JOHN / REBECCA PARK

INVENTORY / ANALYSIS & OPPORTUNITIES / CONSTRAINTS

September 2011 Vision & Objectives

Project vision statement and objectives, as well as a list of design criteria for each objective. The John/Rebecca Park Master Plan Project Public Works Department, Landscape Architectural Services

A VISION FOR DOWNTOWN HAMILTON

(Putting People First – The New Land Use Plan for Downtown Hamilton)

“The Downtown Hamilton of the future will be a vibrant focus of attraction where all our diverse people can live, work, and play. The

future Downtown must be built on a human scale, with streetscapes, offering comfort, access, and safety for pedestrians. The future Downtown will combine the best of heritage with new commercial and domestic architecture and use. The future Downtown will redirect our gaze from the urban core to the surrounding neighbourhoods, the waterfront, and the escarpment, seamlessly linking commerce, housing, and recreation.”

– DRAFT –

PROJECT VISION STATEMENT

John / Rebecca Park will serve as a foundation for the emerging residential neighbourhood. The park will be a vibrant and flexible space that will make downtown living more attractive and will promote continued downtown revitalization. The park will evolve with the neighbourhood and will include a commemoration of the emergency service workers of Hamilton.

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Land Use Issues Quality Park Provide Provide a Safe Make Downtown Provide for Promote Incorporate and Coordination Design / Layout Programmable Environment Living More Emergency Sustainability Public Art with the DSP and Space Desirable Services LRT Corridor Commemoration Study

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1.1 Plan for existing 2.1 Both hard and soft 3.1 Multi-season use 4.1 Good visibility 5.1 Catalyst for 6.1 Space for gathering 7.1 Use of alternative 8.1 Art theme – and future spaces 3.2 Multi-cultural 4.2 Maximize revitalization supporting 6.2 Symbols of hope energy connection to King neighbourhood 2.2 Use quality functions surveillance new investments in the 6.3 Symbols of history 7.2 On-site storm water William Art Walk 1.2 Park to act as a materials 3.3 Flexible use of opportunities area and tradition management 8.2 Art and music catalyst for positive 2.3 Ability to evolve and space 4.3 Follow CPTED 5.2 Strengthen the 6.4 Symbols of 7.3 Provide shaded integration change change 3.4 Programming not to (Crime Prevention connection to remembrance areas 8.3 Provide opportunity 1.3 Access to existing 2.4 Appropriate for all compete with other Through Environmental neighbourhoods and 6.5 Prominent location 7.4 Native planting for arts groups and and future public ages downtown parks or Design) Principles surrounding open 6.6 Concept of 7.5 Use of recycled and collaboration transit system 2.5 Accessible for all activities 4.4 Traffic calming spaces community health and local materials 8.4 Temporary and 1.4 Phased approach ages and abilities 3.5 Vibrant space practices 5.3 Promote mixed use protection permenant installations 2.6 Passive park with 3.6 Community 6.7 Unified service 8.5 Emergency natural elements involvement 6.8 Meaningful space services 2.7 Accessibility for commemoration loading / unloading 2.8 Mitigate inappropriate use of space

Summary Chart

Inventory and analysis of site features and elements, as well as highlighting the site opportunities and constraints for future park development. John/Rebecca Park Page 1 Summary of Inventory Analysis and Opportunities and Constraints September 12, 2011

