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Fort Erie Waterfront Strategy

Community Workshop #1: February 9, 2016

The Planning PartnershipTCI ManagementLCA Environmental ConsultantsBaird

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyProject Team

The Planning Partnership

Bay Beach Concept Plan

Barrie Waterfront Master Plan

Little Lake Master Plan

Midland Waterfront Master Plan

Nipigon Waterfront Master Plan

Terrace Bay Waterfront Study

Brantford Waterfront Master Plan, Parks Framework

Yellowknife Bay

Experience in Waterfront Planning & DesignGoderich Waterfront Master Plan 2015

Bay Beach Master Plan, Fort Erie 2015

Terrace Bay Waterfront Study 2014

Midland Waterfront Master Plan 2013

Barrie Waterfront Master Plan 2013

Nipigon Waterfront Master Plan 2013

Sherbourne Common 2013Design Exchange, Toronto Urban Design Awards

Yellowknife Harbour Plan 2012CSLA Award of Merit

Sugar Beach 2011CSLA, Toronto Urban Design Awards

Parry Sound Waterfront Master Plan 2011

Brantford Waterfront Master Plan 2010CSLA Award of Merit

Little Lake Master Plan, Peterborough 2010

Huntsville Waterfront Master Plan 2010

Harbourfront Centre’s Water’s Edge Revitalization 2007City of Toronto Award

Port Hope Waterfront Master Plan 2004

Port Dover Waterfront Master Plan 2001OPPI Award

Thunder Bay Waterfront Plan 1999OPPI Award

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyLogo & Branding Development - options

42 km

of

waterfront

Approximately 45 km of waterfront along Niagara River and Lake Erie

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyKey Steps in the Work Program

Build on a base of existing and potential tourism attractions

Clearly illustrate a conceptual land use plan and two conceptual master plans for priority enhancement areas

Protect important vistas, enhance public access and identify locations for intensification of residential and or tourist commercial development

Identify, monitor and acquire waterfront lands

Include a plan to enhance and protect the natural environment

Integrate business districts, neighbourhoods and existing trail infrastructure, such as the Friendship Trail

Itemize the costs and benefits of enhancement, intensification and development. A financial strategy will be embedded in the Action Plan for Implementation

Include an Action Plan for Implementation

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyWork Program

Phase 1 Foundation of the Waterfront Strategy (November - February)

1. Project Team Meeting #1 Nov. 20152. Implement Online Communications Jan. 20153. Inventory/Mapping of Existing Conditions/Opportunities Along the Shoreline Jan. 20164. Consultation Round 1a: Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups Jan. 20165. Consultation Round 1b: Community Workshop #1 + Project Team Meeting #2 Feb. 20166. Consultation Round 1c: What We Heard Feb. 20167. Council Presentation #1 Feb. 2016

Phase 2 Analysis of Opportunities/Possibilities (March - April) 8. Identify all opportunities for development/protection March 20169. Prepare initial illustrations to demonstrate some of the key opportunities March 201610. Project Team Meeting #3 April 201611. Consultation Round 2a: Community Workshop #2 + Project Team Meeting #4 April 201612. Consultation Round 2b: What We Heard/Digital Engagement April 201613. Council Presentation #2 April 2016

Phase 3 Draft Waterfront Strategy (May - July) 14. Prepare the Draft Waterfront Strategy (including the overall Conceptual Plan) May 201615. Prepare Conceptual Master Plan for Two Sites May 201616. Economic and financial evaluation of two Master Plans May 201617. Land Acquisition Strategy May 201618. Project Team Meeting #5 May 201619. Community Workshop #3 June 201620. What We Heard/Digital Engagement June 201621. CouncilPresentation #3 July 2016

Phase 4 Final Waterfront Strategy & Action Plan (August - September) 22. Finalize the Waterfront Strategy and Conceptual Master Plan August 201623. Prepare Implementation Strategy August 201624. Project Team Meeting #6 August 201625. Council Presentation #4 Sept. 2016

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Work Program






Fort Erie Natural Areas InventoryDougan & Associates

2003

Ontario’s Niagara ParksPlanning The Second Century

Moriyama & Teshima Planners Ltd.

