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Brock District Plan Presentation of Draft Principles & Strategies The Planning Partnership November 25, 2015 What is a District Plan ? A proactive planning tool and development strategy for a defjned area Intended to be a Regional
Presentation of Draft Principles & Strategies
The Planning Partnership
November 25, 2015
Brock District Plan
What is a District Plan?
» A proactive planning tool and development strategy for a defjned area » Sets a holistic vision and serves as a guide for multiple stakeholders to coordinate development and investment efforts
» Intended to be a Regional centre for growth
and economic prosperity
» Not a Secondary Plan, does not have the
same legislative requirements or status
Unique Regional Characteristics of the Brock District
» Major post secondary institution » Accessibility/proximity to a 400 series highway and U.S. Border » Major Regional transit hub » Major Regional employment centre – approximately 5,000 people
currently working in this area
» Allows Niagara to compete with Greater Golden Horseshoe » Source of talent, diversity and a labour-ready workforce » Source for investment (domestic & foreign) » Approximately 3,500 students living within the district
Why is this Important?
Why is this Important?
Why is this Important?
Why is this Important?
Why is this Important?
has been made in the past
Brock District
Investment within the Brock District
approximately
public & private investment
that directly supports the
Current Projects
Brock University & Urban Strategies
The Brock University Campus Master Plan
City of Thorold & Dillon Consulting
Brock Business Park Secondary Plan
Niagara Region & The Planning Partnership
Brock District Plan
Consultation
Working Group Consisting of
Brock University City of Thorold planning staff City of St. Catharines planning staff Regional staff
Next Steps
has been made in the past
Developing a servicing & implementation program
Setting design guidelines & standards
Report back to Council at the end of Q1, 2016
What is Happening Elsewhere
UTown@UBC
University of British Columbia 19,000 residents including over 800 children Contributed over $343 million to the UBC Endowment Land provided on a 99 year lease
3,500 residents now live in UniverCity. At full build-out it will be home to 10,000 people. The SFU Community Trust is developing UniverCity by preparing zoned, serviced, subdivided sites to private sector developers on a prepaid, 99-year leasehold basis
UniverCity
Simon Fraser University
What is Happening Elsewhere
contributing
There are
University Research & Technology Parks
to the GDP in Canada and employing
people
Research & Technology Parks
Innovation Park Innovation Place
McMaster University University of Regina
LEGEND
PaRKing Accessible Parking Meter Parking Motorcycle Parking Permit Parking Short-term Parking Visitor Parking ColouR CodeS Academic/Administrative Buildings Roads and Parking Lots City Roads and Parking Lots Pathways Residence Buildings Water Research Park Buildings P SYMBolS Accessible Entrances Building Codes Construction Site and Future Site of Building Grand River CarShare Grand River Transit Greyhound GO Transit Help Line Telephone Information Public Telephone Service VehicleLocated on the University of Waterloo’s North Campus. Designed to accommodate 1.2 million sq ft of offjce space. Community-based research and technology park creates strong ties between the University and industry leaders.
David Johnston Research + Technology Park
University of Waterloo
What makes a “Centre”?
University/Institutional Uses Municipal Offjce/Civic Uses Housing (for students) Retail (limited & small scale) Hotel Employment Healthcare Athletic/Recreation Facilities Cultural Facilities
has all the raw ingredients:
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brock District
The District is isolated from its urban surroundings
BUT... and...
within the District itself, the 3 quadrants feel isolated from each other
What makes a “Centre”?
