appendix a – public engagement results · option 11 - upgrade st. charles park wading pool $...

Appendix A – Public engagement results

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All Options (In-person and online)

Rank Project Selection* 1 Upgrade wading pool (Assiniboia West Community Centre - Buchanan Site) 181 1 Offleash dog area 181

3 Upgrade existing path on the east side of Sturgeon Creek Add lighting along the path 131

4 New path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek New 1.8 m wide asphalt path 129

5 Voyageur Park redevelopment 110

6 New outdoor fitness equipment a. Three fitness nodes 106

7 New outdoor fitness equipment b. One callestetic fitness node 101

8 Upgrade existing path on the east side of Sturgeon Creek Upgrade the existing 2.4 m wide gravel path to a 3.5 m wide asphalt path 96

8 Vimy Park courts renewal 96 8 Bernadine Stradford Park redevelopment 96 8 Corbett Park play structure redevelopment 96

12 Crestview Village courts renewal 87 13 Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment 81

14 New north/south path through Voyageur Park Add lighting along the path 77

14 Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment 77

16 New path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek New 1.8 m wide gravel path 52

17 New north/south path through Voyageur Park New 3 m wide asphalt path 46

* Selection represents the number of times an option was included in a group’s plan at the in-person workshops or an individual’s plan in the online budget allocator survey.

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181 181

131 129

110 106 101 96 96 96 96 87

81 77 77

52 46

All Options (In-person and online)

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Path Options (In-person and online)

Rank Project Selection*

1 Upgrade existing path on the east side of Sturgeon Creek

Add lighting along the path 131

2 New path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek

New 1.8 m wide asphalt path 129


Upgrade the existing 2.4 m wide gravel path to a 3.5 m wide asphalt path 96

4 New north/south path through Voyageur Park



New 1.8 m wide gravel path 52


New 3 m wide asphalt path 46 Playground Options (In-person and online)

Rank Project Selection* 1 Voyageur Park redevelopment 110 2 Bernadine Stradford Park redevelopment 96 2 Corbett Park play structure redevelopment 96 4 Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment 81 5 Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment 77

Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball Options (In-person and online)

Rank Project Selection* 1 Vimy Park courts renewal 96 2 Crestview Village courts renewal 87

Other Options (In-person and online)


3 New outdoor fitness equipment

a. Three fitness nodes 106


b. One callestetic fitness node 101


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All Projects (Online only)


3 Upgrade existing path on the east side of Sturgeon Creek Add lighting along the path 131

4 New path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek New 1.8 m wide asphalt path 127

5 Voyageur Park redevelopment 107

6 New outdoor fitness equipment a. Three fitness nodes 103

7 New outdoor fitness equipment b. One callestetic fitness node 98

8 Upgrade existing path on the east side of Sturgeon Creek Upgrade the existing 2.4 m wide gravel path to a 3.5 m wide asphalt path 94

8 Corbett Park play structure redevelopment 94 10 Bernadine Stradford Park redevelopment 93 11 Vimy Park courts renewal 92 12 Crestview Village courts renewal 84 13 Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment 79

14 New north/south path through Voyageur Park Add lighting along the path 77

15 Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment 75

16 New path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek New 1.8 m wide gravel path 52

17 New north/south path through Voyageur Park New 3 m wide asphalt path 46


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All Projects (In-person only)

Rank Project Selection* 1 Offleash dog area 4 1 Vimy Park courts renewal 4 3 Voyageur Park redevelopment 3


a. Three fitness nodes 3


b. One callestetic fitness node 3 3 Bernadine Stradford Park redevelopment 3 3 Crestview Village courts renewal 3


New 1.8 m wide asphalt path 2


Upgrade the existing 2.4 m wide gravel path to a 3.5 m wide asphalt path 2 8 Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment 2 8 Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment 2 8 Corbett Park play structure redevelopment 2

12 Upgrade wading pool (Assiniboia West Community Centre - Buchanan Site) 1






New 1.8 m wide gravel path 0


New 3 m wide asphalt path 0


Appendix B – Workshop data

ST. JAMES COMMUNITY PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS Workshop Budget Planning

Group 1 – Monday, October 7, 2019

Option Selected Cost Notes

Option 12 - Offleash dog area $ 175,000

Option 4 - Crestview Village tennis courts renewal $ 470,000

Option 6 - Bernadine Stratford Park redevelopment $ 260,000

Option 11 - Upgrade St. Charles Park Wading Pool $ 350,000

Option 8 - Voyageur Park redevelopment $ 120,000

Additional option ideas

Lumsden Park and Isbister Park Pond clean-ups -

Path from Cavalier Drive to the Perimeter Highway along Saskatchewan Avenue.

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Path from Saskatchewan Avenue to Portage Avenue and the Harte Trail along the Perimeter Highway

-

Total Budget ($1.4 million or under) $ 1,375,000

Number of Ballots 15


Notes

· Bernadine Stradford Park o Concrete is unsafe/different levels

· Crestview Tennis Courts o Closest basketball court o No parking issue? o Currently not useable

· Sturgeon Creek Path (west)/lights o Already an informal path o Put path by the Perimeter where there is nothing o Destroying nature/ecosystem? o Light pollution

· Dog park o Lots of dogs in the area o Nothing nearby as of now

· Wading pool upgrade · New idea: path from the Perimeter to Sask

o $700,000 for a gravel o Almost one million for asphalt





Option 5 - Vimy Park Tennis and Pickleball court $ 170,000

Option 9 - Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment $ 95,000

Option 13a - Individual fitness equipment nodes $ 60,000 Place along the east path

near the Crestview Courts.

