PRUDHOMMES SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE

COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT

MMM Group - a WSP company The Planning Partnership Greenberg Consultants

Thinking Big About Prudhommes

The Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update was initiated by advantage of its waterfront location, showcase sustainability the Town of Lincoln, with the support of Niagara Region, innovations and address the barrier created by the QEW. to review and update the existing 2006 Secondary Plan within the context of current policy and trends. Ultimately, The Design Charrette was held on September 7th and 8th, the Town wishes to support the creation of a complete and 2016 at Fleming Centre in Beamsville. The purpose was to sustainable waterfront community. The Town of Lincoln kick-off the Secondary Plan Update with a visioning process and the Niagara Region have identified this site as having and the development of preliminary concepts for the study potential for becoming a landmark destination within the area in collaboration with the community. The Design region, knitting together many of the attributes unique to Charrette began with a presentation by Ken Greenberg, who Niagara. The Secondary Plan Update will provide the policy encouraged participants to think big about the potential framework to support the development of a mixed use and role of Prudhommes within the Niagara Region context. community with a built form and transportation network that will create a pedestrian-friendly public realm, take

The study area includes the existing Prudhommes Secondary Plan area, bounded by Lake to the north, Jordan Road to the east, North Service Road and the QEW to the south and Victoria Avenue and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to the west.

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 1 Day 1 - September 7, 2016

Day 1 began with the Kick-off Presentation by Participants at the Morning Ken Greenberg and a Question and Answer period moderated by Town of Lincoln CAO Kick-off Presentation Mike Kirkopoulos. Participants included Sandra Easton Mayor, Town of Lincoln John Henricks Phelps Homes representatives from across the region, Michael Kirkopoulos CAO, Town of Lincoln Allan Schmidt Vineland Estates including senior municipal staff and members Assad Hoosein Town of Lincoln Winery from various tourism, local business and industry Greg Hudson Town of Lincoln Arlene White WP Warehousing Kathleen Dale Town of Lincoln Debbie Grape Growers of groups. Including project team members, Walter Neubauer Town of Lincoln Zimmerman Ontario there were 54 attendees for this event. Over Dianne Rintjema Councillor Doug Fernick the course of the afternoon, a series of small John Pachereva Councillor Ed Haddon Foreign Affair discussion groups were organized, as well as a Lynn Timmers Councillor Winery consultant team working session. Paul Macpherson Councillor Francesco FBH Group Wayne MacMillan Councillor Bertola John Ariens IBI Group Hanne Olesen- Lakehouse The kick-off presentation was repeated in Lisa Pare Lincoln Chamber of Nahman Restaurant the evening for residents, followed by a Commerce Jeannette moderated Question and Answer period by Michael Commerford Losani Homes Fernick Mike Kirkopoulos. Attendees were then invited Alexandria Tikky Niagara Region Joanna FBH Group Britney Williamson Niagara Region Pogorzeiski to complete three table group discussions to Doug Giles Niagara Region John Fracchioni FBH Group provide the team with input to help shape the Julia Qi Niagara Region John Leyenhorst Lincoln concept plans to be generated on Day 2 and Kailen Goerz Niagara Region Construction to help generate the draft vision statement. Manoj Dilwaria Niagara Region Joseph Nahman Lakehouse Approximately 88 members of the public Marilyn Radman Niagara Region Restaurant Michelle Baya Niagara Region Leigh Whyte Quartek Group participated in the evening session of Day 1. Rino Mostacci Niagara Region Luke Edwards Niagara This Week The following is a summary of responses to the Ron Tripp Niagara Region Mary Wiley Niagara Connects three table group activities. Rory McNeil Niagara Region Mike Williscraft NewsNow Samantha Leger Niagara Region Sean Sissons Niagara Region Susan Dunmore Niagara Region Suzanne McInnes NPCA Carmen D’Angelo NPCA

2 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Table Group Discussion #1

Think of your favourite waterfront districts. Brainstorm as a table group and write a list of the waterfront districts that are great places to visit and/or live.

