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Lewis Farms Facility & Park LEWIS FARMS FACILITY & PARK WHAT YOU SAID EXPLORING OPTIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY SUMMARY The following is the detailed summary of raw data we received from the Exploring Options community engagement This information accompanies the What We Heard report which provides a more visual summary of the information below. The report can be found on our website at: http://www.edmonton.ca/lewisfarmsfacilityandpark This report is modeled after the questions that were asked via different engagement methods in June – July of 2016. The report provides data from the open house and two online surveys: (Lewis Farms Web Link and the Insight Panel), user group discussions/ interviews, and feedback from City staff. FACE-TO-FACE PARTICIPATION ONLINE PARTICIPATION 1 YOUR FEEDBACK: FACILITY CONCEPT FACILITY CONCEPT The following is the feedback engagement participants provided on what they liked about the initial facility concept, what they didn’t like, as well as what changes they would suggest for the concept. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE FACILITY CONCEPT? elevator 3 gyms is outstanding terrace - outdoor spot at the library!! Yeah PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE separation between the wet and dry locker spaces aquatic centre design is great. Something for everyone yay library! Yay skate/bike park. Yay green roof. You will have a green roof facility, won't you? touchable water feature. Adaptability of market area the 3 gyms for basketball really good in the area I like the separate gym three gyms!! Separate gym is a good idea multiple activity areas particularly the pool, ice arena, gym space. Really like the ideas of an open market space for gathering & farmer markets love the architectural design - many green areas, trees, central hub for purchasing day pass/wristband. The look of the building is highly preferable to the "big metal box" the the Spruce Grove TLC or Terwillegar track swimming pool, kids play areas, waterslides, lazy river. Outdoor rec components. Family oriented design I like: tall lockers to store my clothes, etc.; multi-purpose room for ie community league meetings; walking/ running track I like that you are building a pool we like the child minding area Edm Catholic School District school inside. Outstanding Nature aspect with the building design with the berms outdoor market space is a great idea! great aquatic centre happy to see 3 gyms happy to see toddler pool I love the 3 gyms 2 YOUR FEEDBACK: FACILITY CONCEPT WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE FACILITY CONCEPT? lazy river, outdoor rink, workout area, library need in west end area I like the rink lazy river: fun for people; use as resistance, low impact exercise strengthening (walk against the current) happy that there is 3 gyms PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE I like the lazy river because I can play with my fam! I like the fitness area on the 3rd level - being able to enjoy the view and northern light while on the machines (treadmill, bike) would be very enjoyable badminton ramp from 2nd floor to 3rd floor use for hill/incline training marketplace needed in westend! A must dry lockers are an amazing addition to the facility - biggest beef about working out at the TLC in Spruce Grove is getting changed in rooms soaking wet from swimsuits/the pool area! I like the idea of having a lazy river WHAT DON’T YOU LIKE ABOUT THE FACILITY CONCEPT? running track needs natural light, view to outside dislike the split of the fitness areas btw two floors lip services is being paid to soccer. It came out top and so should have 2 arenas like Service Place in St Albert remove the ball diamond and add 2 more hockey arenas start building in 2017! It is long overdue for westend more multipurpose rooms too much separation between areas. First and foremost must be functional. Architectural deisng should be last consideration fitness area including track should all be on one level. Dislike split! not enough multipurpose rooms. There is only one main bathroom. What about on on each floor. Not enough "fun" pool space City needs more indoor soccer architectural "whimsy again seems to be taking precedent over functional use of space and money yes 2017. we need this with or without swimming pool now don't split fitness area and running track the raised "burm" is wasted space, two more sheets, or at least one, could easily be fit and look good another hockey rink areas of the design seemd being made to suite the circular concept instead of being made practical. Ie. Straight linesand open spaces at arena in lieu of converging to a curve wall for example "-cardio fitness shall be in ground floor not second floor People use this facility are of 45+ or 50+ age and senior. They need less travel walk area in rec centre" as soccer is listed as important - why is there no indoor soccer court? fitness areas split between multiple floors. Would prefer it to be one space public playground for little kids. Water fixture not enough. didn't like the split gym until explained why. Should work yoga shall be in any floor level but it is very much recommended to have it. meditation is the best for brain normalizing and ?????" 