broadway 360 opening presentation
DESCRIPTION
The Broadway 360 visioning forum began with this presentation from the consultant group.TRANSCRIPT
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creating our neighbourhood plan
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Presentation Outline:
1. Introduction2. Summit Outcomes3. ‘Overview of Observations from a ‘Fresh Eyes’
Perspectives4. Existing Conditions5. Measuring Up to Comparable Main Streets6. Challenges & questions to tackle in the Next 3 Days
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Intro to Study and Process
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Who is Involved
Steering Committee Members
• Jason Aebig, Chair• Andrew Wallace, NCA • Tanya Ringdal, BBID• Bruce Cory, BBID• Carl Miller, Commercial Land Owners and or Business Owners• Harriett Richards, NCA & BILD• Mark Bobyn, NCA• Tom Der, Civic Administration• Lesley Arsenault, Civic Administration• Kevin Sturgeon, NCA• Moarg McKercher, NCA• Nadya Veerman, NCA• Janet Crouch, Commercial Land Owners and or Business Owners
INTRODUCTION
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Study Background
• In 2001, a Local Area Plan for the Nutana Community was prepared;
• Recently there have been shifts in the economic, physical and social conditions of Broadway Avenue and the Nutana Community;
• Shift in context has resulted in some recommendations not being fully implemented, and new issues have emerged that were not previously anticipated;
• The Planning Partnership was retained in the Spring of 2008 to prepare a new Development Plan for the area;
INTRODUCTION
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Study Objectives
• Land Use:
• Identify what land uses are appropriate and balanced;
• provide guidance on appropriate densities for residential and commercial development;
• provide guidance with respect to the appropriate scale and height of new buildings; and,
• how to create a healthy transition between Broadway Avenue and the adjacent residential neighbourhoods.
INTRODUCTION
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Study Objectives
• Character Retention:
• Identify those characteristics that make this area special, including what characteristics should be enhanced and reinforced; and,
• how the form and shape of new buildings, quality and character of public spaces and streets, and, architectural design can contribute to the character of the area.
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Study Objectives
• Parking & Traffic:
• strategies for traffic and parking that are balanced with the need to retain an inviting pedestrian environment and a livable community.
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Study Process
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INTRODUCTION
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Overview of Background Review
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Review of Background Documents
• Plan Saskatoon• Beautiful Saskatoon (2008)• Nutana: Community Quick Facts• Saskatoon Zoning By-Law• Local Area Planning Status Report (2007)• Broadway Visitor’s Guide (2007)• Broadway BID Annual Review (2007)• Broadway BID Strategic Plan• Broadway BID Annual Review (2006)• Draft – Proposed B5B Overlay• Nutana Local Area Plan Final Report• Broadway Parking Study (2000)• Broadway: Through Boom and Bust and Back Again!• Broadway Streetscape Improvement Master Plan
BACKGROUND
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Broadway Summit Outcomes
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Overview
• Focus Group Sessions held over the course of two days on September 16 and 17
• Met with a diverse group of people including:
• Residents
• Business Owners
• Members of Council
• Property Owners
• Developers
• Area Schools
• Heritage Interest Groups
Broadway Summit
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Broadway Summit
Key Commonly Shared Perspectives
• Assets of the Broadway Area:
• Central Location: easily accessible from all parts of the City;
• Built, un-built and storied Heritage;
• Diverse mix of uses that contributes to the areas character;
• Social, economic and demographic diversity;
• Locally owned businesses;
• the density of the area adds to the vitality and energy of Broadway;
• Walkability;
• Strong sense of community; and,
• The Broadway BID
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Issues:
• Parking;
• Concern that the policies and tools surrounding heritage management are insufficient;
• increasing development pressure – fear that it will threaten the character of Broadway;
• Affordability for both residential and commercial uses is decreasing;
• Threat from other emerging areas
• Noise, traffic and crime related to the bars and pubs
Broadway Summit
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Opportunities:
• LEED and environmental sustainability;
• CPTED Principles;
• Improving alternative modes of transportation;
• Amending existing policies to provide affordable housing in more innovative ways such as granny flats;
• Increasing density;
• Introducing new incentives and tools for heritage protection and enhancement; and,
• limiting or specifying store (floorplate) sizes.
