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Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Part 1Getting to know the land…
Part 1Getting to know the land…
The Surrounding AreaThe Surrounding Area
East Side - Residential
South Side:Terra Nova Natural Area
North Side North Side –– Airport, River, TrailAirport, River, Trail
West Side- Sturgeon Banks, West Dyke Trail
The Existing SiteThe Existing Site
The City owns 63 acresof land in the Terra Nova North West Quadrant area.
The land is rich in heritage, wildlife, and landscape character.
The City owns 63 acresof land in the Terra Nova North West Quadrant area.
The land is rich in heritage, wildlife, and landscape character.
Ecological ContextEcological Context
The Terra Nova lands are an important part of the larger :•Fraser River estuary
ecosystem •Pacific Flyway
1.4 million migrating birds pass through the area
The Terra Nova lands are an important part of the larger :•Fraser River estuary
ecosystem •Pacific Flyway
1.4 million migrating birds pass through the area
Ecological ImportanceEcological Importance
Connection to the river and Sturgeon BanksWildlife can move back and forth between these areas
Habitat diversity on site: woodlots, fields, hedgerows, ditchesProvides food, refuge and nesting areas for a diversity of wildlife
Connection to the river and Sturgeon BanksWildlife can move back and forth between these areas
Habitat diversity on site: woodlots, fields, hedgerows, ditchesProvides food, refuge and nesting areas for a diversity of wildlife
Heritage HighlightsHeritage Highlights
Pre-1868The First Nations used this area for seasonal fishing camps.
Sloughs were likely used for transportation.
Pre-1868The First Nations used this area for seasonal fishing camps.
Sloughs were likely used for transportation.
1868The first Crown Grant was given to non-native settlers.Early families were from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
1868The first Crown Grant was given to non-native settlers.Early families were from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
Unique to Richmond is the cluster of 5 buildings still in their original setting along River Road.
For 100 years farming has been the main use of the land.
For 100 years farming has been the main use of the land.
The dykes and farmland have shaped the land that we see today.
The dykes and farmland have shaped the land that we see today.
Terra Nova cannery c. 1906
1892 the first cannery, Terra Nova Cannery, was built on the Middle Arm.
1892 the first cannery, Terra Nova Cannery, was built on the Middle Arm.
Cannery RemnantsCannery Remnants
Remnants of the cannery pilings can still be seen.Remnants of the cannery pilings can still be seen.
The goal of the park plan is to ‘tread lightly’, respect and enhance the existing site
features and assets.
The goal of the park plan is to ‘tread lightly’, respect and enhance the existing site
features and assets.
Part 2Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Part 2Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Creating a legacy park…Creating a legacy park…
Three sets of Public Open Houses were held in February, April and June of 2004
An overwhelming 98% Liked or Very Much Liked the Visionpresented as the Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Three sets of Public Open Houses were held in February, April and June of 2004
An overwhelming 98% Liked or Very Much Liked the Visionpresented as the Terra Nova Rural Park Plan
Planning ProcessPlanning Process
The Park VisionThe Park Vision
To preserve the unique rural character while providing a balance between agricultural heritage, wildlife conservation, and recreational uses.
To preserve the unique rural character while providing a balance between agricultural heritage, wildlife conservation, and recreational uses.
The following outlines the highlights of the park plan.
The supporting imagery provides the viewer with a ‘flavour’ of the proposed park.
The following outlines the highlights of the park plan.
The supporting imagery provides the viewer with a ‘flavour’ of the proposed park.
The Park PlanThe Park Plan
Image source: www.Image source: www.picturequestpicturequest.com.com
The Site Plan
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1.Heritage District1.Heritage District
The intent is to preserve and interpret the rich story of the pioneer settlers, farming and fishing industries.
The intent is to preserve and interpret the rich story of the pioneer settlers, farming and fishing industries.
Heritage Settlement Site• retain 5 heritage
buildings• establish creative reuses
Heritage Settlement Site• retain 5 heritage
buildings• establish creative reuses
HighlightsHighlights
Heritage Interpretive Features• provide interesting and
creative interpretation
Heritage Interpretive Features• provide interesting and
creative interpretation
The Cannery Wharf• construct a boardwalk/
deck to interpret former cannery site
The Cannery Wharf• construct a boardwalk/
deck to interpret former cannery site
Throughout the park there will be a wide variety of creative features to encourage learning and discovery.
Throughout the park there will be a wide variety of creative features to encourage learning and discovery.
