NORTHEAST FALSE CREEK PARK DESIGN vancouver.ca/NEFC #NEFCplan LEGEND NEW OPEN SPACE RENEWED PARK PARK AREA BELOW SKYTRAIN GUIDEWAY NEW SHORELINE AND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT NEW PARK 1990 OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ODP) PARK BOUNDARY NEW ELEVATED OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE BELOW SKYTRAIN BALANCE OF WHAT WE’RE KEEPING + PROPOSING IN ANDY LIVINGSTONE PARK 621 Total Responses 250 Agree 148 Strongly Agree 54 Strongly Disagree 59 Disagree 110 neutral LOCATION OF THE CYCLING PATH OF THE SEASIDE GREENWAY AWAY FROM WATER’S EDGE 612 Total Responses 204 Agree 243 Strongly Agree 46 Strongly Disagree 49 Disagree 70 neutral PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAKES THE PARK FEEL MORE CONNECTED 616 Total Responses 227 Agree 201 Strongly Agree 46 Strongly Disagree 43 Disagree 99 neutral PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATER FOR NON-MOTORIZED BOATING 612 Total Responses 220 Agree 264 Strongly Agree 28 Strongly Disagree 20 Disagree 80 neutral BE MORE CREATIVE SUPPORT FOR SEPARATED CYCLISTS MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION OF FIRST “I love this Idea. It’s really nice to have such open park space. Especially for this part of the city.” NEFC Park Design WHERE ARE WE AT IN THE PARK DESIGN PROCESS? We are now engaging more deeply with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and the Urban Indigenous Peoples to get a better understanding of their key interests for the park. We are also checking in with Chinatown stakeholders to strengthen the connections from the park to the historical neighbourhood. WE ARE HERE! Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 June 2017 Draft Park Design Concept January 2017 Early Directions + Guiding Principles Report Conceptual Park Plan to Park Board and City Council Fall 2017 Further Consultation with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, Urban Indigenous Peoples and other area stakeholders STAGE 1: Analysis + Early Directions STAGE 2: DRAFT Concept Plan STAGE 3: Extended Consultation STAGE 4: REFINED Concept Plan 610 Total Responses 255 Agree 136 Strongly Agree 72 Strongly Disagree 55 Disagree 92 neutral SUPPORT FOR DRAFT PARK DESIGN ACCESS TO WATER INDIGENOUS GATHERING PLACE INDIGENOUS FOODSCAPES ART: WEAVING DU NSM U IR CO NNEC T ION W GEORGIA ST PACIFIC BLVD ROGERS ARENA SUB AREA 6C SUB AREA 6B QUEBEC ST QUEBEC ST CARRALL ST ABBOTT ST FALSE CREEK SCIENCE WORLD 1990 ODP PARK BOUNDARY RENEWED CREEKSIDE PARK NEW CREEKSIDE PARK RENEWED ANDY LIVINGSTONE PARK + SKATE PLAZA HOW BIG ARE THE PARKS? 25 acres new and renewed park space » 11 acres New Creekside Park » 3 acres Renewed Creekside Park HOW BIG ARE THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACES? » 3.5 acres new open spaces in Sub Area 6B and Sub Area 6C » 1 acre new Dunsmuir Connection (elevated open space) » 11 acres Renewed Andy Livingstone Park Renewed Skate Plaza Carrall Street conversion to park in progress
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
NORTHEAST FALSE CREEK PARK DESIGNvancouver.ca/NEFC #NEFCplan
LEGEND
NEW OPEN SPACE
RENEWED PARK
PARK AREA BELOW SKYTRAIN GUIDEWAY
NEW SHORELINE AND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
NEW PARK
1990 OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ODP) PARK BOUNDARY
NEW ELEVATED OPEN SPACE
OPEN SPACE BELOW SKYTRAIN
BALANCE OF WHAT WE’RE KEEPING + PROPOSING IN ANDY LIVINGSTONE PARK
Do you agree or disagree that this is an apporopriate balance of what is being kept & what is
being proposed?
Do you agree or disagree with providing public water access
for non motorized boating activities?
621Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
Do you agree or disagree with the draft parks plan shown?
Do you agree or disagree with the proposed location of the cycling path of the seaside
greenway?
Do you agree or disagree that the Passerelle (pedestrian
bridge) supports the goal of making the park feel more
connected?
610Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
616Total
Responses250Agree
148Strongly
Agree
54Strongly Disagree
59Disagree
110neutral 220
Agree
264Strongly
Agree28
Strongly Disagree
20Disagree
80neutral 255
Agree
136Strongly
Agree
72Strongly Disagree
55Disagree
92neutral
204Agree
243Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
49Disagree
70neutral
227Agree
201Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
43Disagree
99neutral
LOCATION OF THE CYCLING PATH OF THE SEASIDE GREENWAY AWAY FROM WATER’S
EDGE
Do you agree or disagree that this is an apporopriate balance of what is being kept & what is
being proposed?
Do you agree or disagree with providing public water access
for non motorized boating activities?
621Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
Do you agree or disagree with the draft parks plan shown?
Do you agree or disagree with the proposed location of the cycling path of the seaside
greenway?
Do you agree or disagree that the Passerelle (pedestrian
bridge) supports the goal of making the park feel more
connected?
610Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
616Total
Responses250Agree
148Strongly
Agree
54Strongly Disagree
59Disagree
110neutral 220
Agree
264Strongly
Agree28
Strongly Disagree
20Disagree
80neutral 255
Agree
136Strongly
Agree
72Strongly Disagree
55Disagree
92neutral
204Agree
243Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
49Disagree
70neutral
227Agree
201Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
43Disagree
99neutral
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAKES THE PARK FEEL MORE CONNECTED
Do you agree or disagree that this is an apporopriate balance of what is being kept & what is
being proposed?
Do you agree or disagree with providing public water access
for non motorized boating activities?
621Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
Do you agree or disagree with the draft parks plan shown?
Do you agree or disagree with the proposed location of the cycling path of the seaside
greenway?
Do you agree or disagree that the Passerelle (pedestrian
bridge) supports the goal of making the park feel more
connected?
610Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
616Total
Responses250Agree
148Strongly
Agree
54Strongly Disagree
59Disagree
110neutral 220
Agree
264Strongly
Agree28
Strongly Disagree
20Disagree
80neutral 255
Agree
136Strongly
Agree
72Strongly Disagree
55Disagree
92neutral
204Agree
243Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
49Disagree
70neutral
227Agree
201Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
43Disagree
99neutral
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATER FOR NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
Do you agree or disagree that this is an apporopriate balance of what is being kept & what is
being proposed?
Do you agree or disagree with providing public water access
for non motorized boating activities?
621Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
Do you agree or disagree with the draft parks plan shown?
Do you agree or disagree with the proposed location of the cycling path of the seaside
greenway?
Do you agree or disagree that the Passerelle (pedestrian
bridge) supports the goal of making the park feel more
connected?
610Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
616Total
Responses250Agree
148Strongly
Agree
54Strongly Disagree
59Disagree
110neutral 220
Agree
264Strongly
Agree28
Strongly Disagree
20Disagree
80neutral 255
Agree
136Strongly
Agree
72Strongly Disagree
55Disagree
92neutral
204Agree
243Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
49Disagree
70neutral
227Agree
201Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
43Disagree
99neutral
BE MORE CREATIVE The feedback received encouraged the design to be bolder, more unique and authentically rooted in Vancouver. “Why do we need the same features that we see in parks all over the world, when we’ve got so much local talent to showcase here, and an incredible opportunity to create Vancouver-unique spaces that meet our needs as a community.
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC WATER ACCESS There was widespread support for improving water access and water quality in Northeast False Creek. Several comments flagged potential conflicts with motorized boating while others favoured prohibiting motorized boats in False Creek. “I love the idea of promoting non-motorized water activities – less noise, air, and water pollution.”
A SAFE AND WELL MAINTAINED PARKMany expressed the need for a safe and inclusive park for all. Stakeholders encouraged the team to explore innovative operating models to ensure the park can sustain the anticipated high intensity of daily use by local communities and visitors.