INVENTORY & ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS

1. Site Location & Context Location • Located in Downtown Hamilton, between John St. North, Rebecca St., King • Enhance place as a pedestrian destination • Existing adjacent land uses (surface parking, vacant William St. and Catharine St. N. • Provide linkages between Gore and Beasley Park buildings,) are not bringing many people towards the • Close to public transportation and surrounding amenities, such as retail, • Stimulate development of adjacent blocks site entertainment, restaurants, and public services • Prominent location provides opportunity for diverse • Close to Gore, Beasley Park, and McLaren Park with residential neighbourhoods range of activities and uses within walking distance • Ample parking in nearby lots Land Uses • Within the block: LuLu's Shawarma and nightclub0The Underground/Seventy0 • Vacant parking lots surrounding the site present • Existing one storey buildings within the block not Seven and Dirty Dog opportunity for future development compatible with park uses; • City of Hamilton Municipal Parking for approximately 171 spaces, and 41 • Adjacent blocks provide parking for downtown • Existing club creates potential night time behaviour private spaces customers issues • Vacant lots and surface parking lots on blocks adjacent to the site • Existing food outlet provide daytime attraction to site Streets • John St. North is a two0way road with the other three roads surrounding the site • Streetscape improvements are being implemented • City road widening on John St. North and Rebecca currently operating in only one direction and will extend to the John/Rebecca Park site St. reduces the size slightly • Streetscape improvements have recently been made to John St. North and King • Opportunity to create unique street treatments William St. compatible with the design of the park (eg. a • King William Master Plan 2004 identifies further initiatives within study area special street that can be closed for festivals, • King William Art Walk has initiated public art and streetscape projects markets, etc.) surrounding the study area • Public Art through the King William Art Walk • City road widening is proposed along John and Rebecca Streets • High visibility and informal surveillance • John St. North and Catharine St. North are bus routes • Sidewalks and crosswalk treatments on each side of the streets enhance walkability Size • 76 John St. North and two currently privately held buildings constitute the block • The site provides adequate space to implement • Not large enough to accommodate much approximately 0.8 hectares (2 acres) in size various programmatic elements development in addition to park • 76 John St. North is 0.6 hectares Noise • Noise is created from the busy streets travelled by trucks and buses • Design features can assist in masking urban noise • Existing uses generating noise will not likely change • Generated at night from the Nightclub within the study area levels • Emergency vehicles leaving the Central Fire Station and EMS Station generate noise at all times 2. Significant Functions in the Community & Neighbourhood Schools • Several schools within the general study area • Opportunity to provide programming for students of • There are currently a limited number of residential • Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School is located approximately 750 metres surrounding schools and other youth living/working units and families with children living within northwest of the site within the neighbourhood immediately adjacent blocks • New school (Dr. J. Edgar Davey Junior Public School) adjacent to Beasley Park • Introducing a public art component/competition to • Other notable institutions: Children's International Learning Centre (King William the student body to incorporate students' work as St.) and the First Class Children's Centre (Rebecca St.) part of the King William Art Walk • Youth programming and involvement Police/Emergency • The Central Fire Station/EMS Station#1 is across John St. • The site has been selected as a place for • Busy central facility with emergency response Service/Fire Stations commemoration of Emergency Services workers throughout the day and night with associated noise • Hamilton Police Division #1 is located east of the site on King William St. • Public art display outside of the police headquarters • The ACTION team –Addressing Crime Trends In Our Neighbourhood as part of the King William Art Walk is a precedent

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Places of Worship • Many places of worship located in close proximity to the site including the • The John/Rebecca Park could be a place where Hamilton Downtown Mosque (Catharine St. North and Wilson St.) and St. members could hold outdoor events John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Hughson St. North and Wilson St.) Adjacent LuLu's Shawarma Shack – Restaurant • The popular restaurant is small • Located at a key view point and possible entrance to Commercial • Adding a patio would enhance the design of the park Businesses area • If the City obtained the land, the John/Rebecca Park could be expanded The Underground (including Dirty Dog Saloon and Babylon Nightclub)/Seventy0 • Altering the existing building would provide the • Current use of the Underground/Seventy0Seven is not Seven – Night club opportunity to create a use more compatible with a compatible with a park development park (eg. a café with patio space, an art gallery, • After hours noise and loitering concerns etc.) enhancing the design quality of the John/Rebecca Park • Removing building would provide additional space for park and open up an additional corner connection to park The Greek Palace – Restaurant • Opportunity to animate the facade of the existing • Vacant buildings and blank building facades Vacant Hamilton Hotel and corner of John and King William; blank wall adjacent to the study area on King surrounding the block contribute to the character of a William St. derelict neighbourhood • Restaurant attracts business and pedestrians Other Institutional Townsview Lifecare Centre – Nursing Home • Enhance views for residents overlooking the park • Park activities to be sensitive to the seniors residence Uses Nearby Dundurn Place Care Centre • Engage those living at the Lifecare Centre • "Eyes on the Park" because of the close location to the future park • Create a park that is accessible for all Downtown Arts Centre – Arts Organization • Opportunity to integrate work from the Centre into the public art component of the park or through outdoor performance space Living Rock – Youth Centre • Holds special events periodically that could take • The non0profit organization supports youth engagement and offers services for advantage of the open space youth seven days a week • Opportunities for youth engagement exist Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre 0 Social Services Organization • Offers many services to clients and strives to • Potential contributing factor to loitering/gathering promote healthy communities • Opportunities for involvement in the park project The John Street Clinic/Methadone Treatment Clinic 0 Medical Clinic • Opportunity to design the John/Rebecca Park in a • Close proximity to park for clients and potential manner that will foster public safety with good undesirable gathering sightlines and surveillance to reduce undesirable • Existing loitering observed by business owners behaviour • Concerns by business owners that park will attract more loitering Residential Uses • New residential development beginning within the neighbourhood (eg. Film • Act as a catalyst for the development of a park and Work Lofts, the Annex and Stone Lofts for other residential developments in the future. • Townsview Lifecare Centre is for seniors • Residents will be “eyes on the park” John/Rebecca Park Page 3 Summary of Inventory Analysis and Opportunities and Constraints September 12, 2011

