blue edge midlands Unimin Waterfront Master Plan Study Community - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

presentation outline

blue edge

midland’s

Unimin Waterfront Master Plan Study

Community Workshop January 24, 2013

the team Town of Midland

The Planning Partnership

Plan B Natural Heritage TCI Management Consultants Baird Associates

the planning partnership planning urban design consultation landscape architecture

work program

November December January February March April May

Consultant Team

Kick-off Meeting

Nov 15 Refjne Consultation Plan

Steering Cmte/ Town of Midland Public

Review Background Information Review Existing Land Uses Review Market, Tourism & Economic Development Opportunities Conduct Site Analysis Develop Base Plan Materials Prepare for Workshop

Small Group T able Exercises

Presentation Facilitate Exercises

Community Workshop Stakeholder Meetings Launch Social Media Engagement Program Steering Cmte Meeting Council Presentation

• f Concepts

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• wn Staff

Meeting Steering Cmte Meeting

Refjne Concepts Refjne Concepts Identify & Develop Optional Implementation Strategies Develop Final Waterfront Design & Land Use Option Develop Final Implementation Strategy Recommend Amendments to Planning Policy

Present Final Draft Master Plan

Presentation

Public Info Session Steering Cmte Meeting

Final Revisions to Master Plan

we are here

steering committee Mayor McKay Deputy Mayor Stephan Kramp Councilor Zena Pendlebury Councilor Mike Ross Burke Penny (Retired Heritage Planner) Drew Plaxton (Plaxton Appraisal Services) Carl Horvat (Unimin) Andrea Betty (Town of Midland) Wes Crown (Town of Midland) Bryan Peter (Town of Midland) Shawn Berriault (Town of Midland)

social media - what we’ve heard

social media - what we’ve heard In response to precedent photos posted on the Facebook page, we have heard suggestions for:

• lots of trees
• public seating
• direct access to the water
• a pedestrian-friendly environment
• accessibility
• restaurants
• regular programming (ie markets, festivals)

presentation outline

• 1. Summary of Existing Conditions
• 2. 10 Keys to Successful Waterfronts
• 3. 7 Conditions to Avoid
• 4. 10 Assets to Build On
• 5. Design Principles
• 6. Possibilities
• 7. Table Group Activities

interim control by-law 1. Enables Town to undertake a study to establish a new planning framework

• 2. 1 year timeframe
• 3. Owner still able to sell land

4. Used for lands that are deemed to be in the public interest 5. Interim Control By-law requires approval by Council

study area

Queen Street Russell Street Midland Ave King Street First Street Gloucester Street Bayshore Drive

study aerial

Queen Street Russell Street Gloucester Street B a y s h

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e D r i v e Bay Street

3300 feet of shoreline 40 acres

site relative to downtown

Penetanguishene Rd Balm Beach Rd B a y s h

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e D r William St King St Yonge St Heritage Dr Vindin St 4th St Fuller Ave 5th St Bay St Dominion Ave Hugel Ave

Little Lake

Georgian Bay

Restricted Rural Environmental Protection Employment and Commercial Area Open Space District Residential District Town Limits

General Land Use

Study Area Limits Downtown District

planning context

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Little Lake

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Trails and Open Spaces

Mid/Pen Trail

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Rotary Waterfront Trail

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Little Lake Park Trails

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Tay Shore Trail, Tay Township

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Town Limits Study Area Limits Trails

Little Lake

Georgian Bay

Trails and Open Spaces

Mid/Pen Trail

1

Rotary Waterfront Trail

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Little Lake Park Trails

3

Tay Shore Trail, Tay Township

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Town Limits Study Area Limits Trails

Little Lake

Lake Huron

Transit

North Daily Route North Peak Route North Daily Route North Peak Route & Seasonal Service Town Limits Study Area Limits

planning context

Midland Point Sunnyside Tiffin by the Bay Downtown

Little Lake

Georgian Bay

Places and Cultural Landmarks

Scools Places of Worship Town Hall Huronia Museum Fire Station Police Station Library Town Limits Study Area Limits

Little Lake

Georgian Bay

Places and Cultural Landmarks

Scools Places of Worship Town Hall Huronia Museum Fire Station Police Station Library Town Limits Study Area Limits

