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S T E R L I N G N AT U R E C E N T E R D E S I G N C O N N E C T I S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 I F I N A L R E V I E W B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- C L I E N T S A N D O B J E C T I V E S P R I M A R Y C L I E N T S : - C a y u g a c o u n t y - S t e r l i n g N a t u r e C e n t e r A D D I T I O N A L S TA K E H O L D E R S : - F r i e n d s o f S t e r l i n g N a t u r e C e n t e r - L o c a l s c h o o l s / e d u c a t o r s - C o m m u n i t y M e m b e r s O B J E C T I V E S : - D e s i g n a n e w 5 , 0 0 0 s q f t i n t e r p r e t i v e b u i l d i n g t h a t m e e t s t h e s p a t i a l a n d p r o g r a m m a t i c n e e d s o f t h e S N C - S e l e c t a s i t e f o r t h e n e w i n t e r p r e t i v e c e n t e r - C o n s i d e r t h e u s e o f g r e e n t e c h n o l o g y - D e v e l o p a s i t e p l a n t h a t i n t e g r a t e s t h e b u i l d i n g i n t o t h e n a t u r a l l a n d s c a p e - C o n s i d e r l a n d s c a p e i n t e r v e n t i o n s a n d P r o g r a m m i n g t h a t s u p p o r t s t h e S N C ’ s m i s s i o n o f e n v i r o n m e n t a l e d u c a t i o n B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- S T E R L I N G N AT U R E C E N T E R : M I S S I O N VISION STATEMENT “The Sterling Nature Center, located on the shore of Lake Ontario, provides 1,428 acres of diverse habitat, offering opportunities for all to experience and learn about nature through a variety of activities and programs.” S u s t a i n a b i l i t y E d u c a t i o n O u t r e a c h B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- S I T E M A P P I N G FA R M L A N D Q U A L I T Y S O I L S D R A I N A G E B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- S H O R E L I N E E R O S I O N B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- S I T E V I S I T 0 2 - 2 6 - 2 0 1 7 B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 1 E x i s t i n g V i s i t o r C e n t e r B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 1 E x i s t i n g V i s i t o r C e n t e r B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 3 O v e r f l o w P a r k i n g A r e a B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 3 O v e r f l o w P a r k i n g A r e a B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 4 A c r o s s f r o m P a r k i n g B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 4 A c r o s s f r o m P a r k i n g B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 2 E x i s t i n g P i c n i c S h e l t e r B u i l d i n g S i t e O p t i o n 2 E x i s t i n g P i c n i c S h e l t e r - MAJOR TAKEAWAYS - Clients needs in terms of programing - Discussed and analyzed four possible building sites - Learned about the constraints of the existing structure - Asbestos siding - Leaking roof - Lacks space for events due to building structure - County will no longer support the building due to health and safety reasons B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- C O M M U N I T Y M E E T I N G 0 3 - 2 5 - 1 7 G a i n e d f e e d b a c k o n t h e t w o d i f f e r e n t c o n c e p t s L e a r n e d t h a t t h e r e i s a l a r g e i n t e r e s t i n g r e e n b u i l d i n g t e c h n o l o g i e s D i s c o v e r e d m o r e a b o u t t h e s i t e s h i s t o r y G a g e d c o m m u n i t y o p i n i o n s o n w h a t t o d o w i t h t h e e x i s t i n g i n t e r p r e t a t i v e c e n t e r B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- H I S T O R I C S T R U C T U R E B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D -Original building constructed ca. 1860 -Georgian, one-and-one-half story, hall-and-parlor house delineated by chimneys at either end -The current building is the result of many phases of construction -Today, most of the exterior elements removed -Some of the windows on the main (south) facade, likely covered up when the building was re-sided. -The east and west wings are later phases; additions on the rear (north) facade mostly date to the 20th century -Main (south) facade viewed by visitors entering the site largely retains historic character -Most character defining feature - “river rock” stone chimneys -These stones were collected from the shore of Lake Ontario, intimately tying the building to its landscape. E a s t F a c a d e S o u t h F a c a d e N ---PAGE BREAK--- P R E S E R VAT I O N P L A N B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D - Rehabilitation of the historic building will retain it as a useful resource for the SNC. - Can serve as an auxiliary building for classes and group activities coordinated by the SNC. - Use as a rental facility for professional and enthusiast groups to hold meetings and events, as well as private party rentals, such as weddings or other family gatherings. - As an