Marpole Community Plan Parks and Open Space Community Workshop, March 13 th, 2013
Overview 1 Community Plan 2 City-wide initiatives 3 4
Overview 1 Community Plan 2 City-wide initiatives 3 4
Marpole: Boundaries
What is a Community Plan
Community Planning: Four Phases 1 LAUNCH Outreach Research Deliverables Key Issues Metrics 2 POLICY DEVELOPMENT Apr-Jul 12 Aug April 13 Workshops Analysis Deliverables Plan & Policy Options 3 DRAFT PLAN Conclusions Deliverables Draft Plan May - Sept 13 4 PLAN APPROVAL Oct 13
Five Key Themes Land Use, Built Form Community Amenities Housing Parks & Public Realm Transportation
Process Breadth and Depth Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4: A new Marpole Community Plan (Fall 2013)
Overview 1 Community Plan 2 City-wide initiatives 3 4
Parks and Public Space What is public space? Parks Plazas Streets Sidewalks Community gardens Public facilities (libraries and community centres) What is the public realm? Street furniture, street trees, planters, pavers, etc.
Parks & Amenities How do we plan for parks in the city? The Park Board gives priority to acquiring new parks: a) in areas with significant population growth b) in park deficient neighbourhoods c) along the waterfront - access rights (e.g. along Fraser River) d) through major rezoning: public open space or payment in lieu Where do the funds for public amenities come from? 75% from property taxes, utility fees, and user fees 10-15% through new development (DCLs and CACs) 10-15% from other levels of government + non-profit partners
Public Space Projects Greenways Orphaned Spaces VIVA Green Streets Community Gardens Boulevard Fruit Trees Streets-to-Parks Pavement-to-Plaza
RELEVANT POLICY
17 greenways city-wide; 2 are in Marpole: North Arm Trail and Ontario GREENWAYS Enhanced bikeway system for pedestrians and cyclists GCAP action & Transportation 2040 Currently consulting on Point Grey Cornwall, Union Bikeway, and Comox Helmcken Greenway
ORPHANED SPACES GCAP and Transportation 2040 2012-13: 103 city-owned spaces mapped; currently 5 pilot projects underway 15 Led by CityStudio
ORPHANED SPACES 16
VIVA Transportation 2040 direction to expand creative use of streets as public spaces City s test platform for innovative temporary public space ideas PARKLET: Urban Pasture, 2012
VIVA 18
GREEN STREETS Supporting GCAP, Transportation 2040, Food Strategy Allows residents to volunteer to tend to street gardens in traffic calming spaces 19
COMMUNITY GARDENS High priority GCAP action, supports Food Strategy Annual request for expressions of interest to solicit new projects Community-led 20 and supported by city
BOULEVARD FRUIT TREES 21 High priority GCAP action, Food Strategy
Currently consulting on potential sites in Mt. Pleasant and Marpole STREETS TO PARKS High priority GCAP action
STREETS TO PARKS 23
PAVEMENT TO PLAZAS Transportation 2040 action and implementation emerging area Low-cost, high-impact public spaces Focused on wide intersections or side streets in busy commercial areas Exploring trial through West End Community Plan
Food Assets in Marpole
Food Production
Food Production
Food Production
Food Processing
Food Processing
Food Distribution
Food Distribution
Food Waste
Food Waste
+ Health + Education + Local food jobs + Community-building + Culturally-appropriate + Affordability + Sustainability How does this benefit the community?
Check Out Our Assets
Neighbourhood Values and Identity How important is it to have the following located close to your home?
Overall Degree of Satisfaction How would you rate the following statement?
Parks
Neighbourhood Values and Identity In the next 25 years, I want Marpole to be recognised for its:
Parks Frequency of Use Marpole has a number of public parks, how often do you visit these?
Parks Type of Use What activities do you most often use parks for?
Parks - Favourite What is your favourite park to visit in Marpole?
Parks Least Favourite What is your least favourite park to visit in Marpole?
Parks - Improvements What are three things the City could do to improve parks?
Parks General Comments More park space Better signage and access to Shaughnessy Park and Fraser River Park. More trees to buffer traffic (e.g. Oak Park and Eburne Park) Safety concerns in isolated parks better lighting (e.g. Shaughnessy Park, Fraser River Park)
Open Space
Open Space More effective use of informal green spaces, like school More plazas Specific locations for more trees (e.g. W 70 th Ave., W 71 st Ave. and around Ebisu Park) Riverfront walkway that includes activation/ draw like community gathering place and/or a pier
Public Realm, Access and Linkages
Public Realm, Access and Linkages More benches More public art Make Granville more lively with patios and murals More crosswalks and bulges, and improved sidewalks Walking and cycling trail along Arbutus corridor Better waterfront access
Community Facilities
Community Facilities: Use How often do you use these facilities?
Community Facilities: Activities What services do you access and/or activities do you most often enjoy at these facilities?
Community Facilities: Additional Needs that you wish were offered?
Community Facilities: Co-location Do you agree that co-locating City services such as library, recreation, senior services, family programs, and childcare together improves your ability to access these services?
Community Facilities: Co-location How important is it to you that co-located services be:
Food
Food Markets and Stores possibly at new riverfront location More variety of grocery stores (e.g. organic, Chinese produce) Need for grocery store at Oak and 67 th Ave.
Food - Gardens More community garden plots Oak and Winona Park Along Arbutus tracks Rental apartment area lawns and boulevards Help newcomers get involved in their community More fruit trees in parks Composting program, especially in apt. area
Overview 1 Community Plan 2 City-wide initiatives 3 4
Going Deeper with the Discussion heard (Phase I) What we know (via stats, etc.) Principles, policies, bylaws, etc. Refining This workshop will build on information gathered in Phase I of the Community Plan
World Café Plenary World Café Discussions Round 1 (30min) Round 2 (30 min) Round 3 (30 min) Report-Out already learned Comment on emerging policies Engage thematically and geographically
World Café 1. Find a table 2.Listen and share ideas already learned; Comment on emerging policies Engage thematically and geographically