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Casablanca Waterfront Park
By : Seferian Design Group, Brad Smith OALA, APALA, CSLA, ASLA
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Landscape & Territories
Categories : Concept / concept in landscape and/or urban development : Bronze Certification
The Casablanca Waterfront Park is a magical place. It is the Town of Grimsby\’s premier waterfront space and spans the waterfront area from Hunter Road to the Water Treatment Plant. The site is linear along the shoreline, stretching approximately 1km from East to West, and offers stunning views of Lake Ontario. The surrounding area is becoming an upscale, desired location. Over the past five years has seen steady growth with several high-density projects being completed and an increase in population.
The proposed design for Casablanca Waterfront Park was developed around the vision to transform and promote the park as a unique waterfront destination in Grimsby and the surrounding Niagara Region. This will be achieved by strengthening placemaking qualities, emphasizing connectivity, and improving accessibility along the waterfront. Casablanca Waterfront Park is a dynamic park that offers visitors a diverse range of experiences with spectacular views of Lake Ontario.
The Park is programmed to comprise a combination of active and passive recreation areas. Active recreation areas include gathering plazas, playgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, and open lawns for flexible use (food trucks, concerts, pop-up market, etc.), all connected by multi-use pathways. Undeveloped spaces will be retained and enhanced for the health and well-being of the public. Naturalized areas will be preserved for the wildlife and the environment. The quality of the environment and \”naturalness\” of the park will be the focus of the passive recreational experience.
A great park cannot happen without people. The Park space will also serve as the heart of the community by connecting neighborhoods together and encouraging central points where people can interact and participate in the public realm. The Park will also highlight Grimsby\’s cultural identity through educational opportunities, history, architecture, and public art installations. This is a crucial factor for creating a sense of place that can withstand the test of time. The Casablanca Waterfront Park is the foundation of the neighbourhood and can spur economic growth and serve as catalysts for additional development.
To find out more information on the Casablanca Waterfront Park please visit https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/casablanca-waterfront-project
Collaboration
Engineering : Matrix Solutions Inc.
Other : Kuntz Forestry Consulting
