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1 S T E - A N N E V I S I O N Gaboury Préfontaine Perry architect.e.s M A R C H

2 P re p a r e d b y : P r é p a r é p a r : P r e p a r e d f o r : P r é p a r é p o u r : Gaboury Préfontaine Perry architect.e.s Guy Préfontaine - p a rtner in charge, project dire c t o r sociétaire en charge du projet Christian Douchant - Constantina Douvris - Larissa Panachenko - data analysis, planning, design and editing analyse de données, planification, dessin et mise-en-page Ste. Anne Community Development Corporation Société de développement communautaire de Ste-Anne Julie Giesbrecht Robert Gosselin André Lafrènière Donald Legal Paul Filteau présidente directeur/director directeur/director directeur/director agent/officer Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba Lyse Hébert Raymond Laflêche Ville de Ste-Anne/Town of Ste. Anne: Guy Lévêsque Denis Loiselle Ken Dyment Gary Mourant chef exécutif/ chief executive officer ingénieur de ville/ town engineer chef des pompiers/ fire chief conseiller/ councillor Ville de Ste-Anne et les autres/ Town of Ste. Anne and others: Celeste Plouffe René Champagne Guy Deschambault André Bérard Dr. Paul de Moissac Monica Ball François Tétrault Marianne Friesen Claude Lachance Norbert Ritchot Dr. Gabriel Lemoine Dr. Robert Lafrenière Madeleine Baril Shaun Leonoff Nicole Leonoff Ann O Connell Frank O Connell Paul Champagne Florence Chaput Clement Charrière

3 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction 3 Objectives 3 Methodology 4 Project Phasing 5 Major Issues 6 Natural Inventory 7 Land Ownership 8 Land Use/Land Cover 9 Irrigation Suitability 10 Soil Drainage 11 Demographics 12 Quality of the Region 13 The Trans Canada Trail 14 HistoricalTrails and Events 15 Recreational and Sports Activities 17 Cultural Inventory 18 Agriculture and Related Industries 19 Recommendations 20 Agriculture and Natural Resource Related Enterprises 21 Sainte-Anne: Place, Vision and Strategy 22 Suggested Theme 23 Existing Town Zoning 24 Development Potential 25 Proposed Town Zoning 26 Development Components 27 Factors Influencing Business Location 33

4 Introduction The CDC* vision is a planning study of the entire region. It is intended to provide a development framework and direction for growth into the future. As stated in the upcoming methodology section, the study addresses six sectors or activities, some of which are dealt with in greater depth than others. It is intended that additional studies would be undertaken, using GIS or similar methodologies, to research in greater detail the development potential of agriculture, industries, control of protected lands, and related practices. The development plans, conclusions and recommendations have been derived from data received and through consultation with representatives of the communities. Objectives The following are objectives of the study: prepare groundwork for a sound social and economic development of the community reinforce and highlight the unique french and bilingual character of the communities reinforce, highlight and protect the unique natural character of the area search for the most suitable lands that can adequately sustain human activities without jeopardizing the quality of nature and wildlife Improving quality of cultural and natural landscapes, as well as integrating both in symbiosis, is our definition of sustainability. Review was not undertaken to verify the exactness of information received. Likewise, the plans are diagrammatic in nature and should therefore not be used as a basis for construction documents. The ultimate goal of this proposal is to direct the future development of the study area so that the community of Ste-Anne will attract people and economic development as well as ensure a natural and cultural landscape of high quality for future generations. *CDC represents Community Development Corporation 3

