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New Park Design & Community Centre Update Thursday, February 8, 2018 | Public Open House

Thank you for attending this Open House!

Th t d th C lti T ill b tiThe town and the Consulting Team will be presenting: • Project Update• Design Concept for the New Park• Design Concept for the Allan Street Open Space• Design Concepts for the Civic Square• Design Concepts for Wallace Park Redevelopment

C it C t U d t• Community Centre Update

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Wh t h b h i ?

Project Update

What has been happening?:

• Public Open House - November 28, 2017• New Park Design Preferences Survey - open December 1 to January 12 (approx.

400 responses)• December 4 Council Meeting endorsed preparation of concept design for the

proposed Civic Square and a review of the open space next to Wyndham Manor• CoordinatedCoordinated conceptconcept designdesign eexercisexercise iinitiatednitiated forfor SECCSECC NNeeww ParkPark, OpenOpen SpacSpacee

Block, Wallace Park and Civic Square• SECC site and building design continues to evolve

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What have we heard?:

Project Update

• Community wanted to know about the plans for otherparks and open spaces near the SECC New Park site.

• In response, town has studied parks and open spaces

Identify Other Influencing

Parks

Developp , p p pwithin 400m +/- of New Park site to determine how theywill be developed and/or redeveloped in the near future.

• Survey results from the last meeting have been collectedand tabulated

Develop Concept

Designs for Other Parks

and tabulated.• Information has helped guide decision making and

confirm direction for the New Park design.

Interpret SECC Park Survey

Results

N P kNew Park Concept Design

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Project Update

What’s Next?:What s Next?:• Team to receive comments on concept designs presented today• Team to complete concepts for Wallace Park, Open Space Block and Civic Square• Team to review SECC New Park design in response to comments and review parkea o e e S CC e a des g espo se o co e s a d e e pa

designs with Heritage Committee• Present completed park concepts and funding requests for Council approval –

tentatively April 2018

Provide Comments: Chris Mark, Director, Parks & Open Space, Town of Oakville: [email protected]

For more information:www.oakville.ca

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Park & Open Space Concept Development

AA

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New Park

CC Entry Court / Plaza

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DD Allan Street Open Space

Civic Square

Wallace ParkEE

Brantwood PlaygroundFF

Community Centre Site

Pedestrian Linkage

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Community Centre Site

Developing Parks & Open Space Profiles

New Park / CC Entry Court & Plaza

SECC public realm is proposed to have a focus

Passive recreation for the senior communityAllan St Open Space

Civic Square p p pon health, wellness, and community and have strong connections to internal community centre uses and programs. It is anticipated that park users will include patrons of the community centre and people in the local neighbourhood.

Community heritage, celebrations and gatherings

Wallace ParkAll season, active, skills development, , p

Brantwood PlaygroundScaled neighbourhood play ground

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New Park / CC Entry Court & Plaza DesignWhat have we heard?

• New Park Design Surveycompleted, approx. 400responses received

• Survey focused on determiningcommunity preference for eachPark Zone

• Preferences for each Park ZonePreferences for each Park Zonehave been tabulated andranked

• Top ranking park elements havebeen incorporated into thebeen incorporated into thepark design

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Plaza Zone A Top Ranked Elements:

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1. Bosque of Trees2. Horticultural Displays3 Soft Landscaping3. Soft Landscaping4. Grouped Seating5. Single Benches6. Canopy/Shelter

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Plaza Zone B Top Ranked Elements:


1. Bicycle Parking2. Water Feature3 Soft Landscaping3. Soft Landscaping4. Flexible Use Space5. Heritage Interpretation6. Grouped Seating

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Focal Area Top Ranked Elements:


1. Soft Landscaping and Trees2. Flexible Use Space3 Horticultural Displays3. Horticultural Displays4. Lawn Areas5. Picnic Area6. Park Pavilion or Shelter

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Activity Zone Top Ranked Elements:

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1. Water Bottle Refill Station2. Bicycle Parking3 Flexible Use Space3. Flexible Use Space4. Seating5. Small Sport Court6. Play Structure

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Passive/Flex Zone Top Ranked Elements:


1. Soft Landscape and Trees2. Flexible Use Space3 Small Events Area3. Small Events Area4. Movie in the Park5. Single Benches6. Lawn Areas

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Design Style Preference:

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60% Preferred Curvilinear Design

40% Preferred Geometric Design

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Guiding Principles

New Park / CC Entry Court & Plaza Design

• The block is adjacent to the Trafalgar Road Heritage ConservationDistrict and contains the old Trafalgar High School building which is asignificant heritage designated building. Site landscape designshould integrate heritage interpretive elements.

CC New Park

• Landscape spaces are designed to be closely related to the newcommunity centre uses and programs and will also service thelocal neighbourhood.

• Landscape is to be well connected to nearby parks, streets, transit,p y p , , ,parking garage and to the proposed new development to the eastand south.

• Provide a north-south “Green Link” edge along Reynolds Street.

S ill t l t b l t d i di t l dj t t th E t C t• Spill-out plaza spaces are to be located immediately adjacent to thebuilding to provide focused circulation and activity at the south andnorth main entrances.