Option 13b - Outdoor calisthenics fitness node $ 70,000 Place along the east path

near Silver Avenue.

Option 6 - Bernadine Stradford Park redevelopment $ 260,000

Option 7 – Corbett Park play structure redevelopment $ 110,000

Total Budget ($1.4 million or under) $ 940,000



Notes

• Options 1, 2 and 3 o No paths, no lights o Lights discourage wildlife o Keep natural

• Option 4 o No

• Option 5 o Yes, enlarge if possible o Chain fencing is good now

• Option 6 o Yes

• Option 7 o Yes

• Option 8 o No – Voyageur park has swings and 2 play structures

• Option 9 o Unsure – probably yes

• Option 10 o No – keep as greenspace

• Option 11 o Yes

• Option 12 o Yes – add trees

• Option 13 o Yes – put by Option 2 and Option 4

• Option 14 o Plant trees in sloping area re: creek




Option 12 - Offleash dog area $ 175,000 Lakewood Rec – alternative location


Option 4 - Crestview Village tennis courts renewal $ 470,000

Option 1 - New Sturgeon Creek greenway path $ 420,000

Option 10 - Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment $ 145,000

Additional option ideas


A smaller redevelopment of Bernadine Stratford Park as an alternative to Option 10




Notes

· Option 1 asphalt west side o Lighting generally opposed o Environmental study of the effects of 24hr lighting on wildlife

· Option 4 and Option 5 o Tied

· Option 12 dog park o Lakewood rec – alternative location

· Option 6 or Option 10 · Option 8

o Honourable mention




Option 5 - Vimy Park Tennis and Pickleball court $ 170,000 Add basketball if possible

Option 1 - New Sturgeon Creek greenway path west side of Sturgeon Creek

$ 525,000 Asphalt path

Option 2 - Upgrade existing Sturgeon Creek greenway path east side of Sturgeon Creek

$ 475,000 No lighting

Option 10 - Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment $ 145,000



Number of Ballots 9


Notes

· How will Bruce Oak Centre tie in? · No lighting on east pathway · Basketball rather than tennis court renewal


Group 1 – Thursday, October 10, 2019



Option 4 - Crestview Village tennis courts renewal $ 470,000 Could there be parking

instead of tennis courts


Option 7 - Corbett Park play structure redevelopment $ 110,000

Option 13b - Outdoor calisthenics fitness node $ 70,000 At Voyageur Park

Option 13a - Individual fitness equipment nodes $ 60,000 At Vimy Courts


Option 9 - Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment $ 95,000


Number of Ballots N/A


Notes

Option 4

· Would like parking, especially for basketball because more people can play on a court at one time than tennis

· There is a very bright light at the Crestview Village courts. Can this be removed?

Option 7

· The tot lot is in very poor shape

Pathways

· Preference for gravel pathways because it feels like you’re not in the city. · The cost is so high for pathways that the group would rather have other upgrades · If the east side pathway is paved, would not like lights · Lights will have impacts on birds and small mammals like minks

Option 8

· Very large, underutilized space · Could there be a better use for the space, for example fitness equipment?

Option 11

· It is a lot of money for what you get

Option 9

· Very sad park · There is a beautiful park across the creek already · But a lot of kids live in the apartments surrounding the park

Option 6

· A playground for ages 2-12 would be better for the area around Manitoba Housing · It would see a lot of use


Group 2 – Thursday, October 10, 2019


Option 2 - Upgrade existing Sturgeon Creek greenway path $ 475,000 No lighting

Option 13a - Individual fitness equipment nodes $ 60,000

Option 13b - Outdoor calisthenics fitness node $ 70,000


Additional option ideas Heritage Victoria Community Centre tennis, pickleball and basketball courts

$ 640,000 (Option 4 + Option 5)

Combine Option 4 + Option 5 and located at Heritage Victoria Community Centre


Number of Ballots N/A


Notes

Appendix C – Online budget allocator survey data

Respondents: 339

Budgets

This report includes data from the budget submissions

Default CategoryPathways

1. New Sturgeon Creek Greenway path on the west side of Sturgeon Creek (blue line)

New 1.8 metre wide asphalt path. 127

New 1.8 metre wide gravel path. 52

2. Upgrade existing Sturgeon Creek Greenway path on the east side of SturgeonCreek (orange line)

Upgrade the existing 2.4 metre widegravel path to a 3.5 metre wideashphalt path.

94

Add lighting along the path. 131

3. New north/south path through Voyageur Park (red line)

New 3 metre wide asphalt path. 46

Add lighting along the path. 77

Tennis, pickleball, basketball

4. Crestview Village courts renewal

Includes replacement with onebasketball court and twotennis/pickleball courts. Old ashphaltremoved and replaced with grass.

84

5. Vimy Park courts renewal

Includes new tennis/pickleball courts,and new chain link fencing.

92

Playgrounds

6. Bernadine Stratford Park redevelopment

Includes ramped play structure for 2-12 years of age, swing set, picnictable, benches, trees, pathwayrenewal with ashphalt, and old largeasphalt area replaced with grass.

