Centre Street Park - Engagement Session Presentation

CENTRE STREET PARK DESIGN CHARRETTE

NOV.

26

AGENDA

▪ Introductions 5 min.

▪ Overview & Presentation 20 min.

▪ Group Park Analysis (users, desired features, challenges & opportunities) 20 min.

▪ Design Charrette 60 min.

▪ Group Presentations 20 min.

MEETING PURPOSE

▪ Examine the local context of the park ▪ Review the existing features of the park (opportunities and challenges) ▪ Gather community insights on: Current uses and strengths of the park What could be improved

▪ Explore design ideas together through discussion, collaboration & sketching

PROJECT GOAL

To design a community park with the appropriate passive and active amenities to meet the needs of Meaford residents.

OBJECTIVES

▪ Build on the Strengths What is great about the park?

▪ Enhance the park to respond to the needs of the current community What could be better?

▪ Provide opportunities for varied and complementary uses, by all ages Are there opportunities for all residents?

▪ Improve accessibility and safety for residents (CPTED) What can be done to increase comfort and safety?

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PARK CONTEXT

4 5 7

CONSERVATION AREA Bighead River Conservation Area 2

PARKS 1) 1

Centre Street Park

2) 2

Beautiful Joe Park

3) 3

Fred Raper Park

4 4)

McCarroll Park

5 5)

David Johnston Park

6 6)

Wym Croft Athletic Park

6

1 TRAILS

10

7 1)

Georgian Trail

8 2)

Trout Hollow Trail

9 3)

Tom Thomson Trail

SCHOOLS 1) 10

St. Vincent-Euphrasia Elementary School

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C Topography

F Bighead River

A Existing Monitoring Wells

D Views

G Trails

B Site Frontage & Access

E Existing Vegetation

H Adjacent Properties

Former Landfill Site

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS ▪ 5.5 ha (11 acres)

▪ Landfill has been closed for 26 years ▪ Pre-consultation with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP)

H A

▪ Restrictions for tree planting, structures, & grading

E

B

A C

D

A

E

E

H A

G

E H

F

POSSIBILITIES

Shade

Naturalized Open Space Parking Lot & No-Mow

Natural Play

Topography

Outdoor Classroom/ Performance Space Walkways & Trails Active Sports Facilities Picnic Area Washrooms Mown Open Space Public Art

DESIGN CHARRETTE

YOUR IDEAS

BUDGET

CONCEPT

QUESTIONS?