TAMARACK LAKE SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN Charrette: Putting Ideas on Paper September 14, 2016
Welcome Kimberly Jongsma, MUP Urban Planner Matt Levandoski, PLA Landscape Architect Lakeview Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Jake Eckholm, Village Manager
1. About this project, What we need from you, & Inspiration 2. Design-time 3. Discussion
WHAT IS A CHARRETTE? A meeting in which stakeholders in a project attempt to resolve conflicts and map solutions.
Brainstorm: Figuring out what s next for Lakeview How can we utilize our lakeshore to strengthen our downtown?
ABOUT THIS PROJECT A plan that will go into action The end result will be a development plan to improve downtown Lakeview and its connection to Tamarack Lake. LAKESHORE DEVELOPMENT PLAN That s why we re getting specific ideas down on paper tonight.
What we ve done so far Survey June 15 July 15, 2016 Public meeting August 1, 2016 What we found Three Popular Ideas Bollinger s Farmer s Market Boardwalks Boat Docking Three Issues Lake Condition Parking Kid-Friendly, Family-attracting space What do we do with this feedback?
Plans often use a Vision, Goals, and Objectives model. Vision Goals Goals Goals Objectives Objectives Objectives Objectives Objectives Objectives
Vision To strengthen the Village of Lakeview s unique small downtown as one that connects residents and visitors to the lake and provides opportunities for on- and offshore recreation and family activity. Goals Connection Making the lake accessible from downtown and vice versa Activity Things to do, places to do them Identity What do you want to be known for? How do we show this? Objectives??????????????????
Objectives? Objective = a specific action item that accomplishes the goal.
What we need from you this evening: Your participation, open mind, and creativity. Putting organized, location-specific ideas onto paper Look beyond current issues this is a development plan for the future (what should we build?) In the next inspiration segment, feel free to write down any ideas that resonate with you.
Pomona Park, Village of Fruitport
Boat Launch, City of Hart
Boat Launch, City of Hart
Lake Macatawa Fishing Access (near Holland State Park)
Plaza & White Pine Trail, Comstock Park
Parking
St. Helens, Oregon Lakefront Design
Boardwalks and Piers
Aarhus, Denmark Lake Geneva - Montreux - Switzerland Boardwalks and Piers
Kayak Launching
Street Space
Bike Parking
Splashpads Cadillac, Michigan Chattanooga, Tennessee
Pavilions
Adaptability
Design Time! Break into teams of 6-8. Address the three goals (see sheet provided) represented how the team chooses (map, narrative, art) Assign a Scribe and a Spokesperson 45 minutes of deliberation Share and discuss plans
Vision To strengthen the Village of Lakeview s unique small downtown as one that connects residents and visitors to the lake and provides opportunities for on- and offshore recreation and family activity. Goals Connection Making the lake accessible from downtown and vice versa Activity Things to do, places to do them Identity What do you want to be known for? How do we show this? Objectives??????????????????
Discussion Each table presents their concept and how they addressed each of the development plan s goals Connection Identity Activity
Thank You Please call or email us with any questions you have. 616-364-8491 Matt Levandoski, LLA Landscape Architect mlevandoski@preinnewhof.com Kimberly Jongsma, MUP Urban Planner kjongsma@preinnewhof.com