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COMPASS KITCHENER COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 6, 2010 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Compass Kitchener Committee met on this date, commencing at 4:45 p.m.
Present: Kim Knowles, Laura Lee Dam. Jasminka Klacar.
Staff: Shelley Adams, Mark Hildeband, Jenn Grein
Regrets: Azam Fouk Aladeh, Julia Browne, Corinne Cash, Corey Badcock, Theron Kramer,
Norm Damaren, Sarah Marsh.
Shelley welcomed all members to the meeting. Given the limited numbers, the group decided to hear
a short update from Rod on the Parking Strategy, and start the meeting at 4:00 in November when
more members are available to attend.
1. Update on Parking Strategy
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With the assistance of a PowerPoint presentation, Rod provided Compass Kitchener with an
update on the Parking Strategy.
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The City of Kitchener is third densest Central urban employment centre in the GTA. Downtown
Toronto and Hamilton are first and second respectively.
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In 2008, downtown total employment population was 12,214, with only 7,260 spaces available.
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Consistently, downtown businesses have grown 5% each year over the past 5 years, and they
are showing no signs of slowing. With this continuous growth, parking is needed.
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An efficient transit system is vital to downtown parking, and will alleviate the need for a
significant increase in parking over the long term.
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Surface lots are less expensive than underground parking or parking garages, however are
less desirable due to aesthetics and the space they consume.
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The original plans for the Civic Centre District were resurrected by staff and still determined to
be a great long term goal.
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Rod reviewed potential future scenarios, including conservative, aggressive and integrated
scenarios as well as an anticipated scenario, indicating that Light Rail Transit was identified as
a ‘game changer’
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As a region, we have the highest number of vehicle users, however in our downtown, we are
one of the best for transit use.
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Some of the final recommendations include working close with Transportation Demand
Management efforts, continued review of the parking requirements and monitoring of supply
and demand annually, update of the strategy every 5 years and annual review of the surface
lots.
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Compass Kitchener will receive an update on the Economic Development Strategy in early
2011.
2. General Business
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November meeting to start at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40.
Attendance: Action Log:
Next meeting:
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November 3, 2010
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