93

7. Corbett Park play structure redevelopment

Includes play structure for 0-5 years ofage, swing set, picnic table, bench, 94

trees, and small ashphalt path.

8. Voyageur Park redevelopment

Includes swing set, picnic table,sandbox, pathway renewal withashphalt, and old large asphalt areareplaced with grass.

107

9. Kirby/Setter Park redevelopment

Includes play structure for 0-5 years ofage, swing set, picnic table, bench,and new granular path.

79

10. Bernadine Crescent Park redevelopment

Includes new ashphalt pathway,seating nodes and benches, playstructure for 5-12 years of age, swingset and picnic table.

75

Other

11. Upgrade wading pool (Assiniboia West Community Centre - Buchanan Site)

Include new spray features andrubberized surfacing, new asphaltpathway from parking lot, increasedseating and landscaping.

180

12. Offleash dog area at Sturgeon Road Athletic Fields (blue line)

Includes fencing, seating, onsiteparking (existing), waste bins, noticeboard, pathways and an open fieldarea.

177

13. New outdoor fitness equipment

Includes 3 fitness nodes (5 pieces ofequipment), no pathways.

103

Includes one large node withcallisthenic fitness equipment,granular seating area, benches andbike rack.

98

Demographic Questions

How would you describe your relationship to the St. James neighbourhood? (Checkall that apply.)

I live here 309 45.64 %

I work here 67 9.90 %

I travel through here 92 13.59 %

I use the parks and/or recreationamenities here

209 30.87 %

What is your age?

Under 18 0 0.00 %

18 - 34 87 25.97 %

35 - 55 178 53.13 %

55+ 70 20.90 %

How did you hear about this project? (Check all that apply.)

Newspaper advertisement 10 2.28 %

Email invitation 77 17.58 %

Public Engagement Newsletter 34 7.76 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter) 189 43.15 %

Word of mouth 68 15.53 %

Project website 14 3.20 %

News story 29 6.62 %

Other 17 3.88 %

What are the first three characters of your postal code?

R2Y 252 75.00 %

R3H 2 0.60 %

R3J 50 14.88 %

R3K 23 6.85 %

R3R 2 0.60 %

Other 7 2.08 %

Comments

This report includes data from unverified budget submissions

ITEM COMMENTS

Category Item Option User Comment On

Pathways

2. UpgradeexistingSturgeonCreekGreenwaypath on theeast sideofSturgeonCreek(orangeline)

Upgrade theexisting 2.4metre widegravel path to a3.5 metre wideashphalt path.

I live within the neighborhood, and people will bethrilled to see the pathway asphalted on this side. Thewest side already have a very calm traffic into wherethey can use the existing road. Not to say that theyhave already a sidewalk. Its a redundancy . And at thesame time more expensive.

Tue Sep2418:18:452019

Pathways


Add lightingalong the path.

Lights are important for safety. People will utilize morethe pathway if they feel secured. The west side alreadyhave existing lights. The job is done on that sidealready. They even have a new pathway alongsaskatchewan avenue. Please improve the courts andthe existing pathway on the east.

Tue Sep2418:18:452019

Tennis,pickleball,basketball

4.CrestviewVillagecourtsrenewal

Includesreplacementwith onebasketball courtand twotennis/pickleballcourts. Oldashphaltremoved andreplaced withgrass.

Should be a priority as structure exists already.Basketball and tennis are sports that everbody enjoystogether with hockey.

Tue Sep2418:18:452019


5. VimyPark courtsrenewal

Includes newtennis/pickleballcourts, and newchain linkfencing.

Fences needs to be updated as it can be a danger forpeople who are playing especially the kids. And aswell to the motorists who might be hit with loose balls iffence are not fixed.

Tue Sep2418:18:452019

Pathways


Upgrade theexisting 2.4metre widegravel path to a3.5 metre wideashphalt path.

People uses this path all season long. Would be niceto have it asphalted for everybody. The west sidealready have an existing roadway and pathway.

WedSep 2516:51:452019

2. UpgradeexistingSturgeon

Pathways

CreekGreenwaypath on theeast sideofSturgeonCreek(orangeline)


Lights would be good for added safety and security.More people will utilize the path if they feel secured.

WedSep 2516:51:452019


4.CrestviewVillagecourtsrenewal

Includesreplacementwith onebasketball courtand twotennis/pickleballcourts. Oldashphaltremoved andreplaced withgrass.

Basketball and tennis are 2 sports that are gainingpopularity in Winnipeg. Kids and teens will be excitedto have this facilities upgraded.

WedSep 2516:51:452019




Fences needs upgrading as worn out due to poormaintenance. It will be safer for both people whoutilizes the court and the motorists in sask avenue.

WedSep 2516:51:452019

Pathways

1. NewSturgeonCreekGreenwaypath on thewest sideofSturgeonCreek(blue line)

New 1.8 metrewide asphaltpath.

This is needed to make for more comfortable andconvenient cycling and walking options. Also, why isthis so narrow? Should it not be consistent with multi-use paths under the pedestrian and cycling strategies?If this is actually used in earnest by community, it willquickly become crowded. I've already experienced thisalong the new path that runs parallel to TachÃ© in St.Boniface. Also, please make sure this path canconnect to Voyageur Ave, and then to the belowproposed north-south Voyageur Park pathway. TheseAT upgrades are definitely needed, and Winnipeg hasalready missed too many opportunities to have aconnected AT network. If these gaps are overlooked, itwill not have nearly the same return on investment.