7 Key Elements
Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Sustainable Urban District Balanced Circulation
Opportunities to Achieve a Complete Community
is 900km long The Bruce Trail from Queenston to Tobermory following the Escarpment
The Niagara Escarpment
UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve
is a
Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Strategies
1a
Leverage setting within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to promote innovative education, research and business synergies in related fjelds within the natural sciences (such as biology, ecology and earth science)
The Niagara Escarpment Plan Area
as it passes through the Brock District
This is one of the narrowest portions between Hamilton and the Niagara River
narrows to just wide
) (
Strategies
1b
Protect and enhance the Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Protection Areas as they run through the Brock District
Escarpment
RELATIONSHIPS
Lincoln Lakeshore Vinemount Ridge Twenty Mile Bench Beamsville Bench Creek Shores Short Hills Four Mile Creek Niagara Lakeshore St David’s Bench Niagara River
Niagara Peninsula Sub-Appellations
wineries
in the Niagara Peninsula
There are
making
1,441
different wines
Viticulture
RELATIONSHIPS
Strategies
1c
Leverage location within the Niagara Peninsula Appellation to promote viticultural education, research and business synergies
1 3 5 5 7 2 6 4
Nestled within the Natural Environment
Strategies
2a
Leverage the local natural heritage system as a hands-on resource for educational engagement and research in Tourism and Environment, Geography, Sustainability Science, Earth Sciences Short Hills Twenty Valley Ball’s Falls
Core Natural Heritage: Environmental Protection Areas Niagara Escarpment Plan Area Greenbelt Plan Area Rural Areas 406 406 5 8
Strategies
2b
Protect and enhance existing natural features and biosystems, including groundwater, wetlands, and habitat
2c
Improve access points and signage to paths and trails connecting to the Escarpment and to the Bruce Trail
Core Natural Heritage: Environmental Conservation Areas Core Natural Heritage: Environmental Protection Areas Provincially Signifjcant Wetlands (MNR) Areas of Natural and Scientifjc Interest (MNR) Greenbelt Plan Area 406 406 5 8
Lakes Escarpment 406
Strategies
3a
Emphasize gateways as crossings of a natural threshold to further defjne a distinct district nestled in the natural environment
3b
Plant naturalized areas along Hwy 406, and its ramps, providing a buffer and turning the built barrier into a natural threshold
Thresholds
T h r e s h
d 1 : G l e n r i d g e A v e T h r e s h
d 3 : S i r I s a a c B r
k W a y T h r e s h
d 2 : M e r r i t t v i l l e H w y
Defjning Boundaries
Potential Thresholds
Entrances
Escarpment
Lakes
Hwy 406
W a l k a b i l i t y
1 m i n The entire built-up area of the Brock District is accessible within a 10 minute walk (800m)
CO2
Co-generation Plant
6.4 MW
Electricity
8.3 MW
Heat
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%
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%
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%
75
%
1
%
5 % 90
%
3
%
Brock Students St Catharines- Niagara CMA
Transportation Modal Share
24,900 t
produces
72%
BrockU’s
supplying
22,230 t
11%
REDUCTION
2013 2019
GHG Emissions
BrockU’s
most of
Heating & Cooling
Targets
&
LEED
Silver
5 m i n Increasing transit use, car-sharing and active transportation can lead to healthier people, cleaner air and reduce dependence
Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions for gasses such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4)and Nitrous oxide (N2O) helps minimize the effects of climate change There are 3 LEED certifjed buildings
now requires new buildings meet a minimum of LEED silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most recognized standard for measuring building sustainability
Sustainable Urban District
Strategies
3a
New buildings should be certifjed as minimum LEED Silver
3b
Explore using district energy to provide heating and power to new buildings
3c
Reduce GHG Emissions, water usage, electricity, heating and cooling needs
3d
Use Transportation Demand Management to increase modal share for active transportation and transit usage.
