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THE DESIGNS PRESENTED HERE WERE

INFORMED BY S ITE ANALYS IS &

COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLICTO DATE. AS WELL AS, CONTEMPORARY

PRACTICES FOR PUBLIC PARK DESIGN.

THEY ARE NOT FINAL DESIGNS, BUT

SHOW HOW VARIOUS COMPONENTS FIT

TOGETHER AND WILL BE FURTHER

REFINED AFTER THIS EVENT.

N O T E T H A T M A I N T E N A N C E IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE TAKING PLACEON ST LAWRENCE STREET IN 2013.THESE WILL AT A MINIMUM LIKELY

INCLUDE:

IMPROVEMENTS TO ROAD SURFACE

REDUCED WIDTH

IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

THIS WORK IS REQUIRED ANDINDEPENDENT OF THE FINAL MASTERPLAN IMPROVEMENTS (ALTHOUGHBEING CONSIDERED IN THE PROCESS)


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SUNSET POINT PARKMaster Plan UpdatePurpose Statement: Develop a revised plan of Sunset Point Park that defines a design and strategy for the use and updatingof the Park that supports community health, well being, and a high quality of life by: Maximizing the effective use of the unique

qualities, assets, and uses of the Park; Providing accessibility for citizens and visitors alike; Providing opportunities for varied

and complementary uses; Supports park use by people of all ages; and, Builds on the successes of existing uses in the Park.

Guiding Principles: The strategy should be informed by existing policy direction; The Project should be based on appreciative

inquiry, direct observation, and data as much as practical; Contemporary viewpoints/knowledge should be used to support

policy and recommendations; The evolution of the Park should be guided by a clearly articulates strategy that builds upon

community assets and strengths; Park users and stakeholders should be engaged in meaningful dialog throughout the Project;

Opportunities for a diversity of complementary park uses should be provided; The park areas should be accessible and

connected to other parts of the community; Uses should not degrade the natural environment.

Town of Collingwood, Parks Recreation and Culture

CEDAR GROVEST LAWRENCE STREETBASKETBALL COURT

STUDY AREA AERIAL PHOTO

ENVIRO PARK

CONCESSION


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ANALYSISCharacteristicsBased on the analysis, in the central portion of the park the MAIN features/characteristics

that need to be addressed are:

St Lawrence Street design

Enviro park updating

Connections between various parts of the Park

Albert St intersection improvements

Parking improvements

Food concession area improvements

Safe walking and biking

Accessibility

Basic services of restrooms and access to drinking water

Effective use of park land for all users



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CONCEPT ONEExisting St Lawrence Street AlignmentThe principle element of this concept is calming St Lawrence Street & enhanced crossings

Improves the function and aesthetics of the concession area with improved seating and access

Combining parking areas to make more green space usable & better serve concession

Water play area at rear of Enviro Park

Parking to meet the demands of water play area directly adjacent

Restrooms

Sand beach area

Improved Enviro Park


DETAILS OF FOUR KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS CONCEPT


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FEATURE ONECalmed St Lawrence Street with Enhanced Walkway Crossings

This concept maintains the existing alignment of St Lawrence Street but significantly reduces the width, while

maintaining access requirements for emergency vehicles. Parallel parking along the playground (south) side is

provided. Pedestrian crossings are made more visible and functional with pavement markings, curb extensions

(that reduce crossing distances and time, and improve visibility for pedestrians and drivers). A walkway along the

calmed street is provided on the north side, along with a separated bike path. The bike path is designed to

eliminate the pedestrian-cyclist conflicts in the area of the concession building and gathering area. The bike path

diverges from the shared walkway at either end of the study area, and reconnects at the other (future

improvements may require full twinning of the shared walkway to create a Park-wide bike path if user numbers

increase).


BENEFITSA calmed St Lawrence str.design will reduce trafficspeeds, improve visibilityfor pedestrians, makecrossings safer, & improvethe overall quality of the

park

CHALLENGES

Ensuring that the variouswalkways crossing the str.are appropriately carriedthrough and connect thedifferent spaces in thepark.


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FEATURE TWOConcession Area Improvements and Parking

The concession area is a key activity node within the Park. This will be significantly enhanced with minor

improvements: a new enclosed patio space to the west; an improved open patio space on the water side;

building improvements to better separate restroom and food service areas; waiting area outside restroom (east

side of building); a series of pedestrian walkway links.

Along with these improvements is an enhanced parking area with a lay-by/drop-off area. This parking area

replaces the one to the east that has been removed to make better use of park land.

A bike parking shelter and information kiosk are provided to meet the needs of people traveling to this active space

by bicycle.


BENEFITS

Better functioning foodservices, reduced conflictsbetween trail & eatingareas, better use of parkl a n d f o r p a r k i n g ,appropriate bike parking

CHALLENGES

Ensuring that the parking& drop-off support short &long-term need. Creatinga sa fe & funct iona larrangement for area withbike parking & trail/

walkway connections


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FEATURE THREEWater Play Area and Adjacent Parking

This concept takes advantage of the interesting spaces between the cedar trees on the south end of Enviro Park,and reworks them as a water play feature. This provides great opportunities for improved use of the pavilion,

increased sense of place, and more effective use of underutilized land in the Park that result from this.

The necessary amenities for supporting the water play are the parking lot and restroom. These are well placed in

this concept. The parking area will be entered from an improved intersection, and consist of the current driveway

area near the pavilion and a small landscaped cul-de-sac. The pavilion and restroom can be designed to define a

highly useful courtyard/receiving area. This space is also linked through a boardwalk to the water side of Enviro

Park and a calmed St Lawrence street. One of the enhanced pedestrian crossings lines up directly with this

boardwalk and the walkway to the improved food concession building.


