STAKEHOLDER SESSION III May 2015 Meeting Agenda May 8th, 2015 - - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
VMC Urban Design Guidelines STAKEHOLDER SESSION III May 2015 Meeting Agenda May 8th, 2015 - 9:30 am 9:30 INTRO UDG Updated schedule Recap of previous stakeholder meeting Recap of DRP meeting Principles Focal Points
May 8th, 2015 - 9:30 am
URBAN DESIGN BEST PRACTICES OCT 2014 DEC 2014 DEVELOPMENT OF TYPOLOGIES Stakeholder Meeting Stakeholder Meeting DRP 1 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES
DRP 2 MAR 2015 JAN 2015 MAY 2015 JUL 2015 SEP 2015 REFINEMENT OF GUIDELINES FINAL PLAYBOOK Stakeholder Meeting
Presentation of Final Playbook to Stakeholders
VMC Sub-Committee
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These Urban Design Guidelines augment the built form policies of the VMC Secondary Plan and will be used as a tool by the City, development community and stakeholders to guide development within private realm projects in the downtown, outlining the City’s expectations related to built form quality in the VMC. The long-term vision for the VMC has not change and the Principles from the Secondary Plan continue to be relevant. Here is a revision of how those principles inform the built form guidelines on these document:
Transit-oriented
The highest development densities will be concentrated in proximity to transit. Special guidelines apply to high density areas in order to ensure that suffjcient access to sun light, wind protection and open space are provided. In general, a high level of permeability will be required within the block to minimize walking distances to transit stops.
Walkable
The mews network identifjed in the Secondary Plan shall be complemented by a second tier of pedestrian connections across the block, which could be in the form of pathways, atriums, breezeways or woonerfs. Generally, driveways and service laneways will be designed to welcome pedestrians. In order to support a safe, comfortable and interesting pedestrian environment, privately-owned public spaces shall be located to relate to pedestrian connections and at-grade facades shall be populated with active uses.
Accessible
The VMC built environment shall be designed to be accessible and usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life. Directions are provided for the integration of srategic public parking structures within the built form, to provide convenient parking for workers, shoppers and visitors Indoors bicycle parking will be required for all commercial and multi-unit residential buildings.
Diverse
A variety of building typologies and diversity of architecture types is highly promoted; the provision of commercial uses is incentivized as well. These guidelines allow for ample fmexibility in aims of supporting a varied types mix. The prescriptions for private open spaces contemplate the option for a variety of open space types, offering a range
Vibrant
At-grade level for key streets and open spaces shall be lined with commercial and other active ground-fmoor uses to enliven the downtown. An engaging architectural frontage is required for all streets. Institutional uses and community centres shall be designed to provide focal points for social interaction and civic life, and to relate to outdoor open space.
Green
Low Impact Development (LID) measures are suggested for all development; civic buildings will demonstrate the highest green building standards, and private development will be encouraged to do the same. These guidelines will provide direction on how to achieve these goals.
