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Neighbourhood Decision Making

SOUTHWEST LONDON2019 Idea Proposals

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School yard upgrades at St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School will include a water bottle station and the addition of soccer nets to existing posts.

“We propose a water bottle holder station because we don’t like when people leave their water bottles on the ground. We would like to put the nets on our soccer posts because then we don’t have to run to get our ball when it goes through.”

Total Cost = $5,000

Cost Breakdown:Water bottle station and soccer nets - $5,000

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School Yard Upgrades at St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School

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NEIGHBOURHOOD DECISION MAKING 2019

Southwest Idea # 8478

St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School

We are proposing to add 3 frisbee golf nets in the open fi eld areas of Ashley Oaks Park.

People will be able to spend more time being active outdoors. You can have more fun outside. It would allow people time to practice for free.

Total Cost = $1,800

Cost Breakdown:3 Frisbee Golf Nets - $1,800



Frisbee Golf in Ashley Oaks Park






Ashley Oaks Park

Install an outdoor education reading garden at Ashley Oaks Public School.

The Reading Garden would give the students a sitting area, a place to make friends, to have fun, and a place to explore nature. This fi ts into the kindergarten curriculum, which places an emphasis on exploring the natural environment. Research suggests that connecting to nature helps contribute to children’s mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being.

Total Cost = $20,000

Cost Breakdown:Reading Garden Materials and Installation - $20,000



Outdoor Education Reading Garden at Ashley Oaks Public School






Ashley Oaks Public School

A small playground in the kindergarten play yard at Ashley Oaks Public School.

The kindergarten playground at Ashley Oaks has some phy grass and a small piece of concrete. The yard is fenced in, with views of the primary playground and the community child care outdoor learning space. We propose adding a small playground structure to the space, to allow the children somewhere to play together and enjoy their outdoor time. Many students of our school are refugees and new immigrants to Canada, and would benefi t emotionally and socially from having a happy and safe place to play outdoors.


Cost Breakdown:Playground equipment and installation - $30,000



Kindie Playground at Ashley Oaks Public School






Ashley Oaks Public School

Berkshire Community Garden Tool Shed.

Enhances community involvement. Neighbours walk through every day. People at the Berkshire Club recognize and support the garden. Sifton has helped us with water and a communication board. It improves the environment for all.

Total Cost = $6,500

Cost Breakdown:8 by 10 Metal shed - $4,000; 3m by 3m concrete pad - $2,000; 10m Woodchip path - $500



Berkshire Community Garden Tool Shed






Berkshire Community Garden

The Westview Community Garden located at Westview Baptist Church is open to anyone in the community to rent a plot or to admire in the community. The dedicated waterline running from the church to the garden has damage and needs to be fully replaced.

The Westview Community Garden has been in operation since 2004 and has been a beautiful and thriving garden ever since. Each year the garden has returning gardeners as well as welcomes newcomers. It is one of the few community gardens in the Southwest London region and one of a few community gardens operated independently from the City of London.

Total Cost = $7,500

Cost Breakdown:Waterline replacement - $7,500



Westview Community Garden Waterline






Community Garden Located at Westview Baptist Church

Neighbourhood-led outdoor ice rink in Grand View Park.

It would help families get active in the winter as well as strengthen the sense of community in the winter months.

Total Cost = $3,000

Cost Breakdown:Rink Liner - $1000; Rink boards - $1,500; Shovels and equipment - $500



Ice Rink in Grand View Park






Grand View Park

A little library in our neighbourhood to off er a love of reading for all generations, of sharing rather than owning books, of reading to each other on the benches. Building a vibrant inter-generational neighbourhood community.

It would encourage people visit the park. The little library could be a place where books can be exchanged, spoken of, where people would be disconnected from technology and meet.

Total Cost = $1,600

Cost Breakdown:Little Library and Benches - $1,600



Conversation Benches and Free Little Library in the Robinwood and Foxcroft Neighbourhood






Robinwood and Foxcroft Area

Six picnic tables added to the park for the numerous events and community gatherings.

Widely successful community events are being planned (Yard Sales; BBQ; Movie Nights; Fireworks) and entire streets of residents are coming out of their homes to participate. Picnic tables would provide places to sit. Picnic tables would be used by La Pommeraie School (which borders the park), numerous at-home child care providers in the village and most importantly the residents in the village to come together and celebrate.