Muskoka, Ontario Chicago, Illinois Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario Beddeck, Maritimes Stratford, Ontario Mimico Long Beach, Ontario Finger Lakes, New York Austin Waterfront, Texas Picton, Ontario Ottawa River Walk, Ontario Bayfield, Ontario Myrtle Beach, Market Commons, South Carolina Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Duck, North Carolina St. Augustine, Florida Muskoka Warf, Gravenhurst, Ontario San Francisco, California Huntsville, Ontario Orillia, Lake Simcoe/Brewery Bay, Ontario Granville Island, Vancouver, British Colombia Canal Side, Buffalo, New York Victoria, British Colombia Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario Toronto Island, Ontario Lagoon City, Brechin, Ontario Burlington Waterfront, Spencer Smith Park, Ontario Halifax Historic District, Nova Scotia Beaches in Toronto, Ontario Honey Harbour, Ontario Seaside Beach, Florida Beaconsfield, Montreal, Quebec James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario Bronte Harbour, Oakville, Ontario Downtown Burlington, Ontario Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Ontario Oakville, Ontario Heritage Village Community Design Features

Don’t like – Disneyland, Etobicoke, Waterfront from Grimsby to Stoney Creek (wall of high rises), Bomberry Park, Beamsville Canal Side, Buffalo Side, Canal Halifax Harbour Island Granville Morne National Gros Park Smith Park, Spencer Burlington Stratford Table Group Discussion #2

Thinking about your favourite waterfront districts, what are the key elements that contribute to making them such great places to live or visit? Write a list of the contributing factors to their success.

The Public Workshop Strong heritage/cultural Links to and preservation of participants provided character natural heritage a wide range of Respect for natural environment contributing factors for Festivals and celebrations Wildlife favourite waterfront Historic centres – saving heritage Conserve natural environment districts. These factors structures and neighbourhoods A place to wonder are summarized under High quality architecture Access to natural areas the following nine Art history markets Attract naturalists, local products headings. Display agricultural aspect Visual access to water and farms from Culture highway (no concrete noise barrier) Theatre Native history Repurposed industrial buildings New development blended with old Shopping and dining options

Small, local, bistro restaurant (no big chains or fast food) Ice cream/gelato Small town/village feel Incorporate farmer’s markets Shopping Restaurants Tourism No big box stores Boutique retail Bistro cafes and inn 4 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Connected Low-scale built form Tranquil place to unwind

Adequate parking Low-density Quiet Water taxi connections Height restrictions Comfort areas – rest/washrooms Connections by foot, bike, non- Transition with local community Quaint motorized watercraft Good infrastructure Space Wide streets, parking Low-rise buildings Land and water Condos Good signage and access Active transportation Public transportation infrastructure Fully public and accessible waterfront Boardwalk/ waterfront trails High quality greenspaces Multi-use recreational trails Trees Boat tours Pedestrian streets/areas Park space Continuous pedestrian access to water Limit automobile traffic/access Benches Public access Bike paths Gardens Marina No parking lot out front Area for sports Sailing Walking trails River parklands Beaches Tunnel for cyclist and pedestrian traffic Year-round Wharf Park by water

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 5 Table Group Discussion #3

We need to write a vision statement to direct the exploration of concepts for development at Prudhommes. What are the key words or phrases that should be captured in a vision statement? Think about public space, buildings and circulation.

