Pinky Lewis Public Information Session 3o5y4

JUNE 2010

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

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Norman ‘Pinky’ Lewis Recreation Centre Feasibility Study

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MHPM Project Managers Monteith Brown Planning Consultants

y Introduction to Project Team

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Introduction

y To receive public

recommendations for the refurbishment and expansion of the Norman ‘Pinky’ Lewis Recreation Centre (Pinky Lewis)

y To present preliminary analysis and

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Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting

when attached school closes (built 1981; $226,216 backlog); this will require acquisition of the school parcel.”

“Refurbish and expand Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre

y The following goal was stated for the Pinky Lewis:

Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation and Public-Use Facilities”

y 2008 City of Hamilton “Use, Renovation and

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Study Context

y The DRAFT study indicates: { The City needs part of the Sanford School site { Expand and renovate Pinky Lewis { Strengthen programs, partnerships and for the community

y The City’s plan { Will be developed based on this study

y The School Board’s plan: { To partner with the City in deg the site; { Create a soccer field on part of the Sanford School land;

y Pinky Lewis is on School Board land

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Study Context

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indoor pool (25-metre, 6 lane) and a separate hot pool 3 multi-purpose rooms viewing area / activity space change rooms shared gymnasium with attached Sanford Avenue School

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y Constructed in 1981

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About Pinky Lewis

City programs (aquatics, open gym, dance, cheerleading, etc.) Community programs (karate, family literacy, etc.) Wever Hub Rygiel s for Community Living Niwasa Head Start Program Sports groups (Hamilton Basketball Association, Hamilton Aquatic Club, etc.) Community rentals (birthdays, baby showers, meetings, etc.)

y Additional space for program expansions is needed

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y Well utilized, community-serving facility:

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About Pinky Lewis

To continue to serve the community for the long-run, refurbishment and expansion is recommended

significant lifespan remaining y The facility is generally in good condition, but its design does not meet modern standards (family change rooms, AODA accessibility) y Demolition of Sanford Avenue School in 2010 (attached to Pinky Lewis)

y The pool and centre itself have

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About the Pinky Lewis

2. How can the building be made to meet needs?

1. Define the facility requirements.

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Study Approach

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What should be the focus of facility redevelopment? Consult with stakeholders Evaluate usage Consider space/expansion and community needs concurrently

1. Define the facility requirements

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Study Approach

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Jimmy Thompson Pool / Scott Park Arena Central Memorial Recreation Centre Beasley Community Centre

the Study Area is:

y Within proximity to

located in a high density area within Lower Hamilton.

y The Study Area is

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Area Demographics

Source: 2006 Census

y Average household size is smaller than the City (2.3 v. 2.6)

( $38,007 v. $57,500; after tax)

y Average household income is lower than the City

y Proportion of immigrants is larger than the City (28% v. 25%) and visible minorities (21% v. 14% )

y Older adult population is growing

y Slow population growth

y Study Area population: 20,480

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Area Demographics

y Partnerships

y Evolving facility designs

y Aging infrastructure & increasing facility demands

y Need for accessible facilities

y Unstructured, unscheduled activities

y Physical inactivity / unhealthy lifestyles

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Changing Trends and Expectations

y Office space

y Accessibility for people with disabilities (e.g., ramp to gyms)

y Front entrance design

y Enhanced role as a “community hub”

y Lack of family change room

y Lack of air conditioning

y Range of swimming activities (deep pool, hot pool)

y Daytime programming for older adults

y High demand for child and youth programs (e.g., after-school)

y The school gyms are poorly related to Pinky Lewis

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Pinky Lewis Pressures

health organizations

y Pools are rented on ocassion by swim clubs and

training) has increased by 18% over the same period

y Aquatic registration (swim lessons, advanced

swimming and waterfit increased by 6% over the past three years

y Drop-in participation in recreational (public)

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Aquatic Programs/Facilities

y Recommendations: { Swimming pool and hot pool should remain as is { Renew male and female change rooms and add a new family change room (all accessible), which may also be used by gymnasium s.

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Aquatic Programs/Facilities

y Recommendation: { Develop a double gym (divisible), roughly 8,000 sq. ft. (slightly larger than the existing school gyms)

the viability of retaining the existing Sanford Avenue School gym.

y This report includes a business case assessment of

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Gymnasium Programs/Facilities

and selected evening hours. This can be accommodated within flexible multi-use spaces, the gymnasiums and the pools.

y More seniors programming is needed during daytime

youth activities is largely maxed out.

y Prime time usage (late afternoon, early evening) for

proper space (for activities, storage, supervision, etc.).

y Programs and activities are constrained by a lack of

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Multi-purpose Rooms

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One room for after-school youth program and youth drop-in Ù One computer room Ù One room for general activities and programs; divisible Ù One pre-school room Ù One smaller meeting/activity room

y Recommendations: { Through use of the existing rooms and an expansion, provide a total of 5 multi-purpose rooms (600 to 1,500 sq. ft. each)

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Multi-purpose Rooms

Renew men’s, women’s and add family change rooms Meet AODA accessibility standards

A new, larger kitchen

Possible improvements will be explored at the design stage

Needs to be expanded to better meet needs

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More parking Additional school soccer field

y Exterior Amenities:

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y Office & Storage Space:

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y Entrance & Lobby:

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y Kitchen:

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y Change rooms:

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Other Amenities

2. How can the building be made to meet needs?

1. Understand any issues, obstacles. Define the facility requirements.

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Study Approach

analysis of needs

y 70% increase in space – based on preliminary

y Existing building is worthy of renovation { Change room renovation will be major { Other renovations will be simpler

y Some minor upgrades required for existing building { Repair/renewal of wood siding { Replacement of boilers { Other minor repairs

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Building Assessment

y Use existing parking plus Sanford School parking

Environmental Design (TED)

y Design for Crime Prevention Through

y Create an entrance close to Sanford Ave

y Additions between Pinky Lewis and Sanford Ave.

y Require about half of the Sanford School site

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Site Considerations

Integration of Pinky Lewis, Cathy Wever School and community

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School demolition will be arranged to suit City timing { City budget submission September 2010 { Potential for phasing { Partial vs. complete shut-down { Arrangements with partners { Opportunities for new partners (agencies, community)

y Timing is still to be determined

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y Opportunity for a holistic approach

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Opportunities and Uncertainties

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swimming pool and hot pool (existing) { double gymnasium (new – to replace school gyms) { 5 multi-purpose rooms (some new) { male, female, and family change rooms (re-built) { larger kitchen (new) { improved office and storage space { improved entrance/lobby

y Recommended indoor components:

y Refurbish and expand Pinky Lewis

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Summary of Recommendations

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y Integrate other community partners and uses, where

y Sustainable design and construction

y Reduce barriers to physical accessibility

community hub

y Welcoming atmosphere - it continues to act as a

y Versatile multi-use space

y A modern facility to meet community needs

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Preliminary Design Objectives

y Construction

y Undertake architectural design

y Explore partnership/management options

y Negotiate site arrangements

y Finalize report { Consider public input { Refine space needs { Analyze capital and operating costs

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Next Steps

51002-3048(4)

tonight.

Thank you for Participating!

y Please complete a Comment Sheet and return it

y Questions/Comments?

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