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Downtown Central Business DistrictMarket 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 RichardsonCommunity/Policy PlannerCity of Port
Colborne66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne Ontario, L3K 3C8Phone:
905-835-2901 ext 129Fax: 905-835-2939Email:
[email protected]
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 Planand Urban Design Strategy for this area
and council would like further input from the public as to
thechanges and amenities, if any, they would like to see.
The concepts depicted below are what have been illustrated in
the CIP:
KING GEORGE PARK
King George Park looking southeast from the intersection of
Clarence Street and Catharine Street.
Please note:
a) Fixed Stageb) Redesigned commemoration functionc) Park Space,
ample seating and plantings, areas for public art.
ClarenceStreet
CatharineStreet
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The CIP outlines the following suggested changes to King George
Memorial Park; PLEASE SELECTTHE CHANGES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE.
**NOTE:
If you are satisfied with the above sketch and overall direction
as a whole for King GeorgePark, please select the box associated
with Entire Plan.
If you are satisfied with the existing condition of the King
George Park please select Maintainthe 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 provideadditional 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, includingpedestrian 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
Central parking lot (Market Squareparking lot/King George Park)
lookoverhead during normal parkingoperation.
Central parking lot (Market Squareparking lot/King George Park)
lookoverhead during Market Day.
Central parking lot (Market Squareparking lot/King George Park)
lookoverhead during normal, winterparking operations.
Please note:
a) Skating rinkb) Seating area & water featuc) Tree and
foundation plantind) Park space
Please note:
a) Seating area & water featub) Tree and foundation
plantinc) Park space
Please note:
a) Seating area & water featub) Tree and foundation
plantinC) Park space
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The CIP outlines the following suggested changes to the Market
Square Parking Area; PLEASESELECT THE CHANGES YOU WOULD LIKE TO
SEE.
**NOTE:
If you are satisfied with the above sketch and overall direction
as a whole for the MarketSquare 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 selectMaintain 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 provideadditional 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 selectfrom 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 theparking 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 905-835-2901ext 129 or via email
[email protected]
Thank you for your time and assistance!
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