DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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1 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Community Enhancement Plan Final Report November 10,

2 table of contents Purpose & Process 1 Stakeholder Workshop Summary. 2 A Possible Framework 4 Proposed Pedestrian Network 5 Downtown Parking Capacity th Avenue Option th Avenue Option th Avenue Option 3 9 Cenotaph Plaza Option 1 10 Cenotaph Plaza Option 2 11 Component Parts Pothole Park Kinsmen Beach Park. 13 Implementation General Considerations and Principles Project Components and Budget Estimates Financial Considerations Priorities and Phasing..23 APPENDICES 101, 2716 Sunridge Way NE Calgary AB T1Y 0A5 Telephone: Fax: Appendix 1 Summary of Survey from June 25, 2008 Open House Appendix 2 Breakdown of Cost Estimates by Project Area and Component Work This proposal is provided for evaluation purposes. The submitted material is proprietary information owned by Urban Systems Ltd. and is subject to copyright and trade secret law. The material is submitted in good faith that it will be used for evaluation purposes only by those that need to know the information. Copyright 2008 Urban Systems Ltd.

3 purpose & process Review relevant background materials & tour study area Stakeholder Workshop to brainstorm ideas and identify issues Community Enhancement Plan Steering Committee Meeting to review feedback & to consider conceptual plans Kinsmen Beach Concept Downtown Concept Pothole Park Concept Athalmer Schematic Develop rough concepts & review with Steering Committee Meet with the public to review rough concepts Revise concepts, identify priority projects & prepare order of magnitude cost estimates Revise & review with Steering Committee & Public Finalize The engaged Urban Systems in January 2008 to prepare plans for enhancement of a number of locations within the core area of the community including Kinsmen Beach, Pothole Park and the Downtown. The planning process was intended to build on previous planning and engage area stakeholders and residents of Invermere to establish the direction and concepts for desired initiatives within the study area. As the District was committed to moving forward with a capital project, the assignment was intended to resolve an implementation plan to define priorities and guide budgeting and direction for specific project development. Based on review of the projects and discussion with the District, the projects were planned within the framework of a under the direction of a steering committee. This approach led to development of a broad enhancement strategy that defined community objectives and desired development programs for the various component locations within the study area and provided context and direction for consistency among the component projects. The is intended to establish the vision and direction to promote integration of the various projects, to define and derive the highest value for each project, and to establish priorities for implementation. This integrated process promoted streamlined consultation with the District, committee and general public and contributed to a big picture for community enhancement within which a number of discrete projects were defined and prioritized for future implementation. 1

4 stakeholder workshop summary Workshop participants identified a wide range of current activities within the study area: Athalmer shopping walking acting skating curling celebrating remembering selling para-gliding running x-country skiing fishing swimming water skiing learning arts and culture gardening sporting skateboarding mountain biking socializing eating and drinking relaxing laying on the beach bird watching rowing playing launching boats worshipping hiking working reading entertaining singing listening curling exercising sharing busking watching racing Pothole Park Downtown Kinsmen Beach 2

5 stakeholder workshop summary Key Directions Identified by Workshop Participants Connect the Dots provide pedestrian linkages between Invermere s special places; provide pedestrian amenities to facilitate usage (e.g. wide sidewalks, benches, trees, awnings, etc); provide appropriate signage and other wayfinding systems to help users move through the community; improve physical and visual connections to the water. Enhance What is Already Successful maintain what is there; capture the potential of each community amenity space; improve accessibility & parking; create an environment inviting for pedestrians provide flexible spaces to accommodate a variety of functions & activities; Civic Centre library offices arts centre aquatic centre multi-purpose Pothole Park amphitheatre multi-purpose parking improved sidewalks public washrooms visitor info centre picnic area natural area Community Centre rebuild mixed use U/G parking Athalmer improve connection additional parking consistent streetscape signage gateway pedestrian friendly Cenotaph Park additional seating additional greenery Trail System Athalmer to Kin Beach looped pedestrian system regular rest areas pedestrian amenities connects key public spaces Kinsmen Beach additional tree planting year-round washrooms strategic lighting improve accessibility more parking improve trails enhance playground maintain existing structures more beach beach road emergency use only James Chabot Park improve connections Wetlands boardwalk access interpretation opportunities Downtown prioritize pedestrians summer road closures reduce parking parking structure accessibility flower baskets U/G power lines sidewalk cafes signage Sports Fields/ Courts Pynelogs & Botanical Gardens expand heritage gardens 3

6 a possible framework Commercial Node opportunity for intensification & infill improved pedestrian environment reduce traffic speeds narrower road corridor Downtown Entrance Node first opportunity for route choice/ (vehicular & pedestrian) intuitive direction civic redevelopment introduce the downtown reinforce image of Invermere North Pothole Park Node Waterfront Pathway Thompson statue dramatic natural feature first glimpse down 7th Ave. obtain necessary ROW s (through development, purchase, agreement, etc.) connect to restaurant, James Chabot Park, wetlands and Kinsmen Beach variety of pathway standards regular rest areas and look out opportunities work with railway to secure adequate ROW incredible amenity for residents and visitors to enjoy South Pothole Park Node defines park edges park entrance plaza Pedestrian Connections Pathway Connections work with developer to formalize pedestrian linkages consider appropriate pathway standards reinforce pedestrian connections to and through the core encourage walking provide pedestrian amenities 13th Street Node Cenotaph Park Node realign intersection to improve site lines, safety & accessibility provide key east-west connection provide turn-around at east end opportunity for central plaza/gathering space community significance focal point for downtown 14th Street Node realign intersection opportunity to terminate view down 7th Avenue reinforce significance of 7th Avenue Kinsmen Beach Node enhance what is already successful improve parking efficiency consider closing or enhancing road connection 4

