NW SKATEPARK OPEN HOUSE

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1 1 NW SKATE OPEN HOUSE WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #1 MERCER SKATE RELOCATION New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) is being redeveloped and the existing Mercer Stadium skatepark needs to be relocated. As per the agreement with School District No. 40, it is expected that the skatepark lands will need to be vacated in the early Fall of 2017 to make way for the new school construction. Planning for the new skatepark is taking place in 3 phases throughout City staff will be using the feedback we get to shape and refine the project along the way. Once a fnal concept is generated, it will be presented to City Council for approval and we will aim to start construction in Spring sixth street EXISTING SKATE AT MERCER PHASE 1 GATHERING IDEAS MAR-MAY 2017 PHASE 2 EXPLORING EARLY CONCEPTS (JUN- SEP 2017) PHASE 3 CONFIRMING A PREFERRED OPTION (OCT-DEC 2017) PURPOSE The City of New Westminster is using this opportunity to work with skaters and the community to learn about their ideas, interests and considerations for a new skatepark and its location. City staff have studied suggested locations and developed a list of potential sites. At this open house you will have the opportunity to: Review what we have heard so far about ideas and priorities for a new skatepark; Learn about the three possible locations the City is considering for the new skatepark; and Share your comments about each possible location and the project overall. SHARE YOUR IDEAS To provide feedback, please review the materials presented here and then we welcome you to: 1 Speak to a project representative at a display panel; 2 Fill out a feedback form; or 3 Complete an online survey: Thank you for taking the time to attend this open house! MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

2 2 WHAT WE VE HEARD SO FAR ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES MERCER SKATE RELOCATION Group Chats + Skateboard + Competition Online Survey ~ 45 participants From across the Lower Mainland Ages ranging from 9 to 45 Held 2 youth group chats (ages 11 to 15 and 16 to 25) Held 1 all ages group chat SUMMARY ~ 75 participants With prizes, a local pro, a DJ and giveaways Featured a consultation booth where participants filled out the survey on ipads and shared ideas for the new skatepark 295 participants 47% New Westminster residents 5% New Westminster business owners 58% Skateboarders 10% Scooter/BMX/inline skate users 21% with children who participate in wheeled sports Possible Locations Queens Park/Glenbrooke North Uptown/Brow of the Hill Sapperton/Massey Victory Heights Features Bowls Bank/grind ledges Half pipes/quarter pipes Place Safe for all users Accessible for all skill levels and ages A place for skateboarders, BMX, inline and scooter users A skatepark with good flow Key Considerations Accessible Close to rapid transit Central location TYPE OF SKATE Online Survey Responses Benefits of one location One park is good for community spirit and atmosphere It brings a community together in one shared space Allows for a greater variety of options all in one spot It s easy to use instead of travelling to different locations Skate spots tend to get boring fast You get more bang for your buck with one park *Out of 295 survey responses MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

3 3 WHAT WE VE HEARD SO FAR POTENTIAL LOCATIONS Close to schools Access to transit is 100% the most important consideration in the location MERCER SKATE RELOCATION Central location and easy to get to NEIGHBOURHOOD Put it near an existing park CONSIDERATIONS PLACE Everyone is welcome A safe place A place for skateboarders, BMX and scooter riders Everyone is welcome Transit is close Easy to access Features flow well together Mellow A place for all skill levels and ages Designers listen to the skateboarders FEATURES Workshop Responses Online Survey Responses Bowls Bank/ Grind ledge Half pipe/ Quarter pipe 86% 84% 83% Ramps 75% 71% 58% Stairs & Rails Skateable art 51% 47% 45% Freeform obstacles Perimeter track Street art & Graffiti AMENITIES Places to get a drink of water Benches, tables, etc. Lighting Strong maintenance that makes the park safe and usable Shade from the sun MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

4 4 CONSIDERING A LOCATION MERCER SKATE RELOCATION SITE SELECTION + EVALUATION To determine a suitable location for the new skatepark, the City takes into consideration the following factors: - City-owned land is preferred to avoid delays related to land acquisition - Adequate space (existing skatepark is approx. 1,340 sq. m. or 14,500 sq. ft.) - Relatively flat, without steep slopes - Proximity to transit - Visibility from nearby park, business or street - Near to existing amenities (i.e. washrooms, drinking fountain, seating areas and park activities/ facilities) - Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area) - Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users - Does not displace green space or trees - Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark SITE SELECTION PROCESS Sites suggested by participants during phase 1 (13) Refined List of Potential Sites (3) During Phase 1, staff began the skatepark site selection study by asking stakeholders and the public for suggested locations. 13 sites were evaluated against the site selection criteria and 3 sites were shortlisted for further feedback Feedback on refined list during phase 2 For Phase 2, staff are presenting the 3 shortlisted sites and asking for further feedback from the public. we are here Final site selection As part of Phase 2 consultation, staff will make a recommendation for a final location to present back to public during phase 3. MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

