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ST.JAMES PARKMASTERPLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTSStakeholder Meeting 3April 26, 2016
Team:PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. Lead Landscape Architects MASS LBP Public Facilitation ConsultantRAW Design Architectural Consultant
INTRODUCTIONS
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
PROJECT OVERVIEW
• Preserve and protect what is well-loved in the park• Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the neighbourhood• Consider the short and long-term demands on the park• Integrate new playground• Integrate new pavilion in honour of Michael Comstock• Improve accessibility, circulation and overall functionality of the park• Support the cultural and social programming in the park
MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES
The project scope of work includes the development of a master plan for St. James Park and establishing the scope towards the Phase 1 implementation.
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
• Design and Public Consultation in 2016• Implementation* anticipated in 2017
*Phase 1 will include a new playground, pavilion and improvements to paving and walkways, at minimum.
TIMELINE
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
MEETING OBJECTIVES
A: Present preferred concept
B: Confirmation of elements within preferred concept
Specific confirmation on:
• site planning and layout of major program elements (i.e. pavilion, playground, circulation)
• pavilion concept
• playground visioning
• typical entrance concept & heritage interpretation
• lighting
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
What We HeardUnderstanding the Vision
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP • St. James Park Master Plan and Site Improvements
CONCEPT 1 ST. JAMES PARK Master Plan and Site ImprovementsPublic Meeting #1
WALKWAY CONNECTION BY CATHEDRAL
SECONDARY WALKWAY
CENTRAL PLAZA
FORMAL GARDEN
PLAYGROUND
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
OPEN LAWN/EVENT SPACE
PAVILLION/STAGE
SECONDARY WALKWAY
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
TEMPORARYSTAGING AREA
DECONSTRUCTEDBERM
CONCEPT 2 ST. JAMES PARK Master Plan and Site ImprovementsPublic Meeting #1 - March 24th, 2016
PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP • St. James Park Master Plan and Site Improvements
WALKWAY CONNECTION BY CATHEDRAL
SECONDARY WALKWAY
CENTRAL PLAZA
FORMAL GARDEN
PLAYGROUND
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
OPEN LAWN/EVENT SPACE
PAVILLION/STAGE
SECONDARY WALKWAY
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
SECONDARY WALKWAY
SECONDARY WALKWAY
Scale, scope and contextual reference of pavilion are important
Pavilion to focus on day-to-day use
Support upgrading and minor widening of primary circulation paths
Art, creativity, recreation and heritage to be included in design approach
Lighting to be subtle, functional, creative, flexible. safe and permanent
Prioritize preservation of open green
Connecting cathedral lands to park
Playground: consider themed and sculptural concepts that integrate nature and natural materials
WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
UNDERSTANDING THE VISION
Celebrate and enhance the existing character: as an established and well-loved park that continues its role as a green oasis and meeting place, as well as a place to reveal the rich history about the neighbourhood
• Historic Heart
• The Retreat
• Where it Happens
• Family Fun
• Connected and Entertaining
*Gehl Architects & 8-80 cities, St. James Park: People Make Places, December, 2012
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
DESIGN APPROACH
• Maintain the character of the park
• Pedestrian priority
• Ensure flexibility in programming
• Celebrate the neighbourhood, especially its history and identity as cultural epicentre
• Use quality materials and best-practices details to ensure longevity
• Use play as art or art as play
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Preferred Master Plan Concept
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
MASTER PLAN PREFERRED CONCEPT
SECONDARY WALKWAY
CENTRAL PLAZA/EVENT SPACE
FORMAL GARDEN
PLAYGROUND
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
OPEN LAWN
SECONDARY WALKWAY
ENTRYPLAZA
ENTRYPLAZA
KING STREET
ADELAIDE STREETCH
URCH
STR
EET
JARV
IS S
TREE
T
PAVILION/STAGE
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Typical Entry Plaza, Northwest Entry, entering at Adelaide Street
Paving
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Heritage PrecedentImpressed concrete/pavers Found at St. James Cathedral
Heritage interpretation to enhance park entry experience
Heritage PrecedentBronze/Brass inlayheritage mapping
Cathedral Creek (Lost River)
ST. JAMES PARK
Heritage PrecedentStreetbond application
St. James Park Rendering
Heritage PrecedentLaser cut & back-lit corten steel Old Town of York
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Bird’s-eye from King Street
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Market Street
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Plaza and Pavilion
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Central plaza towards Pavilion
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Adelaide St. Northwest Corner
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Northwest Corner
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Adelaide St. and Jarvis St. Northeast corner
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Walkway to Plaza
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Jarvis St. across playground
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Southeast Entry Plaza
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from King St. Southwest Corner
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
View from Cathedral
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
STATS
Formal and informal seating• 33 total 1.8m-length benches (currently approx. 33 benches)• 133 lin. m of continuous benches, seatwalls and terraces• approx. 216 - 321 seating
Tree canopy• 156 trees total• 8 are poor to fair condition• 28 trees to be removed • min. 8 can be transplanted• 6 of those are in poor conditioncurrently
Event capacity at central plaza• area ±380 sq. m/ 4115 sq. ft(currently plaza is ±150 sq. m)• max. capacity 510 people standing/ seated
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Playground Concepts
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
SIZE: Appropriate to overall size of park
AGE: Debate over the target age - some say only for young and some say all ages.
