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Cornell nell Cen entr tre e Precinct ecinct Plan an

DSC Meet eting ng Februar ary 5, 2013 13

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• Kick-off workshop with staff from across

the Corporation

• Formation of a steering committee that

includes York Region staff

• Stakeholders meetings – both one on one

and with various groups

• 3 Public Open Houses
• Consultation with staff and residents

Process cess to Da Date

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• Refinement of the Secondary Plan and

creation of a development framework to guide the growth and evolution of Cornell Centre

• Implementation of detailed design

guidelines to ensure a high quality built form and public realm

Precinct ecinct Plan n Out utcomes mes

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Cornell rnell Planning nning Principles nciples

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• Ensure neighbourhoods are compact,

pedestrian-friendly, and mixed-use.

• Locate activities of daily living within walking

distance.

• Design interconnected street networks to

encourage walking and reduce driving.

• Offer a broad range of housing types and

price levels.

• Ensure appropriate land uses and building

densities within walking distance of transit.

Cornell rnell Planning nning Principles nciples

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• Embed concentrations of civic, institutional,

and commercial activity in neighbourhoods and districts.

• Size and locate schools to enable walking and

cycling.

• Implement graphic urban design codes that

serve as predictable guides for change.

• Distribute a range of parks within

neighbourhoods.

• Use open spaces to define and connect

neighbourhoods and districts.

Vision sion Plan

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Key y Move: : Avenue e 7 as s a Grand d Boul ulevard

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Key y Move: : Bur ur Oa Oak is s a Reta etail Main Stree eet

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Key y Move: : The Comme mercial cial Core

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Key y Move: : The Comme mercial cial Core

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• Consistent with physical

structure and land use patterns in the Secondary Plan

• Deeper block structure and

taller buildings permitted

• 6 – 700,000 sq. ft. retail
• Engages both potential

transit locations

Key y Move: : A A Comple lete Movemen ement Netw etwork

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Key y Move: : A A Comple lete Movemen ement Netw etwork

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= full movement interchange

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Maximu mum m Permitt tted ed Density sity

* * Maximum 2.0

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Maximu mum m Permitt tted ed Bui uilding ng He Height hts

Slab b vs.

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t Tower er Compar arison

6 Storey Podium 18 Storey Point Tower 12 Storey Slab Tower

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The same density and development yield

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View w from m the North th

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Hi Highw hway y 7 at the Commer mmercial ial Core e – looking king east st

Recommen

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ded d Ne Next t Steps ps

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In order to finalize the Cornell Centre Precinct Plan the following next steps are recommended:

1. Council to receive the Cornell Centre Precinct Plan and authorize its release for public comment 2. A comprehensive Transportation Study be undertaken, in consultation with York Region to address transportation capacity requirements and density provisions of the Precinct Plan 3. That staff continue to work with individual applicants to review applications under the current Cornell Secondary Plan provisions and having regard to the City’s Growth Management Study, Draft New Official Plan and the draft Cornell Centre Precinct Plan 4. A peer review of the Altus Retail Market Study on the viability of the commercial components of the Precinct Plan be undertaken by the City 5. That further public consultation be undertaken upon completion of any further studies 6. The decision by Viva’s Board of Directors be incorporated into the final precinct plan

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