Welcome! HORSESHOE BAY PARK Welcome! Where are we in the process? Today we would like your input on how Horseshoe Bay Park can be upgraded to serve the community s needs better. CONSULT STAKEHOLDERS TAKE INVENTORY & ANALYZE SITE Goals for today WE ARE HERE OPEN HOUSE # Share our observations about the functional challenges and opportunities for the site Learn what priorities the community prefers for the park Begin to think about where the best places are for various improvements Please take some sticky dots and sticky notes to add your ideas to the boards! IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS DEVELOP DESIGN CONCEPTS OPEN HOUSE # 2 SPRING 208 DEVELOP PREFERRED CONCEPT PLAN DEFINE VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES I think... ADOPTION BY COUNCIL Have questions? Contact: Ian Haras, Parks Planning & Development Manager 604-925-743 iharas@westvancouver.ca
The park today - features analysis 8 3 2 7 3 6 4 8 3 BAY STREET 9 5 6 0 BRUCE STREET 4 7 BAY STREET 5 9 ROYAL AVENUE KEITH RD 2 3 PIER In fair condition. 7 EAST GRASS AREA Used by ferry passengers. Shaded. 3 BUS LOOP 2 LAWN & TREE AREA Used for picnics, family gatherings and informal sports. 8 WASHROOMS In need of upgrade. 4 5 VILLAGE CENTRE ARRIVAL INTERSECTION 3 4 VIEWING PLATFORMS In fair condition. PLAY AREA & SPRAY PARK Well-used by children. Condition varies; some elements in disrepair. 9 0 LIFT STATION Noisy and unsightly. Relocation may be possible in the long term. MARINA OFFICE Tourist draw in warmer months. 6 7 8 FERRY LOADING AREA MARINA DOCK FUTURE WEST BANK DEVELOPMENT 5 PLAZA Central location, but under-used. MARINA PARKING Required for marina operation. 9 FOOT PASSENGER CONNECTION 6 BOAT LAUNCH Provides access to water. 2 FOOT PASSENGER TERMINAL 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 0
The park today - site analysis KEY CHALLENGES Protect mature trees Archaeology - Location of artifacts of moderate significance. Avoid extensive excavation Lift station - Potential for relocation in the long term Boat launch - How to create access across? Parking required for marina operation Grade change KEY OPPORTUNITIES Opportunities for habitat enhancement Create a continuous waterfront experience Preserve and enhance views of water Improve access and seawall condition Preferred area for structures - no known archaeological findings Connection to future development Respond to village heart and enhance connectivity to business area. Coordinate with upcoming streetscape improvements. Consider connection to ferry
What makes this place great? Please tell us what you love about the park now. DISLIKE IT LIKE IT LOVE IT The park would be better with something else instead.... but it needs to be replaced, restored or relocated Keep it just the way it is! Views of the harbour Existing plaza for events and gatherings Existing access to the beach Existing connection to village and retail Existing playground Existing working harbour and marine activities Existing open, multi-use lawn Existing mature trees Propeller water feature Don t forget... How about...
Opportunities Please tell us how much of a priority the foling opportunities are. LOW PRIORITY MID PRIORITY HIGH PRIORITY IMPROVE... Seawall improvement Low High Spray park update Improve marina parking lot Washroom upgrade ADD... Move / improve the lift station Weather protection Concerts and events More seating CREATE... Continuous, connected waterfront Better connection to retail A place for youth A destination playground I d rather... How about...
What could the park be? Six themes Through site analysis, a stakeholder workshop and consultant studies, Please tell us how strongly each concept resonates with you by adding a sticker to each, like so: we have identified six themes that we consider important to represent in Horseshoe Bay Park. These themes will form a vision that sets the direction for further I don t like it I love it design work. We won t pick just one the same space can express more than one theme. Or, add your own concepts be. Next, check out the boards for each concept, and tell us which activities and features could best express it. Village green A local meeting spot for community members to visit daily. A place for special events and celebrations. Bring your family and dogs! Active year-round In colder months, this place has a charm all its own, whether it s a winter activity or its calm beauty. At night, the park still bustles with activity. Local businesses and the park support one another. 0 0 Unique destination Located at a traveller s hub, this place offers something memorable. With rarely-seen installations, themed events or just its own inherent charm, people visit from all over. Relax and enjoy Making the most of the natural setting, the park can facilitate a sense of serenity and refreshment, especially for stressed ferry travellers. 0 0 Thriving ecology Building a framework upon which natural processes can thrive and be resilient, this park als visitors to get a glimpse of BC flora, fauna, and marine life. By the water Located on a beautiful bay, there are many ways the park can be designed to express the ocean. A working waterfront, a marine habitat, a historic harbour village. 0 0 I d rather... How about...
Village green Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. PICNIC AREA GREAT LAWN OUTDOOR MARKETS PROGRAMMED RECREATION OUTDOOR MOVIES/ FLOATING THEATRE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAYGROUND PIER EVENTS SPACE FOR DOGS PICNIC SHELTER
Active year-round Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. SUMMER FARMERS MARKETS AMPHITHEATRE WITH POWER SUPPLY WATERFRONT EVENTS HOLIDAY MARKET FIRE PIT SHELTER FOR GATHERINGS MOVABLE SEATING FREE WIFI AND CHARGING SPOTS
A unique destination Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. PLACES TO ENJOY THE VIEW ICONIC STRUCTURES PLAYFUL ELEMENTS & ART UNIQUE EVENTS BE OUT ON THE WATER UNEXPECTED DESIGN ELEMENTS CREATIVE LIGHTING INSPIRED BY LOCAL HISTORY DESTINATION PLAYGROUND ACCESS TO WATER WATER FEATURE
Relax and enjoy Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. SIT OR STROLL VIEWING PLATFORMS CREATIVE SEATING SHADY TREE SPOTS QUIET WALKS GRAB A BITE SHAKE YOUR SILLIES OUT PUBLIC ART SIT BY THE WATER S EDGE
Thriving ecology Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. CREATE & PRESERVE HABITAT RESTORE SHORELINE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATURAL PLAY NATIVE PLANTING NATURAL PATHS WATER PLAY HEALTHY TREES RAIN GARDENS POLLINATOR PLANTS PLAN FOR RISING SEAS
By the water Please place a sticky dot on the circle around the three ideas you would most like to see in Horseshoe Bay Park. WORKING HARBOUR ACCESS TO WATER FLOATING ELEMENTS VIEWING PLATFORMS BEACH SPORTS BOARDWALKS BEACH PLAY TERRACED ACCESS TO WATER PERCHED BEACH
Please use the icon stickers to indicate where you think PLAYGROUND LOOKOUT If your ideas aren t on the stickers, use a sticky note! I think... Mark the map the best location for those NATURAL AREA features should be.