farmers market proposal

Farmers Market Concept Project 1: Environmental Design ARC410A

John Lucente Kate Isley 11.17.11 .

PROPOSED S T. C L A I R C O L L E G E o f A P P L I E D A R T S & T E C H N O L O G Y

FARMERS MARKET where fresh is a lifestyle for living

TABLE OF CONTENTS Design Concept

sectionONE

Program

sectionFOUR

Vision and Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1 Provides commitment statement for the projects overall goals and aspirations.

Functional Requirements . . . . . . . . . page 9 A summary of functional requirements within the space.

Planning Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Our teams view on local food marketing and the effects of building on local revenue, community impact and structural sustainability.

Bubble Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 Proposed ideas for possible building configurations.

The Site

sectionTWO

Suitable Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Evaluating wards and possible site locals.

Old vs. New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 A comparative analysis of the original site and the proposed site.

Supported Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Reasons for selecting our site.

SIte Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 A brief analysis of environmental surroundings.

Collected Data

section THREE

Zoning Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7 Building Code and Zoning Laws 8600 Statistical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 City of Windsor’s census report findings.

Why Local Works

sectionSIX

Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17 A brief narrative explaining how our design concept meets the needs of the program as well as long term sustainability and longevity in the community.

Sketches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11 Rough illustrations of the markets appearance.

Framers Market

sectionFIVE

Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12 Rendered illustrations that depict the proposed building facade.

Configuration & Features. . . . . . . . .page 13 A map of the layout of the building and featured areas of function.

Material Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 The materials that are to be utilized for the construction of the building.

Mechanical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 Sustainable systems, their effects and presence within our building.

Technical Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16 Featured details of the buildings structural construction.

PROPOSED K . I S L E Y  J . L U C E N T E

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DESIGN CONCEPT

Vision and Objective Working towards a better tomorrow, today.

Here at the Farmers Market, we believe that cities are not the problem, they are the solution. They’re our vision of urban stability. The urbanization of the City of Windsor has lead to an increase in population and the need for a rise in industry development is prevalent in order to sustain such grow. Urban sprawl has also affected our city. The expansion of dwelling migration into surrounding regions renders alarm.

‘A shared understanding of how cities now function, of the essentially democratic nature of urban public space, of an ecological and ethical system, is badly needed today.’

Our objective is to encourage the re-energization of our city, its neighborhoods and public spaces. Our aim is to provide economic stimulus and development opportunities for local operations.

Ken Worpole Green Grocery Manager

This report presents our methodological initiatives and how the implementation of our Farmers Market aims at creating a sustainable ideal of a utopian environmentalist community.

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DESIGN CONCEPT

Planning Analysis The importance of Local The term "Food System" refers to how food is produced and reaches consumers, and why we eat what we do. The food system can be broken down to three basic components: Biological, Economic/political, and Social/cultural. The Biological refers to the organic processes of food production; the Economic/political refers to institutional moderation of different group's participation in and control of the system, and the Social/cultural refers to the personal relations, community values, and cultural relations which affect peoples use of food.

Local food systems are an alternative to the global corporate models where producers and consumers are separated through a chain of processors/manufacturers, shippers and retailers. They are complex networks of relationships between actors including producers, distributors, retailers and consumers grounded in a particular place. These systems are the unit of measure by which participants in local food movements are working to increase food security and ensure the economic, ecological and social sustainability of communities.

You're doing a good thing for the environment and local farmers when you buy locally grown produce.

We see the local food market as a collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place. It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies; a preference to buy locally produced goods and services rather than those produced by corporatized institutions.

Wikipedia 2006

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THE SITE Ward Nine Upon evaluation of the ten wards, ward nine offered the most opportunity for a farmers market. It is a generally new region which has much promise for growth and development.

Suitable Site Divisions of Space

The ninth ward has a male to female ratio of 50:0 percent, with a total population of18,969.

The general population can then be broken down into three subcategories; ages 0-24 at 37%, 25-54 at 45%, and 55+ at 17%. The highest populated division is middle aged individuals with the average age of 34.3 yrs old.

The family demographics state that there are on average 3.2 persons per family. 88% are derived of two parent families, 29% of those families do not have any children living at home, 58% do, and 12% are single parent dwellings.

The household demographics indicate that there are 18,927 persons living in a private household, with an average of 3 people per home.

92% of these homes are owned and 8% are rented.

Financial statistical analysis states that the average value of dwelling in the ward is $210,894 and the average gross monthly payout is $553.00. The average household income is $86,067.00.