3 YOUR FEEDBACK: FACILITY CONCEPT WHAT DON’T YOU LIKE ABOUT THE FACILITY CONCEPT? too many hockey rinks - what about soccer swap multiuse with washrooms fitness should be on 1 level no need for more hockey rinks in the City. Focus on football why drop playground. Not enough playgrounds in west Edmonton. Is city relying on HOA to pick up cost as PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE usual not enough bathrooms, will there be any gender neutral bathrooms? I would have like to have seen a field house similar to Commonwealth small studios overall design's flow is poor, too choppy, better gathering space is needed - sort of like main street I don't like that the café & bar are tucked away in the corner fitness areas are too broken up City needs more indoor soccer fields (boarded) don't build more playgrounds and spray park. We have one already in the community WHAT CHANGES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR THE FACILITY CONCEPT? there needs to be indoor turf fields (for football and soccer) like commonwealth would be nice if track could allow for more lanes to accommodate runners, walkers, and people using weights. Too often crowded at Terwillegar build the transit and SUPs first. Than you won't need so much parking. Frequent shuttles from LF transit LRT centre. gymnastics area: foam pit, rings pommel horse I like the clear washroom facilities but please separate men from women's spray park needs a playground beside it. Kids need both in one location we need more multipurpose rooms. West end has lots of families and activities that may be able to use it for convert (1) indoor skating rink into an indoor soccer arena. Very limited space in west edmonton for soccer move admin area to a more centralized location - foreman needs to see the pool maintain some outdoor areas undeveloped and as natural as possible (given the location) gender neutral bathrooms? the locker rooms seem small! Please plan not only for lockers but also for space within locker room for people to walk around in make the stairs a large feature of the space - look at stairs in JP library. Stairs and program space don't leave wasted space; open below not needed either place the fitness areas on the same floor or make the link between the space obvious - stairs could be good "work out space" put plans on line gymnastics area: foam pit, rings pommel horse washrooms on all 3 levels? outdoor skating area with concrete base - 200m oval for ice and incline skating…or flood the combo field indoor turf field for football (cfl) add a fieldhouse similar to commonwealth fitness area including track on one level library on one floor multipurpose room will this be loud beside the main area 4 YOUR FEEDBACK: FACILITY CONCEPT WHAT CHANGES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR THE FACILITY CONCEPT? switch public washrooms and multipurpose rooms. Easier access and accessibility for public if they can see bathrooms more straight lines to maximize usable space. parking and walking logistics need to be more clear. It almost seems like parking is an afterthought" make sure wall structures in gyms are suitable for soccer. Function before beauty PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE I would like to see a lot of sitting areas by the pool to see kids lessons or competitions etc. Big glass window with chairs and table to accommodate all watchers need to reconsider mezzanine and open to below area. Open to below is a waste of practical space heavy weight area should be on main floor for the noise make one of the ice arenas international size need more seating to accommodate seniors with canes or health issues - that need to rest i.e. after hot tub or interacting with grand kids at pools. Senior friendly is important ensure sheltered areas/winter friendly outdoor spaces public playground for little kids. Water fixture not enough changes: how to decrease noise from people using gym ie basketball when one is walking/running on track; include bike racks so we can leave car at home" need to ensure a good fitness centre soccer should have designated arenas at least same as hockey. Soccer is most popular sport in edmonton - it came out on top I wish that the café and snack bar is a little bit more centralized and not tucked in the corner outdoor terrace - heating lamps! Multiseason use retail units should be more central change hockey rink into a soccer arena Edmonton Minor Soccer has the highest number of participants of any sport (>20,000 youth players).
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