Fri Sep2702:21:592019

Pathways

3. Newnorth/southpaththroughVoyageurPark (redline)

New 3 metrewide asphaltpath.

Yes! This would dramatically decrease walking/cycling distances while increasing comfort and safety.Consider how much longer it would take to cycle fromone end of the red line to the other, using the roads- it'sprobably twice as long! Also, please connect this to theproposed west-side of Sturgeon Creek path viaVoyageur Ave (could be a neighbourhoodgreenway?). Winnipeg seems to be getting bikeinfrastructure finally but has a habit of overlooking keyconnections that prevent them from being used to theirfull potential, particularly by children, who stand tobenefit the most from these but whose families may notallow them to ride on roads. An all ages and abilitiesnetwork, which I believe is referred to in the Pedestrianand Cycling Strategies, should not be overlookingthese basic ideas that can keep people away, andlead to people saying "Nobody uses these paths! Whata waste of money".

Fri Sep2702:21:592019

Other

12.Offleashdog areaatSturgeonRoadAthletic

Includesfencing,seating, onsiteparking(existing), wastebins, noticeboard,

Would be a great social space for people! Also, I lovehow this is connected to many of the new area multi-use paths. It's a win for the community.

Fri Sep2702:21:592019

AthleticFields(blue line)

pathways andan open fieldarea.

Other

13. Newoutdoorfitnessequipment

Includes onelarge node withcallisthenicfitnessequipment,granularseating area,benches andbike rack.

All equipment in one place is so much morepreferable. It becomes more social (can work out withothers in a circuit), becomes a meeting hub, and savestime. Please don't do a "fitness trail" like in AssiniboinePark, or the similar one being installed around Bunn'sCreek. By all means, include some kind of loop forrunning, but don't force people to if they want to crankout some high intensity chin-ups and dips. I LOVE thenode set near the Northeast Pioneer's greenway. Itmight be a good idea to consult with "Winnipeg StreetWorkout & Calisthenics" community on Facebook, ifyou haven't already :) They are heavy users of thesespaces and may have some suggestions on how tomake them even better.

Fri Sep2702:21:592019

Pathways



It gets dark very early in the evening during the wintermonths making this trail feel unsafe to use. Lightingwould increase the 'availability' of this trail, andimprove the safety. A gravel trail with lighting would getmuch more use than an asphalt trail with no lighting.There are already many pathways, sidewalks andcommunity roads that are paved for strollers andwheelchairs. An asphalt trail that is not necessary.

Mon Oct702:22:182019

Pathways

3. Newnorth/southpaththroughVoyageurPark (redline)


Lighting improves safety and accessibility. (Manypeople - especially women do not use trails after dark)

Mon Oct702:22:182019




If people want a tennis court and pickleball court, thisis the more affordable one. (I do not foresee a lot ofpeople using either of the proposed courts).

Mon Oct702:22:182019

Pathways

1. NewSturgeonCreekGreenwaypath on thewest sideofSturgeonCreek(blue line)

New 1.8 metrewide asphaltpath.

it would be a better walkway as at time the grass wouldbe overgrown and when walking the long grass wouldmake your legs itchy if you are wearing shorts

Fri Oct1118:21:352019

BUDGET COMMENTS

User Comment On

I am all for more lighting on paths as I feel crime in the area is on an uprise.

Tue Sep2414:42:102019

I like that the city re-asphalted the Sturgeon Creek trail between Lonsdale and Sturgeon Rdthis summer. It would have been good to make it a bit wider though.

Tue Sep2415:31:062019

Our area is revitalizing with new young families moving in. Let's make sure we have amenitiesfor their leisure time.

Tue Sep2415:36:222019

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make St. James (our area) a more accessible safeplace to live with activities both for children and adults.

Tue Sep2415:56:482019

Iâ€™m veru excited at the idea that my sonâ€™s playground and wading pool will berefurbished! It has been a very very long time and those kids all deserve it!!

Tue Sep2417:01:122019

#1 choice is dog park!!

Tue Sep2417:15:252019

What a great process. Easy and meaningful way to engage the community in decisions.

Tue Sep2417:37:122019

Looking forward for the results.

Tue Sep2418:18:452019

Yay for park improvements!!!!!! So badly needed!!!

Tue Sep2419:22:342019

Looking forward to these improvements - we should do this every year. :) Our householdincludes, 33y/o, 33y/o, 8y/o, 3y/o, 2y/o Thank you,

Tue Sep2419:29:032019

Improvements to the trail system will not only benefit people for recreation purposes but alsoimprove active transportation, improving people's health and result in a reduction of greenhouse gases.

Tue Sep2420:03:522019

Thanks for this opportunity. Not an easy decision!

Tue Sep2420:08:132019

put a park where the vimy arena is, why fix up the area if you are putting a drug facility here.

Tue Sep2420:29:152019

I would like to see more walking bike paths with lights.

Tue Sep2421:02:572019

Suggest trees to be planted beside the walkway beside Silver Avenue. Shade would beappreciated.

Tue Sep2423:59:512019

This still leaves us without an indoor arena with free, supervised public pleasure skating.

WedSep 2500:18:222019

I have worked and lived in the st james area off and on for 28 years. The kids and adults wouldall benefit greatly from improvements made in this area. There are alot of great areas in the

WedSep 2500:53:21

area and i feel improvements would only inmprove the base that we already have built. 00:53:212019

Thanks for the opportunity to express my opinions.