The dominant building type for this ward is single detached houses with the prominent years of construction of such structures between P A G E  T H R E E

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SITE

OLD

NEW

300 Chatham St. west.

Windsor, Ontario

Old verse New

705 Sydney Ave. Windsor, Ontario

Advantages

Advantages

Location

Size Site allows for expansion. Ample space for multi vendors.

Located in the heart of down town, the Chatham street site was placed on main bus routes, provided convenient shopping for university students, and was within close proximity to border crossing.

Plenty of Parking Pre existing. All spaces have convenient travel to entrances, out door multipurpose area and harvest area.

Economy Helped to stimulate the down town economy. Good for local downtown restaurants and food merchants.

Pre Existing Building The existing structure already meets the size requirements necessary for our proposed building. Provides financial savings.

Disadvantages

Local Harvest

Size Little to no room for expansion. This inhibits the ability for growth to match any increase in population supply and demand.

Parking For residents who live outside the city and have to commute, there is limited parking in this location.

Location

Green space which is to be used to grow produce. Vendors can rent the land and harvest their own produce.

Eliminates transport emissions and packaging costs and waste.

Disadvantages Connection

Difficult for the transport and delivery of goods and produce.

The site lacks its own surrounding residential community. However, direct connection with neighboring residential communities exist.

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SITE

Supported Findings Proximity Analysis The circles that radiate from the site measure travel distance.

The distance from the site is as follows: first circle 200m, second circle 400m, third circle 600m, fourth circle, 800m, fifth circle 1km, and the sixth circle 2km.

Existing Supermarkets & Grocery Stores This pictorial is a study of the surrounding food vendors in relationship to our proposed location.

This study justifies our choice of site. The majority of existing supermarkets are evenly distributed through the city’s core.

Our location being on the south side of the expressway, provides for easy access to and from main traffic routes.

Within convenient distance to all your other shopping needs.

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SITE

Growth

Site Analysis

Is there space for building expansion? Consider surrounding development and its potential to effect the site.

Ease of Use Are there any bus stops or busy intersections near by that could impact where the entrances are to be situated?

Solar Gain Which parts of the building are to face south?

Wind Are there any trees, vegetation, or sculptural partitions to be installed to protect from western winds?

Vehicular Traffic

Density Based on location, is this a high density area? Utilize structuralism of transparency to visually expand and soften harshness of building materials on site.

Commercial Use

Where do employees and visitors enter and park? How much are needs to be designated?

Pedestrian Traffic

Area designated around building.

Residential Use Housing located near site.

Does the building provide optimal passage and travel distance?

Major Icons What types of buildings surround the site?

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COLLECTED DATA SECTION 17 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 4. (CD4.) (l) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 4.l (CD4.l) (a) Permitted Uses (i) A retail store for the sale of any one (l) or more of the following: motor vehicles parts and accessories; heavy equipment; machinery; tools; swimming pools and accessories; garden centre; home maintenance and repair equipment; home furnishings and appliances; boats and marine equipment; recreational vehicles and equipment; temporary outdoor vendor’s site; (AMENDED by B/L 33-2001, October 23, 2001, OMB Decision/Order No. 1716, OMB Case No. PL010233 AND AMENDED by B/L 232-2006, Jan. 18, 2007) (ii) An automatic car wash; automobile sales lot; automobile repair garage; coin-operated car wash; collision shop; light repair shop; machinery, tool or equipment rental agency; motor vehicle dealership; service station; gas bar; (AMENDED by B/L 370-2001, Nov. 15, 2001 AND B/L 167-2003, June 27, 2003) (iii) A business, financial, medical or veterinary office; veterinary clinic; print shop; funeral home; (AMENDED by B/L 33-2001, October 23, 2001, OMB Decision/Order No. 1716, OMB Case No. PL010233) (iv) A warehouse; wholesale store; workshop in combination with a retail store or wholesale store; (v) A contractor's office; towing service, exclusive of an outdoor storage yard for the storage of motor vehicles; building materials recycling centres; (AMENDED by B/L 363-2002, Dec. 31, 2002 AND by B/l 142-2006, Aug. 24, 2006) (vi) Club; health studio; hotel; motel; public hall; restaurant; take-out food outlet; drive-through restaurant; micro-brewery; drive-through food outlet; (AMENDED by B/L 33-2001, October 23, 2001, OMB Decision/Order No. 1716, OMB Case No. PL010233 AND AMENDED by B/L 370-2001, November 15th, 2001 AND B/L 375-2004, Dec. 21, 2004) (vii) Public parking area; ambulance service; (AMENDED by B/L 363-2002, Dec. 31, 2002) (viii) Any of the following existing uses: a retail store; any use permitted in paragraph (a) of subsection (1), of Section 18, MD1.1 DISTRICT, of this by-law. (AMENDED by B/L 256-2002, September 30, 2002 AND