LOW RISE – GREEN SPACE – ECO FRIENDLY – COMPLEMENT VICTORIA SHORES – WATERFRONT ACCESS – CLEAN BEACHES – WILDLIFE – TRAFFIC CALMING – BARRIER FREE – NATURAL FLOW – TREES – NOISE ABATEMENT – LOW DENSITY – MINIMUM SIZE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS – CHARACTER – PEOPLE FRIENDLY – WELCOMING – LIVE WORK LEARN PLAY – ANCHOR – REFLECTION OF LOCAL CULTURE AND HISTORY – UNIQUE – QUIET – OPEN SPACE – LOW IMPACT – BEACHES – TRAIL LIKE – VISION OF WATER – PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY – MAINTAIN HERITAGE – REFLECT LOCAL CULTURE – PUBLIC SPACE – HIGH DENSITY ALONG HIGHWAY – SMALL VINTAGE CHARACTER BUILDINGS – HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS – GRADUAL INCREASE FROM BEACH – PEDESTRIAN WATERFRONT – PARKING UNDER HIGH DENSITY – ACCESSIBLE BY FOOT BIKE WATER BARRIER FREE – PEACEFUL – VIBRANT – MEMORABLE – NATURAL PRESERVE – CONNECT ASSETS – GRASSROOTS – CENTRAL – OLD AND NEW INTEGRATION – SMALL TOWN COMMUNITY – EXPERIENTIAL – UNCROWDED VILLAGE – CONTINUOUS OPEN SHORELINE – COMPATIBLE ARCHITECTURE – TRANSITIONAL DENSITY – LARGE OPEN PUBLIC SPACES JOIN TO EXISTING TRAILS – TOWN SQUARE – SHORELINE NOT INDUSTRIAL – LOCAL DESTINATION – PUBLIC PARK – INFRASTRUCTURE – BIKE LANES – ADEQUATE ROAD ACCESS – BOARDWALK – BEACH COMMUNITY – RECREATIONAL – CONTINUED CONSULTATION

6 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 7 Draft Vision Statement Derived from the preceding key words and phrases Prudhommes will be a diverse, walkable mixed provided by the Workshop “ use waterfront neighbourhood – adding a participants, the team developed the following unique destination to Niagara Region. It will draft vision statement to guide the future work on leverage and connect all that Twenty Valley this project. Participants were asked to review the has to offer. It will demonstrate the best draft vision and provided the comments below. practices in community building – socially, economically and environmentally. ” Why would Prudhommes be a destination? Quiet, quaint, peaceful

Low density What about public transportation? Train? Buses? Truck traffic – cycling Victoria Seniors population Victoria Leave off “adding a unique…region” and change “it” to “that”

8 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Day 2 - September 8, 2016

The design team developed three concepts for the site on Day 2. Stakeholders were invited to participate during the design session. All of the concepts are based on several fundamental principles:

-- continuous public access to the waterfront -- a connected system of public space -- protected natural features -- a transition of density to the adjacent Victoria Shores neighbourhood -- a mix of land uses -- a variety of housing types -- a grid system of roads to provide multiple ways through the new district -- a destination/landmark development

The three concepts were developed to explore options in two key variables: the location and distribution of open space and the location of higher density development.

The following are the concept sketches produced on Day 2 of the Charrette. During the evening, the project team hosted a Public Open House and drop-in session where members of the public were invited to provide feedback on the three options. Approximately 43 members of the public participated.

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 9 Concept #1 - Central Park

Concept 1: Central Park Park Natural Feature Townhouse 2-3 storeys 6-10 storeys Commercial Beach Retail/Commercial

Concept 1 illustrates a large central open space on the waterfront. A waterfront drive provides public access to Lake Ontario and an address for development that fronts, faces and features the waterfront. A radiating pattern of streets provide access to the waterfront and to the two access points on the North Service Road. Pedestrian access is provided between the new district and the Victoria Shores neighbourhood. Taller buildings are located on the eastern portion of the site and along a road that parallels the North Service Road. Mixed-use development is located along the North Service Road and along the main street and the waterfront drive adjacent to the park.