WedSep 2501:07:052019

Not sure why this wasnâ€™t done in 2013 when Vimy Arena was being considered forclosure. That area could have been included in being repurposed with recreational facilities.Unsure why pathway enhancements are included in consideration for this $1.4 million. How doother areas in the city get pathway enhancements without having a recreational facility closed?

WedSep 2501:22:042019

I couldn't tell from the survey where the proposed outdoor exercise equipment would belocated. Maybe I missed something. Thanks for the opportunity to contribute.

WedSep 2501:38:122019

We could really use an indoor rink. We would like to see one sooner than later. St. James,Assiniboia seems to be behind a lot of other areas of the city.

WedSep 2502:25:412019

Some of the playgrounds and facilities are not clear e.g. Crestview Village.

WedSep 2502:36:042019

As promised by the Centre Point project and walking path and a wall of trees to stop the noisethat is created by the increased semi trucks traffic.

WedSep 2513:00:272019

I am very impressed with this survey. The photos are helpful, and I believe it is a wonderfulthing that community leaders are providing citizens with an opportunity for their voices to beheard.

WedSep 2514:37:162019

Thank you for this survey. Please note that at least one of the selections I made (Kirby/Setterpark) was solely because it fit within the available budget...I preferred other options over thispark, but the other options put my total expenditure over the $1.4M allotted. I appreciate theway this survey presents us with the competing priorities and limited budget faced by cityplanners looking to make these decisions. Looking forward to the community workshops!

WedSep 2514:49:042019

I don't have children so my views may be different but I made my choices based off of what myfriends with young children have told me. The upgraded splash pads throughout the city areworth the drive for a lot of my friends and it'd be great to have one (or more than one!) in theneighborhood, especially given the fact that families with young children make up a significantpart of our demographics.

WedSep 2515:10:572019

Will there be improvements to services for seniors in St. James

WedSep 2516:39:192019

Hope upgrades will be done soon!

WedSep 2516:51:452019

Priority one for me, and many others, would be a completely fenced in dog park. The city doesnot have one that is ENTIRELY fenced. Every other major city seems to. This would be myhighest ranking wish.

WedSep 2518:36:312019

Live here, grew up here now raising my own child here, feel items that benefit families arehuge and keep people active. With a 2 year old she would benefit from a lot of these things

Thu Sep2604:05:422019

I think one item that would be a great addition is a washroom alone the path of sturgeon creek.You could have port a pods and have a scan card access as to keep the cost and Maintenance

Thu Sep2604:35:50

down. 04:35:502019

Great idea

Thu Sep2611:18:162019

Would be great to see some development on the East side of Sturgeon Creek. Asphaltpathway would be great!!

Thu Sep2613:55:062019

I spent the money for improvements that I would use. I oppose adding a path on the oppositeside of the creek because part of the beauty of the creek is that itâ€™s natural.

Thu Sep2616:05:082019

We have 2 kids and potentially 1 more on the way, so access to parks and sidewalks to walkon would be extremely and highly appreciated. Thank you.

Thu Sep2623:54:282019

The City of Winnipeg should be adding cycling lanes to all sidewalks and call them pedestrianways while completing street renovation projects. Get rid of boulevards that have grass asmost of that grass dies during the winter due to snow plowing. Please make the plans for asubway system or light rail transit. All the major cities in Canada have them, but Winnipeg. Weare lagging behind most cities and our economy is taking a hit for it. The city would not requireto repair bridges or build over or under passes. Waterloo, Ontario has a light rail transit with apopulation of 113,000 people, but Winnipeg doesn't? Does that make sense? A subwaysystem can go east to west and north to south connecting all major malls, and institutions (U ofM, U of W, RRC, etc.) Winnipeg, was once known as the gateway to the west is now the garagesale capital of Canada. If it isn't on sale in Winnipeg, you don't buy the item. It's difficult fordisabled people to get around especially during the winter. Please deal with the panhandlers.Move them along or advertise to the public requesting to not give money to them. The aren'tbuying proper food and possibly buying meth with it. Please secure the metal gratings alongthe sidewalks that surround the trees near the Manitoba Museum. They are being taken andsold for scrap at the local scrap yards.

Fri Sep2701:03:312019

Thanks for the opportunity to share!

Fri Sep2702:21:592019

A clearing along sturgeon creek to take the kids fishing with lighting would be amazing

Fri Sep2702:54:562019

Definitely donâ€™t want a west side path . Please make the east side accessible. Would liketo see the rest spent on a bit geared towards the different ages.

Fri Sep2703:21:092019

A few water fountains along the path are needed for people on long runs. Some shade treeswould also help. It is pretty exposes to the sun for those who are running, but is one ofwinnipegâ€™s best runs, otherwise.

Fri Sep2715:24:062019

I think that more fitness equipment and recreation for kids 12+ need to be added to the area my8 and 14 year olds are bored. We need skate/bike paths close to home.. We need water fun forolder kids as well as younger.. We need fitness equipment like the ones shown by thehighschools .. We need safe lighting and more ways to entertain our older children..

Fri Sep2717:30:492019

I truly think you need to look at developing parks that are more user friendly fordisabled...access and play . We have tons of great fishing by the Assinaboine River...why notmake a wheelchair friendly access for fishing close to river at one of the numerous parks.

