8-80 Cities' Dundonald Park Report

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8-80 Cities is a non-prot organization based in Toronto, Canada. We arededicated to contributing to the transformation of cities into places where peoplecan walk, bike, access public transit and visit vibrant parks and public places.

8-80 cities reect social equality in the public

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8-80 cities recognize that people are social creaturesand prioritize human interaction by fosteringvb sees ge bc ces hee eec es, ex y.

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Why 8-80? What is an 8-80 City?

Our approach is to engage communities at all levels and across multiple sectors to inspire the creation ofcities that are easily accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone. We have working experience in urbanareas across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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Our Partners

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How to Use this Report

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The Mae a

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What is the Make a Place for People Project?

Our PartnerDundonald Park

Centretown at a GlanceMaking the Most of Dundonald ParkProject Timeline

Putting the Public Back in Public SpaceMaking the Case for ParksActive Places, Healthy PeopleThe 8-80 Rule

Keep it Simple: a Tool for Place Evaluation

Results Overview

Ideas & RecommendationsAccessibilitySoftware (Programming & Management)Hardware (Design & Infrastructure)

Zones, Improvements & AdditionsKey Recommendations

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ContEntS

Why pars & public spacesare important

introduCtion

plaCES For pEoplE

rECoMMEndationS & rESultS

toolkit

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Place Survey

Public Space Observation TableAction PlanningShare an Idea

Simple Site Evaluation ToolSoftware Program Calendar


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This section of the report providesa description of the Make a Placefor People project methodolgy, aswell as an overview of DundonaldPark and the CentretownNeighbourhood.

1. introduCtion


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What is the

Mae a Place for People Project?

Our Goal is....to develop vibrant public spacesthat encourage physical activityand promote mental health whilecontributing to more sustainable

and people-friendly communities.

introduCtion

Thornclie Park, Toronto

Washington Sq., NYC


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Our Partner: CentretownCommunity Health Centre

Elizabeth Chin (Multicultural Community Developer) stands outside Centretown CommunityHealth Centre (CCHC) on Cooper St. Elizabeth is one of the many dedicaded sta membersat CCHC who has used her creativity and can-do attitude to improve Dundonald Park.

EVERYONE

MATTERS

One of the greatest strengths Centretown Community

Health Centre brings to this project is our organizationsskill and expertise in collaboration and communitybuilding.

We are approaching this project as a catalyst wheremultiple organizations and groups can come togetherand help create Dundonald Park as a destination ofchoice, a place that people refer to with great pride.

- Centretown Community Health Centre

CommunityEmpowErmEntimagination

transformation


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rECrEation*

A plaque commemorating the Soviet defector, IgorGouzenko. On September 6, 1945 Royal Canadian Mounted

Police agents monitored Gouzenkos apartment fromDundonald Park on the night men from the Soviet embassycame looking for Gouzenko. The incident is considered oneof the rst major international events of the Cold War.

*Ottawa Neighbourhood Study

introduCtion


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Centretown at a GlanceCee s ge eghbh ce o, be by heo rve he h, he Qeesy he sh, he re C he es,

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or near its boarders, as well as a signicantlybe vege m f sce (4.6m2/ese vs. 34.3m2/ese f cy-eaverage). Centretown has also been identiedas an area with insucient opportunity forece. Cee hs ece exsce (hch s ex h cmbes ece fces, be hs, s) f36 vess he cy vege f 50.*

43.7% walk to work(Ottawa average of 7%)*

26% adults of low income(Ottawa average of 14.1%)*

(Ottawa average of 16.8%)*35% children of low income

86% live in apartments*


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The state of existing infrastructure exemplies the need for im-provements in management and maintenance, as well as capitalinvestments.

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introduCtion


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buildingonExistingstrEngths:alotisalrEadybEingdonE!

The Friends of Dundonald Park group roll up their sleeves for the annual fall gardening session.

Creating a strong sense of community ownership andstewardship is vital for the success of any public space.Dundonald Park has a strong base of communitymembers and organizations dedicated to improvingthis important community green space, but theycant do it alone! Building on and supporting theknowledge, work, and strength of these communitygroups is key to the success of Dundonald Park.

The Friends of Dundonald ParkSce 1993 he Fes f d p g hs bee veegtheir time and energy to care for the park. In 2004 they ociallye he e he Cy f os a--p VeePartnership program. The group organizes spring and fall park clean- ys, ehbe ms he s ee bes,ms mece cces, ces f he hsc sg.

Service ProvidersIndividuals and organizations in the community have already comegehe he me he ! a vese g f sevce veshave organized fantastic activities that range from Early Years educationgms ses ech, h hg esss, Chese ecg mves he . these cves hve ey beg mve he vbcy he cmmy. the sevceves hve s evee e ce me hecves he cmmy, hch c be f : h://.ceechc.g/e/gms--sevces/sg--smme-gmmg.sx#cves.

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One of the many community activities in Dundonald Park this summer, a Jam Session bringstogether people of all ages to enjoy an afternoon outside!


