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 • Flexibility in Massing 9:50 WORKSHOP • Frontage and Streetwall • Thresholds • Parking • Private Open Space 11:30 ADJOURN
UDG Updated Schedule OCT 2014 DEC 2014 JAN 2015 MAR 2015 MAY 2015 JUL 2015 SEP 2015 Stakeholder Meeting URBAN DESIGN BEST Stakeholder PRACTICES Meeting DRP 1 TODAY DEVELOPMENT OF Stakeholder TYPOLOGIES Meeting DEVELOPMENT OF DRP 2 GUIDELINES Presentation of VMC REFINEMENT Final Playbook to Sub-Committee OF GUIDELINES Stakeholders FINAL PLAYBOOK
March Workshop
What we heard in March need for fmexibility around site access (especially for retail and commercial uses desire for surface and/or structured parking along highway 400 and 407 employment parcels types of ‘active uses’ appropriate for Avenue 7 relationship of residential blocks to Black Creek
What we heard in March clarity around what is the focal point of each Character Area; the character of the neighbourhood shall organically evolve over time Need for strategy to guide traffjc and people from the intersection of Jane St and Avenue 7 towards the inner fabric of Character Areas Support for transitional uses and interim development phasing Worries about ‘cookie’ cutter development through architectural standards
DRP Presentation
What we heard at DRP Relationship between buildings and public realm is critical. Identify priority investment zones where more prescription is necessary. More prescription around the perimeter of blocks. More fmexibility on interior.
What we heard at DRP Character Area strategies should include aspirational identities Special zones within Character Areas need a fjner grain of detail and hierarchy Parking is a challenge, and needs transitional strategies
What we heard at DRP Real challenge with animated frontages on large ROWs and single sided retail environments A broader range of POPS should be explored Climactic connection to built form needs more elaboration
Outline Principles 1.3 Vision and Principles EXISTING POLICY HIGHLIGHT These Urban Design Guidelines augment the built Vibrant form policies of the VMC Secondary Plan and will be “The City of Vaughan plans to create a At-grade level for key streets and open spaces shall be lined with commercial and other active ground-fmoor uses to used as a tool by the City, development community downtown—an intense, dynamic community enliven the downtown. An engaging architectural frontage is required for all streets. and stakeholders to guide development within private that in time will become the heart of the city, realm projects in the downtown, outlining the City’s economically, culturally and physically[...]. The long- Institutional uses and community centres shall be designed to provide focal points for social interaction and civic life, expectations related to built form quality in the VMC. term vision for the VMC that underlies this secondary and to relate to outdoor open space. plan was developed in consultation with Vaughan The long-term vision for the VMC has not change and Green citizens. The vision is described below under seven the Principles from the Secondary Plan continue to general principles that summarize what the VMC be relevant. Here is a revision of how those principles Low Impact Development (LID) measures are suggested for all development; civic buildings will demonstrate the should strive to be. ” (VMC Secondary Plan 2.0) inform the built form guidelines on these document: 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, Transit-oriented integration of public art, etc. in order to ensure high architectural standards across the neighbourhood. 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 of amenities and experiences. Figure 1.Rendering of Millway Pedestrian Promenade (image credits: VMC SOS Plan) 8 9 Vaughan Metropolitan Centre | Urban Design Guidelines Handbook
Identify Priority of Investment 1.4 Character Area Priorities consistent Ave. 7 streetwall The delivery of vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhoods 1. Consistent Avenue 7 Streetwall envisioned in the Vision and Principles will rely on 2. Millway Avenue Promenade establishing clear priorities that require special attention. 3. Black Creek Boardwalk This will respond to the unique context and vision for each of the Character Areas, and include priorities 4. Central Park Frontage + Primary Retail Street identifjed on the map below, and elaborated on the millway avenue 5. Mid-block and Pedestrian Mews following page. promenade 6. Prestige Offjce Figure 3. Avenue de France, Paris (photo credits: Figure 5.Riva Split, Croatia (photo credits: Damir SEMAPA) Fabijanic) central park frontage + Millway Avenue primary retail street Jane Street 5. Portage Parkway Creditstone Road Highway 400 2. 4. black creek 6. boardwalk Highway 7 Figure 4. Inner harbor at the Confmuence, Lyon (image Figure 6.Mandelapark, Almere (photo credits Francois 1. credits M.Chaule) Hendrickx) 3. mid-block and pedestrian mews 4. 6. 5. Peelar Road prestige offjce Highway 407 Figure 2. Charachter Area Priorities Figure 7.Royal York Condominium, New York (photo Multimedia Centre Hamburg, Germany (image credits: credits Julie MacClure) Fosters and Partners) 10 11 Vaughan Metropolitan Centre | Urban Design Guidelines Handbook
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 Flexibility within the block e v i t a m r o f r e p e v i t p i r c s e r p OUTER BLOCK INNER BLOCK active frontage pedestrian permeability private open space parking heights + + + at-grade design access shadows + + + streetwall articulation servicing climate control
Massing + Built Form - Secondary Plan The Secondary Plan already prescribes: • Density • Minimum and Maximum Heights • Maximum Building Lengths • Setbacks The Urban Design Guidelines will provide additional guidance for: • Frontage and Streetwall Conditions • Thresholds • Parking • Private Open Space
Massing + Built Form - Flexibility 35 storeys (30max + 5 20 storeys bonus for incorporation of major offjce) 14 storeys 25 storeys 6-storey podium 16 storeys 6-storey podium r o c t e l l o c r New Park Place o t c e l o l c New Park Place 7 storeys high 4-storey streetwall Avenue 7 Avenue 7 corner plaza r o t c e l l o r o c t c e l l o c Option A: maximize height Option B: maximize number of 8 storeys New Park Place 30 storeys internalized 11 storeys (maximum 12 storeys structured permitted) parking internalized r o structured t c e l o l c New Park Place parking 28 storeys r o c t e l l o c breezeway corner plaza Avenue 7 Avenue 7 r o t c e l l o r o c t c e l o l c Option C: maximize open space Option D: maximize structured parking 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)
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