Open Spaces • Open spaces within close proximity to the site include McLaren Park, Beasley • Potential for connections between other parks and • Maintenance and operations required for a future Park and Gore Park amenity spaces park, with other nearby parks requiring upgrades • Underutilized Semi0public open space nearby the site include the roof of Jackson • Existing inventory of parks surrounding the site • Medium levels of pedestrian traffic on weekdays and Square provides guidance as to programming needs in the low during evenings and weekends • Space outside of Police Division 1 features a public art piece as part of the King neighbourhood and complements the programming • All season programming William Art Walk public art program of nearby open spaces • Site grades and limited accessibility • Inventory of open spaces indicates there are 25 parks within a 1km radius of • This site has potential to act as catalyst for future the site and identifies the conditions of all uses of these parks residential development • Park inventory indicates that 12 parks include amenities such as play structures • Open space to evolve over time and be flexible to • Well used seating node at the northeast corner of James and York as precedent changing needs 3. Circulation in the Neighbourhood Vehicular • Vehicular access to City0operated parking spaces is provided from Catharine St. • Provides access for maintenance/service vehicles • 41 spaces on the LuLu's Shawarma property are accessed from John St. North • John St. has high traffic volumes; other streets much lower volume Public Transit – Bus • Busses on John St. North and Catharine St. North • Site is well connected by public bus service • One stop located at the site situated at Catharine St. at King William St. • Opportunity to provide for bus shelters on the site to • Additional stops are within close walking distance accommodate public transit Public Transit – Rail • Study area is located less than one kilometre away from the Hamilton GO • Opportunities for increased pedestrian activity Station based on the close proximity of rail transit • Near a possible LRT station planned between MacNab St. and James St. Pedestrian • Pedestrians come from all directions primarily to access their parked vehicles, • Opportunity to create strong connections to Beasley • Pedestrian circulation is focused on main streets and primarily during weekdays – weekends and evenings have a lower volume of and Gore Parks, and draw surrounding pedestrian primarily during week day business hours; challenge pedestrian activity traffic into the site by creating pedestrian destination to draw pedestrians in to the park as a destination • Some senior pedestrian activity within the neighbourhood due to the proximity • Emphasize the pedestrian connection between Gore • Potential for loitering in park of the Townsview Lifecare Centre Park and Beasley Park through design • Site gradient and limited pedestrian access in some • Existing retaining walls, and steps around the perimeter of the site limit access • Opportunity to enhance the character of the King areas from all streets William neighbourhood • Less activity surrounding the site on weekends and in the evenings until more residential infill occurs 4. Planning Policy City of Hamilton • The Official Plan encourages high quality design, public art, public transit and • Zoning/land use • Official Plan is a generalized document and does not Urban Official Plan other principles to promote high standards within Downtown Hamilton contain specifics for the study area or the neighbourhood Downtown Hamilton • Designates entire block as Open Space • Current review of Downtown Secondary Plan • Time frame of acquiring the two privately owned Secondary Plan • Identifies specific policies for King William St. promoting streetscape provides the opportunity to have the John/Rebecca properties within the block improvements, the conversion of surface parking lots and warehouse buildings master plan process inform the Secondary Plan to commercial and residential uses process • Promotes conservation of existing heritage John/Rebecca Park Page 4 Summary of Inventory Analysis and Opportunities and Constraints September 12, 2011