INTEGRATE: all ages - heard both “make it all ages” and “make it only for the young children”; Make it as all ages as possible (consider youth, consider aging population, entire family etc.)
Fitness elements within the play equipment or elements
SITING: Should be away from the street and away from the quieter areas of the park.
Preferred east quadrant to alleviate programming of north open green. Buffer required bwetween street and playground
ART: Support for artful heritage elements in the playground
SAFETY: concern with loitering and safety. Design must consider permeable site-lines
MATERIAL: Palette to integrate nature/ natural elements, colour
Use colour sparingly and in an elegant way that blends with the context
WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
PLAYGROUND APPROACH
• Size the playground appropriately to the park- do not overwhelm
• East quadrant siting- buffer or fencing required between Jarvis St. and the playground
• Integrate nature and natural materials
• Use colour sparingly and in an elegant way that blends with the context
• Ensure the equipment is visually and physically permeable, for good sight lines and to
discourage loitering
• Integrate fitness elements within the play equipment or elements
• Consider elements that are educational, reference heritage, are interactive and engaging
• Integrate the ex. berms and trees into the playground- fantastic assets and opportunities
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
MINI MARKET LANE THEME
PLAN
CAROUSEL MEZZANINE
SWINGS x3
LOG STEPS
STEPPING POSTS
SLIDESLIDE
SEE SAWS x2
MARKET FRAMES WITH PLAY PANELS
LOG POSTS
SAND BOX WITH SHADE STRUCTURE
FENCE
FENCE
PICNIC AREA
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
MINI MARKET LANE THEME
PERSPECTIVE
MEZZANINECAROUSELMARKET FRAMES LOG POSTS
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PLAY AS SCULPTURE, SCULPTURE AS PLAY
PLAN
BALANCING DISCSRUBBER
MOUNDS
BIG ‘O’ SWINGCLIMBING
FUNNEL
SWINGS x3
RUBBER MOUNDS
SANDBOX WITH WATER
SPIGOT PICNICAREA
RIBBON PATTERN IN RUBBER
SURFACING
CLIMBING STRUCTURE
FENCE
FENCE
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
PLAY AS SCULPTURE, SCULPTURE AS PLAY
PERSPECTIVE
CLIMBING STRUCTURE BALANCING DISCS RUBBER MOUNDS BIG ‘O’ SWING INTEGRATED SWINGS
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
FENCING
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Pavilion Concept
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1PROJECT IN SITE
WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
Scale, scope and contextual reference of pavilion are important
Pavilion to focus on day-to-day use
Locate pavilion to preserve unprogrammed green space
The Cathedral architecture should be reflected in the pavilion architecture
Design to minimize loitering at night
Consider pigeons and design to discourage them
Too large, too modern, and not in keeping with the heritage feel of the park and pavilion
The proposed pavilion and programming infrastructure could result in the park being too busy and encroach on the central function of St James Park as a natural local refuge and green space for connecting with neighbours, decompressing, and unstructured play.
Needs of homeless should to considered in the design
Many believed that it should be primarily an area for rest, relaxation, group exercise classes and shelter for park-goers, while a few others felt that the pavilion could become an important event space for the neighborhood.
Ensure the pavilion will not bother residents surrounding the park
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1PAVILION SKETCHES
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1PROJECT IN SITE
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
REFERENCE PROJECTS / LIGHTING
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016 ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1
FABRIC
3D WELDED WIRE MESH
STONE
GLULAM STRUCTURE
BRICK
MATERIALITY
FABRIC
GLULAMWIRE MESH
MATERIALITYSTONE + BRICK
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1
FABRIC
3D WELDED WIRE MESH
STONE
GLULAM STRUCTURE
BRICK
MATERIALITY
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1
FABRIC
3D WELDED WIRE MESH
STONE
GLULAM STRUCTURE
BRICK
MATERIALITYST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 2 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
CONCEPT 1
FABRIC
3D WELDED WIRE MESH
STONE
GLULAM STRUCTURE
BRICK
MATERIALITY
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
Lighting Strategies
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
UPLIGHTING: Concern over uplighting and its effect on light pollution and birds
IN GROUND LIGHTING: is sophisticated and lovely
Design to be sophisticated and urban
Safety is a priority
Overlighting the park should be discouraged due to close adjacencies with residential towers
Lighting of Cathedral would help it become more integrated in the park
Fix pedestrian lights
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
LIGHTING FUNCTIONAL & PERMANENT
FUNCTIONAL SEASONAL & PERMANENT
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Lighting the Cathedral and Park Pavilion by highlighting selected architectural features with spot lighting
LIGHTING: ARCHITECTURAL
ST. JAMES PARK MASTER PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Stakeholder Meeting 3 • PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. • RAW Design • MASS LBP April 26, 2016
LIGHTING: FEATURE
ST.JAMES PARKMASTERPLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTSStakeholder Meeting 3April 26, 2016
Team:PMA Landscape Architects Ltd. Lead Landscape Architects MASS LBP Public Facilitation ConsultantRAW Design Architectural Consultant