THE TACOMA CHINESE RECONCILIATION PARK

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Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation5th Annual Dinner

March 4, 2016Presenter: Lihuang Wung, City of Tacoma

Chinese Reconciliation ParkStatus Report

2016

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Chinese Reconciliation Park –Chronology

1991 (AUG) Request for Reconciliation1992 (SEP) Citizens Advisory Committee1993 (NOV) Res. #32415 Acknowledging Wrongdoing1995 (JUN) Groundbreaking (site preparation)1996 (OCT) Park Site Transferred2001 (OCT) Master Site Plan2005 (AUG) Groundbreaking (construction)2007 – 2009 Phase I Construction2009 – 2011 Phase II Construction 2014 (JUL) Master Site Plan Updated2015 (SEP) Fuzhou Ting Repaired2015 – 2016 Phase III Construction

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Multicultural Pavilion, Pond and Bay-viewing Terrace Area

Entrance Gate & Sojourners’ Room Area

Classroom Area

EducationReflection Reconciliation

Reconciliation Pavilion Area

Expulsion

Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation ParkMaster Site Plan (Updated 2014)

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Fuzhou Ting: A Magnificent Landscape of Tacoma福州亭：四季风情，自成一景

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Fuzhou TingWeathered and Damaged

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Fuzhou Ting Repair –Planning and Management

• Fuzhou provided labor and materials • Tacoma provided:

– Assessment of Fuzhou Ting Conditions– Importer of Shipment– Site Preparation and Construction Management– Accommodations (Housing, Food, Transportation,

Interpretation, Shopping, and Cultural Experience) – News Media Coverage

• Special Thanks to:– Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation– Tacoma-Fuzhou Sister City Committee– City of Tacoma (esp. Sister Cities Program)

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Fuzhou Ting Repair (Aug-Sep 2015)

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Fuzhou Ting Repair (Aug-Sep 2015)

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Fuzhou Ting – Happy Again

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Official Visits (September 2015)

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Phase III Improvement ProjectTimeline2014 – 2016

FundingHistorical Society Grant $400,000

Scope• Parking Lot• Fencing• Landscaping• Lighting• Bamboo Removal• Signage

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Phase III Improvement –Parking Lot & Bamboo Fencing

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Next Steps• Reaffirm the Vision• Prioritize Improvements• Expand Partnerships• Acquire Resources

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Planned Item:

Multicultural Pavilion

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Multicultural Pavilion –Schematic Design Study • Expected Outcomes:

– Schematic Building Design– Landscaping Plan– Cost Estimates

• Scope of Work:– Programming– Site Analysis– Schematic Design– Cost Estimating– Stakeholder Involvement– Seeking Funding

• Managers:– City, CRPF and Consultants

• Timeline:– Assume a schedule of 4 months

• Cost:– $150,000 to $200,000 (depending on the scope)

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Planned Item:

Reconciliation Hall

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Planned Item:

Entrance Gate and Garden Walls

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