Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Workbook

Community Information Meeting #3March 28, 2017

Contents

ii Meeting Overview

1 CIP Background

2 Project Timeline

3 Contact Information

4 Project Area

6 Vision

7 Objectives

8 Activity Instructions

10 Quality Public Realm & Streetscapes

12 Strong Business Environment

14 Great Parks, Recreational Opportunities & Environment

16 Strong Mobility Options

18 Strengthening Community

20 Improved Municipal Infrastructure

22 Additional Comments

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Meeting Overview

The purpose of this third Community Information Meeting is to review and discuss the Strategic Initiatives drafted for the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Staff will provide a presentation to show what may be including in the Lambeth CIP. The workshop will enable participants to: confirm identified actions; identify action priorities; identify action champions; and provide additional comments. Community comments received will help staff finalize the Recommended Lambeth CIP that will be presented to Council for adoption.

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Staff Presentation 6:50pm - 7:10pm

Workshop 7:10pm - 8:10pm

Submitted Questions 8:10pm - 8:30pm

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Goal of the Community Improvement PlanThe redevelopment, revitalization and overall improvement of the Lambeth community.

Who?Municipality (Council and City staff), Lambeth Community (residents, business and/or property owners), and Local Organizations (such as the Lambeth Community Association, Rotary Clubs, and the Horticultural Society).

What?Action Plans containing the Vision, Goals and Strategies for the community, used to guide improvements in the area.

Why?Focus and coordinate efforts to make improvements through rehabilitation and redevelopment within an established area.

Where?The Project Area of the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan, as adopted by Council.

When?Council has to approve the Lambeth CIP, after which there is a 30 day appeal period. They City can change policies once the appeal period has ended. (Community Champions can start now!)

How are CIPs used?City budgets, work programs and coordinating within departments, coordination with other organizations and boosting private sector investment in local area.

CIP Background

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Project Timeline

Date Milestone DescriptionJuly 2016 Community Meeting #1 Starting the CIP Process

August 2016 PEC Report CIP Study Area and Terms of Reference

September 9, 2016 Lambeth Harvest Festival

Meet & Greet to talk about CIP Project Collect Information (comment cards) Add people to email list

October 18, 2016 Community Meeting #2 Update on Plan Preparation Confirmation of Vision Gap analysis Begin discussion on strategy and initiatives

January 2017 Draft CIP Staff complete Draft CIP

March 28, 2017 Community Meeting #3 Share and discuss draft CIP

June 2017* Recommended CIP to PEC

Statutory Public Participation Meeting

June 2017* Council adopts CIP Changes to the Official Plan will have appeal period