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Concept #1 - Public Comments

I don’t like… Concept 1: Connection to Victoria Shores – should be kept separate Central Park 6-10 storeys Park Too much commercial/retail Natural Feature No public transportation Concept 1: Parking? Townhouse 2-3 storeys Central Park It’s all so banal. Look to the past, Prudhommes was 6-10 storeys Park vibrant and attracted tourists. Who is the focus client Commercial Natural Feature for this vision? Beach Townhouse 2-3 storeys Road access to Victoria Shores 6-10 storeys Retail/Commercial Commercial Beach I like… Retail/Commercial Central Park (natural feature) Parks and greenspace in right spot. Don’t overdo height of buildings. Strive for unique designs suited to environment. Be careful with minimizing density when possible. Maintain PUBLIC access to lakefront. Good flow for traffic to service road Creates interest Lots of greenspace Low rise to shoreline higher rises to highway Density approach, green space Green by the lake Great use of lake, views, walking trails/boardwalk Only 2 storey backing onto Victoria Shores Boat tour dock service to connect Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan Harbour Note: new development needs architectural uniqueness/ colours reflecting “seaside look

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 11 Concept #2 - Linear Parks

Concept 2: Linear Parks Park Natural Feature Townhouse 2-3 storeys 6-10 storeys Commercial/Office Retail Beach

Concept 2 illustrates a series of linear parks that reach out as ‘green fingers’ from the waterfront through the new district. A grid pattern of public streets link to, and front onto, the linear parks, ensuring that public access is provided. The adjacent streets provide addresses for buildings that front, face and feature the green space. A new local road connects to the Victoria Shores neighbourhood to ensure it does not exist in isolation from the newly developing area. Higher density buildings are located in the centre and on the east half of the site. Mixed-use development is focused on the North Service Road and along the waterfront street.

12 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Concept #2 - Public Comments Concept 2: I don’t like… Linear Parks No roads into Victoria Shores Park I would not like to see any residential directly along Natural Feature Concept 2: waterfront Townhouse 2-3 storeys Town committed to townhouse heights, not more than Linear Parks 6-10 storeys 1.5 to 2 stories east of Dustan Commercial/Office Park There needs to be constant pedestrian access from end Retail Natural Feature to end (building boardwalks or bridges where necessary Beach Townhouse 2-3 storeys Only 2 storey towns backing onto Victoria Shores 6-10 storeys Commercial/Office No road to Victoria Shores Retail Walking roadways to Victoria Shores Beach No boardwalk? Replace townhouses on corner lots with 1 storey quads (like in Victoria Shores) 6-10 storey buildings Concern re: servicing I like… No roads into Victoria Shores No roadways in a subdivision to accommodate commercial enterprise Green areas Higher density to the east near existing marina Connect both sides of Jordan Harbour entrance with walking and biking bridge and other opportune areas

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 13 Concept #3 - String of Parks on the Lake

Concept 3: String of Parks on the Lake

West Side Concept 3: String of Park Parks on the Lake Natural Feature Townhouse 2-3 storeys West Side 6-10 storeys Park Commercial/Office Natural Feature Townhouse 2-3 storeys Retail/Commercial 6-10 storeys Beach Commercial/Office Retail/Commercial Beach East Side Park East Side Residential 3-6 storeys Park Retail Commercial Mixed Residential 3-6 storeys Concept 3 illustrates a string of parks Retail Commercial Mixed Use stretched along the water’s edge. A public Use street provides access along the parks and the waterfront. A grid pattern of streets enhances access to the waterfront parks. Pedestrian access provides a connection between the new district and the Victoria Shores neighbourhood to ensure that it does not exist in isolation. Higher density development is focused in the interior of the site. Mixed-use development is located along the North Service Road and along the waterfront street.