5 Methodology Regional scale There are six major activities occurring in the study area that require an integration with the land and it s resources: 1. village settlement and its associated waste disposal 2. rural residential development 3. agricultural and related practices 4. industrial development 5. recreational activities 6. control of protected lands This classification of municipal activities in six categories allows us to analyze the land base with the purpose of revealing the optimum locations for the placement of these activities. Methodology Local scale The community of Ste-Anne is analyzed in order to identify: 1. existing land use and on-going projects 2. existing capacity for development 3. most appropriate types of development 4. community leadership in the region 5. links to other Francophone centres 6. opportunity for cooperative centres This analysis allow us to avoid possible conflict and redundancy of proposed developments in each community under study. The process of the resource base analysis involves the following steps: 1. creating an inventory of existing natural and cultural features 2. establishing land-use suitability criteria for the identified activities 3. using a matrix of values, combine the suitability maps to create a composite map that reveals the most appropriate location for specified activities within the study area Based on the land suitability pattern, we develop a design scheme for the new facilities, as well as guidelines for the future developments 4

6 Project Phasing The process of the municipal scale analysis involves the following steps: Municipal analysis and community development: Phase One (included within vision study) analysis of existing communities - zoning, land ownership, allocated and potential sites for the future developments proposed zoning proposed new developments detailed planning and design proposasl which include - conceptual plan / layout of roads - parking areas - building/structure footprints - vegetated areas, ponds, etc. Phase Two (subsequent phase beyond vision study) complete design and documentation package for a selected project/projects which include: - site plan - floor plans - elevations - sections - construction cost estimate A complete design and documentation package will be required to undertake the actual construction. Phase Three implementation/construction 5

7 Major issues Regional scale Due to their location within the Red River basin, one of the important issues facing the Francophone communities under study is the flooding of the Red River and the soil drainage. GIMLI A comprehensive regional flood protection strategy is critical to the very survival of the Francophone communities and their various economic sectors in the Red River Basin. A key consideration in the regional flood protection strategy is the fact that the town of Ste-Anne is located just beyond the flood plain. That is why the Emergency Measures Centre is located in the town. S ROCKWOOD ST ANDREWS ST CLEMENTS BROKENHEAD LAC Furthermore, the Red and Seine Rivers are the major tourist and recreational corridors which connect most of Manitoba s Francophone communities. Taking into consideration the overall increase of the population of age 55+ in the next years (Stats Canada), the demand for tourist and recreational industry is expected to grow significantly. AVIER ROSSER MACDONALD Winnipeg RITCHOT SPRINGFIELD TACHE ST. ANNE It is also important to note that the cultural component of any ethnic group is mostly promoted through the tourist industry at the regional and community levels. MORRIS DE SALABERRY HANOVER LA BROQUERIE Therefore, the development of a strategy which will address both, flood and drainage issues as well as tourism issues of the Red River Valley Francophone communities, should be given a high priority. MONT- CALM AND FRANKLIN United States 6

8 Natural inventory 7

9 Land Ownership community pasture crown land crown leased land rural municipality land wildlife management area ward boundary provincial parks The majority of municipal land is privately owned. However, a significant area in the eastern portion of the RM is owned by Crown and consists mainly of parkland. Some of the Crown land is being leased to the private sector for a variety of uses. The Seine River is also an important resource. It provides a refuge and a safe passage for many wildlife species, as well as enhanced natural quality and tourism attraction for the residents and visitors of the area. Sandy Land Provincial Forest is the closest natural resource in the region, which should be analyzed for existing and maximum potential for tourism development. The delicate balance of the use and preservation of this resource should be addressed in any development close or within the Seine River Corridor. In order to minimize the impact on the natural habitats of the forest, the existing settlements and areas close to them should be given a prior consideration for the establishment of recreational facilities and tourist accommodation. Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 8

10 Land Use / Land Cover The RM of Ste-Anne covers an area of 5 townships, of which the town of Ste-Anne is the largest. Land use consists mostly of trees (32%) slightly higher than the annual crop land (30.7%) due to the Sandilands National Park and the Seine River Banks. The town of Ste-Anne is surrounded by annual crop land, grasslands and some forage. 9

11 Irrigation Suitability The condition for suitability of irrigation is limited or poor in the RM of Ste-Anne, particularily surrounding the town of Ste-Anne. 10

12 Soil Drainage The RM of Ste-Anne can be described as having imperfect drainage (52.3%) and poor drainage is most common surrounding the town of Ste-Anne. This is due to flat lands and clayey soils. Surface waters drain slowly in a northwesterly direction via the Seine River. 11