by B/L 164-2010, Nov. 17/2010) (ix) Any use accessory to the foregoing uses, which may include the following: (a) an outdoor storage yard for the display of operable motor vehicles, swimming pools, heavy equipment; nursery products, recreational vehicles and boats; (AMENDED by B/L 33-2001, October 23, 2001, OMB Decision/Order No. 1716, OMB Case No. PL010233) P A G E  S E V E N

Zoning Requirements Commercial District 4.1 (b) the sale of automobiles accessory to a collision shop or an automobile repair garage; (c) the installation of motor vehicle parts and accessories accessory to a retail store for the sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories; repair of boats, marina equipment, recreational vehicles and other recreational products and equipment.

(AMENDED by B/L 33-2001, October 23, 2001, OMB Decision/Order No. 1716, OMB Case No. PL010233) (b) Regulations (i) Maximum building height equal to the length of the longest exterior lot line or 20 metres, whichever is the lesser; (AMENDED by B/L 363-2002, Dec. 31, 2002) (ii) The maximum net floor area for a workshop shall be l,000 square metres. (iii) The minimum lot width for an automobile sales lot shall be 30 metres.

(ADDED by B/L 370-2001, November 15, 2001) (iv) Supplementary Regulations: - See Section 2l re: Supplementary Use Regulations 22 re: Supplementary Lot Regulations 23 re: Supplementary Building Regulations 24 re: Parking Space Regulations 25 re: Parking Area Regulations

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COLLECTED DATA

Statistical Analysis How Demographics Impact Systems

Demographics in our Society

In conclusion, there are numerous factors that affect Windsor demographics and system planning.

The regional population change indicates that there has been a 3.5 percent increase in Windsor’s population from 2001-2006. In comparison to Ontario’s growth rate which is that of 6.6 percent, Canada’s growth rate which is at 5.4 percent and the Greater Metropolitan Area’s growth rate which is at 5 percent, we can identify that Windsor’s population is significantly less than the rest of Canada. With further analysis, we determined that Windsor’s population is affect by urban sprawl, meaning more inhabitants are relocating to more rural areas surrounding Windsor. This means more people are choosing not to live within Windsor, instead opting to sprawl out into neighboring towns. This must be considered when systems planning.

These surrounding rural communities include: Amherstburg, LaSalle, Lakeshore, and Tecumseh. Their population increase by 5.4 percent.

From 2001 through 2006, their overall population grew from 307,877 to 232,242 inhabitants. This now signifies these rural communities (also known as the CMA) the 16th largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Population density, age breakdown, and family statistics come into play when site planning because certain systems are better suited to high density population and vice versa, and you wouldn’t for example, design a bar district in an area that has the highest percentage of young families.

Things like economic status, language, and places from which people emigrated from also are considered because, when systems planning the needs of the people in that area should be catered to and different cultures and economic status can suggest what the needs and wants of an area are.

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PROGRAM Program Design Requirements

Functional Requirements

1. bakery 2. All season Green House

Floor Plan Legend 14

3. Pedestrian Walkways 4. Existing Parking

8

5. Multi Purpose / Outdoor gathering space

20

6. Harvest Area 12

7. Cafe

9

11

6

8. Loading Area

18

2

9. Washrooms

15

10.Security 11.Administrative Office Space

13

17

12.Storage Lockers 13.Open Circulation Space

10

16

1 3 19

14.Garbage Area 15.40 flexible bins (approx. 10 x 20 feet)

5

16.20 flexible bins (approx. 10 x 10 feet) 17.10 flexible bins (approx. 20 x 20 feet)

7

4

18.Signage - Marketing Identity 19.2000 square feet of Community / Activity Room 20.Product Storage

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PROGRAM

Bubble Diagrams Proximity Studies

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PROGRAM

Sketches Featured Areas

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Perspectives The importance of Local

North Elevation nts

Out Door Gathering Space Perspective

Front Entrance Perspective

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West Elevation nts

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The Farmers market features a holistic approach. The idea that the vendor can actually grow their own ingredients and produce in the location as they can sell.

Bakery

1

Serves artisan breads, cookies, scones, brownies, cheesecakes, and more! Features unbleached, organic flour.

All Season Green House%

2

Multi Purpose Flex Space

Configuration & Features 5

Features out door gathering space for community actives.