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The Make a Place for Peopleprocess aims to tap into the

imaginations of the diversepeople who use a publicspace in order to create avision and cultivate a cultureof community participationin the space. The processinvolves 3 phases:

d cec yss fm he ce- f he Me pce f pee e.Reporting and action planning synthesizes the cece se-fey fm hreects the communitys vision of the space.

3. Vision Development &

Action Planning

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2. Site Assessment

& Community Engagement

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1. Participatory Planning

A project volunteer enjoys asunny afternoon measuringpark activity during thesummer site assessment.

Nothing draws a crowd like freecookies! 8-80 Cities and CCHCengaged the community withfree snacks and activities such as

hula-hooping, yoyoing and tai chiwhile community members sharedtheir ideas about transforming thepark.

introduCtion


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This section includes international research, evidence andtools to support the improvement of parks and public spacesin Ontario.

We hope that the people of Centretown Neighbourhood and

beyond will be inspired to use this report to help makethe case for improving parks, squares and streets so thatwe can create healthier, happier and more sustainableneighbourhoods.

2. plaCES

For pEoplE


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Parks and public spaces dene our greatest cities andshape our most vibrant communities. Imagine Ottawawithout the Rideau Canal, Montreal without the cobblestone streets of the Old Port, Toronto without the St.

Lawrence Market, and Vancouver without the seawall at

Stanley Park.

plaCES For pEoplE

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rececv s sehee by hee sccessf bsess ees s Gj 20/20. Evey ee he gm sees me h 300,000 eese he cy sees be, , y.3. Duerin Grove Park in Toronto, is one of the citys most unique and successfulbc sces hs he gg c esh beeeFriends of Duerin Groveand the City of Toronto.

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Putting the Public Bac in Public Space


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By esg h he cmmys ees, ecs mes c together to oer appropriate programming,fsce esg.

The most eective management of parks

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CHANGE

Elected

Ofcials

Community

Public Sector

Staff

8-80 Cities works to bridge the gapbetween these actors to facilitate a processof meaningful and successful change.We use reports like this one to articulatethe communitys vision and work withdecision makers to develop strategies forimplementation.

The Three-Legged Stool

Tapping the Collective Brain


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Often its the people who havethe most to gain from parksand public spaces that are themost removed from the decisionmaking process. Children, olderadults, newcomers and peopleof low-income often need to be

given special attention in theengagement process.

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GettinG the community

involved in dundonald Park...


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Too often our parks and public spaces are undervalued,and this is reected in the state of many parks and

public spaces across Ontario.

d y h ccg ece e by ps receo b he se f ece fces o, me h 50%of public recreation facilities in municipalities of all sizes are more than 50yes ? the vs mjy f cmmy ece ss fcesee b beee 1956 1980, g me he hee s ecefunding for municipal sport and recreation facilities.* This is reected by the

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aCCordingtoastudyConduCtEdbyparksandrECrEationontarioin2009,67%ofontarianswould

bEwillingtopaymorEforimprovEdloCalsErviCEs.

*Parks and Recreation Ontario. Investing in Healthy and Active Ontarians through Recreationand Parks Infrastructure

Maing the Case for Pars

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Berczy Park, Toronto

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User fees and cost-recovery models atparks are like Robin Hood in reverse


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i F wh, texs, cme e 28% h 1.6ms f cmmy cees h mgh bseb

program. During the same period, in areas around vehe cmmy cees hee he gms eenot oered, crime rose an average of 39% during thesme e.****

* The New York Times. Taking a Stroll Along the Highline. November 28, 2008** The Trust for Public Land. The Health Benets of Parks***The Trust for Public Land. Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System**** The Trust for Public Land. The Benets of Parks

didyouknow?

New Yorks Citys Highline Park is predicted to bring$4 b ve vesme $900 m

evees he cy ve he ex 30 yes. *

accg amec Fess, ees aemve 19 m s f s y, sevce h $47 m.**

i 2007, sy cce pheh, heehee e me h 100 fes f s gs,esme h he ve f vee hse s he cy s $8,6000,000.***

parks are like Robin Hood in reverse.Everyone pays for parks through taxes,but user fees make parks and recreationservices inaccessible to the poor.

We need to realize that parks naturally pay

s bc hgh ece heh ce cs,cese ey ves cee .Ge s e ys h he vesme.

- G pes, Execve dec 8-80 Ces

Union Sq., NYC

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According to statistics Canada, obesity rateshave increased dramatically in the past 25 years.The chart above represents results from theCanadian Community Health Survey (CCHS),which directly measured the height and weight ofrespondents**.

Canadian Obesity Rates on the Rise

According to the 2012 Commission on the Reform of Ontario'sPublic Services known as the Drummond Report, Ontario'shealth care system needs to be dramatically reformed.

Heh ce s he o gveme's sge bgges seg gm. i 2010-11,the province spent $44.77 billion on health. This is equivalent to 40.3 per cent of its totalseg gms, heh ce css e y jece cese he fe.*neveheess, eve h mssve vesme hehce, os e y gegsce. we e fe, ess cve me ssebe chc sese h eve befe.*

HEALTH IS

MUCH MORE

THAN PATCHINGUP PEOPLE ONCE

SOMETHING HAS

GONE WRONG.