14 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Concept #3 - Public Comments

Concept 3: String of I don’t like… Parks on the Lake Town committed to heights no more than 1.5-2 storeys east of Dustan (Victoria Shores) One way in, one way out – there needs to be two parallel West Side exits/entrances to the existing and making the entrance Park to Victoria Shores motorized Natural Feature We need pedestrian connection over creek – boardwalk/ Townhouse 2-3 storeys bridge Out of area car parking 6-10 storeys Yellow sections (2-3 storeys) are too high Commercial/Office What happens with unassigned/null space? Retail/Commercial 6-10 storey buildings Beach

East Side I like… Park Residential 3-6 storeys No road access between Victoria Shores and Prudhommes Retail Commercial Mixed Consider one way traffic options Use No residential directly on waterfront Waterfront walking trails/boardwalk please Public access and parking to use trails and waterfront Single houses

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 15 Within the Context of Twenty Valley

Over the course of the Design Charrette, one of the underlying focuses was locating Prudhommes within the context of the Twenty Valley tourism area and exploring how this would impact its future role in the region.

This diagram illustrates the various centres within Twenty Valley and the potential for an interconnected system of trails and driving routes to showcase what the area has to offer. Participants were encouraged to consider how these linkages could be strengthened to enrich the visitor experience.

16 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Recurring Themes Continuous public access to the waterfront is critical, facilitated by a waterfront boardwalk or trail

Prioritize the use of active transportation by limiting vehicular traffic, linking to existing active transportation networks and creating designated space for active transportation users

Future development should meet a high architectural standard and ensure that adequate transition zones are in place from existing communities

The design of the site should reflect important ties to the area’s heritage and support innovations in sustainable design

The provision and design of public space and parkland will contribute to creating a tranquil and enjoyable environment

Commercial and retail development should be of an appropriate scale and enhance the character of the Twenty Valley and Jordan Harbour area

The development of this site should take advantage of and improve its connections to the wider region and beyond, including by land and water

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 17 Public Presentation

Re-imagining Prudhommes The Prudhommes Team Secondary Plan Update - Design charrette MMM Group and WSP Canada September 7th and 8th, 2016 Joe Nethery– project coordinator Ken Greenberg John Tassiopoulos – urban designer John Grieve – transportation planning Gord Shields – municipal infrastructure Jay Cranstone – active transportation Jean-Luc Daviau – water supply planning Steven van Haren – stormwater Cindi Rowan – park concept design management Jennifer Sisson – landscape designer Brett Sears – transportation planning Valerie Stevenson - ecologist

The Planning Partnership urbanMetrics Ron Palmer –policy planning Donna Hinde – facilitation and Rowan Faludi – market analysis consultation MMM Group – a WSP company Peter Thoma – market analysis David Leinster- Landscape Architect The Planning Partnership – Urban Designer Greenberg Consultants Michael Sraga Daniel Leeming - Designer

The study process Public consultation: many opportunities to get involved PART A PART B

th th 1. background research and analysis 1. implementation strategy and official plan > 2-day design charrette, September 7 and 8 Jul – Aug, 2016 amendment Jan – Feb, 2017 > Public Open House, October 26

2. setting the urban vision > Sep – Oct, 2016 We are here Public Open House, early December

> Public Open House, early January 3. concept plan design Oct – Nov, 2016  Updates posted on the project website

4. preferred plan development http://lincoln.ca/content/prudhommes-secondary-plan-update Nov – Dec, 2016

18 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Council Prudhommes study area Monthly Updates to Lake Ontario Twenty Valley area QEW interchanges

1. Presentation to , November 14, 2016 Jordan A HIGHLY STRATEGIC SITE : Economic Development and Planning Committee Harbour 50 hectares 3 km of shoreline Mouth of Twenty Mile Creek . 2 Presentation to Economic Development and Planning Committee, December 13, 2016 Existing uses: Victoria Shores neighbourhood Vineland Manufacturing Ltd. 3. Ramada Jordan/Beacon Harbourside Presentation to Joint Council/Committee, January 9, 2017 Resort Beacon Harbourside Yacht Club Lake House Restaurant 4.Presentation to Council, February 13, 2017