Broadway Summit
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Key Contradictory Perspectives:
• Personal Safety
• Gentrification
• Festivals & Events
Broadway Summit
Other Key Notable Perspectives:
• Small Town Character anchored by the “Main Street Experience”
• Authenticity of both the experience of being on Broadway, and the authenticity of the heritage buildings along the street.
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Overview of Observations from a ‘Fresh Eyes’ Perspective
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• ‘Main Street’ & Mixed Uses• Housing & Tenure Variety• Walkable Streets & Blocks• Abundance of Amenities• Access to Transit
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Natural Setting & Views• Beautiful Streets• Rich History & Heritage
Resources • Location & Proximity• Sense of Community• Appeal & Room to Grow
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• High Quality Public Realm• Crosswalks• Landscaping• Feature Paving• Signage• Furnishing • Lighting• Public Art
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• About linking areas, orientation, safety & civic pride
• Landmarks• Gateways• Mid-block connections• CPTED principles• Wayfinding• Bike Parking
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Between Broadway & Adjacent Residential Areas
• The Broadway Commercial ‘Shoulder’
• The South End of Broadway
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Scale of Street can be overwhelming – 30m (100ft)
• Especially in winter and where less landscaping exists
• Proportional ‘Street Wall’ can help
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Scale of Street can be overwhelming – 30m (100ft)
• Especially in winter and where less landscaping exists
• Proportional ‘Street Wall’ can help
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Front Yard Parking• Under-Scaled Buildings• Gaps and Blank Walls• Non-Retail At-Grade• Inconsistent Setbacks• Visible Untreated Parking Areas
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• About Longevity, Siting, Massing, Material Quality & Architectural Detail
• Not About Style• Public & Large Scaled Buildings
Have the Greatest Civic Obligations
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• Buffer for Pedestrians• Traffic-Calming• Natural Surveillance• Commercial Viability
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
• ‘Main Streets’ Historically Built on Density & Struggle When Populations Decline
• Critical Mass of People & Activity Essential for Health & Success
• Diversity & Affordability• Vibrancy & Safety• Hallmark of Sustainable
Neighbourhoods
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
Nutana
One of the City’s Densest Areas
3,350 people per square km
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
Saskatoon
1,300/sKM
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
Saskatoon
1,300/sKM
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10 Key Observations from a Fresh Eyes Perspective
Saskatoon
1,300/sKM
Mississauga
2,100/sKM
Toronto
3,900/sKM
Boston
4,600/sKM
Vancouver
5,300/sKM
London
4,700/sKM
San Francisco
6,400/sKM
New York
10,300/sKM
Paris
26,000/sKM
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Existing Conditions
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Observations
• Existing land uses and land use policies are generally consistent
Land Use Policy
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Observations
• Existing development does not reflect full potential of Commercial District zoning permissions
• Lack of massing and design controls
• Density permissions seem excessive
Zoning By-Law
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Observations
• Proximity to River Valley
• Schools provide for open space
• Boulevards are an important ‘green’ amenity
• 5 Corners and Sidewalk Bump-outs serve as key gather spaces
Parks & Open Spaces
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Observations
• Larger foot prints and coverage consistent with commercial and higher density streets
• Predominant character is street and pedestrian oriented - typical of traditional urban neighbourhoods
Built Form
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Observations
• Not a large number of heritage significant structures remain along Broadway
• Key intersections have historic significance
Heritage
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Observations
• Predominantly a low-rise area
• No obvious order to where taller buildings are located
Existing Building Heights
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Observations
• Limited available vacant sites
• A number of incompatible building forms that ought to be redeveloped
• Permissions exceed existing development within the most of the B5 zone
Soft Sites
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Observations
• Fine-grained grid pattern of streets
• Well served by transit (5min walk)
• Rear-lane orientation suggest early intentions for land uses
• Traffic calming may benefit from greater signed/signalized intersections
Circulation
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Observations
• On-Street parking located throughout
• Metered parking (short-term) adjacent to commercial area