- The Drummond Report

Active Places, Healthy People

* Commission on the Reform of Ontarios Public Services, 2012**Statistics Canada. The Canadian Health Measures Survey, 2009

i s s m e h s e seem be seg heh ce

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imvemes eghbh esg, cmbe h hehm gmmg, s gg cesg cey mg heh fesss es e. ihe u.S. heh ce ves hve beg e h s e ssg escs ge ee g, bg,hg smmg e me fe. these escs es cmbe h ceve gms h ce e se-fees,

tness classes, and guided walking tours.

The value of parks and quality public realm for exercise is conclusive.Good quality public spaces encourage people to make short journeys f by be hey s ecge c hyscactivity and help to reduce stress.* A study by the UK organizationCABE also showed that improving the quality of neighbourhoodgee sces ecge me cve se execse. ove,he sy f h f s ee me me es, ee se hem me.*

Despite their extensive value, parks are often the rst item onhe chg bc he bge me cmes. Sh-sghe,se g hs eege s ce hve fee fcmmes he h ms-hve eeme f y hehy ssbe cmmy.

*CABE, Using Community Green Spaces to Tackle Inequality and Improve Health**The Economist. Mapping a Better World, 2009

parks

prEsCriptionsprovidEExErCisE&rEduCEstrEss!

LOS ANGELES

STUDY: AREAS

WITH FEWERPARkS (LIGHTER

GREEN) HAVE

HIGHER RATESOF CHILDHOOD

OBESITY (LARGER

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Active Places &Healthy People Fact Sheet

* CABE, Using Community Green Spaces to Tackle Inequality and Improve Health

** Mitchel & Popham, The Lancet. Eect of exposure to natural environment on healthinequalities: an observational population study

*** The Trust for Public Land. Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System

in large cities seem to benet

more from the presence of greenareas in their living environmentthan any other group.*

Health inequalities refers to the general

trend that people living in poorer areas are

more liely to be unhealthy and die earlier.

Researchers found that living near pars,

woodland or other open spaces helps to

reduce health inequalities.**

ELDERLY & YOUTH

=

Children with Attention DecitDisorder can concentrate betterthan usual after taing part inactivities in a green setting, suchas waling or playing in a par.***

Research shows that residentsof neighbourhoods with

greenery in common spacesare more liely to enjoystronger social ties than thosewho live surrounded by barrenconcrete.***

A study in Japan showedthat seniors living in cities

with access to walablegreen spaces positivelyinuenced them and helpedthem live longer regardless ofsocioeconomic status.*

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Studies show that when people cant access pars, they often

go without eercise. This is especially true of low-incomepeople, who often cant afford gym memberships.***

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HAVE DOCTORSADDRESS DIET

AND ExERCISEISSUES BEFOREREACHING FOR

THE PRESCRIPTION

PAD WHENDEALING WITH

HEALTH ISSUES

SUCH ASCARDIOVASCULAR

DISEASE AND

LATE-ONSET TYPE2 DIABETES.

- A RECOMMENDATION FROM

THE DRUMMOND REPORT

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the ms bsc chcesc f y bc sce s h s e ccessbe eveye egess f he ge, by, bcg sc ss. pbc sce esg, mgeme gmmgshould reect this philosophy.

parks&publiCspaCEsarEsymbolsofdEmoCraCy&Equality

Think ofan older

adult.

Would yousend them out

together for

a walk to the

park?

The 8-80 Rules

1

Think

of achild.2

8-80 Cities has come up with a simple rule to evaluatepublic spaces called the 8-80 Rule

3

If you

wouldnt,

it needs

to be

improved.

If you

would,

its safe

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Its a common sight in Ontario's urban parks;October rolls around, washrooms and facilitiesare locked up, events and activities come to a halt,and walking paths ll with snow and ice.

Create Sparkle!

is esy ge ee se sy smmey, b ceg cve bc sces he cemonths requires more creativity and ingenuity. Inems f heh, ee e be ess hyscycve he e se me me s.Vb bc sces c he ee f he hmes execse ec h fes eghbs.

The parks are unofcially closed in the winter- Ontario Municipal Parks Employee

Create Heat

Create Warmth

Create Excitement!

Create Energy !

thEbEstpubliCspaCEsarEaCtivE365daysayEar.

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Great public spaces dont have to be complicated. A fancy design cannotmake up for a space thats boring, inaccessible, uncared for or unsafe.

keep it Simple: A Tool for Place Evaluation

Who taes careof this place?

How do I feel?

How did Iget here?

Whats thereto do?

Whats here?

When thinking about any park or public space from a small neighbourhood square toa large urban park, ask yourself the ve basic questions below. By thinking carefullyb h ee ge he ce, h hey he hey ge hee,h f fsce hee s, h mges es ce f he sce,y c s ssess hs g, hs , h c be mve.

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How did I get here? Whats here?

