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PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE WATERFRONT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Wendy Loevenmark, Landscape Architectural Planner, introduced Trevor McIntyre, Arcadis IBI Group/IBI Group to provide a presentation concerning an update to the Waterfront Strategic Plan.
Mr. McIntyre discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The purpose and need for the update, including community growth, the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift in societal trends, and the need for a flexible and actionable plan;
• The three distinctive shores around Kempenfelt Bay, being the North, West and South Shores;
• A timeline and summary of the engagement process, including stakeholder engagement, public information centres, and public surveys;
• The three pillars of the community vision for the Barrie Waterfront - inclusive, resilient, and activated;
• The specific goals within each pillar that support a balanced and strong waterfront;
• The 10 Strategic Priorities for the Barrie Waterfront;
• A map demonstrating opportunities for enhanced waterfront connectivity and access points to waterfront parks;
• A map demonstrating opportunities for shoreline remediation and environmental protection;
• A map demonstrating opportunities for promoting active transportation and reducing parking needs;
• The three focus areas identified by the community for revitalization, being Spirit Catcher Park, Sam Cancilla Park, and Minet’s Point Park;
• An implementation timeline with short-, medium-, and long-term goals;
• A forecast of the cost associated with the implementation plan, including a breakdown of short, medium, and long-term capital costs; and
• A summary of the process and the resulting strategy that is collaborative, community-led, and will strengthen ongoing plans and initiatives.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions to Mr. McIntyre and City staff and received responses.