• On-site private commercial parking is limited
• No municipal parking facilities
Parking
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Measuring Up to Comparable ‘Main Streets’
• Historic commercial district• Linear configuration• Outside if central business district• Adjacent historic residential areas• Traditionally low-rise building heights• Night life destination
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WHYTE AVENUEINGLEWOOD/9TH AVE 17TH AVENUE SWOSBORNE STREET
Location:Winnipeg, MB
Population (City):633,451 (2006)
Location:Calgary, AB
Population (City):988,183 (2006)
Location:Edmonton, AB
Population (City):730,372 (2006)
Location:Calgary, AB
Population (City):988,183 (2006)
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17th Avenue, Calgary
Intensification:• Intensification encouraged through zoning
Parking:•Exploring municipal surface parking lots to mitigate parking shortage•New design guidelines require all loading at rear•Parking relaxations for public housing
Licensed Establishments:•Zoning restricts number of clubs/block and percentage of block taken up by clubs
Land Use:•Commercial uses allowed on only first and second floors, maximum unit size 300 m2
Transition To Low-Rise:•Policy of stepping down heights from 17th Ave. •Maximum height in core is 3 storeys (taller in other areas)•Area north of 17th is an apartment neighbourhood
Built Form Control:•Bylaw limits widths of storefronts to 7.5 m•Setbacks recently standardized to 4.5 m•Built form design guidelines
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Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
Intensification:•Require new commercial buildings to be of low scale and density (max. height 4 storeys, hotels may be 6)
Parking:•Provision of off-street commercial parking, and appropriate residential parking in new developments•Discourage long-term parking on residential streets
Licensed Establishments:•Police recommend better training for bar workers, prohibition of cheap drink specials, prohibition of glass bottles, addition of taxi stands•“Zoning overlay” prohibits new clubs
Land Use:•Prohibition against expansion of commercial area•Encourage office use above grade, retail at grade•Apartments only allowed on top floors•Auto oriented uses not permitted
Transition To Low-Rise:•Stepping down to surrounding residential height -14 to 10 m
Built Form Control:•Maximum storefront width of 10 m.•Built form guidelines (focus on traditional materials and styles).•Utilizes overlay zone
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Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Intensification:•New buildings should be in keeping with existing street pattern and architecture
Parking:•“Parking management district,” In which “in lieu” agreements are promoted•Residential parking permit system is used•Above and below grade parking is promoted
Licensed Establishments:•Bars are not permitted in “mixed use transition” zones
Land Use:•Auto oriented uses not allowed
Transition To Low-Rise:•Use of special 2-4 storey “mixed-use transition” zoning between lower residential and taller commercial heights•Zoned to permit pockets of taller residential buildings (up to five storeys)
Built Form Control:•Development adjacent to heritage buildings must respect their character•Zoning requires pedestrian oriented form and high quality design
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Inglewood, Calgary
Intensification:•Intensification encouraged to infill large number of vacant lots
Parking:•“Parking Awareness Program”•Creation of municipal commercial parking lots•Parking relaxations for heritage buildings
Licensed Establishments:•Zoning restricts number of clubs/block and percentage of block taken up by clubs (Inglewood is not major club area)
Land Use Conflicts:•Auto oriented businesses prohibited•Entire area rezoned “direct control” to allow community review of all development proposals
Transition To Low-Rise:•Stepbacks required above third storey of commercial buildings on 9th Ave.•Commercial buildings limited to four storeys (up to seven storeys with residential component)
Built Form Control:•Extensive restoration program•Design guidelines call for new building to relate to historic styles, heights
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Key Challenges/Questions to Tackle in the Next Few Day
• Identifying the defining ‘Character’ that ought to be retained• Defining the appropriate form for new development
• Based on sound urban design principles• Enhancing the pedestrian experience • Providing for adequate transitions
• Identifying strategies to address parking issues• Linkages to development?• Municipal involvement in additional parking?• Design standards
• Strategies for Traffic-Calming & Accommodating Active Transportation• Strategies for Licensed Establishments
• Limits to number and scale?• Owner responsibilities?
• Implementation Strategies• Potential zoning amendments?• Form-based regulations?• Guidelines?• Design review?
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Next Steps
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Next Steps
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INTRODUCTIONStudy Process