Public Workshop #2 October 12 + 13, 2016 Welcome Former Kingston Penitentiary & Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
Cataraqui Golf and Country Club Portsmouth Avenue St. Lawrence College Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd Johnson Street Queen s University Kingston Memorial Centre Queen s University Downtown St. Lawrence River RMCC King Street W Lake Ontario Park Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Former Kingston Penitentiary St. Lawrence River
5 acres 19.5 acres 26 acres City of Kingston Fisheries and Oceans Canada Correctional Service Canada
The Site 50.5 acres 276 Slips 4265 feet of shoreline 590 feet breakwater
Core Consulting Team The Planning Partnership Taylor Hazell Architects André Scheinman Master Planning and Community Engagement Heritage and Culture Local Heritage Specialist
Three-Phase Work Program Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Background Review + Visioning Options Preferred Master Plan Stakeholder Interviews Public Workshop 1: Vision and Principles Analysis of Potentials + Constraints Public Workshop 2: Options Visualization Public Workshop 3: Options Evaluation Emerging Concepts TODAY Public Workshop 4: Preferred Master Plan Master Plan, Heritage Designation, Business Plan and Acquisition Strategy Timeline June July September January February May
Collected hundreds and hundreds of ideas Roving Information Stations 9 110 Participants: Workshop #1 Email suggestions 100s 100 Interviews
Collected hundreds and hundreds of ideas water s edge trail better park space heritage buildings keep part of the wall new places to live restaurant shops offices conference space keep wall tours themed events marine museum prison museum remove the wall no new residential international centre of excellence in sailing marina cruise ship pier maker space history of hockey museum alexander henry distillery district pedestrian place hotel B+B tourism destination sailing regattas penitentiary wharf designated kayak/canoe launch deep water dock mixed use buildings naturalize shoreline film studio trees seasonal kiosks training for search and rescue no winter boat storage tell the whole story of people who lived here clear connections for cyclists bus stop clearly public space at water s edge scuba diving hostel in the jail brew pub Incubator/co-working space market arts centre high school bar bike sharing canoe/kayak storage not too much parking changeroom signage and information theatre
What We ve Heard So Far - Themes New Uses: Bring life and activity to the site, and attract new residents and tourists Site must adapt to changing contexts while retaining meaningful links to the past Support Kingston s economy by fostering innovation and partnerships Redevelopment and intensification must respect the site s character and allow visual and physical access to the water Heritage and Culture: The site is of national importance and has the ability to leave a lasting positive legacy for future generations Take inspiration from other world-class heritage redevelopments while recognizing the site s unique heritage Conserve key heritage structures
What We ve Vision Heard and Principles So Far - Themes Water and Recreation: Public access to the waterfront is critical Enhance facilities for water and land recreationists Portsmouth Olympic Harbour should be better linked to the former Kingston Penitentiary lands and waterfront Reflect Kingston s international reputation for sailing while meeting the needs of all community members Community: Balance the potential for economic and tourism development with the needs of local communities Enhance links to the site and surrounding city with City programing and cultural events Redevelopment should be integrated with respect to transportation, character and built form
Report Out on What We ve Learned
Heritage
Planning & Urban Design - Heritage
Planning & Urban Design Buildings
Planning & Urban Design Open Space Designation, Parks and Natural Hazard Area
Planning & Urban Design Open Space Designation, Parks and Natural Hazard Area Grass 2.3ha 5.7a Paving 2.4ha 5.9a Building 0.5ha 1.1a Gravel 0.3ha 0.7a Breakwaters 0.3ha 0.7a TOTAL 5.7ha 14.1a
Planning & Urban Design Waterfront Trail
Planning & Urban Design Street Hierarchy
Planning & Urban Design Quick Facts Total area 20.4ha (50.4a) Water 5.5ha (13.6a) Land base 14.9ha (36.8a) Built 2.2ha (5.4a) Unbuilt 12.7ha (31.4a) Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Building 40,000 sq. ft Gross Floor Area (GFA) Former Penitentiary Total 48,000m 2 (515,000 sq ft) Heritage FHBRO classified or recognized 33,000m 2 (355,000 sq ft) Heritage ground floor 11,000m 2 (118,000 sq ft)
Coastal Engineering Shoreline Conditions and Infrastructure Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Historically was a working harbour Reconfigured for 1976 Olympics Rubble mound breakwaters added at entrance to reduce wave action
Coastal Engineering Addressing the Flood Hazard Inside Basin Floodproofing elevation = 76.7 m 100 year monthly mean 100 year surge + + Wave allowance 75.6 m + 0.66 m + 0.4 m
Boating Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Seasonal Boater Market Area Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marina Kingston 70.6% Within 50 km 76.2% Beyond 50 km 23.8% Source: City of Kingston Seasonal Boater Addresses (2015) Typical Ontario Marina Within 50 km 95.2% Beyond 50 km 5.0% Source: National Marine Manufacturers Association (2011) Significance internationally renowned freshwater sailing area with a long boating season POH draws a significant number of seasonal boaters from outside Kingston, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and Vancouver marina has a larger than normal seasonal boating market area potential to increase seasonal boater occupancy to at least the overall Kingston level
Boating Portsmouth Olympic Harbour - Operation Portsmouth Olympic Harbour - Marina Generates an annual profit Source: City of Kingston 2015 Operating Year Portsmouth Olympic Harbour - Building Generates an annual loss Source: City of Kingston 2015 Operating Year Significance Increased profit potential from increased seasonal boater occupancy and transient boater traffic due to potential tourism-related development on former Penitentiary Site (i.e. museums, food and beverage operations) POH building has limited potential for profitable operation in current form
Boating Portsmouth Olympic Harbour - Operation Considerations CORK requires approximately 4,600 square feet of built space (1,600 square feet for year round uses + 3,000 square feet for special events) CORK requires an additional 2,500 square feet of space for sail/boat measurement (ideally built space but could be temporary) Marina office building to serve seasonal and potential transient boater market would require 4,500 to 5,000 square feet of built space for washrooms, showers and amenity space
