WELCOME DESIGNING STANLEY PARK TODAY...CREATING A LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE STANLEY PARK REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
INTRODUCTION Purpose of the event» RECAP on the background to the Stanley Park Redevelopment Initiative.» SHARE ideas on the future vision for the park.» GAIN INPUT on the draft design concepts and management strategies.» INFORM participants about the design process and how to get involved. Format of the event A number of presentation panels have been prepared to explain the process for the Stanley Park Redevelopment Initiative. The consultants have also undertaken a preliminary assessment of Stanley Park as it stands today. These panels show some of the key issues affecting the park, including different uses and activities, natural areas, important views and pathways. Feedback from earlier consultation events has been summarized on the What We Heard panels. This has helped inform the preliminary vision and concepts for the future of the park. Staff from Stantec Consulting Ltd. and The City of Calgary will be on hand to answer any questions you have and to listen to your comments. Facilitators The project team is made up of The City of Calgary Parks and Stantec Consulting staff. Team members are in attendance so please share your views with them. Who are the key stakeholders of the Stanley Park Redevelopment Initiative? YOU...Residents, Neighbours, Recreation Groups, Community Associations, Walkers, Cyclists, Nature Enthusiasts and anyone that has an interest in making Stanley Park a better place to enjoy!
PROJECTCONTEXT Stanley Park Redevelopment Initiative Stanley Park has become increasingly popular in recent years, resulting in greater demands placed on the park. The City of Calgary Parks is working towards a redevelopment plan for the park. This plan will take into consideration increasing numbers of park visitors, enhance park visitors experience, boost the park s environmental health, and identify much needed lifecycle upgrades and replacements. Why Prepare the Plan? Stanley Park is a popular multi-use park with a long history and a place in the hearts of the communities and users it serves. As visitor numbers increase, the evolving needs and desires for the park will be addressed by this plan. The goal is to ensure the park remains valuable for park users today and into the future. To do this, a comprehensive redevelopment plan is required to ensure all activities can be balanced in a sustainable way. What are the steps in the process? Calgary Parks has retained Stantec Consulting as experienced park planners and engagement specialists to assist us with this project. The planning process involves a step by step approach: STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BACKGROUND REVIEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK + FUTURE ALTERNATIVES DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN FINAL REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN APPLICATION FOR PROJECT FUNDING DETAILED DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION JANUARY 2013 NOVEMBER 2013* LATER PHASE TO WE ARE HERE * date is tentative and may be subject to change FOLLOW AFTER THIS PROJECT LATER PHASE TO FOLLOW AFTER THIS PROJECT How it all works Following the completion of the Final Design and Management Plan scheduled for November 2013, the plan will be used to request funding for future implementation. Detailed design development and construction phases would be undertaken if and when funding is obtained. 1 INPUT ANALYSE First, community input and 2 Next, information is analyzed 3 user input, suggestions and comments are gathered. This helps to inform how people and key user groups for appropriateness, feasibility and suitability to determine how it should be incorporated into the redevelopment plan. use the space. CREATE Finally, this information is translated into a concept plan for the redevelopment of the park. The Plan will be presented to the public for feedback and refinement.
