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Building upon the Town’s rich history, architecture, and beautiful aesthetics, the proposed entry feature can reflect the values of the Town. Increasing the visibility of this gateway to the Historic Old Town, the identity of the feature can be reinforced as a landmark that meets the needs and wants of community members, supports downtown growth, and inspires the public. This new iconic feature must have the ability to evoke interest throughout four seasons using different plant materials in harmony with its context.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The goal is to consult with the public to obtain feedback on analysis, alternatives, and decisions for this project. The Town and project team's promise to the public is to keep them informed, to listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and to provide feedback on how public input influenced the decisions and designs for this project.
The survey is closed. A summary of the survey results has been presented in a report to Council on Monday, August 30. Thank you to all survey participants.
BACKGROUND
The Queen and Mississagua bed has been installed at the terminus of Mississagua Street and Queen Street since the early 1980s. This flower bed annually hosts floral displays with signage that celebrates a community organization or significant Town-related milestones. Spring sees an exhibition of tulips, while summer and fall present a horticultural display, along with the selected community organization or Town-related signage. In the winter, signage is displayed that welcomes visitors to the Town’s winter activities and festivals.
In December of 2019, the Lord Mayor and Town staff received a proposal from Mr. Gerry Kowalchuk. His vision was to improve the Queen and Mississagua bed, and he was willing to cover the entire renovation cost. This offer was an incredible donation of $250,000 from the Gerald Kowalchuk Family Fund.
The Seferian Design Group (SDG) was selected as the landscape architect, and Three Seasons Landscape Group was chosen as the lead landscape contractor.
Building upon the Town’s rich history, architecture, and beautiful aesthetics, the proposed entry feature can reflect the values of the Town. Increasing the visibility of this gateway to the Historic Old Town, the identity of the feature can be reinforced as a landmark that meets the needs and wants of community members, supports downtown growth, and inspires the public. This new iconic feature must have the ability to evoke interest throughout four seasons using different plant materials in harmony with its context.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The goal is to consult with the public to obtain feedback on analysis, alternatives, and decisions for this project. The Town and project team's promise to the public is to keep them informed, to listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and to provide feedback on how public input influenced the decisions and designs for this project.
The survey is closed. A summary of the survey results has been presented in a report to Council on Monday, August 30. Thank you to all survey participants.
BACKGROUND
The Queen and Mississagua bed has been installed at the terminus of Mississagua Street and Queen Street since the early 1980s. This flower bed annually hosts floral displays with signage that celebrates a community organization or significant Town-related milestones. Spring sees an exhibition of tulips, while summer and fall present a horticultural display, along with the selected community organization or Town-related signage. In the winter, signage is displayed that welcomes visitors to the Town’s winter activities and festivals.
In December of 2019, the Lord Mayor and Town staff received a proposal from Mr. Gerry Kowalchuk. His vision was to improve the Queen and Mississagua bed, and he was willing to cover the entire renovation cost. This offer was an incredible donation of $250,000 from the Gerald Kowalchuk Family Fund.
The Seferian Design Group (SDG) was selected as the landscape architect, and Three Seasons Landscape Group was chosen as the lead landscape contractor.
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
COTW receives and approves the staff work plan for the balance of the project. This will include community engagement, revised concepts from SDG and a presentation to COTW General.
Council Approves Work plan
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
Council approves the work plan as presented at COTW - General.
Public Engagement Open
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
Join the Conversation feedback window July 28- August 22.
Council Approves design recomendations
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
Council will review the JTC (public engagement) report and staff recommendation report. This will be developed into a conceptual design by Sefarian Design Group.
Council Presentation
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
Seferian Design Group (SDG) will do a presentation to Council based on the recommendations approved. Council will approve the final design and SDG will proceed into design development.
Design Development
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
SDG will start to work on designing plans. These will address specific materials for beauty, durability, and price. This is also the point where SDG will be solidifying the plans into actions – developing not just what will be done, but how it will be done.
Tendering
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project has finished this stage
Town staff will tender the project and formulate a construction schedule.
Construction
Queen & Mississagua Entranceway Project is currently at this stage
Construction commences in the Summer of 2023, with an estimated completion by the end of Summer 2023/early Fall 2023 (weather permitting).