“Don’t build a new park if you can’t maintain it” “How will needle use and their safe disposal be
addressed?”
SUPPORT FOR SEPARATED CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIAN
The public and stakeholders stressed the importance of well-defined, parallel pathways and bikeways to ensure clarity and safety for all.
“Separating pedestrians and cyclists is always nice, and preserving the seaside portion for pedestrians seems right.”
BIGGER WATERFRONT PARKSeveral survey respondents and stakeholders expressed concerns about the size of the park on the waterfront compared to the original plans.
“There should be no development east of the present day Carrall Street Greenway as originally proposed.”
IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACES Many survey respondents and stakeholders emphasized the value of flexible and natural spaces in the park for unstructured activities (such as picnics or spending time with family and friends). “Green spaces are important for a city as rainy as Vancouver. When the sun shines it’s important to have active and passive green spaces.”
MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION OF FIRST NATIONS & RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE AREA
Many stakeholders and survey respondents asked how First Nations and Urban Indigenous cultures will be integrated in the park design and stressed the importance of respectful engagement with the Nation.
Meaningful recognition of rich cultural heritage of the area. Another important theme was the acknowledgement of the diverse cultural context of Northeast False Creek, and the need to strengthen the connections between Chinatown, the park and the waterfront. “Beyond acknowledgment of being on unceded First Nations territory, where does First Nations
culture and heritage find its place in this design?”
SUPPORT FOR NATURAL HABITAT & BIODIVERSITY
Many survey respondents and stakeholders emphasized the importance of a biodiverse park and more habitat for wildlife.
“We need to make wildlife-friendly parks, and that means dense bushes and copses of trees.”
“I love this Idea. It’s really nice to have such open park space. Especially for this part of the city.”
NEFC Park DesignWHERE ARE WE AT IN THE PARK DESIGN PROCESS?
We are now engaging more deeply with the Musqueam, Squamish and
Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and the Urban Indigenous Peoples to get a better
understanding of their key interests for the park. We are also checking in
with Chinatown stakeholders to strengthen the connections from the
park to the historical neighbourhood.
WE ARE HERE!
Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018
June 2017Draft Park Design Concept
January 2017Early Directions + Guiding Principles Report
Conceptual Park Plan to Park Board and City Council
Fall 2017Further Consultation with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, Urban Indigenous Peoples and other area stakeholders
STAGE 1: Analysis + Early Directions STAGE 2: DRAFT Concept Plan STAGE 3: Extended Consultation STAGE 4: REFINED Concept Plan
Do you agree or disagree that this is an apporopriate balance of what is being kept & what is
being proposed?
Do you agree or disagree with providing public water access
for non motorized boating activities?
621Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
Do you agree or disagree with the draft parks plan shown?
Do you agree or disagree with the proposed location of the cycling path of the seaside
greenway?
Do you agree or disagree that the Passerelle (pedestrian
bridge) supports the goal of making the park feel more
connected?
