“Pier into the Future” Summary of Community Proces s and Input Council Pres entation - November 13, 2012
Purpos e • A brief summary of the Community Engagement Process and Community Input in Council Report • Thank the community
Draw for Survey Prize Winner • Everyone eligible to have their name entered a draw • Picnic in the Park for 12 people in Westminster Pier Park with food by River Market restaurants.
“Pier into the Future” • Pier - Timber Wharf or asphalt area • Future - – Focus is on interim uses to make it fun and inviting and to inspire other uses – Has the potential to serve a variety of interests, age groups and geographic catchment areas – Presents the opportunity to provide features and amenities suited to age groups whose needs may not be met by the current park system.
Engagement • Commenced September - mid October • Approach reached different segments of our community and a range of options – On-line surveys – Paper surveys – Dot Survey at Riverfest – Community Conversations • Widely promoted through posters, media, twitter, facebook, meetings, networking, in temporary kiosk on the site, our booth at Riverfest, etc.
Survey – Quality information • High level of response – 286 completed surveys • Good cross section of perspectives – Users and non-users – Age groups – Household types – Length of residency – Neighbourhoods
Survey Res ults • Priority Age Groups • Common across different perspectives Priority Age Groups – 1 most important to 7 least important Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Adults (those between ages of 35 to 54 years of age) Adults (those between the ages of 55 to 69 years of age) M os t I Im porta tant - 1 L L eas e t Im po portan ant - 7
Survey Res ults • Priority Types of Uses Places for group sports or activities Priority 1 (e.g., beach volleyball, small basketball courts, etc.) Activities, amenities or equipment Priority 2 related to physical fitness Social gathering spaces (e.g., picnic Priority 3 areas, places to visit with friends and family, etc.) Places to relax and reflect Priority 4 Horticulture and connection with the environment (e.g., landscaped areas, community gardens, etc.) Public art Information on River and History Other M os os t I Im por ortant M os os t I Im por ortant L eas as t I Impo portan ant
Community Cafe • Explored specific uses under the priority “Types of Uses” • Participants defined decision-making principles to help them choose between ideas. • These are the principles the group supported and then used to set priorities: – Addresses gaps in the provision of recreation across age groups and interest areas – Relates to the river, heritage, and nature – Balances active and passive uses – Is accessible (barrier free) – Supports multi-use – Is visually pleasing – Does not negatively impact short term opportunities that have a high value to the community – Enables a transition to future long term uses
Specific Us es 1: Places for group sports and activities – top priorities: − Outdoor games area − Versatile sport court area − Large open flex space (tie) − Fishing dock/pier/moorage/barge (tie) − Versatile sport box area to support seasonal activities 2: Activities or amenities related to physical fitness – top priorities: − Obstacle course − Fitness circuit − Fitness loop – bike or running − Outdoor courts − Outdoor fitness programs (yoga)
Specific Us es 3: Social gathering places – top priorities: − Night Market − Festivals celebrating food, culture and spirits − Outdoor movie/theatre − Interactive public art − Beach/picnic tables − Concerts 4: Places to reflect and relax – top priorities: − Spaces protected from the weather (rain or sunshine) − Sitting places to watch activities − Creating white noise with water − Totem pole – carving on site (tie) − Covered area for artists to paint (tie) − Teaching opportunities
Specific Us es An “other” category was used to capture additional creative ideas. The top priorities are: − Community Gardens – intergenerational, learning, etc. − Interactive art, chalk drawings, murals, LED displays, rock piling, etc. − Active and unique – zipline, bungie, and carousels
Recommended Next Steps • Timber Wharf structural assessment commissioned – November 2012. • A park designer be retained to design 3 options. The options would be informed by this consultation process and technical considerations, and may differ in terms of costs, features, layout and phasing – December 2012 • City Council identifies the preferred option – February 2013 • The City hosts an Open House on the preferred option to garner community feedback – March 2013 • Construction of interim uses commences – April 2013 • Interim uses become available (possibly on a phased schedule) in conjunction with the second access point being completed – June/July 2013 • Future phases (if required) – 2013 and 2014
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