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Page 1: Urban Design Portfolio: 2014
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STONY PLAIN ROAD

STONY PLAIN ROAD URBAN DESIGN VISION2009 - 2011

The Urban Design Vision addresses desired future character, land use and urban design considerations along Stony Plain Road and in the surrounding area. It provides guidance for the future integration of the west LRT line. The Vision acknowledges the dual role of the Stony Plain Road corridor as a vital entrance corridor connecting Edmonton’s west end and the downtown core, as a destination retail street and as a residential community.

A well-designed public environment, including parks, streets, squares, transit, bicycle amenity and architecture will help to ensure the ongoing success of the area. The Vision will help to guide future investment in the area so that it may fully contribute to community building and positive renewal.

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Urban Design GroupMarch 2009

Jasper PlaceRevitalizationNDRAFTRR

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Future Vision

Existing Anchor AmenitiesExisting Mixed Commercial

New Mixed Commercial

Existing Business Park

Legend

New Business ParkExisting Residential Walk-up 4m Sidewalk

3m SidewalkStudy Area BoundaryNew Row Housing

New Residential Walk-up

Active Residential Frontage Bicycle PathNew Ravine Entrance

Improved Pedestrian CrossingGround Floor Retail Activity

100 Ave

99 Ave

98 Ave

102 Ave

103 Ave

104 Ave

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Westlawn CemeteryMayfield Common

GrantMacEwan

College

IGA

Jasper Gates

050m

100m200m

050m

100m200m

Urban Design GroupMarch 2009

Jasper PlaceRevitalizationNDRAFT

Apartment

Other ResidentialCommercialInstitutional

One Unit Dwelling

Multiple Dwelling UnitsTwo Unit Dwelling

Recreation/Open Space

Study Area BoundaryLegend

Industrial/UtilitiesTransportationVacant/UndevelopedNo Data/Unknown

Existing Zoning and Land Use

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Urban Design GroupMarch 2009

Jasper PlaceRevitalizationNDRAFT

Apartment

Other ResidentialCommercialInstitutional

One Unit Dwelling

Multiple Dwelling UnitsTwo Unit Dwelling

Recreation/Open Space

Study Area BoundaryLegend

Industrial/UtilitiesTransportationVacant/UndevelopedNo Data/Unknown

Existing Zoning and Land Use

STONY PLAIN ROAD

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CHINA TOWN AND LITTLE ITALY

CHINATOWN AND LITTLE ITALY2008 - 2011

The Urban Design Strategy aims to provide a guiding vision that can be used in building healthy, safe and lively public spaces that honour the past and reflect the vitality of the neighbourhood today. It is a synthesis of ideas and discussions coming from McCauley Revitalization Strategy, the Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association’s Strategic Business Plan, examples from other cities and neighbourhoods, and professional expertise. The Strategic plan is one stepping stone in the ongoing process of placemaking and should be revised as the neighbourhood evolves.

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Chinatown andLittle Italy Plan

Urban Design GroupApril 2009 NGroup 3

Chinatown andLittle Italy Plan

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Arts District/Mixed Use Housing

RemoveBridge

*Parking

*Housing Infill

*PossibleCulturalCentre/Garden

*ArtsHab

*Big BoxStores

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VIEW CORRIDORSPROTECTION PLAN

VIEW CORRIDORS PROTECTION PLAN2009 - 2010

Protection of Edmonton’s scenic resources will greatly contribute toward expressing and strengthening our city’s unique character; including built form, expression of the natural topography, significant views of skylines, landmark buildings and areas, and important local views, prospects and panoramas. Distinct and recognizable views, including those of landmarks, nodes, edges and paths, contribute greatly to the legibility of a city. Through the careful placement and treatment of view corridors, scenic resources can make a city memorable, create a sense of place and direction for visitors and locals, and showcase the city’s unique character. As the city grows, its physical form will evolve. Through new construction and investment, opportunities will emerge to protect and enhance our cultural and historic features, as well as to increase visual connections with the North Saskatchewan River valley and buildings of civic or historic interest. In fact, public and private investment activities are our prime tool for building a vital and memorable public realm.

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VIEW CORRIDORSPROTECTION PLAN

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View Protection Guidelines: Important Buildings and Structural Landmarks

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City of Edmonton - Urban Design Section - Planning and Development 33

View Frame

*not to scale

3.9.3 McDougall United Church from 97 Avenue

View Subject: McDougall United Church Subject Elevation: Base: 667.9 m Roofline: approx. 678.4 m (681.9 m tower)View Point: 97 Street looking north to the downtown skylineView Point Elevation: 623.6 mDistance from View Point to Subject: approx. 590 m View Type: PanoramaView Frame: McDougall United Church, partially visible as part of the downtown skylineIssues: McDougall United Church is washed out by similarly coloured and patterned buildings; and Crowded and miniaturized by adjacent buildings

The maximum height of a new structure, at a distance of 93 m from the view point, may be calculated as follows:

a= 681.9 m - 623.6 m = 58.3 me = 623.6 m - 623.6 m = 0 m

tan Θ = 58.3 m / 590 m = a’ / 93 mtan Θ x 93 m = 9.2 m

According to the above calculation, the maximum height of a building, structure or landscape element in the river valley is 9.2 m.

Statement of Significance:

As part of the city skyline, McDougall United Church is an architectural and historic landmark.

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View Protection Guidelines: North Saskatchewan River Valley and Natural Areas

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City of Edmonton - Urban Design Section - Planning and Development36

Visual Connections from Top of Bank Walkway,adapted from Top of Bank Policy, 2010

*not to scale

4.2.2 Visual Connections

Visual connections can be defined as the cumulative visual experience and relationship between two points, perceived by an observer. In the case of visual landscapes, these points can be any combination of sites within and outside of the River Valley and Ravine System, provided that the River Valley is clearly visible and is a prominent component of the view or vista.

Entering the city via Gateway Boulevard, the first glimpse of the downtown skyline over the North Saskatchewan River is a breathtaking and memorable one. Visual connections are critical, not only for way finding and orientation, but also for the creation of unique and memorable viewing experiences. A number of critical visual connections have been identified and are examined in this study, including:

Views down north-south streets• Views down laneways• Views across the North Saskatchewan River from view • points of civic, cultural or historic significanceVistas from top of bank roadways and promenades•

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DISSERTATION

DISSERTATION2008

This dissertation explores the relevance of urban design as it relates to identity-building and cultural reclamation in a First Nation context. Through acknowledging past discrepancies between First Nation culture and western theories of planning and design, it proposes strategies for design and consultation that consider not only the history and culture of the community, but also the relevance of custom and the universal desire for high-quality, sustainable communities. The methods and strategies proposed in this dissertation hold significance both in a First Nation context, and globally, for any professional attempting to consult and design with a community in a culturally-appropriate and meaningful manner.

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DISSERTATION

“A valuable consideration of the potential impact of urban design on a society where ‘urban’ is an unwelcome setting, and ‘design’ is subsumed in the living culture of structured community decision making ... A Masters thesis which deserves to be flagged for future use - and development - by others.”

Dr. Brian Goodey

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PLANNING ILLUSTRATION

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PLANNING ILLUSTRATION

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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