Downtown • Sets out a design strategy for the revitalization of Downtown Hamilton • Opportunity for a high quality park to serve as a Secondary Plan • Study area is within the "King William Loft and Entertainment District" neighbourhood catalyst Design Strategy • New park is to "provide public amenity by creating places of respite in the heart of the city" and will stimulate residential intensification around its periphery serving as a focal point for the area • Identifies that building heights will be limited to eight storeys, and promotes street0related retail and entertainment uses surrounding the park. • Identifies the area surrounding the west of the site as being with the James/King William Heritage Character area and to the south of the study area as being within the King East/Gore area King William • Identifies the study area as a future park surrounded by "potential infill" • Promotes public art and a high standard of design Streetscape Master • Creation and placement of public art is encouraged for open spaces Plan • Preservation of the historical architecture within the precinct is encouraged • Illustrates the removal of the two buildings within the block for the park Zoning • The entire block is zoned "P4 0 Open Space" • 32 John St. and 77 King William St. properties are • Properties surrounding the site are predominantly "Downtown Mixed Use (D3) both zoned "P4" allowing for the entire site to be Zone" transformed into a park Maximum Building • Maximum Building Heights Plan is set out in the Zoning By0law for the • Future shadow impacts on the John/Rebecca Park • Site is located within the downtown and could Heights Plan Downtown can be anticipated in advance of development accommodate higher densities and increased building • Identifies heights surrounding the site to be a maximum of 15 or 22 metres with • Buildings immediately surrounding the study area heights in excess of 22 metres taller buildings oriented to King St. are predominantly given a maximum of 22 metres allowing for increased density bringing more people into the future park 5. Existing Buildings/Structures Style • Style of the existing buildings within the study area varies and majority of • Future development surrounding the site is • Design and materials of buildings surrounding the buildings lack architectural detail and character encouraged to be of high quality design study area vary greatly • Buildings constructed with a wide range of materials • Vacant parking lots provide an opportunity for future • Existing buildings on the site have uninteresting rear • Central Fire Station is an older building (1913) with character, four large doors development of architectural interest and side facades for fire vehicles to access the street • Health Centre occupies the former bus depot adjacent • Horizon Utilities building fronting onto John St. is in art deco style to the site on Rebecca St. • Buildings such as the one storey LuLu's Shawarma and The Underground/Seventy0Seven lack architectural character Massing & Height • Limited consistency in the massing and height of buildings surrounding the site • Opportunity to increase the density of buildings • Inconsistency in the massing and heights of the • Buildings range in height from one to six storeys surrounding the site through adaptive re0use and surrounding area • Massing is generally box0like and lacking character expansion • New built form on adjacent blocks can frame the park 6. Landscaping Vegetation • There are no existing trees within the site • Opportunity to provide shade trees within the site • Existing trees are in poor condition • The boulevard planting includes four trees along John St. (one elm, and three and enhanced boulevard • No existing trees within the site to provide shade locust), and a mix of maple, linden and locust trees along King William in fair to • Opportunity to provide plantings to provide visual poor condition and sensory interest • There is a row of over0mature junipers along Rebecca St. • Community gardens as an opportunity for ownership and participation and “eyes on the park” John/Rebecca Park Page 5 Summary of Inventory Analysis and Opportunities and Constraints September 12, 2011