July 2017* Implement the CIP Will be tied to municipal budget

* Anticipated date, subject to change

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Contact Information

Lambeth Community Improvement Plan

Amanda-Brea Watson, Planning

awatson@london.ca 519.661.2500 ext. 5843

Main Street Infrastructure Renewal Project

Michelle Morris, Environmental & Engineering

mmorris@london.ca 519.661.2500 ext. 3727

Dingman Environmental Assessment

Shawna Chambers, Environmental & Engineering

schamber@London.ca 519.661.2500 ext. 7318

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Project Area

LambethResidential

Neighbourhood

LambethResidential

Neighbourhood

LambethVillage Core South

LambethVillage Core North

ISAAC DR

ISAAC DR

DEBRA DR

MALPASS PL

DINGMAN DR

HAMLYN ST

SELDENCRT

CALDWELL PL

COLONEL

TALBOT RD

GREENHILLS

PL

SUFFIELD

CRT

STANTON PL

ASPENPLLONGWOODS RD

SAVOY ST

DUFFIELD ST

MALPASSRD

SOUTHLANDDR

WHARNCLIFFERD S

CLAYTON

CRT

ISAACCRT

PARKINSON

CRT

SCOT

TSBU

RYPL

EXETER RD

DAVID ST

ANGELACRT

MARTIN ST

BEECH DR

SOUTHROUTLEDGE

RD

OUTER DR

HOWARD

AVE

CAMPBELL STLYNNEAVE

SOUT HWINDS DR

WESTPOINT

HTS

LA STRADELLA

CAMPBELL ST N

JAMESST

WHARNCLIFFE

RD S

KIRK D R

BA KERVILLA

ST

BAINARDST

KILBOURNE RD

SOUTH

WINDSCRT

CLAYTONWALK

WEST GRAHAM PL

DENNISAVE

PATRICK ST

BROADWAY AVE

MARIANNA DR

SCOTTSDALE ST

MONTEREY

CRES

SUNRAY AVE

WESTWICKWALK

WONDERLAND RD S

BEATTIE ST

BEATTIE ST

JAMES ST

MAIN ST

THORNICROFT

CRES

GUSTIN AVE

STACEY C RES

LAMBETH WALK

HWY402 E

FIELD RD

HWY 402 E

DIANE CRES

HWY 402 W

PACK RD

BOSTWICK RD

MASTER SON CIR

BOSTWICK RD

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Lambeth Village Core North

Located along a major traffic route, this project sub-area is comprised of lands fronting onto Main Street (between Campbell Street and Colonel Talbot Road) and zoned Business District Commercial as well as lands on either side of Colonel Talbot Road (between Main Street and Sunray Avenue) and zoned Arterial Commercial.

Lambeth Village Core South

This project sub-area is located along a major traffic route through the community and is comprised of lands fronting onto Colonel Talbot Road between Sunray Avenue and Dingman Creek (south of Outer Drive) and zoned Arterial Commercial.

Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood

This project sub-area has a close relationship to both the Lambeth Village Core North and South and is comprised of lands within the Project Area that are typically zoned Residential, however there are some lands fronting onto Wharncliffe Road South that are zoned Arterial Commercial.

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Our Lambeth will be a place for others to visit, well-known for its history, which comes alive through the charming historic main street, unique shops and services, the Dingman Creek, parklands and community events.

Vision

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Objectives

1. Maintain and enhance its real and authentic feel, heritage and character

2. Foster a broad range of uses and activities on Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road that activate the these areas at all times throughout the day and the year

3. Create a strong visual and physical relationship with the Dingman Creek and celebrate it as a significant river and ravine corridor

4. Introduce more pedestrian and cycling friendly routes and facilities

5. Develop great streetscapes with a visually interesting, accessible and clean public realm

6. Provide more parking opportunities to encourage people to get out of their cars and enjoy the commercial core

7. Improve connections with the City of London, in particular those areas within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan

8. Offer a range of parks and recreation amenities

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Activity Instructions

1. Review each identified action and consider how this would help improve the Lambeth Community.

2. Consider who should lead the implementation of each action and indicate a Champion and Partner(s).

3. Consider the timing of each action and indicate its priority as a “Do 1st,” “Do 2nd,” or “Do 3rd.”

Definitions

Action Something that can be done to achieve improvement in the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan Area.

Champion Champion is an informal role whose main goal is to make the project succeed by addressing different obstacles. For the purpose of this activity, a Champion means a person, group and/or organization that advocates for an identified action by praising its benefits, is a fierce supporter of the action and provides support by liaising with parties to address worries and/or obstacles.

Priority An action that is more urgent or important than another. For the purpose of this activity, it may also include things that are easier to accomplish because they are less costly and/or because they do not require government approvals.

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Please complete this workbook by Tuesday April 11, 2017.

Pages 9 to 23 of this workbook can be dropped off at:The London Public Library, Lambeth Branch7112 Beattie St, London, ON

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Quality Public Realm & Streetscapes1

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing1.1 Install decoration and/or decorative lighting on London Hydro poles along Main Street from Campbell Street to Colonel Talbot Road

Beautifies the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

1.2 Install decoration and/or decorative lighting on London Hydro poles along Colonel Talbot Road from Main Street to Outer Drive

Beautifies the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

1.3 Plant shade trees along all streets within the Plan Area

Sustainability and greens the Lambeth Area

Champion:

Partners:

1.4 Rebuild and install flower boxes along Main Street from Campbell Street to Colonel Talbot Road and along Colonel Talbot Road from Main Street to Outer Drive

Develops visually interesting streetscapes & beautifies the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing1.5 Explore opportunities for a civic space that incorporates 2519 Man Street (potential Heritage recognition)

Offers central gathering space for residents and visitors

Champion:

Partners:

1.6 Provide Wifi along sidewalks within the Lambeth Village Core North Area.

Fosters a broad range of uses and activities that activate these areas at all times throughout the day and the year

Champion:

Partners:

1.7 Implement a NEW Façade Improvement Loan Program for property owners within the Village Core North who want to make improvements to their building facades (e.g. windows, brick re-pointing, signage, etc.)