Prudhommes

Prudhommes: potentials and challenges Prudhommes

1. Integrate the Niagara Region experiences 2. Focus for the Twenty Valley/Jordan Harbour Area 3. Overcome the barrier of the QEW 4. Opportunity for a broad scope of site 1. Prudhommes: development A unique role to play in an unique region Finding a niche within the regional tourism network

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 19 Niagara Region: a class of its own Niagara Region: individual assets operating on their Wineries Cycling Wine tours Greater Niagara Circle Route own Niagara Wine Route Friendship Trail 4-season wine festivals

Agri-tourism Cultural/industrial heritage Farmer’s markets Brock’s Monument Niagara Parks Commission Road side stands Historic forts Fine dining Canal Grape Growers of Ontario Waterfront Education and research Lake Ontario beaches Niagara College South coast beaches Brock University Local Municipalities– Ports, harbours and marinas Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Arts and Culture Scenic views Natural heritage Arts and culture Conservation Niagara Escarpment Shaw Festival Niagara Jazz Festival Authority – Ball’s Falls Ball’s Falls Craft Show Conservation Great towns and villages Areas Region of Niagara – Bicycle Routes

Stitching it together Prudhommes The Niagara Escarpment • A combination of unique Integrate these geological and ecological features resulted in a landscape that is Niagara Region unequalled in Canada

experiences Most significant landform • in the southern Great Lakes

Prudhommes The Niagara Escarpment • Plan Area stretches 725 km from Niagara Region to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula

The Escarpment creates a • rich natural heritage of diverse habitats and unique plant and animal species The Niagara Escarpment Plan Area Prudhommes

20 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Niagara Escarpment & Prudhommes & UNESCO World Twenty Valley Lake Ontario Biosphere Reserve Area Niagara-on- Niagara River Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake

Lincoln

Thorold West Lincoln Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland

Wainfleet Fort Erie Port Colborne

Lake Erie

Niagara Escarpment & Niagara Escarpment & Prudhommes & UNESCO World Prudhommes & UNESCO World Twenty Valley Lake Ontario Biosphere Reserve Twenty Valley Biosphere Reserve Area Lake Ontario Area Niagara-on- Unique Agricultural Unique Agricultural Niagara River Niagara-on- Area Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Area Niagara River Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Beaches

Lincoln Lincoln

Thorold West Lincoln Thorold West Lincoln Pelham Niagara Falls Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland Welland

Town of Lincoln Future Wainfleet Fort Erie Niagara’s waterfront Wainfleet Focus Corporate Work Fort Erie 54 km Lake Ontario Plan 2014-2018 Port Colborne Port Colborne “Partner with other 53 km Niagara River levels of government to 56 km 42 km implement an economic Lake Erie development strategy Total 205 km Lake Erie to establish Lincoln as a ‘Centre of Excellence for Agriculture’ – a catalyst for industry and business growth”

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 21 Port Weller Fort Mississauga Niagara Escarpment & Grimsby UNESCO World Beach Prudhommes & Biosphere Reserve Lake Ontario Twenty Valley Unique Agricultural Fort George Area Area Grimsby Niagara-on- Port Dalhousie Niagara River Beaches Harbour Niagara- Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake on-the- Grimsby Welland Canal Corridor Lake Prudhommes St. Catharines Heights Lincoln Lincoln

Thorold West Thorold Niagara Falls West Lincoln Lincoln & Queen Pelham Niagara Pelham Niagara Falls Falls Victoria Park

Welland What’s on the Mather Park Welland Wainfleet waterfront in Port Fort Erie Wainfleet Niagara Region? Colborne Fort Erie Port Colborne Old Fort Erie Welland Canal Morgan’s Point Lake Erie Conservation Area Entrance Fort Erie Beaches

Niagara Escarpment & Niagara Escarpment & UNESCO World UNESCO World Prudhommes & Biosphere Reserve Prudhommes & Biosphere Reserve Twenty Valley Lake Ontario Unique Agricultural Lake Ontario Twenty Valley Unique Agricultural Area Area Area Area Niagara-on- Niagara-on- Niagara River

