CENTRE STREET PARK DESIGN CHARRETTE
NOV.
26
AGENDA
▪ Introductions 5 min. ▪ Overview & Presentation 20 min. ▪ Group Park Analysis (users, desired features, challenges & opportunities) 20 min. ▪ Design Charrette 60 min. ▪ Group Presentations 20 min.
MEETING PURPOSE
▪ Examine the local context of the park ▪ Review the existing features of the park (opportunities and challenges) ▪ Gather community insights on: Current uses and strengths of the park What could be improved
▪ Explore design ideas together through discussion, collaboration & sketching
PROJECT GOAL
To design a community park with the appropriate passive and active amenities to meet the needs of Meaford residents.
OBJECTIVES
▪ Build on the Strengths What is great about the park? ▪ Enhance the park to respond to the needs of the current community What could be better? ▪ Provide opportunities for varied and complementary uses, by all ages Are there opportunities for all residents? ▪ Improve accessibility and safety for residents (CPTED) What can be done to increase comfort and safety?
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PARK CONTEXT
4 5 7
CONSERVATION AREA Bighead River Conservation Area 2
PARKS 1) 1
Centre Street Park
2) 2
Beautiful Joe Park
3) 3
Fred Raper Park
4 4)
McCarroll Park
5 5)
David Johnston Park
6 6)
Wym Croft Athletic Park
6
1 TRAILS
10
7 1)
Georgian Trail
8 2)
Trout Hollow Trail
9 3)
Tom Thomson Trail
SCHOOLS 1) 10
St. Vincent-Euphrasia Elementary School
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C Topography
F Bighead River
A Existing Monitoring Wells
D Views
G Trails
B Site Frontage & Access
E Existing Vegetation
H Adjacent Properties
Former Landfill Site
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS ▪ 5.5 ha (11 acres)
▪ Landfill has been closed for 26 years ▪ Pre-consultation with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP)
H A
▪ Restrictions for tree planting, structures, & grading
E
B
A C
D
A
E
E
H A
G
E H
F
POSSIBILITIES
Shade
Naturalized Open Space Parking Lot & No-Mow
Natural Play
Topography
Outdoor Classroom/ Performance Space Walkways & Trails Active Sports Facilities Picnic Area Washrooms Mown Open Space Public Art
DESIGN CHARRETTE
YOUR IDEAS
BUDGET
CONCEPT
QUESTIONS?