2. Site Interpretation2. Site Interpretation
Field Lookout StructureField Lookout Structure
First Nations Interpretive SiteFirst Nations Interpretive Site
Ecology Centre/Outreach Facility• reuse of a building for
nature outreach programs
Ecology Centre/Outreach Facility• reuse of a building for
nature outreach programs
Seasonal Environmental Art• temporary and seasonal
crops forming patterns in the fields
• fields will be fallow in winter and provide food for wildlife
Seasonal Environmental Art• temporary and seasonal
crops forming patterns in the fields
• fields will be fallow in winter and provide food for wildlife
HighlightsHighlights
3. Farm Centre3. Farm Centre
The goal is to build upon the agricultural heritage of the site and modern urban needs by creating an area for growing food and education.
The goal is to build upon the agricultural heritage of the site and modern urban needs by creating an area for growing food and education.
Farm Management Centre• utilize existing buildings
to store equipment and provide meeting space
Farm Management Centre• utilize existing buildings
to store equipment and provide meeting space
Community Gardens• food to be grown for
educational and community benefits
• gardens to be integrated into park
Community Gardens• food to be grown for
educational and community benefits
• gardens to be integrated into park
HighlightsHighlights
The goal is to protect and enhance the biodiversity and habitat values of the site.
The goal is to protect and enhance the biodiversity and habitat values of the site.
4. Wildlife Habitats4. Wildlife Habitats
Riparian Areas and Drainage Ditches• daylight heritage slough • connect to river• construct additional wetlands
Riparian Areas and Drainage Ditches• daylight heritage slough • connect to river• construct additional wetlands
Woodlots and Mature Trees• expand woodlots and protect mature
trees• protect heron rookery
Woodlots and Mature Trees• expand woodlots and protect mature
trees• protect heron rookery
Hedgerows• connect existing hedgerows with new plantings
Hedgerows• connect existing hedgerows with new plantings
Old-fields /Farmed Fields• manage a seasonal crop field• maintain a central fallow field
Old-fields /Farmed Fields• manage a seasonal crop field• maintain a central fallow field
HighlightsHighlights
The intent is to have areas and features that allow for informal leisure use.
Picnic areasCreative children’s play facilitiesWashroomsOpen grass area for informal play
The intent is to have areas and features that allow for informal leisure use.
Picnic areasCreative children’s play facilitiesWashroomsOpen grass area for informal play
5. Passive Open Space5. Passive Open Space
The goal is to allow people to access and circulate comfortably through the park.
The goal is to allow people to access and circulate comfortably through the park.
6. Park Infrastructure6. Park Infrastructure
Turnarounds and entry gates• control access at night with
gates
Turnarounds and entry gates• control access at night with
gates
Trails• utilize existing lanes, farm
pathways • create a series of new trails
Trails• utilize existing lanes, farm
pathways • create a series of new trails Field and Riparian Boardwalks• construct boardwalks over
slough, wetlands, and fields
Field and Riparian Boardwalks• construct boardwalks over
slough, wetlands, and fieldsParking• reorganize parking • add more spaces along
River Road
Parking• reorganize parking • add more spaces along
River Road
HighlightsHighlights
The goal is to link the waterfront physically and through interpretation to the upland uses, maximize viewing opportunities and enhance circulation.
The goal is to link the waterfront physically and through interpretation to the upland uses, maximize viewing opportunities and enhance circulation.
7. Dyke Perimeter 7. Dyke Perimeter
Dyke, foreshore and cannery c. 1918
Heritage Slough• connect slough to river with
flood gate• construct boardwalk with
interpretation over slough gate
Heritage Slough• connect slough to river with
flood gate• construct boardwalk with
interpretation over slough gate
Location of lookout towerLocation of lookout towerLocation of lookout tower
Mouth of the heritage sloughMouth of the heritage sloughMouth of the heritage slough
Lookout Structure• construct a 2 level lookout
for maximum view of river and estuary.
Lookout Structure• construct a 2 level lookout
for maximum view of river and estuary.
Marsh Boardwalk• proposed boardwalk into marsh adjacent to lookout
Marsh Boardwalk• proposed boardwalk into marsh adjacent to lookout
HighlightsHighlights
All these features and elements create layers of richness and a strong sense of place in Terra
Nova.
All these features and elements create layers of richness and a strong sense of place in Terra
Nova.
In summary, Terra Nova Rural Park will be an incredible
addition to the existing open space system. This will be a special place for people to
experience Richmond’s natural and cultural landscape.
In summary, Terra Nova Rural Park will be an incredible
addition to the existing open space system. This will be a special place for people to
experience Richmond’s natural and cultural landscape.