7 Proposed Pedestrian Network Neighbourhood Connection Typical. James Chabot Park SPECIAL SURFACE (PAVERS, STAMPED COLOURED CONCRETE) Major Pedestrian Node - Typical David Thompson School CORE AREA SIDEWALK Primary Pedestrian Activity Access to downtown stores and venues Potential commercial displays & cafes Special events, markets & festivals Sight seeing & meeting Active transportation 3.0m MINIMUM WALKING SURFACE m DESIRABLE WIDTH Features Special paving materials Street trees and planting Ornamental streetlights with banners/ baskets Street furnishings benches, bike racks, & litter receptacles Curb flares at crosswalks Edge - barrier or rollover curb, delineators, bollards Pothole Park Potential Overpass with Development CONCRETE OR SPECIAL SURFACE COMMERCIAL SIDEWALK General Pedestrian Movement Access to downtown stores and venues Potential commercial use Access to downtown residential areas Active transportation 2.5m MINIMUM WALKING SURFACE m DESIRABLE WIDTH Features Special paving material accents Street trees and accent planting Ornamental street lights Minor curb flares Edge barrier curb Kinsmen Beach Park WATERFRONT/PARK PATH m Off Street Connections Through Open Space Connections through open space and park space Multiple use pedestrian, cycle, skateboard & roller blade Sight seeing recreation, active transportation Features At-grade path preferred Elevated boardwalk at waterfront,if necessary Connections to major streets, vehicle access control Restoration of adjacent riparian habitats Directory maps & signage Furnishings benches & litter receptacles CONNECTING WALK Local Pedestrian Movement Connection to adjacent neighbourhoods Connection between separated nodes Access to parking Active transportation 2.0 m MINIMUM Features Minor use of special paving materials Planting at adjacent open space and roadsides Standard or ornamental street lights with banners Edge barrier curbs 5

8 Downtown Parking Capacity Legend Public Parking Private Parking Convenient Parking not counted Parking Capacity Within 1 Minute Walk to Cenotaph Public Parking approx. 200 stalls Private Parking approx. 120 stalls 1 Minute walking distance Parking Capacity Within 1 Minute Walk to 7 th Ave. Public Parking approx. 600 stalls Private Parking approx. 270 stalls Key Observations Significant amount of parking close to 7 th Ave. commercial area Good distribution Approximately 2:1 ratio of public parking to private parking Capacity approximated from air photo review 1 Minute walking distance ` ` 6

9 7th Avenue - option 1 the existing situation STREET SECTION the existing situation Option 1 - the existing situation limited sidewalk space difficult to negotiate during busy summer months not enough space available for street trees few sitting areas is not inviting to pedestrians maximizes on-street parking opportunity to provide additional pedestrian space (tree planting, seating, public art, etc.) on curb flares. Will require parking spaces to accomplish. N Green Space minor intervention 3m Sidewalk 9m Driveway Angle Parking PLAN 7

10 7th Avenue option 2 parallel & angle parking STREET SECTION A N 7m Driveway Property Line Option 2 parallel & angle parking frees up an additional 3.5 m of usable space additional space can be divided equally on both sides of the street (Street Section A) or could be accommodated on one side only (Street Section B). sufficient space to plant street trees and increase sidewalk width provides permanent pedestrian space requires significant intervention Parallel Parking Angle Parking Plaza 4.5m Side Walk Island STREET SECTION B 8

11 7th Avenue option 3 parallel parking STREET SECTION Note: Proposed sidewalk width is approximate - maximize pedestrian space within available right-of-way. 7m Driveway 6m Sidewalk Approximate width maximize pedestrian space Option 3 parallel parking frees up an additional 7.0 m of usable space sufficient space to accommodate street trees and wider sidewalks enhances ability to accommodate larger volumes of pedestrians in busy summer months provides sufficient space for sitting areas requires significant intervention reduces supply of on-street parking by 40-50%/15-20 stalls/block Parallel Parking Plaza Note: Option 3 is the preferred option. N Source: Dan Burden, Source: Dan Burden, PLAN 9

