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Edwards Gardens & Toronto Botanical Garden STUDY NEWSLETTER #1 EDWARDS GARDENS & TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN Reimagining the Gardens Public Open House You’re invited! Nov. 2 2016 6-8pm Reimagining the Gardens is an initiative led by the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, in partnership with the Toronto Botanical Garden to develop a joint Master Plan and Management Plan. Please join us for our first Public Open House to learn more about the project, learn about initial findings from our site analysis and provide us with You will have an opportunity to your feedback on current issues in the gardens and opportunities for future view display boards, speak development. one-on-one with project staff, hear a short presentation and Date: November 2nd 2016 participate in a group discussion. Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additonal public open houses will Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. be held in January and Spring 2017. Garden Hall, George and Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture Dates to come! Study Overview EDWARDS GARDENS & TORONTO BOTANTIC GARDEN - MASTER PLAN AND MGMT PLAN STUDY AREA B la B in r e ia D n r B Tangm C a ere Rd l n if b In consultation with the public, stakeholders, other City f u l D r r r y T R r d u t p r S C l i t a o Toronto l R divisions and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority e N m C a C e Lawrence Ave. East Botanical d s si e Lawrence Ave E r a C e L t n (TRCA), we will develop a Master Plan Study for Edwards o Garden m e r T t S Gardens and the Toronto Botanical Garden. The plan will e i sl e L l ens Tr outline long-term physical, environmental, and program T ard G h ards e Edw B r id le H P i a g ry th unda improvements for the Gardens, and will include a robusth ng Bo i lann P P o i n t Edwards R Management Plan to guide implementation and operationsd Gardens y a k w e k T e l r e for the future. a C r n t W h ke l i i l ce l C W n e r r e w s a L The study will allow us to think holistically about the long- Pla n St. Leslie nin g B ou nd ary term planning for Edwards Gardens (as City parkland), the Park Lane Crcl ravine system, and the Toronto Botanical Garden complex Marshfield Crt d R y W ch i r lke o n t e C within Edwards Gardens to elevate them to the level of otherl l r P G e ry e ee k V T r l y globally acclaimed gardens and cultural attractions in an r a Araz Pl d n u o T o B t t g e n n i h ecologically and fiscally sustainable way. n a n Saintfield m Ave a l R P ve d A r s D e nd l rla b Ove e e P Prepared by Ruthanne Henry - August 15, 2016 Metres Projection: MTM NAD27 0 50 100 200 300 400 Disclaimer: Data is based on best available data at this time ® Not all data is confirmed. ISSUE: OCTOBER 2016 STUDY NEWSLETTER #1 Study Process & Timeline WE ARE HERE MASTER PLAN PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 Project Background Review, Site Concept Design Design Development, Management Start-Up Inventory & Analysis Options Feasibility & Phasing Plan SEPTEMBER FALL WINTER SPRING EARLY SUMMER 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 Our project is just getting started! Consultation and engagement with stakeholders and the public will take place at each stage. Our goal is to explore and address ways to preserve, enhance and celebrate Edwards Gardens and the Toronto Botanical Garden, while retaining the beauty and tranquility of this amazing green space. Background Located at Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East, Edwards Gardens originally formed part of the Milne farm, and was later transformed into a beautiful garden by Rupert Edwards in 1944. Situated along Wilket Creek in one of the ravine tributaries of the Don River West Branch, the Gardens feature perennials and roses on the uplands, and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. Among the formal gardens and brilliant floral displays, there are also rock gardens, a greenhouse, wooden arch bridges, and many walking trails. Edwards Gardens is also home to the Toronto Botanical Gardens (TBG) featuring 17 themed “city-sized gardens” on four acres of the north-east corner. TBG, a non-profit horticultural and educational organization, strives to connect people, plants and the natural world through education, inspiration and leadership. TBG offers programs, garden tours, nature day camps, field trips, an extensive horticultural library, and also manages the Children’s Teaching Garden on the upper level of the valley. Stop by for a visit! Images: Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Toronto Botanical Garden and Janet Davis 2008-2012. ISSUE: OCTOBER 2016 STUDY NEWSLETTER #1 PROJECT GOALS: Inclusive and Holistic Planning for the Future Image: Cecilia Pang, source: WikiMedia. Image: Simon P., source: WikiMedia. Throughout the study, the project team will evaluate options to address erosion and flooding, as well as The Master Plan and Management Plan will outline improvements to surface structures and facilities. The study a future vision for the reimagined gardens and will will also consider how to enrich learning, programming and provide strategies to: visitor experience. Guide general maintenance and accessibility requirements STUDY OUTCOMES: Address flooding, ravine restoration, forestry and storm water management Develop a holistic, long-term plan and vision to guide the future development of Edwards Balance a variety of uses and user requirements Gardens (City parkland), the ravine system, and the Toronto Botanical Garden complex Enrich and enhance programming and the visitor Elevate the Gardens to the level of other experience globally acclaimed gardens Explore potential new volunteer/partnership Promote the long-term ecological, operational opportunities, capital sources and funding and fiscal sustainability of Edwards Gardens streams and Toronto Botanical Garden ISSUE: OCTOBER 2016 STUDY NEWSLETTER #1 FUTURE VISION: How Can The Gardens Meet Your Needs and the Wider Needs of Toronto? When was the last time you visited a public garden? Was it here in Toronto, or were you away on holiday? What aspects did you love? What lessons could we apply to Reimagining the Gardens? For inspiration, here are some examples of leading gardens around the world. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY Longwood Gardens, PA Royal Botanic Garden Kew, UK Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Australia Singapore Botanic Gardens VanDusen Botanic Gardens, BC Images, top row (left to right): Anders Pearson, source: Flickr; Ron Cogswell, source: Flickr. Images, bottom row (left to right): Diliff, source: WikiMedia; Brisbane City Council, source: Flickr; Calvin Teo, source: WikiMedia; Marcin Chady, source: Flickr. Other Ways to Get Involved Can’t make it to the Public Open House? Not to worry! Throughout the study there will be several opportunities for stakeholder groups and the public to provide input. ONLINE ENGAGEMENT SOUNDING BOARDS Survey During your visit to Edwards Gardens and the Toronto Botanical Garden make sure to Visit our website to contribute your thoughts ? jot your ideas down on our sounding boards. via our online survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ReimaginetheGardens STAY INFORMED Garden Selfies The project website is your one-stop shop Send us a #ThumbsUp selfie in your favourite for all your project information needs, so places at the Gardens, and a #ThumbsDown make sure to check back often! We will selfie where things need improvement post regular project updates, presentation materials, What We Heard Reports, and details on future public engagement opportunities. Site: www.toronto.ca/edwardsgardens-tbg @TorontoPFR @TorontoBotanicalGarden @TorontoPFR @TBG_Canada 311 ISSUE: OCTOBER 2016.
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