Whats there to do? Who taes care of this place?

is he ce vsbe fm sce?is ccessbe heechs ses?C y esy be he ce? is hee be g? is cse s?ae hs ce f s, ebs e?

Are there desire lines or beaten paths that should be formalized?

is hee mx f ses sevces eby?ae hee es f ee be hyscy cve?ae hee vg ces f ee es ex?is hee vesy f ee?ae hee cves f ee f ges?

is hee evece f veesm?Do you see any maintenance workers or sta?is hee y cc fm s y c ech smee chgef he sce?is hee cve ssve secy esece?

ae hee cmfbe ces s?Is there good, quality lighting at night?is hee ve gve h?ae hee bc shms? ae hey ce vg?is hee smehee eby ge sc ?

How do I feel?

d y fee sfe cmfbe?d y fee sese f ey hsy?Is there something that makes this place feel unique?Do you feel relaxed, energized or bored?d y sy ge?

Seve, S Hv, Bs Duerin Grove Park, Toronto Washington Sq., NYCCehge, dem

This activity was adapted from Project for Public Spaces Place Game


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This section includes a summary of the results of the site assessment as well as theideas and recommendations generated by the community about how to improveDundonald Park. The visualizations in this section are used to help people re-imagineDundonald and to highlight specic recommendations, programs or improvements.

In addition to countless focus groups, meetings, interviews and casual conversationswith community members, more than 300 specic recommendations and ideas

were collected during the project. Trends, priorities and compatible best practices

are highlighted in this section. To nd a complete list of results from the project,

please visit:

3. rESultS and

rECoMMEndationS

www.8-80cities.org > Resources > 8-80 Tools > Community Reports


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Dundonald Park Site Observationswh he he f cmmy vees, se bsevs ee cce d p bh he e smme, me h 2,300 ses ee ece. a sme scbsev ch (hch s vbe he tbx sec f hs e) s se ech ses he , h hey se he.

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Collecting information about how public spaces are used is critical totheir improvement. Understanding who is using the space and oftenmore importantly, whos not using the space, helps to shed light on whatimprovements need to be made. Data helps to build the case for whyinvestment and improvements need to be made and creates a baselineof information from which you can measure your success.

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62%

Average percent of men &women at Dundonald Park

38%

37%

Did you know...

In NYCs Bryant Park, staff takes a daily countof users the park. If they observe less than 50%

females they take action. Some strategies used toattract women include offering immaculate publicwashrooms with fresh cut owers, yoga classesand knitting classes.

Women Are an Indicator Specieswhe cmes ssessg bc sces, me e excee c f h e ce s g. wmee be me scmg hve e eve fece f sces h e sey, y sfe.

i d p, e cssey bseve me methan women in the park by a signicant percentage. In thee he mbe f me s eve e, mg

y 33% f ses.

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Observed ActivitiesFcsg cves fsce h veee sy f ge es f me he bgvbcy, ecge sc ec cesesfey he .

15%Sitting

5%Walkingdog

57%Walkingthrough the Park

6%Cycling

7%Playing inchildrens area

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1 to 5 min.74%

6 to 10 min.8%

11 to 15 min.2%

16 to 20 min.5%

21 to 25 min.1%

26 to 30 min.3% + 30 min5%

timEspEntindundonaldparkOur observations showed that 57% of people simplywalked through the park and 75% of users spent lessthan 5 minutes in the park.

Time Spent in Dundonald Park


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47/hr

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Recommendations and ideas were collected fromcommunity members through mapping activities,facilitated group conversations, interviews, and ideasharing activities. 8-80 Cities recorded and analyzedthe data in order to create a summary of the ndings,which is presented below.

The chart below is based on 377 specic ideas or recommenda -s cece by 8-80 Ces hgh he cess f cmmyeggeme. the ch ces es hemes ee heecmmes e he efy se cmmyes. es.

Ideas & Recommendations

Community Events & Activities

Infrastructure & Facilities

Accessibility & Connectivity

Communication& Engagement

Safety

41%

4%

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Facilities forActivities & Events

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& Maintenance

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CommunitybuildingopportunitiEs

In the recommendations andideas shared by communitymembers a strong trend wasfound that can be identied asan over arching enthusiasm forcommunity building.

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ee eveyhg fm segmvemes, c eves, ecve fees, 31% f heecmmes ee ee hegfse sge sese f cmmy bg sge sc es Cee.

Activities to bring together

homeless and poor users with

others in the community

Create a place that people of all walks of life can

interact in to improve community cohesion. This is

particularly important now with the changing the face

of Centretown with gentrication.

Weekly communal dinner in park, like

Dufferin Grove Park in Toronto.

Community day picnics with focus onpromoting diversity between all age

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of all ideaswere relatedto communitybuilding

31%

of all ideaswere related toencouragingphysical activity29%

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8-80 Cities conducted a survey ofgeneral opinions about DundonaldPark to gain insight into peoplesperceptions and beliefs related to:accessibility, safety, winter activity,overall and personal usage, andprogramming.

oy 24% f esessgy gee h he s sfe. dPark has been identied byce s e f he es sfebc sces he cy, my cmmy membesexesse sg cces

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Active in Winter?

