Kick-off Meeting,: September 11, 2014

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1 Town of Midland Downtown Master Plan Study Kick-off Meeting,: September 11, 2014

2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Trip Agenda 2. Introduction 3. Work Program & Schedule Consultation Strategy Project Phases and milestones Web & Social Media Strategy 4. Discussion Aspirations for the Future

3 Thursday, September 11 Morning 9:30-11:30 Client Kick-off Meeting & Presentation 11:30-12:30 Discussion of 509 Bay Street Afternoon TRIP #1 AGENDA 1:30-3:30 Walking Tour of Downtown 3:30-5:30 Steering Committee Kick-off Meeting & Presentation Friday, September 12 All Day (8:00-4:00) Interviews with Key Stakeholders

4 A MASTER PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN MIDLAND

5 A phased Downtown Master Plan aimed at strengthening the prosperity and opportunity of the downtown and adjacent neighbourhoods. What are your expectations for this plan and process?

6 The Town has recently partnered with the Downtown BIA to replace King sidewalks and lighting. These improvements and the new cultural centre have helped, but what is needed now is a comprehensive downtown plan. What are your goals and aspirations for your downtown?

7 The study is really about identifying and leveraging downtown opportunities to benefit the entire community. How is this initiative viewed by your downtown constituents and the larger community?

8 Our Team

9 Consultation Strategy Address issues through regular dialogue, education and exploring ideas. Form a collaborative partnership with the Client Team and Steering Committee. 3 Public Consultation events including a Design Charrette. 5 Steering Committee Meetings. Council updates as appropriate. Project website and social media tools.

10 Work Plan Overview

11 PHASE 1 Reconnaissance and Initial Visioning TRIP #1 TRIP #2 Kick-off Meeting and Site Tour Stakeholder Interviews Steering Committee Meeting Internal Interviews Public Launch Client Meeting & Steering Committee Meeting PHASE 1 DELIVERABLES Base mapping and 3D model Powerpoint of downtown pilot projects Challenges and Opportunities Summary

12 PHASE 1 Review Background Materials

13 The waterfront has received much attention recently. We need to understand the status of this planning work and how this can be related to the downtown.

14 How should we reference previous work to build on your overall community building goals? -The Unimin Waterfront Lands Master Plan, The Planning Partnership

15 To be successful, we need to understand the broader context

16 Regional Context

17 PHASE 1 A Review of Your Policy Framework

18 PHASE 1 Base Mapping Legend Downtown Boundary Commercial Residential Civic/Community Industrial Parkland & Open Space Parking Area Trail Network

19 PHASE 1 Base Mapping Downtown Study Area

20 Web & Social Media Strategy

21 Key Stakeholders Planning Department Parks Departments Public Works and Town Engineer Economic Development Parking enforcement and Municipal enforcement Treasurer Fire Chief and Police Chief Members of Council Downtown BIA Library Board and Cultural Centre Board Rotary Club and other clubs Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the Arts Horticultural Society Marina and other business owners

22 PHASE 2 The Design Charrette TRIP #3 The Design Charrette Developers Roundtable Client Meeting & Steering Committee Meeting PHASE 2 DEVILVERABLES Design Charrette materials Summary of feedback from Design Charrette and developers roundtable

23 PHASE 2 The Design Charrette Morning Presentation of existing conditions Report Back Session Presentation of Opportunities & Challenges Report Back Session Afternoon Presentation of core themes Breakout Group Discussion Discussion of Precedents & Physical Opportunities Breakout Group Discussion Evening Public Open House Report Back Session Brief recap of Day s Activities

24 PHASE 3 The Master Plan TRIP #4 TRIP #5 Client Meeting & Steering Committee Meeting Master Plan Open House Client Meeting & Steering Committee Meeting PHASE 3 DELIVERABLES Summary of Public Open House Feedback Master Plan Community Improvement Plan

25 PHASE 3 The Master Plan

26 Community Improvement Plan What improvements should the CIP focus on, and which programs will be most effective? Facades Upper Floor Conversions New Development Feasibility and Design Studies

27 Initial Project Schedule Kick-off Meetings & Site Tour Public Launch Design Charrette Draft Plan Presentation Master Plan Open House

28 Proposed Project Schedule Kick-off Meetings & Site Tour Public Launch Design Charrette Draft Plan Presentation Master Plan Open House

29 Steering Committee Terms of Reference Provide local expertise and make connections to projects, policies and plans Provide input into scope and work plan elements Assist the team with decision making to achieve a clear direction for the future and provide feedback on reports and presentations Attend Steering Committee meetings and assist the general public to better understand the project and direct them to information about the project i.e., project web site, consultation events Bring forward ideas, issues and perspectives that have a bearing on the project Suggest a list of individuals or groups to participate in the stakeholder interviews and Design Charrette and attend the Design Charrette Provide comments and input on work as the project evolves

30 4. DISCUSSION

31 STRENGTHS

32 CHALLENGES & ISSUES

33 OPPORTUNITIES

34 509 BAY STREET SITE What kind of uses (i.e: day/evening, summer/winter) should occur? Assuming the preferred option is a market, who will operate it? What are the use guidelines after which the site is considered a park? How much money would they like to spend on it? Does it need to be fenced? Should the site be paved? Can we see the Lease Agreement? What type of edge enhancements are needed?

35 Next steps forward Review of background materials Analysis of existing conditions Completion of 3D model Identification of stakeholders to interview during trip #2 Prepare materials for public launch