13 Demographics Demographic data is one of the prime indicators of an area s relative growth trends. These trends can be affected by a number of stimuli. Infusions of private and/or public projects bring activity and opportunity to an area thereby stimulating growth which is then reflected in this demographic data. The most current trend for rural communities has been a polarization to larger centers such as Steinbach, Winkler and Altona. These areas have seen growth well beyond the provinces standard of 2% population growth from 1991 to The prime reason for the very slow growth in population was the exodus from the province by people in search of employment opportunities in Western Canada. It is critical to provide employment/carrier opportunities for the youth, and upgraded community services for the senior segments of each region. Lack of these quantity/quality opportunities and services are the prime reason for negative population growth. The communities must strive to create a distinctive market identity in order to create a diversity of opportunities. The current population projection prepared by Statistics Canada Projected Population for 11 Selected Communities in Manitoba, 1996 to 2016 (Scenario with Migration)* indicates that the the town of Ste-Anne will see an increase of residents totalling 180 people (from 1522 residents in 1996 to 1702 in 2016), totalling %. This projection indicates a low (about 1% a year) growth of the population base of Ste. Anne. However, with the possibility of implementation of the various projects suggested in the current study, the influx of new residents to the community will possibly be much higher. * Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division, special projections prepared for CDEM,

14 Quality of the region The Rural Municipality (RM) of Ste-Anne covers an area of 5 townships (approximately ha) located 35 km southeast of Winnipeg in southeastern Manitoba. The RM of Ste-Anne is located entirely in the Manitoba Plain and consists of two distinct landscapes divided between the level to very gently sloping Red River Valley in the northwest and the gently sloping, slightly ridged terrain of the Southeastern Plain. The low surface gradient in the Southeastern Plain decreases in the red river Valley resulting in poorly developed surface drainage throughout the municipality. Surface waters drain slowly in a northwesterly direction via the Seine River. Surface drainage for agricultural purposes has been improved in parts of the area by a network of constructed drains. The Town of Ste-Anne is the largest population and service centre with smaller concentrations of people resident in Richer and Giroux. The major urban centres located within close proximity to the town of Ste-Anne are Winnipeg (30 km NW), and Steinbach (15 km S). 13

15 WINNIPEG Ste-Anne Trans Canada Trail Manitoba Regional Trails Possible link along the Seine River The Trans Canada Trail The Trans Canada Trail route through Manitoba, as currently proposed by the Manitoba Regional Trail Association (MRTA), will pass through nearby rural municipalities such as Hanover, as indicated on the map, provided by the MRTA. The trail which passes near the U.S. border, will facilitate linkages with North Dakota and Minnesota. The opportunity to connect the community of Ste-Anne with the Trans Canada Trail through a recreational corridor network is being explored by the community members on a conceptual level. Further investigations and detailed plans should be developed on the regional and local scales. This will allow promotion of ecotourism and environmental education in the area. 14

16 The Historical Trails and Events The Dawson Trail was one of three trails prospective settlers from the east used to enter into Manitoba before This first all-canadian trail passed through Ste-Anne. The Catholic Metis who experienced failed crops in 1868 worked on the construction of the trail as a form of relief from the Canadian government. They worked alongside a supervisor and other workers from Ontario. Pay equity become an explosive issue fuelled at the time by the Dominion Land Survey. The Metis, led by Louis Riel stopped surveyors who were running the base line to Ste-Anne towards the river lots of St. Vital. This was a symbolic statement showing their unity as a group. An account of Sir Sandford Fleming s expedition through Canada in 1872 shows the importance of Oak Point (Pointe des Chênes) along the Dawson Trail from Thunder Bay to Fort Garry. The Dawson Trail The history of Ste-Anne carries with it a Catholic tradition of pilgrimage which fulfilled the emotional and spiritual needs of the faithful. Pilgrimages to Ste-Anne began as soon as the first chapel in the settlement opened in By 1888, the number of visitors to the shrine had reached 700 people per year. The faithful traveled by train, horse-drawn cart, and by foot from St. Pierre, Letellier, St.Boniface, Lorette, Winnipeg, and from points in the United States to worship at the shrine. A special Canadian National train brought pilgrims from Fort Frances in By 1924, the number of visitors peaked at the 2000 mark. Upon reaching Ste-Anne, the people would form a procession, headed by a flag, and sing hymns in honor of Ste- Anne, while they proceeded to the grotto on the grounds of the monastery. 15

