PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION #2 Dufferin Park Master Plan City - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

DRAFT PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION #2 Dufferin Park Master Plan City of Brantford October 15, 2019

SESSION AGENDA DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN ARRIVAL & SIGN-IN 5:00 OPENING REMARKS 5:15 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 5:20 PRESENTATION 5:25 NEXT STEPS 6:30 CLOSING REMARKS 6:55

PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN S . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . C . . . . E . . . T . . . I . H . . . . C . . . R . . . A . . . . E . . . P . . A . . . . C . . S . . . D . . . N . . . . A . . . The MBTW Group L . . . . Lima Architects Inc. . . . . . Jon Joyce , Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROJECT GOAL DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN The goal of the study is to create a new, comprehensive Master Plan for Dufferin Park that will: Effectively guide the future redevelopment of the Park. Ensure the Park and the amenities are developed in a way that is feasible and cohesive. Provide recommendations for implementation, including cost and phasing.

PROJECT TIMELINE DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Identify & Assess Existing Conditions Investigation Consultation Framework Draft Concept Plans Review Field PIC #1 Analyze and Consolidate Feedback Preferred Concept Plan PIC #2 Preliminary Evaluation WE ARE HERE Detailed Evaluation Final Master Plan

AREA CONTEXT DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN LEGEND B r a n t f o r d G e n e r a l H o s p i t a l Site Boundary Lawrence Street Brant Avenue e v i r D e d i s k r W. Ross a P McDonald School For The Blind Ada Avenue Margaret Chandler Heritage Palmerston Avenue House Lansdowne-Costain Public School D u f f e r i n T e n n i s Preston Blvd. & L a w n B o w l i n g C l u b Christ The King School e u n e v A n r i e f f e u D u n e v A l u a P t S

SITE CONTEXT DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN LEGEND W. Ross Site Boundary McDonald School For The Blind SIZE Margaret Chandler Heritage House TOTAL AREA 7.5 acres v e E n t r y D r i T e n n i s n L a w C o u r t s B o w l i n g EXISTING FEATURES J u n i o r B a l l D i a m o n d P a r k i n g L o t • Tennis Court (6) S o c c e r F i e l d e u n • Parking Lot (±85 spaces) e L a w n v T e n n i s A B o w l i n g r o u n d • Playground (climber & swings) P l a y g t C o u r s l u a • Lawn Bowling Green (2) P t S • Ball Diamond • Junior Soccer Field (with goal Christ The King School posts) e u n e v A n r i e f f u D Residential Low Density

EXISTING SITE FEATURES DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Dufferin Club Dufferin Club Dufferin Club Tennis Courts Ball Diamond Junior Soccer Lawn Bowling Green Parking Area Playground Swing Set

SUMMARY OF PIC #1 DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Tuesday, May 23rd, 2019 53 1. Project Team Welcome and Introductions Participants 2. Review of Site Context and Existing Conditions at PIC #1 3. Exploration of Programming Possibilities 4. Presentation of Design Study A, B & C 5. Table Group Discussions 6. Question & Answer Period 290 Comments

DESIGN STUDY A DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN m e n t o f p r o p o s e d I d e a l a l i g n t o a l l o w c o u r t s n o r t h - s o u t h m a l p l a y v a l u e . f o r o p t i W. Ross McDonald Margaret Chandler Potential School For The Blind Heritage House Future Trail Connection Parking (32) Bio-swale Multi-Use Tennis (4) Tennis (4) Berm Drop Off Skills e Court Landscape u Storage Planting W/C n e Gathering v Area Shade A Structure Shade Structure Heritage Plaque l Arrival u a Lawn P Potential Lawn Open Play Play t S Bowling Greens Lawn Landscape Buffer Landscape Buffer Christ The King Residential School Low Density A. Axial Park amenities are organized branching off of a central axis. 1:1000 0 5 10 20 50m