1988

Buffalo-Fort Erie International Waterfront Gateway StrategyWaterfront Regeneration Trust

1998

2006

Fort Erie International GatewayUrban Design Strategy

Brook McIlroyThe Planning Partnership

The MBTW GroupPoulos & Chung

Quartek Group

2014Niagara Waterfront

Enhancement StrategyPublic Open House:

Exploring Visions Themes & DirectionsUrban Strategies Inc.

SavantaArchaeological Services Inc.

Niagara Waterfront Enhancement StrategyFinal ReportUrban Strategies Inc.SavantaArchaeological Services Inc.

2015

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyWorking within the context of previous studies

2003 The Achaeological Master PlanOf The Town Of Fort EriePlanning ReportArchaeological Services Inc.Cuesta Systems Inc.

Parks & Open Space Master PlanGSP GroupF.J. Galloway & Associates Inc.Insights

2004

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyPhase 1: Foundation of the Waterfront Strategy

Face-to-Face Digital

Stakeholder Interviews

VisualPreference

Survey

Facebook

CommunityWorkshopSite

WalksCommunity

Focus Group

Focus Group

Meetings

Web

What We Heard #1

Visions & Principles

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyPhase 2: Analysis of Opportunities

Face-to-Face Digital

CommunityWorkshop

Community Focus Group

Site Walks

Facebook

Web

Precedents

What We Heard #2

Draft Frameworks

Natural Heritage

Access Heritage &Culture

Destinations & Attractions

NeighbourhoodsBoatingParks, Open Space &

Waterfront Access

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyPhase 3: Draft Waterfront Strategy

Face-to-FaceDigital

CommunityWorkshop

Community Focus Group

Facebook

Web

What We Heard #2

Draft Frameworks

Circulation / Access• Expandpublicaccesstothewaterfront• Needaccessibleroutestothebeachforall• Fencesputupbycottagersisaproblemforallthreebeaches• Mostprivateownersdon’tmindpeoplewalkingthebeach

Activity Zones & Amenities• NeedaboardwalkatBuffaloRoad• Moreboatstorageandaboatlaunch• Greenspaceforpeopletostop,sit,eat,andenjoy

Cultural Heritage / Tourism• Significantheritageresources• Pleasedtoseethestrategytopromotetourism• Needmorewaterfrontfestivals,events• Moreattentiontotourismdevelopment• Morerestaurantsandshopsclosetothewaterfront

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategySome of what we’ve heard so far through interviews

Environment• Worriedaboutenvironmentalprotection• Ecotourism-famousforbirdsontheNiagaraRiver• Waterqualityissues,especiallyinsomeofthebays• Environmentalstewardship• Educationalandinterpretivesignage• BlueFlagdesignation

Business / Development• Increasedevelopment• Residentialintensification• Needtobemoreofayearroundcommunity• Highdemandforcottageandofficerentalsinthesummer

“no resistance to development”“increase population”

“environmental protection”

“promote tourism”“need a stewardship plan”“more green space”

“protect dunes” “restaurants, entertainment”

“a pier”

“paddle board and bicycle rentals”

“more facilities”

“waterfront is an important piece of economic development”

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyGuiding Frameworks

Natural Heritage

Parks, Open Space &

Waterfront Access



NeighbourhoodsBoating

Vision

Principles

Recommendations

Vision

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Recommendations

Vision

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Vision

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For Discussion:• protection of existing designated areas

close to waterfront• storm water outlets re: water quality in

the bays • environmental stewardship

For Discussion:• better connection among locations of

public waterfront access• wayfinding/signage• public awareness• visitors vs. residents

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyClassification of Waterfront Points of Interest

Waterfront Destination Parks

• Bay Beach• Crystal Beach Waterfront• Waverly Beach• Bowen Road• Bernard Beach Park• Crescent Beach Park• Maple Leaf Park

Waterfront Access Points(not maintained)

Sandy/Rocky Beach

• Holloway Bay• Centralia• Pierce• Beachview• Rose• Windmill Point• Bertie Bay• Mathews Road

Natural/Rocky

• Kraft (Boat Launch Permitted)• Buffalo• Burleigh• Prospect Point (Boat Launch Permitted)• StoneMill/ThunderBay(BoatLaunchPermitted)• Beattie’sLandSwap(LakeshoreRoad)

Urban Waterfront Park

• Coal Docks• Riverwalk/FreedomPark

Special / Cultural / Heritage

• Port Abino Lighthouse• OldFortErie• Mather Arch• Niagara Parkway• FlintlockBay

Waterfront Destination Park Waterfront AccessMaintainedSandy/RockyBeach

Waterfront AccessNotMaintainedSandy/RockyBeach

Waterfront AccessNatural/Rocky

Waterfront Urban Park Special / Cultural / Heritage

5. Bay Beach 12. Windmill Point Road South8. Maple Leaf Park

2. Point Abino Lighthouse25.Riverwalk&FreedomPark15. Buffalo Road

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyExamples of classification of waterfront points of interest

21. Waverly Beach / Erie Beach Park

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategySite Inventory

21

Site Type: Waterfront Destination Park

How is the site used?

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyExample of inventory sheet on each waterfront point of interest

For Discussion:• Lake Erie shoreline is exposed to wave and ice action and storm surge • StormsurgecansignificantlyincreasethewaterlevelsonNiagaraRiver• Development of dynamic beaches is restricted by NPCA policies • NofillinginNiagaraRiverisallowedforadditionalboatlaunches/facilities• Possibilities for enhanced boating facilities: lee side of Point Abino at

existing facility at Buffalo Yacht Club, at existing launch ramp at foot of RidgewayRd.,nearfootofBuffaloRd.,FlintlockBay

For Discussion:• wayfindingandsignageonalllevelsof

roads• public awareness• water’sedgewalk-continuous/loop• identificationofroadsprovidingwaterfront

access

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyExamples of current signage/wayfinding

For Discussion:

• focusforintensificationofresidential,mixed use and commercial uses connected with waterfront parks

• strengthen connection among focus areas

For Discussion:

• where are the best locations for residential and commercial development?

• where are the best locations for additional recreationalfacilities/attractions

• whatistheTown’srole

Type of Development Market ConclusionPermanent and Seasonal Residential • growth in the permanent residential market (up to 100 new units /

year)• same order of magnitude demand for seasonal units• waterfront locations clearly desirable

Resident-Related Commercial • some demand for additional activities as well to support new residential development (permanent and seasonal)

• order of magnitude estimate is 1 new business per year• range of possibilities: grocery, hardware, clothing, etc.• however, standard retail models changing: big box, on-line• limited potential to be part of commercial waterfront development

Tourism-Related Commercial • analysis shows could be 1-2 new commercial uses per year to support growing tourism demand

• range of possibilities: retail, accommodation, restaurant/bar, marina, arts/crafts

• much better opportunity for this type of use to be part of waterfront development

Recreational Facilities • both residential and tourism markets will want certain types of recreational facilities: parks, playgrounds, trails, golf course facilities, beach and swimming facilities, special event venues, etc.

