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.

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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

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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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Chosen scenario

We presented four different park master plan scenarios in November. Based on your comments and feedback, we have further developed scenario #2.

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SUNSET PARK TODAY AND TOMORROW3

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PUBLIC PREFERRED SCENARIO

Here’s what we heard from you at the November open house:

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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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Community garden

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Water play/spray park

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Skate park

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Base: All respondents (n=81)

Note: due to rounding, some percentages may total more than 100%

2014 Open house results

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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

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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

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BIRD’S EYE PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTHWEST

Perspectives

Sections

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SUNSET NURSERY AND PARK

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PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTH ALONG THE BIKEWAY

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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