12 cenotaph plaza option 1 Existing building Seat wall Bench Relocate Cenotaph Street light Existing tree Planter LAWN CENOTAPH PLAZA 9 m SIDEWALK PLAZA 7.5 m RAISED TRAVEL LANES 4 m S/WALK SEATING 6 m CORE SIDWALK PLAZA SECTION SPECIAL EVENT PLAZA w/ TRAFFIC CLOSURE 7 th Ave. Streetscape Street Tree Asphalt Seating node at curb flare 12 TH Street accommodates traffic with 7 th Ave. closure for special events Relocate Cenotaph as focal point for separate plaza Asphalt Street light 0 N 20 m Seat wall Seating Node Asphalt POST OFFICE Street light traffic lanes raised to sidewalk elevation to maximize plaza area for special events Bollard/Delineation to define edge of travel lanes Special paving THEATRE Asphalt Roll over curb at each transition between raised plaza and asphalt to act as traffic calming measure. On-street parking; maintain accessible parking capacity PLAN PLAZA RAISE STREET TO SIDEWALK ELEVATION. USE SPECIAL REINFORCED PAVING. STREET SECTION 7.5m TWO TRAVEL LANES SIDEWALK BOLLARDS OR TREES TO DEFINE STREET EDGE TRAFFIC DELINIATOR INTENT Cenotaph plaza will be a significant space for casual use and special events in the centre of downtown. Reorganization and re-development of existing streets will expand area for pedestrian seating nodes and streetscape. The Cenotaph will be highlighted in a separate plaza connected to larger plaza areas for memorial events. Option 1 In this option the 12 th street intersection is not included in the plaza. 12 th avenue would accommodate traffic circulation with special event closures of 7 th avenue to the south. The option of raising the road grade to match the sidewalk elevation provides a continuous surface for the full width of 7 th avenue to provide substantial flexibility for a range of special events. 10

13 cenotaph plaza option 2 Seat wall Existing building Cenotaph Bench Street light Existing tree Planter LAWN CENOTAPH PLAZA 10m SIDEWALK PLAZA 7.5m TRAVEL LANES 6m SIDEWALK SEATING 5m CORE SIDEWALK PLAZA SECTION SPECIAL EVENT PLAZA w/ TRAFFIC CLOSURE 7 th Ave. Streetscape On-street parking; maintain accessible parking capacity Seating node at curb flare Plaza highlighted by special paving in intersection Relocate Cenotaph as focal point for separate plaza Seat wall Seating Node Asphalt Asphalt 12 th Street accommodates traffic with 7 th Ave. closure for special events or closed for longer events Street light POST OFFICE Special paving N 0 20 m Asphalt Traffic lanes below sidewalk elevation w/low profile curb Bollard to define primary pedestrian area PLAN THEATRE Asphalt Ramp at each transition between raised plaza and asphalt to act as traffic calming measure. INTENT PLAZA 7.5m TWO TRAVEL LANES SIDEWALK Cenotaph plaza will be a significant space for casual use and special events in the centre of downtown. Re-organization and re-development of existing streets will expand area for pedestrian seating nodes and streetscape. The Cenotaph will be highlighted in a separate plaza connected to larger plaza areas for memorial events. Option 2 STREET SECTION SHALLOW GRADE SEPARATION. USE SPECIAL REINFORCED PAVING LOW PROFILE ROLL OVER CURB & GUTTER In this option the 12 th street intersection is treated as part of the plaza through the use of special paving. 12 th street could be closed for special events. Low profile curbs define the travel lanes to maintain clear definition and provide some flexibility for special event use. 11

14 component parts pothole park Potential road closure for development of pedestrian connection and parking. Long-term potential for parkade. 2.5m NATURALIZE POTHOLE PATH 2.5m NATURALIZE BANK S/W BLVD 12m STREET PARKING ONE SIDE BLVD S/W SECTION A 7TH Ave. Entrance to Cultural/Recreation Complex Re-development potential Retain David Thompson sculpture Lawn Plaza w/benches & interpretation Washroom Grass slope amphitheatre seating Ramp SE Portable stage Interpretation plaza IO CT N A Add curb/gutter, sidewalk and street trees both sides; parking one side Viewpoints w/bench PLAZA SECTION Service ramp Retain existing and restore native plant material Path along Slope and thru bottom of Pothole Restore Natural Area Play area/small plaza & benches Park entrance Plaza w/ interpretation site PLAN NATURALIZE SEATING NODE TEMPORARY (PORTABLE) STAGE PERFORMANCE LAWN GRASS SLOPE FOR AMPHITHEATRE UPPER PLAZA & WASHROOM POTHOLE PLAZA SECTION 12

15 kinsmen beach park Path connection from waterfront walk Park sign CP RAILWAY Upgrade parking lot to asphalt and tree planting (70 stalls) Existing ball diamond Potential path and pier subject to slope conditions Proposed path connection Existing tennis court Walkway connection from downtown Park sign Proposed intersection to Pynelogs to control traffic access & speed Upgrade parking lot include repaving and tree planting (75 stalls) Maintain and enhance beach and associated picnic areas DOROTHY LAKE Beach and picnic area WINDERMERE LAKE Botanical garden and parking lot Intersection to control traffic access & speed Minor improvements of existing lane to improve access to Pynelogs and provide emergency route through park Pynelogs Centre Convert to reinforced grass service and emergency access only with gates Parking for group picnic area Turn around N