Entry Court & Plaza

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Guiding Principles

New Park / CC Entry Court & Plaza Design

• Park design is to provide a variety of health and wellness featuressuch as gathering and flexible use areas, soft landscaping and themegardens, heritage interpretation and play / exercise opportunities.

• New Park is to be designed to accommodate storm water

CC New Park

infiltration through the use of naturalized planting and lowmaintenance planting.

• Incorporate a buffer area at the north edge to transition toproposed residential area.

• Entry court is to be a pedestrian-priority area allowing for vehicleaccess to the parking garage from Reynolds Street, drop-off and pickup functions and emergency servicing.

E t C tEntry Court & Plaza

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New Park Design – North SideFlexible Use

SpaceBosque

Shade Structure

Open Lawn

Natural Play

Open Lawn Areas

Grouped Seating

Fit Play

Horticultural Planting

Seating

Entry NodeNaturalized Planting

Naturalized Planting

Water Feature

Plaza Space

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BosquePlaza Space

Entry Court & Plaza Design – South Side

Bosque Plaza Space

SoftSoft Landscaping

Transit Stop

Seating

Bike Parking

Soft Landscaping Focal Feature

Drop-Off Court

Infiltration

Entry Drive

Plaza C

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Area Connection to Square

Developing Parks & Open Space Profiles

New Park / CC Entry Court & Plaza

SECC public realm is proposed to have a focus

Passive recreation for the senior communityAllan St Open Space

Civic Square p p pon health, wellness, and community and have strong connections to internal community centre uses and programs. It is anticipated that park users will include patrons of the community centre and people in the local neighbourhood.

Community heritage, celebrations and gatherings

Wallace ParkAll season, active, skills development, , p

Brantwood PlaygroundScaled neighbourhood play ground

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Allan Street Open Space Concept

Allan St Open SpaceGuiding Principles

Allan St Open SpaceAddress: Allan & SheddonSize: 0.30 hectares

Allan Street Open Space is proposed to have a focus on

• Due to proximity to Wyndham Manor and the proposed Seniors OrientedHousing Block, the park is to be designed to facilitate use by nearbyresidents, caregivers and visiting families and friends.

• Park design is to respond specifically to the needs of seniors in publicpassive recreation for the senior community. It is anticipated that park users will be primarily residents and visitors from the existing and proposed seniors focused

• a des g s to espo d spec ca y to t e eeds o se o s pub cspaces, including gently sloping paths, clusters of diverse seating areas,accessibility for wheelchairs and walkers, walking loop, gardens and softlandscaping, trees, open lawn areas and clearly defined entrances into thepark space.

proposed seniors focused residential development immediately adjacent to the park.

• Integrate community history and heritage.

• Park to be well connected to a proposed mid-block path system linkingthis site to the proposed Civic Square and the New Community Centre.

Town to work with Wyndham Manor and other stakeholders through the• Town to work with Wyndham Manor and other stakeholders through thedetailed design process.

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EntryGardens Walk Loop

Park Threshold Feature

Proposed Seniors Oriented

Open Lawn Area

Shelter & Seating Areas

Park Threshold Feature

DevelopmentCentral Flex

Space

Residential Development

UnderwayOpen Lawn

AreaPark Threshold Feature Seating Area

Mid-Block Pedestrian Connection

Wyndham Manor

Gardens

Fence

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This is a conceptual design only, based on the guiding principles.

Civic Square Theme & Guiding Principles

Ci i S ThCi i S ThCi i S ThGuiding Principles

Civic Square Theme

Civic Square is proposed to have a focus on community heritage, celebrations and

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Civic Square Theme


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Civic Square Theme


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Three fundamental themes of principles have been developed for the site. They include high-level directions for:

• Public Accessgatherings. The space is envisioned to have strong connections to the proposed community centre and the surrounding existing and proposed residential areas It

gatherings. The space is envisioned to have strong connections to the proposed community centre and the surrounding existing and proposed residential areas It


• Heritage

• Design

proposed residential areas. It is anticipated that park users will include patrons of the community centre, the local and larger Oakville community.



Public Access

• Although part of the larger development site for a privately owned SeniorsOriented Housing Block, the town will require that the civic square be designedto meet or exceed town standards for a public space and that it be publiclyaccessibleaccessible.

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Guiding Principles

Civic Square Theme & Guiding Principles

Ci i S ThCi i S ThCi i S ThCi i S ThHeritage:

• The site’s heritage will be the primary inspiration of the square and landscapedesign with the heritage building forming the baseline for site layout andgeometry Site heritage interpretation features are to be included in the design

Civic Square Theme


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Civic Square Theme


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Civic Square Theme


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Civic Square Theme


th i Th i geometry. Site heritage interpretation features are to be included in the design.

• The school building shall take precedence over other new structures proposedon the site.

• The west exterior façade of the school building facing Reynolds Street is to be





restored to its original form including the reconstruction of a single grandentrance, landings and steps. Although this façade is grand in appearance, it maynot necessarily be the primary entrance to the ground floor of the building as itwill not likely be barrier-free.