Little Lake

Georgian Bay

Places and Cultural Landmarks

Scools Places of Worship Town Hall Huronia Museum Fire Station Police Station Library Town Limits Study Area Limits

Little Lake

Lake Huron

Transit

North Daily Route North Peak Route North Daily Route North Peak Route & Seasonal Service Town Limits Study Area Limits

Schools

planning context

environmental context existing conditions

Study area consists of:

• demolition site (former industrial use)
• area of successional woodland vegetation

No remnant, natural plant communities in the study area. Study area exhibits a high level of disturbance related to previous land use activities. Informal trail system traverses the site. No signifjcant natural heritage features or functions have been identifjed in the Midland Natural Heritage System Review. The natural features of the site represents one of the few accessible natural areas along the Midland Harbour shoreline.

environmental context

• pportunities and constraints

Opportunities for integrating some of the cultural woodland feature within the larger land use master plan. Enhancements can include planting native species, removal of invasive species, and clean-up of debris. Removing some of the existing breakwall/dock and creating a natural shoreline experience. Soil conditions may limit the extent to which the area can be restored or may require special remediation measures. Development for residential and open space uses will require a Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment, as per the Environmental Protection

• Act. Phase 1 is complete.

water & boating context existing conditions

The study area is largely lakefjll. A steel sheet pile wall in a state of disrepair. The need to develop a stable shoreline, including shore protection will be an important consideration. A marina demand study and cost benefjt analysis would be required to determine if marina facilities would be economically viable.

market context

Purpose of Market Overview

• provide some insight / guidelines for investors / developers

that may generate ideas

• but, ensure that plan guidelines developed are grounded in

market reality

• not encourage wild speculation or unrealistic expectations
• balance between:

ensuring appropriate development that respects community wishes < > enabling private sector participation

market context

Market Parameters - Residential

• stable population base in municipality / region
• however, within this some pockets of signifjcant growth (e.g. over

age 55)

• household ‘undoubling’ from: separations, divorces
• preliminary conclusion: some moderate market demand for

additional residential Market Possibilities – Commercial

• stable population base in municipality / region
• however, within this some pockets of signifjcant growth (over age 55)
• household ‘undoubling’ from: separations, divorces

market context

Market Possibilities – Water-Based Tourism

• marina demand on Great Lakes overall: plateaued
• some niche opportunities in certain communities
• water levels may present opportunities for Midland marinas (greater depth)
• however, be mindful of competition for new operation to existing –

cannibalism

• conclusion: unlikely, but not impossible

Market Possibilities – Cruise Ship Terminal

• long discussion of this as Great Lakes industry
• still small scale, plateaued in current economy
• probably slow growth in longer term
• conclusion: possibly, in longer term; probably not immediate

market context

Market Possibilities – Other Tourism

• consider as focal point for tourism activities
• hotel / conference centre / spa/wellness: some market

potential, but be aware of some cannibalization effect

• casino?
• other tourism amenities: trails, boardwalks, playground areas,

boat rentals, fjshing charters, amphitheatre

• location for festivals, events
• plan should accommodate possibilities

Market Possibilities – Other Opportunities

• educational possibilities: partnership with university of community

college

• entertainment complex: theatre, restaurants, commercial
• cultural activities: museum, art gallery, archives, library, performing

arts

• quasi-public sector operations: YMCA
• conclusion: waterfront ideal location for such uses, year-round, but

probably longer term

market context

Preliminary Conclusions Residential Retail Use Marina Cruise Ship Tourism Uses (e.g. hotel) Educational / Institutional Potential Potential Possibility Possibility Potential Potential

10 keys to successful waterfronts

Project for Public Spaces (PPS)

• Non-profjt planning, design and educational organization
• Helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger

communities

• ‘Placemaking’ approach helps citizens transform their public spaces

Learning from hundreds of waterfront cities and places from around the world over 32 years, Project for Public Spaces (PPS) identifjed a number of common characteristics that inform helpful guiding principles for creating great waterfront developments, as well as mistakes that should be avoided.

