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Although the community has asked for this branch to he a meeting place with program- ming and activities, they also value the traditional library envi, rttnmem, The plan alsd includes more computer workstations with access to the Internet and data. As well, people can check their materials in and out at self- serve kiosks or a small circular tion desk. Accessibility for those with disabilities is also important to the public, so the library has been planned on one level, with a ramp leading into it. And the caectiorvs are situ. ated to ensure they're accessible to everyone, Matyas said. "So we have a lot of windows with study areas and seating that looks out over the green areas that surround the facility," Matyas said. Have a say in cemetery's future, says City at Waterloo And the library used these suggestions when developing its conceptual plan with Teeple Architects For starters, the public has said it wants big windows and natural lighting in the new branch. An input session to be held at Waterloo City Hall next Wednes- day will be the first opportunity for residents to discuss their ideas for improving the lands before conceptual designs are created. "There's certain things that just quickly float up that dont function well. like the entrances (to the park and cemetery)," said Continued from page! “We've been just thrilled with the response that we've got back and the community's interest in the branch," said Cathy Matyas, the chief librarian. City hopes joint-facility tittttigrt Iptttlllttttttt Pttttldttltttt' expectations they'd like to see at the new dis- trict branch. m nublic can now have their say on what they'd like Bechtel Park and Parkview Cemetery to look mm in the future. “With a lot of technology, that By 194mm Owns-row Chronicle Sm” A mum-purpose space will accommodate preschool and The recreation component includes a 5,000-square-foot gymnasium for basketball. vol- leyball. badminton and indoor soccer. said Tom Abbott. the senior general manager of the locaJYMC/L There's an exercise room with cardio equipment and weights. as well as a studio with wooden flooring for yoga and Pilates. For swimmers. there's a rec- tangular lap tank, a shallow. warm-water leisure pool and a whirlpool. A common area will link the library to the YMCA side of the building. "What we heard time and time again is the community wants all of the services that they can get at a main library, but they want them in their neighbourhood, which is why this district-sized model really works well for Waterloo," she city landscape architect Karen Anderson. And those are the kinds of topics the public can expect to discuss at the session. "The public has a lot of valu- able ideas. and the people who are using the park. they're going to be able to tell us a lot," she can sometimes be disruptive to people," Matyas said, adding that includes things like clicking on keyboards A technology centre, chil- dren's program room and com- munity meeting room are also in the plans for the 21,000-square- foot library. Creating a district-sized branch on the west side .. that offers both traditional and new services -- was important for Matyas. There will be several other chances to provide input on the plan. Conceptual drawings will be revealed in June, and discussed in September. And the recom- mended plan will likely be made public in October. A master plan on the park sd they're creating a "living room" for quirt reading. "We want to ensure that it rcflects people's expectations and that their needs are incor- porated into the design so it's a success for the community.“ she said, It's antiéipated the design and tendering would be done by March 200& Matyas hopes people will attend the open house and add their input into the design process. If it's approved, city staff would then begin working on a more detailed design, which would be followed by construc- tion drawings The public input received there may lead to changes in the plan, which will be presented to Waterloo city council for endorsement in May, Nevin said. The conceptual designs will be on display at an open house at Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina St, s., from 5 pm. to 8 pm. today. with a brief presenta- tion at 7 pm. "We don't actually know whether it would be a counter that's operated with some sort of food preparation, or, worst-case. if it would be vending machines" Anderson encourages the public to attend the session, which will run from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 9 in the Waterloo city council's chambers. because it's still early in the process. youth programming, such as martial arts, and serve as a meetingspace. Anfthere are change rooms and a preschool earty-years cen- tre. The conceptual plan also includes a food service area that will likely be snack-bar or cafe style, Nevin said. and cemetery, which will pro- vide a land-use plan for the area's I38 acres, is expected to be complete by the end of the "We're going to talk to there, and ask them what their ideas "Everything is still an option," she said. "This is a great oppor- tunity for the public because we're not just going to push three options in from of them. Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Time: 6:00 pm. Place: Ecole Secondaire Pere-Rene-de-Galina, (Gymnasium) 450 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge The Region of Water- mmmnmum loo, in conjunction with l / '__",",""" the City of Cambridge, I, E invites you to attend an \ Is-.,..-" Wormal Open House ‘ r .. W "s, l for the East Side Com- 'ite ' munity Phase Emil?!» 'ir, t c Cr" ment Lands propo d ‘ PT Regional Official Poli- ' cies Plan (ROPP) T --- Amendment. l, L i- A statutory public ' c..-. meeting was held on I November 21, 2006 _ regarding a proposed ' draft East Side Com- 'r, wer- munity Phase I Cr-'-'-"-'-"' Employment Lands _ s" “r l ROPP amendment. The 'st / “r i l purpose of this Open / 'r, ' House is to discuss the / 'r /' range of issues that , ' r /"P, were identified at the previous Public Meet- YI ===.__.__,_ ing. The Open House will include three main components: q An outline of the general planning process', . Results of a corridor-level traffic analysis; and . The proposed amendment The Open House will feature information displays, as well as a brief presen- tation. It will provide you with an opportunity to meet with staff and con- sultants, to discuss the proposed amendment and other elements of the plan- ning process, and provide comment on the proposed amendment. If you are unable to attend, please visit our website at www.region,waterloo on.ca/rgms and click on the ROMS Projects and East Side Community links For more information. or to submit your comments in writing by email. fax or mail. please contact: Amanda Kutler Kevm Curtis Region of Waterloo Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick St, Kitchener Nec, 413 ISO Frederick St,, Kitchener N26 UR E-mail: kuarnandaoreponnvaterloo on,ca E-mail. cukevinorepon,waterloo mica Phone: Sl9-575-48l8 Phone: Si9-575-4794 Fax: 519-575-4449 Fax: 519-575-4449 If you require accessible servtces to participate in this meeting. please con- tact the above noted person by Fnday. May 4. 2007. All comments and information received from individuals. stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this proJect are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo m making a decision, Under the MuniCIpal Act. personal infor- matron such as name. address. telephone number. and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Ques- tions regarding the collection of this information should he referred to the person indicated above. OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICIAL POLICIES PLAN AMENDMENT EAST SIDE PHASE I EMPLOYMENT LANDS EAST SIDE COMMUNITY RegionofWaterloo PUBLIC NOTICE WATEle cummcua . Wednesday, May 2, 2037 . 1