Fri Sep2718:57:142019

Dog park!!! .... also please consider shade areas and more trees

Sat Sep2800:00:02

2019

My 4 year old son requests a pirate ship park please :)

Sat Sep2800:16:322019

I would support improvements to playgrounds but have no personal preference for which oneas I am unfamiliar with them

Sun Sep2913:12:572019

Pickle ball courts would be fully utilized versus tennis courts are not,.

Sun Sep2917:14:362019

A fenced in dog park is really important because as a non dog owner it really sucks to bechased by dogs off leash in the sturgeon field. Itâ€™s

MonSep 3003:50:432019

Of all the items recommended, the off-leash dog park is the most critical element. Hopefully itwill replace the dog park on the riverbank at Bourkevake Park. Our wildlife is in rapid declineand the water's edge is a vulnerable habitat. If we don't conserve their habitats, who will. Ty

MonSep 3016:50:332019

I like the paths but they all cater to along the creek I would like to see more elsewhere closer tome by Buchanan. Thanks

Tue Oct101:01:382019

I would prefer to see alot more trees planted and wild flowers.

Tue Oct103:48:272019

There are so many dogs in this area, an off leash dog park would be wonderful and reduce thedogs that are off leash along the trail which is against regulations.

Tue Oct122:06:022019

An indoor multi purpose facility which includes a skating rink for both hockey and skatinglessons. Itâ€™s an absolute shame we now will have no indoor skating rink in this area andhave to bring our grandchildren to another area of the city to enjoy such activities. Notimpressed by the decision not to fix the Vimy arena.

Wed Oct201:52:182019

I was under budget by $20k and would love to add the 3 fitness equipment modes for $60k tobe over budget by $40k as it Is needed in the are on top of all of the other wonderful options.Thank you so much for allocating these funds to this area. Families and the community willenjoy anything that is selected to be redeveloped.

Wed Oct203:56:592019

Im a cylist. Let others spend the shortfall

Wed Oct214:57:212019

This sounds amazing.looking forward to the improvements for me and my family andneighborhood.

Wed Oct219:43:472019

Any surplus should be spent to upgrade the splash pad at cennential pool

Wed Oct220:37:122019

There is a daycare at hedges school that could really benefit from a new playground.

Wed Oct220:55:172019

This would be amazing for the parents and children in this area! An upgrade is what this area Wed Oct

needs very much and I believe it will keep some of the younger ones out of trouble as well!These kids deserve it! And the closest water area is centennial splash pad! The wading pooluogrades would be a great new asset! Thank you for considering this!

223:25:402019

I have a few questions and concerns regarding the lighting of the trail. There has been a proposal to place artificial lighting on the Sturgeon Creek Trail. This trail runs beside Sturgeon Creek, in some areas only a few feet away from the water. The creek and surrounding area hosts a variety of wildlife species, mammals: beaver, mink, otter, etc, waterfowl: wood duck, mallards, Canadian Geese etc, numerous species of birds such as owls,night hawks, etc and reptiles, insects as well numerous species of plants. Below are my main two questions: 1. Has there been an environmental assessment study done concerning the effects of 24 lighting where the lighting has been proposed? 2. Will 24 hr lighting have a negative effect on the wildlife and plant species that live by the creek? Please be aware that I'm not opposed to trail lighting as I am now retired and an avid cyclist who frequently uses the trails but I do have a strong concern about any negative effects on the environment which includes the plant and wildlife species along this trail. As you are aware the St James ward has been given 1.4 million dollars from the sale of the Vimy Arena for projects and the lighting of the trail is one of the projects proposed. As the money is currently available there is a possibility it may quickly be spent on lighting without an adequate discussion as to the effects of the lighting on the wildlife and plant species. 1. I believe lighting the trail is a proposal only or am I mistaken and the decision has already been made to light the trail? I have a few other questions: First of all a disclosure. I live beside the creek so I have some personal concerns about the lights. As I said earlier I am not opposed to lighting the trail but do have a few concerns 1. Will any trees have to be removed to accommodate the lighting or power cables need for the lights? 2. I assume MB Hydro will have to bury the cable lines so will we lose trees to do this? 3. What side of the trail will the lights be on? I worry about the light pollution in my yard all night and the health effects it will have. 4. If the lights are placed on the trail are they on dusk to dawn 365 days a year? If so can they shut off around midnight? 5. Are the lights the new bright LED's that are like daylight or a subdued yellow incandescent lighting that the city is moving away from? 6. The trails are not cleaned in the winter by the City of Winnipeg and I have observed once the snow falls the trail are infrequently used-sometimes no one uses them for days if the snow is deep enough. Will he lights be on all through the winter months whether or not people use the trail?

Thu Oct302:02:322019

Please ensure that development along Sturgeon Creek is subject to an environmentalassessment. I am particularly AGAINST adding lights along the path that follows the creeksince it will have very detrimental impacts on the wildlife there, especially the wide variety ofinsects along with water fowl and birds who raise their broods along the shores of the creek,the Great Horned Owl family that has so far successfully raised three owlets each year, thenight hawks and bats who feed under the cover of darkness, etc. Humans have managed towipe out a stunning percentage of bird and waterfowl populations since the 70's (in severalclasses more than 50% - please see the Winnipeg Free Press of July 12 2019) and all animalsare struggling to survive in a world where human wishes and development are frequently theonly - selfish - consideration. The loss of "dark" areas in nature is also of grave concern forhumans and wildlife alike (see dailyherald.com article from December 17 2018). So I amimploring you to make a decision to support our precious vulnerable environment above allelse. Finally, there is no need to immediately spend all of the $1.4 million. Why not keep areserve fund for upkeep in the future of these new amenities?