Streetscape • Improvements have been made to the streetscape treatment on John St. and King • Updates to the streetscape treatment are currently • The narrow King William Boulevard includes shade Treatment William St. (from Catharine St. to James St.) being implemented providing a uniform treatment trees which are stressed and in decline • Rebecca St. reconstruction and servicing upgrade is complete within the block surrounding the site west of the study site; however no trees were included in this upgrade • Treatments should provide additional shade, • Future upgrades are planned for King William St. east of Catharine St. enhanced lighting, site furnishings (bike racks, • The club patio partitions extend into the R.O.W. benches) and urban Braille pavement demarcation • King William Streetscape Master Plan provides specific details regarding the streetscape of King William St. and consists of the addition of trees, lighting fixtures allowing for hanging planters, benches, trash receptacles and urban Braille decals marking street names at intersections • King William boulevard width is 4.2m – existing Underground/Seventy0Seven patio shows potential encroachment into R.O.W.; curb side sidewalk with charcoal bands; existing trees in pits in line with the patio and railing; sidewalk is narrow for pedestrian movement • Existing John St. boulevard width is 3.7m – curb faced trees in concrete pits (3); stair /retaining walls are at the property line; adequate sidewalk width for trees; identified for widening • Existing Rebecca St. boulevard is 2.25m – vegetation at the property line; too narrow for street trees; identified for widening • Catharine St. boulevard width is 2.7m – profile too narrow for street trees 7. Topography • Grade change across the site • With the elimination of parking the site can be re0 • Existing stairs and retaining walls provide an • Grade slopes downwards approximately 1.6 metres from King William St. graded to provide improved pedestrian access accessibility limitation from Rebecca St. and partially towards Rebecca St. • Opportunity for interesting design through site from John and Catharine Streets • Existing retaining walls and steps along Rebecca, Catharine and John Streets grading make the north side of the site inaccessible 8. Hydrology, Drainage • Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments were completed for the • Opportunity to provide permeable surfaces and • City owned property improve stormwater management • Site drainage to the north with on site collection in catch basins and storm connection 9. Soil & Groundwater & Environmental • Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments have been completed for • Soil remediation will reduce concentrations of PHC • Site remediation costs City owned property to acceptable standards • A portion of the north0eastern corner of the site was found to have some • ESA II indicated no groundwater contamination localized and limited soil contamination (Petroleum Hydrocarbons) due to historical industrial activities on the Site • A Remediation Action Plan (RAP) has been prepared for the City property • Groundwater samples from ESA II met MOE Table 3 Standard values

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10. Microclimate Sun/Shade • No trees on the site • Opportunity to provide shade on site in the design • Boulevard trees along King William provide shade to street and walk of the park (eg. more shade elements –shade trees, • Trees along John St. provide minimal shade moveable elements or permanent screens) • Buildings generally provide limited shading – large massing of the Horizon Utilities building casts shadow late in the day • Site has a north0easterly aspect to it Wind Effects • Prevailing winds come from the west of the site • Consider opportunity to capture wind/solar energy • Create shelters and buffers from wind during shoulder seasons 11. Utilities Hydro • There is existing hydro on the site supplying lighting fixtures and the existing • Opportunity to explore sustainable energy options • The utility box /transformer is located in the laneway, kiosk and partnerships and connected by overhead power lines within the • Hydro is accessed from both John St. North and Catharine St. North and is • Provide new site transformer/utility box and site and Underground/Seventy0Seven building connected to the above ground utility box at the south of the site incorporate into public art program • Size of sustainable opportunities could be limited • Existing overhead wiring could be eliminated based on local grid capacity to absorb new generation Sewers • Six existing sewer catch basins and corresponding pipes on the site draining to • Existing sewer utilities already exist on the site and • Some or all of the existing sewer utilities may need to the east surrounding it be removed and relocated based on the • Concrete storm sewers are located along John St. North and Catharine St. • Improve permeability, slow water discharge and programming of the John/Rebecca Park • Sanitary service is available from the street improve storm water management within the site Gas • Gas appurtenance off Catharine St. to the existing building • Gas utilities exist on the site and surrounding it providing the opportunity to be used for the future park Water • Water supply main surrounding the site on John, Rebecca and Catharine Streets • Opportunities to incorporate water feature into the • Water service is available from the street park • The site is supplied with potable water through the municipal system and groundwater is not used for potable purposes a the Site. Bell Duct • Bell has ducts along the property boundaries of the study area on James St. • Wi0Fi technologies North, King William St. and Rebecca St. 12. Views Towards the Site • Views of the existing buildings can be seen from all of the surrounding streets • A well designed park will provide for attractive • Current views towards the site are not appealing due and buildings due to the vacancy of many of the surrounding lots views and gateway opportunities to the existing treatment of the surface parking and • Some of this block can be seen from King St. and other streets in the downtown • Opportunity to build upon the existing street grid to lack of vertical elements core provide prominent views to the block • Building is not visually appealing and blocks the • The Underground/Seventy0Seven building has a large wall covered in graffiti corner of King William and Catharine Streets Away From the Site • Views from the study area to the neighbourhood include the Hamilton Mountain, • Opportunity of improved streetscape treatment • Many of the existing buildings surrounding the site King St. and Gore Park to the south, and the historic Central Fire Hall surrounding the site are not visually appealing due to varying architectural • Opportunities to emphasize, through the design of styles and poor maintenance the John/Rebecca Park, the Niagara Escarpment (the "Hamilton Mountain") • Opportunity to build upon the existing street grid to provide prominent views from the block