16 implementation General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities IMPLEMENTATION PLAN This section of the report provides guidance as to considerations, costing and project definition for moving forward from the broad concepts outlined in the previous sections of the enhancement plan. This plan addresses the first three steps in the process of developing enhancement concepts. The later stages will be developed as decisions and conditions related to advancing specific projects are more clearly defined. This plan is intended to assist the District and community of Invermere with accomplishing significant enhancement objectives by getting projects developed in an efficient and deliberate manner. While the implementation plan is based on a generally linear approach, actual conditions, such as funding, community needs, partnerships and other factors, will evolve in unforeseen ways. Consequently, this plan should be seen as a guide to be adjusted as necessary, generally in line with the following considerations, in order to keep moving as specific opportunities and influences become more clearly defined. 1. General Considerations and Principles Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate Momentum Implementation plans for community enhancement programs should be guided by an intention to build enthusiasm and support from project to project. Enhancement initiatives are generally highly visible responses to the desires of residents to improve aesthetics and quality in their community. The initial project, whether large or small, is particularly critical to generating momentum that will continue to drive a long-range program. Selecting a lead-off project that will generate a bang is key to demonstrating the benefits of enhancement, driving the program forward and helping to sustain the effort required to complete projects. Priorities Implementation efforts should be guided by priorities. Similar to generating momentum, projects which respond to broad community need and significant opportunity should be tackled as soon as possible. Priorities should have a degree of flexibility to accommodate changing opportunities, needs and funding over time. Full Value Enhancement projects can be effectively combined with other projects, such as road and infrastructure upgrades, to improve the cost-effectiveness and potential value of a particular project. In many cases, the opportunity to accomplish community enhancement objectives may be a key factor in decisions to proceed with a related project that may be important but not have a high level of support or priority. The scope of a particular enhancement project should be carefully considered to ensure the value of a project. Reducing the scope of a project in an effort to save cost may transfer higher costs to a subsequent project or diminish the quality, benefits and results below thresholds necessary to support the expenditure. 14

17 implementation General Considerations and Principles (cont) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Multiple Objectives Similar to achieving full value, enhancement projects provide opportunity to advance other objectives that have been set out for Invermere. As an example, the Official Community Plan identifies community desires to provide and improve options for alternative transportation and the proposed Pedestrian Network Plan identified in the enhancement plan supports this objective. At a more detailed level, the District has investigated potential transportation network improvements and improvements to the safety of 7 th Avenue. Recommendations and initiatives identified in those studies in conjunction with enhancement initiatives identified in this report will guide definition of more comprehensive and integrated objectives for projects that are inplemented. Community Support Community engagement and support is critical to moving forward with achieving the ultimate success of enhancement initiatives. The Invermere reflects input and desires of the community as expressed through workshop and open house forums and thereby has established an interest of these participants in the plan. District revenues will be used to implement portions of the plan and, consequently, property owners and other residents will be interested to know where and how investments are being made. Business operators are affected directly by improvements to downtown streets and streetscapes. The business community and various community organizations could be engaged to develop programming events and activities to take advantage of facilities and improvements developed to attract people and diversify activity in the downtown. To address the need for community support, a communication plan should be developed and applied through implementation stages of the project. Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Monitoring Each enhancement project will provide information and experiences to potentially improve the design and delivery of subsequent projects. In addition, completed projects can be assessed to determine how facilities and spaces are being used, to identify maintenance and operation concerns, and generally to establish a better understanding of needs, expectations and requirements for subsequent phases. A monitoring program would be an effective tool to assist with evaluating projects and refining project delivery over time. Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 15

18 implementation 2. Project Components and Budget Estimates General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct The Concept Plans indicate a number of potential capital projects to improve physical conditions, infrastructure and aesthetics in Invermere. These projects will require consideration of costs, funding, priority and timing. The projects may involve partnership and coordination between the District and other governments and organizations. The following information is presented to assist the District with resolving the financial aspects for implementation of the enhancement initiatives. Preliminary cost estimates are provided to identify order-of-magnitude budgets for the component projects indicated in the concepts plans. The estimates are based on very limited information regarding existing conditions and reflect a conceptual level of definition for scope, requirements and type of work. The estimates include allowances for contingencies and consulting services. Cost estimates should be refined through further site assessment, project definition and design development prior to funding commitments and formal project approval processes. The cost estimates are based on the general description of work associated with component of the enhancement plan. These descriptions will assist in considering the scope and phasing of work in response to factors such as: availability of funding, priority for related infrastructure or other projects, adjacent private development initiatives and opportunities for coordination with other agencies. Component phases of projects, where indicated, correspond to proposed phases described in Part 3 of this section of report. A breakdown of project costs by component work is provided in the Appendix. Total amounts may vary between the amounts described below and on the summary due to rounding. 7 th Avenue - 4 th to 6 th Street Project components include: -Modify road to 18m curb to curb width for two travel lane and angle/parallel parking - Incorporate potential intersection safety improvements at 6 th Avenue - Sidewalk replacement and widening at west side - New sidewalk at east side - Curb flares and planters at ends of block - Special pavement accents in sidewalks and curb flares - Curb and gutter both sides - Rock-pit catch basins - Boulevard with street trees along east side - Ornamental street lights with plant baskets and banners; power for street tree lights -Irrigation to boulevards and plantings Project Budget: $500,000 Monitor and Evaluate 16