Cost Breakdown:6 Picnic Tables - $9,000; 6 concrete pads - $5,700; Pathway additions - $10,000



Community Picnic Tables in Talbot Park






Talbot Park

A half basketball court added to the park.

A basketball court has the ability to bring many health and social benefi ts to our neighbourhood. It can build connections between neighbourhood residents who might not normally interact. Paul Haggis Park currently does not tailor to many young adults and teens in the way that it could, a basketball court could bring these people together for wholesome fun and physical exercise. Additionally, many residents would be more willing to bring their little ones to the children’s park if they can also enjoy the basketball courts before or after the swing sets and slides.


Cost Breakdown:Half basketball court asphalt- $6,000; Asphalt Path-$4,000; Acrylic Back Board-$1,000; Painted Surface-$8000;Stone Seating (2)-$1,000; Seeding of area-$2,000



Basketball Court at Paul Haggis Park






Paul Haggis Park

Enhance existing half basketball court, add a path, seating, and shade trees.

This will add an additional activity at the park for neighbours of all ages to enjoy.


Cost Breakdown:Asphalt pad & nets -$7,000; 2 Armour stone seats -$1,000; Garbage Can -$500; Path to Court - $5,000; Grading and Turf Restoration $5,000; Trees - $5,000; Signage - $250



Basketball and Shade Trees in Belvedere Place Park






Belvedere Place Park

Basketball Court in Westmount Lions Park.

Courts will satisfy a neighbourhood need, get our young people active and bring people together. We need more community places in Westmount that bring people together.


Cost Breakdown:Asphalt, nets and painted lines - $25,000



Basketball Courts in Westmount Lions Park






Westmount Lions Park

Install a gazebo at Raleigh Roundabout Park

Our neighbourhood has lots of young families, young children and some home child care providers. Our park has a high frequency usage but with the heat of the summer the park is almost too hot for small children all day until close to sunset as there is no shade. The gazebo would add a place with shade to the park to allow for longer play dates, creating a healthier lifestyle for the children.


Cost Breakdown:10 x 10 Gazebo - $30,000



Shade Haven in Raleigh Roundabout Park






Raleigh Roundabout Park

Install a set of solar panels on a city roof, or in a park for all to see. This will benefi t the environment by pushing renewable energy forward, while showcasing the current technology behind solar panels.

Progressive action on renewable energies will help push for more renewable energy options, helping give us a fi ghting chance to combat climate change. It will help make the globe a better place, one neighbourhood at a time.


Cost Breakdown:Installation of Solar Array - $30,000



Solar Panels at Civic Gardens






Civic Gardens Complex

Improve the walkway on Huxley St. to include benches and planters.

Making friends is good!


Cost Breakdown:Benches - $5,000; Planters - $4,500; Plants - $500



Huxley Street Walkway Improvement






Huxley Street Walkway

Update the Griffi th Street Park playground with additional elements to attract new young families.

It will allow more children to be able to enjoy the park safely and encourage parents and care providers to play outside with an attractive and safe playground.


Cost Breakdown:Playground elements installed - $15,000



Griffi th Street Park Playground Addition






Griffi th Street Park

Installing bat boxes in parks, especially where there are large populations of mosquitoes.

Bat boxes would increase the bat population in the area, which would help to naturally control the mosquito population in Kensel Park. Neighbours cannot use their backyards in the summer without getting several mosquito bites or spraying themselves down with heavy doses of mosquito repellent. Because of our proximity to the river and the treatment plant, there is a lot of water for mosquitoes to breed. We often see swarms of them every night in and around the area.

Total Cost = $600

Cost Breakdown:Bat Boxes (4) - $200; Poles - $200; Installation - $200; Total $600



Bat Boxes in Greenway Park






Greenway Park & Kensal Park

Install a basketball court in Westbury Park located in the Andover Trails subdivision.

A healthy activity for young adults in the neighborhood to encourage friendships and respect for where we live and the ethnic diversity of the subdivision.


Cost Breakdown:Court, nets, painted lines - $25,000



Basketball Court in Westbury Park






Westbury Park

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