Maintains and enhance its real and authentic feel, heritage and character

Champion:

Partners:

1.8 Promote incentive programs available through the City of London’s Heritage CIP

Maintains and enhance its real and authentic feel, heritage and character

Champion:

Partners:

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Strong Business Environment2

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing2.1 Establish Business Association for those entities located within the Lambeth CIP Area

Organizes and gives voice to business owners’ priorities and concerns

Champion:

Partners:

2.2 Provide consistent City point of contact for supporting a broad range of business uses and activities in the Village Core (North and South)

Activates commercial area throughout the day, week and year

Champion:

Partners:

2.3 Enter into discussions with financial institutions on retaining local bank branches within Lambeth CIP commercial areas

Fosters a broad range of uses and activities that activate the Lambeth Village Core

Champion:

Partners:

2.4 Improve access to 2550 Main Street (current location of local RBC branch)

Improves commercial viability of the property and community safety

Champion:

Partners:

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing2.5 Enter into discussions to establish a local Medical Clinic

Improves accessibility to healthcare providers

Champion:

Partners:

2.6 Increase on street parking opportunities within the Village commercial core (along Main Street from Campbell Street to Colonel Talbot Road and along Colonel Talbot Road from Main Street to Outer Drive)

Encourages people to walk around and enjoy the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

2.7 Increase off-street parking opportunities within the Village Core North and Village Core South where on-street parking is not suitable

Encourages people to walk around and enjoy the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

2.8 Promote home based businesses in the Residential Neighbourhood

Enhances local economy

Champion:

Partners:

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Great Parks, Recreational Opportunities & Environment3

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing3.1 Enhance the Dingman Creek Corridor (in keeping with the recommendations of the Dingman Creek Environmental Assessment)

Celebrates significance of the river system and creates more trails

Champion:

Partners:

3.2 Consider Lambeth CIP Area for future pilot programs to improve park lands

Enhances City services through local support

Champion:

Partners:

3.3 Assess the appropriateness of developing soccer fields for competitive play within the Lambeth CIP Area

Offers range of parks and recreational amenities

Champion:

Partners:

3.4 Review of recreational facilities (such as bathrooms) at Optimist Park and impacts on them related to the Campbell Road expansion project

Ensures facilities are available to support recreational uses

Champion:

Partners:

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing3.5 Evaluate the potential to provide removable flooring in the arena

Increases the potential usability of the space

Champion:

Partners:

3.6 Evaluate the potential to provide additional recreational programs

Supports healthy community and staying local

Champion:

Partners:

3.7 Identify opportunities for additional parks, recreation amenities and programmed space

Supports healthy community and staying local

Champion:

Partners:

3.8 Evaluate the potential to provide water fountains in parks and throughout recreational trail systems

Ensures facilities are available to support recreational uses

Champion:

Partners:

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Strong Mobility Options4

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing4.1 Introduce pedestrian and cycling friendly facilities along Colonel Talbot Road within the Lambeth CIP Area, in accordance with the City’s Cycling Master Plan.

Improves public safety and supports a bicycle friendly community

Champion:

Partners:

4.2 Improve sidewalks and lighting along both Broadway Street and Broadway Avenue between Campbell and Colonel Talbot Road

Increases pedestrian safety and supports accessibility

Champion:

Partners:

4.3 Improve sidewalks and lighting along both James Street between Campbell and Colonel Talbot Road

Increases pedestrian safety and supports accessibility

Champion:

Partners:

4.4 Explore opportunities for a bicycle route along either Main Street, Broadway Avenue, or James Street

Supports a bicycle friendly community and encourages active transportation

Champion:

Partners:

4.5 Explore opportunities to, and create stronger physical connections (roads and/or trails) with other parts of the City of London, in particular those areas within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan.

