MEDIA ADVISORY: April 2, 2014
CONSTITUTION CONVENTION MUSEUM STATE PARK TO HOST PUBLIC WORKSHOP
~The public is invited to share input on the unit management plan~
PORT ST. JOE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will host a public workshop and presentation to propose updates to the management plan for
Constitution Convention Museum State Park on Wednesday, April 9 in Port St. Joe. The plan provides goals, objectives, and
actions for continued management of the park’s natural and cultural
resources.
Proposed
updates will include:
-
Renovation of the museum building’s exterior and
interior to improve its function and aesthetics. Renovations are proposed to
update the museum’s displays and interpretive exhibits and improve the museum’s
accommodation of school groups and public gatherings. Storyboards and timelines
may be added to enhance the visual quality of the museum exhibits and provide
more in-depth study of the historical subject matter. Additional improvements
are proposed to include replacement of windows, storm shutters, air
conditioning, and accessibility.
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Landscape improvements to enhance the museum
building’s exterior appearance and enhance the museum’s connection to the
memorial mall portion of the park grounds.
- New exterior paths around the perimeter of the
museum building to replace the existing concrete with wider walkways, using
brickwork that compliments the design theme of the local trail system.
- Two new medium-sized picnic pavilions adjacent
to the museum building and existing parking areas. The pavilions will provide
an additional opportunity for visitors to recreate on the scenic museum
grounds.
- A new shared-use trail around the perimeter of
the memorial mall, extending from the City of Port St. Joe’s Port City Trail
system. This shared-use trail would stem from the park’s improved walkways
adjacent to the museum building, providing an accessible route for visitors to
experience the memorial mall separate from the roads that surround the park.
The Advisory
Group Meeting to review the updates to the management plan will be held Thursday,
April 10 in the same location.
The
public notice, agenda and draft unit management plan are available online.
Copies may also be obtained by
contacting Mark Knapke, Park Manager.
The public workshop will take
place:
Public Meeting
7 p.m.
April 9
Advisory Group Meeting
9 a.m.
April 10
Gulf County
Emergency Operations Center
1000 Cecil G.
Costin, Sr. Blvd.,
Building 500
Port St. Joe,
Florida 32456
Meeting documents can be found here.
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