The Planning Partnership Baird + Associates TCI Management Consultants Ltd. Plan B Natural Heritage Wills Consulting Engineers Poulos & Chung Limited

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1 Little Lake Master Plan The Planning Partnership Baird + Associates TCI Management Consultants Ltd. Plan B Natural Heritage Wills Consulting Engineers Poulos & Chung Limited May 26, 2009

2 Purpose of Study Master Plan process to: Determine and articulate a process of governance, management and decision making of the study area; Determine the recreational and tourism capacity of Little Lake and the surrounding lands for current and future use;

3 Purpose of Study Develop a plan for the study area including: 1. Environmental management; 2. Shoreline management; 3. Land acquisition priority; 4. Acceptable uses policy.

4 Purpose of Study Review existing public parkland and open space (public/private) that answers the following questions: 1. Are facilities adequate? 2. What changes are necessary to meet current and future community needs? 3. What opportunities exist for future consideration

5 Most Importantly Produce a Plan which is: Compelling, Practical, and Implementable

6 Work and Schedule PHASE 1 - Context (June - September) - where we are now PHASE 2 - Preparation of Concept Options (June - September) PHASE 3 - Development of Master Plan (September to November) Schedule of Upcoming Workshops Workshop #1 - May 26th, 2009 Workshop #2 - July 7,8th, 2009 (2 Day Charette) Workshop #3 - TBA (Public Open House)

7 Context of the study

8 Our Team The Planning Partnership Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design TCI Management Consultants Ltd. - Urban Design Market and Financial Analysis Baird + Associates Shoreline Specialist Wills Consulting Engineers Environmental Engineering Plan B Natural Heritage Environmental Poulos & Chung Limited Transportation Specialist

9 Purpose of Workshop Issue and Opportunities Identification A presentation on the results of the inventory and analysis of the Little Lake waterfront and surrounding areas; Table group activities to gather input from the public on possibilities for change Preparation of Recreational Opportunities and Uses Report

10 Previous Studies The Peterborough Marina Site Investigation Review (2008) Structural Condition Survey Wolfe Street Wharf (2008) Structural Condition Survey Public Boat Launch, Ramps & Wharves on Little Lake, Peterborough (2008) Functional Review of delcrary Park (2007) Vision A Strategic Plan Update for Recreation, Parks & Culture (2007) Downtown Economic Analysis (2008)

11 Previous Studies Peterborough & the Kawarthas - Premier-ranked tourist destinations project (2008) It's all about the Water - a report of the panel on the future of the Trent-Severn waterway (2008) Planning Peterborough to 2031: How the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe will affect the City of Peterborough (2009) Recreational Use of Little Lake and Environs Study (1986) Achieving the full potential of the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada (2005)

12 Previous Studies

13 Recent Key Investments

14 Recent Key Investments Marina Millenium Park Ecological Garden Downtown shoreline reconstruction Roger s Cove Playground Facilities North Shore Trail PLL Site Development

15 Existing Conditions

16 Regional Context Otonabee River Part of the Trent Severn Waterway, central on the route from Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe

17 Regional Context Connections to Trent Trans-Canada Trail Millenium Trail Municipal trails Informal routes

18 Existing Land Use Public Open Space 55 ha Private Open Space 16 ha Significant green space within urban context

19 Built Form Scaled built form surrounding Lake Front, which transitions from residential to downtown urban to pastoral

20 Environmental Analysis Vegetation Shoreline/riparian forest, wetland and shrub thicket communities Willow, Manitoba/Silver Maple, Ash, Speckled Alder, Cottonwood dominated Manicured/Landscaped Grounds mix of native and non-native trees and shrubs Norway Maple, Willow, Black Locust, Conifers Invasive, non-native species present (buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard)

21 Fisheries Little Lake supports a warmwater sport fishery (pumpkinseed, bass, perch, carp)

22 Wildlife Osprey nesting (poles, bridges) Habitat for migratory birds, waterfowl, shorebirds and urban species Corridor/Linkage function Otonabee River, Whitlaw Creek, railway corridors Species at Risk - Map Turtle (species of concern) may occur in the study area

23 Habitat Enhancement Opportunites removal of non-native, invasive plants; native plantings utilizing species grown in the Ecology Garden nursery; phased replacement of nonnative landscape plantings with native species; naturalized buffer strips along the shoreline and riparian edge fish and wildlife habitat; creation of bio-swales (wetland) at stormwater outlets; limited use of fertilizer, herbicide and pesticide within manicured grounds; additional shoreline stabilization incorporating bio-engineering measures such as native tree/shrub plantings; creation of specific habitat types such as prairie/savanna; native plantings with species with high wildlife value to provide food, shelter and cover; plant and wildlife linkage enhancement through habitat creation and vegetated buffer strips along the shoreline.

24 Marine Analysis Approx. 5km of shoreline for the lake proper Shoreline strategies Stormwater outfalls Alternative locations for marina Marina feasibility study Boat Launches and wharves

25 Character Areas Downtown Downtown Waterfront North Edge Neighbourhood The Point Canal and Recreational Edge Little Lake Cemetary Crescent Edge

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27 Cultural/Civic Heritage Railways and Bridges Little Lake Cemetery Trent Severn Art Gallery, Centennial Museum Canoe Museum

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30 xisting Trails and Recreation Extensive network of existing formal walks around lake Extensive Informal walks as provision of side trails or important links

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32 Trail Character Character of walks broken down by area Informal links provide complete waterfront promenade walk Varied Character provides an diversity in user experience

33 Walk Lengths 1 km walks which average 12 minutes in duration

34 Private Ownership Sections of Lake Shoreline which lay in private ownership

35 Roads & Parking All facilities are well serviced serviced through an existing road and parking network

36 Views

37 Key Assets to Leverage

38 1. Public Ownership of Water s Edge

39 2. Visual and Physical Connections to Water s Edge

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41 3. Significant Investment in Trail System

42 4. Major National Historic Site in Town

43 5. Core of Existing Recreation/Cultural Attractions

44 6. Scale/Character of Built Form Adjacent to Water s Edge

45 7. People living close to Waterfront

46 8. Extensive Natural Features

47 9. PLL is an Integral Part of Larger System

48 10. Well Recognized and Attended Events

49 11. Proximity of Downtown to Water s Edge

50 Little Lake : Big Opportunity

51 Table Group 1 Working as a table group brainstorm a list of questions choose your top question choose a spokesperson

52 Table Group 2 Working as a table group brainstorm a list of the key characteristics/qualities of the Little Lake area Identify the top 5 characteristics

53 Table Group 3 Working as a group brainstorm a list of opportunities that would make the key characteristics of the Little Lake area even better Choose the top 5 opportunities

54 Work and Schedule PHASE 1 - Context (June - September) - where we are now PHASE 2 - Preparation of Concept Options (June - September) PHASE 3 - Development of Master Plan (September to November) Schedule of Upcoming Workshops Workshop #1 - May 26th, 2009 Workshop #2 - July 7,8th, 2009 (2 Day Charrette) Workshop #3 - TBA (Public Open House)

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