New Park / Entry Court & Plaza Concept Design

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1 New Park / Entry Court & Plaza Concept Design The SECC Public realm is proposed to have a focus on health, wellness, and community and that site users will include patrons of the neighbourhood. The block is adjacent to the Trafalgar Road Heritage building. Site landscape design should integrate heritage. FUTURE RESIDENTIAL Plaza spaces adjacent to new building Bike parking including north-south green link along Drop loop on south side of CC with future related to the new community centre uses and programs and will also service the local neighbourhood. Landscape is to be well connected to the east and south. Provide a north-south Green Link edge Street. Spill-out plaza spaces the south and north main entrances. Park design is to provide a REYNOLDS STREET NEW PARK SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE FUTURE STREET New Park is to be designed to accommodate storm water Incorporate a Entry court is to be a pedestrian-priority area allowing for ENTRY COURT AND PLAZA PARKING GARAGE PROPOSED CIVIC SQUARE Public Open House Display Panel 1 February

2 New Park Design (North Side of Building) Flexible Use Space Hard paved surface for accommodating a variety of outdoor gatherings and programs that require maximum accessibility FUTURE RESIDENTIAL Tree Bosque Rows of trees provided to create a green edge along the east side of the Park and enhance north-south pedestrian access along the future street. Shade Structure & Picnic Area Shade structure providing focus to park space and protected, outdoor central space for gathering. Structure to coordinate with community centre building architecture. Natural Play & Fit Play Area Dry play area designed to support the theme of health and wellness equipment for people of all ages. Open Lawn Areas Open lawn area for informal play, passive use and for accommodating gatherings and surface. Grouped Seating Clusters of seating features providing fun, informal places to sit. Entry Node Special paved area focusing pedestrians on the north building entrance and connecting the larger sidewalk. FUTURE STREET Horticultural Planting Horticultural planting that supports the health and wellness theme of the park. Proposed as an aromatherapy, sensory or medicinal garden that includes educational signage. Naturalized Planting planting to provide water requirements and provide educational opportunities. Naturalized Planting planting to provide storm water requirements and provide educational opportunities. REYNOLDS STREET Water Feature Dual water feature and over- programable vertical spray jets embedded in special paving. Space usable for dry activities when water is turned off and during the winter months. Tree Bosque Rows of trees arranged to frame enhanced north-south pedestrian walkway along Reynolds Street and to provide green buffer along west side of new building. SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE Plaza Space space for internal building uses and programs. Suitable for a variety of seating options, small events and gatherings. Public Open House Display Panel 2 February

3 Entry Court & Plaza Design (South Side of Building) Tree Bosque Rows of trees arranged to frame enhanced north-south pedestrian walkway along Reynolds Street and to provide green buffer along west side of new building. SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE FUTURE STREET Plaza Space signed to accommodate small gatherings and events, provides access to the front doors and a variety of pedestrian and cyclist amenities. Soft Landscaping comprised of low maintenance mass plantings of seasonally interesting ground covers and trees. SERVICE ENTRANCE Seating Variety of seating features includes backed and back-less benches. Bench style coordinates with building materials and architectural style. Transit Stop connects to transit stop on Reynolds Street. Bicycle Parking Bike parking provided near the front entrance coordinates with building materials and architectural style. Soft Landscaping comprised of low maintenance mass plantings of seasonally interesting ground covers and trees. Focal Seating & Meeting Area Monlithic landscape feature uti- movement of vehicles in the dropoff area. Drop Off Court Drop Off Court, contiguous with area, accommodates vehicles and drop-off and pick-up functions. Vehicles will be contained in area by a combination of landscape features, curbing and bollards. REYNOLDS STREET PARKING GARAGE Entry Drive Direct driveway from Reynolds Street to the parking garage accommodates one-way (eastbound) pedestrians. Stormwater n ltration Area Drop Off Court, captures surface run-off from adjacent areas and sutsainably manages storm water discharge from the site. PROPOSED CIVIC SQUARE Plaza Connection to (future) Civic Square connect to the future Civic Square space to the south. Public Open House Display Panel 3 February

4 Wallace Park Concept Designs Wallace Park is proposed to have a focus on all washroom (possible warm skate changing area 16 Parking spaces 1 Public Tennis Court 4 Club Tennis Court season warming area children to seniors skills development Picnic area with shade Paths and trails streets to. Include small scale areas. Place of the Cluster with other built form on the site. Provide clear access to washroom building from Town to on Sheddon Street. Open Lawn Space FUTURE RESIDENTIAL Berm Summer + Winter Refrigerated Play Surface (420m 2 ) Wallace Park Tennis Club Oakville Hydro Facility Open Lawn Space FUTURE RESIDENTIAL Open Lawn Space Berm Sheddon Avenue Sheddon Avenue Allan Street Extended Driveway Allan Street EXISTING PARKING LOT Dry/Fit Play Area Open Lawn/Picnic Space OAKVILLE CURLING CLUB Proposed New Washroom/Ice Mechanical Room Ex. Parking Dry/Fit Play Area EXISTING PARKING LOT Wet/Dry Play Area Sheltered Picnic Area Asphalt Sport Court (420m 2 ) Open Lawn/Picnic Space OAKVILLE CURLING CLUB Wallace Park Tennis Club Oakville Hydro Facility Extended Driveway Proposed New Washroom/Ice Mechanical Room Ex. Parking Public Open House Display Panel 4 February

5 Civic Square Concept Designs. The space Public Access: Although part of the larger development site for a designed space Heritage: The site s of to be included in the design. The school building shall take precedence over other new structures proposed on the site. The of the school building free. The to address the modern architecture and landscapes provide a barrier-free north facing main entrance to the plaza area. Design: A edge the two spaces will work together to create a larger materials and design elements. A side of the site to blend civic plaza uses with the proposed Seniors Oriented Housing Block. north-south Green Link along Reynolds Street. within the larger former hospital site block. to respond to the future SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE PROPOSED SENIORS ORIENTED Transition Area with Focal Feature Open Lawns PROPOSED SENIORS ORIENTED Transition Area with Focal Feature Gardens OLD TRAFALGAR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING OLD TRAFALGAR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING Open Lawns Mid-Block Pedestrian Connection Main Entrance Reconstruction Mid-Block Pedestrian Connection Main Entrance Reconstruction Special Heritage Area & Seating This is a conceptual design only, based on the guiding principles. Public Open House Display Panel 5 February

6 Open Space Block Concept Brantwood Playground Allan Street Open Space is proposed to have a focus on Open lawn area Shade trees & landscaping Open lawn area is to be designed to Park design is to Integrate community history and heritage. Park to be well connected to a proposed mid-block Town to work with Wyndham Manor and other stakeholders through the detailed design process. scaled neighbourhood play ground. visitors from the local neighbourhood on the east side of Allan Street. Open lawn area relocated New surfacing closer to the Create Gardens Park Threshold Feature Shelter & Seating Areas PROPOSED SENIORS ORIENTED Allan Street Park Threshold Feature 3.0m Wide Walk Loop Open Lawn Area Seating Area Park Threshold Feature Mid-Block Pedestrian Connection Fence WYNDHAM MANOR Central Flex Space Gardens RESIDENTIAL UNDERWAY Proposed Design Public Open House Display Panel 6 February