CONTEXTMAP 14 Street SW Hillhurst Bridgeland Centre Stree Princes Island Park Downtown Calgary BOW RIVER BOW RIVER 4 Street SW Calgary Tower City Hall Beltline 12 Avenue SE 17 Avenue SW Calgary Stampede Talisman Centre Mount Royal Mission Union Cemetery 1A St.SW 38 Ave. SW 33 Avenue SW Elbow Park Parkhill 40 Ave. SW 4 St. SW Britannia Lansdown A ve. SW SW 42 Ave. 42 Avenue SE Macleod Trail SW 50 Avenue SW Glenmore Athletic Park Sandy Beach Park ELBOW RIVER Calgary Golf & Country Club Elboya Macleod Trail SW Stanley Park Study Area CONTEXT MAP Municipal Park Landmark Glenmore Trail SW Glenmore Reservoir Scale 1:10,000 0 200 400 600 Meters
STUDYAREAMAP 34 Avenue SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building 3 Street SW 1A Street SW Princess Obolensky Park ELBOW RIVER 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW 40 Avenue SW ELBOW RIVER Baseball Swimming Pool Tennis 5 Street SW Maintenance Depot Lansdowne Avenue SW Elboya Heights Community Association 4A Street SW Softball Skating Playground Playground Parks Administration Building Lawn Bowling 42 Avenue SW SW Stanley Drive Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
HISTORICALEVOLUTION LEGEND Existing Feature New Feature Lindsay's Folly Lindsay's Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building Bank Erosion Bank Erosion Access Point Access Point Parking New Bank Stabilization Undergrowth cleared. Poplars remaining, trimming of native trees Swimming Pool Softball Field Original treed embankment, still existing MacLeod Trail Original treed treed embankment, still existing still existing MacLeod Trail STANLEY PARK 1949 STANLEY PARK 1962 Lindsay's Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building Lindsay's Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building Disturbance or New Bank Stabilization Rehabilitation getting established Revegetation Pathway Established Access Point Baseball Diamond Access Point Baseball Diamond Parking Swimming Pool Parking Swimming Pool Softball Field Community Centre Maintenance Yard Parks Administration Building Lawn Bowling New Street Trees Original treed embankment, still existing MacLeod Trail Maintenance Yard Parks Administration Building Softball Field Lawn Bowling Community Centre New Community New Street Trees Planting Original treed embankment, still existing MacLeod Trail STANLEY PARK 1974 STANLEY PARK 1985 Lindsay's Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building Lindsay's Folly New Pathways defined Southern Alberta Memorial Building Access Point Baseball Diamond Parking Swimming Pool Maintenance Yard Playground Softball Field Community Centre Parking Lot changes Lawn Bowling New Street Trees Access Point Parking Maintenance Yard Baseball Diamond Swimming Pool New Community Planting Original treed embankment, still existing Playground Lawn Bowling Clubhouse MacLeod Trail STANLEY PARK 1996 STANLEY PARK 2005
ACTIVITIESANDUSEINTENSITY 34 Avenue SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building 3 Street SW 1A Street SW ELBOW RIVER Regional Pathway 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW 40 Avenue SW River Access ELBOW RIVER BBQ/ Firepits Picnic Baseball Swimming Pool Tennis 5 Street SW Elboya Heights Community Association Softball Maintenance Depot Playground Parks Administration Building Lawn Bowling INFORMAL PLAY 42 Avenue SW Lansdowne Avenue SW Study Area High Intensity Medium Intensity Low Intensity Minimal Intensity 4A Street SW Playground Cross Country Skiing* Ice Skating Toboggan Hill INFORMAL SPORTS + EVENTS Stanley Drive SW Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
EXISTINGCIRCULATION 34 Avenue SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building 3 Street SW 1A Street SW ELBOW RIVER 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW 40 Avenue SW ELBOW RIVER Baseball Swimming Pool Study Area Park Facility Parking Washroom 5 Street SW Vehicular Access Maintenance Depot Parks Administration Building Lansdowne Avenue SW Pedestrian Access Vehicular Regional Pathway Paved Pathway Formal Trail Informal Trail Steep Slope Steps/Ramp Elboya Heights Community Association 4A Street SW Softball Lawn Bowling 42 Avenue SW Stanley Drive SW Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
TOPOGRAPHYANDDRAINAGE 3 Street SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building ELB OW 1A Street SW 34 Avenue SW RIV ER 1,071 8 06 1, 1, 0 1,0 67 1, 1, 0 66 06 5 64 1,058 1,059 62,0 1 6 1,0 63 57 4 Street SW 1,0 38 Avenue SW 1,0 1 54 1,0 53 1,0 1 05 1, GE FRIN OD Y FLO WA OD FLO 40 Avenue SW Baseball ELB OW E RIV R t SW Swimming Pool 5 Stree Maintenance Depot ne ow sd Softball Lawn Bowling SW Floodway Floodfringe SW S ue n e Av 42 rive Storm Pipe (Flow Direction) Elboya Heights Community Association W ey D ue en Av Contours 4A Str eet SW Park Facility nl n La Study Area Parks Administration Building St Overland Flow a Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
