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Introductions Background Recreation Centre Usage Growth Project Steps to date MODUS Presentation Framing & messaging What we heard Next steps BACKGROUND Rec Centre requires replacement or significant upgrades and
Introductions Background
MODUS Presentation
Next steps
BACKGROUND
Rec Centre requires replacement or significant upgrades and expansion Brennan Park fields and lands require clear direction to guide long-term decision making
BACKGROUND
HAT Council endorse the Decision Statement, Scope of Engagement, and set the Level of Engagement at volve for the Public Engagement of renovations and expansion to Brennan Park Recreation Centre as esented February 20, 2018, with the additional feedback from Council:
and a cost comparison to a brand-new facility. ND THAT Council endorse the Decision Statement, Scope of Engagement, and set the Level Engagement at Involve for the Public Engagement to define a common vision and goals for ennan Park (Centennial Way to Finch Drive) as presented February 20, 2018.
DUS presented preliminary summary to Council July 24, 2018
h Gillett, Engagement Lead us Planning, Design & Engagement
NTRODUCTION
Brennan Park Recreation Centre renovation/expansion or replacement Brennan Park fields and lands visioning
OMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OALS
To involve community members in reviewing basic layout plans and phasing for the Brennan Park Recreation Centre upgrades and expansion To involve community members in developing a vision and goals for the surrounding Brennan Park fields and lands
ESIRED OUTCOMES
sed awareness of the planning process for the recreation centre, Brennan Park, fields and ds and the upcoming Real Estate Strategy derstanding of preferences for the three proposed options, as well as project phasing for the reation centre as gathered for a vision and set of values for Brennan Park fields and lands mately, an understanding of public values and priorities to guide decision making about nnan Park Recreation Centre and the surrounding fields and lands
RAMING & MESSAGING: ROCESS
RAMING & MESSAGING: UNDING
ding for the Brennan Park Recreation Centre, ds and lands will need to be prioritized within broader facility upgrade and replacement eds of all the District’s operations. Funding rces could be grants, taxation, borrowing, fees, draising and sponsorship. wever, the first step is to determine what the mmunity wants and needs at Brennan Park, and w much it will cost.
RAMING & MESSAGING: KEY QUESTIONS
nnan Park Recreation Centre How would you rate your support for an increase in investment in Squamish recreation facilities nerally, recognizing that the larger the investment, the larger the need for funding mechanisms ch as: property taxes, user fees, grants, borrowing, private sponsorship)? ase let us know why. Which option do you prefer? y do you prefer [the option that you selected]? f “expand and upgrade” is ultimately selected, how would you prioritize the phasing of the grades and expansions in Options 1 and 2, given that available funding will likely require a phased proach over time? Have we got the right mix of features, i.e. are there features proposed that you do not support, or ve we missed features that you’d like to see (keeping in mind that additional features would increas budget and timeline)?
RAMING & MESSAGING: KEY QUESTIONS
nnan Park fields and lands What values should guide future decisions about Brennan k fields and lands? What kind of activities do you think should happen within Brennan Park surrounding lands/fields, and in what
What is your vision for the future of Brennan Park fields and ds? What do you see happening here in the future?
RECREATION CENTRE
WHAT WE DID
vities akeholder mapping with staff akeholder interviews
nline survey
comments
WHAT WE HEARD: FUNDING
T h e c o m m u n ity e n g a g e m e n t re s u lts d e m o n s tra te ap p e tite fo r in c re a s e d in v e s tm e n t in Squ a m is h re c re a tio n a l fa c ilitie s .
rapidly growing population, address aging
community
matching investment to Squamish’s ability to pay for amenities
taxes
1% 4% 17% 31% 47%
1 - Strongly Oppose 2 - Oppose 3 - Neutral 4 - Support 5 - Strongly Support
WHAT WE HEARD: OPTIONS
T h e c o m m u n ity e n g a g e m e n t re s u lts s h o w a s tro n g p re fe re n c e fo r a n u p g ra d e /re n o v a tio n o f th e B re n n a n P a rk Re c re a tio n Ce n tre a s o p p o s e d to a re b u ild .