17 Remnants of the grotto are now part of a rock garden on the church grounds. So remarkable were the pilgrimages and the distances the faithful travelled to worship, that on August 8, 1922, only four years after the pilgrimages began, La Liberté commented that,...truly, one might be in Beaupré! There have been four wonderful pilgrimages. These French-Canadian are worthy of their ancestors. (La Liberté, August 8, 1922)* Ste-Anne was the most important religious centre in Canada outside of Ste-Anne des Beaupre. In order to promote culture of the community and revitalize some of historical events and interactions, the tourist train stop should be considered at the town of Ste-Anne as an alternative use of the existing CN spur line. The historical trail between Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods will pass through the town of Ste-Anne and will bring visitors to the community. *Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Citizenship 16

18 KEVIEW uth ST. LAURENT St. (ADMIN.) Laurent Inwood Teulon ROCKWOOD Clandeboye ST ST CLEMENTS LAC DU BONNET du Bo P NE Woodlands WOODLANDS Stonewall Warren Stony Mountain ST. ANDREWS Selkirk BROKENHEAD MacGregor PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE FRANCOIS ROSSER Rosser XAVIER St. Francois CARTIER Elie Xavier Headingley SPRINGFIELD Dugald Winnipeg Whitemouth WHITE- MOUTH Starbuck Lorette TACHE SOUTH Treherne NORFOLK Notre Dame GREY DUFFERIN Carman Elm Creek Sanford MACDONALD RITCHOT St. Adolphe Niverville Ste. Anne ST. ANNE Steinbach Somerset THOMPSON ROLAND Roland MORRIS Morris HANOVER St-Pierre-Jolys DE Grunthal SALABERRY St. Malo Marchand LA BROQUERIE Woodridge Manitou PEMBINA Morden Winkler STANLEY Plum Coulee RHINELAND Altona St. Jean Baptiste MONT- CALM Letellier Dominion City FRANKLIN Tolstoi Piney Vassar ke Gretna Emerson Walhalla Neche United States Recreational and sport activities. The inventory of existing golf courses in the context of the study area was conducted to identify opportunity sites for the future development of similar facilities. The above map shows locations of the existing 9-, 18-, and 27-hole golf courses in the Red River valley, along the Hwy # hole golf courses 27-hole golf courses 9-hole golf courses water parks air ports truck weight stations drive-in movies indoor movies 17

19 Cultural Inventory Major land uses: Residential, Agriculture, Commercial, Recreational, Industrial, Nature Reserve Land Use concept: utilize areas consumed by development first preserve areas in natural state for future consideration Criteria for suitability analysis: Recreational proximity to trail/pathway network proximity to natural amenities connectivity with existing recreational zones buffer from areas of potential hazard buffer from ecologically sensitive areas Residential proximity to existing services buffer from hazardous areas not on prime agricultural lands not on nature reserve areas not on land with mineral deposits not on surface water areas not on unsuitable surficial deposits Nature reserves: high quality habitat areas ecologically sensitive areas habitat protection areas ( requires buffer zone) Trail types/corridors: hiking equestrian ski snowmobiling biking canoe vehicular Corridor opportunity sites: rivers/creeks existing trails and pathways railway r-o-w hydro lines abandoned rail ways new trails Recommendation: connect historical sites, festival grounds, recreational facilities, resorts Agriculture prime agricultural land suitable drainage road access Industrial use: flood-free zone proximity to major highways proximity to railways proximity to airports proximity to existing major industrial sites buffer from ecologically sensitive areas 18

