This week we started drafting our design of the storage box and shelving. The following are pictures of our proposed design.
We also sent another email to Michelle at CityReach to show her our drafted design and proposed ideas for the 2 recessed areas. We are in the process of making a list of materials. Hopefully, Rona will be generous enough to donate all of the materials that we need. If not, CityReach can be reimbursed for the costs by UBC.
We considered numerous safety aspects to protect the children from injury:
- elbow hinge to lock the lid open
- foam cushioning on the corners to prevent the lid from closing too fast
- hockey stick compartment is deep enough so as to prevent the hockey sticks from toppling over
We will also allow for a padlock to be installed for security.
There will also be slots allowing for compartments within the box if necessary. We are considering constructing a tray to sit inside the box to allow easy access for bean bags and tennis balls.
Our next steps will be:
- finalize design
- complete the list of materials for Michelle
- make a schedule for implementation
- come up with a plan to incorporate the children in the project