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Accessibility

Creating an Invitation

The park can capitalize on its excellentc by mvg ccess s eces he . pees ccessc be mve by esg ye mece s cece ss hys s e s ,cve sgge h s vsbe fm sce.

Mg bc sces ccessbes b me h vg sfefsce. is s bceg v hecmes ee sce.

Cmmy membes sggesemvg he eces ceve ys sch s gwelcome in dierent languages onthe stairs and using owers, twinkleghs cmmy-me bes ece ee fm he see.

Dundonald Park is well locatedin the heart of Centretown indowntown Ottawa. Surprising tosome, the park is a short walk orbike from many of Ottawas most

famous landmarks, including theParliament Buildings, Bank Streetand the Rideau Canal.

Bcyce ccess c be mve by sg

bcyce g he f m eces(see the Zone Map on page 43 for speciccs). My cmmy membess vce s f sg e,see bcyce h Smmese improve bike access and slow down trac.

Dundonald Park wasbuilt as a passage way,

as a connector to other

neighbourhoods; people

will do that all the time, all

year long. Thats how they

get places.

- Centretown community memberI was thinking if you could dosomething at the entrances

that kind of says welcome.

Like an arch or something.Its a cultural thing and a lot of

cultures are like that, you have

to be invited to come in.- Focus group participant

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Somerset

Elgin

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Parks can be so much morethan just pretty places; they canactually help individuals andcommunities be healthier andhappier. Unfortunately, manyof our parks are under-used andnot living up to their potential.

How can we do better? It turnsout that research suggests thataside from proximity, havingactivities is one of the greatestpredictors of park use.*

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s m y fcs the physical qualities of the space.afe ge s s mchme h he, gss, ees, beches he fees my c.lg bey he he fcsg s he sfe fhe ce-- he ses, cves, unique character-- is equally and insme cses eve me m fceg vb hehy .

SoftwareUses, Activities & Identity

whEnitComEstosoftwarEatdundonaldpark,askyoursElf...

By g esg he yes f cves h ee e do in the park, you can then start to think of the specic infrastructure that cansupport those functions, and not the other way around. This is the dierencebeee ceg ge vess ge esg.

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Are there dierent things to dothroughout the day? Week? Year?

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* Cohen, Marsh, Williamson, Derose, Martinez, Setodji& Thom McKenzie. Parks and physical activity: Why aresome parks used more than others?

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Sometimes its easier to nd the millions tobuild the park, than it is to nd the thousandsy ee me ge ce - fg fgmmg mgme.

- G pes, Execve dec 8-80 Ces

Bryant Par in New YorCity is the most meticulouslymanaged par in the world.

The software at Bryant Parprovides endless activities andeperience for people of allages, morning, noon and night.Activities range from chess andping-pong, to nitting, yoga,language classes, juggling andmuch more.

Bryant Par

Bryant Park, NYC


Dundonald Park Software Program CalendarBased on ideas from the community, this conceptual calendar uses images from around the world to exemplify the dierent layers of activity


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h c e ce d p hgh he ye. ths ece vees sevce ves, s f fsc cves ealready taking place at Dundonald Park and these have been identied with a check mark.

February March April May JuneJanuary

Entertainme

nt

Community

Building

Spontane-

ous

Formal

Activities

Movieprojection

&Canteen

Increase the awareness of

existing Dundonald focusedgroups (i.e. Friends ofDundonald Park, Centretown

Movies) through yers inmailboxes or posters in park

- Workshop Participant

C

ommunity

G

ardening

Ba

kingClasses

B

ench

P

ainting

W

aterPlay

NatureWalk

BirdWatching

Celebrate

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July August September October November December

out

door

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ssroom

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ncePerformance

Theater&

ChristmasCelebration

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lean-up

MusicTalentShow

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ommunity

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arageSale

ChildrensReading

Classes

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tefying

ChalkDrawing

ChessTournament

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eighbourhood

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IinthePark

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llWalk

SnowmanMaking

There are a lot of seniors living in the area

and I think the seniors can use the park a

lot more than they do now. If there weresomething more for people to do like chess

games or some other things, that would bequite nice and get people to go there.


All ages and abilities

feel welcomed at thepark and it relfects whothey are. This should bedone through activities,

events, and visualaspect


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Creating a doable plan is the key to turning an idea

into reality. 8-80 Cities uses a simple communityaction planning framework to help communitymembers focus on one idea and brainstorm a plan

for implementation. The idea highlighted below wasdeveloped as a way to encourage partnership betweenthe City of Ottawa and the Centretown community inthe improvement of Dundonald Park.

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HardwareDesign & Physical Infrastructure

Great parks oer a balance of natural

gee fsce h eeto absorb natural beauty and tranquility, e fsce s vey f ses sevg he ees eses f he cmmy.

- Are there basic amenities?( i.e. washrooms, water fountains, etc.)

Well maintained infrastructure orhardware that supports a parksuses and activities is an importantcomponent of creating a successfuland well used park.