19 implementation Project Components and Budget Estimates (cont.) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 7 th Avenue 6 th to 9 th Street Project components include: - Modify existing road to curb to curb width of 12m or 15m for two travel lanes and parallel or angle parking depending on location - Incorporate potential intersection safety improvements at 6 th Avenue - New sidewalk at both sides - Curb flares and planters at ends of block - Special pavement accents in sidewalks and curb flares - Curb and gutter both sides - Rock-pit catch basins - Boulevard with street trees along both sides - Ornamental street lights with plant baskets and banners Project Budget: $860,000 7 th Avenue 9 th to 14 th Street Project components as illustrated for the preferred Option 3 Concept include: - Reconstruct existing road to curb to curb width of 15m for two travel lanes and parallel parking both sides - Incorporate potential intersection realignment at 13 th Street - New sidewalk approximately 6m wide at both sides - Curb flares and planters at ends of block - Special pavement throughout sidewalks and curb flares - Curb and gutter both sides - Rock-pit catch basins - Street trees along both sides - Ornamental street lights with plant baskets and banners; power for street tree lights - Street furniture - benches, bike racks and litter receptacles 9 th to 12 th Street Project Budget: $2,165, th to 13 th Street Project Budget: $1,300, th to 15 th Street Project Budget: $ 865, th Street 4 th to 10 th Avenue Project components include: - Modify road to incorporate widened sidewalks and maintain two travel lanes and angle/parallel parking - Incorporate potential intersection modifications at 7 th Avenue - Sidewalk replacement and/or widening to 4m width at both sides - Curb flares and planters at ends of block - Special pavement accents in sidewalks and curb flares - Curb and gutter both sides - Rock-pit catch basins - Gathering space and lake overlook at 4 th Avenue - Street trees along both sides - Ornamental street lights with plant baskets and banners 4 th to 7 th Avenue Project Budget: $1,300,000 7 th to 10 th Avenue Project Budget: $1,015,000 17

20 implementation Project Components and Budget Estimates (cont.) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct 9 th Avenue 6 th to 9 th Street This street will be upgraded to provide a paved surface for local traffic and for parking for Pothole Park. Project components include: - Upgrade road to 15m width for two travel lanes and angle parking adjacent through park - Incorporate potential safety improvements at 6 th Street intersection to 7 th Avenue - New sidewalk both sides; 2.5m desired width - Special pavement accents in sidewalks - Curb and gutter both sides - Rock pit catch basins - Street lights along both sides 9 th Avenue Project Budget $720,000 Athalmer Beautification Project components generally correspond to description for commercial area sidewalk to improve aesthetic quality and pedestrian amenity. Sidewalk upgrades are not required along Laurier Street based on recent upgrade project. Components include: - New or widened sidewalk where required on 3 rd Avenue; 2.5m desired width - Special paving material accents at key intersections in new sidewalk - Ornamental streetlights with banners/baskets - Street furnishings benches, bike racks, & litter receptacles - Minor curb flares - Neighbourhood, directory and street signs on Laurier - Edge barrier curb or curb and gutter Laurier Street Project Budget $550,000 3 rd Avenue Project Budget $500,000 Core Area Sidewalk Core area sidewalk upgrades are proposed at portions of 4 th Avenue and 15 th Street. Based on the proposed pedestrian network standard, this component would include: - New or widened sidewalk; 3.0m desired width - Special paving materials - Street trees and planting - Ornamental streetlights with banners/baskets - Street furnishings benches, bike racks, & litter receptacles - Curb flares at crosswalks - Edge - barrier or rollover curb, delineators, bollards 4 th Avenue Project Budget $370, th Street Project Budget $465,000 Monitor and Evaluate 18

21 implementation Project Components and Budget Estimates (cont.) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct Commercial Sidewalks Core area sidewalk upgrades are proposed at various streets within downtown Invermere. Based on the proposed pedestrian network standard, this component would include: - New or widened sidewalk; 2.5m desired width - Special paving material accents at key intersections - Street trees and accent planting - Ornamental street lights - Minor curb flares - Edge barrier curb or curb and gutter 8 th Ave and 10 th /12 th St. Project Budget $940,000 8 th Ave and 14 th St. Project Budget $400,000 Connecting Walks Connecting walks will provide a basic standard for pedestrian connection from adjacent neighbours and along routes between the major nodes identified in the plan. Based on the proposed pedestrian network plan, this component would include: - New or widened sidewalk; 2.0m desired width - Minor use of special paving accents - Planting at adjacent open space and roadsides - Standard or ornamental street lights, where warranted, with banners - Barrier curb where required Laurier Street to 7 th Avenue Project Budget $170,000 Crescent Project Budget $120,000 Other Locations Project Budget $425,000 Pedestrian Network Waterfront/Park Path A waterfront path is proposed to connect James Chabot Park and Kinsmen Beach Park with interconnections to downtown streets at one or two locations. Based on the proposed pedestrian network plan, this component would include: - At grade gravel paths; 3.0m desired width - Elevated wood boardwalk at steep, narrow or environmentally sensitive areas; 3.0m desired width - Fencing as required adjacent to railway right-of-way - Optional - Pedestrian overpasses above railway where possible in conjunction with development At-grade Path Project Budget $ 320,000 Elevated Boardwalk Project Budget $2,825,000 (excludes overpass) Monitor and Evaluate 19