DESIGN STUDY B DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN m e n t o f p r o p o s e d I d e a l a l i g n t o a l l o w c o u r t s n o r t h - s o u t h m a l p l a y v a l u e . f o r o p t i W. Ross McDonald Margaret Chandler Potential School For The Blind Heritage House Future Trail Connection Beach Volleyball Berm Courts Woodland Buffer Parking (32) Tennis (6) Berm W/C e u Shade Storage n Structure e v Exercise A Play Arrival Station Shade l Structure Lawn u a Pickleball P (4) Potential Lawn t Open Play S Bowling Greens Lawn Exercise Exercise Station Station Landscape Buffer Christ The King Residential School Low Density B. Loop Park amenities are organized around a looping trail. 1:1000 0 5 10 20 50m

DESIGN STUDY C DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN m e n t o f p r o p o s e d I d e a l a l i g n t o a l l o w c o u r t s n o r t h - s o u t h m a l p l a y v a l u e . f o r o p t i W. Ross McDonald Margaret Chandler School For The Blind Heritage House Landscape Buffer Parking (40) Pickleball Bio-swale (2) Tennis (6) Drop Off e Storage u W/C Berm Play n Open e Meadow/ v Viewing Multi-Use A Lawn Waiting Wall with Lawn Skills Court Sign/Plaque l Shade u Structure a Exercise Station P t Open Play S Lawn Berm Open Play Trellis/Gathering Mulch Path Lawn Area Exercise Exercise Station Station Landscape Buffer Christ The King Residential School Low Density C. Multiple Loops & Zones Park amenities are grouped in zones along looping trails. 1:1000 0 5 10 20 50m

PIC #1 QUESTIONS DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Participants at PIC #1 were asked the following questions: 1. What do you think the priorities should be for the park? 2. What do you like about each of the Design Studies and why? • Design Study A • Design Study B • Design Study C 3. Is there anything else you would like the design team to consider?

SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN “ Like the open, green space for play Having the tennis courts split up is best Plant trees to provide a screen/buffer Don’t like the berm along the street Like the pedestrian, walking loop Improved play area Concerned about noise from pickleball courts Like the multi-use skills court Washroom building ” Concerned about volleyball courts

SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Other 9% Landscape + Buffers 9% Sports Courts 37% Play Areas 11% Buildings + Structures 14% Site Circulation 20%

SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN SPORTS COURTS SITE CIRCULATION Vehicular Access + Parking Tennis (42 comments) (29 comments) • Priority program element • 6-8 courts with separation (2 areas) • Priority program element • Viewing area (berm or bleachers) • Support for maintain existing entrance • Shade (not trees) • Preference for more spaces (40+) • Tournament staging • Support emergency services • Accessible Pickleball (34 comments) Pedestrian Walkways / Trails • Priority program element (rapid growth of sport) • 4 designated courts (17 comments) • Maximize separation from residential (noise) • Multi-use • Access throughout the park Multi-use Court (11 comments) • Connections to park edges • Priority program element (flexible use) • Accommodate multiple sports / activities Fitness Loop / Stations (13 comments) Volleyball (12 comments) • Multi-generational activity opportunity • Maintenance + operations concerns • Promotes health and fitness • Safety (cleanliness) concerns Bocce (6 comments) • Positive program addition • Multi-generational activity opportunity

SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN PLAY AREAS BUILDINGS + Open Lawn (16 comments) STRUCTURES • Provides flexible use • Allows for active and passive activities • Office Space (10 comments) Maximizes use of park • Picnic / events opportunities Storage (9 comments) Washrooms (7 comments) Playground (9 comments) Concession / Kitchen (3 comments) • Priority program element • Change Rooms (2 comments) Improved equipment (safe / accessible) Splash Pad (7 comments) • Desirable element OTHER Flexible / Efficient Spaces (5 comments) Site Lighting (3 comments) Park Operations (2 comments) Lawn Bowling – remain (2 comments) Baseball – remain (2 comment)

PREFERRED MASTER PLAN DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN DESIGN STUDY A DESIGN STUDY B DESIGN STUDY C PIC #1 PREFERRED MASTER PLAN

PREFERRED MASTER PLAN DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN

PREFERRED MASTER PLAN DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN A B D C Tennis courts Multi-use court Playground Accessible washroom & equipment storage E F New parking lot Asphalt paved trail Open lawn area Shade structure with seating

PREFERRED MASTER PLAN DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN Matching roof line and pillars Incorporate heritage plaque