Beaches Niagara River Beaches Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Welland Canal Corridor Welland Canal Corridor National Historic Sites National Historic Sites Lincoln Lincoln Wineries

Thorold Thorold West Lincoln West Lincoln Niagara Falls Pelham Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland Welland

Wainfleet Wainfleet Fort Erie Fort Erie Port Colborne Port Colborne

Lake Erie Lake Erie

22 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Niagara Escarpment & UNESCO World Prudhommes & Biosphere Reserve Unique Agricultural Niagara’s Wineries Lake Ontario Twenty Valley Area Area Niagara-on- Beaches The Niagara Peninsula is the Niagara River • largest viticultural area in Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Welland Canal Corridor Canada and represents one National Historic Sites of Ontario’s 3 official Wineries Appellations of Origin Lincoln Educational Institutions

The Ontario wine industry • contributed $2.3 billion to Thorold West Lincoln the economy in business Niagara Falls revenues in 2011, with a total Pelham economic impact of $3.34 billion including collected taxes and wages Welland

The Niagara Peninsula wine • industry is responsible for Wainfleet over 80% of this economic Fort Erie impact Port Colborne The Niagara Escarpment Plan Area Prudhommes Lake Erie

Niagara Escarpment & Niagara Escarpment & Prudhommes & UNESCO World Prudhommes & UNESCO World Twenty Valley Biosphere Reserve Twenty Valley Biosphere Reserve Lake Ontario Lake Ontario Area Unique Agricultural Area Unique Agricultural Area Niagara-on- Area Niagara-on-

the-Lake Niagara River Niagara River Beaches Grimsby St. Catharines Beaches Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Welland Canal Corridor Welland Canal Corridor National Historic Sites National Historic Sites Lincoln Lincoln Wineries Wineries Educational Institutions Educational Institutions Niagara Circle Route Niagara Circle Route Thorold Thorold West Lincoln Waterfront Trail West Lincoln Pelham Niagara Falls Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland Welland

Wainfleet Wainfleet Fort Erie Fort Erie Port Colborne Port Colborne

Lake Erie Lake Erie

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 23 Niagara Escarpment & Prudhommes & UNESCO World Twenty Valley Biosphere Reserve Lake Ontario Area Unique Agricultural Niagara-on- Area

Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Niagara River Beaches Welland Canal Corridor National Historic Sites Lincoln Wineries Educational Institutions Niagara Circle Route Thorold West Lincoln Waterfront Trail Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland

Wainfleet Fort Erie Port Colborne

Lake Erie Prudhommes

An integrated approach Niagara Escarpment & Models to learn from: Tourism promotions showcase its towns UNESCO World and villages for a knowable place Biosphere Reserve Prince Edward County Prudhommes & Unique Agricultural Twenty Valley Lake Ontario Area Well-connected themed routes linking Area Niagara-on- Beaches towns and other attractions Grimsby St. Catharines the-Lake Niagara River Welland Canal Corridor National Historic Sites Wineries http://prince-edward-county.com/ Lincoln Educational Institutions Niagara Circle Route Waterfront Trail Thorold West Lincoln Niagara Parkway Wine Route Pelham Niagara Falls

Welland

Wainfleet Fort Erie Port Colborne

Lake Erie

24 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Models to learn from: Models to learn from: Finger Lakes, New York Integrated tourism experience, all information Newfoundland All attractions on one interactive map to ensure in one place visitors can have a full and varied experience http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/

2. Prudhommes: a key role to play in Link the water’s edge site to this unique, largely untapped regional resource Twenty Valley and Jordan Harbour Twenty Valley/Jordan Harbour Tourism Strategy and Development Vision & ROP Tourism Area Prudhommes

“…ensure that this prime waterfront location is enhanced through redevelopment in a comprehensive manner - redevelopment that is distinctive, unique, attractive, high quality and supportive of the tourism Vineland potential of the larger area.”