• 1. create a shared community vision

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• 2. make sure public goals are the primary objective

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• 3. build on existing assets and context

10 keys to successful waterfronts

granville island riverside park, nyc san antonio river walk

• 4. use the water and look fjrst at public space

10 keys to successful waterfronts

granville island

• 5. use parks to connect destinations, not as destinations unto themselves

10 keys to successful waterfronts

granville island vancouver

• 6. create multiple destinations - the power of 10

10 keys to successful waterfronts

granville island

• slo’s aker brygge

• 7. maximize opportunities for public access - to touch the water

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• slo’s aker brygge

malmo, sweden

• 8. support cycling and walking - limit cars

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• slo’s aker brygge

malmo, sweden new york city

• 9. integrate seasonal & night activities & design for fmexibility & adaptability

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• slo’s aker brygge

malmo, sweden helsinki providence, rhode island

• 10. design buildings and encourage uses to activate public space

10 keys to successful waterfronts

• slo’s aker brygge

malmo, sweden helsinki providence, rhode island aukland, new zealand

7 conditions to avoid

Where Waterfront Developments Go Wrong

• 1. Single-use developments, rather than multi-purpose

destinations

• 2. Domination by autos
• 3. Too much passive space or too much recreation
• 4. Private control, not public access
• 5. Lack of destinations
• 6. A process driven by development, not by

community

• 7. Design statements

10 assets to build on

• 1. Protecting & reinforcing views of the water
• 2. Access to & along the waterfront (pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular)

• 3. Bayshore Drive as a connector not a barrier
• 4. Strengthen links between Downtown & the waterfront

10 assets to build on

• 5. Create a mixed-use waterfront district: work/live/learn/play
• 6. Provide a continuous public frontage - Midland’s ‘front porch’

10 assets to build on

• 7. Provide all-season activities & programming
• 8. Enhancing the local ecology

community farmers’ market

10 assets to build on

• 9. Create a draw for the community & tourism
• 10. Ensure a critical mass of people & activity
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10 assets to build on

principles for the study

• 1. Economic Viability

The site will generate economic benefjts on two levels: fjrst, it will offer investment

• pportunities to the private sector for a variety of sustainable commercial and/
• r residential uses. Second, it will generate economic benefjt to the community
• verall by attracting visitors who will spend time and money in the community,

which helps support existing businesses.

• 2. Clean

All activities and future development should work with natural processes to contribute to environmental health.

• 3. Green

Natural features and topography should form a green infrastructure for the region.

• 4. Connected

Connections with the area’s natural and cultural heritage should be restored and maintained.

• 5. Open

Existing features and views should be maintained. Density and design should not be allowed to create a visual barrier to the water.

Principles as set out in the Town of Midland’s Terms of Reference for the Unimin Waterfront Master Plan

principles for the study

• 6. Accessible

Waterfront activity should be serviced by public transit and roadways. The waterfront should be safe and accessible to all members of society. Where feasible, the water’s edge should be open to public access.

• 7. Usable

The waterfront should support a mix of public and private uses.

• 8. Diverse

The waterfront should provide diverse landscapes, places, wildlife habitats, uses, programs and experiences.

• 9. Affordable

Waterfront development and management should provide opportunities for economic renewal and for effjcient use of resources. When possible, social, environmental and economic objectives should be integrated with each other.

• 10. Attractive

Design and landscaping should protect, enhance and create distinctive and memorable places along the waterfront.

possibilities...a place to live

gravenhurst

waterfront neighbourhoods

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collingwood shipyards

waterfront neighbourhoods

possibilities...a place to live

dockside green, victoria

waterfront neighbourhoods

possibilities...a place to live

port credit village

waterfront neighbourhoods

possibilities - a vibrant place culture seasonal play entertainment markets attractions & destinations

possibilities - a vibrant place museums and galleries retail play architecture attractions & destinations

possibilities - a place to walk and cycle boardwalk combined promenade informal path trails & paths

possibilities - a place to gather & play beach formal play spaces plazas

• pen spaces

table exercises

Group Activity

Discussion of possible components of development concepts.

Using copies of the design concepts, discuss:

• What you like best
• What needs to change
• What needs to be added

Using the photographs provided, collage the ones your group feels are most representative of the character of Midland’s new waterfront.

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