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over $100 million in park and recreation projects. Associate David Dickson, RLA, and Jason Williams, RLA led the MMI design team, with project direction by Vincent McDermott, FASLA, AICP, vice president. Architectural design was by Michael Stein, R.A., LEED AP and Mark Troost of Stein/ Troost Architects. Electrical engineering and lighting design was by Robert Banning, P.E. (Silver/Petrucelli + Associates). Throughout the project MMI worked closely with Edward Swicklas, superintendent of parks and recreation, the Bristol city staff, including city planner Alan Weiner, AICP, assistant city engineer Raymond Rogozinski, P.E., Roger Rousseau, purchasing agent and the Bristol Park Board. The most difficult challenges were environmental permitting (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) for the wetland restoration and lagoon work, plus bridge reconstruction work for the Pequabuck River and the stabilization of the historic stone obelisk foundations. In addition to the local permits (site plan review and inland wetlands), the project also required a CDOT State Traffic Commission Certificate for expansion of the parking lots. The residents took a keen interest in the project plans and flocked to the public presentations to make suggestions, mostly focusing on not changing the character of the park. Because the park is on the National Register of Historic Places, rehabilitation and renovations required compliance with U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) standards. All work was coordinated with the Connecticut Department of Culture and Tourism, which is responsible for oversight on behalf of the DOI. MMI provided construction observation and oversight on a weekly basis, while Above The park's new roundabout at the western entrance is the centerpiece of the improved vehicular circulation. The stone gateway pillars reflect the character of the decorative columns that were part of the original park design. October 2012 83