Final Concept Design Survey

Thank you for your participation and interest as we finish this phase of the Interpretive Planning and Concept Design process at Fort Ward Park and Museum. Your comments, suggestions, and questions have been integral in shaping this final iteration of the Concept Design. The Fort Ward team will continue collaborating with stakeholders like you throughout the process of implementing the new elements.

Please review the Final Concept Design Package and the Draft Text Document, presented at the April 23, 2019 Stakeholders Meeting. The documents were distributed before the presentation and can be found on the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Fort Ward webpage.

While completing the survey, please keep in mind that although this package presents the “Final” version of the Concept Design and Interpretive Plan, the design and content will continue to evolve and go through several additional rounds of edits before the signage is installed during the next phase of implementation. This survey is intended to gather your initial reactions, commentary, and questions.

The Brochure element will be going into production soon. Please be as specific as possible in your comments on the Brochure.

Please provide your comments as soon as possible within the next two weeks (by May 10, 2019) so that the team can move forward with the Brochure.

Thank you in advance for providing answers to the following survey questions and please feel free to provide any additional comments you may have.

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* 1. The Museum Enhancements, which include an updated Park Film and Exhibit (Design Package, Element 1, Page 3), are meant to create a comprehensive introduction to the story of Fort Ward. What stories, images, or objects would you like to see included within the updated exhibit space?

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* 2. The Historic Home Footprint (Design Package, Element 4, Pages 7-8), Community Gateway (Element 5, Page 9), and Commemoration Space (Element 6, Page 10), are all meant to guide visitors through the history of “The Fort,” and remind them of the community’s presence. Do you have any feedback regarding these elements?

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* 3. The draft content included on the Waysides (Design Package, Element 7, Pages 12-31) and Historic Site Makers (Design Package, Element 7, Pages 32-38) will continue to evolve through the next phase of planning. For now, do you have any initial feedback regarding the stories being told through these signs? Are there any stories you feel are missing or additional locations you think need to be highlighted?

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* 4. Please include below any initial concerns or commentary you may have regarding the drafted text and/or images included on the Waysides and Historic Site Markers.

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* 5. The first run of the Brochure (Design Package, Media Notes, Pages 41-43) is set to print soon, and as such, needs the most immediate feedback. Do you have any immediate comments or concerns regarding the overall layout of the design and content?

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* 6. The interior of the brochure will contain a new hand-drawn map (Design Package, Media Notes, Page 42) of Fort Ward Park. The same map will also appear on the Orientation Stations and within the Mobile Web Element. Do you have any suggestions regarding this rendering? Are there any additional locations you feel should be highlighted as visitors are being introduced to the site? (Please note, the shape of the Fort Ward Earthworks in this drawing will be updated to more accurately reflect the shape of the original fortification.)

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* 7. Do you have any feedback regarding the images shown on the cover and within the interior of the brochure? Are there any images you feel should be included that are not already? Are there any that you prefer not to be used?

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* 8. Please include any commentary you may have regarding the brochure text, including word choice, tone, and general content. Feel free to provide specific edits.

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* 9. The Facilitated Dialogue Interactive Element (Design Package, Media Notes, Page 46-49) will connect visitors with the personal histories of families and individuals who lived in “The Fort” Community. Do you have any feedback regarding this interactive? Are there other stories or memories you feel would benefit from being told in this way?

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* 10. Please provide any additional comments or feedback on any element of the Concept Design below:

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