space
54% 20% 27% Expand & Upgrade - Option 1 Expand & Upgrade - Option 2 Replace - Option 3
WHAT WE HEARD: PHASING
T h e c o m m u n ity a p p e a rs to b e d iv id e d a s to wh a t p h a s e o f th e u p g ra d e s s h o u ld b e p rio ritize d firs t
20% 31% 24% 26% 26% 17% 24% 33% 24% 18% 31% 27% 30% 34% 21% 14% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Wellness and Arts Centre Phase Second Ice Arena Phase 8-Lane Lap Pool Phase Upgrade to Existing Facilities Phase
1, Highest priority 2 3 4, Lowest priority
WHAT WE HEARD: PHASING
en we compared the answers of different demographics, the answers were fairly consistent ept for the following observations: espondents under 19 ranked the second ice sheet as the number one priority more often han other respondents espondents between 20-29 ranked the second ice sheet at the fourth priority more often han other respondents espondents over 60 chose the 8-lane pool as a first priority less often than other respondents
WHAT WE HEARD: WHAT’S ISSING
Suggestions for new sports facilities
Upgrade existing facilities, rather than adding new facilities
Community gathering spaces
Inclusive, accessible and user-friendly spaces to meet the needs of diverse community members We’ve got the right mix
FIELDS & LANDS
WHAT WE HEARD: VISION
he community’s vision for the Brennan Park fields and lands is
brings the community together, promotes active and healthy living and is a fun, safe and playful hub for Squamish.
WHAT WE HEARD: VALUES
T h e m o s t c o m m o n v a lu e s to g u id e fu tu re d e c is io n s ab o u t B re n n a n P a rk F ie ld s a n d L a n d s in c lu d e a ffo rd a b le p ro g ra m s a n d s e rv ic e s , in c lu s io n a n d a c c e s s ib ility , h e a lth y c o m m u n itie s a n d in d iv id u a ls , a n d s h a re d u s e o f fa c ilitie s .
6% 9% 9% 11% 14% 14% 17% 20% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Commercial partnerships Social partnerships and collaboration Financial responsibility Consideration of the natural environment Shared use of facilities Healthy communities and individuals Inclusion and accessibility Affordable programs and services
WHAT WE HEARD: ACTIVITIES
Co m m u n ity m e m b e rs p la c e th e m o s t v a lu e o n are a s fo r p la y (p la y g ro u n d s , s p ra y p a rk ), ev e n ts (lo g g e rs s p o rts , c o n c e rts , fe s tiv a ls , s p o rtin g e v e n ts ) a n d re c re a tio n (fie ld s , c o u rts )
2% 2% 1% 13% 9% 15% 19% 35% 5% 4% 6% 10% 15% 16% 24% 21% 4% 7% 6% 12% 18% 17% 21% 16% 11% 10% 8% 14% 16% 15% 16% 11% 12% 14% 13% 15% 15% 15% 11% 6% 17% 16% 17% 15% 12% 11% 5% 5% 26% 21% 19% 12% 9% 8% 3% 3% 23% 26% 30% 9% 5% 4% 1% 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Campground facilities Commercial Hub Off-leash dog area/trail Gateway & Transportation Hub “Dirt” Hub Field Expansion Hub Multi-use Event Hub Play Hub
1, Highest priority 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, Lowest priority
WHAT WE HEARD: MAPPING
Community members value the diversity of programming
They value the scenery, green space and natural places to play at would you like to do at Brennan Park in the future? New facilities (water park, turf field, running track, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, etc.) Improved facilities (playground, bike skills/skateboard park) Community amenities (food options, festival/event space)
WHAT WE HEARD: HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY
nnan Park Recreation Centre Community members value the important role that Brennan Park play in their lives and support an increase in recreation funding to address growing population and aging infrastructure Community members value responsible spending Community members would like to make efficient use of existing facilities, minimize impacts
There is no clear direction from the community as to what phase of the upgrades should be prioritized first
WHAT WE HEARD: HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY
nnan Park Fields and Lands Future decisions regarding Brennan Park fields and lands should be guided by the community’s vision for a welcoming and inclusive multi-use gathering place that brings the community together, promotes active and healthy living and is a fun, safe and playful hub for Squamish Decisions should be guided by the priority values of affordable programs and services, inclusion and accessibility, healthy communities and individuals, and shared use of facilities Community members place the most value on areas for play (playgrounds, spray park), events (loggers sports, concerts, festivals, sporting events) and recreation (fields, courts)
Real Estate and Facilities Implementation Master Plan will be developed hich will prioritize infrastructure upgrades within all District facility needs, d recommend funding options (2019)
ll be applied for from upper levels of government, and corporate sponsorship ll be explored (2018-2019)
Brennan Park Master Plan for the surrounding fields and lands will be veloped, shaped from the public engagement received (2019) nancial impacts to the community will be brought back for discussion prior any final investment decision.
Next Steps
ARALLEL PROCESS
EFS ster an
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Funding Plan
HAT Council receive for information the key findings on public ngagement for the expansion and upgrading of Brennan Park ecreation Centre and the vision and goals for the surrounding fields nd parkland as presented October 2, 2018.
Thank you! Questions?