hrm stadium presentation oct 13, 2011

CONSULTATION

Session 2: DESIGN & LOCATION

CONSULTATION

OVERVIEW OF CONSULTATIONS


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


CONSULTATION

What's Cooking?


THEMES FROM LAST NIGHT

On Ice

Too Big?Mistake? (Moncton?)Cost?Other projects?

On the Fence

Partners?Who is it for?What is the need?Is it sustainable?

On Fire

Central LocationMulti-purpose venue (all year round)Build it and they will comeThink Big!CommunityHalifax Pride

CONSULTATION

Community OrientedEconomic SustainabilityAccess and TransportationJobs and ProsperityCivic Pride and RevitalizationMulti-purpose, Multi-use, Multi-sport


THEMES FROM LAST NIGHT

PUBLIC’S VISION

CONSULTATION

What's cooking for you and inHalifax around the Stadium now? (opportunity, questions, connections, insights)


CONSULTATIONS

What is a Stadium?:


CONSULTATIONS

What is a Stadium?:Could be organized around community programs


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Will have some sort of connection to FIFA


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Will have some sort of connection to FIFACould potentially be a professional sports venue


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What is a Stadium?:It’s about bringing people together

SportConcertsFestivals

Public Celebrations


CONSULTATIONS

What is a Stadium?:It’s about bringing people together

SportConcertsFestivals

Public CelebrationsOrganized around community programs


CONSULTATIONS

Could be organized around community programs

A facility that accommodates youth and community programs – totally approachable


CONSULTATIONS

Will have some sort of connection to FIFASession 2: DESIGN &

LOCATION

CONSULTATIONS

Will have some sort of connection to FIFASession 2: DESIGN &

LOCATION

FIFA Event Requirements

• VIP and Lounge Areas• Team and Referee Rooms• Administra:ve Offices• Media Ameni:es• Private Suites

CONSULTATIONS


CONSULTATIONS

Could potentially be a special events venue20,000 seats


CONSULTATIONS

Could be a great community and approachable venue10,000 seats in Legacy Mode


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


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?

CONSULTATION


What could legacy look like?(Essential elements we want..)

CONSULTATIONS


Site CommentaryPrivate 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

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

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 Deal Breakers

• Environmental issues associated with the site• Inadequate site size associated with the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup• Potentially prolonged site acquisition process

CONSULTATIONS


CONSULTATIONS


Site CommentaryPrivate 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

CONSULTATION

Community OrientedEconomic SustainabilityAccess and TransportationJobs and ProsperityCivic Pride and RevitalizationMulti-purpose, Multi-use, Multi-sport


PUBLIC’S VISION

CONSULTATION

SEE YOU NEXT TIME!


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