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Vision —Alviso Adobe Community Park (AACP) <br /> maintained as either a vineyard or olive orchard.This would be visually pleasing to those on Foothill and <br /> appropriate for either the CA or Dairy/Ag era. It is likely a community partner would assume responsibility for <br /> this area. <br /> D. Dairy and CA/Ag Era:The area immediately north of the Adobe is considered a good site for raising small <br /> animals(chickens, rabbits,) or locating static cages or pens for temporarily exhibiting animals. Careful planning <br /> of fencing for the orchard or potential olive orchard/vineyard would allow seasonal grazing by sheep. <br /> 4.BUILDINGS:There needs to be a plan for ongoing maintenance of the existing buildings to insure their integrity. <br /> Regular inspection of, repairs and maintenance of the historic adobes should be a high priority. In addition,buildings <br /> need to be upgraded in a way that will provide the staff with more program potential,support more activity and <br /> increase efficiency by providing better tools to do the job. <br /> A. Milk Barn:The Milk Barn was designed for visual impact,for people to walk through and see the dairy exhibits <br /> and any other exhibits available. Unfortunately,the design does not adequately support active use of the <br /> facility, nor does it encourage repeat visits to the exhibits. Careful evaluation of the opportunities and <br /> constraints of the two strategies suggested below will determine a solution. In any case, exhibits should be <br /> enhanced with visitor activated video presentations and downloadable audio. <br /> 1. Milk Barn Exhibit Strategies: <br /> 1.1. Utilize the Milk Barn for exhibits related to the Dairy/Ag era. Furnish the north bedroom of the large <br /> adobe in the CA era and utilize the north wall of the adobe main room for CA era exhibits.Construct a <br /> permanent,secure structure on the Ohlone area to serve as the framework for the creation of an <br /> outdoor demonstration area where tools could be shown in their making or use either by docents or <br /> through the use of portable media. <br /> or <br /> 1.2 Utilize the Milk Barn to develop exhibits for the three eras. Utilizing modern exhibit strategies and <br /> carefully selected display cabinets, available space could be maximized. <br /> 2. Milk Barn Active Use: Currently,active use of the Milk Barn,while intense due to school programming, <br /> special classes and events, is made more difficult due to lack of storage and such basic amenities as kitchen <br /> appliances, hot and cold running water, sinks etc. Promoting cultural activities related to food preparation for <br /> any of the three eras without basic tools is limited. Lack of room dividers or walls for classes and presentations <br /> limits concurrent uses. Any redesign of the Milk Barn should include considerations for a classroom or meeting <br /> room,with walls/dividers to limit class impact on other areas. Area to include: <br /> a.Sinks with hot/cold running water <br /> b. Stove with oven <br /> c. Refrigerator with freezer or separate appliance for freezer <br /> d. Presentation,work area <br /> e.Ample power supply <br /> f. Adequate storage for supplies/crafts/chairs/tables/etc.;cabinets for kitchen supplies <br /> g. Seating for at least 35 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> 1/27/14 <br />