Neighbourhood Decision Making

IDEA BANK

The ideas listed in this document are intended to inspire you to come up with your own ideas and give

you a rough idea of how much things cost. You are encouraged to use your creativity and the

expertise you have in your neighbourhood to come up with new and different ideas.

Keep in mind that all ideas submitted to the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program must comply

with existing City of London plans, policies and regulations. Following the list of ideas are links to City

of London reports and plans that may be of interest.

Ideas Estimated Cost

Other Information and Questions to Think About

PARK IDEAS

Gazebo

$10,000 - $30,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

What type and size of gazebo are you interested in?

Do you want to help build it?

What material do you want it to be made of?

Are you sure that the neighbours of the park want a gazebo?

Picnic Table with concrete pad

$3,500 How many picnic tables do you want and where do you want them to go?

Public Ping Pong Table

$7,000 Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Full or Half Basketball court

$15,000 or $6,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Beach volleyball Court

$15,000 Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Play Equipment

$2,000 – $10,000

What age do you want the play equipment to be for?

Can the play equipment fit into an existing play circle or is a new one needed?

Park and location restrictions may apply so best to be flexible.

Play equipment and Play Circle

$30,000 Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Chess Table

$1,500 per table

How many chess tables do you want?

Where would you like them to go?

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Sun Sail

$20,000 - $50,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Snakes and Ladders Table

$2,000 How many tables do you want?

Where would you like them to go?

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Fountain $11,500 Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

The price will vary based on where the nearest water hook up is.

Multi-Use Pad

$20,000 - $50,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Could the pad be multi-use?

Is there water access?

Pathway

$150/meter for paved and $70/meter for chips and dust

How long of a path do you want?

What is the start and end point of the path?

Do you need it to be paved or could it be gravel?

Decorative Bench

$2,500 How many benches do you want?

Where would you like them to go?

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Decorative Garbage Cans

$1,500 How many cans do you want?

Where would you like them to go?

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Bench with Concrete Pad

$1,500 How many benches do you want?

Where would you like them to go?

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

ENVIRONMENTAL IDEAS

Rain Garden

$5,000 - $25,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Butterfly/Pollinator Garden

$3,000 – 10,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Food Forest

$5,000 – 15,000

Some restrictions may apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Who will plan, plant and maintain the food forest?

How will the food forest be watered?

What kind of ground cover will you use?

How will the ground be prepared for planting?

Will you plant in the spring or the fall?

Tree Planting

$400 - $1,500 per tree (depending on tree size)

Some restrictions will apply to park and location so best to be flexible.

Do you want to participate in planting the trees?

You should have an idea of how many trees do you want to plant and what type of trees do you want to plant?

Interpretive Nature Signs

$2,000 - $15,000

Where will the signs go?

What will the signs say?

Who will design the signs?

How many signs do you want?

What is the purpose of the signs?

EV Charging Station

$5,000 - $50,000

Where do you want the station to go?

Do you know where existing ones are in the city? You can consult a list on this webpage.

Is there a power source?

Who will pay for the power?

STREET & SIDEWALK IDEAS

Bicycle Repair Station

$3,000 Where will the repair station go?

Is there a demonstrated need?

Who will monitor the equipment in case of damage?

Is there good visibility to avoid vandalism?

Wayfinding System

$5,000 - $15,000

What area do you want included in the system?

What are the destinations?

How many signs will be included in the system?

You may wish to consult the Age Friendly London strategy, which lists wayfinding as an action.

Sidewalk

$8,750 per 50 meters

Have you consulted the existing list of warranted sidewalk program?

Do you know if your neighbours also want a sidewalk?

How long do you want the sidewalk to be?

What is the start and end point?

Is there a destination?

Would any trees need to be cut down?

Pedestrian Crossover

$15,000 Have you reviewed the list of approved pedestrian crossovers?

Do you know if your neighbours also want a pedestrian crossover?

Is there an important destination that the crossover would connect too?

Bus Shelter

$7,500 The LTC has a review process for new bus shelters, which would apply to your proposal.

Not all locations are appropriate for a bus shelter

Standard Bike Rack with concrete pad

$1,500 How many bike racks do you want to install?

Where will they go?

Must be on public property

You may wish to review London’s Cycling Master Plan.

