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Gaius M. Cook Memorial Park Redesign

project details

cornell university college of aap

design connect, spring 2025
instructor: Michael a. tomlan

Collaborators: Samika Agarwal, Isabel Pronto Breslin, Harry Cao, Juan Fernandez, August Guba, Freyja Lucien, Hannah Obel, Deborah Olorunda, Roy Park, Charles Rogers, Angel Martinez Spielvogel, Heather Zhang

The Gaius M. Cook Park Redesign Project proposes new amenities, including an adaptive playground, a handicap-accessible boat launch and dock, and expanded hiking trails, for Chenango County’s only county-owned park.This project aims to increase the local popularity of Gaius M. Cook Park through a community planning and design process that actively engages current and potential park users.

Working Model in Collaboration with Roy Park

A critical part of the project was hosting a Design Workshop for the people of Chenango County to come and voice their opinions about the park.

In preparation, we prepared a working site model of the park for members to visualize the park in a way they have not seen before and write their thoughts on opportunities, design improvements, general comments, and concerns and challenges.