Welcome to Barrie! Waterfront & Marina Strategic Plan: The - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to Barrie! Waterfront & Marina Strategic Plan: The Planning Process OMAA Spring Workshop (May 11, 2016) 1 Agenda CAOs Welcome Waterfront & Marina Strategic Plan The Planning Process Questions Mayors
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OMAA Spring Workshop (May 11, 2016)
The Planning Process
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dock, and walking and cycling trails with connections to neighbourhoods
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waterfront as a destination, meeting place and recreational resource
downtown
plan for the marina
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Retain Consultant & Background Review (2012) Vision & Principles (2012) Public Engagement & Plan Development (2012-2013) Public Consultation (2014) Council Approval (2015) Implementing the Plan (Ongoing)
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Report to General Committee (June 2013) Election
experience from across North America
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departments
BIA, Tourism Barrie, Rotary Clubs
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presentations, cultural events)
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Public Green Connected Diverse Attractive Accessible Clean Well-Managed
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Economic Development Recreation Marina Economic Development Recreation Recreation Events
First Nations Heritage Military Heritage Culture
Recreation
Economic Development
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– Natural versus commercial – Resident use versus tourism – “Disneyfication of the Waterfront”
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from both residents and visitors
Summer 2014 to gauge public opinion
commercialization
natural versus commercial
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% A natural waterfront environment for Barrie residents to enjoy the trails, parks and beaches of Kempenfelt Bay A waterfront with a mix of restaurants, kiosks, coffee shops, retail stores and trails, parks and beaches A year-round waterfront destination with signature attractions and events enjoyed by Barrie’s residents and visitors Don’t know
Resident Vision Statements - Phone Survey
May 2014
balanced vision
then GC in May 2015
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shoreline protected
recreational trail
managed commercialization set back from the shoreline
connecting parks and neighbourhoods
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Slope Stabilization and Shoreline Restoration along North Shore Trail
= Blue Flag Program – (Ph 1 – Marina; Ph 2 - beaches = Shoreline protection and rehabilitation areas
Kidd’s Creek naturalization Shoreline protection – south end of Centennial Park South shore – shoreline restoration Gables Park shoreline restoration Tyndale Park slope and beach rehabilitation
North Shore Trail Lookout Kidd’s Creek Naturalization
Memorial Square – Meridian Place New Spirit Catcher Park Centennial Park – expanded green space New Military Heritage Park Gables Park – larger open space role
Connection to Oro-Medonte Rail Trail North Shore Trail Waterfront Trail including overlays with Trans Canada Trail, Nine Mile Portage Heritage Route and Heritage Trail
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Heritage Trail – Tiffin Boat Launch Lay-by Station
New Commercial Building in Spirit Catcher Park and Transient Basin Improvements New Marina Welcome Centre New Water Sports Centre Building = Potential Locations around the waterfront for 4 season activities and rentals.
= Potential spaces for events and festivals
Main Marina Building and Banquet and Dining Opportunity Secondary Marina Building – Boat Launch Area
Bayfield Basin – Transient Boat Slip and Docking improvements Existing Boardwalk Rehabilitation and Expansion around new park New Spirit Catcher Park – Multi-purpose open space and Event Venue with Downtown Core
– City Centre & Waterfront Steering Committee – CC&WF Operating Group
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Steering Committee
Sponsorship Policy
food vendors
pavilion 1.Centennial Park Reconstruction 2.Heritage Trail Signage 3.Military Heritage Park 4.Memorial Square Redevelopment 5.Dunlop Street Reconstruction 6.Kiosks
Short Term
5 year capital plan Previously endorsed projects complete or underway
Medium Term
and to the waterfront
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success
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#2. Vision needs to consider all stakeholders
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#1. Takes time to develop a plan
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Join us on a walking tour to see for yourself!
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