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DRAFT PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION #2 Dufferin Park Master Plan City of Brantford October 15, 2019 SESSION AGENDA DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN ARRIVAL & SIGN-IN 5:00 OPENING REMARKS 5:15 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 5:20 PRESENTATION


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PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION #2

October 15, 2019

City of Brantford

Dufferin Park Master Plan

DRAFT

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SESSION AGENDA

DUFFERIN PARK MASTER PLAN ARRIVAL & SIGN-IN OPENING REMARKS WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS PRESENTATION NEXT STEPS CLOSING REMARKS 5:00 5:15 5:20 5:25 6:30 6:55

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PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION

L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T S

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The MBTW Group

Jon Joyce, Principal

Stakeholders

Lima Architects Inc.

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PROJECT GOAL

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The goal of the study is to create a new, comprehensive Master Plan for Dufferin Park that will:

Effectively guide the future redevelopment of the Park. Ensure the Park and the amenities are developed in a way that is feasible and cohesive. Provide recommendations for implementation, including cost and phasing.

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Identify & Assess Existing Conditions Draft Concept Plans

Final Master Plan Consultation Framework Review Field Investigation

PIC #1 PIC #2 Analyze and Consolidate Feedback Preferred Concept Plan Detailed Evaluation Preliminary Evaluation

PROJECT TIMELINE

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WE ARE HERE

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AREA CONTEXT

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Site Boundary LEGEND

D u f f e r i n A v e n u e S t P a u l A v e n u e P a r k s i d e D r i v e Brant Avenue Preston Blvd. Palmerston Avenue
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McDonald School For The Blind Christ The King School Lansdowne-Costain Public School

Margaret Chandler Heritage House Lawrence Street

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SITE CONTEXT

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LEGEND Site Boundary TOTAL AREA

  • Tennis Court (6)
  • Parking Lot (±85 spaces)
  • Playground (climber & swings)
  • Lawn Bowling Green (2)
  • Ball Diamond
  • Junior Soccer Field (with goal

posts) 7.5 acres SIZE EXISTING FEATURES

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Residential Low Density Christ The King School

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McDonald School For The Blind Margaret Chandler Heritage House

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EXISTING SITE FEATURES

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Dufferin Club

Dufferin Club Dufferin Club Tennis Courts Lawn Bowling Green Playground Swing Set Parking Area Junior Soccer Ball Diamond
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SUMMARY OF PIC #1

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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2019

  • 1. Project Team Welcome and Introductions
  • 2. Review of Site Context and Existing Conditions
  • 3. Exploration of Programming Possibilities
  • 4. Presentation of Design Study A, B & C
  • 5. Table Group Discussions
  • 6. Question & Answer Period

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Participants at PIC #1

290

Comments

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DESIGN STUDY A

  • A. Axial
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Park amenities are organized branching off of a central axis.

Storage W/C Drop Off

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t i m a l p l a y v a l u e . Tennis (4) Tennis (4) Open Play Lawn Arrival Lawn Play Parking (32) Landscape Planting Landscape Buffer Shade Structure Gathering Area Potential Future Trail Connection Landscape Buffer Bio-swale Christ The King School
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School For The Blind Margaret Chandler Heritage House Residential Low Density S t P a u l A v e n u e Shade Structure Berm Multi-Use Skills Court Heritage Plaque Potential Lawn Bowling Greens
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DESIGN STUDY B

  • B. Loop
5 10 20 50m 1:1000

Park amenities are organized around a looping trail.

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S t P a u l A v e n u e Tennis (6) Pickleball (4) Open Play Lawn Arrival Lawn Play Parking (32) W/C Storage Landscape Buffer Shade Structure Potential Future Trail Connection Christ The King School
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t i m a l p l a y v a l u e . Woodland Buffer Berm Berm Exercise Station Exercise Station Exercise Station Shade Structure Potential Lawn Bowling Greens Beach Volleyball Courts
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DESIGN STUDY C

  • C. Multiple Loops & Zones
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Park amenities are grouped in zones along looping trails.

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t i m a l p l a y v a l u e . Tennis (6) Open Meadow/ Lawn Open Play Lawn Parking (40) Shade Structure Landscape Buffer Landscape Buffer Bio-swale Christ The King School
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School For The Blind Margaret Chandler Heritage House Residential Low Density S t P a u l A v e n u e Pickleball (2) Open Play Lawn Viewing Lawn Storage W/C Waiting Wall with Sign/Plaque Multi-Use Skills Court Play Trellis/Gathering Area Mulch Path Drop Off

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Berm Berm Exercise Station Exercise Station Exercise Station
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PIC #1 QUESTIONS

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  • 1. What do you think the priorities should be for the park?
  • 2. What do you like about each of the Design Studies and why?
  • Design Study A
  • Design Study B
  • Design Study C
  • 3. Is there anything else you would like the design team to consider?