- Is there infrastructure tosupport activities for all ages?

- Are there comfortable and attractiveplaces to sit & stay?

- Are there exible and adaptable spacesand features that can support a variety ofactivities throughout the day/seasons?

- Is there good lighting?

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Zones,Improvements & Additions

While signicant improvements

can be achieved at Dundonaldthrough programming andactivities, physical improvementsand investments in infrastructureneed to be made if the park is tolive up to its potential as a hub ofcommunity building and health.

Bse cmmy ecmmes, mg cves, se ssessmes, 8-80

Cities has developed a map for the park which identies activity zones and specic areasf mvemes s. Fxg be y me fscesh be ge y f he cy.

lc f mece se ses he messge h he s egece ce- f, hch y ecges ses e he y. Bsc mece,es mvemes, esecy he ce e, sh be cmee h heex sx mhs.

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GATHERING SPACE

The Event Space is the central area of the park. It is used as a point ofreference as well as a gathering spot for the community. It was identied

as a priority area for signicant improvement See page 53 54 for more

POP-UP ACTIVITIES SPACE

The Pop-up activities zone is a exible zone capable of accommodating awide range of activities such as yoga, a farmers market and communitygatherings


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as a priority area for signicant improvement. See page 53-54 for moreinformation.

pg f bechesCmmy b & eghbh mre emv & eceme f be se feImproved maintenance (waste pick-up, litter removal, xing of bro-e fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bh sfey mbce)

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Short term Improvements(less than 1 year)

Longer-term Additions(1-4 years)

Improved maintenance (waste pick-up, litter removal, xingf be fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bhsfey mbce)

a f hy cecghe she ss he gheg sce,Community bake oven, BBQ and/or bonre facilitieswshms & sge fcy

gatherings.

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bxe fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bh sfey mbce)

ENTRANCES

The six entrances that connect to the intersecting pathway system were seenas an opportunity to invite people into the park, and improve safe access.

pg f he she ssre emv & eceme f be g ssImproved maintenance (waste pick-up, litter removal, xing of bro-e fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bh sfey

mbce)

Ches geExercise equipment

FACILITIES SPACE

The facilities space has been identied as the best area for washrooms andcommunity equipment such a bake oven, barbecues or storage facility.

PLAY SPACE

The play zone includes the childrens playground. Community members

identied it as a safe, dog-free active zone to encourage physical activity.

OPEN SPACE

The open space area is a green space perceived as a relaxing, exible zone.

Improved maintenance (waste pick-up, litter removal, xing ofbxe fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bhsfey mbce)

Improved maintenance (waste pick-up, litter removal, xing ofbxe fsce, s emv)imve ghg (hghf ghg h mves bhsfey mbce)


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Ottawa is known as a city that embraces winter, but 83% of people 8-80 Cities surveyed felt that DundonaldPark was not active in the winter. Creating parks and public spaces that are active and inviting year-round notonly brings vibrancy to our communities, its also important for our health.

Aordable interventions such as painting areas of the pavement and benches, and adding colorful banners orghs he bghe he he e. is s ge y ge he cmmy vve, seshe messge h he s ve ce f.

1 Bringing Colour to the Par

p e cves sch s s m mg c be ecge by seg e h eghbs,gheg fe f s es ( hs, scves, gs bs) seg he fe yg hes h fes fmy.

2 Informal Winter Activities

Following in the footsteps of Duerin Grove Park in Toronto, a community bake oven is a great way to engag e thecmmy sess, s e mg eses. w me? See pg. 57.

3 Community Bae Oven

Good quality lighting is even more important in the winter months when the days are shorter. Currently the lightingin Dundonald is insucient, especially along the pathwa ys and central area. Creative lighting solutions should beconsidered that not only improve safety but also add to the ambiance of the park and minimize the impact onsg eses.

4 Improved Lighting

ies f e gmmg ce s-sheg css-cy s esss f che &ecmes. the Cy f o c he s hese ves by mg esy f cm my gs sece ems, cvey see eshs h sevce ves.

5 Formal Winter Activities

imvg mece f he hys ce e s meve cesg e sge. pve es

sh be cssey cee f s, ce ebs, sh be ee eve ss fs.6 Improved Maintenance

Js s wee bgs vbcy o, e fesv d p bg vbcy heCee eghbh. the e f e fesv mve e sge s seece hgh hecmmy c g cess ce es sch s sm mg cme, h chce &roasted chestnut vendors, a park lighting celebration, and Chinese New Year activities.

7 Winter Festival

anExCiting,aCtivEand

safEwintErdEstination

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You need to create an

exciting, active, safe spacethat entices people out oftheir homes.

Getting people off their

couches, into the outdoors tomove and meet neighbourstakes effort.

During the winter, people tendto be less physically activeand suffer a greater risk ofsocial isolation, especially older

adults.

