Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan
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BAINBRIDGE APPENDIX 1 URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN PHASE 2 CONSULTATION GUIDE Draft Vision, Land Use Concepts and Policy Directions Aerial Photo of Bainbridge, 2019 DRAFT VISION “Bainbridge Urban Village is a vibrant and exciting place complete with a connected and diverse community that strives towards a sustainable future together with Burnaby’s other neighbourhoods.” BIG MOVES Consider additional low-density Re-introduce nature and residential infill options in single provide substantial public family neighbourhoods on the space and amenities edge of the proposed Plan area. through redeveloped and remediated industrial land. Establish a secondary Transit-oriented Village Centre and neighbourhood hub and transportation hub close to Sperling- gateway with local commercial Burnaby Lake SkyTrain Station, uses, services, and outdoor supported by nearby commercial plazas and open space. and employment uses, community BROADWAY services, and lively public spaces to gather and connect. ELLERSLIE AVE Market and non-market housing, including diverse PollywogCreek multi-family rental options Still Creek that accommodate LO UGHEED HIGHWAY individuals and families from varying backgrounds and life stages. COLLISTER DR Employment opportunities, including office, retail, creative industries, maker GREENWOOD ST spaces and live-work units. WINSTON ST Creek Pole Line BAINBRIDGE AVE Add pleasant, safe, and well- lit pedestrian and cycling routes that are separated Integrating from vehicle lanes. and protecting Station Creek existing urban forests, natural assets and waterways. Break up large, privately owned blocks with new Creek Philips KENSINGTON AVE streets, green corridors, and public spaces to enable Enhanced connections to better movement through the Burnaby Lake and other SPERLING AVE SPROTT STREET neighbourhood. parks and open spaces. Identify opportunities for new community uses, Burnaby Lake such as a school or park space. CLICK underlined text to open links on digital versions of this document LINKS TO RELATED POLICIES + BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS • Phase 1 Discussion Guide • Burnaby Official Community Plan (1998) • Economic Development Strategy (2007) • Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional Growth Strategy (2010) • Social Sustainability Strategy (2011) • Metro Vancouver Regional Context Statement (2014) • Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2016) • Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing (2019) • Climate Action Framework (2019) • Burnaby Community Safety Plan (2019) • Housing and Homelessness Strategy (ongoing) • Burnaby Rental Use Zoning Policy (2020) • Burnaby Housing Needs Report (2021) • Burnaby Transportation Plan (ongoing) TABLE OF CONTENTS This Consultation Guide provides background information on the existing community, and summarizes the draft vision, land use concepts and policy directions that will be further developed as part of Phase 2 public consultation for the Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan. PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose & Overview 1.2 Where We Are 1.3 What We Heard 1.4 Context & History 1.5 Plan Boundary 1.6 Community Snapshot PART 2: SHAPING THE FUTURE 2.1 Urban Villages in Burnaby 2.2 The Urgency for Climate Action 2.3 Sustainable Place-making PART 3: MOVING FORWARD 3.1 Character Areas, Land Use & Development 3.2 Parks, Public Space & Mobility 3.2.1 Mobility Network 3.2.2 Streetscape Concepts and Design Actions 3.2.3 Urban Village Streetscape Designs 3.3 Housing, Community Amenities & Services NEXT STEPS PHASE 2 BAINBRIDGE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN PART 1: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1.1 — Purpose & Overview This document is a continuation of the Phase 1 Discussion Guide for the development of a new Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan (The “Bainbridge Plan”). It is intended to build on the results of Phase 1 Public Consultation and to outline the draft vision, land use concepts and policy directions that were developed for Phase 2 of the Bainbridge Community Plan process. These draft materials will be further developed as additional feedback and comments are received from the public and other stakeholders during the Phase 2 public consultation process. The Bainbridge Plan is intended to guide the long-term, gradual and incremental development of Bainbridge over the next 50 years. It also presents an opportunity to plan for: • A new and unique Urban Village character in Burnaby • A carbon neutral community by 2050 • New public spaces, community services and amenities for residents • An expanded mix of market and non-market housing options • New local employment opportunities • The future transformation of industrial lands • Change and reinvestment as the existing building stock ages • The creation of a multi-modal transportation hub • The enhancement of the natural