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyMarket Context for Development

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyDemographic Context

Average household size2.4 persons

29,960(2011)

Current Population 7% of population

of Niagara Region

Slow (static) population growth 0.1% per year over 5-year period

Slower than Region: nearly 1.0% over same period

14,910 Private Dwellings

84% permanent residents

16% seasonal residents

Dimension Fort Erie Region of Niagara Comparison% of population under age 20

21.1% 22.1% Fewer younger

% of population over age 65

20.0% 18.8% More older

Median age 47 44 Slightly olderLanguage most often spoken at home = English

95% 92% Slightly less diverse

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyPopulation Growth

Population Growth

• recent historical growth has been about 100 new homes per year in Fort Erie (from Subdivision Status Report)

• represents a combination of permanent and seasonal residences

• almost 2000 potential units in Registered and Draft Approved Residential Plans- good supply for future

• Official Plan population target up to 2026 for the municipality is 38,000

moderate population growth over next decade

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyBusiness Activity

Associated Business Activity

• population growth will bring with additional commercial demand

• will represent some combination of tourism-oriented businesses as well as resident-oriented commercial activity

represents several new businesses each year

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyTourism

Size of Tourist Market

• Tourism Region is RTO 2: Niagara Region• Hosted 11.8 million tourist visits in 2012 (most recent)• Fort Erie share estimated at 5%: 600,000 tourist visits / year (approx.)

Tourist Market Characteristics: Purpose of Trip

• pleasure: 59%• visit friends & relatives: 31%• shopping: 3%• conventions: 1%• business: 4%• other personal: 2%Total: 100%

Tourist Market Characteristics: When Tourists Come

• 1st Quarter (Jan – Mar) 16%• 2nd Quarter (Apr – Jun) 25%• 3rd Quarter (Jul – Sep): 37%• 4th Quarter (Oct – Dec) 22%Total: 100%

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyTourism

Casinos 14%Historic Sites 12%Any Outdoor/Sports Activity

12%

Boating 2%Golfing 1%Fishing 1%National/Provincial Nature Parks

9%

Museums/Art Galleries 6%Theme Parks 6%Cultural Performances 5%Zoos/Aquariums/Bo-tanical Gardens

4%

Sports Events 3%Festivals/Fairs 3%

Tourist Market Characteristics: What They Do

Length of Stay Tourist Visits % of TotalDay Trips (0 nights) 7,394,900 63%1 night 2,363,900 20%2 nights 1,256,000 11%3 nights 452,600 4%4 nights 171,300 1%5 nights 80,800 1%6 - 9 nights 57,900 <1%10+ nights 38,600 <1%

Tourist Market Characteristics: How Long They Stay

Average Visitor Spending in Region $ AmountAverage per person $150Average per person per overnight visit $279Average per person per night $145Average per person per same-day visit $72

Tourist Market Characteristics: How Much They Spend$$

Expenditure Category Amount % of TotalFood & Beverage (Total) $ 568,389,000 32%Food & Beverage at Stores $ 121,091,000 7%Food & Beverage at Restaurants/Bars

$447,297,000 25%

Accommodation $461,949,000 26%Recreation/Entertainment (Total) $273,742,000 15%Recreation $99,003,000 6%Culture $174,740,000 10%Transport (Total) $241,765,000 14%Public Transport $29,526,000 2%Vehicle Rental $18,012,000 1%Vehicle Operations $184,179,000 10%Local Transport $10,048,000 1%Retail/Other (Total) $221,094,000 13%Clothing $175,022,000 10%Other Retail $46,073,000 3%Total Visitor Spending in Niagara Region (2012)

$1,766,940,000 100%

Fort Erie Waterfront StrategyTourist Market Characteristics: What They Spend It On


Workshop Activity #1

What are the key principles or over- arching pillars that should guide the

Waterfront Strategy?

Add information that is missing or incorrectly identified on each of the framework maps. Provide your thoughts in answer to these questions:

• What are specific principles that should guide recommendations for each of the frameworks?

• What are the key opportunities to consider for each of the frameworks?

• What are the concerns with respect to each of the frameworks?


Natural Heritage

Parks, Open Space &

Waterfront Access



NeighbourhoodsBoating

Vision

Principles

Recommendations

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Workshop Activity #2Review the inventory maps for each of the frameworks:

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