20 Agriculture and related industries In order to facilitate the future economic development of the community of Saint-Anne and to identify its unique potential and opportunities for new industrial and commercial developments, publications such as Golden Meadows Enterprises Report Project Alimentaire:The Case for Value- Added Production in Agro Foods were reviewed. The following is a summary of salient features of the report. The elimination of the transportation subsidies (Crow Rate) for grain and the opening of international markets through the World Trade Organization has created a unique environment for the development of value-added agro industries in the Prairies. As an example, Saskatchewan has seen a 7% increase in their agro-food transformation industries in the last three years, the most successful province in the country. Some of the value-added products considered are: Canola vegetable oil hydraulic oil chainsaw oil other by-products: bottling, crackers, chips, ski wax. e.g. Canadian Agra, Ste. Agathe. Wheat flours- white, whole grain,etc. bran semolina other by-products e.g. The Kletke Group of Altona (produce packaged pasta meals). Fish freshwater fish other by-products: fishing, tourism, restaurants, hotels, animal feed e.g. Freshwater Institute; Manitoba Metis Federation. Exotic meats bison, boar, ostrich, emu, venison, wild fowl, etc. other by-products e.g. Manitoba Emu Association, Wild Boar Marketing Group of Manitoba, Manitoba Bison Association, Manitoba Ostrich Association. Considerations for the communities of Ste- Anne: Wealth of the region: fertile lands produce rich crops of cereals, barley, flax and peas diversified economy which revolves around crops production and processing Manitoba top ten foreign exports:* - motor vehicles and parts 12.2% - cereal grains 11.0% - oil seeds 6.9% - live animals 5.8% - other machinery and appliances 5.1% - electricity 4.4% - aircraft components 4.1% - paper products 3.4% - copper products 3.2% - furniture 3.1% Manitoba top ten major export destinations:* - United States - Japan - Belgium - China - Iran - Mexico - United Kingdom - Indonesia - Korea, South - Taiwan *Source: 1998 Manitoba Budget, Statistics Canada. 19

21 Recommendations Based on the natural resources and existing practices of the study area, a wide range of agriculture-related industries can be developed within the regional context: Consider potential for wheat by-products (pasta, cereals, breads, cookies, cakes, etc.) Consider seed processing industries Consider dry soups preparation and packaging facility Develop tourism around culture and wildlife Consider establishment of multiple use pond for sport fishing and recreational activities Set-up green houses to produce vegetables Encourage cottage industries development Based on the location of the study area and recent developments in the trade and transportation network of North America, a number of cargo storage, loading and servicing facilities can be located within or near communities under study. A regional recreational centre as an activity node should be considered in a suitable location along the Hwy #12. Activities such as agriculture, farming, industry, or waste disposal, should be mostly located outside of the village built-up areas. Land suitability for these activities should be addressed on the regional (municipal) scale. For example, a combination of data on existing soil composition, slope conditions, moisture content, annual temperature range, etc. can be used in G.I.S. to create a map of recommended agricultural uses for the entire municipality. In order to produce a land suitability map for the proposed developments, a resource-based analysis for the whole municipality should be undertaken. The use of the G.I.S. technology will allow the incorporation of other land-related studies (such as Soils and Terrain Analysis) into the overall multi-use suitability map. Within the local context the following activities are recommended to be located within the boundaries or close proximity to the villages under study: agriculture and farm-related industries visitors accommodation sports and recreation residential expansion commercial nature interpretation history interpretation 20

