Placemaking the Metropolitan Experience
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PLACEMAKING THE METROPOLITAN EXPERIENCE EuroDesign, “Measuring Design Value” Term of Council Priorities Consultation + Collaboration 3 Integrated Documents 3 Integrated Documents How These Work Together How These Work Together – Mobility Hub Cycle Track, Copenhagen The Pool by Jen Lewin, Singapore New Road, Brighton How These Work Together – Mobility Hub How These Work Together – Black Creek Urban life The spaces between buildings are equally important as the buildings themselves. Purpose of the Plan Elements of the Plan urban rural Landscape Concept v Landscape Concept + Landscape Concept Landscape Framework + Green © PUBLIC WORK Blue Xintiandi shopping street, Shanghai, China Mews + + green blue mews Landscape Framework Resiliency + Innovation The UDG build on the Secondary Plan and integrate with the SOS plan to deliver fine-grained, complete, walkable communities Character Areas Design Priorities Fine-Grained Urbanism Fine-Grained Urbanism Principle Based Flexible Demonstration Plans Design Guidelines Public art and culture resonate with people at a deeper level, and help to form powerful attachments to PLACE. Reflect on Here by Broken City Lab, Windsor, ON Placemaking The VMC will be a destination of choice, reflecting the City’s diversity, growth and emergence as an urban centre. Public art and cultural development will work to create extraordinary experiences in the VMC and enhance the sense of place. Together, the cultural framework and public art policy will be key drivers in the creative economy and will advance economic development in Vaughan’s new downtown. Nuit Blanche, Montreal Vision 1 Leverage 6 Integrate 2 Cultivate 7 Accessible 3 Engage 8 Flexible 4 Promote 9 Diverse 5 Innovate 10 Sustainable Principles Value Uplift Strategic Direction 1 Design and Build Great Public and Private Spaces Strategic Direction 2 Attract Creative People and Jobs Strategic Direction 3 Create Memorable Experiences Strategic Direction 4 Build a Recognizable VMC Identity Strategic Directions KeyKey Message Message 1 1 Vaughan is committed to develop new approaches, policies and practices to support the vibrancy of its cultural sector and environment. Key Message 2 Vaughan’s cultural sector’s long term structural needs are a critical dimension of cultural sustainability. Key Message 3 Vaughan is committed to finding innovative approaches to finance cultural opportunities across the community. Key Message 4 Vaughan requires collaboration between private, public and non-profit organizations to market messages that will advance cultural development. Achieving the Vision 1 Transit Square / TTC Plaza 5 Jane Street Green Spine 9 Community Centre Public Art Entertainment District 2 Subway Arrival Plaza 6 Gateways 10 Cultural Facility 3 Edgeley Pond / Black Creek 7 Central Park 11 Private Development 4 Avenue 7 Boulevard 8 Millway Avenue Promenade 12 Temporary Installations Solar Reserve by John Gerrard, New York City Running in Circles by Patrick Dougherty in Langeland, Denmark Aeolus by Luke Jerram, Canary Wharf, London UK Priority Locations for Public Art Vaughan’s Philippine Heritage Band in Toronto parade White Aspens by Nika Bellianina , Construction Hoarding, Toronto ON Beautiful Light by D. A. Therrien, Scottsdale AZ Dream Big - construction hoarding mural art led by community youth, Alexandra Park, Toronto ON Quick Wins Mitosis Courtyard by Pierre Poussin, Toronto ON Rendering of integrated public art at Vaughan TTC Station, by Paul Raff, Jack Pine Remembered by Panya Clark Espinal, ParkPlace,Toronto Invigorating Public Realm PLACEMAKING THE METROPOLITAN EXPERIENCE .