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The paved central area of Dundonald Park is a natural gathering place.Unfortunately, community members identied it as an area of disrepair anda place that attracts negative behavior. Many community recommendations

focused on improving the central area to create the heart of Dundonald Park-- a vibrant, active, interesting and safe community gathering place.

the bes chs h e cey he ce e f d p eunattractive, uncomfortable and insucient. Adding good quality, comfortable tablesand chairs that can accommodate groups of various sizes is a critical improvement.Cmmy membes s exesse sg ees mvbe, bs sye chs.

1 Tables & Chairs

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plaCEforCommunity

gathEring

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Dundonald Par....

5 Community Information

2 Water Feature

3 Washroom& Storage Facility

4 Childrens Garden

4

1

Did you know that the NYC department of Parks and Recreation now includes waterfees e s ygs? we fees e mge f sve cvy he ee sy c he h smme mhs. a ecve,mfc e fee h s cve ges be excee he ce e f he .

Bsc mees sch s shm sge fcy ebe mve se f he. wshms e ecessy f ee sy f ge es f me, esecye s che. a bsc sge fcy s sef f cese gmmgand maintenance to store items such as gardening equipment, tables & chairs,recreational equipment, cleaning & maintenance supplies, etc.

a ches ge s e mg jec cs. Geg hes build exibility and strength, teaches people about healthy food, brings colour to the

hes eve sese f esh sesh mg gees.

Fg ys cmmce h ses s m se bgstewardship and a strong community connection to the park. A good qualitycmmy be b c g g y, egbh m c beused to identies local services (i.e. community centers, other green spaces,bes heh cees) . Cc fm f smee chge f mgeme mece sh s be vbe.


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ExamplEsfordundonaldpark

Geng he cmmuny u n benches r res f he

pavement or pathways is a cost-eective way to bring colour andvbrncy he rk. Cenrewn resens suggese nvlvng

lcl hgh schl r clss n cnc bles n mke n

annual event. (g. 8). Painting intersections around the park canls hel exen he bunres f he rk n sens he

message that you are in a special area of the neighbourhood. (g. 2)

1. Community bake oven, Duerin Grove Park, Toronto.2. Intersection painting, Portland, Oregon.3. Outdoor exercise equipment, Huntingdonshire, UK.4.Childrens reading room, Bryant Park, NYC.5.Moveable Chairs, Harvard University, Boston.6.Signage at Carl Schurz Park, NYC7.Sign at Union Square subway station, NYC.8. Painted park benches, Plzen, Czech Republic.

9. Fruixi Bike mounted food cart, Montreal

Duerin Grove Park in Toronto is an excellent example of a placethat uses food to build community. (g. 1) One of the mostulr feures f he rk s he w w-burnng cmmuny

bke vens. Bul n 1995, he vens re use mke bre fr

he frmers mrke, re vlble fr ublc use n thursy

fernns, n re he cener f mny cmmuny evens n

festivals. For more information on bakeovens, BBQs and bonres,checkout Cooking with Fire in Public at http://duerinpark.ca/oven/pdf/cookingwithre.PDF

Montreal has recently undertaken a pilot project that helps to bringhealthy food to downtown residents. Bike mounted carts, designed by

a Universit de Montral student, deliver locally grown organic produce

to parks, as well as local hospitals, which often have limited healthy food

choices. (fg. 9)

Fleible seatingBring colour to the par

Building community with food Outdoor eercise equipment

Building a connection to the community

Community members expressed an interest in exible seating, likehe bsr syle bles n chrs use Bryn prk. Mvble bles

n chrs hve begun ng u n ublc sces run onr,like at Kingstons Market Square and Dundas Square in Toronto. Withrer mngemen n srge cbles, mvble chrs cul

be n excellen n dunnl prks cenrl gherng re.

(g. 4-6)

Gaining popularity in parks across North America, outdoor tnessequipment is an easy way for cities to promote physical activitythat is accessible and aordable. According to the Trust for PublicLand, locating the equipment near playgrounds is a great way toencurge hyscl cvy mng rens. prvng bsc sgnge

about the benets of physical activity and how to use the equipment

can also encourage use. (g. 3)

Cul he Cy f ows prks dermen lern frm hs exmle

at the New York City Subway? (g. 7) Knowing that their passengersare the most in-touch with daily issues on the subway, NYC has takena zealous approach to connecting with their users in order to provide hgher level f servce n cre.

The NYC Parks Department is also highly aware of the importance ofsvely cmmuncng wh he ublc bu rre cnuc

and usage in parks. (g. 6)

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key Recommendations

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overall maintenance of Dundonald Park and x what is

brken, such s se furnure n sgnge.

Maintenance1

the Cy f ow shul cnnue mke eser fr

cmmuny members rgrmmng h encurges

hyscl cvy n cmmuny bulng n he rk by:

Making the permitting process even more accessible

and streamlined. Information about acquiring permits

shul be nclue n rk sgnge, n nlne erms

cul be exlre.

Actively seeking out and formalizing partnershipswh cmmuny grus n servce rvers cree

susnble chnge dunnl prk.

Programming2

the Cy f ow shul mve wy frm usng cs

recvery s crer fr successful mngemen f he

parks and recreation system and recognize the inherent

benet investments in high quality infrastructure,

mngemen n rgrmmng n rks n ublc sces

gves bck he cy.

