dec. 4 proposals for barry's bay
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PurposeTo help the community of Barry’s Bay, Township of Madawaska Valley with their ideas that will help generate vibrant action and
sustain this amazing place for the immediate and long term future
Our ApproachWe work with the community’s ideas and visually bring back designs
that reflect what you think is possible and desirable
We are informed by your nature, history and hopes & dreams
Carleton U School of Architecture ProjectFall Term 2012
Mathew
Design, Image Enhancement, Conservation
Community Economic
Development
Marketing of assets,
products, attractions
Input from stakeholders at all
levels, all perspectives
Organization:CommunityEnergy and
Action
Cultural Mapping, Planning and Development
Barry’s Bay Vision and Priorities
“MAIN STREET” APPROACH
Tom
Claudia, Dirk Van Wijk and MKC
Madawaska Valley D.H.S Bosco &Sherwood
SchoolsCarleton Team’s “Billets”
Doug De La MatterMadawaska Ski Hill
Seniors Centre6 Building Owners
Township of Madawaska Valley Mayor, Council,
CAO & staffCraig Kelley, County of Renfrew Business Dev.
Barry’s Bay Heritage Society and Dave Kelley
Balmoral HotelSubway, Dixie Lee
Valley GazetteBarry’s Bay This WeekAll participants Oct 19-
21st weekend
wasAcknowledgements
Jay
Madawaska Valley & Greening Barry’s Bay
December 4th, 2012
Essence of this place, its history and people informed our work:
Caroline
Madawaska Valley & Greening Barry’s Bay
December 4th, 2012
Essence of this place and natural surroundings also informed usthanks Doug De La Matter
Clément
Madawaska Valley & Greening Barry’s Bay
December 4th, 2012
Vision and Ideas: Hundreds of comments from October 19/20,
some are:
Barry’s Bay-Madawaska Valley is a place that• Builds on its historic, natural, community assets• Is a community attractive to retain youth and attract young adult,and retirees• Maintains an attractive self-sustaining downtown core • Is a solid central location for local government and services• Restores the waterfront for recreation and natural conservation•Plants and maintain more trees and greenery•Celebrates “wood” and its contributions to the economy•Celebrates our culture - Kashub, Irish, Polish, our art, craft, trades•Markets ourselves as a Four Season destination•Develops trails , ATV, Skidoo, Walking, cross country skiing and and biking•Sees more “thru” traffic stopping to shop spend and enjoy•Encourages local people to shop more in our community•Creates a place that retains youth•Improves the street appeal of its buildings ...and many more (will be part of final report
Troy
Work to Date •October 19-21: Met with Elementary Schools : Sherwood and St John Bosco Schools Madawaska Valley District High School•Photo-documented building and sites
At Madawaska Ski Hill:• Community Open House
Design consultations with property/building owners
Madawaska Kanu Centre:• Focus Group: Summary of ideas discussed
October 23 – December 4th
• Summarized info• Conducted research• Draft designs for your input
December 5th – end of term: Completion of Designs and Report
Troy
Design Project Individual /Team
Public Spaces
Greening”/Streetscape enhancement: EntriesSignagePedestrian crossingsBenches, lighting plantersPathways – downtown and to waterfrontBanners
Bradley, Jay, Mustafa, Ghazi, Mathewand team discussions
Lakefront and Waste Treatment Plant Tom, Mustafa, Ghazi, Jay
Private Businesses
Metro Clément, Caroline
Valley Gazette and “Boards Clément, Caroline
Stedmans Troy, Mathew
Mad Outdoors – Passageway Bradley
Employment Outreach Tom, Jay
Virtual Design ( for report)
Madawaska Valley “Camineo” type tour JM
Bradley
Purpose
- Making both sides of the street equally accessible for an enhanced flow of pedestrian traffic-Slow the flow of vehicular traffic, making main street more inviting for pedestrian activity-Safety for children allowing them more access points
- Create sitting area in no parking zones to designate
pedestrian usage-Replace finger signs with light standard that has wooden signs
on it-Use benches to create
divisions of space as well as to identify the crosswalk
- Most of parking is located on periphery of main street- Need to encourage parking in external lots as opposed to on the street- encourage cooperative parking between business owners
Pathway will serve to connect parking with main street and draw customers that are at metro to explore that rest of main street
Purpose
Presently the pathway is not an obvious pedestrian path as well as not being an obvious route to the main street. This can be changed through different treatments and the usages of certain materials to make the route more welcoming and attractive.
