Public Meeting #3 - City of Guelph · (all sides above 4th) level 6 level 7 level 8 level 9 level10 level11 level12 level13 level14 level15 (max.) max. 1,200m2 (level 7,8) max. 1,000m2

Public Meeting #3May 29, 2019

The Journey to Baker District

Visioning Policy and Regulatory

Planning & Prioritizing

Program, Design & Budgeting

Council & Regulatory Approvals

2007 - 2009 2010 - 2012 2013 - 2017

Partnering

2018 2019-2020 2021-2022 2023-2024

Construction Start

Where we have been Where we are going

#BakerDistrict

Where we have been


2007 - 2009 2010 - 2012

Vision: Establish a Northern Anchor for the Downtown

#BakerDistrict

Where we have been


2007 - 2009 2010 - 2012

Core Planning Principles:

o Provide High Profile Downtown Location for Public Library

o Provide Amenity Space for the Library, Public and Neighbourhood

o Increase Public Parking

o Introduce New Streets and Blocks for Improved Circulation

o Serve as a Catalyst for City Building

#BakerDistrict

Where we have been


2007 - 2009 2010 - 2012

Regulatory Framework:

o Downtown Secondary Plan (DSP)

Concept C2 DSP Mobility Plan

DSP Public Real Plan

DSP Land Use Plan

DSP Building Height Plan

#BakerDistrict

Where we are going

Summary:

o “Big Pieces” for the Baker District are in place (policy, planning and development objectives)

o The library’s programming is established – designs are near completion

o The Urban Square designs are also near completion

o Momentum is building …

#BakerDistrict

o Community open houses (370 people)

o Focused conversations (36 local groups)

o “Pop-up” engagement (282 people)

o Online engagement (195 people)

Engagement

#BakerDistrict

o Library surveys (177 submissions)

o Graffiti wall (245 comments)

o Comment boxes (62 comments)

Engagement

#BakerDistrict

Diamond Schmitt Architects

Community Engagement Meeting No. 3River Run Centre, Guelph OntarioMay, 29, 2019

Where Have We Been?

July 16, 2018 Windmill Development Group along with Diamond + Schmitt Architects and DTAH were selected as the successful design and development team for the proposed Baker District Redevelopment following a final presentation to Council.

November 29, 2018 The City of Guelph and Windmill Developments hosted the first of a series of Public Engagement Meetings to share the winning design proposal featuring a 4 Storey Library and Public Square fronting Wyndham Street. The Community was encouraged to provide preliminary comments and feedback regarding needs and wants for a new main branch Public Library.

February 1, 2019 Invizij Architects on behalf of the Guelph Public Library team delivered a preliminary needs assessment and spatial requirements document to the design team for implementation as a 3 Storey library. Diamond + Schmitt Architects began preparation of a series of conceptual plans to align with this document.




Where Have We Been?






RFP Submission

GroundFloor Plan


RFP Submission

SecondFloor Plan


RFP Submission

ThirdFloor Plan


RFP Submission

FourthFloor Plan


RFP Submission

FifthFloor Plan



Where Have We Been?





BAKER DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT

Level 1 Floor Plan A10103/20/19

0 2 5 10m

100 - Library Public Areas

200 - Library Collection Areas

300 - Work Space Areas

400 - Building SupportAreas

500 - Multi-purpose room Areas

Area Legend :

600 - Outdoor Space Areas

700 - Residential Lobby Areas

General Storage Room

Shared LoadingArea

Library Public Areas

CirculationsServices

FictionCollection

MaintenanceAreas

Young Adult

3 StoreyScheme

ConceptualGroundFloor Plan


3 StoreyScheme

ConceptualSecondFloor Plan



0 2 5 10m

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Area Legend :



Staff Areas: -Technical Services

-Information Services-ILL Services

-Outreach Services-Shared Support

Meeting Spaces

Multi-Purpose Room

ChildrenCollection

100-PersonFlexible Room


3 StoreyScheme

ConceptualThirdFloor Plan



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Area Legend :



Library Systems+Library Administration

ArchiveCollection

Reference Collection

Maker Space

Open to Multi-Purpose Room

Below

Non-FictionCollection


3 StoreyScheme

ConceptualGrade Level Plaza1,180.3 m2

(12,705 sf)12705 ft²

[1180.31 m²]

600-Outdoor Area

Area Plan Legend

600-Outdoor Area

BUILDING FOOTPRINT FROM PROPOSAL

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Where Have We Been?

February 10, 2019 A public survey developed by Guelph Public Library went live on the City of Guelph’s Baker District website (paper copies were made available in the Central Library). The survey remained open until March 11, yielding 177 responses. This feedback was absorbed into the building program and is guiding the design process.

Feb. 25 & 26, 2019 Over 30 Community Groups and Organizations were invited to meet with the Invizij / HMBA / MBTW library consultant team at the Central Library. 41 individuals representing over 31 local groups participated in person or with email comments. Public input was absorbed into the building program and is guiding the design process.



Where Are We Now?

March 22, 2019 Windmill Development Group, Diamond + Schmitt Architects and DTAH met with City of Guelph Staff to discuss the planning rationale and objectives for the New Public Square to be included within the Baker District Redevelopment.

April 15, 2019 Diamond + Schmitt Architects, DTAH, Invizij Architects and the City of Guelph attended a library design workshop to investigate potential opportunities to return to a 4 Storey Library as well as achieve an outdoor public space in keeping with the City’s objectives.

May 1, 2019 Invizij Architects, on behalf of Guelph Public Library delivered an updated needs assessment and spatial requirements document that considers a return to a 4 Storey Library.

