvision.com. Check out the website  for an overview of the planning, past events, and upcoming events. Photo, article, and text …

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Community Art Workshop Spawns Painting Party

Malden residents have planned a party on Earth Day to paint and decorate trash cans and picnic tables at Miller Park as a part of the Park's ongoing renovation.

Article, text, and info provided by Miller Park Renovation organizers: Over 65 community members shared their excitement about adding community art to Miller Park at a recent Community Art Workshop at the Salemwood School. Their enthusiasm is now inspiring a "Painting in the Park party," during which participants will be able to design and paint existing trash cans and picnic tables at the park. As the community continues to plan a hopeful renovation to Miller Park, this event will allow for a colorful change as a visual celebration of the community’s dedication to transforming Miller Park into a place everyone can enjoy. The Painting in the Park party will take place on Earth Day – Sunday April 22 from 1-3:30 pm at Miller Park on Harvard …

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

'Community Art Workshop' For Miller Park This Sunday

Everyone in Malden is invited to a "Community Art Workshop" to give input into the artistic components of Miller Park's planned renovation.

Article and info provided by the Malden Redevelopment Authority: As the community planning phase of the Miller Park renovation continues, residents of all ages are encouraged to attend a Community Art Workshop on Sunday March 25 from 1pm-3:30pm at the Salemwood School Cafeteria, 529 Salem Street in Malden. Participants will share ideas through a visual brainstorming process facilitated by community artist Tova Speter. Speter previously facilitated Malden’s first community mural project at the Malden Center T Station in 2011. Light refreshments will be provided and community members will discuss their thoughts on the potential for a community mural, artistic entryway, and/or mosaic element as a collaborative project for the park. This …

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Event Spotlight: Community Design Workshop For Miller Park's Renovation

The entire community is invited to offer ideas for Miller Park's renovation on Sunday, March 4th, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Ferryway School.

Text and info provided by the Malden Redevelopment Authority:  Local residents are invited to share their ideas for renovating Malden’s Miller Park at a Community Design Workshop scheduled for Sunday, March 4 from 1pm – 3:30pm at the Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St. Participants will share ideas in a collaborative drawing and brainstorming session at an interactive design workshop led by architect Abigail Klima. Light refreshments will be provided and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend to share their thoughts and ideas with the planning team. The City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority in collaboration with architect Abigail Klima, Community Artist/Organizer Tova Speter, Harvard Professor of …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Community Meeting Discusses Meaning of Tranquility at Miller Park

Community presentations to help plan a renovation to Miller Park kicked off at Newland Street Housing on February 1st.

Article and photos provided by the Malden Redevelopment Authority:  With more than 35 people in attendance, the first in a series of Community Input Meetings was held at Newland Street Housing to begin a collaborative process of identifying goals for a renovation to Miller Park. Attendees ranged from residents of the housing complex to local neighbors to representatives from the police department, the department of public works, city council, redevelopment authority, and more. Local youth were also in attendance to share their viewpoints about the park and help brainstorm additions that would be enticing to their generation. Participants engaged in a presentation by architect Abigail Klima and community artist Tova Speter, two of the team …

Thursday, January 26, 2012

MRA Wins National Grant for Miller Park Renovation

The Malden Redevelopment Authority will be holding community presentations and input meetings on February 1st and 15th to flesh out the details of Miller Park's renovation.

Article and info provided by the Malden Redevelopment Authority: The City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority, in collaboration with a team (including architect Abigail Klima, Community Artist/Organizer Tova Speter, Harvard professor Jason Mitchell, Ward Seven City Councilor Neal Anderson, and City Council President Judi Bucci), submitted a winning proposal in a national awards initiative, the "Open Spaces Sacred Places Planning Grant" from the TKF Foundation. The hope is to create an Intergenerational/Multicultural Community Garden at Miller Park and the goals of this project are three-fold: (i) to create a tranquil, healing environment for a community with limited access to nature and natural spaces; (ii) to bring people …

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