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Keeping Up With Change Inspiration Lakeview

One trend over the last few years has been to larger boats, although uncertain economic times facilities and events. We continue to have a very diverse membership – young families, empty Outside of our site, but having a major impact on us is the old Lakeview Generating site • Connectivity – multiple ways to get around (transit, walk, cycle)
might temper that change. We’ve also seen trends towards sailing, then power and back again. nesters, racers, cruisers, all of whom are looking to enjoy the water in different ways. to the east. The City of Mississauga has launched a very impressive planning process, • Destination – create special spaces
So, it’s hard to say how big the boats will be and what the dock configuration should look like. The How will these changes impact our site? We are starting to assess if and when the Clubhouse including public consultation, called “Inspiration Lakeview”. The details of the future • Remember – commemorate the history of the site
profile of our fleet is more quickly and easily changed than the configuration of our docks. And, of and the docks need to be reconfigured and renovated. These are our core assets and they must development are not yet known, but it will include mixed use, returning the waterfront • Viable – balance public, private investment to be economically sustainable
course there are many more innovations and features on boats – enhanced navigation systems, be maintained and renewed in keeping with the needs and desires of the members. Key to all of to the public, and developing destinations and appropriate transportation infrastructure.
satellite communications, computers, and a whole host of other gadgets. All of these change the this is the question of what are most of our members looking for. We should anticipate much It will include public and private development. The eight core principles are: What some of this may mean for PCYC is an opportunity to change the harbour
dynamic of how we use our boats and our demands on Club facilities and services. spirited debate and discussion as plans for the future are made. We are counting on each • Link – connect the City to the water entrance to reduce the surge with a southwest wind, a larger boating community within our
Another trend is the increase in families who are enjoying boating as a family activity. Particularly member for input. Fortunately, our history provides us with a several precedents for success. • Open – open with a wealth of accessible public space harbour, canals and waterways into the Lakeview site for small craft, and more activities
with the introduction of the pool, there has been a greater presence of families in our membership This Club has often rebuilt Clubhouses and even moved to an entirely new site. Change may be • Green – green, sustainable, innovative in the neighbourhood surrounding the Club. All of this is still very much in the planning
and a more pronounced family orientation to our activities. With this comes a different focus on challenging and stressful but history assures us that we will manage it with success. • Vibrant – truly mixed use, affordable and welcoming to all ages stage, and it could be 5 to 15 years before there is any significant development.
100 Looking Forward By Judy Fountain, Chair - Long Range Planning Committee Port Credit Yacht Club History 101