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Peter Karvonen

Build a skatepark in Birmingham, Al to inspire innercity kids to skatePeter Karvonen

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Goals

  • Build a concrete skatepark in Downtown Birmingham
  • Host clinics for innercity kids on skateboarding fundamentals
  • Promote skateboarding and our skatescene in a positive manner
  • Introduce everyone to the most fun sport ever!

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Overview

Raise funds for a public skatepark located in Downtown Birmingham, Al.  Construct a concrete skatepark at a city park that is in need of a new spark of life.  This skatepark will get kids off the streets and in to a safe skateable area.  We will host clinics at this park for innercity kids who would like to be introduced to a sport that is economically viable for anybody.  Knowing that all people cannot afford to participate in many organized sports, skateboarding is a perfect activity for everyone. 

Skatepark plan:
    30,000 sq. ft skatepark
    All cement and metal construction
    Beginner and intermediate level obstacles
    Use city resources and supplies to design and build a very unique skating area overseen by professional skatepark builder/designer
     Incorporate Birmingham's rich history in the iron industry into the overall theme of the skatepark and its structures

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 50,000 construction costs

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