22 Agricultural and natural resource related enterprise. In addition to a review of the Golden Meadows report, the current market situation was analyzed. The following is information relevant to the South Eastern region of Manitoba and RM of Ste-Anne. Ste-Anne is located at the eastern edge of an agricultural zone that is dominated by forage crops being used as feed for livestock (pigs, cows, poultry, some exotique: bison, emu, etc.). for greenhouses), coagulant for spills, medical uses, aeration additives such as vermiculite, etc. Resource-based tourism Agriculture and a natural resource based cottage industry already exists in the area, however increased growth is likely dependent on cooperative marketing and a visitor based strategy. (S.E. Tourism Association lists include: Emu Vision, Prairie Dried Flour, Apiaries, gardens and markets, greenhouses, sheep and wool, bison, etc.)* As the existing livestock feed requirements are greater than the area produces, It is an importer region for forage crops. In general, it appears the market for exotique animals is declining whereas there is a strong growth in hog production. Location, logistics and quantities in relation to market (economies of scale) would be strong determinants in siting plants related to wheat byproducts, seed processing, and dry soups preparation and packaging. This is evidenced by the location of other plants where large economies of scale and proximity to suppliers is important (ie. McCains plant in Portage la Prairie is close to large quantities of potato production, ISOboard plant near Elie is central to straw requirements, likewise the oat plant near same location, or the Canola plant in Altona). As the value added component rises and the product is oriented to niche markets and tourism, the area becomes more attractive to investors and new residents. Local opportunities N.B. Premiere Peat, the largest Canadian producer, is increasing extraction from a bog near Richer and should be tracked for secondary peat processing opportunities. Premiere already has an active research and development program at its Quebec headquarters: i.e. Allegro systems for greenhouses (seeds and nutrient are added to rollout packages *RESEARCHED BY PAUL FILTEAU 21

23 Sainte-Anne Place, Vision and Strategy The town of Ste-Anne is situated on the Seine River near the Trans Canada Highway, at the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highway 12 and Provincial road 210. A short 30 kilometers (18 miles) south-east of Winnipeg. Also along a CN main rail line. Most unique features of the village: strong Franco-Manitoban heritage (over 52% of population bilingual or francophone) strong Catholic heritage close location to other Franco-Manitoban communities in the province regional bilingual health services capital of the south east (24-bed hospital, and 9 bilingual doctors and 1 bilingual dentist at the Centre Medical Seine) ambulance and training for ambulance attendants for the region senior citizen home (Villa Youville Inc.) with 175 residents Catholic Church Fellowship Church arena and new Ste-Anne curling facility curling and figure skating club Ste-Anne Legion Community Hall for banquets and gatherings holds up to 425 patrons public library three schools: English (K to 12), French immersion (K to 8) and Francais (K to 12) central office of the Seine River School Division four baseball diamonds, two tennis courts, and four soccer fields located at the school and community centre cultural centre Cultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus Harmony Club Club Jovial (seniors club) snowmobile club (Snow Riders) Martin-Courcelles Foundation Montpetit Foundation Guides Scouts Minor Hockey Royal Canadian Legion 22

24 Suggested Theme: Based on the well developed health care sector of the community that provides medical services and senior care, the main theme for the future development of the town is proposed to be regional health care centre. In order to assure the successful development of the health care industry in the Town of Ste-Anne, it is important to recognize and provide for the growth of its integral components: 1. medical service facilities 2. medical training facilities 3. personal care homes 4. senior residential accommodation 5. sufficient residential accommodation for all age groups and family types 6. indoor and outdoor activity zones Suggested Facilities: residential affordable housing complex seniors housing complex 5-acre estates industrial industrial park rail distribution centre nature/recreational Seine River restoration indoor gardens rose gardens health spa, therapeutic and medicinal gardens and green houses butterfly house streetscape and landscape improvements landscape improvements of the Ave. Centrale landscaping and signage of the main community entrances at east and west ends of Ave. Centrale. seating areas along Ave. Centrale / Dawson Road regional tourism/recreation tourist train station winter park water park/rv park community campground and water slide health care medical training centre rehabilitation centre (health education, hospital up-grade, indoor and outdoor therapeutic recreation) business/commercial business incubator farmers market grocery store and wine market expansion theme commercial town plaza civic centre 23

25 Existing Town Zoning Residential Commercial Institutional Industrial This generalized zoning represents the use of town land suggested in the development plan. Fragmentation of this zoning scenario has resulted in lack of well defined and connected public space, commercial spines and centres, outdoor recreational zones. Recreational Agricultural Based on the projected increase of population of the town of Ste-Anne, the town boundary and the land use within the boundary has to be reviewed. Existing town boundary Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 24

