TSW was retained by the City of Rome to provide landscape architecture and architecture services for the improvements to the 2.5-acre Banty Jones Park. The existing park, located approximately 1 mile outside of downtown Rome, GA in the East Rome Crossing neighborhood, is directly adjacent to one of the largest public housing developments in Rome.

TSW collaborated with the City and local residents to create a plan that transforms the park into a vibrant community space with diverse amenities for recreation, fitness, and social gatherings. New features include a performance stage with seating, playgrounds, pavilions, a picnic and grilling area, a game area, a fitness zone, a boardwalk with a bioretention area, and space for food trucks. The park’s centerpiece is a central plaza with a splash pad, making it a family-friendly destination. TSW’s Architecture Studio also designed and developed construction documents for the new restroom building.

The project is funded through a combination of federal Community Development Block Grants, state funds for improving parks in historically disadvantaged communities, and city funding. The project is currently under construction.