610Total
Responses
612Total
Responses
616Total
Responses250Agree
148Strongly
Agree
54Strongly Disagree
59Disagree
110neutral 220
Agree
264Strongly
Agree28
Strongly Disagree
20Disagree
80neutral 255
Agree
136Strongly
Agree
72Strongly Disagree
55Disagree
92neutral
204Agree
243Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
49Disagree
70neutral
227Agree
201Strongly
Agree
46Strongly Disagree
43Disagree
99neutral
SUPPORT FOR DRAFT PARK DESIGN ACCESS TO WATER INDIGENOUS GATHERING PLACE
INDIGENOUS FOODSCAPES
ART: WEAVING
DUNSMUIR CONNECTION
W GEO
RGIA ST
PACIFIC BLVD
ROGERS ARENA
KEEFER ST
E GEORGIA ST
PRIOR ST
SUB AREA 6C
SUB AREA 6B
NATIONAL AVE
THORTON PARK
UNION ST
QU
EB
EC
ST
QU
EB
EC
ST
CA
RR
AL
L S
T
MA
IN S
T
ST
AT
ION
ST
GO
RE
AV
E
AB
BO
TT
ST
FALSE CREEK
SCIENCE WORLD
1990 ODP PARK BOUNDARY
RENEWED CREEKSIDE
PARK
NEWCREEKSIDE
PARK
RENEWED ANDY LIVINGSTONE PARK
+ SKATE PLAZA
HOW BIG ARE THE PARKS?25 acres new and renewed park space
» 11 acres New Creekside Park
»3 acres Renewed Creekside Park
HOW BIG ARE THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACES? »3.5 acres new open spaces in Sub Area 6B and Sub Area 6C
» 1 acre new Dunsmuir Connection (elevated open space)
» 11 acres Renewed Andy Livingstone Park Renewed Skate Plaza Carrall Street conversion to park
in progress
NORTHEAST FALSE CREEK PARK DESIGNvancouver.ca/NEFC #NEFCplan
SPECIAL EVENTS
What we heard on the Park design
BIGGER WATERFRONT PARK
PUBLIC ACCESS TO FLASE CREEK
INTEGRATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACE PARK STEWARDSHIP BIODIVERSITY + NATURE
SEPARATED CYCLIST & PEDESTRIAN PATH
BE MORE CREATIVE MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION OF FIRST
NATIONS
BE MORE CREATIVE The feedback received encouraged the design to be bolder, more unique and authentically rooted in Vancouver. “Why do we need the same features that we see in parks all over the world, when we’ve got so much local talent to showcase here, and an incredible opportunity to create Vancouver-unique spaces that meet our needs as a community.
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC WATER ACCESS There was widespread support for improving water access and water quality in Northeast False Creek. Several comments flagged potential conflicts with motorized boating while others favoured prohibiting motorized boats in False Creek. “I love the idea of promoting non-motorized water activities – less noise, air, and water pollution.”
A SAFE AND WELL MAINTAINED PARKMany expressed the need for a safe and inclusive park for all. Stakeholders encouraged the team to explore innovative operating models to ensure the park can sustain the anticipated high intensity of daily use by local communities and visitors.
“Don’t build a new park if you can’t maintain it” “How will needle use and their safe disposal be addressed?”
Over 3,500 people attended the Northeast False Creek Area Plan Block Party in June 2017. Another 1,400 people shared their thoughts via the online survey in addition to the stakeholders’ workshop last spring.
SUPPORT FOR SEPARATED CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIAN
The public and stakeholders stressed the importance of well-defined, parallel pathways and bikeways to ensure clarity and safety for all.
“Separating pedestrians and cyclists is always nice, and preserving the seaside portion for pedestrians seems right.”
BIGGER WATERFRONT PARKSeveral survey respondents and stakeholders expressed concerns about the size of the park on the waterfront compared to the original plans.
“There should be no development east of the present day Carrall Street Greenway as originally proposed.”
IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACES
Many survey respondents and stakeholders emphasized the value of flexible and natural spaces in the park for unstructured activities (such as picnics or spending time with family and friends). “Green spaces are important for a city as rainy as Vancouver. When the sun shines it’s important to have active and passive green spaces.”
“Nice concept, I like it very much but worry about not enough un-programmed spaces, room for spontaneous use and flexibility to change over time.”
MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION OF FIRST NATIONS & RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE AREA
Many stakeholders and survey respondents asked how First Nations and Urban Indigenous cultures will be integrated in the park design and stressed the importance of respectful engagement with the local First Nations.
Another important theme was the acknowledgement of the diverse cultural context of Northeast False Creek, and the need to strengthen the connections between Chinatown, the park and the waterfront.
“Beyond acknowledgment of being on unceded
First Nations territory, where does First Nations
culture and heritage find its place in this design?”
SUPPORT FOR NATURAL HABITAT & BIODIVERSITY
Many survey respondents and stakeholders emphasized the importance of a biodiverse park and more habitat for wildlife.
“We need to make wildlife-friendly parks, and that means dense bushes and trees.”
SPECIAL EVENTSMany stakeholders hope the future park will have accessible and flexible spaces that can host large events and community gatherings. On the other hand, many others are concerned about the overuse of the park for events, which could potentially limit public access to the park.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Related Documents
