Burlington's City View Park Pavilion & New Public Art Unveiled
MY TAKE:So great to have been able to hold the grand opening of the City View Park Pavilion and unveiling of 17-foot-tall public artwork ‘Soar’ by Hooman Mehdizadehjafari, inspired by the Eastern White Cedar tree and reflecting the rich natural heritage of our region, particularly the Niagara Escarpment.What an exciting milestone in our final phase of the City View Park Master Plan! In addition to the pavilion, the City of Burlington has added 3 artificial turf fields, a creative playground, a pond/wetlands, trails, natural restoration and a park maintenance facility.I’m very proud of the work that’s been done here for the community to enjoy. Thank you to everyone involved who worked to make this beautiful park possible!
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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — July 15, 2022 — The City of Burlington’s new pavilion at City View Park was officially unveiled yesterday with a ribbon-cutting and new public art piece titled, ‘SOAR’. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, project partners and City staff helped cut the ribbon to the building and unveil the public art.The pavilion is open for community use and all are welcome.
City View Park PavilionThe pavilion is designed to be environmentally friendly and features public washrooms, community space, covered terrace, a water refill station and seating.It is a key feature for Bruce Trail hikers to meet or continue their adventure and a significant milestone towards the completion of the City View Park Master Plan.
- The design of the building features sustainability, water and energy efficiencies and is a symbolic connection between new construction and the unique natural setting of the escarpment.
- Green building measures have been incorporated using a wood structure, an onsite well filtered for drinking water and onsite sewerage disposal system.
- The building does not use any fossil fuels in its operation. By using solar power, the building will achieve net-carbon neutrality: the roof-top solar panels produce the electricity the building uses.
It also has:
- Public washrooms;
- A community room open for casual use and organized sport tournaments;
- Indoor public gathering area that can be used by all park users;
- Exterior space with an outdoor, covered terrace;
- Accessible parking and drop-off area;
- Interpretive displays highlighting the unique park setting on a large display screen and two smaller information screens;
- Public art, SOAR, by artist Hooman Mehdizadehjafari.
About the public art, SOARThe 17-foot-tall metal sculpture, created by artist Hooman Mehdizadehjafari, reflects the rich natural heritage of the region, in particular the Niagara Escarpment. From the life-giving and mighty Niagara Falls, the iconic flora and fauna that gives special identity to the ecosystem of the region such as the Calypso Orchid, Southern Flying Squirrel, and Spotted Turtle, to the cedar forests and their immense, interconnected, underground root system.The diversity of materials used creates a beautiful play of colours that can often be seen in nature and alludes to the diverse and united community of Burlington.‘SOAR’ is a reflective mirror of the rich natural heritage of the site and celebrates the gracious and honourable ambition of appreciating and protecting the environment and ensuring its passing on to future generations.The applied words THROUGH – NATURE – WITH – LOVE – WE – THRIVE in ‘SOAR’, create an infinite circulation that reflects the ultimate message of the artwork: by loving our nature, valuing and protecting it, we may grow and thrive within it peacefully.For more information on the project, visit burlington.ca/cityviewpark. To rent the community space, visit burlington.ca/rentals
"This pavilion is a key milestone in the City View Park Master Plan and will serve as the hub for all the park. It is a beautiful place for all hikers, nature enthusiasts and athletes alike to meet, gather and rest. The public art is a great beacon and wonderfully captures the landscape and reflects the community." -- Chris Glenn, Director of Recreation, Community & Culture, City of Burlington"The building has a lot of environmental elements that really compliment the natural area of the park. Working with our community partners, we really wanted to create a beautiful, functional building that works in harmony with its surroundings." -- Allan Magi, Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure & Community Services, City of Burlington
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