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Burlington, Ont.—July 15, 2022— The City of Burlington’s new pavilion at City View Park was officially unveiled today with a ribbon cutting and new public art piece titled, ‘SOAR’. Mayor 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 Pavilion
The 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, SOAR
The 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.
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Quotes
Chris Glenn, Director of Recreation, Community and Culture
“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.”
Allan Magi, Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services
“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.”
Links and Resources
www.burlington.ca/cityviewpark
| Ribbon cutting for SOAR | Ribbon cutting for Pavilion |
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| L – R Allan Magi, Chris Glenn, Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Angela Paparizo, Jennifer Johnson | L - R Angela Paparizo, Rich Trella, Scott Virgin, Chris Glenn, City Manager Tim Commisso, Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, Graham McNally, Patrick Tucker, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Paula Hamilton, Jennifer Johnson, Paul Swioklo, Wynn McDonald, Allan Magi. |
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Media contact:
Carla Marshall
Communications Advisor
carla.marshall@burlington.ca
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