Participants at PIC #1 were asked the following questions:

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SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD

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Having the tennis courts split up is best

Plant trees to provide a screen/buffer

Like the open, green space for play

Like the pedestrian, walking loop Improved play area Washroom building

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Like the multi-use skills court

Concerned about noise from pickleball courts

Don’t like the berm along the street

Concerned about volleyball courts

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Sports Courts 37% Site Circulation 20% Buildings + Structures 14% Play Areas 11% Landscape + Buffers 9% Other 9%

SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD

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SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD

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SPORTS COURTS

Tennis (42 comments)

  • Priority program element
  • 6-8 courts with separation (2 areas)
  • Viewing area (berm or bleachers)
  • Shade (not trees)
  • Tournament staging

Pickleball (34 comments)

  • Priority program element (rapid growth of sport)
  • 4 designated courts
  • Maximize separation from residential (noise)

Multi-use Court (11 comments)

  • Priority program element (flexible use)
  • Accommodate multiple sports / activities

Volleyball (12 comments)

  • Maintenance + operations concerns
  • Safety (cleanliness) concerns

Bocce (6 comments)

  • Positive program addition
  • Multi-generational activity opportunity

SITE CIRCULATION

Vehicular Access + Parking (29 comments)

  • Priority program element
  • Support for maintain existing entrance
  • Preference for more spaces (40+)
  • Support emergency services
  • Accessible

Pedestrian Walkways / Trails (17 comments)

  • Multi-use
  • Access throughout the park
  • Connections to park edges

Fitness Loop / Stations (13 comments)

  • Multi-generational activity opportunity
  • Promotes health and fitness
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SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD

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PLAY AREAS

Open Lawn (16 comments)

  • Provides flexible use
  • Allows for active and passive activities
  • Maximizes use of park
  • Picnic / events opportunities

Playground (9 comments)

  • Priority program element
  • Improved equipment (safe / accessible)

Splash Pad (7 comments)

  • Desirable element

BUILDINGS + STRUCTURES

Office Space (10 comments) Storage (9 comments) Washrooms (7 comments) Concession / Kitchen (3 comments) Change Rooms (2 comments)

OTHER

Flexible / Efficient Spaces (5 comments) Site Lighting (3 comments) Park Operations (2 comments) Lawn Bowling – remain (2 comments) Baseball – remain (2 comment)

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PIC #1

DESIGN STUDY A DESIGN STUDY B DESIGN STUDY C PREFERRED MASTER PLAN

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PREFERRED MASTER PLAN

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Asphalt paved trail Multi-use court Open lawn area

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New parking lot Accessible washroom & equipment storage Tennis courts Playground Shade structure with seating

A B C D E F

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PREFERRED MASTER PLAN

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Incorporate heritage plaque Matching roof line and pillars

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PHASING STRATEGY

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PHASE 1

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  • Demolition of existing softball;
  • Construction of new tennis courts, including Shade Structure;
  • Construction of new lawn bowling (off-site)
  • Installation of area specific landscape and site furniture.
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PHASE 2

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  • Construction of Play Area (including St Paul Avenue edge);
  • Construction of Multi-use Skills Court;
  • Construction of playground Shade Structure;
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways;
  • Installation of area specific landscape and site furniture.
  • Demolition of existing Dufferin Club;

Demolition of existing lawn bowling;

  • Demolition of existing Tennis Courts;

Demolition of existing Playground;

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PHASE 3

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  • Demolition of a portion (approximately half) of the existing parking lot;
  • Construction of Universal Washroom and Storage Building (470ft2), including servicing upgrades;
  • Construction of Open Lawn Area;
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways / connections;
  • Installation of area specific landscape and site furniture.
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PHASE 4

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  • Demolition of remaining existing parking lot;
  • Construction of new Parking Area;
  • Demolition and construction would ideally occur during Fall, when park facility use decreases;
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways / connections;
  • Installation of area specific landscape and site furniture.
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PRELIMINARY COST SUMMARY

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PHASE 1 : $845,000

  • Demolition of existing softball
  • New tennis courts, and shade structure
  • Installation of landscape and site furniture

PHASE 2 : $840,000

  • Demolition of existing lawn bowling
  • Demolition of existing Tennis Courts
  • Demolition of existing playground
  • Demolition of Dufferin Club building
  • Construction of Play Area
  • Construction of Multi-use Skills Court
  • Construction of playground Shade Structure
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways
  • Installation of landscape and site furniture

PHASE 3 : $660,000

  • Demolition of a portion of the existing parking lot
  • Universal Washroom and Storage Building (470ft2)
  • Construction of Open Lawn Area
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways
  • Installation of landscape and site furniture

PHASE 4 : $395,000

  • Demolition of remaining existing parking lot
  • Construction of new Parking Area
  • Construction of pedestrian walkways
  • Installation of landscape and site furniture

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TOTAL : $2,740,000.00 (Including contingencies)

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NEXT STEPS

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Thank You!

Contact: Email: parksandtrails@brantford.ca Phone: (519) 759-4150 ext. 5524