EXISTINGVIEWSAND MICROCLIMATE 3 Street SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building ELB OW ER 4 Street SW 38 Avenue SW RIV 1A Street SW 34 Avenue SW 40 Avenue SW Baseball ELB OW E RIV R t SW Swimming Pool 5 Stree Maintenance Depot n La Parks Administration Building ne ow sd Softball Study Area SW Sheltered Area Exposed Area Tree Canopy SW S ue n e Av 42 rive River Views W ey D ue en Av Park Views nl Park Facility 4A Str eet SW Lawn Bowling Elboya Heights Community Association St a Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
EXISTINGLANDCOVER 34 Avenue SW Southern Alberta Memorial Building 3 Street SW 1A Street SW ELBOW RIVER 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW 40 Avenue SW Baseball ELBOW RIVER Swimming Pool 5 Street SW Maintenance Depot Parks Administration Building Tennis Lansdowne Avenue SW Study Area Structure Paved Path Permeable Path Paved Surface Permeable Surface - Vegetated Permeable Paving - Granular 4A Street SW Elboya Heights Community Association Lawn Bowling 42 Avenue SW Stanley Drive SW Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
EXISTINGUTILITIES 34 Avenue SW Lindsay s Folly Southern Alberta Memorial Building 3 Street SW 1A Street SW ELBOW RIVER 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW 40 Avenue SW ELBOW RIVER Baseball Swimming Pool 5 Street SW Softball Maintenance Depot Lawn Bowling Parks Administration Building Lansdowne Avenue SW Study Area Park Facility Storm Pipe (flow direction) Sanitary Drinking Water 4A Street SW Elboya Heights Community Association 42 Avenue SW Stanley Drive SW Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
VEGETATIONAND SIGNIFICANTHABITAT MANICURED TURF This vegetation community consists of maintained turf species, likely bluegrasses (Poa spp.) and fescues (Festuca spp.). This area is regularly mowed, and experiences consistent recreational use. Trees within these areas consist of shade trees, evergreens and ornamental species, which are either planted in beds, or in groupings which are mowed and trimmed around. These trees are also more heavily maintained than those occurring in natural areas, and may be pruned more frequently. RIPARIAN TALL SHRUB Common species include: GRASSLAND Common species includes: This vegetation community occurs in open areas along the thistle control is recommended. WHITE SPRUCE FOREST Common species include: the bank with site specific erosion control measures, and native plant material is recommended This community occurs in a small pocket along the ravine within this community. BALSAM POPLAR FOREST Common species include: Portions of this community occur in the maintained picnic areas, where understory species are composed of mowed and maintained grasses. Trees located within the maintained area are mature, and are in generally good condition. The large trees are important for providing shade for the picnic areas an adjacent animals from the adjacent residences. DISTURBED SIGNIFICANT HABITAT
WHATWEHEARD Thanks for your feedback! A number of consultation events and initiatives have been held since March 2013:» March 16: Kick-off Event (open to the public) 74 participants.» March 18: City of Calgary Staff Workshop.» March 23: External Stakeholder Workshop (specific interest groups).» 2 Sounding Boards located within the park: 1100 comments collected between mid March to May 21.» Online Survey: posted on the PlaceSpeak website from 1 March to 10 May. 68 responses.» May 23: Park in the Box Youth Workshop held at Rideau Park School: 37 Grade 6 students and their teachers. [Sounding board in the park] Quick stats - current use in the park [A wordcloud from the sounding board comments. Larger text indicates words used more frequently] The early engagement focused on gaining an understanding of how people currently use the park, and what was preventing them from using it if they didn t already. The following charts provide a brief summary of some of the findings. Noted memorable features» Nature» Using the pathways and trails» Views» River activities (picnics, rafting)» Space for families Typical number of visits to the park in the summer (June to September) 1-5 (25%) 6-10 (11%) 11-15 (8%) 15 or more (55%) Never (2%) 74% of survey respondents rated park experience as excellent or good Summer is a popular time in the park, with 55% of people making 15 or more visits in a month (compared to 34% in the winter months). Top 5 current activities Walking/jogging Top 5 barriers to using Stanley Park Condition of facilities on offer Nature watching Cycling Relaxing ACTIVITY Insufficient parking Feeling of safety Conflict between users BARRIER Dog walking Lack of conveniences 0 10 20 30 40 50 COUNT 0 5 10 15 20 25 COUNT People participate in moderate activity as well as using the park as a place to relax. Dated or poor quality facilities and a lack of parking are major reasons that prevent people from visiting the park.