22 implementation Project Components and Budget Estimates (cont.) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Pothole Park Development of Pothole Park is proposed to provide a unique and attractive park for community events and activities, passive enjoyment and natural area restoration at a gateway location into downtown. Based on the proposed concept plan, this project would include: - Plaza area for seating and minor events - Washroom building - Amphitheatre and site for a portable stage - Planting and irrigation at developed areas - Restoration of natural vegetation within the bowl - Site furnishings including interpretation signs - Lighting - Paths Phase 1 Plaza Project Budget $ 800,000 Phase 2 Plaza and Restorations Project Budget $1,000,000 Phase 3 Portable stage Project Budget $ 550,000 Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Cenotaph Plaza Redevelopment of Cenotaph Plaza is proposed to provide a significant space for casual use and special events in the centre of downtown. Re-organization and re-development of adjacent streets will expand the plaza area. The cenotaph will be highlighted in a separate plaza connected to larger plaza areas for memorial events. 7 th Avenue will be raised to the plaza elevation and special paving will be extended through the adjacent area of 7 th Street and into the 12 th Avenue intersection to expand the plaza area for special events. Based on the concept plan, this project would include: - Plaza area for seating and special events - Relocation of the cenotaph - Modification of 7 th Avenue and reconfiguration of 12 th Street - Special paving materials throughout - Planting and irrigation - Site furnishings - Lighting Project Budget $1,375,000 Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 20

23 implementation Project Components and Budget Estimates (cont.) General Considerations and Principles Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Kinsmen Beach Renovations are proposed at Kinsmen Beach to improve functionality and enjoyment of beach area and to add amenities for user enjoyment. Based on the concept plan, this project would include: - Curb, paving and planting at existing parking areas - New turn-around and group use parking area at end of 4 th Avenue - Conversion of parking drive along beach to a pedestrian walk and service route - Minor improvements along Pynelogs access drive to provide emergency access across the park - Re-establishing existing pathways under the operational budget program - Creating better definition between the sandy beach area and grass area - Year round washrooms and concession - Provision for winter infrastructure for skating, curling, fishing and cross country skiing (including lighting, equipment for ice maintenance etc.) - Tie-ins to connecting walks and paths - Potential viewing deck adjacent to Dorothy Lake Project Budget $1,025,000 Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 20

24 implementation General Considerations and Themes Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct 3. Financial Considerations Budgets and Project Definition As priorities are firmed up and decisions made to advance a particular project, budget definition will be a key requirement to moving forward with confidence. Project budgets should be reviewed in advance of funding applications and approvals. Depending on the project and level of certainty required, it may be necessary to undertake site investigation, survey, project scoping and concept refinement in order to firm up budget requirements. This exercise will also support review of project objectives and anticipated benefits relative to those set out in the Enhancement Plan or articulated by the community in support of a project. Funding There are a broad range of potential sources of funding implementation of community enhancement initiatives. Ultimately, implementation of the will draw of many of these sources as appropriate to the various projects and the alignment of project and funding objectives. The following list introduces the major funding resources and methods. General Revenue Funding through general revenue would involve allocation of existing or new municipal taxation to enhancement initiatives. Funding could be allocated through a line item in the District budget for year-to-year or dedicated long-term annual expenditures. Allocations could be from existing budgets without a tax increase or through new taxation. Budgets could be applied to projects on a pay-as-you basis or to support borrowing. Long-term Borrowing The District could use its borrowing capacity and take advantage of preferential interest rates and financing through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) to secure capital project funding and complete some portions of the enhancement program. This approach would support projects that combine enhancement and servicing infrastructure work or respond to local improvement area needs and opportunities. Community bonds could be considered to provide Invermere residents with an opportunity to invest in their community and support a borrowing for downtown enhancement. Utility Funds Utility funds can be used to fund servicing project costs for maintenance, expansion and development of infrastructure such as sewer and water systems. These funds would allow the District to integrate servicing and enhancement objectives and to leverage dedicated funds to attract funding from other sources. Monitor and Evaluate 21

25 implementation General Considerations and Themes Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Financial Considerations (cont) Local Service Area Levy Local service area levies provide funds from an assessment on specific properties approved through a bylaw process. The levy generally reflects the portion of project cost that provides a specific benefit or higher standard of municipal development to the affected properties. Typically, these funds would be combined with funds from other sources on the basis of an accepted cost-sharing formula to accomplish a combination of maintenance, expansion and economic development objectives. Senior Government Programs Funding from senior government may be available at various times through projects or programs affecting the District. As an examples, the BC Spirit Square program supports design and development of community gathering spaces and various federal and provincial programs support infrastructure and green projects based on municipal priorities and other criteria. Development Process and Permit Requirements Property development in downtown areas provides a significant opportunity to achieve enhancement objectives over time with minimal direct investment of public funds. The District can encourage and direct development to meet these objectives by using tools such as the Official Community Plan, Development Permit Areas, design guidelines and zoning and servicing bylaws. Community Contributions Contributions from the community can take several forms, including donations, in-kind contributions and volunteer effort from sources including business, service and community associations and individuals. Funding and Project Approvals Design Development Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 22

