Regional Parks Committee 2020

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Regional Parks Committee

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To maintain the health of the Kanaka Creek Watershed’s natural ecosystems through:

 Education

 Community involvement

 Scientific research

 Land preservation

 Partnerships based on stewardship principles

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BEFOR

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Comments; questions?

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Regional Greenways 2050 Plan Gr Mike Redpath

DIRECTOR, REGIONAL PARKS

Jamie Vala

DIVISION MANAGER, PLANNING & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL PARKS

Regional Parks Committee Presentation – November 18, 2020

Boundary Bay Regional Park

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Benefits of Greenways

• Physical and Mental Health

• Climate Change

• Accommodating Urban Growth & Maintaining Livability

• Cultural Awareness

Colony Farm Regional Park

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Regional Greenways 2050 Process

Research Analysis &

Planning

Phase 1

engagement

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2019 2020

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Collaboration with TransLink

• Regional Greenway Network focused on recreation

• Major Bikeway Network focused on transportation

• Complementary networks that extend reach of both

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The region wide seamless network of recreational greenways and trails is the best way to experience the

beauty of the region

Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway

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Regional Greenways

Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway

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Goals

1. Develop and implement the plan collaboratively.

2. Connect people with regionally important natural areas and scenic views.

3. Connect communities and regionally important destinations.

4. Enhance regional ecosystem connectivity by protecting natural areas and enhancing green space along greenways and trails.

5. Provide a diversity of greenway

experiences that are comfortable for most ages and abilities.

6. Support regional economic development

and tourism.

Tynehead Regional Park

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Regional Greenways

Network

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Regional Greenways Network:

Operational Status

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Implementation Framework

Colony Farm Regional Park

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Phase 2 Engagement

• Regional Advisory Committees

• Webinar

• Public questionnaire

• First Nations engagement

• Planning referrals

Tynehead Regional Park

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Questions?

Boundary Bay Regional Park

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Campbell Valley Regional Park

ENGAGEMENT RESULTS & MANAGEMENT PLAN

Lydia Mynott

PARK PLANNER, EAST AREA, REGIONAL PARKS

Regional Park Committee Meeting – November 18, 2020

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Process

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Engagement

• First Nations

• Agencies

• Stakeholders

McLean Pond

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Public Engagement

• Posters, social media, email invitations, physically-distant outreach, webpage and

newspaper advertisements

• 348 Feedback Forms received

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Concept Park Plan

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Regional Parks Committee 2020 - Metro Vancouver

Regional Parks Committee 2020

To maintain the health of the Kanaka Creek Watershed’s natural ecosystems through:

 Education

 Community involvement

 Scientific research

 Land preservation

 Partnerships based on stewardship principles

BEFOR

Comments; questions?

Regional Greenways 2050 Plan Gr Mike Redpath

DIRECTOR, REGIONAL PARKS

Jamie Vala

DIVISION MANAGER, PLANNING & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL PARKS

Regional Parks Committee Presentation – November 18, 2020

Boundary Bay Regional Park

Benefits of Greenways

• Physical and Mental Health

• Climate Change

• Accommodating Urban Growth & Maintaining Livability

• Cultural Awareness

Colony Farm Regional Park

Regional Greenways 2050 Process

Phase 1

engagement

2019 2020

Collaboration with TransLink

• Regional Greenway Network focused on recreation

• Major Bikeway Network focused on transportation

• Complementary networks that extend reach of both

The region wide seamless network of recreational greenways and trails is the best way to experience the

beauty of the region

Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway

Regional Greenways

Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway

Goals

1. Develop and implement the plan collaboratively.

2. Connect people with regionally important natural areas and scenic views.

3. Connect communities and regionally important destinations.

4. Enhance regional ecosystem connectivity by protecting natural areas and enhancing green space along greenways and trails.

5. Provide a diversity of greenway

experiences that are comfortable for most ages and abilities.

6. Support regional economic development

and tourism.

Tynehead Regional Park

Regional Greenways

Network

Regional Greenways Network:

Operational Status

Implementation Framework

Colony Farm Regional Park

Phase 2 Engagement

• Regional Advisory Committees

• Webinar

• Public questionnaire

• First Nations engagement

• Planning referrals

Tynehead Regional Park

Questions?

Boundary Bay Regional Park

Campbell Valley Regional Park

ENGAGEMENT RESULTS & MANAGEMENT PLAN

Lydia Mynott

PARK PLANNER, EAST AREA, REGIONAL PARKS

Regional Park Committee Meeting – November 18, 2020

Process

Engagement

• First Nations

• Agencies

• Stakeholders

McLean Pond

Public Engagement

• Posters, social media, email invitations, physically-distant outreach, webpage and

newspaper advertisements

• 348 Feedback Forms received

Concept Park Plan

Vision

Campbell Valley Regional Park connects people to natural and cultural landscapes. Its river valley, forests, and grasslands

contain a diversity of ecosystems and experiences where visitors

recreate, discover, and experience nature.