WHATWEHEARD Quick stats - areas for improvement in the park The early consultation events and online survey also asked some general questions on how people would like to see Stanley Park improve in the future. While some users liked the park the way it is with little or no need to change it, others had suggestions for ensuring existing amenities be retained and/or improved. These are summarized below. Top 5 amenities that don t currently meet expectations Top 5 goals for the park Protecting the ecology of 1 the Elbow River valley 1 Washrooms 1 2 Parking areas Providing unstructured/spontaneous 2 recreation opportunities (activities that do 2 not require bookings, rules etc) Outdoor pool 3 3 Protecting and interpreting the cultural 4 River bank 3 heritage of the park and surrounding 4 community Picnic/BBQ areas 5 Serving as a venue for public events 4 5 and community gathering 5 Providing structured recreation opportunities (e.g. programmed sports and activities) Top 5 most important issues for the Plan to address Condition of existing facilities Environmental protection/ restoration Safety Riverbank stabilization Opportunities for play Other desirable park facilities/amenities In addition to the top 5 issues listed above, the following were also noted as being important facilities/amenities to include in future plans (both in the open-ended online survey questions and comments received at the kick-off event launch). Skate park/flexible space Community garden Spray park Food/coffee kiosk Performance area Play areas Key themes In reviewing the general comments that people provided, there were a number of common themes that emerged during the first round of engagement. Quiet areas or reading gardens More picnic sites Keep it natural Pave the ridgetop trail like north Glenmore Park. Structured/ widened pathways Public art Include adult fitness stations Address drainage issues Better signage
OURAPPROACH The evolutionary diagram The following diagram illustrates the process the project design team undertook in translating the comments from the engagement sessions into preliminary concept options. Essentially this is a road map outlining the evolutionary steps taken to ensure these concepts are grounded on strong themes that emerged from public and key stakeholder feedback. Responds to what we heard VISION WHAT WE HEARD GOALS GUIDING PRINCIPLES OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Responds to what we heard 1 VISION Environmental preservation ranked highest in the desired goals for the park. It was therefore essential to have this as a central theme to the vision for Stanley Park. 2 GOALS Protecting the Elbow River, providing unstructured recreation and creating a safe environment were all important elements to have as key aims for the park. 3 4 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The design team developed a series of design principles built around the elements that people wanted to see in the park. This includes a range of uses and features that will ensure Stanley Park appeals to a wide audience. DESIGN RESPONSE OPTION 1 This option addresses many of the comments received, in particular the requests for new facilities, amenities, pathways and expanded parking areas. It provides a framework to accommodate more intensive and dynamic uses within the park. In this option, the response has been to focus primarily on the high intensity areas with emphasis on a sense of place, arrival and orientation. This provides an opportunity for the park to have a real hub around which services and amenities are gathered. DESIGN RESPONSE OPTION 2 This option responds to comments received about retaining the more natural or less intensive uses within the park. Additional facilities are still included in this option but there are less new structures or building elements. This plan is more open in appearance but still provides exciting opportunities for play and recreation.
VISIONANDGOALS Draft Vision Statement A vision statement describes a desired future state for Stanley Park. It is long-term, visionary and direction setting. The vision for Stanley Park, is a touch-stone on which all decisions will be based. Stepping ahead 20 years to 2033, Stanley has become: A Draft Goals memorable City destination that protects the Elbow River s riparian habitat and processes and is a hub for imaginative, innovative and stimulating unstructured recreation and learning experiences for all. Stanley Park is a safe place that connects visitors with the Elbow River, adjacent neighborhoods and the rest of the City. Stanley Park will be developed, operated and managed to achieve the following goals: 1 Protect the Elbow River riparian habitat, sensitive ecosystems and natural processes. 2 Create a family friendly multisensory park experience that inspires families to play together. 3 Stimulate healthy active lifestyles and authentic connections in nature. 4 Maintain seamless connectivity throughout the park and with the rest of the City. 5 Visitors are responsible, respectful and safe while visiting the park.
