Matters ▸ Attachment
CPC Final Funding Rec Henry Hansen Park FY23 — File 23-0179
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
Henry Hansen Park FY23 Construction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) in partnership with the
Veterans Services Office is seeking seed funding for construction for the renovation of Henry Hansen
Park, a small park established in 2004 to honor and memorialize a Somerville war veteran. This project
will implement a previous CPA‐funded design phase. The project will improve a park which is currently
in poor condition, providing greater street access, handicapped accessibility, new seating, green spaces
and plantings, a water bottle filler, and a historic memorial plaza space that incorporates educational
elements.
ELIGIBILITY
OpenSpace/Recreational Land: This project would rehabilitate recreational land and provide new
amenities.
RECOMMENDATION
On January 25, 2023 by a vote of 6‐0, the Community Preservation Committee recommended approval
to City Council that PSUF be awarded $350,000 of Community Preservation Act funds for construction
of the improvements to Henry Hansen Park, as described in their application from the following
account:
Category: Historic Preservation
Recommended Funding Source
Amount
Henry Hansen Park FY23 Construction
Open Space Reserve
$350,000
Total
$350,000
FUNDING CONDITIONS
The CPA‐funded portion of the project must be initiated within three years unless extension is
granted by the CPC.
CPA funds will be used only for CPA eligible expenses.
The City of Somerville will install a permanent sign noting CPA funding at the completion of the
project and a temporary sign during construction.
KATJANA BALLANTYNE
MAYOR
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
ALIGNMENT WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS
Neighborhood residents participated in the CPA‐funded process to design the improvements to the
park. The project will improve ADA access for persons with disabilities, strengthen environmental
sustainability and connections to nature through native pollinator plantings, permeable surfacing and
quality materials, offer residents a calm respite for passive enjoyment, and will honor Somerville
veterans and their families.
PROJECT BUDGET AND SCOPE
CPA Expenses
Amount
Construction
$350,000
Total
$350,000
Sources
CPA funds
$350,000
PARC Grant
$375,224
Est. Total
$725,224
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The goals of this project are to:
• Renovate the existing park
Provide new amenities including seating, landscaping, and drinking water
Incorporate educational elements
The full original proposal is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDs‐
tsBPN4SmEKKcdZ_C1mRnTwNYufXm/view?usp=share_link