Community Improvement Plan Meeting No. 2 October 18, 2016 Covenant - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Community Improvement Plan Meeting No. 2 October 18, 2016 Covenant Christian School

Meeting Agenda Welcome & Introductions 6:30 – 6:40 Councillor Hopkins Main Street Reconstruction Update 6:40 – 6:55 City Lead: Karl Grabowski Dingman Creek EA Project Update 7:10 – 7:20 City Lead: Shawna Chambers Community Improvement Plan 7:20 – 7:35 City Lead: Amanda-Brea Watson Information Break 7:35 – 8:00 Individual Conversations with City Staff Community Improvement Plan 8:00 – 8:30 Workshop with Planning Services

Lambeth Area Community Improvement Plan Project Community Meeting No. 2 October 18, 2016

Purpose of this Meeting 1. Update on Community Improvement Plan Preparation 2. Confirmation of the Lambeth CIP Vision and Objectives 3. Discussion on Strategy, Initiatives and Gap Analysis (missing information)

What is a Community Improvement Plan ? Community Improvement Project Area An area within a municipality which in the opinion of the Council is desirable [for improvement] because of age, dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement, unsuitability of buildings or for any other environmental, social or community economic development reason. So…. A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a plan for the community improvement of a community improvement project area.

What Does the Planning Act Tell Us? Powers available to City for community improvement purposes: - Designating a community improvement project area - Acquiring, holding, clearing, or otherwise preparing land for community improvement - Constructing, repairing, rehabilitating or improving buildings on municipal land - Selling, leasing or otherwise disposing of municipal land - Providing grants and/or loans to property owners within to pay for identified eligible costs - Providing property tax assistance for environmental remediation purposes

Community Improvement Plan Outline Purpose/Study Area/Method Introduction 1 Provincial Rules & Regulations Legislative Framework 2 City Policy/Official Plan/Zoning Policy 3 How we worked together Consultation 4 What needs improvement Community Improvement Needs 5 Area needing improvement & Community Improvement Project 6 considered for incentives Area Loans & Grants Incentive Programs 7 Tracking applications & types of Monitoring 8 improvements Priorities of how to make 9 Implementation improvements

Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Project Journey Date Milestone Description July 2016 Community Meeting #1 Starting the CIP Process August 2016 PEC Report CIP Study Area and Terms of Reference Meet & Greet to talk about CIP Project September 9, 2016 Lambeth Harvest Festival Collect Information (comment cards) Add people to email list Update on Plan Preparation Confirmation of Vision October 18, 2016 Community Meeting #2 Gap analysis Begin discussion on strategy and initiatives January 2017 Finalize Draft CIP Staff work with Pulse Team January 2017 Community Meeting #3 Share and discuss draft CIP April 2017 Recommended CIP to PEC Statutory Public Participation Meeting April 2017 Council adopts CIP Changes to OP will have appeal period May 2017 Implement the CIP Will be tied to municipal budget

What’s Been Done To Date Approval of Terms of Reference & Study Area Aug. 30 City Council Meeting Site Visit & Visual Inventory Sept. 9 Urban Regeneration Team & Summer Students Review Regulations, City Policies, Official Plan, Ongoing SWAP, Zoning and Existing Data from Stats Can Amanda-Brea Watson & Summer Students

Council Approved CIP Study Area

Snapshot of CIP Study Area Population: ∼ 3,794 Heritage Designation: 2 ( ∼ 0.14% of properties in Study Area) Properties: ∼ 1,434 Heritage Listed Properties: 45 Businesses: ∼ 215 ( ∼ 3% of properties in Study Area) Average Income: $37,220 - $60,087 City-wide Average $39,229 Average Home Value: $254,183 - $483,263 City-wide Average $256,613

Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Could… What We Heard Examples of How We Can Do It Needs Improvement Develop heritage awareness programs, Maintain Heritage pursue more designations, explore incentive programs Provide improvements at stops such as: Improve Bus Services/Amenities shelters, benches, lighting, garbage bins Create opportunities for safer Improve Accessibility alternatives to the car such as: bike lanes, sidewalks, off street trail system Provide ways to reduce vehicular traffic Traffic Calming speed and encourage parking to walking and shop Create new street parking, acquire Improve parking lands, construct

Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Could… Examples of What We Heard How We Can Do It Needs Improvement Explore creation of more recreational More Sports/Rec Opportunities facilities and programs, annual review of spectrum programs Provide ways to help attract and keep, Support Small Business creation of Business Association, possible loans & grants Creation of community branding Boost Lambeth’s Identity programs, unique streetscaping (banners, planters…) Enhance Dingman Creek Corridor Implement Dingman Creek Environmental Assessment Explore ways of sharing information Improve Connectivity to City (overnight on-street parking, incentives)

Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Could… What We Heard Examples of How We Can Do It Needs Improvement ??? Retain Financial Institutions Local Medical Clinics ??? ??? Arts & Culture Lacking We are looking for you input!! The 8:00-8:30pm workshop tonight will allow you to: - Tell us if we missed anything, - Clarify details we have not understood, and - Help prioritize what has been identified that “needs improvement”

What Permission Does the London Plan Give Us? Main Streets are some of London’s most cherished historical business areas and the focal point of the neighbourhood. Urban regeneration efforts will be directed to historic Main Streets as appropriate to sustain and enhance them.

What Does SWAP Tell Us?  Vision, principles and policies for development  Character  Permitted Uses  Built Form and Densities

What Does SWAP Tell Us About Community Structure?

What is a “Vision” A “Vision” for a CIP is a long-term strategic statement that identifies how the community, including property owners, business owners, and residents, wants their area to look, feel and function. The establishment of a Vision is a critical component of the CIP process because it provides the overarching long- term foundation that directs the public realm improvements and incentive programs that form the CIP.

What Does SWAP Tell Us About a Vision for Lambeth? A Competitive Place to Work and Invest Maintain and enhance the unique attributes of Lambeth Main Street as a walkable mixed-use area Community Structure Plan the function and feel of Main Street Lambeth as a pedestrian oriented mixed-use village shall be maintained and enhanced as a focal area for the Community; and On-Street Parking in the Lambeth Village Core The use of on-street parking opportunities, shall be incorporated into the design of the public right-of-way in the Lambeth Village Core

Objectives to Create the CIP Vision Proposed Objectives of the Lambeth CIP : 1. Maintain and enhance its real and authentic feel, heritage and character 2. Foster a broad range of uses and activities on Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road that activate the these areas at all times throughout the day and the year 3. Create a strong visual and physical relationship with the Dingman Creek and celebrate it as a significant river and ravine corridor 4. Introduce more pedestrian and cycling friendly routes and facilities

Objectives to Create the CIP Vision Proposed Objectives of the CIP : 5. Develop great streetscapes with a visually interesting, accessible and clean public realm 6. Provide more parking opportunities to encourage people to get out of their cars and enjoy the commercial core 7. Improve connections with the City of London, in particular those areas within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan 8. Offer a range of parks and recreation amenities

Proposed CIP Vision Statement Consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and Based on consultation with the community and the critical needs for Lambeth CIP Area, the following statement establishes the long-term vision for community improvement activities: By 2035 the Lambeth CIP Area will be well-known for its history, which comes alive through the charming historic main street, unique shops and services, the Dingman Creek and the renowned harvest festival.

Workshop 1. Do you agree with the Objectives and Vision for the Lambeth Area Community Improvement Plan? 2. Did we miss anything? Please let us know if there is a gap in the information we have collected about things that need improvement, or is a weakness in the Lambeth area. 3. What do you think are the priorities for improvement?

Workshop Do you agree with the Objectives and Vision for the Lambeth Area Community Improvement Plan?

6. The Workshop – “Mental” Mapping Exercise Did we miss anything? Let us know if there is a gap in the information we have collected about things that need improvement, or is a weakness in the Lambeth area.

The Workshop Please identify what you believe are the top priorities for improvement.