NANAIMO WATERFRONT WALKWAY WELCOME! Share your Ideas! Input provided by the public will help to develop a vision for Nanaimo’s Waterfront Walkway. We invite the public to share their ideas, concerns and any other items they would like to be considered throughout the design of this walkway. WHAT IS A PUBLIC WATERFRONT WALKWAY? Public waterfront walkways are linear public corridors that offer recreational opportunities, commuter connections, public art, shared public spaces and natural amenities and can connect historic sites, neighborhoods, and retail areas. They have the ability to attract residents and visitors alike. Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
PROJECT AND CONSULTATION PROCESS We’re HERE Determine needs Identify Develop overall Finalize MAY OPEN and level of use opportunities, alignment and conceptual plan HOUSES and establish user challenges and options and schedule Define overall requirements for constraints Objectives and various segments associated with Vision each section May May 2017 y June 2017 October 2017 2017 ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY VISION During this stage of engagement and planning, we want to: How would you like the Waterfront Walkway to look? What would attract you to it most and how would you like to use it? Hear your vision Understand for the future of which values are the Waterfront important to you Please share your Walkway ideas with us. Your feedback will be used to draft the vision for the waterfront and help guide the design of the walkway. HOW DOES SHARING A WHAT ROLE WILL THE VISION HELP GUIDE THE VALUES YOU SHARE WITH US DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAY? WATERFRONT WALKWAY? A vision is an idea of a desired future, and We will use these values to help guide the provides a framework to guide decisions required to design a walkway decision-making as it relates to the that reflects what is important to the design of the future route. residents of Nanaimo. A strong vision should: Here are some examples of different values that could relate to the Waterfront Walkway: >> Natural >> Community space >> Inclusive >> Accessible Consider Inspire Include >> Attractive future needs desired outcomes >> Playful and benefits >> Beautiful >> Movement >> Recreation Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
GUIDANCE: POLICIES AND PLANS City of Nanaimo Nanaimo STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Transportation Master Plan 2016-2019 planNanaimo Ofcial Community Plan PLANNANAIMO (OFFICIAL STRATEGIC PLAN NANAIMO TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY PLAN, 2008) (2016-2019 UPDATE) MASTER PLAN (2014) Trail Implementation Plan Harbourfront Walkway at McGregor Park Pipers Lagoon Trail MASTER PLAN Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants Ltd. Lanarc Consultants Ltd. February 2005 FRAMING THE FUTURE Westwood Lake Trail Third Street Park Trail S o u t h D o w n t o w n WATERFRONT I n i t i a t i v e Vi s i o n a n d G u i d i n g P r i n c i p l e s December 2013 Adopted in May 2007 TRAIL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TRAILS, RECREATION AND SOUTH DOWNTOWN CULTURE MASTER PLAN (2005) WATERFRONT INITIATIVE (2013) (2007) SCHEDULE I OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 2008 NO. 6500 Newcastle + Brechin DEPARTURE BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Neighbourhood Plan NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS CITY OF NANAIMO May 2006 DEPARTURE BAY NEWCASTLE AND BRECHIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (2008) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (2011) NANAIMO DOWNTOWN PLAN REFERENCE DOCUMENT April 2002 City of Nanaimo Official Community Plan Policy Section of Reference Document was adopted as part of the City of Nanaimo Official Community Plan on 2002-May-27 in Bylaw No. 6000.038 Amendments approved 2004-Dec-13 for Sections 3.2, 4.9.3, 4.9.4, 4.9.10, 5.1 and 5.2 DOWNTOWN PLAN (2002) SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD CHASE RIVER NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (2010) PLAN (1999) Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