26 implementation General Considerations and Themes Financial Considerations and Budget Estimates Priorities Project Scoping and Concept Refinement Community Consultation and Programming Funding and Project Approvals Design Development 4. Priorities and Phasing The priorities presented in the reflect input and direction received from the District and the community through the process of developing the plan. A key source of information for assessing priorities is the responses to the survey distributed at an open house held to present the preliminary findings and recommendations for the CEP. Priorities are also based on preliminary expectations as to the ability of the District to fund projects on an on-going basis through municipal and other sources of revenue. The focus of the CEP is towards identifying concepts and setting directions for various areas of the community and priorities are considered in this light. The survey of attendees at the public open house was tailored towards this geographic framework. While public input did not indicate a significant preference for focusing on one area over another, a ranking did emerge. As illustrated on the following map, the areas are prioritized in the following order: - Downtown - Pothole Park - Kinsmen Beach Park - Athalmer This geographic perspective does not assess the priority of specific components such as sidewalk improvement or gathering areas. However, it does give a sense as to where investments are most needed or desired. To assist with refining the broad priority overview, key project phases are identified within each area. These projects are organized to indicate a potential sequence for phased development that will facilitate incremental and coordinated implementation of the enhancement program. As discussed above, the CEP is a long-range plan and the conditions which support a particular set of priorities in the CEP may change over time and support revision of priorities in the future. The implications of a potential change to the priority of a particular project should be considered in the context of the broader program as part of recommended project scoping and refinement activities. The proposed priorities and phasing are indicated on the following map. Tender and Construct Monitor and Evaluate 23

27 implementation - priorities and phases Downtown Area A1 7 th Avenue from 12 th to 13 th Street including 13 th Street intersection realignment D1 A2 A3 A4 7 th Avenue from 9 th to 12 th 9 th Avenue including realignment of 5 th Street and intersection of 5 th Street and 7 th Avenue 7 th Avenue from 4 th to 6 th Streets D2 A5 A6 A7 Cenotaph Plaza and 12 th Street 13 th Street from 4 th to 7 th Avenue 13 th Street from 7 th to 10 th Street E1 Pothole Park B1 B1 Resolve plan for adjacent streets B2 North end of park based on approved funding B3 Secondary entrance plazas and street edges B4 On-going restoration of natural areas Kinsmen Beach Park A3 E2 B2 B4 A4 B3 A2 A5 A1 E4 C1 Parking area improvements C2 C3 Road and picnic area modifications Viewing deck and pathways E5 A7 A6 E3 Athalmer D1 Laurier Street streetscape and gateway D2 3 rd Avenue streetscape C3 C1 Pedestrian Network E1 Laurier to 7 th Avenue C1 C2 E2 E3 E4 E5 8 th Avenue and 10 th Street 4 th Avenue and Crescent Waterfront path and boardwalk 8 th Avenue and 14 th Street 24

28 appendices APPENDIX 1 SUMMARY OF SURVEY FROM JUNE 25, 2008 OPEN HOUSE

29 INVERMERE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN JUNE 25, 2008 OPEN HOUSE SURVEY RESPONSES Q 1: What do you like/dislike about the enhancement initiatives being suggested and why? Q 2: Rank the subject areas (Athalmer, Pothole Park, Downtown, Kinsmen Beach) in order of importance with 1 being the highest priority and 4 being the lowest priority and provide any additional comments. Q 3: Would you support the in allocating tax revenues to construct these enhancement initiatives? Q 4: if so, what average tax increase would you support to construct these enhancement initiatives? BUSINESS OWNER RESPONSE Amt Q 1 Q 2 Q 3 Q 4 Additional Comments 3 Broaden scope of Downtown enhancement to Amt Amt Comments Amt The walkway from Athalmer to Invermere is needed include (8th Ave to 15 th St and 14 th St between Rank 1 Yes 3 Would like to see $51-75/year 1 8 th Ave and 7 th Ave) Downtown 3 No 0 contribution from Over $100 1 Need to retain the natural area for animals Consider accessibility (i.e. wheelchair, walkers) Rank 2 other departments Not sure 1 Pothole Park 1 (provincial Support pedestrian improvements & parking changes adjacent to Cenotaph Park. Kin Beach Athalmer 1 1 corporations) government and Support parallel parking and wider sidewalks downtown Relocate roadway at Kin Beach Rank 3 Athalmer Pothole Park Rank 4 Kin Beach Dorothy Lake walk Pothole Park