3e
Adhere to principles of Low Impact Development, including 0 net runoff
1 m i n u t e w a l k 5 m i n u t e w a l k D i s t r i c t H e a t i n g & P
e r
Decew Rd Beaverdams Rd Merrittville Hwy Sir Isaac Brock Way Glenridge Ave G l e n d a l e A v e Pelham Rd S t P a u l S t W406 406 5 8
WELLAND26
mins
/60min DOWNTOWN ST CATHARINES18
mins
/15min /5-10min
25
mins
every hr PENN CENTRE11
mins
/15min /30min DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE13
mins
/15min /30min DOWNTOWN THOROLD12
mins
/15min /30min15
mins
/15min /30min18
mins
/30min12
mins
/30minTime from BrockU Frequency of Service
/peak /off-peak10
mins
/15min /30minTransit Connections
Balanced Circulation
Vehicular
Convenience, ample parking
406
Importance, Regional and International Connections & Access
Transit
Network, Convenience Reduced Summer Service
Cycling
Network Safety - bike lanes Parking
Walking
Network Convenience within District
Strategies
5a
Extend the sidewalk system south on Merritville Hwy and east on Sir Isaac Brock Way over Hwy 406
5b
Ensure well-lit, safe and comfortable pathways, sidewalks
5c
Improve pedestrian crossings, and add additional crossings to meet future demands
5d
Enhance wayfjnding/signage
5e
Complete cycling network - connection over Hwy 406
5f
Use carsharing, ridesharing etc to reduce car dependence and parking requirements
5g
Use shared parking to help reduce parking requirements
406 406 406 406
58 58
Lake Moodie Lake Gibson T w e l v e M ile C r e e k New Sidewalks Required Existing Bike Lanes New Cycling Infrastructure East-West Brock University Spine Bruce Trail Glenridge Quarry Trails Signalized Intersection Potential New Signalized Intersection Signalized Pedestrian Crossing Existing Parking Lots 406 406 406 406
58 58
Lake Moodie Lake Gibson T w e l v e M ile C r e e kGlenridge Quarry Brock University
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G l e n r i d g e A v e M e r r i t t v i l l e H w y✱ ✱
Existing Open Space Athletic Fields Playgrounds Future Open Space Associated with Redevelopment Proposed Linear Park Sir Isaac Brock Way Streetscape Glenridge Ave Streetscape Schmon Pkwy/Macdonell St Streetscape Gateway/Threshold Glendridge Quarry Naturalization Site Core Natural Heritage: Environmental Conservation Areas Core Natural Heritage: Environmental Protection Areas Provincially Signifjcant Wetlands (MNR) Areas of Natural and Scientifjc Interest (MNR)Public, Inviting, Useable, Connected
A Green District
Public, Inviting, Useable, Connected
A Green District
Detention & Recharge
Strategies
6a
Use bioswales and other surface water treatment and entrapment techniques to manage runoff
6b
Capture roof runoff for watering trees and other plantings
6e
Beautify and enhance parking
Boardwalk at Glenridge Quarry pond Boardwalk at Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park
6c
Create streetscape with strong and unique characters along Sir Isaac Brock Way and Glendale Ave/Merrittville Hwy
6d
Provide public open spaces in new development
Sir Isaac Brock Way Today - Looking West from Schmon Parkway
Princeton University University of Washington University of Guelph University of Pennsylvania
Gateway Streets from Other Universities
Sir Isaac Brock Way Streetscape
University of Pennsylvania University of Guelph
Sir Isaac Brock Way
Glenridge Avenue Merrittville Highway Schmon Parkway
Sir Isaac Brock Way Streetscape A B D C
Sir Isaac Brock Way - Looking West from Schmon Parkway
Sir Isaac Brock Way - Looking West from Schmon Parkway
Opportunities to Achieve a Complete Community
Required/potential uses Student housing Private housing Mixed used in same building Commercial/retail at grade Use of structured parking to allow higher densities
1 2 3 4
a b
Strategies
7a
Promote mixed uses and a mix of housing, including privately owned housing (eg. condo)
7b
Promote job creation and business synergies (research industry etc.)
7c
Create opportunities for placemaking
7d
explore structured parking to allow higher densities
Sir Isaac Brock Way Glenridge Ave Merrittville Hwy Schmon Parkway
406
406 406 406 406
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Lake Moodie Lake Gibson T w e l v e M ile C r e e k1 2 3 4
a b c
1
Parcel 1
4 4 P P 11 5 11 5 5 4 4Parcel 2
2
S i r I s a a c B r4 6
S i r I s a a c B rSir Isaac Brock Way Schmon Parkway Sir Isaac Brock Way Schmon Parkway John Macdonell St Glenridge Ave
3
Parcel 3 Parcel 4
4
Sir Isaac Brock Way Glenridge Ave Merrittville Hwy Isaac Brock Blvd
S i r I s a a c B r