Master Plan for the Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1 October 13, 2015 Master Plan for the 2 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

• Sign-in – 10 min. • Presentation (Dillon/OHT) – 30 min. • Questions and Answers (Dillon/OHT) – 15 min. • Break-out Discussion Groups (Self-directed) – 40 min. • Reporting Back – 20 min. • Closing Remarks – 5 min. Master Plan for the 3 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

• Respect the moderator and each other • Be brief and to the point - allow time for others to be heard • Seek common ground and understanding • Success depends on participation • Adhere to schedule • Put away electronic devices

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• Master Plan purpose, process and timelines • Cheltenham Badlands Management Planning Team (CBMPT) • Recent management actions at the site • Public Feedback Survey and emerging mid-survey trends • Public input on management issues and potential opportunities for improvement/enhancement of the Cheltenham Badlands site

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• NEC Environmental Land Tribunal Hearing - Parking Lot • West Caledon Traffic Plan • Belfountain Complex Management Plan

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• The 36.6-hectare “Cooper Property” was acquired in 2002. • The Heritage Trust (OHT) holds title to the property. • The Conservancy (BTC) manages the property. • The OHT and the Cheltenham Badlands Management Planning Team (CBMPT) have been actively planning the future of the Cheltenham Badlands property since 2008. Master Plan for the 7 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1 Master Plan for the 8 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking (Creditview Rd)

Planned Parking Lot Location

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• Improve visitor safety; • Conserve the property’s heritage values; • Increase accessibility for visitors; and • Enhance public education and site interpretation. Master Plan for the 10 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

• Deliver on the 4 Guiding Principles • Create a long term, sustainable and integrated operating model for the site • Obtain public input on the future of the site • Satisfy Plan requirement • Communicate the site vision to the general public, funders, and other potential partners Master Plan for the 11 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

o o Bruce Trail Conservancy o Region of Peel o Caledon Countryside Alliance o Caledon Environmental Advisory Ctte o Town of Caledon o Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club o Niagara Escarpment Commission o Credit Valley Conservation

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• Traffic safety • • Visitor impact – Vandalism – Garbage and Littering – Rogue trails – Unauthorized uses

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• Parking and Public Safety Traffic Analyses

Conservation • Erosion Studies

Sustainable • Master Plan Use Presentation Title Here 14 Master Plan for the 15 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Dillon Consulting – Lead Consultant Landscape Architecture, Natural Environment Public Consultation

Museum Planning Partners Interpretive & Educational Program Design/ Consultation

GeoProcess Geomorphology / Erosion Impacts Master Plan for the 16 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Inventory & Master Plan Analysis Concepts

Background Public Review Meeting(s) Public TBD Meeting Environmental #2 Analysis Master Plan Public Priority Meeting Protection and Management Site for the #1 Cheltenham Visual Enhancement Zones Concepts Analysis Areas Badlands Master Plan for the 17 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Inventory & Master Plan Analysis Concepts

2015 2016

August September October November December January Hearing Process June July August September

Public Public Public Meeting #1 Meeting #2 Meeting(s) NEC Hearing TBD Feb 1-5 Master Plan for the 18 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1 Master Plan for the 19 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking (Creditview Road)

Badlands

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Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking (Creditview Road)

Existing Informal Trail

Informal Trail

Unmapped Informal Trail Access Master Plan for the 21 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking (Creditview Road)

Badlands Scotch Pine Plantation White Ash Forest Sugar Maple Forest Sugar Maple-Oak Forest White Cedar Forest Cattail Meadow Marsh Mixed Forb Meadow Marsh Meadow Marsh Regeneration Thicket Elm Forest Master Plan for the 22 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking (Creditview Road)

Prominent View Point Master Plan for the 23 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Online survey, released in September 2015 Questions related to: • Past use of the site (length of stay, time of year, mode of transportation, activities undertaken); • Concerns over safety and environmental protection; • Support for Principles to direct the Master Plan; • Support for new amenities or improvements to the site.

