Downtown Central Business District Market Square Options

**PLEASE RETURN THIS COMMENT SHEET BY: SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 **

This comment sheet can be left at the Public Open House, emailed, faxed or dropped off to: Lindsay Richardson Community/Policy Planner City of Port Colborne 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne Ontario, L3K 3C8 Phone: 905-835-2901 ext 129 Fax: 905-835-2939 Email: lindsayrichardson@portcolborne.ca Council has requested the publics input regarding the use of Market Square and King George Park. Options were contained in the Downtown Central Business District Community Improvement Plan and Urban Design Strategy for this area and council would like further input from the public as to the changes and amenities, if any, they would like to see. The concepts depicted below are what have been illustrated in the CIP: KING GEORGE PARK

Clarence Street

Catharine Street

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King George Park looking southeast from the intersection of Clarence Street and Catharine Street. Please note: a) b) c) Fixed Stage Redesigned commemoration function Park Space, ample seating and plantings, areas for public art.

The CIP outlines the following suggested changes to King George Memorial Park; PLEASE SELECT THE CHANGES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE. **NOTE: If you are satisfied with the above sketch and overall direction as a whole for King George Park, please select the box associated with Entire Plan. If you are satisfied with the existing condition of the King George Park please select Maintain the Existing Situation. If you only like portions of the concept, please select the components you would like to see. If you would like to see something that is not listed, there will be space provided to provide additional comments and ideas. King George Park Concepts: Entire Plan (as depicted above and all options described below) Maintain the Existing Situation King George Memorial Park Individual Options (please select all that you would like to see) Retain and redesign the existing commemoration function. Include a permanent stage structure that can accommodate seasonal events (Canal Days). Incorporate ample seating opportunities, both formal and informal. Include tree and foundation plantings to provide visual interest and colour along the edges of the space. Incorporate features similar to the gateway features along the edges of space, including pedestrian lighting and banner materials. Incorporate public art and a community event board or kiosk. What other options or other uses would you like to see available for King George Park?

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Market Square Parking Area

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Central parking lot (Market Square parking lot/King George Park) looking overhead during normal parking operation.

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Please note: a) b) C) Seating area & water feature Tree and foundation plantings Park space

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Central parking lot (Market Square parking lot/King George Park) looking overhead during Market Day.

Please note: a) b) c) Seating area & water feature Tree and foundation plantings Park space

Central parking lot (Market Square parking lot/King George Park) looking overhead during normal, winter parking operations. Please note: a) b) c) d) Skating rink Seating area & water feature Tree and foundation plantings Park space

The CIP outlines the following suggested changes to the Market Square Parking Area; PLEASE SELECT THE CHANGES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE. **NOTE: If you are satisfied with the above sketch and overall direction as a whole for the Market Square Parking Area please select the box associated with Entire Plan. If you are satisfied with the existing condition of the Market Square Parking Area please select Maintain the Existing Situation. If you only like portions of the concept, please select the components you would like to see. If you would like to see something that is not listed, there will be space provided to provide additional comments and ideas. Market Square Parking Area Concepts: Entire Plan (as depicted above and all options described below) Maintain the Existing Situation If you did NOT select one of the options above (Entire Plan or Existing Situation), please select from the following individual options: Market Square Parking Area (please select all options you would like to see) A hardscaped gathering space along Catharine Street that can accommodate seating areas (benches, tables) and a water feature. Incorporate a space for a winter skating rink abutting the stage and the hardscaped gathering space. Tree and foundation plantings to provide visual interest and colour along the edges of the parking lot. What other options or other uses would you like to see available for the Market Square Parking Area?

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Any additional comments or questions can be directed to Lindsay Richardson at 905-835-2901 ext 129 or via email at lindsayrichardson@portcolborne.ca

Thank you for your time and assistance!

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