1. Welcome Open House Public Information Session Reconstruction Project Brunswick Avenue (Guelph Street to Blucher Street) Guelph Street (Ellis Avenue to Margaret Avenue) Wilhelm Street (Ahrens Street West to Margaret Avenue) October 13, 2015 Breithaupt Community Centre 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please Sign Registration Sheet and pick up an Information Package

2. Project Information Reconstruction Project Brunswick Avenue, Guelph Street, Wilhelm Street Purpose of the Meeting:To present for public comment and input, the proposed reconstruction details. Project Description:The existing storm and sanitary sewers, watermains, as well as service connections, curbs, sidewalk, and the road structure will be replaced. Project Funding:This project is funded by the ratepayers of Kitchener. Construction Schedule:Construction is anticipated to begin mid May 2016 with paving complete by mid October 2016. Contractor:TBD Project Management:City of Kitchener Infrastructure Services Department, Engineering Services Division. Personnel to Contact:Should you have any questions or comments about this project and wish to speak with someone personally, you may call: Jon Seip, C.E.T., 519-741-2200 ext.7143, Jon.Seip@kitchener.ca Steve Allen, P.Eng., 519-741-2200 ext.7584, Steve.Allen@kitchener.ca Sarah Marsh, 519-741-2786, Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca

3. Project Details Underground infrastructure will be replaced with new sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain including new services to property line. Road profile will include curb and gutter, boulevards (where space permits) and sidewalks. New sidewalk on Brunswick and Guelph

4. Sidewalk Infill Sidewalk Infill Policy was approved by Council on June 1 st, 2015. Sidewalk infrastructure is a key component of the urban environment that encourages and facilitates active transportation, supports community health, neighbourhood connectivity, community safety. The City should endeavor to have sidewalks on both sides to support a sustainable community and a pedestrian friendly environment. Streets are assessed on an individual basis and recommendations for sidewalk infill are presented to Council for endorsement. An exemption may apply if the sidewalk were to result in negative impacts that cannot be mitigated, such as the loss of healthy mature trees of a non-invasive species.

5. Sidewalk Infill – Scoring Factors Existing roadways that do not already have sidewalks on both sides will be rated and prioritized into 3 categories based on criteria such as: Distance to a transit stop; Distance to an elementary school; Distance to Downtown; Distance to a commercial zone; Distance to a community centre, park or trail. Points are assigned for each of these criteria.

6. Sidewalk Infill – Priority Ranking Brunswick Avenue scored 75 points and is rated as a Priority 1. Guelph Street (Ahrens to Brunswick) scored 85 points and is rated as a Priority 1. Guelph Street (Brunswick to Margaret) scored 60 points and is rated as a Priority 2. According to the policy, the Priority 1 category requires sidewalks on both sides of the roadway; as these streets connect to a significant number of pedestrian origins and destinations. The Priority 2 category also requires sidewalks on both sides of the roadway; however exemptions may be applied.

7. Sidewalk Infill - Constraints and Considerations Road Width Private Landscape Features Snow Storage On-street Parking Mature Trees Hydro Poles Brunswick Avenue – Copyright Google Earth 2015 Guelph Street – Copyright Google Earth 2015

8. Sidewalk Infill – Preferred Implementation Alternative cross sections were considered however based on competing priorities the preferred alternatives were chosen. Staff recommendation will be for installation of sidewalk on both sides

9. Reconstruction Projects What to Expect Irregular driveway access Service disruptions (gas, water) Noise and dust Heavy machinery (please be careful) Regular waste collection Full pedestrian access

10. Where will I park? Nearby side streets Parking permits will be issued to each household (as many as you need)

11. Who do I talk to about completing work on my property? We recommend you get a minimum 3 quotes for any work.

12. Who do I call after hours? The first point of contact is the City’s Corporate Contact Centre Phone 519-741-2345 TTY 1-866-969-9994

13. Questions?

14. Preferred Alternatives - Brunswick

15. Preferred Alternatives – Guelph (Ahrens to Brunswick)

16. Preferred Alternatives - Guelph

17. Sidewalk Ranking Criteria Scoring- Brunswick Transit – within 200m of a bus stop (10) Major Destination – within 800m of downtown (25) Schools – within 800m of an elementary school (25) Others - within 400m of a commercial zone (Giant Tiger) (5) −within 400m of a trail (10) Total 75 points – Priority 1

18. Sidewalk Ranking Criteria Scoring- Guelph (Ahrens to Brunswick) Transit – within 200m of a bus stop (10) Major Destination – within 800m of downtown (25) Schools – within 800m of an elementary school (25) Other - within 400m of a commercial zone (5) −within 400m of a community program facility (10) −within 400m of a trail (10) −Completion of a sidewalk link (5) Maximum total for the ‘other’ category is 25 points Total 85 points – Priority 1

19. Sidewalk Ranking Criteria Scoring- Guelph (Brunswick to Margaret) Transit – within 200m of a bus stop (10) Schools – within 800m of an elementary school (25) Other - within 400m of a commercial zone (5) −within 400m of a community program facility (10) −within 400m of a trail (10) −Completion of a sidewalk link (5) Maximum total for the ‘other’ category is 25 points Total 60 points – Priority 2