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VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Final Report • June 2013 7.4 Governance Model #3 Strategic Partnerships The long-term success of Victoria Park relies heavily upon its ongoing relationship with user groups and local organizations with a vested interest in the park. Groups could include volunteer organizations, sports organizations, environmental groups, etc. It cannot be stressed enough how valuable volunteerism and community support is for the ongoing success and maintenance of a park. Potential partners could include: »» Kiwanis Club of PEI »» Baseball PEI »» PEI Potters »» Charlottetown Humane Society »» Windsurfing PEI »» Cycling PEI »» Neighbourhood Associations »» Community Garden Association »» Friends of Victoria Park »» Other interested Stakeholders The City should evaluate the various governance models, and adopt an approach that connects best within the existing civic governance framework but still encourages and supports meaningful collaboration with key partners and stakeholders. 102
Final Report • June 2013 Recommended Next Steps In addition to the specific projects or initiatives that will require further study, several key steps for Victoria Park to move forward are outlined below. Adoption of the Comprehensive Master Plan The first step toward implementation of the overall vision for Victoria Park is for Council to adopt the Master Plan in principle. Adoption will formalize the park development process, and will provide the foundation for various park elements to move forward toward realization. Update of the Victoria Park By-law Based on the recommendations of the comprehensive plan, a series of updates may be required to the Victoria Park Bylaw. These changes should be integrated within the first year, to allow for subsequent programming and infrastructure projects to be initiated. A summary of the proposed amendments is included in this comprehensive plan. Undertake Supporting Technical Studies The Victoria Park Comprehensive Plan outlines a long-term vision for the future operation and renewal of major park assets, programs, and facilities, and provides a series of physical projects and management strategies designed to achieve that vision. While many of the projects and initiatives are straightforward and ‘shelf-ready’, some of the projects will require detailed studies to facilitate their implementation. These studies should include construction drawings and associated costing and phasing plans, to allow for realistic budgeting by the City. Schematic Design of the Waterfront Board VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN One of the first technical steps that should be undertaken is the schematic design of the multi-modal boardwalk. Undertaking schematic design of the boardwalk will help to establish more specific costs for budgeting purposes, and will allow for informed phasing decisions. It is important that the schematic design of the boardwalk take into consideration not only issues of sea level rise and shoreline protection, but also the integration of public realm elements such as the look-offs, water access points, unique site features, interpretive installations, and public art. Forest Management Strategy It is recommended that the ongoing forest management plan be assessed and reevaluated on a regular basis to continue to build upon the successes made by the present program. »» Allocate additional resources for staff, equipment, and plant material necessary to support the ongoing forest management objectives. »» Annual Review- reviews by parks staff should occur annually to discuss issues and mitigation strategies, revisit earlier work, and assess upcoming needs. »» Five Year Review- park staff along with local horticultural and silviculture experts should assess the forest’s growth as it relates to the forest management plan. Understanding what is working and what isn’t will provide valuable data for continuing operations. » » Ten Year Review- during the ten year review of the forest management plan, park and city staff, along with silviculture experts, should commission a report to assess the results of ten years of work with an eye toward possible reassignment of resources to further successes or mitigate setbacks. 103
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