Harvest Area

6

Provides land that the vendors can grow and maintain their stock.

Cafe

7

Features Expresso Bar and sandwich deli.

Loading Area

8

Provides opportunity for growth and revenue year round.

North Entry loading dock. Ample turning radius for trucks

Pedestrian Walkways 3

Washrooms

Allows for easy access to and from transit pickup / drop off. Utilizes pervious pavers.

All washrooms are barrier free.

Existing Parking Close proximity to all building entrances.

4

Security

9

Administrative Office Space

11

500 square feet of offices.

Storage Lockers

12

Provides enclosed storage space.

Open Circulation Space

13

Ample room for flew bins and various vendors.

Garbage Area

14

Outfitted with recycled disposal organization.

10

Small office located in the rear of the building. Cameras are located throughout building.

P A G E  T H I R T E E N

Designated Zone Legend

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FARMERS MARKET When selecting the renovation building structure and enclosure system verify that the final product will minimize energy loss and maximize thermal barrier. Select materials based on there

Material Selections The importance of Local

viability and ensure that the methods and materials selected are going to be easy to

maintain and operate. Utilize salvaged materials

extensively where possible.

EcoClad will be utilized to cover the r e n o v a te d e x te r i o r f a c a d e . T h i s Recycled Brick was salvaged from

contributes up to seven LEED credits

the pre vious market during its

and is made of a proprietary 50/50

demolition. It was then used during

blend of FSC-certified post-consumer

the new sites renovation.

recycled paper and wood fiber, and also with bamboo fibers. It gains supurb

C u r v e d a n d m e t a l ro o f i n g

reviews for outstanding resiliance due

provides a pleasing esthetic appeal.

to its Scratch resistance. It is bound

The curve was rolled with a radius to

together with a water based co-polymer

suit the buildings specific needs.

resin. The final product has extreme durability and a clean appearance.

Kingston Block was used during the installation of the new exterior multi-purpose flex space. This product is created from post-consumer recycled glass.

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FARMERS MARKET Features of the buildings

Temperature set points- are to be

Water- Building retrofit so that

mechanical systems and

implemented.

potable water is only used where

performance are as follows.

Geothermal heating- is the direct

absolutely necessary.

The building layout was outfitted for

use of geothermal power for heating

Gray water - systems should be used

solar control and use, so that the

applications and with also be installed

for all other water system needs.

morning sun is used during the

beneath the harvest area.

buildings warm up phase.

Energy Systems- are to be retrofit

Windows- Low E glass installed at

to reduces loads such as low voltage

optimal locations.

lighting, daylighting and lighting

HVAC Systems- Use systems that heat and cool mass rather than air.

Indoor Air Quality- Materials must have low or zero VOC’s.

Energy Savings- HVAC fans with a

sensors. Motion Sensors detect

Large skylights- allow ambient lighting to shut off when natural day light meets a comfortable level.

the site.

Interior Green Wall- Is to be installed to help clean the return and supply air to the building.

penetration during summer months.

Energy Recovery Ventilation System- is to be put in place. On

Lighting- High efficiency metal

going reports of the buildings energy

halide and fluorescent lighting is used

profile are to be completed on a

within the building.

routine basis on the building is

reduce the areas where full heating,

Solar and Wind Energy- used to

ventilating, and air conditioning

generated energy power.

controls are required.

systems are to be installed throughout

building.

performance rating and run on variable

floating temperature conditions to

Rain Water collection- these

filters permitted for use within the

regular business hours.

Solar Shades- control sun

Interior Zoning- This is to provide

A model of energy, resources & efficient design.

Biodegradable filters - are the only

occupants for lighting usage after

greater temperature spread speeds are to be installed.

Mechanical Systems

complete. A computer control management system is also to be installed.

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WHY LOCAL WORKS

Technical Drawings Typical Wall Section

Common Wall Details

nts

2 2

7

7

Typical Green House Section nts

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Conclusion In the end.

Farmers markets are growing in number. Farmers, shoppers and city planners are discovering that these markets provide a vital link between consumers and farmer vendors while also functioning as a vibrant community center.

Consumer trends also draw attention of an increasing demand for fresh, healthy, locally grown food.

In conclusion, Our Farmers market aims at exploring the juxtaposition of a traditional farmers market setting with sustainability and community. We feel that we have selected a site that is most ideal for consumers. Due to our company’s holistic approach, we are able to run with little to no packaging. With a focus on year round programming, it is sure to be a active site and a viable asset to the community.

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