Carrville Community Centre, Library, and District ParkPublic Information Session 2 | July 9 2020

Agenda• Opening remarks from

Ward 4 Councilor Sandra Yeung Racco

• Introduction

• Work done to date

• Context and Program

• Project Goals

• Current Design

• Next Steps

• Mentimeter Questions throughout!

Introduction

LEARN MOVECONNECT

CREATEPLAY

SUPPORT

RECHARGE

IMPROVE

EXPLORE

Improving Community Wellbeing

Work done to dateThis is a continuation of work that began in 2017!

Work done to dateStudies and Reports

FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING & PLANNING SUMMARY

Topographic Survey

Arborist Report

Geomorphic Assessment (Meander Belt)

Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

Geotechnical Investigation Report

Functional Servicing Report

Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment and Hydrogeological Assessment Report

Natural Heritage Evaluation

Active Together Master Plan (ATMP) 2018

Functional Programming and Planning Summary 2019

Work done to datePublic Meeting 1 and Online Survey

Engagement created a forum for the discussion about programs and experiences. The goal was to reflect the residents’ ideas of a great community.

We shared guiding principles on Experience, Access & Site. This provided opportunities for attendees to offer input.

Public Engagement Date: Sept.18 2017Number of attendees : 30

Online survey date : Aug. 2017Number of responses :350

Work done to datePublic Meeting 1 and Online Survey

The consultation process indicated support for the project as a whole with what was a strong desire expressed for the following activities:

• Skating• Aquatics • Learning• Passive exercise• Creating• Socializing• Viewing

The input reveals the desire for a centrethat is oriented to passive activities; a neighborhood focus as opposed to a regional centre suited for training or competition.

Work done to datePerkins&Will MBTWRFP for Design Consulting Services closed in September 2019 and Consultant Award in December 2019.

Perkins & Will with MBTW were the successful proponents.

The Perkins & Will team consists of a group of dedicated consultants who have vast experience in the design of community facilities throughout Ontario and beyond.

Notable completed projects include:Aaniin Community Centre and Library –Markham Oak Ridges Community Centre – Richmond Hill York Recreation Centre – Toronto Cornell Community Centre and Library -MarkhamMeadowvale Community Centre - Mississauga

Work done to date Tours: Learning from Others

Design Team, City of Vaughan / Vaughan Public Libraries toured 6 facilities prior to starting design including:

Aaniin Community Centre and Library –

Markham

Oak Ridges Community Centre – Richmond

Hill

York Recreation Centre – Toronto

Meadowvale Community Centre and

Library – Mississauga

North Thornhill Community Centre,

Pleasant Ridge Library – Vaughan

Vellore Village Community Centre,

Vellore Village Library – Vaughan

Context and ProgramUnderstanding the site and development of the programming

Context and Program

Existing site offers many great opportunities

- Easily accessed by many modes of travel

- Range of experiences

- Adjacent to a protected ravine environment

- Will act as catalyst for development

- Slope affords potential for outlook and exciting park uses

Topography and natural edges

Context and ProgramProposed ProgramLibraryAquatics and Change RoomsFitnessGymTrackMulti-purposeSupport and Admin. PartnerExterior Ice and Park Change Rooms

The program may include a range of spaces that can serve many activities.

Each program component will be designed to be accessible, comfortable and easily connected to the common public spaces.

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Context and ProgramProposed ProgramOpen Space Tennis Courts Basketball CourtPlaygroundWater PlaySkate Trail Active zoneLibrary TerraceChildcare outdoor playTrails/flex/shade/seatingFitness and Activity Area

The park program includes a family zone ,active zone and passive zones. There will be access to skate change rooms, seasonal washrooms, and mechanical and equipment support for the skate trail.

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Project Goals Before designing we collectively set the following goals to guide us through the process and help us make decisions

Project Goals Six measures of success WELCOMING TO ALL: inclusive of all generations, genders

and cultures

STRONG PLACEMAKING: common spaces that support

community activities

A VIBRANT PARK: a range of park experiences

HIGHER SUSTAINABILITY: strive for a better relationship with

the environment

BEST VALUE: provide an enduring civic investment

A HEALTHY COMMUNITY: support pursuit of wellbeing in a

post Covid 19 world

Project Goals Welcoming to all

Adults Youth

ChildrenMany Cultures

Older AdultsMany Abilities

Project Goals Strong Placemaking

Gathering and Viewing Playing

Making and Displaying ArtPerformance

Cooking and Eating Studying and Learning

Project Goals Vibrant park experience

Many Modes of Exploration A Welcoming Impression

Engaging Public Interactions Casual Friend/Family Gathering

Use Through All SeasonsSpecial Events

Project Goals Higher Sustainability • Energy efficiency• Higher indoor air quality• Options for travelling to the site

that are environmentally friendly• Multiple ways of getting to the

site• Green education opportunities • Water conservation • Onsite renewable energy (solar

panels)• Low Impact Design (L.I.D.) site

design • LEED Gold Certification

Project Goals Best Value • Provide an enduring design• A constructible approach • Long lasting materials • Efficient planning • Keep maintenance in mind• Flexible over time

Project Goals A healthy community

Post Covid 19

• Health promotion that addresses COVID-19 space and distance needs

• Investigating service adaptations that may result in changes to program capacity

• Implement risk mitigation by preventing viral transmission through education, technology and mechanical systems

Current DesignThe decision-making process and current design

Current DesignExisting Site : topography and trees

Current DesignBuilt Context Analysis

naturalized east from north-east to south-east

adjacent institutions: school and church

details of future development unknown

Built Context

Current DesignSite Access Analysis

primary pedestrian access from south and west

vehicle access exclusively from south and west

potential connections to trail system

Site Access

Current DesignSite Plan

Current DesignSite Plan

THE RIGHT FIT FOR THE SITE

INTEGRATE BUILDING WITH PARK

CREATE A CONTINUOUS EXPERIENCE

Current DesignPedestrian Movement building acts as a gateway into the park

central promenade showcases interior and exterior program

good pedestrian and transit connectivity onto site

south parking moved closer to building

moments of nature intermingled with park program

Current DesignPublic Passage Space and room planning frame a central public boulevard showcasing interior and exterior programs

Distinct program and expression identifies a route within the building the extents into the park

Current DesignSite MicroclimateGently sculpted landscapes dissipate the westerly winds and negotiate the topography

Current DesignSafety ConsiderationsGood visibility into and out from the entry court to the park view plaza

Current DesignLower Level

Current DesignUpper Level

Current DesignSection: Entry and Library

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

Current DesignWest entry interior

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

Current DesignLibrary interior

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

Current DesignSouth Entry Lobby

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

Current DesignPark view plaza and west entry

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

Current DesignBuilding Perspective

Early conceptual rendering – final design and material selections to be developed

District Park – design concept

Current Design

Integrate building and park

Linked by a continuous promenade

Use sloping site to create moments of overlook and vista

Building and park pavilion can create thresholds to park spaces

Bring nature forward through naturalized elements

Highlight presence of Oak Ridges Morraine

Promote visibility of natural processes such as storm water infiltration

Become a green teacher of the natural amenities of the site

District Park – design concept

Current Design

Next StepsProcess and timeline

Online surveyThank you for joining us. Let’s continue the conversation online.

Visit vaughan.ca/CarrvilleCC and participate in the online survey to leave questions and provide comments and feedback.

Thank You.