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13. Other Signage • Large billboard on the western side of the study area that protrudes over the site • Existing poles along Catharine St. allow for banners • Lease agreements will require negotiation to remove approximately six metres to be hung the billboard • Signage for parking on the site including an entrance sign on John St. North and a green parking sign on Catharine St. Public Art • Public art is encouraged through the secondary and master plans pertinent to • Public art can foster public engagement the study area • Interactive commemorative public art • King William Art Walk promotes public art along King William St. • Integrated into site features (eg. furnishings, pavement, earthworks, water feature, signage) • Constantly evolving • Importance of meaning and connection • Responsive to context, public input

Sun & Shade Analysis

Analysis of the effects of sun and shade at various times of day and the year on this site. 9:00 am EST 12:00 pm EST 3:00 pm EST 6:00 pm EST MARCH 21 MARCH JUNE 21 Shadow ImpactShadow Study SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER

North DECEMBER 21 John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton Reference Diagrams

Opportunities and constraints plan, 3D sketches of existing site conditions, as well as the inventory and context diagrams presented at Public Information Centre #1. SUMMARY: OPP - OPPORTUNITIES • Central Location CON: Signi"cant amount Park is close to the downtown core, Gore Park, and surrounding downtown residential neighbourhoods. of surface parking • Proximity to the Artistic Community surrounding the site Located close to Theatre Aquarius, Downtown Arts Centre, Art Gallery of Hamilton., etc. Park site is also included in the King William Art Walk initiative. Catharine St. N. • Size: 2 acres full block The site is approximately .8 hectares, a generous size for John St. N. a park located in the downtown core of the city. The size allows for a variety of programming opportunities. • Well connected to Public Transit / Future LRT OPP: Create a strong Site is located within 250m of the downtown main CON: Health Centre / streets of Hamilton and is located on four di#erent connection to Beasley Park, bus depot is a negative transit routes. draw surrounding pedestrian • The ACTION Team visual image. Policing program is active in the area. tra!c into the site. • Proximity to Surrounding Parks Creating strong linkages to parks that are in walking distance to park site. CON: City road widening designation. • Catalyst for Future Development Create an accessible green, sustainable and attractive Reduces the amount of programmable site as a catalyst for further development in the downtown area. space. CON: No existing trees and no shade covering the site. CON - CONSTRAINTS Rebecca St. • Existing Buildings The site has two privately own buildings/businesses that are non-conforming to the park zoning. The buildings are to be acquired and removed. • Gradient Site is surrounded by retaining walls on three of the CON: Retaining wall four sides. Site is not currently accessible from all surrounding site - streets. • Surrounding Uses accessibility issues There are a variety of uses surrounding the park, however the must prodominant use being parking lots. A meth clinic and a night club are also present and draw negative and disrepectful users to the area. These uses create the potential for loitering. • Noise Emergency services and night club contribute to negative noise impacts. • Limited Pedestrian Tra!c Club 77 / Dirty Dog Building vacancies and surface parking provide low long term pedestrian activity. CON: Building is non conforming • Site Remediation use. Solid rear wall. Service Through preliminary studies, some contamination on OPP: Create a strong site has been found. access easement at lane • Nearby Road Widenings connection to Gore Park, LuLu’s Restaurant John and Rebecca streets have road widening set backs draw surrounding pedestrian CON: Building is non which reduce the amount of programmable space. tra!c into the site. conforming use.