“…supports the development and/or Jordan enhancement of an integrated trail system within the Twenty Valley/Jordan Ball’s Harbour Tourism Area” Falls Hwy 24 Lake to Lake Connection

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 25 Support Twenty Valley/Jordan Harbour Tourism Strategy: integrate these as components of a special place Prudhommes

Ball's Falls Conservation Reaching beyond Area the site itself: Twenty Valley’s wine region A focus of & wine tours Twenty

Shopping Valley/Jordan Harbour Tourism Prudhommes Craft beverage distilleries

Fine dining & gastro-tourism

Golf courses

Jordan Historical Museum

Models to learn from: Sault Ste. Marie

John Boswell Hub Trail Capacity for underpass Relationship between “trail connection head” and local area planning

26 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Models to learn from: Cinque Terre, Italy

Five villages where tourism promotion emphasizes the scenic Waterfront Canal and well-coordinated District anchors connections via trails, the 25km trail train and boat

3. Overcoming the barrier effect of the QEW Launching point for a Models to learn from: memorable tourist Niagara-on-the-Lake/ experience Niagara Parkway

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 27 Before After

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4. Opportunity for a broad scope of site development

28 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Unlocking the potential of the Prudhommes site: Mixed Use District: Skaneateles A vision for a rich mix of uses Located at the head of a Finger Lake Skaneateles Commercial TRAILS Waterfront includes beach, water Core EVENTS transportation and watercraft rentals NATURAL FEATURES Dynamic mixed use centre HOUSING BOATING Prudhommes EDUCATION RESTAURANTS SHOPPING 宖定完宐宐完宑宊

Sustainable neighbourhood with a broad range of housing types: Sustainable neighbourhood with a broad range of housing types: Bo01, Malmo, Sweden Bo01, Malmo, Sweden

30 ha development supplied by 30 ha development supplied by 100% renewable energy 100% renewable energy Bo01, Malmo, Bo01, Malmo, Diverse green spaces with high level Sweden Diverse green spaces with high level Sweden of biodiversity of biodiversity Prudhommes Prudhommes Most public spaces closed to cars Most public spaces closed to cars

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 29 Tourist Attraction: Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst

Completed in 2005 Some initial thoughts on how to leverage 36 ha site dining, shopping, heritage attractions, condominiums and boat and connect the assets of the Region and slips Muskoka Wharf Town to enhance the site and create a Numerous events and programing Prudhommes high quality landmark development for residents and visitors

Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Water’s edge Jordan Jordan Vineland Vineland

QEW QEW

Uninterrupted public access to the water’s edge

30 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Ball’s Falls Water’s edge Jordan Jordan Scenic route Vineland Vineland

QEW

Linked to scenic route

Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Water’s edge Water’s edge Jordan Jordan Multi-use trail Multi-use trail Vineland Vineland Roads Roads QEW interchanges QEW interchanges Linkages

QEW QEW

Strengthening Ensuring linkages connections among within the site and to Twenty Valley centres the water

Community Visioning Report - Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update | 31 Ball’s Falls Prudhommes study area Water’s edge Jordan Multi-use trail Vineland Roads QEW interchanges Linkages Conceptual road network

Jordan QEW Harbour

Anchoring the Valley with a landmark development having a fine grain mix of Lake Ontario uses and public space

Table Group Discussion #1 Table Group Discussion #2

Think of your favourite waterfront districts. Thinking about your favourite waterfront districts, what are the key elements that Brainstorm as a table group and write a list of contribute to making them such great places to the waterfront districts that are great places to live or visit? visit and or live. Write a list of the contributing factors to their success.

32 | Prudhommes Secondary Plan Update - Community Visioning Report Table Group Discussion #3

We need to write a vision statement to direct the exploration of concepts for development at Prudhommes.

What are the key words or phrases that should be captured in a vision statement? Think about public space, buildings and circulation.

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