GUIDINGPRINCIPLES The following principles derived from the key themes that emerged from earlier engagement and will guide the development and management of the park and were used to focus the preparation of the master plan concept. Design with Nature and Nature s Processes Play Using the landform Experience Nature on Nature s Terms All Season - All Day Destination Sensitive design Natural materials River seating Stanley Park will be developed and managed to minimize the impact of adjacent land uses, park operations and visitation on it s ecological values. Natural processes will continue where these processes do not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety. Native plantings and green infrastructure will be applied, as appropriate, throughout the park. Stanley Park will facilitate imaginative, innovative and stimulating play opportunities that supports early childhood development and allow families to play together. Stanley Park will provide intimate opportunities to experience, enjoy and learn about the park s ecology, ecological processes and cultural history. Stanley Park will be an all season park providing visitor experience day and evening. Seating A Park for All Ages Cultural Diversity Barrier Free A Safe Place for All Skating Paths Inclusive Age-friendly Pavilion + warming space Stanley Park will be developed, managed and operated to inspire people of all ages to experience the park together. The park will embrace, attract and remain appealing to visitors from all cultures, races and socio economic classes providing opportunities for inter-cultural and racial learning and appreciation. Stage space Universal design To the extent possible, park facilities, infrastructure and experiences will be designed to mitigate mobility barriers. The park will be designed and actively managed to provide a safe destination for visitors. Lighting Safety features
PROPOSEDPARKZONING 3 Street SW 1A Street SW The primary management intent ofsw the Natural 34 Avenue Environment Zone is to balance the provision of lowimpact dispersed visitor use with the park s sensitive grassland ecosystems, steep slopes and forested area. Carefully sited infrastructure that facilitates dispersed visitor and quiet experiences (e.g. trails, viewpoints, benches, interpretive signage) is permitted in the zone. Intensive infrastructure (e.g. playing fields, playgrounds, vehicular circulation), is not permitted in the zone. The primary management intent of the Conservation Zone is to protect, unimpaired, the park s riparian habitat, species, and processes where the continuance of these processes does not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety. The secondary management intent of the zone is to facilitate pedestrian circulation and viewing of the river. Amenities and infrastructure will be limited to those necessary to actively manage visitor impacts. NAT U R A L I Z E D ELB OW RIV ER 4 Street SW 38 Avenue SW 40 Avenue SW ELB OW RIV ER The primary management intent of the Intensive Recreation Zone is to provide both spontaneous and structured recreation and learning experiences that inspire healthy lifestyles, structured and unstructured play, learning and a connection with nature. This zone will accommodate intensive recreation facilities, unstructured recreation and play areas, park operation facilities, vehicular circulation and parking and special events. Management of the zone will work to prevent further impact to the park s ecological values and, where practical, work to restore native vegetation and ethnobotanical vegetation cover. n La 42 Av e 5 Stree t SW INTENSIVE SW rive SW ey D ue en Av Natural Environment C O M M U N I T Y FO C U S nl ne ow sd Conservation 4A Str eet SW TRANSITIONAL W es nu St Intensive Recreation a Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
CONCEPTOVERVIEW DESIGN RESPONSE OPTION 1 Intensive + Dynamic Uses DESIGN RESPONSE OPTION 2 Dispersed Open Space In this option, the response has been to focus primarily on the high intensity areas with emphasis on a sense of place, arrival and orientation. This provides an opportunity for the park to have a real hub around which services and amenities are gathered. To the south of this hub, a natural playground is proposed to provide opportunities for children of all ages to reconnect with nature and learn through play and exploration. Key features of the plan are: This plan is more open in appearance but still provides exciting opportunities for play and recreation. In this option the maintenance yard has been fully removed, with parking accessed off the 4 Street SW relocated to this disturbed area. As with the previous option this provides additional room for picnic tables and rerouting of the bike path currently sharing the regional trail. Other key features include: Northeast, trails are formalized or selectively reclaimed, to provide better accessibility and safety, as well a greater opportunities to provide interpretative nodes that will celebrate and teach about the river and its ecology. Informal trails are blocked off and rehabilitated to their natural state around the Southern Alberta Memorial building. The bike path is rerouted around the existing picnic area near the river and rejoins the regional pathway further east. A north-south bike path is also provided to connect to 42 Avenue SW. A community garden serviced by a multipurpose pavilion with storage facilities and additional open flexible green space in place of current under used softball field. Lindsay s Folly will remain a key iconic destination and curiosity in the park and in time will be used for a public art opportunity to further emphasize the importance of this park, the river valley and the communities that surround this place. A new Parks building would be constructed with additional public washrooms located closer to the intensive use area. The existing Parks building can be repurposed for other community uses. A natural playground closer to the existing swimming pool facility. A Proposed addition to the Swimming Pool building to accommodate public washrooms, and enclosed concession area that could be used throughout all seasons if desired. An additional skating/open area located on the current softball field, will provide space for multi-seasonal activities and can be serviced by a standalone pavilion to provide warming, seasonal coffee, and storage area. Improved parking layout off 42 Avenue SW, including bus parking. The large existing ice skating area with a turf social slope that will provide a unique sculptural element in this area of the park. Existing Parks Maintenance Depot and Administration Building removed to allow for more open flexible green space and reconfigured parking. Parking in general has been greatly improved through relocation adjacent to the maintenance yard area, providing the opportunity to expand the picnic areas near the river to the south and provide more space for families in a large natural playground. Parking to the east accessed from 42 Avenue SW has also been improved to provide additional bus parking for participant in tournaments, as well as an extension of the lot closer to the Parks building. Parking has also been provided along the northbound lane on 42 Avenue SW.