26 Development Potential 58 acres 5 acres 50 acres 2 acres 40 acres 32 acres 32 acres 2.5 acres 9 acres 3 acres 30 acres 12 acres 1 acre 4 acres 10 acres Based on the review of air photographs and information gathered from site visits, areas free of permanent structures were classified as undeveloped. scenarios allows the proposal of an alternative zoning scenario for future growth and development of the town. The acreage of undeveloped sites indicates a potential for the future development of the town. The total undeveloped area in the town of Ste-Anne is approximately 300 acres with the largest sites located near the northern boundary (50 acres and 58 acres). This information, combined with land ownership, existing zoning and possible development Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 25

27 Proposed Town Zoning 10 min. walking distance 15 min. walking distance 5 min. walking distance mixed-use recreational/commercial mixed-use residential/commercial mixed-use industrial/commercial residential commercial institutional Préfontaine architect.e.s The proposed zoning scenario is based on the following principles: create centralized administrative services create centralized commercial services promote commercialization of the main street maximize use of the most visible and accessible sites for revenue-generating activities avoid increase of vehicular traffic through the community promote pedestrian safety and accessibility CDC VISION 26

28 Development Components F D C E A B K L G J H The above map demonstrates development option based on the proposed zoning scenario. A administrative/civic centre G 5-acre residential estates B commercial centre H modular homes C sports/activity park J 55+ condo D winter park K 9-hole community golf course/rv park E water park/rv park (industrial park as an industrial alternative) L health spa/winter gardens F alternative housing development Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 27

29 Development Components A administrative/civic centre In order to achieve a central location for the community services such as town office RM office museum library A It is recommended to consider a location between the church and the hospital, near the site of the demolished monastery. For the time being, the above mentioned site is proposed to be used as an open park zone for community gatherings. However, with the community consenses and allocation of funding, the following functions can be served by a facility of appropriate scale and image: church A town office RM office museum library banquet hall terrace heritage garden parking gateway to healing gardens and canoe launch civic centre terrace existing hospital Préfontaine architect.e.s healing gardens canoe launch CDC VISION 28

30 Development Components F alternative housing development F typical young family cluster residential units workshop pool residential units residential units daycare This proposed housing development is designed to provide alternative residential accommodation for seniors and youth. The main principles of this type of development are to minimize building footprint and its cost maximize open area and natural amenities provide shared indoor space for year-round activities greenhouse greenhouse residential units typical 55+ cluster The proposed creek and pond will provide enhanced drainage of the area and will connect through an existing ditch to the Seine River. The excavated soil should be used to raise the grade of the new developed residential sites. 29

31 Development Components L fountain G 5-acre residential estates One of the undeveloped sites south of Villa Youville is proposed to be developed as 5-acre rural residential estates. The proximity of the site to the Seine River allows for a unique water system to be incorporated into the site development. fountain G One main and two secondary channels are connected through culverts into the central ring and are connected to the Seine River through the main channel. Three private and one shared boat launches will provide access to the Seine River. fountain L health spa/winter gardens Located near the Villa Youville and its gardens, the proposed health spa and winter gardens will provide an opportunity for senior residents and community members to participate in year-round activities. The proposed facility can also include a butterfly house and a tea room. H J J H modular homes The site located south of the rail way near the Seine River is proposed to be developed as a demonstration site for the modular homes produced in the community by Elite Homes industry. The proposed pond will add a natural quality to the site. The excavated soil can be used to raise the grade of the residential lots for enhanced drainage. J 55+ condo The two undeveloped sites north of railway should be considered for a 55+ condo development. Buffering from the railway has to be addressed for acoustic protection. Evergreen tree species should be considered due to their increased sound absorbancy. 30