Market Analysis Market Strengths Heritage Character Large, flexible site Waterfront location and views Access/Accessibility Neighbourhood context Market Weakness Restriction on development Limited commercial market (180 degree) Limited residential demand General softness in traditional sectors
Market Analysis Tourist Attraction Summer Tours
Market Analysis boutique hotel Boutique Hotel The Liberty, Boston
Market Analysis creative space/flex space Office Workshop Space Liberty Village, Toronto
Market Analysis food and entertainment Food and Entertainment Distillery District, Toronto
Market Analysis - residential Infill Residential Seattle, Washington Etobicoke, Ontario Kingston, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario
Market Analysis Precedent The Distillery District Former Gooderham and Worts Distillery (1990) 1990 s Options for Homes 2001 Cityscape purchase $20M in renovations Artscape Young Centre for Performing Arts District Opens in 2003
Market Analysis Development Issues The former Penitentiary is the key but may require public $ Are there other partners? Can buildings be renovated cost effectively? Are development costs manageable (high water table, etc.)? How can a marina/sailing function be incorporated? How can the project be phased to match development revenues with the costs of redevelopment? Who takes the lead, city, private developer, institution?
Today s Workshop: explore creative ideas Purpose Exploration of ideas to inform vision and future development Explorations that demonstrate various scenarios for land use, building location, height and massing, parks and open space, streets, parking, boating Prepare a number of explorations to be evaluated in detail after the workshop re: community design, technical and financial feasibility Engage the community in the process Format Two design charrettes, each with four teams of 10 people Each team will prepare one exploration for the site based on a particular program for use, buildings, parks and circulation Each group is lead by a designer Anyone is invited to register to participate in one of the charrettes as a member of a team you are free to move from group to group
Principles to direct the exploration of ideas Public Access & Connectivity Fully accessible waterfront: Connections to existing city-wide system implement the waterfront trail Unobstructed views from adjacent streets and pedestrian spaces Accessibility for all users Designated space for both pedestrians and cyclists Diversity of activities encouraging year-round use Interconnected pedestrian realm: A high quality and visually cohesive pedestrian realm will connect parks, squares and street network and will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles
Principles to direct the exploration of ideas Heritage & Culture Incorporate heritage structures: Introduce new uses to the site, while retaining links to the past Key heritage structures will be conserved Adaptive reuse will be an important tool to ensure future development speaks to existing architectural character
Principles to direct the exploration of ideas Destination A dynamic destination: Mixed-use hub to complement existing Kingston destinations Opportunities to experiment with creative spaces, and facilitate the development of Kingston s creative economy Year-round activity will attract residents and visitors of all ages, making this a landmark community to live, work and visit Heritage-tourism: Site will be a sustainable, family oriented destination for residents and visitors Attractions offered will be flexible and dynamic, incorporating museum displays, tours, storytelling and performances
Principles to direct the exploration of ideas Water Recreation & Boaters Accommodate full spectrum of boaters: Newly accessible waterfront lands will include facilities and infrastructure for existing and new users, including launch zones, dockage and boat storage (marina function to remain) Enhance link to Kingston community by celebrating current and past events, including the 1976 Olympics and major sailing competitions New SARK/Fire Department facility on east side of basin New Neighbourhood Integrate with surrounding community: Establish a mixed-use district, including new residences New streets, parks and buildings will be compatible with the form and character of the immediate context with appropriate transitions
Principles to direct the exploration of ideas Viable Financially viable development: Development will be financially viable to ensure principles can be successfully achieved Explore potential for both public and private sector involvement, partnerships, phased implementation, attracting regional and/or national investment and a broad range of commercial opportunities Redevelopment costs will align with future revenue opportunities and the feasibility of year-round use
Variables to be explored Variables Building heights and types Size of parks/park network Road access/road network Approach to heritage resources Land uses The location and configuration of the marina (marina maintained in all explorations, but not necessarily in the same location
Explore ideas for the entire 50.5 acre site
Design Session Specific variables for each group 1 2 3 4 Open Space Most extensive Large size/network Modest size/network Smallest size/network Buildings Tallest Some tall Mid-rise Low Streets Private access Single public street Multiple public streets Full grid of streets Heritage Conserve all with no changes to interior Adaptive re-use of all, keep King St wall, no additional buildings Adaptive re-use of heritage, demolish modern, no walls, can add buildings Demolish modern and some not all of the heritage buildings and or walls Marina slips and building West side Harbour Bldg removed and function integrated into a new building East side New building West side Harbour Bldg maintained East side New building
Staying in Touch Public Open House Summary of Workshop #2 October 13 th 4:30-7:30 p.m. Get updates on the City s website, including dates for the next workshops and a summary of what we ve heard: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/city-hall/get-involved/kingston-pen Send us your thoughts and comments on the concepts by email: portsmouthvisioning@planpart.ca Workshop #3 in early 2017 to discuss the results of the evaluation the ideas and the emerging concept Workshop #4: planned for spring of 2017 to present the preferred master plan