PRELIMINARYCONCEPT1 Reconstruct paths and replace steel railings Activities Enhanced Entrance Social/Cultural Public Art Opportunity Play/Fitness Existing Building Conservation New Building/Structure Traffic Calming Amphitheater/Stage Formal Viewpoint Regional Trail Wayfinding Sign Toboggan Hill Learning Node Ice Skating Picnic Site Parking (with bicycle racks) Boat Launch Public Washrooms Play /Fitness Pedestrian Pathway Restore and stabilize Lindsay s Folly and install historical interpretive sign Formalize granular trail and stabilize slope Pave and stabilize informal trails through grasslands at top of embankment Formalize granular trail and stabilize slope along top of slope in grasslands ELB CONCEPT 1 OVERVIEW CREATING A HUB This option provides a framework to accommodate more intensive and dynamic uses within the park. Focus is primarily on the high intensity areas with emphasis on a sense of place, arrival and orientation. This provides an opportunity for the park to have a real hub around which services and amenities are gathered. OW RIV Important viewpoint formalized with interpretive and wayfinding signage ER Rehabilitate old hard bank stabilization with riparian vegetation habitat Re-routed regional pathway provides safer access to river and picnic areas Improve river edge to allow for seating using natural materials such as stone along with interlaced riparian planting Upgrade/enhance existing playground into expanded picnic area Spray park play node (under construction) Warming hut Refresh and upgrade baseball area. Reconfigure stands to remove access underneath seating. Multi-purpose indoor facility, concession, washroom and maintenance office space Picnic nodes within reclaimed and replanted area - former parking lot ELB OW RIV Refresh existing pool and building ER Seating and gathering terraces Basketball court New parking configuration - in disturbed areas (75ex. + 75new = 150 total stalls) Tennis courts resurfaced Open flexible space Existing parking with improved bus parking (50 ex.stalls, 4 bus) New natural playground with fitness nodes Existing maintenance yard Reclaim roadway Open flexible/skate space Expanded parking (27 new stalls) Combined building including seasonal coffee pavilion, warming space and storage Repurpose Parks building for community use Grassed social slope (stepped) Additional angle parking on south of 42 Avenue (20-40 new stalls) Large event and ice skating area North south bicycle connection Existing lawn bowling with long-term expansion capability Existing Toboggan area Traffic calming zone Natural playground and fitness node addition to existing playspace Open space area - multipurpose Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
PRELIMINARYCONCEPT2 34 Avenue SW Reconstruct paths and replace steel railings Enhanced Entrance Social/Cultural Public Art Opportunity Play/Fitness Existing Building Conservation New Building/Structure Traffic Calming Amphitheater/Stage Formal Viewpoint Regional Trail Wayfinding Sign Toboggan Hill Learning Node Ice Skating Picnic Site Parking (with bicycle racks) Boat Launch Public Washrooms Play /Fitness Pedestrian Pathway Restore and stabilize Lindsay s Folly and install historical interpretive sign 3 Street SW Activities Block off and rehabilitate informal trails through grasslands at top of embankment Stabilize informal trails along top of slope in grasslands ELB CONCEPT 2 OVERVIEW OPEN SPACE This plan is more open in appearance but still provides exciting opportunities for play and recreation. In this option the maintenance yard has been fully removed, with parking accessed of the 4th Street SW relocated to this disturbed area. As with the previous option this provides additional room for picnic tables and retouring of the bike path currently sharing the regional trail. OW RIV Important viewpoint formalized with interpretive and wayfinding signage ER 38 Avenue SW 4 Street SW Rehabilitate old hard bank stabilization with riparian vegetation habitat Redevelop and harden shoreline in picnic area for seating, viewing, swimming and boat/tube launching and landing Re-routed regional pathway provides safer access to river and picnic areas Spray park play node (under construction) Existing playground Refresh and upgrade baseball area. Reconfigure stands to remove access underneath seating. 