Beautiful
The architecture of buildings shall be of a high standard and complement their planned surroundings. This document will offer guidance in the design of architectural components, the detailing of elements, the choice of materials, integration of public art, etc. in order to ensure high architectural standards across the neighbourhood. “The City of Vaughan plans to create a downtown—an intense, dynamic community that in time will become the heart of the city, economically, culturally and physically[...]. The long- term vision for the VMC that underlies this secondary plan was developed in consultation with Vaughan
general principles that summarize what the VMC should strive to be. ” (VMC Secondary Plan 2.0)
EXISTING POLICY HIGHLIGHT
Figure 1.Rendering of Millway Pedestrian Promenade (image credits: VMC SOS Plan)
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Figure 3. Avenue de France, Paris (photo credits: SEMAPA) Figure 4.Inner harbor at the Confmuence, Lyon (image credits M.Chaule) Figure 5.Riva Split, Croatia (photo credits: Damir Fabijanic) Figure 6.Mandelapark, Almere (photo credits Francois Hendrickx)
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The delivery of vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhoods envisioned in the Vision and Principles will rely on establishing clear priorities that require special attention. This will respond to the unique context and vision for each of the Character Areas, and include priorities identifjed on the map below, and elaborated on the following page. 1. Consistent Avenue 7 Streetwall 2. Millway Avenue Promenade 3. Black Creek Boardwalk 4. Central Park Frontage + Primary Retail Street 5. Mid-block and Pedestrian Mews 6. Prestige Offjce Figure 2. Charachter Area Priorities 1. 3. 2. 4. 4. 6. 6. 5. 5. consistent Ave. 7 streetwall black creek boardwalk millway avenue promenade central park frontage + primary retail street Figure 7.Royal York Condominium, New York (photo credits Julie MacClure) Multimedia Centre Hamburg, Germany (image credits: Fosters and Partners) mid-block and pedestrian mews prestige offjce
active frontage + at-grade design + streetwall articulation OUTER BLOCK INNER BLOCK pedestrian permeability + access + servicing parking private open space heights + shadows + climate control
Massing is defjned in the VMC Secondary Plan. Nonetheless, the massing regulations are fmexible enough that a The purpose of this document is to illustrate the different built form confjgurations possible under the Secondary Plan
Figure 1. Alternative massing options for typical block along Avenue 7, all of them compliant with VMC Secondary Plan policies and built up to maximum FSI (5.0)
7 storeys high 4-storey streetwall 28 storeys corner plaza 11 storeys 6-storey podium 30 storeys (maximum permitted) breezeway 25 storeys 35 storeys (30max + 5 bonus for incorporation of major offjce) internalized structured parking Avenue 7 New Park Place c
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“Squares, gardens and other smaller open spaces should provide initmate spaces for passive enjoyment” - Generous Open
Space System (section 3.7, Secondary Plan)
Figure 3.Block structure and street network are determined by the Secondary Plan. Figure 4.Mews are located and identifjed in the VMC Secondary Plan as an enhanced level of mid-block connectivity. Figure 5. Additional pedestrian connections shall be provided in coordination with built form. Figure 6.Private Open Space could take different shapes and locations within the block, provided that it is accessible and connected with to the pedestrian network to meet guidelines.
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Figure 7. Illustration of how a netweork of pedestrian connections could be created by combining all open space features, NOTE: ALL FRAMEWORK PLANS WILL BE UPDATED FOLLOWING FINALIZED OMB MEDIATION
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“A fjne-grain grid of streets in the VMC will be fundamental to encouraging walking, which in turn promotes transit uses” - Grid of
Streets (section 3.6, Secondary Plan)
“In general, vehicular access to development for parking, servicing and pick-up/drop-off shall be provided from local streets and laneways” - Street Network
(section 4.3.18, Secondary Plan)
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Figure 8. Street Network, Vehicular Access and Servicing (source: new map based on Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan, Schedule C) NOTE: ALL FRAMEWORK PLANS WILL BE UPDATED FOLLOWING FINALIZED OMB MEDIATION
arterials (54m+ row) minor arterial (33m row) major collectors (28-33m row) special collector (33m row) minor collectors (23-26m row) local streets (20-22m row) mews (15-17m row) or local streets special study area A (see Policy 4.3.9) street parking permitted in both sides LEGEND street parking permitted in one side (TBD)
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“Buildings shall be located and massed to defjne the edges of streets” - Massing (section 8.6.18, Secondary
Plan)
“Street life is central to the vision for the VMC, and all development in the VMC, including infrastructure and buildings, should promote walking” - Streets and
Transportaion (section 4.1.1, Secondary Plan)
Figure 9. Proposed Streetwall plan NOTE: ALL FRAMEWORK PLANS WILL BE UPDATED FOLLOWING FINALIZED OMB MEDIATION
min 4 fmoors - 90% min 3 fmoors - 70% min 3 fmoors - 60% min 6 fmoors - 90% min 6 fmoors - 80% min 6 fmoors - 70% Recommended Streetwall:
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“The location of parking and servicing facilities shall adhere to the following policies to ensure they are conveniently located but do not have an adverse impact on public life” - Parking and Servicing Facilities
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