Thu Oct302:24:162019

Iâ€™m so excited for these projects! They will affect our everyday lives for the better

Thu Oct302:51:162019

As a mother I believe we desperately need a splash pad for the kids!

Thu Oct312:02:322019

These options do not exclude the choice to upgrade Vimy arena instead of offloading it to arecovery centre that could have been successful in any other location without removingexisting recreation options for the community.

Thu Oct313:56:332019

It was pointed out to me that lighting up the pathways along Sturgeon Creek would beextremely detrimental to the wildlife in the area. We are already losing far too many birds,ducks, geese and fish due to climate change without adding to their peril. Therefore, I amabsolutely against any plans to light up the walkways.

Thu Oct319:15:142019

Fri Oct 4

Great proposals! 01:23:362019

I think some of the money should be put into the " duck pond" on lumsden. Since I was littlethere has been nothing done with it and it is a eye sore.. I think it should be a splash pad, parkor make it a duck pond again! Thanks

Fri Oct 420:43:172019

Thank you for taking the time to listen to families that live in the area.Fri Oct 420:52:542019

Hopefully that new dog park gets built because people are using the sturgeon creek park asan off leash park . Their dogs chase after the geese /ducks and catch ducklings . I donâ€™tlike that ! Itâ€™s a nature / bird , duck and other animal sanctuary.the sign was mowed downand propped up all twisted maybe 5 years ago .It needs to be bigger so that people are awareof the wildlife preserve. New sign please and bigger ! Perhaps more than one along the creek

Fri Oct 422:45:512019

The Alexander Ross Athletic grounds are a disaster and there was not even an option for repairing it. The way this city is run is ******* embarrassing.

Sat Oct503:36:272019

my leftover $ should be spent on be on benchs along the new paved pathway

Sat Oct504:15:162019

I might have voted for the fitness equipment but the proposed location was not identified.

Sat Oct515:14:022019

I think a disc golf course would benefit the community more, options for such should beprovided

Sat Oct515:19:442019

A splash pad on the creek side of amarynth park would be amazing. The view and setting(w/the creek) would be very nice. There is a big gap between the one on rita and theBuchanan one and there are tons of kids in the apartments and condos on Greenway and alotin Heritage Park also.

Sun Oct601:51:472019

I would like to see a dog park established between the St? James Rods field and the airportfence. This would be an ideal area as it is already partially fenced.

Sun Oct603:01:522019

Appreciate the opportunity to weigh in!

Sun Oct615:24:112019

thanks!

Sun Oct615:45:352019

We have no dog parks close to us and per capita we have the least in Canada. It would be lovely to have this and no have to go to little mountain or in charleswood. Focusing on safe parks and green spaces are extremely important for our environment and our children. We also need to figure out what happens when we place lighting down the paths. What happens to the wildlife whom require the darkness? Will an environmental assessment be completed?Thank you for your time,

Sun Oct616:23:552019

Thank you for the opportunity to have a voice.

Sun Oct619:11:362019

Do not want to see any lights on the path. It's a natural grassland area as the city calls it. City isalready putting s bug dent in the park with the recovery center which doesnt belong in a park

Sun Oct621:07:03

2019

Concerning the renewal of the west side of Sturgeon Creek pathway, I certainly am not in favour of the suggestion of lighting along there nor am I in favour of fencing around the proposed athletic sites. I feel this whole area should be left in a semi rough position for the wildlife that inhabits our creek. To do what you propose, in my opinion, is highly undesirable!!!Thank you.

Mon Oct701:04:462019

Please do not add lights along the sturgeon creek pathways. It is a waste of money and wouldruin the current scenery during walks and runs. If lights are to be added could we make themshort posts that would light up only the pathways and not the whole area with street lights.

Mon Oct702:50:222019

Would love to see the other half of my budget spent at Deer Lodge tennis club, itâ€™s beenover 16 years years since theyâ€™ve done anything to the courts there. Would love to see allof the budget spent at Deer Lodge tennis courts on ness Avenue !! Desperately need windscreens & resurfacing of tennis courts! Also Some minor landscaping around the tennis courtswere shrubs are growing out of the net posts & around fencing! Also new nets, are desperatelyneeded !! Thank you for your consideration.

Mon Oct704:24:242019

An offleash dog park would be great to have!

Mon Oct705:32:382019

Thank you for including community stakeholders in this planning process.

Mon Oct716:41:052019

Definitely need more dog parks to safety walk in

Mon Oct716:47:102019

I heard about this via an anonymous letter in my mailbox. I don't recall any information from thecity.

Mon Oct721:10:312019

Thx

Tue Oct801:33:002019

I live on the border of wolesely and St James and work in Crescentwood so I would not useany of the facilities in the area mentioned in this survey.

Tue Oct802:03:262019

Dog parks should be fenced in completely so it is not a shared space. Also obstacles anddifferent types of areas are very stimulating for dogs and give mental stimulation which is justas important as physical. Unfortunately the other parks Iâ€™ve visited in the city either are justa large section of grass with nothing but space to offer the dogs or donâ€™t have fences whichcause the likelihood of incidents occurring.