40 Avenue SW Expansion to existing pool building to include public washrooms and expanded concession area ELB OW RIV Refresh existing pool and building ER Seating terrace Basketball court Expanded picnic area within reclaimed and replanted area - former parking lot Tennis courts resurfaced Parking area relocated in former maintenance yard and disturbed area (75ex. + 55new = 130 total stalls) Bicycle connection to regional trail Existing lawn bowling with long-term expansion capability Open flexible/skate space Community Garden Storage shed and coffee pavilion Natural Playground and fitness node addition to existing playspace 4A Str eet SW Natural playground with fitness nodes Existing parking with improved bus parking (50 ex.stalls, 4 bus) Additional angle parking on south of 42 Avenue (20-40 new stalls) Existing outdoor skating rink Traffic calming zone Existing playground Existing toboggan hill North south bicycle connection Open Space Area - Multipurpose Scale 1:1,500 0 50 100 150 200 Meters
HOWTOGETINVOLVED We need your help! Over the next few months, there will be a variety of opportunities for you to get involved, including these engagement events and online feedback. The intent is to allow all voices to be heard equally, and to provide balanced input in the future development of the park. Visit www.calgary.ca/parks and click on the Stanley Park link under Parks Highlights. Alternatively you can scan the barcode below using your smartphone, which will take you directly to The City of Calgary website. How you can provide your input along the process This diagram shows you where in the process you will be able to provide your input. Upcoming events will be posted on The City of Calgary Parks and PlaceSpeak websites (further details below). 1 BACKGROUND REVIEW Site Analysis Research STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN 2 3 4 Vision Test Design Validate Future Scenarios Refine FINAL REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN Final Concept Please ensure you complete the online survey (available from the PlaceSpeak page Issues + Opportunities Feedback FEBRUARY - MARCH 2013 APRIL - MAY 2013 JUNE - JULY 2013 AUGUST* 2013 = Public Engagement Opportunity * date is tentative and may be subject to change WE ARE HERE Community engagement tools PlaceSpeak is an online public consultation platform that connects the project team with residents based on their location. PlaceSpeak encourages inclusive, informed, and authenticated public participation while producing dynamic feedback informed by geography. To keep up to speed on the redevelopment initiative and upcoming opportunities to help shape the future of Stanley Park: PLEASE REGISTER FOR PLACESPEAK BY FOLLOWING THE LINK FROM THE PROJECT PAGE: www.calgary.ca/parks and click on the Is this your neighborhood? button
NEXTSTEPS Project timeline* PLANNING PROCESS PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS 1 BACKGROUND REVIEW FEBRUARY 2013 DATA ASSEMBLY SITE ASSESSMENT 2 3 4 KICK-OFF EVENT STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK MARCH 2013 NEEDS ASSESSMENT SOUNDING BOARDS ENGAGEMENT #1 - VISION ONLINE SURVEY#1 APRIL 2013 ALTERNATIVE FUTURES MAY 2013 ENGAGEMENT #2 - ALTERNATIVES DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN FINAL REDEVELOPMENT + MANAGEMENT PLAN *Please note that all dates are tentative and may be subject to change JUNE 2013 ONLINE SURVEY#2 JULY 2013 DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AUGUST 2013 FINAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENGAGEMENT #3 PREFERRED PLAN NOVEMBER 2013 END OF STAFF + PROJECT COUNCIL PRESENTATION DETAILED DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION WILL HAPPEN AFTER THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE Upcoming events* The following are milestone events and engagement techniques with corresponding approximate dates. In Park Sounding Boards Installed March 2013 On-line Survey #1 and Social Media Campaign (hopes/aspirations) March 2013 Community Awareness Kick-Off BBQ - public welcome March 2013 Stakeholder and Youth Workshops - by invitation March/May 2013 On-line Survey #2 (conceptual designs) June 2013 Stakeholder and Public Workshops - open to all June 2013 Preferred Plan Public Open House and Display - public welcome November 2013 Final Design Development & Management Plan - Council Presentation November 2013 THANK YOU PLEASE REGISTER FOR PLACESPEAK AND FREQUENTLY VISIT THE PROJECT PAGE: www.calgary.ca/parks