The north façade of the building as it has been significantly changed over time





• The north façade of the building, as it has been significantly changed over time,could be modified to address the modern architecture and landscapesassociated with the new community centre and to provide a barrier-free northfacing main entrance to the plaza area.

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Civic Square Theme & Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

Ci i S Th Design:

• A transition area is to be provided at the north edge of the site to blend thecommunity centre entry plaza with the Civic Square. The intent is that the twospaces will work together to create a larger civic precinct through the consistent

Civic Square Theme


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• A transition area is to be provided along the east side of the site to blendCivic Square uses with the proposed Seniors Oriented Housing Block.

Continue the north south ‘Green Link’ along Reynolds Street through the Civic

gatherings. The space is envisioned to have strong connections to the proposed community centre and the surrounding existing and proposed residential areas It • Continue the north-south ‘Green Link’ along Reynolds Street through the Civic

Square, however modified to preserve existing trees.

• Provide a diversity of spaces at different scales to maximize gathering andmeeting opportunities.


• Site accessibility and safety must be prioritized. Ensure pedestrian andcycling access through and to the Civic Square is maximized and well connectedwithin the larger formal hospital site.

• Design should be flexible to respond to the future building uses/occupants.

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Civic Square Concept

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Civic Square Concept Existing

Proposed Seniors Wyndham Existing

Parking GarageSeniors Oriented

Development

Manor

Old Trafalgar High School

Building

PlazaPlaza

GardenGarden

New Community

Centre

CC New Entry Court & Plaza

CC New Entry Court & Plaza

GreenGreen

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Reynolds Street

This is a conceptual design only, based on the guiding principles. Final design will be dependent on future use of the former high school.


Proposed Seniors Wyndham Existing


Development

Manor

Transition Area

Mid-BlockOld Trafalgar High School

BuildingNew Entry Court and Plaza Plaza & Events

Space with Focal Feature

Main Entrance

Mid Block Pedestrian Connection

New Community

Centre

O L

Main Entrance Reconstruction

Open Lawns

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Reynolds Street


ExistingProposed Seniors Wyndham



Development

Manor

Old Trafalgar High School

Building

PlazaPlaza

CC New Entry Court and Plaza

CC New Entry Court and Plaza

GardenGardenNew Community

Centre

GreenGreen

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Reynolds Street


ExistingProposed Seniors Wyndham

Civic Square ConceptExisting


Development

Manor

Transition Area

Mid-BlockOld Trafalgar High School

BuildingPlaza & Events

Space with Focal Feature

Main Entrance

Mid Block Pedestrian Connection

GardensNew

Community Centre

Main Entrance Reconstruction

Special Heritage Area & Seating

Open Lawn

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Reynolds Street


Wallace Park Concept DesignGuiding Principles

Wallace ParkAddress: 245 Reynolds StSize: 1.56 hectares

Wallace Park is proposed to

Guiding Principles

• Remove existing ball field and redevelop site to provide more diverseand multi-seasonal recreational opportunities. Include small scalesports court and ice surface, dry-play, fit-play, wet-play and picnicareas.

have a focus on all season, active, skills development, destination draw for local community. Due to presence of washroom (possible warm skate changing area in the

areas.

• Centralize new park features to keep active areas away fromadjacent streets and nearby residential areas.

• Place new multi-sport court to the west side of the site near theskate changing area in the winter), park users will likely plan to stay for a couple of hours, during all seasons of the year.

existing tennis courts.

• Replace/upgrade existing washroom building. Cluster with otherbuilt form on the site.

Provide clear access to washroom building from play / sports areas• Provide clear access to washroom building from play / sports areas.

• Coordinate park service access with the existing Hydro Facilitydriveway.

• Town to explore formalizing layby parking on Sheddon Street.

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• Town to explore formalizing layby parking on Sheddon Street.

Wallace Park Concept Design

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Wallace Park Concept

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Wallace Park Concept

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Brantwood PlaygroundBrantwoodBrantwoodBrantwood Guiding PrinciplesBrantwoodPlaygroundAddress: 221 Allan StSize: 0.15 hectares

Brantwood Playground is a

BrantwoodPlaygroundAddress: 221 Allan StSize: 0.15 hectares


BrantwoodPlaygroundAddress: 221 Allan StSize: 0.15 hectares


• Relocate existing play structurecloser to the Douglas Avenueand Palmer Avenue Intersection.

C t ti d llBrantwood Playground is a scaled neighbourhood play ground. It is anticipated that park users will be primarily residents and visitors from the local

Brantwood Playground is a scaled neighbourhood play ground. It is anticipated that park users will be primarily residents and visitors from the local

Brantwood Playground is a scaled neighbourhood play ground. It is anticipated that park users will be primarily residents and visitors from the local

• Create seating and smallgathering area.

• Retain existing trees.

• Maximize open area for informalneighbourhood on the east side of Allan Street.neighbourhood on the east side of Allan Street.neighbourhood on the east side of Allan Street.

• Maximize open area for informal play.

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