32 Development Components C sports/activity park The existing sports field near the school is proposed to be extended and updated with a new soccer field (location option one and two are indicated on the plan). D Additional tennis and beach volleyball courts will add diversity to the park use. The addition of two soccer fields will provide an opportunity for regional soccer tournaments. C D ice ridge Agricultural land north of the sports field is proposed to be developed as a winter park. D snowmobile park winter park ice ridge An ice ridge can be created during the winter months from snow removed from the highways by the municipal services. The program of events should be coordinated with the Fesivale Du Voyageur and promoted throughout Canada and United States. Additions to existing hotel and motel should be considered to accommodate tourists and visitors. ice ridge children s Development of Bed&Breakfasts will also increase the capacity of the town to accommodate visitors. C Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 31

33 Development Components E water park/rv park The northwest corner of the town is the most visible from Hwy #12, and should be considered for development that will attract visitors and promote the town of Ste-Anne as a regional recreational destination. E One of the alternative uses of the site is proposed to be a water park and RV park. The map of recreational and sports activities (p.14) indicates the location of similar developments in the region. K K 9-hole community golf course/rv park There are many golf courses located near the town of Ste-Anne. However, none of them are within walking distance (15-20 min.) from the town s buildup area. In order to promote active living through pedestrian accessibility and short walking distances to most of the public spaces, the community golf course should be considered within the existing town boundary. Préfontaine architect.e.s CDC VISION 32

34 Factors influencing business location The study Linking Language and Economic Wellbeing: A Study of Economic Development in Manitoba s Bilingual Municipalities, Executive Summary, prepared for the Manitoba Association of Bilingual Municipalities, 1994 presents information derived from the surveys of various businesses on the factors that influenced the location of their operations. The following businesses of bilingual municipalities in New Brunswick were surveyed: Federal Express (sorting centre for orders and dispatch of parcels within the Maritime provinces) Livingston Pharmaceutical (warehousing and customer service) CAMCO (Canada-wide customer service centre for electrical household appliances) CP Express (Canada-wide customer service centre) Business to Business (telemarketing research centre) Consolidated Bathurst (pulp and paper) Brunswick Mining & Smelting (mining and metals) Unitel (telecommunications) NBTel (telecommunications) ICI (chemical products) Fraser (pulp and paper) Chemises J.M.L. (textiles) A number of non-francophone municipalities in Manitoba were surveyed in order to determine the location factors of the major business in the area. Interviews were conducted with the following companies: 3M Canada Tire Recycling Corporation Triple E McCain Foods Canadair The analysis of factors influencing location of all of the surveyed companies are as following: In bilingual municipalities of New Brunswick presence and cost of modern infrastructure (fibre optics) availability of government assistance programs availability of a low cost, skilled labour force availability of raw materials availability of a bilingual labour force favourable costs for available modes of transportation In non-francophone municipalities of Manitoba type and skill level of labour availability of infrastructure rates of taxation lobbying of government agencies for financial assistance quality of life transportation costs It is important to note that the companies surveyed in New Brunswick were, for the most part, situated in the tertiary sector (teleservices, telemarketing services, government services, and retail trade), whereas the Manitoba companies belonged to the primary and secondary sectors (food and beverage and manufacturing industries). In these sectors, unlike the tertiary sector, bilingualism is apparently not an asset. The officials interviewed in bilingual municipalities of New Brunswick emphasized the fact that in communities that are considered to be bilingual, like Moncton, the emergence of bilingualism has allowed linguistically different communities to come together with the common goal of economic development. Bilingualism is generally accepted by the Anglophone community because it is a selling point to foreign investors. 33

35 As the results show, in non-francophone municipalities the nature of the labour force stands out as an important competitive advantage. An example of this is the presence and availability of a low cost, skilled workforce that is hard-working, with a low turnover rate. With respect to bilingualism of the labour force, not one company showed a preference, or took a stand for bilingualism as a factor determining location. An important point to note is that the economic value that has been attributed to bilingualism in today s labour market has not resulted from precise planning, but rather from a series of events which have helped to create a climate where expression in the two languages is considered an economic asset. From Linking Language and Economic Well-being: A Study of Economic Development in Manitoba s Bilingual Municipalities, Executive Summary, prepared for the Manitoba Association of Bilingual Municipalities,