Item 2D: Nobel Peace Laureate Monument

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The Eight Provisions 1. Educational Element-prize winning deed descriptions Each American Nobel Peace Prize winner will be given two surfaces on each pillar; one of which will describe the prize winner's deeds, their office (if applicable), and the year the prize was awarded to them. The second panel will display a motivational quote from that prize-winner. 2. Educational Element-prize origin description The informational kiosk will give a brief history of how and why the prize came into being. It would increase the educational value of the park if the kiosk also displayed a comprehensive, chronological list inclusive of all Nobel Peace Prize winners (not just Americans). The list woUld be comprised of the recipients' name, office, country, and the year they were awarded the prize. This would offer an international perspective, increase multicultural awareness, as well as, emphasize that the goal of world peace is truly a universal desire. 3. Easy to update Information will be screen-printed on the steel panels attached to each stone column. This will allow for additions and replacements in the event of updates or damage. Additional pillars, as needed, will be placed starting at the North end of the path. The site plan on page 2 has allotted for the inclusion of six award winners over and above the initial 22. 4. Areas of contemplation The main area of reflection lies in the central bench-lined alcove area. The wall lining the path is also an ideal height and a stable surface for leaning or sitting. 5. Avoid disturbing trees in SW corner The affected area of the site is well out of the drip line of the existing trees. There may be some impact on the critical root zone (CRZ) of the largest trees, although not enough to endanger their health. Less than 30 percent of the CRZ will be affected. 6. Must accommodate persons with physical and sight impairments The smooth concrete path runs at no more than 3 percent grade and a width that varies between 8 and 15 feet wide, making the Peace Path highly accessible for all. To involve the visually impaired, we would also like to incorporate the use of Braille plaques. 7. Include estimated earth moving details For the most part, the berming can be achieved by grading already existing soil on the lot. To allow for the plantings, we would likely need to bring in about 35 truck-loads of additional soil. 8. Aesthetic considerations - in scale with surrounding area and feel of park The walk will be serene and the materials used will be high quality. The undulating curves of the path, the wall and the grading of the lawn area will mimic each other in a visual dialogue that will harmonize well with the rest of the park environment. We have also taken into account the bird excrement problem and have arranged our planted areas and berms carefully to dissuade "fowl" traffic from entering the path and alcove area. PDG - 1010 Obie Street -Eugene. Oregon 97402 - T 541. 344.0857 - F 541.344.1315 - www.pdgdesign.net 7