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Opportunities Constraints and King William St. Study Area Property Line OPP: King William Art Walk Existing Bus route and stops Existing Bus Stop Program. Opportunity to Streetscape Improvements extend art initiative into CON: Blocked sight Potential Road Widening site, with permanent and/or lines temporary installations. North 0 10 20 40 Meters John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton Existing Conditions

View looking West View looking North Building Mass Study Mass Building

View looking East View looking South John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton LEGEND: Study Area 3 Property Line 1 2 Bus Stop 6 1BT Streetscape Improvements To Beasley Park Potential Road Widening Afternoon shade 2 Retaining Wall John St. N. Vegetation Hughson St. N. 1. Downtown Arts Centre 6 2. Horizon Utilities 3. Central Fire Station 4. Lulu’s Shawarma Catharine St. N. 5. City of Hamilton Parking 11 6. Hamilton Urban Core Community

Health Centre 7. King William Art Walk 8. The Underground 3 Site Slopes 9. Film Work Lofts 10. Townsview Life Care Centre Block Size: 0.8 ha 11. Province of Ontario-owned Property 5 Rebecca St. 10 No Trees to Provide Shade

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North 0 12.5 25 50 Meters John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton LEGEND: Cannon St. W. Study Area Roads Used by Bus Routes Public Open Space 18 Semi-Public Open Space To Harbour 1. City Hall 2. Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) 3. Copps Coliseum York Blvd. 4. Hamilton Convention Centre McNab St. S. James St. N. 5. Public Library (Hamilton) & Farmers’ Cannon St. E. Market 6. MacNab Transit Terminal Hughson St. N. 3 5 John St. N. 7. Jackson Square Mall 12 22 8. Hamilton City Centre 9. Hamilton GO Centre 8 Catharine St. N. MaMary St. 10. Gore Park 11. Downtown Arts Centre 7 22 12. Living Rock - Youth Centre 11 13. McMaster Downtown University 19 Ferguson Ave. N. To 403 Highway Centre 14 17 14. Horizon Utilities King St. W. Wilson St. 28 15. Central Fire Station 16. King William Art Walk 15 Site 2 17. Hamilton Urban Core Community 20 Health Centre 4 6 Rebecca St. 16 25 18. McLaren Park 19. Downtown Hamilton Mosque 21 23 26 20. Townsview Life Care Centre 10 21. Koo gaa da win Manitou Housing Main St. W. KingKi William St. Complex 27 22. Beasley Park / Community Centre 1 23. Police Division 1 24 24. Theatre Aquarius - Dofasco Centre for the Arts NeighbourhoodContext 25. United Way 26. Immigrant Women’s Centre 27. UNICEF McNab St. S. 13 28. Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School James St. S. King St. E. Wellington St. N. Main St. E.

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15 23 3 16 North John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton Programming

Summary of survey comments from PIC#1 and online postings. Also, a preliminary list of program elements generated from discussions with the public, skateholder groups and city staff. John Rebecca Park – PIC #1 – Comments Summary Surveys/Comments – 15 people (#) – indicates the number of times comment was stated

1. Do you support the Vision prepared for the park? • 8.1 – Art theme – connection to King William Art Walk If not, what is your vision? • 8.5 – Emergency services commemoration

• yes (9) 4. Are there any other principles/criterias we should consider? • the word ‘foundation’ too bold, consider using ‘focal point’, ‘anchor’ or ‘hub’ instead • social hub • Objective 4 - safety – street calming on surrounding streets (2) • nodal point that link similar point throughout downtown • promote food security/sustainable food sources • progressive / ecologically sound space – sustainability • Objective 7 - alternative/progressive urban greening • issue with scope – nearby parking lots could be converted with one • education – gardening – greening – learning how to grow • issue with the park being underfunded or neglected after establishment • size of park – use whole block, don’t share with other land uses • project will do little to improve and modernize businesses in the core • improve air quality • defining park, emphasizing the horticultural side of things 2. Do you support the Guiding Principles prepared, which are intended to direct the planning and design • infrastructure, primarily parking of the park? 5. What activities, uses or elements do you think should be considered in the design and development of this block and park? • yes (13)