May 10, 2019 Diamond + Schmitt Architects prepared an updated, 4 Storey library design that includes all functional requirements outlined in the Invizij documentation to date. The Guelph Public Library Team agree in principal to the revised preliminary design.


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Public Space Design Objectives

1. Urban Room2. Grade Level Sight Lines3. Secure Vehicular Barrier4. Gathering; a. 100 People b. 250 People c. 500 People d. 750 People (8 sf per person)


51m

+/- 170’

29m

+/- 95’Opportunities & Questions

• What is the ideal plaza size?• Can this be an

‘Instagrammable’ moment for the Guelph Public Library and the City of Guelph?

• Is 0.18 Hectares an appropriate size for the City of Guelph?

• Is 51m (+/- 170’) x 29m (+/- 95’) suitable for this type of space?



Where Are We Now?






Charrette Photos

Ground Floor

Third Floor

Second Floor

Fourth Floor



Where Are We Now?






100-Library PublicAreas

Area Legend :

200-Library CollectionAreas

300-Work SpaceAreas

400-Building SupportAreas

500-Multi-purpose roomAreas

600-Outdoor SpaceAreas

700-Residential LobbyAreas

CirculationsAreas

0 2 5 10m

Existing

Building

(Guelph CHC)

Wyndham

Street North

Bake

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Ramp to Parking Garage

Existing

Building

(County of Wellington)Library Lane ( New Road)

Adult FictionCollection

Residential Lobby Staff Areas

SharedLoading

Maintenance

Central

Service

Point

Outdoor

PlazaLobby

Shipping/ Receiving

& Maintenance

Areas

Circulation Services

Lobby

Collections

Lobby Seating

Cafe

Up

1 : 400


Library Area PlanningA101 - Level 1

04/29/19

CurrentDesign

PreliminaryGroundFloor Plan



Area Legend :


300-Work SpaceAreas





CirculationsAreas

0 2 5 10m

DnUp

Up

Children's Collection

Children's Collection

StaffAreas

Children's Staff Areas

300 Seat Multi-purposeRoom

Library Controlled Outdoor Space

1 : 400



04/29/19

CurrentDesign

PreliminarySecondFloor Plan



Area Legend :


300-Work SpaceAreas





CirculationsAreas

0 2 5 10m

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Young Adult

Collection

Adult Non-Fiction

Collection

Adult Non-FictionCollection

Reference Collection

MakerSpace

24 PersonMeeting Room

StaffAreas

RecordingStudio

1 : 400



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CurrentDesign

PreliminaryThirdFloor Plan


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Archive

Collection

ArchiveStaff

StaffCommon

Areas

Library Administration

MechanicalSpace

Public MeetingRooms

Balcony


Area Legend :


300-Work SpaceAreas





CirculationsAreas

0 2 5 10m

1 : 400



04/29/19

CurrentDesign

Preliminary FourthFloor Plan


135 ft41 m

95 ft29 m

Outdoor Plaza

Existing

Building

(Guelph CHC)

Wyndham

Street North

Bake

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Ramp to Parking Garage

Existing

Building

(County of Wellington)Library Lane ( New Road)


Area Legend :


300-Work SpaceAreas





CirculationsAreas

0 2 5 10m

1 : 400


Library Area PlanningA121 - Plaza Plan

04/29/19

CurrentDesign

Preliminary Grade LevelPlaza1,757 m2

(18,909 sf)


CurrentDesign

View fromWyndham Street


CurrentDesign

View from Baker Street



What Have We Heard?

What We Heard: Create a Community LandmarkHow We Responded: The architectural massing celebrates a welcoming entrance by proposing a graceful gesture framing a new public plaza and giving address to a new Northern Gateway to downtown Guelph.What We Heard: Celebrate History with ArchivesHow We Responded: Guelph Public Library’s significant Archive Collection is given prominence on the fourth floor with views looking over the entire downtown core, a crowning jewel of the GPL Collection.What We Heard: Create Accessible, Flexible, Community-Supportive SpacesHow We Responded: Significant, publicly accessible, meeting and event rooms are distributed throughout the library, with most still publicly accessible after standard library hours.What We Heard: Incorporate Places for Visual ArtHow We Responded: The new public square presents tremendous opportunity for engaged, iconic public art.What We Heard: Close the Technology GapHow We Responded: Future proof maker spaces, digital recording studios and wifi connections throughout will afford significant growth in publicly available technology.


Suggested Arrangement and Initial Concept Sketch

GPL Consultant Team Design Objectives

DTAH Preliminary Design Proposal

Tree Massing Studies

Context and Library Square Setting

Option 1

Context and Library Square Setting

Option 2

Planting and Seating Island Concept

Flexible Central Water Feature


What Do We Need to Hear?

Does the library’s spatial layout provide the types of services you expect from a central library? Does the urban square provide the types of experiences you expect from a civic space? Do the preliminary sustainability strategies reflect your green goals and ambitions for Baker District?

Please see the panels located in the lobby area and provide a response!



Where Are We Going?

May 29, 2019 Public Engagement Meeting No. 3

Early July 2019 Council Meeting - Project status update and review of current design state.

Fall, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Internal review of material to be submitted for September Council Meeting.

Fall, 2019 Council Meeting and vote on project funding approval.

Late Fall 2019 Public Engagement Meeting No. 4

Oct. / Nov. 2019 Urban Design Master Plan Submission to the City of Guelph


Documents

Public Meeting #3 - City of Guelph · (all sides above 4th) level 6 level 7 level 8 level 9 level10 level11 level12 level13 level14 level15 (max.) max. 1,200m2 (level 7,8) max. 1,000m2