income-producing property, the structure will qualify for federal and state preservation incentives programs that could help fund the rehabilitation. - Rehabilitating the Jensvold House will also preserve the historic character of the site, since it is the only intact building that testifies to the areas decades of use as farmland P r o j e c t C o s t Asbestos Removal New Roof Trusses Residing Widows Interior $20,000 $15,000 $12,000 $8,000 $4,000 $60,000 P R E S E R VAT I O N P L A N P R E S E R VAT I O N T O TA L = $ 11 9 , 0 0 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- P R O G R A M B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D H i g h l i g h t L o c a l E c o s y s t e m s C r e a t e E n v i r o n m e n t a l S t e w a r d s C o n n e c t W i t h L o c a l S c h o o l s C u l t u r a l E v e n t s MISSION PROGRAMING R e v e n u e G e n e r a t i o n S u s t a i n a b i l i t y E d u c a t i o n O u t r e a c h ---PAGE BREAK--- M A S T E R P L A N B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D STRUCTURES A. Existing Visitor Center B. Existing Storage C. Purposed Visitor Center A B C D E F2 F1 G H I J F3 SITE PROGRAM D. Flexible Event Space E. Expanded Parking F. Education Nodes F1 Aquatic Ecosystems F2 Green Infrastructure F3 Regional Landscape G. Mowed Path H. Playground I. Wind turbine Trees J. Orchard N Lake Ontario Existing Pond ---PAGE BREAK--- B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D E X T E R I O R V I E W : B I R D S E Y E O F B U I L D I N G ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D R O O F P L A N Green Roof Ramp to Roof ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D E N T R A N C E ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D E N T R Y L E V E L Outdoor Terrace Entrance Exhibition Space Flexible Class Room Restroom Office Space Cafe Ramp ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D I N T E R I O R V I E W : I N S I D E B U I L D I N G E N T R A N C E ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D I N T E R I O R V I E W : C A F E A N D T E R R A C E ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D B O T T O M F L O O R Outdoor Terrace Flexible Event Space Flexible Storage Flexible Storage Restroom Kitchen ---PAGE BREAK--- N E W I N T E R P R E T I V E B U I L D I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D R A M P T O R O O F C I R C U L AT I O N ---PAGE BREAK--- F L E X I B L E E V E N T S PA C E B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R W A R D ---PAGE BREAK--- P H A S I N G B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R WA R D P H A S E 1 : N E A R F U T U R E P H A S E 2 : F U T U R E P H A S E 3 : E X T E N D E D F U T U R E - New Interpretive Center - Mowed Pond Path - Entrance Plaza and Event Terrace - Renovations to Existing Structure - Parking Lot Expansion - Aquatic Education Node - Playground - Orchard Trees - Green infrastructure Node - Regional Landscape Node -Wind Turbine Trees ---PAGE BREAK--- C O S T E S T I M AT E S B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R WA R D P H A S E 1 : N E A R F U T U R E P r o g r a m E l e m e n t P r o g r a m E l e m e n t P r o g r a m E l e m e n t C o s t C o s t C o s t New Interpretive Center Mowed Pond Path Entrance Plaza and Event Terrace $1.8-$2.2 Million $0.00 $60,950 $60,000 $119,000 $5,000 Renovations to Existing Structure Parking Lot Expansion Aquatic Education Node Playground Green infrastructure Node Regional Landscape Node Wind Turbine Trees $3,000 $5,000 $5,000 $56,000 P H A S E 2 : F U T U R E P H A S E 3 : E X T E N D E D F U T U R E P H A S E 3 T O TA L = $ 6 9 , 0 0 0 P H A S E 2 T O TA L = $ 1 5 4 , 0 0 0 P H A S E 2 T O TA L = $ 2 , 2 6 0 , 0 0 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- F U N D I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S B A C K G R O U N D I A N A LY S I S I O U T R E A C H I P R E S E R VAT I O N I P R O G R A M I D E S I G N I M O V I N G F O R WA R D P H A S E 1 : N E A R F U T U R E P r o g r a m E l e m e n t P r o g r a m E l e m e n t P r o g r a m E l e m e n t G r a n t G r a n t G r a n t New Interpretive Center Mowed Pond Path Entrance Plaza and Event Terrace Youth Conservation Services- Department of Defense Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment (Fish & Wildlife Services) Renovations to Existing Structure Parking Lot Expansion Aquatic Education Node Playground Orchard Green infrastructure Node Regional Landscape Node Wind Turbine Trees Fruit Tree Orchard Grant positiveNRG Environment Grant Program Great Lakes Restoration (Fish & Wildlife Services) Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Improvement (Fish & Wildlife Services) P H A S E 2 : F U T U R E P H A S E 3 : E X T E N D E D F U T U R E ---PAGE BREAK--- T H A N K Y O U S P E C I A L T H A N K S T O : J i m D ’ A n g e l o - 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