Main presentation from Oct 13, 2011 HRM Stadium Public Consultations.

1. CONSULTATION
Session 2: DESIGN & LOCATION

2. CONSULTATION
OVERVIEW OF CONSULTATIONS
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3. CONSULTATION
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2.
Public Conversation 1:
What's COOKING around the Stadium now?
Harvest themes & insights
3. Architect Input on the DESIGN ELEMENTS of the stadium
.
Public Conversation 2:
What are the essential elements that we want in the
Stadium?
Harvest key themes
4. Input on location Selection Criteria (Technical & Business)
Vote with your feet
Harvest thoughts and opinions
5. Closing
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4. CONSULTATION
THEMES FROM LAST NIGHT
What's Cooking?
On Ice On the Fence On Fire
Too Big? Partners? Central Location
Mistake? Who is it for? Multi-purpose
(Moncton?) What is the need? venue (all year
Cost? Is it sustainable? round)
Other projects? Build it and they
will come
Think Big!
Community
Halifax Pride
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5. CONSULTATION
THEMES FROM LAST NIGHT
PUBLIC’S VISION
Community Oriented
Economic Sustainability
Access and Transportation
Jobs and Prosperity
Civic Pride and Revitalization
Multi-purpose, Multi-use, Multi-sport
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8. CONSULTATION
What's cooking for you and in
Halifax around the Stadium now?
(opportunity, questions, connections, insights)
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What is a Stadium?:
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What is a Stadium?:
Could be organized around community programs
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13. CONSULTATIONS
What is a Stadium?:
Could be organized around community programs
Will have some sort of connection to FIFA
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14. CONSULTATIONS
What is a Stadium?:
Could be organized around community programs
Will have some sort of connection to FIFA
Could potentially be a professional sports venue
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15. CONSULTATIONS
What is a Stadium?:
It’s about bringing people together
Sport
Concerts
Festivals
Public Celebrations
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What is a Stadium?:
It’s about bringing people together
Sport
Concerts
Festivals
Public Celebrations
Organized around community programs
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17. CONSULTATIONS
A facility that accommodates youth and
community programs – totally approachable
Could be organized around community programs
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18. CONSULTATIONS
Will have some sort of connection to FIFA
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19. CONSULTATIONS
FIFA
Event
Requirements
•
VIP
and
Lounge
Areas
•
Team
and
Referee
Rooms
•
Administra:ve
Offices
•
Media
Ameni:es
•
Private
Suites
Will have some sort of connection to FIFA
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22. CONSULTATIONS
20,000 seats
Could potentially be a special events venue
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23. CONSULTATIONS
10,000 seats in Legacy Mode
Could be a great community and approachable venue
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24. CONSULTATIONS
Things to consider
• What kinds of community sports activity
• What kinds of special events
• What types of spaces are required
• Sports organizations – offices/support
• Commercial space
• Multi-purpose community space
• Dressing Rooms – which sports?
• Are there synergies associated with the site
• How does it help leverage HRM as an
entertainment destination
• HOW DO YOU MAXIMIZE THE OVERALL BENEFITS
TO THE LARGEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE
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25. CONSULTATIONS
Your planning and design input
• Should the stadium be a preferred location for community soccer? If so what does that
look like in terms of dressing rooms, support space, future opportunities?
• Should the stadium be a preferred location for community football? If so,
what does that look like?
• Are there other sports that should cluster around the stadium?
• Are there non-sports components or spaces to be incorporated?
• How would you personally see the site being used to maximize added value?
• Is there something missing in terms of enclosed spaces?
• Is there something missing in terms of outdoor spaces?
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26. CONSULTATION
What could legacy look like?
(Essential elements we want..)
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29. CONSULTATIONS
Site Commentary
Private Sector:
• Dartmouth Crossing
• Highway 118 / Akerley Blvd
• Aerotech Precinct – Highway 102 / Exit 5A
• Loon Lake Golf Centre
Municipal Considerations
• Cogswell Interchange
• Aerotech Park
Federal Considerations:
• Shannon Park
Other
• Saint Mary’s University
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30. CONSULTATIONS
Site Evaluation Focal Points:
• Ease of acquisition/consolidation/development
• Ability to accommodate FIFA requirements
• Stimulate further complimentary development
• Community destination in Legacy mode
• Future expandability
• Appropriate adjoining infrastructure, services
• Relationship to approved growth areas in HRM
• Appropriateness of land use
• Ease of access for event/community programs
• Ability to leverage multiple funding sources
• Ability to maximize long term economic impact
• Ability to generate community/political support
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31. CONSULTATIONS
Site Evaluation Focal Points:
• Ease of acquisition/consolidation/development
• Ability to accommodate FIFA requirements
• Stimulate further complimentary development
• Community destination in Legacy mode
• Future expandability
• Appropriate adjoining infrastructure, services
• Relationship to approved growth areas in HRM
• Appropriateness of land use
• Ease of access for event/community programs
• Ability to leverage multiple funding sources
• Ability to maximize long term economic impact
Deal Breakers • Ability to generate community/political support
• Environmental issues associated with the site
• Inadequate site size associated with the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup
• Potentially prolonged site acquisition process
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39. CONSULTATIONS
Site Commentary
Private Sector:
• Dartmouth Crossing
• Highway 118 / Akerley Blvd
• Aeroteck Precinct – Highway 102 / Exit 5A
• Loon Lake Golf Centre
Municipal Considerations
• Cogswell Interchange
• Aeroteck Park
Federal Considerations:
• Shannon Park
Other
• Saint Mary’s University
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LOCATION

40. CONSULTATION
PUBLIC’S VISION
Community Oriented
Economic Sustainability
Access and Transportation
Jobs and Prosperity
Civic Pride and Revitalization
Multi-purpose, Multi-use, Multi-sport
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41. CONSULTATION
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
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