International Children's Park redevelopment project

The International District has historically served as a hub of social and economic activity and gathering for the Asian/Pacific Islander community of Seattle and the Puget Sound Region. Currently, the neighborhood houses a wide array of restaurants, retail and historical buildings that cannot be found anywhere else in the city and state. While many people walk around the Chinatown/International District area for its unique resources, there is also a large population of new immigrant families, refugees and elders.

Within this context, the International Children's Park was created in the late 1970's/early 1980's as a means to increase park space in the neighborhood, and is the only park in the International District dedicated as a children's play area. The 0.2 acre park is a crucial open/green space in a dense, urban neighborhood.

Despite its initial intentions, the park is severely underused in recent years and is often home to illicit activities. There is a lack of visibility in the park and flexibility for programs. Furthermore, many of the park elements are either damaged, out dated or is lacking ADA access. The community has a need and desire for an open and green space that can offer opportunities for intergenerational and physical activities. The FICP was created to spearhead the redesign of the park. In November 2008 with the passing of Proposition 2 — Park and Green Space Levy, the International Children's Park has received $500,000 to renovate the park. A final conceptual design has been created by a landscape architect in collaboration with community residents and stakeholders. As we enter the development phase of the park, we seek an artist(s) to work with the community, with the support of the FICP, in creating a project that can be a welcome addition to the park and well represents the history and character of the International Children's Park.

The artist(s) will be working with several key community groups in the Chinatown/International District area. The Design Committee within the FICP will help provide resources, initial input and develop the concept of the design. The artist should also expect to work with other key players of the project and various groups of community members.

Applications must include all of the following for consideration:

• 1 page statement of interest
  
• Resume(s) of key people in the team (or just one if solo)
  
• 3 professional references
  
• Self addressed stamped envelope to return materials sent.
  

WITH
Six to twelve slides of digital images on a USB memory drive or a CD/DVD of past artwork. Each slide should be numbered with the artist's name, title, date of creation, medium and size.

OR

Six to twelve examples of previous work on tear sheets. Each tear sheet should include name, title, date of creation, medium and size.

Please submit your application materials by 5pm on the 18th of December to:

SCIDPDA
409 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200
PO Box 3302
Seattle, WA 98114

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