January: Neighbors ask EWEB to preserve trees around the perimeter of the project site 

The project team identifies a solution to modify the pipeline design to save several large Pin Oaks along Lincoln Street. 

March/April: Community members view historic mitigation concepts and complete questionnaire 

The community’s desire to save a portion of the reservoir helps the team identify a feasible option to save bollards from the reservoir railing, which is the top-voted solution.  

April: Volunteers salvage native shooting star plants  

A neighbor spots the plants and coordinates the salvage between EWEB and the Native Plant Society before construction begins.  

May: Hundreds come out to bid farewell to the reservoir 

Neighbors and recreators from near and far help EWEB give the reservoir a memorable sendoff. 

July: Reservoir Watch volunteers disband 

After more than a decade of volunteering their time to monitor the unfenced reservoir for graffiti and debris, the Reservoir Watch team completes their final patrol. 

August: Dust abatement plan is modified after neighbor feedback 

Additional spraying reduces dust emissions throughout remainder of demolition. 

August: The documentary A Public Space premieres at the Art House  

The film, produced by Paloma Ramos who grew up near the reservoir, tells the story of the structure’s significance to the community and its need for replacement.

September: Neighbors attend the first “Coffee with Laura” session at the College Hill site 

Questions asked during coffee sessions help the project team determine what information to include in email updates.

October: Community members request additional information after controlled drilling and blasting is selected as excavation method  

The project team brings vibration expert, Dr. Chris Breeds, P.E., Ph.D., CEng., to the site to describe safety processes and answer questions. 

November: Neighbor uses talents to create informational video about blasting 

An adjacent neighbor creates a video to document the blasting process from his vantage point across the street. 

December: The year closes with over 250 comments on landscaping and amenities  

The comments will serve as a basis for discussion for the landscaping and amenities design starting next year.