CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Growth & Intensification Study Secondary Plan Stakeholder Session June 26th, 2017 Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Economists Curtis Planning Inc. Tim Welch Consulting Inc. 1
SECONDARY PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS The purpose of this project is to prepare secondary plans for the City s main intensification areas: Galt City Centre Preston Towne Centre Main St. and Dundas St. South Area Hespeler Village & Queen St. West Node Hespeler Road Corridor Coronation Blvd. and Dundas St. North Area Tonight s session will focus on the Galt City Centre, Preston Towne Centre and the Hespeler Village & Queen St. West Node Secondary Plans. TONIGHT S AGENDA: SESSION 1 4:00-4:15 Welcome and Panel Review 4:15-4:45 Presentation 4:45-5:45 Activity 5:45-6:00 Wrap Up SESSION 2 7:00-7:15 Welcome and Panel Review 7:15-7:45 Presentation 7:45-8:45 Activity 8:45-9:00 Wrap Up 2
WHAT IS A SECONDARY PLAN? Cambridge s Official Plan provides the overall vision and policies for managing growth, protecting resources, and promoting economic development. Secondary Plans are more detailed plans for specific areas within the City, such as a neighbourhood or corridor. The Secondary Plans being developed in this exercise allow the City to: Plan for how intensification is distributed across the City s built-up area Redevelopment & Land Use Change Implement Provincial and Regional growth and development policy Coordinate land use planning with transportation/transit investment, e.g. the ION LRT and BRT investments and possible GO Train extension to Cambridge Guidance for Infrastructure Investment Secondary Planning Urban Design & Public Realm Improvements (parks, streetscapes, etc.) Engage the community through a comprehensive public process, as shown below: We are Here Stakeholder Session Public Event Public Meeting (Planning Act) Transportation & Transit Improvements Environmental Protection & Enhancements 1. Issues & Opportunities 2. Vision & Draft Secondary Plan 3. Implementation Program & Final Secondary Plan 3
HESPELER ROAD SECONDARY PLAN GALT CITY CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY AREA AREA 1 Area 1 largely features commercial uses with some residential development and strongly reflects the heritage character of the historic Downtown. The area also includes some newer developments, such as this high-rise condo development on Water Street South. The Ainslie Street Transit Terminal is one of the City s main transit hubs. AREA 2 Area 2 includes a number of commercial uses, particular in the section closest to the river front. AREA 3 There are also a number of institutional uses in Area, ranging from educational to entertainment venues. Public open space amenities are scattered throughout the area, such as this fountain at the west terminus of Main Street. Area 3 is the main residential segment of the Secondary Plan Area and features primarily low and mid-rise development. Natural open space connections are present in the area including a trail running along Mill Creek that connects to Soper Park. Galt Arena Gardens at the edge of the Secondary Plan Area on Shade Street. 4
GALT CITY CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN LAND USE PLANNING CONTEXT Urban Structure Map of the Urban Growth Centre, Community Core Area and Regeneration Area, as identified in the City s Official Plan contained in the study area. Official Plan Land Use Map of the land uses in the study area designated in the City s Official Plan. Existing Land Use Map of the land uses that currently exist in the study area.? Regeneration Areas are areas within the city where the land use is transitioning from the existing use to another type of use, within a reasonable planning period. 5
GALT CITY CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CONTEXT Please note that the ION route is shown for information purposes and that the Region of Waterloo is currently reviewing additional options for connecting Cambridge to the ION LRT network 6
PRESTON TOWNE CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY AREA AREA 1 AREA 2 Area 1 encompasses the main commercial corridor and historic towne centre along King Street East. Area 2 features a number of older residential properties, with a mix of low and medium densities. AREA 3 Area 3 is the main industrial section of the Secondary Plan Area, with a number of industrial uses that are also adjacent to residential or commercial development. View of active industrial uses along the railway corridor. AREA 4 AREA 5 Area 4 is characterized by low and midrise residential uses, ranging from newer development to older stable residential neighbourhoods. Lands in Area 5 along the northwest shore of the Speed River includes parkland as well as commercial, industrial, and residential uses. 7
PRESTON TOWNE CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN LAND USE PLANNING CONTEXT Urban Structure Map of the Community Core Area and Regeneration Area identified in the City s Official Plan contained in the study area. Official Plan Land Use Map of the land uses in the study area as designated in the City s Official Plan. Existing Land Use Map of the land uses that currently exist in the study area.? Regeneration Areas are areas within the city where the land use is transitioning from the existing use to another type of use, within a reasonable planning period. 8
PRESTON TOWNE CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CONTEXT Please note that the ION route is shown for information purposes and that the Region of Waterloo is currently reviewing additional options for connecting Cambridge to the ION LRT network 9
HESPELER VILLAGE & QUEEN ST. WEST NODE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY AREA AREA 1 Area 1 encompasses the main Hespeler Village historic centre, featuring commercial and office uses along Queen Street West. View looking east along Queen Street at some of the many cultural facilities located in the village center. AREA 2 AREA 3 Area 2 is a transitional area that has a variety of uses including residential, commercial and industrial. Area 3 covers the lands on the north shore of the Speed River, which are largely vacant or occupied by industrial uses. AREA 4 Area 4 includes larger lot commercial development adjacent to the highway as well as a range of industrial uses and institutional uses Example of commercial plaza towards the southeast end of Queen Street West, close to Hespeler Road. 10
HESPELER VILLAGE & QUEEN ST. WEST NODE SECONDARY PLAN LAND USE PLANNING CONTEXT Urban Structure Map of the Community Core Area, Community Node and Regeneration Area identified in the City s Official Plan contained in the study area. Official Plan Land Use Map of the land uses in the study area designated in the City s Official Plan. Existing Land Use Map of the land uses that currently exist in the study area.? Regeneration Areas are areas within the city where the land use is transitioning from the existing use to another type of use, within a reasonable planning period. 11
HESPELER VILLAGE & QUEEN ST. WEST NODE SECONDARY PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CONTEXT 12
NEXT STEPS Help us craft a vision for these key areas Participate in tonight s activity session. Questions? Comments? We look forward to hearing from you. Fill out a comment sheet available at the front table. Some Questions to Consider: 1. What guiding principles should we consider when preparing the secondary plan? 2. Where are the opportunities for intensification? What scale/type of intensification would be appropriate? Project Contact: Valerie Spring, M.A., M.C.I.P., R.P.P Senior Planner - Reurbanization City of Cambridge Development and Infrastructure Department 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 669 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W8 3. Where are the opportunities for public realm improvements? What types of improvements would you like to see? 4. Are there any other Tel: (519) 621-0740 ext. 4213 Fax: (519) 622-6184 TTY: (519) 623-6691 www.cambridge.ca issues/opportunities which need to be addressed? 13