POTENTIAL WATERFRONT WALKWAY ROUTE d R a y B d n o m am H ( D e p a r t u r e Departure Bay to B a S1 y R d BC Ferries Terminal I s l a n d Northfield Rd H i g h way N B r e c hin Rd ( Meredith Rd Strathmore St Boundary Ave Esteva n BC Ferries Terminal R d S2 C r in res uffe to Millstone River D ton Rd g Waddin St George St Termina l Ave Bush St N Townsite R d Stewart Ave Maffeo Sutton Park to S3 Pacifica Bo w en Rd ( C o m o x R d Machleary St Pine St ( Wallac Boat Basin to Cameron Te rminal Ave S4 Fro J i n g l e P o t R d S e c o n d S t e Island Wentworth St St n e t ( v S Fitzwilliam St t A d r a Franklyn St w o H Third St Albert St e v Cameron Island to South A Milton St h Fourth St S5 a i Pine s e Downtown Waterfront k a S W t t Parkway S ( l o F i f t h S t c i N o m Nanai e Victoria Rd v South Downtown A e c u S6 r Waterfront to Nanaimo B Estuary S e v e n t h S t Old Victoria Rd e v A s Rd k d r R a P e s Lak e n i M o d m Islan o Nanai o w d Hare Hig Tenth h St way S d i R k Ma ( Rd g n ldi e Fi Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
SECTION Departure Bay to BC Ferries Terminal 1 How would you use this section of the walkway? What would Things we need to consider: you like to see here? Currently pedestrian only pathway Riparian property rights Limited space Archaeological impacts Geotechnical conditions (slope stability, etc.) With a Mobility Bicycle Rollerblade/ Sightsee/ Enjoy Public Spaces Walk/Run Device Skateboard Nature Impacts to existing trees (Accessible) Connections and accessibility to the pathway Stewart Avenue intersection Opportunities to keep in mind: Provision of adequate space for multi-use pathway Connection from Departure Bay Beach to BC Ferries Terminal Potential to make improvements to Kinsmen Park and improve accessibility and connection to Departure Bay Centennial Park Beach access Boardwalk to minimize environmental impacts and avoid other constraints Incorporation of Green Shores design Overall wayfinding improvements and community connectivity Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
SECTION BC Ferries Terminal to Millstone River 2 How would you use this section of the walkway? What would Things we need to consider: you like to see here? Suncor Overpass is low Right of way needed for walkway Limited space High pedestrian/vehicle volumes in summer months at boat launch and summer markets With a Mobility Bicycle Rollerblade/ Sightsee/ Enjoy Public Spaces Walk/Run Existing pathway is narrow and in poor Device Skateboard Nature condition in certain sections (Accessible) Geotechnical conditions (slope stability, etc.) Some segments considered final design Few public access points Opportunities to keep in mind: Connection from Departure Bay to Downtown Nanaimo Retail revitalization Extend bicycle friendly pathway Wayfinding Interim routes until property can be acquired Observation opportunities for marine activities and lookout locations for Newcastle Island Connections to marina and yacht club Potential for improvements through future development Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
SECTION Maffeo Sutton Park to Pacifica 3 How would you use this section of the walkway? What would Things we need to consider: you like to see here? Currently pedestrian oriented pathway (not multi-use) Interim design in place Accommodation of high volume seasonal events Archeological impacts must be With a Mobility Bicycle Rollerblade/ Sightsee/ Enjoy Public Spaces Walk/Run accommodated Device Skateboard Nature Draft Maffeo Sutton Park Plan in (Accessible) place Opportunities to keep in mind: “Destination” for City of Nanaimo considering attractions and amenities along the route Connection to Newcastle Island Ferry Connections to marine activities Higher quality materials due to attractions and park uses Potential cycling connection to Front Street Observation opportunities to waterfront, marine activities and lookout locations for Newcastle and Protection Islands Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
SECTION Boat Basin to Cameron Island 4 How would you use this section of the walkway? What would Things we need to consider: you like to see here? Currently pedestrian oriented route (not multi-use) No cycling connections currently Popular route year-round, accommodation of all users could be a challenge With a Mobility Bicycle Rollerblade/ Sightsee/ Enjoy Public Spaces Walk/Run Walkway constrained by adjacent Device Skateboard Nature businesses (patios, displays, signs, etc.) (Accessible) Private property and privacy impacts Geotechnical considerations at McGregor Park Opportunities to keep in mind: Segment design considered final, rehabilitation opportunities where needed Extend existing promenade pathway and improve public spaces Improve cycling connection and facilities along Front Street Improve connection to Gabriola Ferry Terminal Connections to waterfront businesses Observation opportunities to waterfront, marine activities, businesses, and lookout locations Learn more at: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/WaterfrontWalkway
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