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• Media Release (article on Caledon Enterprise website) • Advertised in 6 newspapers - Caledon (2), Mississauga, Brampton, Georgetown, Erin • Links posted on Partner websites: OHT, BTC, Caledon Bruce Trail Club, Region of Peel • Survey closes end of October 2015

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Survey Respondents by Burlington 1% Markham Location Oakville 1% Milton 1% 1% Newmarket 1% Other Acton 9% Halton 1% Hills 1% Guelph 2% Georgetown Over 500 responses to date 3% Caledon Waterloo 39% • 39% from Caledon 4% Orangeville • 15% from Brampton 5% Mississauga • 6% from Mississauga 6%

• 10% from Toronto Toronto 10% Brampton • 5% from Orangeville 15% • Responses from Quebec, Manitoba, Ottawa, BC

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Time of year

• The majority of respondents visited the site between May and October. Master Plan for the 27 Cheltenham Badlands Public Meeting #1

Length of stay

• The majority of respondents (67%) stayed 60 minutes or less, with 15% staying less than 15 minutes. • A small percentage of respondents (3%) stayed 2 hours or more.

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Activities on the site

• Viewing/appreciation of the landscape was the most mentioned activity (83%), followed by: - Photography /videography (50%) - Hiking on the Bruce Trail (40%). • Picnicking represented 5% of responses, along with star- gazing and educational/research activities.

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Activities in the local area

• The most mentioned activity was ‘visiting local restaurants /food vendors’ (36%), followed by ‘other conservation/nature areas’ (34%) and ‘local shops/stores’ (28%). • (18%) ‘visited friends and family’. • (25%) ‘visited only the Cheltenham Badlands’ • (8%) ‘visited a sports/recreational site’ (e.g. golf, ski hill) • Other activities mentioned included: hiking on the Bruce Trail or elsewhere, and fishing.

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Concern over safety

• The majority of respondents (78%) showed some level of concern (Slightly Concerned, Concerned, Very Concerned) • (22%) were Not Concerned

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Would you visit if access was limited to viewing?

• (62%) responded Yes • (18%) responded No • (20%) responded Unsure

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Potential amenities

Top ranked (Important or Very Important) 1. Reconfigured/improved trails and pathways (74%) 2. Observation decks/tower (69%) 3. Interpretive/educational installations (on-site) (57%) & Interactive zones (54%) 4. Park furniture (benches, garbage cans, bike racks) (52%)

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Support for principles

Percentage of respondents indicating that the principles were Important or Very Important 1. Conservation of the property’s cultural and natural heritage values (90%) 2. Safety for all individuals who visit the site (77%) 3. Improved accessibility for those who wish to access the site (54%) 4. Enhanced opportunities for interpretation and public education (52%)

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Please discuss the following questions at your table and appoint a spokesperson to report back to the group.

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A. On the page following there is a list of potential amenities/improvements for the Cheltenham Badlands site that have been suggested through previous discussions. Individually, please indicate your level of support for these features.

Are there other ideas that should be considered? List under Other.

B. As a group, compare your lists and record the top 3 supported items for reporting back to the room.

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Using the sticky notes and coloured dots provided, suggest locations for potential site improvement or enhancements for the Cheltenham Badlands on the maps provided at your table.

You can also use the sticky notes to communicate other ideas or issues to the design team.

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Site Boundary

Watercourse

Protection Fence

Bruce Trail

Informal Parking Area

Major Contour

Minor Contour Master Plan for Cheltenham 40 Badlands Property Public Meeting #1

Closing and Summary of Public Survey (early November)

Completion of Inventory & Analysis Tasks (November)

Public Consultation Event #2 (January) Master Plan for Cheltenham 41 Badlands Property Public Meeting #1

To complete a Public Feedback Survey, fill in one of the survey forms and leave it with the Consultants or complete it online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CheltenhamBadlands

Please provide your email address on the sign-in sheet if you wish to be notified of future public meetings.

If you wish to provide written comments about the Master Plan please send to [email protected]

Thank-you for your participation!