Design Workshop Final Presentation

Town of Goderich

Workshop Results Final Presentation January 4, 2012 4:00 pm

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PROCESS

Workshop Agenda

Day 1 Thursday Jan 12th

Day 2 Friday Jan 13th

Day 3 Saturday Jan 14th

Establish the Vision, Principles & Program

Prepare Guiding Frameworks

Develop Plans & Guidelines

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

7:00pm

5:30pm

4:00pm

WHAT IS A DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN? Circulation Traffic, parking, pedestrians, cycling, transit

Built Form Built form, heritage, guidelines, buildings, streets

Public Realm Parks, open spaces, landscapes, public amenities, streetscapes

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Official Plan, Community Improvement Plan, Zoning, Guidelines

Overall Downtown Framework

Overall Built Form Framework

DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN

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PUBLIC REALM

HIERARCHY OF CONNECTIONS

COURT HOUSE PARK HOW PEOPLE COULD USE IT Events markets, parades, festivals, movies, celebrations

Passive seating, walks, resting, socializing, play

Courthouse access, office services

Active Recreation Skating, water feature/water play

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COURT HOUSE PARK

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Present – The Park is the focus of a broad range of festivals and events

Farmer’s Market Today

Farmer’s market relocated to The Livery?

Farmer’s market relocated to a closed portion of Montreal St?

Farmer’s market relocated to a closed portion of the Square?

Farmer’s market relocated to an even larger portion of the Square?

Farmer’s market relocated to the outside edge of the Park?

Current arts and crafts show

Arts and crafts show relocated to the outside edge of the Park?

Arts and crafts show to expand to side streets as well?

Current performance location

Performance area relocated to south end of Square?

Performance area to for larger events?

So here’s our concept

The Park Promenade

The Park Promenade with Kiosks for Special Events

Bryant Park, NYC: Precedent for Kiosks

THE PROMENADE

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Court House Park Manifesto A communication strategy to ensure broad based community support for a new vision

Court House Park Manifesto 1. Court House Park is a place for pedestrians 2. The integrity of the Park's natural and built landscapes will be protected 3. Vehicle access is accommodated for the Courthouse, Park maintenance and emergencies 4. Light and sound pollution is also be kept to a minimum.

5. Trees will be maintained for the enjoyment of future generations 6. The Park is the focus of Town events, festivals and celebrations 7. The Park will be accessible to people of all abilities 8. The Park is inclusive of all who wish to visit 9. The Park is a place to gather, socialize, rest and connect with the community 10. Everyone who uses the Park must be respectful and contribute to its vitality

The Promenade

Existing Condition

The Promenade

Proposed

Charlottetown: Precedent for consistent treatment of sidewalk parking to create a ‘flex’ space

Unionville: Precedent for consistent treatment of sidewalk parking to create a ‘flex’ space

The Promenade

Existing – South Street

Festival Plazas

The Promenade

Proposed – South Street Continuous surface material on sidewalk, parking and road

Festival Plazas

Burlington, VT: Precedent for consistent material on sidewalk, parking and road

Charlottetown: Precedent for temporary closing of festival square

Charlottetown: Precedent for temporary closing of festival square

Lethbridge, AB: Precedent for temporary closing of festival square

The Promenade

Existing – Hamilton Street

Retail Streetscapes

The Park & The Promenade

Retail Streetscapes

Proposed – Hamilton Street

Forestry & Greening

FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FORESTRY

BUILDINGS INFILL

Part Credit, Mississauga: Precedent for infill with mixed use buildings with a residential faรงade on rear rear

IMPLEMENTATION CREATING THE LONG-TERM VISION • Will be implemented and refined over 20 to 30 years • Will include: Planning Policy components Public Realm improvements Management of Private Sector development

IMPLEMENTATION ESTABLISH THE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHANGE • Codify the VISION through the Official Plan • Identify and Prioritize Public Realm Improvements • Include in Capital Improvement Plan in small increments

IMPLEMENTATION REDUCE THE RISK/COST OF REDVELOPMENT • Review and Update Community Improvement Plan • Refine the Regulations in the Zoning By-Law • Review the Approvals Processes

IMPLEMENTATION FORMULA FOR SUCCESS • Public Realm Investment • Financial Assistance/Incentives • Planning Regime that Facilitates Appropriate Redevelopment • Streamlined Approvals Processes • Promote Rebuilding and Reinvestment

DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN

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Next Steps

Town of Goderich

Workshop Results Final Presentation January 4, 2012 4:00 pm

January 12, 2012 The Planning Partnership