Improves connection with the City of London

Champion:

Partners:

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing4.6 Identify opportunities for improving bus services (frequency and routes) to connect with other parts of the City of London, in particular those areas within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan.

Supports accessibility and improves connection with the City of London

Champion:

Partners:

4.7 Identify opportunities to introduce amenities at bus stops, including: benches, shelters, lighting, and waste receptacles within the Lambeth CIP Area

Supports accessibility, safety and a clean public realm

Champion:

Partners:

4.8 Establish physical access to and along the Dingman creek corridor (in keeping with the recommendations of the Dingman Creek Environmental Assessment)

Celebrates and creates physical relationship to Dingman Creek

Champion:

Partners:

4.9 Explore opportunities to build additional trails/pathways throughout the Lambeth CIP Area (in accordance with the City’s Cycling Master Plan and the Dingman EA which may refined routing along the Dingman corridor.

Provides walking and cycling routes that are connected to parks system and separated from roads

Champion:

Partners:

4.10 Install pedestrian and cycling amenities, including appropriately scaled lighting, as part of all future municipal road improvement projects

Improves safety and accessibility within the community

Champion:

Partners:

4.11 Explore opportunities to install pedestrian cross walk at Main Street between Rutledge Road and Bainard Street

Improves pedestrian safety and mobility within the commercial core

Champion:

Partners:

4.12 Explore opportunities to install pedestrian cross walk at Colonel Talbot crosswalk near James Street

Enables safer access to Community Centre

Champion:

Partners:

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Strengthening Community5

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing5.1 Explore opportunities to improve communications between City Hall and the Lambeth Community

Improves City of London’s customer service for the area

Champion:

Partners:

5.2 Explore opportunities to develop a Lambeth brand and use it as a marketing tool

Creates awareness of local businesses, services and activities in the community

Champion:

Partners:

5.3 Examine way to build on success of Harvest Fest and other such community events held in the past

Creates awareness of the community and fosters neighbourhood activity

Champion:

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing5.4 Explore opportunities to celebrate significance the Lambeth CIP Area has on local history/regional history

Creates awareness about the historical importance Lambeth has had in development of the local area

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5.5 Undertake a community based decision making approach for funded improvements and enhancements to the Lambeth CIP Area, this builds on the City’s SPARKS grant programs

Provides funding for projects that are inspired by and for the Lambeth community.

Champion:

Partners:

5.6 Explore opportunities for the City use the Lambeth Library branch as a way of sharing information about projects within the Lambeth CIP Area with the public

Provides a means for the City to share information with the Lambeth Community

Champion:

Partners:

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Improved Municipal Infrastructure6

Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing6.1 Undertake the Infrastructure Renewal project of Main Street from Campbell to Colonel Talbot

Improves municipal services and accessibility within the Village Core North area

Champion:

Partners:

6.2 Extend municipal stormwater and sanitary services to all area within the Lambeth CIP

Improves municipal services

Champion:

Partners:

6.3 Extend municipal water services to all areas within the Lambeth CIP Area

Improves municipal services

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Lambeth CIP Actions Improvement Intent Project Lead Timing6.4 Identify opportunities for improvements to the intersection of Kilbourne Road and Colonel Talbot Road

Improves municipal infrastructure and Increases community safety

Champion:

Partners:

6.5 Review signal timing and consider improvements to the intersection of Colonel Talbot and Main Street

Improves municipal infrastructure and Increases community safety

Champion:

Partners:

6.6 Install pedestrian amenities including appropriately scaled lighting as part of any planned capital projects with the Lambeth CIP Area

Increases accessibility and community safety

Champion:

Partners:

6.7 Undertake a needs assessment for the Infrastructure & Renewal of Colonel Talbot Road, within the Lambeth CIP Area.

Improves municipal services and accessibility within the Village Core South area

Champion:

Partners:

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Additional Comments

If you have additional comments and feedback, please write them below.

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