Tue Oct805:49:582019

Please do not build another path on west side of sturgeon creek. It is not needed with the pathon the other side and is a small beautiful piece of nature. People always comment how theylike that it is more untouched.

Tue Oct816:44:102019

Thanks for engaging the community!

Tue Oct820:37:262019

As someone who lives directly on the creek beside the facility that is to be built I feel aheightened need to comment on these suggestions, especially considering the city is usingthis 1.4 million dollars to try and appease the community and their upset about this behind thescenes decision that we had no say about. My family and I are 100% opposed to option 1. Wedo not want a path developed directly in front of our backyard. The development of this pathhas the potential to disrupt our view, our access to the creek (which we use multiple times Wed Oct

every day), the natural habitat of the wildlife that reside in the creek, etc. It also doesn't seemlike a practical allotment of resources and money to build a path directly beside the road whenthere is a sidewalk along the road that can also be used. As new residents to the city and thiscommunity we chose our home based upon it's location, which we love. Over the course of thelast year we do not feel our opinions and worries have been heard or validated when it comesto the development of this facility. 1.4 million dollars is a lot of money, and you could completealmost all other options combined if you do not develop the pathways. As someone whoutilizes the paths daily I can attest to the fact that they are perfectly adequate the way theycurrently are, and feel that the money would be better spent on the other projects identified.

Wed Oct901:02:042019

Improved bike and multi-use trails are used for recreation, but also add to the activetransportation infrastructure. This helps to reduce road traffic, reducing wear on our roads aswell as a reduction in green house gas production. Any time that a new path is constructed, oran old one is fixed up, there is a marked increase in foot and bicycle traffic on existing routes..Continuous improvement of our active transportation infrastructure will be needed to supportthe green movement.

Wed Oct919:18:222019

My hope is to see more trees, bushes in all parks and also see a decrease in grass that ismowed along Sturgeon Creek. Too much grass is being cut on the creek side of the asphaltpath between Portage & Ness Ave. Wildflowers are being mowed down too.

Thu Oct1002:16:262019

Very dangerouse to ride bikes down Crestview park Road. Need bike path very badly.

Thu Oct1023:05:212019

What about Hamilton ave by the perimeter highway? There is that long ugly fence separatingthe residential homes and the highway. Why can't you make it like chef Peguis Trail ? Have awalking path with blue spruce trees . You made Centerport and neglected everything else. Itlooks unfinished .

Sat Oct1216:14:012019

I live and teach Kindergarten in the Crestview area and am so excited and impressed with theproposed potential plans. Thank you! Canâ€™t wait to see what happens for the kids of thesecommunities.

Thu Oct1701:05:432019

Dedicated Pickleball courts are required to serve a growing demand of players who have alack of facilities in this area. This area has the largest population of 55+ who want to keepactive, healthy and socially engaged.

Thu Oct1712:34:092019

Instead of two tennis courts with pickle ball courts inserted, may I suggest one tennis court and3 pickle ball courts. 3 pickle ball courts can be fit onto one tennis court simply by running themthe width of the existing tennis court instead of the length. The only additional cost, would be achain link fence separating the tennis court and the pickle ball courts and 3 extra nets. Placinga pickle ball court onto a tennis court takes the enjoyment out of playing pickleball as playersmust carry about 6 balls each so the game isn't interrupted constantly as they chase missedballs all over the tennis courts, which are much larger than pickle ball courts.

Thu Oct1716:12:002019

I am very happy to see these changes being brought up for consideration . I work at hedgesschool in the daycare care. Fairlane children centre. We have been trying to get a descent parkfor years. Corbett park. We would love for our children to have the space to Grow and develop.

Fri Oct1803:22:312019

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St. James Community Parks and Recreation ImprovementsThe City of Winnipeg is inviting residents in the St. James area to provide feedback on options for allocating proposed $1.4 million towards parks and recreation improvements in the neighbourhood to meet the needs of the community.

Join us at a community workshop

Format: Short presentation followed by group discussionsRSVP: Register by contacting [email protected] or 204-986-4243

If you wish to provide feedback online, an online survey is available until October 18, 2019. For inquiries or for those who require alternate formats or interpretation in order to participate, please contact [email protected] or 204-986-4243.

winnipeg.ca/stjamesrec

Date: Monday, October 7, 2019 Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Assiniboia West Community

Centre, 861 Buchanan Blvd.

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019* Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Assiniboia West Community

Centre, 861 Buchanan Blvd.

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St. James Parks and Recreation Improvements

The City of Winnipeg is inviting residents in the St. James area to provide feedback on options for allocating proposed $1.4 million towards parks and recreation improvements in the neighbourhood to meet the needs of the community.

Join us at a community workshop

Date: Monday, October 7, 2019

Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Assiniboia West Community Centre, 861 Buchanan Blvd.

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019

Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Assiniboia West Community Centre, 861 Buchanan Blvd.

Format: Short presentation followed by group discussions

RSVP: Register by contacting [email protected] or 204-986-4243

If you wish to provide feedback online, an online survey is available until October 18, 2019.

For inquiries or for those who require alternate formats or interpretation in order to participate, please contact [email protected] or 204-986-4243.

For more information, visit us online at: winnipeg.ca/stjamesrec

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