environment, and increased connection and access to nature • The accommodation of regional growth Sperling Avenue at Lougheed Highway 8 BAINBRIDGE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN - PHASE 2 CONSULTATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION 1.2 — Where We Are On July 27, 2020, City Council endorsed the preliminary goals and land use framework for the Bainbridge Plan, as a basis to initiate the first phase of the Community Plan process. Phase 1 public consultation occurred during fall 2020 to collect feedback on the future identity, vision, goals, land use framework and Plan area boundary for the Bainbridge Urban Village. Phase 2 of the Bainbridge Plan will collect public and stakeholder input on a draft vision for the Plan, as well as input on policy directions for how different areas in the Plan will be developed. Phase 3 is scheduled for later in 2021 and will include a final Draft Plan for City Council consideration and further public consultation. Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Goals + Land Use Framework Policy Directions + Draft Community Plan Land Use Concepts Consultation on Plan area Consultation on community Consultation on Draft boundary, preliminary plan draft vision, policy Community Plan with goals, and land use directions, and land use established Plan area framework concepts boundary, and refined vision and policy directions Public engagement in Public engagement in early fall 2020 mid 2021 Public engagement in late 2021 Present final Draft Plan to City WE ARE HERE Council for consideration late 2021/early 2022 Late 2020 Mid 2021 Late 2021 / Early 2022 Get Involved During the Bainbridge Urban Village Community Planning process, there will be multiple opportunities for residents, stakeholders and the public to provide feedback. Share your vision for Bainbridge Contact by taking our Phase 2 survey! Email: [email protected] burnaby.ca/yourvoice-bainbridge Phone: 604-294-7782 Mail: City of Burnaby Subscribe to our City Connect Planning and Building Department eNews: 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC burnaby.ca/enews V5G 1M2 9 BAINBRIDGE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN - PHASE 2 CONSULTATION GUIDE CLICK underlined text to open links on digital versions of this document INTRODUCTION 1.3 — What We Heard Phase 1 public consultation involved an extensive media advertising campaign to notify the public and other stakeholders of the Bainbridge Plan, and to solicit feedback and input. An online survey was launched between October 6 and November 15, 2020, which allowed respondents to provide detailed written feedback on key topics such as the plan area boundary, preliminary goals and the land use framework. The survey received 506 responses, along with feedback received via telephone, e-mail, written letters and social media responses. The highlights of the Phase 1 Public Consultation Program include: 2,200+ 500+ 82% Unique visitors to the Completed the Average support for dedicated website Phase 1 Survey Plan goals (May - Oct, 2020) 74% 75% Chose to provide 44,000 Of respondents live Distribution of Burnaby Now feedback on at least in Northeast Burnaby (2 Print Advertisements) 1 detailed Plan sub-goal 93% 9,500 Identifiedaccess to Mail-outs sent to 13,000 + parks, services and Total reach through Social Media Burnaby Households amenities as important (Leading all development priorities) Overall, Phase 1 public consultation garnered valuable input on various important themes, including the following: PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT HOUSING LOCAL ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY AMENITIES DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY For a full, detailed summary of public input that was received during Phase 1 public consultation, and how this input will be addressed and further explored during Phase 2, please refer to the Phase 1 Public Consultation Summary 10 BAINBRIDGE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN - PHASE 2 CONSULTATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION 1.4 — Context & History The Bainbridge area is located north of Burnaby Lake, east of Still Creek, and features many natural assets, wildlife habitats and green spaces. The community is anchored by the Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station and is centrally located between Brentwood and Lougheed Town Centres. Figure 1: Green landscapes in northeast Burnaby 400m WALKING RADIUS HOLDOM STATION MILLENNIUM LINE SKYTRAIN BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE 400m WALKING RADIUS CENTRAL VALLEY SPERLING-BURNABY CENTRAL GREENWAY TRAIL LAKE STATION VALLEY GREENWAY TRAIL KENSINGTON AVE 400m WALKING RADIUS LOUGHEED HIGHWAY LAKE CITY WAY STATION LOUGHEED WINSTON STREET TOWN CENTRE BURNA BY LAKE Figure 2: Neighbourhood context – an Urban Village within a City 11 BAINBRIDGE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN - PHASE 2 CONSULTATION GUIDE A dugout canoe at Pole Line Road Deer Lake in 1900. (Sperling) looking [City of Burnaby north from