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 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: • Pool expansion; • Use of air space/higher stories; • Revenue-generating opportunities/partnerships; • Consideration of arts/events space; • Options presented should include the most cost-effective option, 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
BRENNAN PARK ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY h Gillett, Engagement Lead us Planning, Design & Engagement
NTRODUCTION o-part engagement process 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 ority? What is your vision for the future of Brennan Park fields and ds? What do you see happening here in the future?
WHAT WE HEARD RECREATION CENTRE
WHAT WE DID vities akeholder mapping with staff akeholder interviews 12 interviews • nline survey 1032 fully completed • 869 partially completed • 4004 comments • -person events Approximately 150 participants, 723 • 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 . • Respond to and prepare for Squamish’s 1% 4% rapidly growing population, address aging or inadequate infrastructure 17% • Brennan Park plays an important role in the community 47% • Responsible government spending, matching investment to Squamish’s ability to pay for amenities 31% • Reservations about increasing property taxes 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 . 27% • Make efficient use of existing facilities • Minimize impacts on parking and green 54% space • Minimize disruption of service 20% • Be cost effective Expand & Upgrade - Option 1 • Good investment over time 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 Upgrade to Existing Facilities Phase 26% 33% 27% 14% 8-Lane Lap Pool Phase 24% 24% 31% 21% Second Ice Arena Phase 31% 17% 18% 34% Wellness and Arts Centre Phase 20% 26% 24% 30% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 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 o Multi-use track, new courts and fields, water park Upgrade existing facilities, rather than adding new facilities o Changerooms, pool, gym / fitness facilities Community gathering spaces o Seating areas, coffee shops, meeting rooms Inclusive, accessible and user-friendly spaces to meet the needs of diverse community members We’ve got the right mix
WHAT WE HEARD FIELDS & LANDS
WHAT WE HEARD: VISION he community’s vision for the Brennan Park fields and lands is or 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.
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 . Affordable programs and services 20% Inclusion and accessibility 17% Healthy communities and individuals 14% Shared use of facilities 14% Consideration of the natural environment 11% Financial responsibility 9% Social partnerships and collaboration 9% Commercial partnerships 6% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
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 ) Play Hub 35% 21% 16% 11% 6% 5% 3% 3% Multi-use Event Hub 19% 24% 21% 16% 11% 5% 3% 1% Field Expansion Hub 15% 16% 17% 15% 15% 11% 8% 4% “Dirt” Hub 9% 15% 18% 16% 15% 12% 9% 5% Gateway & Transportation Hub 13% 10% 12% 14% 15% 15% 12% 9% Off-leash dog area/trail 1% 6% 6% 8% 13% 17% 19% 30% Commercial Hub 2% 4% 7% 10% 14% 16% 21% 26% Campground facilities 2% 5% 4% 11% 12% 17% 26% 23% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 1, Highest priority 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, Lowest priority
WHAT WE HEARD: MAPPING Community members value the diversity of programming offered and the central location as a community hub 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)
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