Approach
The current pathway to Main Street has a lot of potential to bring people toward the street from the parking lot of Metro.
Through the implementation or altercation of key features success in creating a pathway to Main Street will be achieved.
- Banners located on route to the beach
- Generate awareness of the beautiful waterfront
- “Kuaenash Ne-Ishing” means Beautiful Bay in Algonquin
Pathway to the Waterfront
Existing Conditions
V&S Stedmans is one of a chain of retailer owned
department stores founded in 1907 by three brothers
Samuel, Edward and George Stedman. The
store in Barry’s Bay was built by George Stedman in
1952. Canadian Stores began using the V&S name
in 1992 following a corporate restructuring.
The chain is now owned by TruServ Canada and oversees 725 retailers
across Canada.
Design PointsWood
clapboard siding painted
green
Street facade finished in vinyl siding
Side facades consisting of green painted cinderblock
Existing brickwork
running along base of building
Opportunity:The owner is currently intending to undertake a renovation of his front
facade with work to be started beginning spring 2013.
Requirements:The current siding in addition to appearing dated has visible signs of
damage from weather and wear and tear including a noticeable faded patch where signage previously protected the siding underneath. The
windows are original and approaching the end of their serviceable lifespan.
New steel flashings for the parapet cap, windows and drip edges.
Wooden board and batten siding provides a rustic look and reduces cost. Siding would be continuous to the top of the
parapet.
Existing brick base would be cleaned and utilized as a durable facade treatment for
the lower metre of the building face.
New steel flashings for the parapet cap, windows and drip edges.
Alternatively, steel siding can be used in place of board and batten. This would also provide durable protection and would run uninterrupted from brick to the top of the
parapet.
Existing brick base would be cleaned and utilized as a durable facade treatment for
the lower metre of the building face.
Cost/Durability
Wood Board + Batten Steel Siding
Pros: Durable, can last decades. Handles harsh freeze thaw climates well due to excellent expansion/contraction properties.Does not dent, chip or scratch.
Pros: Easy to clean with a hose. Next to no maintenance required. Is impervious to pests such as termites.
Cons: Maintenance - requires repainting/staining every 8-10 years to maintain seal and prevent deterioration.
Cons: Prone to denting and scratching. Is difficult to repair the siding and types/colours of siding often go out of production after 5-6 years.
Cost: Material - $3.25-$4.25 sq/ftLabour - $1.50-$2.00 sq/ft
Cost:Material - $3.50-$4.50 sq/ftLabour - $2.00 sq/ft
Optional Awning:$1800-$2100 depending on total length and mechanical system
Optional Awning:$1800-$2100 depending on total length and mechanical system
At Tables, Discuss:(25-30 minutes)
What you saw and heard in the presentations. Please add your comments, ideas
How can this work get accomplished, when and by who ? (identify partners etc)
Next StepsCarleton Report Barry’s Bay /Madawaska Valley Vision and ObjectiveHistorical context Summary and Analysis of community input and reportsResearch: Best Practices Examples and Funding SourcesDesign Projects •Waterfront Restoration/Conservation Garden•Main Street and Hwy 62•6 properties: Metro, V&S, Mad Outdoors, Valley Gazette, Boards, •Employment OutreachOrganization For Next Steps: Partnerships: Business community, community stakeholdersConclusion and References