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Park and Pathway Development | City of Ottawa
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Park and Pathway Development
Executive Summary
An initiative of the Planning and Growth Management Department
(PGM), the Park and Pathway Development Manual [ PDF 3.89 MB ]was developed
primarily to define, standardize and improve the park and pathway
development process for both City-built and Developer-front-ended projects
in the City of Ottawa.
The manual was developed with input from other City of Ottawa
departments, including Infrastructure Services, Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services, and Public Works. A Stakeholder's Advisory Committee
consisting of representatives from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders
Association, Landscape Architecture Ottawa, the Rideau Valley Conservation
Authority, the South Nation Conservation Authority, and Mississippi Valley
Conservation also provided valuable input.
The Park and Pathway Development Manual is intended to serve as a
reference tool to guide City staff, external stakeholders, the development
community, and their consultants in the development of parks and pathways
in the City of Ottawa. More specifically, it is designed to assist park
planners and other City staff in guiding applicants through the review and
approvals process for park development.
Objectives include the following:
To ensure the timely delivery of parks and pathways in the City
of Ottawa.
To clearly define the process for park design, construction and
acceptance, for both City-built and Developer front-ended park assets.
To ensure that the size, layout, location and characteristics
of dedicated parkland adequately support the active and passive recreation
needs of City of Ottawa residents.
To establish guidelines for the selection and acquisition of
park and pathway blocks, and to summarize Developer responsibilities with
respect to the preparation of park blocks.
To define the City's Park and Pathway Classifications, which
are to be used as a reference tool to guide City of Ottawa staff and
Developers in the development of new parks and pathways.
To establish drawing standards and submission requirements to
streamline the park design and construction processes and to facilitate
communication.
The Park and Pathway Development Manual defines two scenarios for
the design and development of parks in the City of Ottawa.
The first scenario relates to the process for development of
City-built parks, whereby a Developer conveys parkland to the City as part
of a subdivision agreement, and completes requirements related to park
blocks. The Developer is responsible for compliance with all of the
subdivision approval conditions. Once the Developer has satisfied all
requirements, the subdivision is registered, and the park and pathway
blocks are conveyed to the City. It becomes the City's responsibility to
undertake the design and construction of the park asset. Roles and
responsibilities are outlined for each step of the process related to the
development of City-built parks.
The second scenario provides the development community with the
opportunity to build park assets as part of the subdivision development
process. The park types that are eligible for front-ending are:
Neighbourhood Parks and Parkettes. Front-ending is optional, and is subject
to Council approval and the City and Developer executing a front-ending
agreement. As part of the front-ending process, the Developer is still
required to complete the requirements in association with park / pathway
block conveyance. Roles and responsibilities are outlined for each step of
the process related to Developer front-ended parks.
Parks and Pathways Inclusive Design Checklist [ PDF 155.82 KB ]
The front-ending of park development is subject to the terms and
conditions of the City of Ottawa Park and Trail Front-Ending Policy (2011)
and requires the approval of Council. Advantages of front-ending include
more timely delivery of parks in new and growing communities, and potential
development cost savings when parks are built as part of the subdivision
construction process.
The Park and Pathway Development Manual also defines the City's
Park and Pathway Classification System. The City of Ottawa has created a
classification system to define park typologies designed to meet the
social, recreational and environmental needs of its residents. The Park
Classification establishes park typologies and outlines standards related
to parkland size, location, service area radius, configuration, and
amenities in order to inform the selection and subsequent design of park
blocks. Parks should be of a shape and size that provide appropriate access
and visibility, and offer park planners flexibility in the design of sports
fields and other recreational amenities. Implementation of the Park
Classification allows those responsible for design, development,
construction and maintenance of parks to best meet the needs of
communities. Four (4) park typologies are described, reflecting the City's
parkland structure: District Parks, Community Parks, Neighbourhood Parks,
and Parkettes.
City of Ottawa pathways are intended to provide for the
recreational and transportation needs of residents. They provide pedestrian
linkages that facilitate movement within City and community-wide networks,
enhance the continuity of the open space system and provide access to
recreational opportunities within each neighbourhood. With respect to
pathways, the classification establishes parameters for use and location,
as well as context, and path and corridor width. Pathway standards vary
according to location, use and anticipated volume of usage. The Pathway
Classification describes three (3) pathway typologies: Multi-Use Paths,
Recreational Paths, and Nature Trails.
The Park and Pathway Development Manual also outlines the City's
drawing standards and submission requirements, provides information
regarding the circulation of drawings to City staff and other agencies, and
presents park and pathway construction details and specifications. These
standards are intended to facilitate communication and streamline the
development of parks and associated pathways.
Finally, the Park and Pathway Development Manual is envisioned as a
living document which shall be updated by the City when necessary, as park
and pathway development evolves and new, more efficient processes and
standards are developed and implemented.…
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