5 5 SUGGESTED LOCATIONS 6 The following sites were suggested by participants during Phase 1 MERCER SKATE RELOCATION These thirteen sites were suggested by participants during Phase 1 of the consultation process. Staff from the Parks & Recreation Department further evaluated these sites (as per the evaluation criteria listed on Board #4) and selected three sites to take forward to the public for further consideration. Ten of the thirteen sites were removed for further consideration for various reasons, such as: A) B) C) D) E) Steep topography Eliminates green space and/or trees Displaces or negatively impacts an existing activity Site is not City-owned Structural constraints (i.e. site is on a raised deck, not on land) 13. CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS 1. HUME 5. QUEEN S - ARENEX SITE 9. UNDER THE ADE 2. SAPPERTON 6. FRASER RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 10. QUAYSIDE ING LOT 3. WESTBURNCO 7. MOODY 11. ING LOT@ROYAL +11TH 4. GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL 8. WESTMINSTER PIER 12. GRIMSTON MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

6 6 QUEEN S FORMER ARENEX SITE MERCER SKATE RELOCATION Scale 1:500 DETAIL PLAN- OPTION A LOCATED AT ARENEX SITE AUGHT GHTS ARK TENTH AVE SECONDARY SCHOOL MERCER STADIUM GROUNDS WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS EIGHTH AVE TERRY HUGHES MOODY GRIMSTON HUME Ideaspace SAPPERTON SIXTH AVE RIVERSIDE ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL 5 FOURTH AVE QUEENS QUEENS AVE SIMCOE CITY HALL GLENBROOKE RAVINE TIPPERARY ROYAL AVE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE RED BOAT PORT ROYAL SKYTRAIN STATION COLUMBIA ST COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION ALBERT CRES WESTMINSTER PIER LEGEND MAJOR ROADS GREAT STREETS N SKYTRAIN AREA BOUNDARY S & OPEN SPACE KEY MAP PHOTO OF THE SITE SITE ATTRIBUTES: - City-owned land - Adequate space - Relatively flat, without steep slopes - Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area) - Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users - Proximity to transit - Does not displace green space or trees - Visibility from nearby park, business or street - Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark - Near to existing amenities (i.e. washrooms, drinking fountain, seating areas and park activities/ facilities) MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

7 6a TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 8A MERCER SKATE RELOCATION WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION? MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

8 7 UNDER THE FOURTH STREET MERCER SKATE RELOCATION DETAIL PLAN- OPTION B Scale 1:500 LOCATED UNDER THE ADE AUGHT GHTS ARK TENTH AVE SECONDARY SCHOOL MERCER STADIUM GROUNDS WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS EIGHTH AVE TERRY HUGHES MOODY GRIMSTON HUME Ideaspace SAPPERTON SIXTH AVE RIVERSIDE ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL FOURTH AVE QUEENS GLENBROOKE RAVINE QUEENS AVE SIMCOE CITY HALL TIPPERARY ROYAL AVE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE RED BOAT PORT ROYAL SKYTRAIN STATION COLUMBIA ST 9 COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION ALBERT CRES WESTMINSTER PIER LEGEND MAJOR ROADS GREAT STREETS N SKYTRAIN AREA BOUNDARY S & OPEN SPACE KEY MAP PHOTO OF THE SITE SITE ATTRIBUTES: - City-owned land - Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users - Adequate space - Relatively flat, without steep slopes - Proximity to transit - Does not displace green space or trees - Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark - Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area) MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

9 7a 9 8A TELL US WHAT YOU THINK THE PROPOSED LOCATIONS MERCER SKATE RELOCATION WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION? MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

10 8 HUME 10 MERCER SKATE RELOCATION DETAIL PLAN- OPTION C Scale 1:500 LOCATED AT HUME AUGHT GHTS ARK TENTH AVE SECONDARY SCHOOL MERCER STADIUM GROUNDS WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS EIGHTH AVE TERRY HUGHES MOODY GRIMSTON 1 HUME SAPPERTON SIXTH AVE RIVERSIDE ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL FOURTH AVE QUEENS GLENBROOKE RAVINE QUEENS AVE SIMCOE CITY HALL TIPPERARY ROYAL AVE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE RED BOAT PORT ROYAL SKYTRAIN STATION COLUMBIA ST COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION ALBERT CRES WESTMINSTER PIER LEGEND MAJOR ROADS GREAT STREETS N SKYTRAIN AREA BOUNDARY S & OPEN SPACE KEY MAP PHOTO OF THE SITE SITE ATTRIBUTES: - City-owned land - Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users - Adequate space - Relatively flat, without steep slopes - Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark - Proximity to transit - Visibility from nearby park, business or street - Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area) MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

11 8a TELL US WHAT YOU THINK MERCER SKATE RELOCATION WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION? MERCER SKATE RELOCATION

12 9 NEXT STEPS WE WANT YOUR INPUT! MERCER SKATE RELOCATION Please take some time to review the material and let us know what you think of each of the proposed locaitons. Your feedback will be considered in determining the best location for the new skatepark. We also invite you to complete the questionnaire this evening or online on at After the survey results from Open House #1 are evaluated, City staff will further analyse the best location for skate park. A recommendation regarding a final preferred location will be presented to Council for endorsement, in principle, in Fall A design-build consultant will be contracted this Summer to help facilitate the third and final phase of the consultation process in Fall This phase will include participatory design workshops and a public open house for feedback on the preferred location and design concept for the new skate facility. The final location and design will be presented to Council for endorsement in Winter 2018 and construction is scheduled for Spring WE ARE HERE GATHERING IDEAS MARCH - MAY 2017 EXPLORING EARLY CONCEPTS JUNE - SEPT 2017 CONFIRMING A PREFERRED OPTION OCT - DEC 2017 CONSTRUCTION SPRING 2018 PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 MERCER SKATE RELOCATION