PROJECT SCOPE  

The objectives of the Study is to accomplish all of the HCD study scope set out in the Ontario Heritage Act for a HCD Study per s. 40 (2) of the Act . The consultant will be responsible for designing and carrying out a work program to achieve the study objectives. In all components of this Study, the consultant must also reference and use information developed from the Walkerville Districting Plan to inform work and incorporate related recommendations where applicable. Without limiting the approach and originality of the consultant, the work program for this study shall include the following:

HISTORICAL & DOCUMENTARY BACKGROUND RESEARCH

• Provide research and review of the history and evolution of Walkerville and the Study Area. Discuss the historical, environmental, economic, social, cultural and political conditions/factors that have influenced Walkerville and the Study Area from pre-historic times to present. Include information about the design intentions of Walkerville as a “planned town” in its architecture, garden/landscaping, streetscape and infrastructure.

• Review City of Windsor Heritage Files such as relevant material from failed HCD attempt for Walkerville in the 1990s, and collection for all properties that are on the Windsor Municipal Heritage Register

• Analyze the planning factors such as property lines, land uses policies and regulations, and future direction of planning and planning initiatives proposed in the study area

• Review legislation, policy framework, regulations and guidelines including existing and potential provincial and municipal policies, regulations and guidelines that apply to Walkerville, and potential tools for the protection and management of cultural heritage resources

• Provide visual information that support the research eg. maps, archival photos and current photos, copy of land deeds, etc.

• Source and reference all research.

VISUAL SURVEY & INVENTORY

• Examine the character and appearance of the area. Identify all key visual and functional elements including buildings, structures, architecture, potential infill opportunities, right-of-way and streetscape, trees (with City of Windsor Forestry Staff assistance), landscapes, open spaces and public spaces, landmarks, views, vistas, gateways. Consider land-uses, circulation network and pattern ( pedestrian and active/alternate transportation systems current and planned, parking and traffic control, road improvements, and major entry points) , and connections/linkages. Integrate findings from Walkerville Districting Plan, and consider any related historical information and associations to the elements.

• Provide template for inventory of properties/resources to be deemed acceptable by Heritage staff before start. Inventory should include description of location, date of construction and architect/designer/building and original owner, information on description of the property (building/structure and significant