ART & CULTURE IDEAS

Artistic Bike Rack

$5,000 Where exactly do you want the artistic bike rack to go?

Do you have a design or model in mind?

Is there a high demand for bike parking in the location you are thinking of?

Mural

$2,000 - $15,000

Who will paint the mural?

Is the surface dry?

Is it on public or private property?

The City of London will need to approve the artwork.

Will you give the artist direction or let them do what they want?

You may wish to review London’s existing Public Art Program.

Art on Utility Boxes

$500 - $1,000 per box

How will you connect with the artists?

How many boxes do you want to paint?

Will the artist be from the neighbourhood?

Will the artist be given a theme or direction?

Lamp Post Banners

$7,000 (for 10 flags)

How many banners do you want?

How many streets?

What specific location do you have in mind?

Who will design the banners?

What is the purpose of the banners?

How long will they be up?

COMMUNITY & EVENTS IDEAS

Community Info Board

$5,000 Who will be responsible for monitoring the board?

What type of information will be allowed on the board?

Where do you want the board to go?

Is it on public or private property?

Is there good foot traffic at your preferred location?

Reading Garden

$5,000 Where will the reading garden be installed?

Is there a demand for a reading garden in that location?

Who will maintain the reading garden?

Do you have specific ideas for the design?

Neighbourhood or Special Event

$500 - $10,000

Have you organized the event before?

Is it on public or private property?

Is it free and open to the public?

Are you aware of all the rules and regulations, including the fees to holding an event on public property?

Porch Concerts

$500 - $5,000

How many porch concerts do you want to hold?

What bands will play?

Will the bands play acoustic or amplified?

Do you require sound equipment?

Do you require a sound technician?

Do you need a portable toilette?

Have you spoken with your neighbours to make sure they are OK?

When will you hold the concert(s)?

Little Libraries

$200 - $1000

How many little libraries do you want to make?

Who will construct the libraries?

Where will they go?

What will you do if they are damaged?

How will they be installed?

Signage

$500 - $2000

How many signs do you want?

Where will the signs go?

What style of sign do you want?

Will the sign be in public or private property?

If on public property, insurance for the sign will be required.

The signs will have to follow all applicable by laws.

Who will maintain the signs?

Outdoor Movie Screen

$10,000 Where will you store the movie screen?

Do you know which movie screen you want to purchase?

Who will own the movie screen? (must be non-profit)

Where will you show movies?

You will need to purchase a license to publicly screen movies, these cost approximately $250 per screening.

HEALTHY LIVING IDEAS

Community Garden

$10,000 Community gardens need at least 10 interested gardeners to start.

Some restrictions will apply to the park and location so best to be flexible.

Costs include fencing, water hook up, path paving.

Tennis Court Backboard

$2,000 Do you know that others in your neighbourhood want to use a backboard?

Is there room on the existing court for a backboard?

The following plans, strategies, and resources may be of assistance as you develop your ideas.

Parks

Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan - Interim Update (2017) Current Park Projects East Lions Park Master Plan

Environmental

Kilally Open Space Master Plan Meadowlily Woods Master Plan Sifton Bog Master Plan Westminster Ponds Master Plan Community Energy Action Plan Thames Clear Water Revival Active Environmental Assessments

Street and Sidewalk

Transportation Master Plan London On Bikes – Cycling Master Plan

Art and Culture

London's Cultural Prosperity Plan and Profile Public Art Program

Community and Events

Seniors' Centres Strategic Plan London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy Child and Youth Network Age Friendly London Plan

Healthy Living

London Community Gardens Strategic Plan Urban Agriculture Strategy (DRAFT)

Urban Planning

The London Plan – Official Plan Our Move Forward – London’s Downtown Master Plan Heritage Conservation Districts Urban Design Manual (DRAFT) Community Improvement Plans

o Airport Community Improvement Plan o Brownfield Community Improvement Plan o Downtown Community Improvement Plan

o Heritage Community Improvement Plan o Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plan o Old East Community Improvement Plan o SOHO Community Improvement Plan

McCormick Area Secondary Plan Meadowlily Secondary Plan Old Victoria Hospital South Street Secondary Plan Riverbend South Secondary Plan South-East Byron Secondary Plan Southwest Area Secondary Plan