Ideas Workshop Posters - City of Port Alberni

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RUSSELL ST.
RIVER ROAD
Waterfront
North Study
Opportunities & Challenges
6.
Tseshaht FN
Band Hall
SOMASS RIVER
Opportunity:
• Existing municipal park with
play features and river access
Issues:
• No parking
• Limited trail connections
River Road
Park
VIS 285
VIS 2384 PH_1
VIS 285
Opportunity:
• Tseshaht Band Hall is within close
proximity to the study area
7.
YEW ST.
BROWN RD.
VIS 2384 PH_2
VIS 285
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The opportunities and challenges listed are based on initial information gathered from conversations, site visits and background documents.
Participants were asked to share their opportunities, ideas or challenges by:
1. Placing a numbered dot on the approximate location of the opportunity or challenge on the map (green for opportunity and red for challenge).
GOLDEN ST.
BROWN RD.
Opportunities:
• River Road is a key transportation corridor
for people travelling to the west coast
• Trail connections could be created
Opportunity:
• Hupacasath Band Hall and House
of Gathering are within close
proximity to the study area
Hupacasath FN
Band Hall
Opportunities:
• Community park with multiple amenities
• Connected to the study area by Kitsuksis
Walkway
2. Writing a brief description of the opportunity or challenge on the sticky notes provided with the corresponding number.
General Comments:
• Camping would be good for people passing through
• Can’t park your camper/ trailer
• Park and playground down at Harbour Quay or Clutesi Haven
• More artwork by local artists along main highway
• First Nation’s Museum on waterfront (ex. Whistler)
• Find space to include Tyee club that was displaced from the torn down PA building if
new buildings are built. Include meeting space for Tyee club, Kiwanis, Search & Rescue,
Port Authority
• Port Everett
• Maritime Heritage Society
• Examples of successful waterfronts: Portland, Stevenston
• Good fishing area – Josephine Street river crossing
• Culture – unique & west coast
• Barclay – tourists, pristine environment
• Caution about swimming
• Concession stands/ mobile vending
• Developing a “camp park” for users of Clutesi Marina. We promote tourism – need
parking area for visitors to site. Sadly lacking sufficient amenities for product promoted
Opportunities:
1. Continue Roger Creek boardwalk. Follow it around to Clutesi Marina. Landscape around it
with interpretive kiosks depicting our tsunami
• A neighbourhood pub
2. We require a high-end RV campground
3. Potentially Farmland, not significant wildlife
4. Old Smokehouse Area – First Nation Menu Restaurant, BQ Section, Culture centre
incorporated with restaurant
• First nations restaurant with garden in the back
5. Commemorate the tsunami with an informative sign and high water marker
• Water taxi to Harbour Quay – South Port or Summer trolley (free ride)
• Johnston Corridor – Pretty ultimate fishing town, themed with underground
lighting. New metal brackets with our species of fish on light posts leading you
down to the river. Realistic art depicting our wildfire. Build in character evolving
from Church that leads you to River Rd where more cultural or West coast style
buildings can be used for commercial
• More art. Realistic looking carved bear with fish in mouth, done by same carver
who did Ultimate Fishing Town Sign.
6. Water transportation – Paper Mill Dam to Clutesi Marina – shuttle transport back
7. Dog park. Nice landscapings to hide from trailer parking
8 Propose funds from sale Catalyst Surplus Lands be applied to overhaul Catalyst
emissions with goal to eliminate stink that gives Port a bad rep and keeps people away
9. More agriculture land to grow fresh vegetables and fruit. Also we can grow grain like flax
seed etc.
11. Camping at Paper Mill Dam
12. Full service resort and marina
• Extend boardwalk from Clutesi Marina to Josephine, extend boardwalk from
Victoria Key to Harbour Quay
13. First Nations commercial fishery and nub, pier and docks
• Build reconstructed FN village in partnership with Hupacasath Band at River Rd &
Josephine like at Hazelton called ‘Ksan (Historical Village and Museum)
14. RV Park and Water park
• Kayak business offers opportunities beyond fishing. Good for families – Find
activities for kids – paddleboats, fishing
15. More First Nations development towards fishing, berths, access for river fisherman
16. Single putter double-ender tour boat in estuary/ river
17. Involve Maritime Heritage Society
18. Bioenergy/ energy park along lines of Swedish models where Catalyst infrastructure
could be utilized
19. Greenhouse & closed contaminant fish farm using heat and steam from mill
20. Aboriginal village fishing site/ techniques demonstration project. Small hatchery with fish/
seafood restaurant and viewing decks
21. Life size chess set! Local arts market
22. A small museum-type place showing the modern history of Port Alberni. Going back
to the 1950’s when Canada’s highest income town was Port Alberni, and all the people
worked in the mill and drove nice cars, like ‘American Graffiti.’ Also talking about the
history of the waterfront and its influence on the economy and town.
