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32 32 (Continued) THE BLUEPRINT Do you have a budget already decided that will shape the size of the play area? If so, what? If not, look at the elements in your vision. What are the big ticket items and associated costs? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are the funding sources you think are available for this project? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What materials are available that can be used to create play elements from existing resources (e.g., city-owned for upcycling, barrels, PVC pipes, old culverts in existing inventory, donations from stakeholders or community)? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Make a quantities list detailing all materials, equipment, and labor (skilled and unskilled) you need to complete the project. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What is your strategy to approach funding sources? Create an outline on what the strategy is and who will pursue the options. Don't forget to set targets of what you want to achieve! ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ • Equipment • Surfacing • Installation • Landscaping • Design fees • Grading • Other expenses When planning a budget, include the costs of these elements: Plan for cost overruns! Build in at least 10% of project costs for contingencies that do and will come up. FINAL DESIGN INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES