Goals for today:
1. Show feedback from the open house in
November 2014
2. Identify design principles
3. Present the new master plan
4. Describe features in the new plan
5. Get feedback
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
Thank you for coming to the second Sunset Master Plan Open House!
Why are we creating a master plan?
Staff from the Vancouver Park Board and PWL Partnership (the consultant firm developing the master plan) are happy to answer any questions you may have today.
Questions?
1 WELCOME
Sunset Park today
We presented four master plan scenarios last November and used feedback and comments to refine the master plan to better represent your ideas. Today, we’re presenting a revised master plan.
The Vancouver Park Board is developing a master plan to renew Sunset Park by improving and better connecting its features. Renewing the park was a top priority we heard about during the public consultation for the City of Vancouver 2015-2018 Capital Plan. The master plan will review the usage and condition of existing park features and identify short and long-term park improvements.
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
Incorporate sustainability strategies and goals identified in the Park Board Strategic Plan as well as best management practices
Identify, promote, and enhance connections to greenways
Create inclusive, accessible features that respond to park user needs
Address continued operational requirements of adjacent Sunset Nursery and Park Board Operations Yard
Be adaptable to changing user needs; a phased park development
Create safe, highly visible pedestrian routes that connect park components
Enhance connections between current and future park facilities and features
Develop programs that reflect community identity
Drawing on public input and comments from the November open house, we adopted these design principles to guide the master planning process.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES2
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The master plan will:
Sustainability strategies at work...
2020 ACTION PLAN
June 27, 2012
Park Board Strategic Framework
Vancouver Food Strategy
What feeds us:
January, 2013
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Transportation 2040Plan as adopted by Vancouver City Council on October 31, 2012
AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP ACTION PLAN
FOR THE VANCOUVER PARK BOARDJULY 2014
FROM SUSTAINING to FlourishingVancouverBird StrategyJanuary 2015
The Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver have approved a series of initiatives to shape a more sustainable city. The master plan will incorporate these citywide goals and objectives.
• Park Board Strategic Plan (2012)• Rewilding Vancouver Plan (2014)• Vancouver Bird Strategy (2015)• Urban Forest Strategy (in progress)• Greenest City Action Plan (2012)• Transportation 2040 Plan (2012)• Vancouver Food Strategy (2013)• Biodiversity Strategy (in progress)
Share your feedback in person or onlineusing our questionnaire at vancouver.ca/sunset-park
Have your say!
Sunset Park is bounded by E 51st Avenue to the north, John Henderson Elementary School to the east, E 53rd Avenue to the south, and Main Street to the west. The existing park includes a community centre, ice rink, nursery and Park Board works yard, off-leash dog area, sports field and playground.
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SUNSET NURSERY AND PARK BOARD OPERATIONS
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HERITAGE PARK FIELD HOUSE
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JOHN HENDERSONELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
PLAYFORMER SUNSET
COMMUNITY CENTRE PARKING
Existing site
Chosen scenario
We presented four different park master plan scenarios in November. Based on your comments and feedback, we have further developed scenario #2.
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
SUNSET PARK TODAY AND TOMORROW3
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LOST STREAM FEATURE
COMMUNITYGARDENS
PUBLIC INTERFACE
SKATE PARK
BALL COURT
GATHERING SPACE EXISTING
ICE RINK
PARKING
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PARKING
EXISTINGBERMS
EXISTINGCOMMUNITY
CENTRE
SUNSET NURSERY AND PARK BOARD OPERATIONS
FESTIVAL AREA
JOHN HENDERSONELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
EXISTINGHERITAGE PARK FIELD HOUSE
PUBLIC PREFERRED SCENARIO
Here’s what we heard from you at the November open house:
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
4 FEEDBACK
What do you enjoy most about Sunset Park? Which are the biggest issues or challenges in Sunset Park?
The top four ranked “very important” and “somewhat important” elements identified in the questionnaire are...
How important are the following elements to you in a future Sunset Park?