Ideas Event Feedback
Challenges:
4. Need for more tidal & side channels to offset the dyking & flood gates
10. Cost of doing environmental site investigation and remediating contamination if found
15. Private properties separate people from waterfront
73. Boat launching takes too long. Commercial selling makes waits longer
23. Continue trail to Roger Creek
24. RV Park
25. Marine themed pub
• 6 lane launch ramp, pull through truck and trailer parking, motel amenities, roundabout
access at corner of Victoria Quay and Roger St.
26. River Road could be a cycling route
27. Could charge for parking
35. Swimming hole across from Naesgaard’s
36. This place is really good for bigger garden where people come in the summer time and
enjoy
37. Bridge at Josephine to continue boardwalk access coming from Clutesi Marina
• Swimming hole at corner of Josephine & River
38. Small aquarium (local species), Bird blind (protection for inclement weather) with
information/ story boards, Promote Stamp Falls fish ladder (a real treasure)
• Catalyst super launch for boats
39. Buy burned out property continue trail, build nice park, keep redwood tree!
40. Catalyst surplus land at should be used for business purpose like sport store for
summer – somewhere people can buy a present or gift
41. Continue First Nation, west coast or wood themed building that can cater to specialty
businesses. Condos above to take full advantage of Arrowsmith & high tourism area
42. Catalyst surplus land – should clean this is nice place for other attraction
43. First Nations fish area. Build bridge across river to continue walkway
45. Blast off the rock at the end of launch put in an additional lane
• Clutesi Marina is good place for business
47. Behind Stirling ball park – small campground area for boaters, areas for vehicle and
trailers (light camping)
48. Create a stunning first nation or west coast show piece to blend and compliment. Sold
as ‘where you can have businesses housed.’ With stunning west coast rockscaping,
areas for gathering, Xmas tree lightup, small stage for events, interpretive spaces
(maybe a small waterfall). Spectacular buildings that say wow!
78. Retain character & add charm. Create a Commercial Home business area with beautiful
landscaping and painted footprints leading you to Roger Creek park which connects to
trails and boardwalk.
78/79. Charming signs outside businesses. Use of decorative wrought iron. Lots of
landscaping and tax incentives for improvements and investments.
79. Build in character down Johnston picking up on the charm on the church. More
landscaping, window boxes, new lamp posts. Make it appear a charming seaside area
that directs you to the water.
97. Remove trees by Ultimate fishing town sign to reveal more view of sign, water and
boats. Continue landscaping along boardwalk. Need more carved art.
98. Carve out a small boat basin with walkway around it. Lots of parking if additional launch
is provided. Good for motel and hotel. Gives a bit of a view for tourists and opens up
more waterfront.
99. Retail waterfall and welcome sign with natural park like background for community use.
Decorative park benches.
100. Light RV overnight accommodation. More truck trailer parking.
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Paper Mill Dam Park
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City Boundary
CITY BOUNDARY
Study Area
STUDY AREA
Clutesi Marina
CLUTESI MARINA
Stirling Field
STIRLING FIELD
Lower Johnson Road
LOWER JOHNSTON ROAD
Catalyst Surplus Land
CATALYST SURPLUS LAND
Existing Trail
Opportunities:
• Natural park with trails and picnic
areas
• On-site caretaker cottage to
monitor park use
• Former gravel quarry, terrain
could provide opportunities
• Largest city-owned waterfront
park
FALLS ST. FALLS ST.
Challenges:
• Park is outside the City boundary
• Relatively disconnected from the
City’s other parks and trails
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OXFORD ST.
VIS 3612
WOODLAND CRES.
VIS 4162
COMPTON RD.
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ORGIA E RD. G
VIS 4098
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Parks and Recreation
Sites
Problem Area
Key Site
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15.
RIVER ROAD
River Road
15.
Challenges:
• Private property exists between the road
and Somass River, limiting access to the
river
• Pedestrian amenities are currently limited
26.
43.
8.
MAY ST.
35.
Opportunity:
• The Somass River is a major recreational
and commercial fishing river
Challenge:
• The river is at risk for Tsunami impacts
Opportunities:
• Potential development site owned by HFN
• Close proximity to main recreation areas
Challenge:
• Site is within the floodplain
3.
13.