New management method3

Formalize a Dundonald Park Working Group that has

reresenn frm he Cy f ow, Cenrewn

Cmmuny Helh Cenre, Frens f dunnl prk, he Cy

f ow plce dermen n her nerese grus

wh he urse f wrkng cllbrvely mlemen hecmmuny-le recmmenns, cns n vsns f hs

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At 8-80 Cities, we couldnt tellyou the number of times weve

heard the phrase were worriedabout raising epectations.And, our response usually iswell, thats the whole idea.If we continue to have lowepectations for our pars andpublic spaces, we will continueto have public spaces that are

poorly managed, underfunded,and underused.

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This section contains a variety of simple tools that can beused by the community to continue assessing and improvingDundonald Park.

We also hope the Make a Place for People Project atDundonald Park will inspire other communities to use thesetools to undertake developing community-led improvementstrategies at other parks and public spaces accross theprovince.

toolS


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Site:

Place Survey

plaCE MakinG toolkit


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Please circle the answer that best describes you.

1. Parks and public spaces contribute to my overall

Physicalhealth

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

Mentalhealth


2. I visit this place

Never Once a year 2-5 times ayear

More than 5times a year

On a weeklybasis

Every day

If you answered never skip to question 4.

3. This place is

Safe Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

Comfortable Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

Well used Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

Accessible Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

Wellprogrammed(withevents/activities)


Active in thewinter Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

4. Gender: Male Female

5. Age: 0-12 13-18 19-34 35-50 51-65 65+

Site:

Public Space Observation TableThis tool can be used to assess the people and activities at any par or public space. By analyzing the data, youcan begin to identify trends and build a picture of how the space is woring.

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User # Male Fem 0-6 7-12 13-18 19-34 35-50 51-65 65+Ethni

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Time of DepartureTime of Arrival

Site Target Area/Sub Unit

Directions: Each oberservation recording session should be no less than 1hr long. Sessions should be conducted in the morning,

afternoon, evening and night on both a weekday(s) or weekend. If the site is too large or too busy to observe effectively, the site should

be broken into smaller sub-units. If people are in groups, fill in the user information individually then circle the members of the group.

Feel free to add new codes in the 'other codes' section if you feel it is important.

Ethnicity Codes: B = black, W = White, A=Asian, SA = South Asian, L=Latino U= undetermined

Other Codes: Homeless = H, Disabled = D

CodesGender ActivityAge

Name

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Weather

Place Survey

Action Planning InstructionsCreating a doable plan is the ey to turning an idea into reality.In your group come up with a plan for how your idea can be

6. How?Without writing anything down, tae a few minutes todiscuss as agroup what needs to be done to implementyour idea. After you have discussed your plan, try to breait d i t bl t It i ht b i t t



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y g p p p yimplemented within the net year or two.

The majority of your planning time should be spent on theHOW? question.

1. What?In the space below briey explain what your idea is.

2. Why?Briey explain why your idea is important.

4. When?When will it be implemented? When will it be used?How frequently? What season? What day of the wee? What hours?

5. Where?On the map provided indicate where your idea will tae place/belocated

it down into manageable steps. It might be easiest tothin in chuns of time, but it is up to you. You can add

more steps if necessary, but try to limit yourselves to nomorethan 6 steps.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

3. Who?Who needs to be involved in the project? What partnerships need

to be established for it to be successful?

Share an IdeaOne of the simplist ways to collect information about a par or public space is by asing community members to share an idea.Provide small sheets of paper and a bunch of colourful markers and let the ideas ow!


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Share an Idea

Share an Idea

Share an Idea

Share an Idea

When thining about any par or public space, from a small neighbourhood square to a large urban par, as yourself the questionsbelow. By thining carefully about how people will get to the place, what theyll do when they will get there, what ind of infrastructurethere is, and who manages or taes care of the space, you can start to assess whats woring, whats not, and what could be improved.

Simple Site Evaluation Tool



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HOW DID I GET HERE?

WHATS HERE?WHATS THERE TO DO?

WHO TAkES CARE OF THIS PLACE?

Is the place visible from a distance?

Is it accessible to wheelchairs and strollers?

Can you easily wal or bie to the place?

Is there a paved path?

Is the path clear of snow, debris, or water?

Are there desire lines or beaten paths?

Is there a mi of stores and services nearby?

Are there opportunities for people to be physically active?

Are there inviting places for people to rest or rela?

Is there a diversity of people?

Are there activities for people of all ages?

Is there evidence of volunteerism?

Do you see any maintenance worers or staff?

Is there contact information so you can reach someone incharge of the space?

Is there an active or passive security presence?

Are there comfortable places to sit?

What ind of lighting is there?

Is there a paved or gravel path?

Are there public washrooms? Are they clean and inviting?

Is there somewhere to get a snac or drin?

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Software Program CalendarUse this template to plan an effective range of activities, events and programming for your public space throughout the year.


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Entertainment

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Documents

8-80 Cities' Dundonald Park Report