BENEFITS

This arrangement takesadvantage of the pavilion,cedar trees, & underusedspace at the south of thePark to provide a waterp lay space and the

needed amenities.

CHALLENGES

Merging the water playarea into the highlysuccessful & importantEnviro Park. Creating agood relationship betweenthe restroom, pavilion &

surrounding spaces


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FEATURE FOURSand Beach Area

The original master plan for the Park, as well as, much of the feedback received from the public indicates that thereis a desire for a sandy beach area near the water. This is a simplified version of this component from what was

shown in the previous master plan. This does not require protection from wave action or complex shoreline work,

and the relationship to the food concession is also a positive addition to the function of the Park.

By moving the parking lot to the west, cars are put into a very underutilized area of the Park. Also, realigning the

shared use path to the south and providing a twinned bikeway/walkway arrangement reduces the significant

conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians in this busy area of the park. These changes thereby free up this space

for a more effective people friendly waterfront use, improve safety, and make better use of park areas.


BENEFITS

Transforms the area into afamily friendly space withdirect access to the foodconcession & shore. Thisoption does not requirecomplex shoreline workas the original masterplan suggested.

CHALLENGES

The timing of this isdependent upon thec o m p l e t i o n o f t h ecombined parking facilityto the west.


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CONCEPT TWONew Street Alignment Around Enviro ParkPrinciple element of this concept is realignment of St Lawrence Street (along existing maintenance road)

Joins the parts of the park previously separated by the roadway

Improves the function & aesthetics of the concession area with improved seating and access

Water play area as central feature

Sand beach area

Restrooms

More useable park green space

Improved Enviro Park


DETAILS OF FOUR KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS CONCEPT


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FEATURE TWOConcession Area Enhancements & New Walkway

With this design the concession area is really accentuated as a place, as opposed to just a building. The

boardwalk and walkways help define areas for a variety of uses, without creating a sense of separation. The water

play, pic nic, and beach areas are all contained by a ribbon of accessible walkways. The boardwalk becomes a

unifying feature within the park and helps reinforce the sense of place.

The way the areas around the concession building, the walkways, bikeways, and parking converge, this space

becomes a better functioning activity node and acts as a gateway for people entering this part of the Park.


BENEFITS

C o n n e c t i o n s & t h efunction of the concessionarea are improved throughthe walkways, parkingdesign, & boardwalk.

CHALLENGES

S o m e o f t h eimprovements will bedependent upon thet i m i n g o f t h e r o a drealignment.


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FEATURE THREEWater Play Area & Adjacent Family Gathering Area

The water play in this Concept will likely become the central activity driver for this area of the Park. Having the

water play, concession, pic nic area, beach area, Enviro Park, all contiguous with each other really helps this

define this area as a family space.

The visual prominence of the water play, makes it a significant feature within the park, as opposed to the more

subtle arrangement of Concept 1.

This arrangement of uses allows for families and children to participate in a diversity of activities without having to

move a great distance within the Park.


BENEFITS

The water play is locatedin the newly formedc e n t r a l a r e a . I t sadjacency to EnviroPark, pic nic area,beach & restrooms isv e r y f u n c t i o n a l &

enhances this activitynode for families.

CHALLENGES

This arrangement isdependent upon movingthe roadway.


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FEATURE FOURSand Beach Area

The original master plan for the Park, as well as, much of the feedback received from the public indicates that there

is a desire for a sandy beach area near the water. This is a simplified version of this component from what was

shown in the previous master plan. This does not require protection from wave action or complex shoreline work,

and the relationship to the food concession is also a positive addition to the function of the Park.

By moving the parking lot to the west, cars are put into a very underutilized area of the Park. Also, realigning the

shared use path to the south, moving the roadway and providing a bikeway along the road reduces the significant

conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians in this busy area of the park. These changes thereby free up this space

for a more effective people friendly waterfront use, improve safety, and make better use of park areas.


BENEFITS

Transforms the area into afamily friendly space &provides better locationfor volleyball. This optiondoes not require complexshoreline work as the

or ig ina l master p lansuggested.

CHALLENGES

The timing of this isdependent upon thec o m p l e t i o n o f t h ecombined parking facilityto the west and roadwork.


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DETAILSElements Associated with Park ConceptsAbove are nine of the many elements/details that are integrated into both park concepts. Although the

arrangements are different for each, these features are considered basic necessities for an updated Park Master

Plan. By adding these improvements the park will become more functional, accessible, and supporting of

community well being.

Each of these items would be expected in a new park and have come up repeatedly throughout the stakeholder

and community engagement phase of the project.


ACCESSIBLE

TABLES AND

WALKWAYS

WATER BOTTLE

FILLING STATION

BIKE RACKS

IMPROVED BUS

STOP

SAFER

ARRANGEMENTFOR WALKING &

BIKING

CALMED STREET

IMPROVED PICNIC

AREAS

UPDATED

PLAYGROUND

RESTROOM


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Input from the public and stakeholders has been sought and received for this project in a number of ways to-date,

including: meetings; design workshop exercises; image preference workbooks; letters from citizens and

neighbourhood group; blog site; online survey; and, discussions.

Above are a selection of viewpoints that are typical of those put forward by members of the public.

As the project continues the public is encouraged to provide additional ideas, comments, and

questions; which will all be used to inform & refine the concepts that will be presented to Town Council.

COMMENTSPublic and Stakeholder Input

A splash pad, asplash pad, and

a splash pad

Bike parking forbikes with child

carriers

Envrio Park

could use someupdating/facelift

Wider paths toaccommodateboth those on

foot and on bikes

Sandy beach

Lack of BBQ's alsothe picnic tables

need work

There is no wheelchair accessibilityto get down to the

water

Very tired. StLawrence str

needs redoing atthe east end

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