1. Children’s playground
3. Ball court
2. Existing field
4. Informal play meadow
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Children's playground
Existing field
Ball court
Informal play meadow
Public interface
Community garden
Naturalised forest
Future recreation facility
Very or somewhat important Not very important Not at all important
Note: due to rounding, some percentages may total more than 100%
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72%
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10%
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Water play/spray park
Exercise circuit
Lost stream feature
Bike facilities
Plaza
Off leash dog area
Skate park
Very or somewhat important Not very important Not at all important
Base: All respondents (n=81)
Note: due to rounding, some percentages may total more than 100%
2014 Open house results
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
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5 CONCEPT PLAN AND FEATURES
Stream/rain garden feature: a feature that celebrates the location of a buried stream through ecological treatment, educational signage, and a gathering space
Exercise circuit: a walking loop with outdoor exercise equipment
Park/Nursery interface: opportunities for education and community interface with Park Board Nursery and Operations
Children’s playground: play opportunities for a variety of different ages and abilities for structured and unstructured play
Skate park: a park that accommodates all ability levels and includes hang out areas and seating
Promenade: a pedestrian pathway
Community gardens: growing plots with composting facilities and access to water
Off-leashed dog area: a space that allows dog owners to exercise and socialize with their dogs in a secure off-leash area; includes seating and dog play elements such as rocks and logs
Naturalized forest: an open but canopied tree area that enhances biodiversity, habitat, and ecological activity
Informal play meadow: a naturalized meadow for ecological activity, informal play and community gathering
Playing field: an improved field that can be used for organized sports or informal play and group activities
Water play: a spray park with activated water features and play areas
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Berm slide: a special play feature on the large berm beside the community centre16
Ball court: a flexible space focused on youth activities and outdoor sports including ball hockey, basketball, and badminton; a flexible space for other community activities
Outdoor dining: outdoor gathering and dining events located next to the community gardens14 15
Bikeway and road closure: closing King Edward Street at E. 53 Ave to traffic allows pedestrians to safely move from one side of the park to another and also provides an off-street separated bike route with bike racks and fix stations
Sunset Nursery and Park Board
Operations Site
John Henderson
Elementary School
E 51st Street
E 53rd Street
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Features:
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SECTION 2: Fitness circuit with adjacent dog park and informal play meadowSECTION 1: West Promenade with stream / rain garden feature
SECTION 3: Prince Edward Street north SECTION 4: Prince Edward Street south
STREAM/RAIN GARDEN FEATURE
EXISTINGSIDEWALK & BOULEVARD
ROAD SEPARATED BIKEWAY
SIDEWALK & PARK
COMMUNITY GARDEN
SEPARATED BIKEWAY
SIDEWALK WITH SEATING
AND RETAINING WALL
EXISTING SIDEWALK
FITNESS CIRCUIT
FITNESS CIRCUIT
FENCED OFF-LEASH DOG AREA INFORMAL PLAY MEADOW
PROMENADE
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1.5m 6m 4m1.2m 1.3m 1.5m 2.1m 1.5m 7.1m 1.5m 1.9m 2m 1.5m 2m4m1.4m
2m 2m3m 3m 2m 2m
BIRD’S EYE PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTHWEST
Perspectives
Sections
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
SUNSET NURSERY AND PARK
BOARD OPERATIONS SITE
ICE RINK
SUNSET COMMUNITY
CENTRE
SECTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES6
PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTH ALONG THE BIKEWAY
E 53rd Street
SUNSET MASTER PLAN PROCESS - OPEN HOUSE | JULY 2015
Thank you for coming. Please fill out our questionnaire or visit us online at vancouver.ca/sunset-park
Your feedback will be used to finalize the master plan design.
We want to hear from you!
7 NEXT STEPS
Thank you for coming!
Timeline
Vancouver Park Board MeetingMaster Plan Presentation for Board Approval
Canada Day Festival Info SessionFeedback
Open House 1Master Plan Scenarios
Open House 2Draft Master Plan
Stakeholder Meeting 2Feedback
Stakeholder Meeting 1
SPRING 2014
SUMMER 2014
SUMMER 2014
SPRING 2015
TODAY FALL 2015
South Hill FestivalIntroduction Feedback
Sunset Community Centre Association + Sunset Nursery and Park Board Operation
FALL2014
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