30 INVERVERE RESIDENTS RESPONSE Amt Q 1 Q 2 Q 3 Q 4 Additional Comments 11 More flowers and art works Amt Amt Comments Amt Plant fruit trees and native plants Rank 1 Yes 5 Allow changes $0-$25/year 4 Prefer Downtown plan # 3: Downtown for street Prefer the plan to encourage walking Pothole Park 2 to occur more $26-50/year 2 closure Downtown 2 No 4 quickly $51-75/year 2 Consider living filtration system for pond at Pothole Make the town active for both visitors and Kinsmen beach 1 Developer pay Over $100 1 Park. residents Not 1 as much as Add sculpture and art walk Do not like changing the level of the streets Rank 2 sure feasible Create a comprehensive trail network plan that Not willing to pay more taxes includes the whole town Like the pedestrian friendly, enlarged park at Kin Beach, trail from Kin Beach and pedestrian access to Pothole. Support the plaza idea which should be extended south to 13 th to connect the future civic plaza Need to consider enhancements along 8 th Ave Connect 7 th to 8 th and 13 th Ave. Consider plans for roadway from downtown to the highway Move main access road from Pynelogs closer to Dorothy Lake One enhancement at a time and leave arena & curling rink in town Supports play area improvements at Kinsmen Beach Supports parallel parking for small cars only in front of new businesses Cenotaph Plaza Kinsmen Beach Pothole Park Athalmer Rank 3 7 th Ave parking Athalmer Downtown Rank 4 Kinsmen Beach Athalmer Downtown Pothole Park Others Option leave Pothole Park alone Reconstruct the town in a more orderly fashion Clean up old area before new developments take place Secure land at crossroads for future Rec complex (rinks, curling, pool, gym ) Consider parallel parking on both sides of 7 th Ave. Ensure parking is available close to 7th Ave. Support idea of a single municipality including entire area surrounding Lake Windermere. Overpass over railway tracks may not be possible Carbon neural, accessible, innovative improvements only Improvements should not be done unless they are environmentally and socially responsible (i.e. LEED designed roads, sharp cut off lighting, universally accessible/water wise etc. Improvements beyond 7 th not to be extensive or expensive should visually and aesthetically indicate to the pedestrian and driver that there is more to see and more parking one block to the west. Signage, sidewalk paint, extended garden beds and enhance street lighting would do the trick.

31 appendices APPENDIX 2 BREAKDOWN OF COST ESTIMATES BY PROJECT AREA AND COMPONENT WORK

32 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE Date: October 2008 ITEM Street & Streetscape 7th Ave 9th Ave 13th Street Athalmer 4th to 6th 6th to 9th 9th to 15th COST COST COST COST COST COST 1.0 REMOVALS $28,000 $46,000 $368,000 $0 $91,000 $15, CURB-GUTTER, ROADWORK & ASPHALT $82,000 $125,000 $868,000 $381,000 $290,000 $127, SIDEWALK AND WALKWAYS $154,000 $203,000 $1,700,000 $169,000 $634,000 $277, DRAINAGE $42,000 $67,000 $148,000 $67,000 $143,000 $55, LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL $84,000 $142,000 $328,000 $106,000 $321,000 $211, PLANTING & FURNISHINGS $102,000 $263,000 $870,000 $0 $809,000 $343, FEATURES & OTHER $6,000 $12,000 $47,000 $0 $25,000 $16,000 TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $500,000 $860,000 $4,330,000 $720,000 $2,310,000 $1,040,000 NOTES: Estimate is in 2008 dollar value and does not take into account year to year inflationary cost. Estimate includes 30% construction contingency to allow for unknowns at time of estimate Estimate includes 20% allowance for consultant services for design and construction including potential subconsultant, geotechnical and survey services Commmunity Enhancement Improvements Sheet 1 of 2 Urban Systems 9:31 AM, 11/12/2008 Estimate-Summary (split 2 pg), Appendix Class D Cost-Estimate - split pgs

33 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE Date: October 2008 Parks & Plazas Pedestrian Network ITEM Pothole Park Cenotaph Park Kin Beach Core Area Sidewalk Commercial Sidewalk Connecting Walk Waterfront COST COST COST COST COST COST COST 1.0 REMOVALS $45,000 $66,000 $12,000 $11,000 $17,000 $49,000 $0 2.0 CURB-GUTTER, ROADWORK & ASPHALT $0 $100,000 $384,000 $116,000 $181,000 $197,000 $0 3.0 SIDEWALK AND WALKWAYS $576,000 $659,000 $386,000 $224,000 $310,000 $436,000 $3,107, DRAINAGE $0 $0 $9,000 $66,000 $78,000 $0 $0 5.0 LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL $90,000 $186,000 $90,000 $109,000 $286,000 $23,000 $0 6.0 PLANTING & FURNISHINGS $724,000 $344,000 $133,000 $307,000 $360,000 $0 $38, FEATURES & OTHER $936,000 $18,000 $8,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $2,370,000 $1,370,000 $1,020,000 $830,000 $1,230,000 $710,000 $3,150,000 NOTES: Estimate is in 2008 dollar value and does not take into account year to year inflationary cost. Estimate includes 30% construction contingency to allow for unknowns at time of estimate Estimate includes 20% allowance for consultant services for design and construction including potential subconsultant, geotechnical and survey services Commmunity Enhancement Improvements Sheet 2 of 2 Urban Systems 9:31 AM, 11/12/2008 Estimate-Summary (split 2 pg), Appendix Class D Cost-Estimate - split pgs