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People, Parks and Dogs - A strategy for sharing Vancouver Parks

Project background and purpose

Map illustrating existing off-leash areas in Vancouver

Maps were prepared utliizing GIS data to better understand the relationship between dogs, people and parks citywide

A composite map illustrates the level of service for off leash areas across the city.

Example of study documenting park usage patterns. Eight parks representing a unique context were studied.

The process was integrated with extensive community engagement.

High level understanding of what was working and what was challenging for the existing off-leash parks.

Feedback from the consultation rounds informed the final strategy

The strategy contained 4 main categories Design, Access, Stewardship and Enforcement

The strategy set targets for ACCESS to off leash areas. This plan identifies the gaps in the system.

5 different park typologies are recommended for off - leash park DESIGN. This slide illustrates Destination parks.

3 Neighbourhood park typologies are illustrated on this slide.

Park amenities were identified depending of the service level of the park.

Surfacing materials were identified.

Signage is an important to clarify the extents of off leash areas and etiquette for owners.

Educational signage was developed with an animal behaviorist.

A series of boundary conditions are proposed to be utilized in different contexts.

Diagram illustration conditions where a physical barrier is recommended.

Enforcement is closely aligned with education of dog owners.

Stewardship of off leash areas by dog owners was identified as a important criteria for success.

Project background and purpose

Map illustrating existing off-leash areas in Vancouver

Maps were prepared utliizing GIS data to better understand the relationship between dogs, people and parks citywide

A composite map illustrates the level of service for off leash areas across the city.

Example of study documenting park usage patterns. Eight parks representing a unique context were studied.

The process was integrated with extensive community engagement.

High level understanding of what was working and what was challenging for the existing off-leash parks.

Feedback from the consultation rounds informed the final strategy

The strategy contained 4 main categories Design, Access, Stewardship and Enforcement

The strategy set targets for ACCESS to off leash areas. This plan identifies the gaps in the system.

5 different park typologies are recommended for off - leash park DESIGN. This slide illustrates Destination parks.

3 Neighbourhood park typologies are illustrated on this slide.

Park amenities were identified depending of the service level of the park.

Surfacing materials were identified.

Signage is an important to clarify the extents of off leash areas and etiquette for owners.

Educational signage was developed with an animal behaviorist.

A series of boundary conditions are proposed to be utilized in different contexts.

Diagram illustration conditions where a physical barrier is recommended.

Enforcement is closely aligned with education of dog owners.

Stewardship of off leash areas by dog owners was identified as a important criteria for success.

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2018 National Award | Research

People, Parks and Dogs - A strategy for sharing Vancouver Parks

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With population growth and people living in smaller spaces, it's now more important than ever to balance different uses of parks and public spaces. This strategy for sharing Vancouver's parks will provides an evidence-based plan for sharing Vancouver parks and beaches by people and dogs.

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