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The Gore Master Plan Project
Hamilton Public Works DepartmentOpen Space Development and Park Planning
The Gore Master Plan ProjectMs. Le’ Ann W. Seely, OALA, CSLA
Project Manager – The Gore Master Plan
The Gore Master Plan Project
• Purpose of the Project
• Project / Study Area Boundaries
• Project Background and Site History
• Study Process and Timeline
• Stakeholder Consultation - Criteria for Success
• Next Steps
• Thoughts and / or Questions
Presentation Outline
The Gore Master Plan Project
The Gore Master Plan BoundariesThe Study Area
The Gore Master Plan Project
Background: Hamilton Transportation Master Plan
Hamilton Transportation Master Plan(City-wide)
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2001
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2008 Review
Pilot Project – Removal of vehicles from the south leg of King St E.
Rapid Transit Study(City-wide)
Transit Terminal Study
Recommended - Removal of buses from the south leg of King St E.
In Review - Rapid Transit routes on James St and north leg of King St E.
City-wide and Downtown Initiatives
The Gore Master Plan Project
Purpose of the Gore Master Plan ProjectHamilton Transportation Master Plan
(City-wide)
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2001
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2008 Review
Pilot Project – Removal of vehicles from the south leg of King St E.
Rapid Transit Study(City-wide)
Transit Terminal Study
Recommended - Removal of buses from the south leg of King St E.
In Review - Rapid Transit routes on James St and north leg of King St E.
Removing the buses from the south leg of King provides the opportunity to improve the pedestrian environment in that area, which is supported by the City’s Downtown Secondary Plan, called Putting People First.
The Gore Master Plan Project
Purpose of the Pilot ProjectHamilton Transportation Master Plan
(City-wide)
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2001
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2008 Review
Pilot Project – Removal of vehicles from the south leg of King St E.
Rapid Transit Study(City-wide)
Transit Terminal Study
Recommended - Removal of buses from the south leg of King St E.
In Review - Rapid Transit routes on James St and north leg of King St E.
Removing or restricting all vehicles from the south leg of King provides the opportunity to improve the pedestrian environmentin that area, which is supported by the City’s Downtown Secondary Plan, called Putting People First.
The Gore Master Plan Project
Purpose of the Rapid Transit ProjectHamilton Transportation Master Plan
(City-wide)
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2001
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, 2008 Review
Pilot Project – Removal of vehicles from the south leg of King St E.
Rapid Transit Study(City-wide)
Transit Terminal Study
Recommended - Removal of buses from the south leg of King St E.
In Review - Rapid Transit routes on James St and north leg of King St E.
Exclusion of north leg of King Street from our study boundaries.
(City Wide Initiative)
The Gore Master Plan Project
Downtown Transportation Master Plan, ‘08 Review
Pilot Project - Pedestrianization of South Leg of King St. E.
The Gore Master Plan Project
The Gore Master Plan Project
Boundaries
Buses to MacNab
Proposed B Line (King)
Prop
osed
A L
ine
(Jam
es)
The Gore Master Plan Project
The Gore Master Plan Project
Boundaries
King St., north leg
Jam
es S
t
Cat
harin
e St
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundHistory of Hamilton’s Gore
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundHistoric Photos – Gore Park
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundHistoric Photos – Gore Park
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundCurrent Photos – Gore Park
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundStreet Festivals
The Gore Master Plan Project
BackgroundMonuments – Gore Park
The Gore Master Plan Project
Stakeholder Input
• Public Stakeholder GroupIndividuals who will be consulted as representatives of the public, local businesses, boards, or specific advisory or interest groups.
• Staff Stakeholder GroupCity staff members who will be consulted as representatives of the Section and/or Division within which they work.
The Gore Master Plan Project
Study Process & Timeline
We Are Here
The Gore Master Plan Project
Criteria for Success
Phase 3 Question to Stakeholder Groups:
What will influence your critique of the design proposals?
“I want to make sure that the design gives priority to ___________.”
i.e. What are your minimum requirements, must-haves, and/or deal-breakers?
The Gore Master Plan Project
Timeline – Phase 3
Move to PHASE 4
Staff GroupCriteria for Success
Public Group Mtg#1 Criteria for Success
Public Group Mtg#2Confirm Criteria
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SCHEMATIC DESIGN
YES
NO
(October 29/08)
(December 9/08)
Goal: 1st ¼ 2009
(July 24/08)
The Gore Master Plan Project
Timeline – Phase 4
The Gore Master Plan Project
Next Steps
• Second public stakeholder group meeting: Dec 9/08.
• Second staff stakeholder group meeting: early ’09.
Phase 4 – Schematic Design
Phase 3 – Program Development
• Preparation of Preliminary Schematic Plans.
• Presentation of Design Options to staff and public stakeholder groups
• A Public Information Centre will be held in Phases 4 and 5.
The Gore Master Plan Project
Questions / Thoughts
The Gore Master Plan Project
Thank you
Additional thoughts to: [email protected]
Project Web Site:myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CityDepartments/PublicWorks
/CapitalPlanning/OpenSpace/TheGoreMasterPlan