3. What criteria is important to you, for each of the park principles? Please rank your top three. • outdoor theatre / event space – suitable for music/theatre (2) • tables with surfaces for food servicing prep

• space for temporary art installations (2) • linkages with existing community events and groups • market place stalls/tents • family centred spaces to accommodate outdoor living for families in high density areas • community events board • maintain sprit of neighbourhood and community • permanent interactive art installation suitable for play/climbing • increasing pedestrian access and reducing automobile usage • ice rink (3) • liveability • surface for street hockey • providing green spaces • space for yoga, tai chi, karate • Beasley Neighbourhood Improvement • opportunities for education (2) – learning – kids gardening program • a statue for each emergency personal – fire, ambulance, nursing, police (2) • 1.2 – catalyst for positive change (2) • special day for all emergency services – april 28th – after injured workers forum (move current • 1.3 – access to existing and future public transit system (1) ceremony to this spot) • 2.0 – quality park design (2) • child/parent friendly • 2.6 – passive park with natural elements • play equipment (2) - swings, slides, monkey bars • 3.0 – provide programmable space (2) • allergy free shrubs and trees • 3.1 – multi-season use • curbless, cobblestone piazza style park – high quality ground floor dining, cafes and retail • 3.2 – multi-cultural functions - festivals and events (2) • signature landmark piece of art that draws people to the park • 3.5 – Vibrant space • water features • 4.0 – safe Environment (3) • community gardens (3) – Hamilton Victory Garden/Hamilton Community Garden Network • 4.1 – good visibility (1) • lots of trees (3) • 4.3 – CPTED • greenhouse for winter use • 5.0 – downtown living more desirable (5) • wetland water treatment planting • 5.2 – strengthen the connection to neighbourhoods and surrounding spaces (2) • benches – seating • 6.0 – provide for emergency services commemoration • open lawn – for running around • 6.4 – concept of community outreach and help • small play structure, if one is planned, otherwise not necessary • 7.0 – promote sustainability • traffic calming practices, ie bump outs • 7.2 – on site storm water management • recognition of the history of the neighbourhood • 7.4 – native planting (2) Preliminary Program

Following is a list of program elements generated by discussions with the general public, stakeholder groups and various city sta!.

Active Program Elements Passive Program Elements Public Art Sustainability

- outdoor theatre / event space - space for yoga, tai chi, karate - space for temporary art installations - native and drought tolerant plant species - market place stall / tents - opportunities for education and learning - permanent interactive art installation - on site stormwater management - tables with surfaces for food servicing - community events board suitable for play and climbing - provide adequate shade preparation - water features - signature landmark piece of art that draws - solar panels, solar lighting, wind energy - ice rink - community / victory gardens people to the park - recycled/reclaimed materials - surface for street hockey - space for outdoor art show - art that is constantly evolving/changing, - permeable paving materials - play equipment (swings, slides, monkey - benches (opportunities for seating) adapting - water treatment facility, onsite and o!site bars etc) - open lawn areas - artist designed furniture (ie. benches, water - cafe - trails/pathways trash receptacles, lighting, shade structures, - education - information panels - spray pad / plaza - picnic space etc) - lots of trees Project Program Project - musical play area - art that intergrates all 4 seasons - sustainable materials (ie. cork, bamboo, - multi-use courts / bocce courts - recognition of the history of the bio/resin, natural "ber composites, high - pavillion neighbourhood density paper composites, etc) - LED Video Wall (Pan Am Games, movie - living walls night in the park, Tigar Cat games, - rain gardens Olympics, etc.) - allergy free shrubs and trees - berms for winter tobogganing (passive element during summer months)

Emergency Services - statue for each emergency personnel ("re, ambulance, nursing, police) - areas for contemplation/remembrance - areas for gathering

John / Rebecca Park City of Hamilton