Opportunities:
• Significant wildlife area
• Potential agriculture opportunities
exist
Opportunity:
• High quality agricultural lands
(outside the ALR)
9.
4.
JOSEPHINE ST.
37.
4.
13.
12.
SOMASS RIVER
Opportunity:
• Extensive sensitive ecosystems and
habitat for wildlife
• Visible from Victoria Quay
Opportunity:
• City owned land provides potential tourism
and revenue generation opportunities
Challenge:
• Proposed car dealership development will
affect current use of Stirling Field
RIVER ROAD
Opportunities:
• Kitsuksis Trail is a popular accessible
walking, running and dog-walking trail
• Connects Stirling Field with Blair Park
Challenge:
• Poorly connected to the waterfront
14.
Opportunity:
• Former Hupacasath Band Hall
Opportunity:
• Hupacasath viewing platform and trail
connection
Opportunities:
• Major community and tourism
destination
• Location for events including Salmon Fest
• Primary boat launch for the City
Challenges:
• Parking is limited and overflow
parking at Stirling Field is required
• Contributes to traffic issues
Somass Estuary
ALEXANDER RD.
HEASLIP RD.
22.
20.
36.
41.
BEAVER CREEK RD.
14.
27.
73.
Opportunity:
• Existing marina slips are well-used
and in high demand
Challenge:
• Expansion opportunities are
constrained
Kitsuksis
Walkway
45.
Blair Park
KITSUKSIS DYKE
Stirling Field
RIVER ROAD
Clutesi Marina
Opportunities:
• Attractive terminus to Johnston Road, with
public art, heritage features, trails and seating
• Open space and trail connections
• Solid building block for tourism and future trail
connections
Challenge:
• Waterfront trail currently ends at Rogers Creek
7.
46.
38.
100.
47.
25.
48.
Challenges:
• Light industrial land uses do not support tourism
• Current barrier to recreational connections
Opportunities:
• Existing ball field was determined excess
and converted to off-leash dog park
• Location has good visibility from River Road
• Close proximity to multiple recreation
destinations
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Victoria
Quay
Opportunity:
• The City owns land at the mouth of Rogers
Creek that has recreation potential
Challenge:
• Intersection of River Road and Beaver Creek
Road has traffic issues and delays, especially
during summer
97.
21.
MARGARET ST.
5.
10.
VIS 3952
VICTORIA QUAY
GERTRUDE ST.
JOHNSTON RD. JOHNSTON RD.
1.
38.
25.
23.
SOUTHGATE RD.
MARGARET ST.
Johnston Road
GERTRUDE ST.
ELIZABETH ST.
PEMBERTON RD.
ROGER ST.
Catalyst Surplus
Land
10.
Opportunities:
• Key transportation link for people travelling
through Port Alberni to the West Coast
• Existing on-street parking
• Several buildings with strong architectural
character have been retained and re-purposed
lending style cues for future development
Challenges:
• Street trees are aging and will require renewal
• Existing utility lines contribute to visual clutter
• Expansive parking lots front onto Johnson
Road, creating a car-oriented character
• Northport commercial area is currently exempt
from the City’s Floodplain Bylaw
• Northport commercial must be balanced with
Uptown and Highway commercial areas
STAMP AVE.
LEASE AREA
S.D.70
ADELAIDE ST.
Opportunities:
• Well-used recreation area with trails,
sensitive ecosystems and amenities
• Existing mature vegetation
Challenge:
• Currently, no trail connection between
Glenwood Park and the waterfront
2. 42.
98.
40.
19. 18.
39.
44.
Opportunity:
• Existing brownfield site with
redevelopment potential
HELEN ST.
Opportunity:
• Alberni Elementary School
is an activity hub
Opportunity:
• E&N Railway is a key transportation
link and a tourist asset
78.
79.
MERRIFIELD RD.
Opportunity:
• Small business development on
cross-streets creates mixed-use
development
Opportunity:
• Existing brownfield site with
redevelopment potential
99.
Opportunity:
• The City owns parkland along Rogers
Creek that could provide opportunities
for future trail connections
E&N RAILWAY
Roger’s Creek
& Glenwood
Park
Opportunities:
• Existing waterfront building that is
currently leased
• 25 acres of surplus land that could
be considered for a complimentary
use to Catalyst operations
Challenges:
• No contaminated sites review
has been completed; however,
historical records do not indicate
major industrial land uses on this
site
• Future land use proposals would
need to ensure compatibility with
adjacent industrial land uses
• Overnight uses (eg. housing,
hotels) would likely be prohibited
• Subdivision of the property would
require environmental review