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Transform former RCA Dome roof into shelters for urban parks.People for Urban Progress

COMPETED FOR

$250K
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Competed in
May, 2010

Goals

  • To provide shade structures for urban parks in need.
  • To educate the community about the salvage-to-shelter process.
  • To set a national precedent for large-scale material repurposing.

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Overview

The DOME PROJECT transforms the roof fabric of the recently demolished RCA Dome into shade structures, umbrellas, and pavilions for Indianapolis parks. 

One roof becomes hundreds - up to 13 acres of fabric will be distributed across the city. We at PUP believe that this project will provide a national example for urban responsibility and material repurposing.

THE NEED:
Many of the city's urban parks & pools have insufficient shade structures and shelters. Though the IndyParks system has planned for many of these improvements, funding is limited. As such, THE DOME PROJECT will help revitalize these neighborhood parks, inviting a greater sense of community spirit and city pride.



THE DELIVERABLES:

- 150-250 Shade structures & pavilions installed throughout the city.

- 1 Public Exhibition that shows the history and process of the project.

- Coordinate 5 community park clean-up days that correspond with the installation of the shade structures.

How will the 250K be Used?

Budget Notes: This budget covers only a portion of the project's salaries and overhead.
$ 10,000 Prototype shade structures and pavilions
$ 120,000 Fabricate shade structures and pavilions
$ 40,000 Install shade structures and pavilions in urban parks.
$ 50,000 Project directors and volunteer coordinator salaries
$ 8,500 Public Exhibition showcasing project and process
$ 5,000 Process documentation and photography
$ 5,000 Website improvements so public can track progress
$ 10,000 Overhead, rent, and supplies
$ 1,500 Cleaning and safety supplies for volunteers
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