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NEFC PARK DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP TERMS OF REFERENCE February 22, 2016

Recommendation A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the formation of a Northeast False Creek Park Design Advisory Group; and B. FURTHER THAT the Board approve the Northeast False Creek Park Design Advisory Group Terms of Reference and Recommended Process, as outlined in Appendix A of this report. Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 2

Presentation Outline 1. NEFC Parks Project Overview 2. Policy Context 3. ToR: Defining Purpose + Role 4. Selection Process Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces

Rendering of NEFC Conceptual Plan (October 2015) Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 4

NEFC - Parks Project Scope Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 5

Engaging People • • Working openly together to understand and achieve goals and strengthen relationships. (Vancouver Park Board Strategic Plan 2012) Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 6

Purpose of Park Design Advisory Group • To advise in the design and programming of the park and open spaces in NEFC Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 7

Purpose of Park Design Advisory Group • To advise in the design and programming of the park and open spaces in NEFC • To ensure a balanced approach to park uses, through broad community representation Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 8

PDAG Terms of Reference • 10-12 members at large and individuals who represent a larger user group Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 9

PDAG Terms of Reference • 10-12 members at large and individuals who represent a larger user group • Members will have direct knowledge, experience, or expertise within their representational group Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 10

PDAG Terms of Reference • 10-12 members at large and individuals who represent a larger user group • Members will have direct knowledge, experience, or expertise within their representational group • and/or have an interest in the development of the parks, plazas and open spaces in NEFC Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 11

city-wide interests Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 12

and local interests Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 13

Outreach + Engagement Role • Advise on the approach and progress of the engagement process • Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 14

Outreach + Engagement Role • Advise on the approach and progress of the engagement process • Outreach to individual networks to seek advice or opinions • Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 15

Outreach + Engagement Role • Advise on the approach and progress of the engagement process • Outreach to individual networks to seek advice or opinions • Encourage others to participate in engagement opportunities Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 16

Composition Local residents At Large Children Arts and Culture Youth Active Transportation Seniors and Accessibility Sports and Environmental design Outdoor Recreation Public space design and Water-based recreation event/festival organizers Community Centres Charities and Non-profits Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 17

PDAG Continuity with Stewardship Group Park Design NEFC Advisory Stewardship Group Group Shorter + focused Longer + broader mandate. mandate. Advises on overall NEFC Advises on design of park and open spaces plan and stewards guiding principles Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 18

Selection Process • Open application process will be advertised for 3-4 weeks in spring 2016. Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 19

Selection Process • Open application process will be advertised for 3-4 weeks in spring 2016. • Park Board staff will review applications and create a shortlist of members for consideration by the Board. Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 20

Selection Process • Open application process will be advertised for 3-4 weeks in spring 2016. • Park Board staff will review applications and create a shortlist of members for consideration by the Board. • The Park Board will appoint the final members, based on expressed interest, demonstrated experience and expertise. Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 21

Recommendation A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the formation of a Northeast False Creek Park Design Advisory Group; and B. FURTHER THAT the Board approve the Northeast False Creek Park Design Advisory Group Terms of Reference and Recommended Process, as outlined in Appendix A of this report. Northeast False Creek Parks and Open Spaces 22