409 Concept Brief

OTTAWA-BORDEN STATION AREA CONCEPT AMIRZADA | HRYNKIEWICZ | PEJICIC | WONG | YU

TABLE OF CONTENTS VISION PRECEDENTS STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS CONCEPT PROPOSAL PERSPECTIVES

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VISION 1

TO ESTABLISH STRONG PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATION AREA PLAN AND ALL LANDMARKS ASSOCIATED WITH IT

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TO EMBUE AN EMPOWERING SENSE OF HERITAGE IN WHICH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE EDUCATED AND INFORMED ON IMPORTANT HISTORY THAT WAS VITAL TO THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THE AREA.

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TO ENSURE RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY DENSITITES AND RECREATIONAL SPACE IN ORDER TO LIVE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES IN THE PRESENT AND FUTURE.

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TO DEVELOP A DESTINATION THAT IS NOT SIMPLY FOCUSED ON A SINGLE ASPECT BUT IS AS DIVERSE AS THE INHABITANTS AND VISITORS WHICH FREQUENT THE SITE. ENABLING THIS DIVERSITY AND CHOICE WILL ALLOW FOR A TRULY THRIVING DEVELOPEMENT

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TO DEVELOP A STRONG ECONOMIC STIMULUS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE FUTURE DEVELOPEMENT OF THE KITCHENER WATERLOO AREA. THIS WILL ALLOW THE SUCESS OF THIS AND FUTURE PROJECTS IN THE AREA.

CONCEPT

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The developement which we are proposing will have a very distinct character within the immediate station area. This character will embue the past industrial uses of the lands and be extremely reminiscent of the Distillery District in Toronto. The character will be shown through architectural styles, functions of spaces and a highly pedestrian focused environment. However the character does not end there because we also have interwoven a recreational , entertainment and employment district throughout the three focus areas. Every district within our site works in tandem to move people through the site and into areas of diverging function. An individual in the industrial village will be drawn north by retail and entertainment untill they reach the recreational district adjacent to the existing auditorium. Similarly, the employment district will be a constant source of people that will be looking for their daily excersise, snack or leisure throughout their lifestyle.

As a result a wide variety of people will use this developement which indlude: creative professionals, families, the elderly, middle income individuals and also those interested in either recreational or leisure activities. The site will allow for a strong diversity in function and appeal that will influence the future natural evolution of the site. The site will provide employment, passive and active engagement, entertainment, local food production, retail and food services, fitness and health services , recreation and an assortment of housing arrangements to suite a variety of individuals.

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STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS

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The developement has strongly focused on completing an otherwise segregated street network. All streets that were previously formed as dead ends will be continued to other streets in order to complete the urban grid. The is very evidently implemented in the north and south ends of the site where horizontal roads have been added to divide block sizes and complete the urban grid. The group has purposefully chosen not to do this in the central transit node for the opportunity to devolop a fine grain pedestrian grid that will be supported by the major transit node.

STREET NETWORK

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OPEN SPACE NETWORK The open space network we have proposed is meant to create a unique connection between the major existing open spaces of the site. The three corridors are bordered strongly by the facades of the built form to create an intuitive, highly visible axes. When supplemented by various wayfinding measures, we hold that this green network will become one of the primary means of lateral movement throughout the site.

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The success of this design, which will be qualitatively measured by how the populous of the area adopts it as an essential method of access, will only be functional if it is programmed well. Thus our design takes into consideration how each individual axis will function in relation to its bordering properties, and pays particular attention to function around the transit nodes and central point of the site.

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CIRCULATION NETWORK Through the introduction of the LRT network the area has been strengthened in an already well serviced transit environment.

Importantly, this development has opened the area to a much broader market in terms of both housing and business ventures. the main concern brought forawrd is the lack of north south connections within the site. We believe that the introduction of our pedestrian network will allow a more fluid, safe and enjoyable north south connection, however the introduction of a shuttle service would greatly benefits residents and visitors of the area.

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BUILT FORM SYSTEM & DIAGRAM The built form diagrams show a clear initiative to develop presently vacant and underutilized land. There is a further intention to frame the urban grey network as well as the established pedestrian corridors throughout the plan. All forms and development has been maintained as very compact in order to create a fine grain fabric and easy transition to existing neighourhood conditions. The largest forms are located in the north end of the site, within the sports complex, where the function necessitates such form and is a large enough property that adjacencies occur less often. Importantly, the form introduces a more sustainable dense fabric.

The built form diagram resembles a balance that this group focused on between incorporating innovative concepts and ensuring a maximum possibility for retaining or repurposing existing buildings and infrastructure. Although this balance means tha tperfection in either area may not be gained there is an equillibream which we have reached.

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CONCEPT PLAN MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL WITH COMMER FOCUS & STREET WITH LEVEL RETAIL MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL FOCUS & STREET LEVEL RETAIL MIXED USE MIXED USE RETAIL/OFFICE/LIVE WORK RETAIL/OFFICE/LIVE WORK

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SCHNEIDER CREEK KEY FEATURES & INTERVENTIONS

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ENTERTAINMENT PROMENADE 62SCHNEIDER BOARDWALK 3 GATEWAYS 4 STADIUM 5 STATION DISTRICT 6 SCHNEIDER BOARDWALK

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SITE PLAN

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PERSPECTIVES The three perspectives present throughout this two page spread depicts the varying character within and around the dual transit stations. This character ranges from high office buildings to, in some parts, established single detached residential housing. The largest image depicts an office development overlooking the transit station area and a far lower heritage district. This heritage district is then further depicted in the adjacent image where it abuts a single detached residential neighbourhood with appropriate forms, heights and functions. The final image depicts a largely residential area directly south of Schneider Creek which also abuts a single detached residential area. In all cases there are smooth and appropriate transitions between districts and developments.

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The two perspectives adjacent to this paragraph depict the recreational complex which is positioned in the same general area as the existing auditorium. This complex, although fairly less dense than the majority of the station area plan, still provides an abundance of amenities and function of the public. The stadium itself, in the picture above, is a large form and therefore is only 3 storeys tall near the road while the roof then slants upwards as the building moves into the block in order to offer the required capacity for the various planned recreational activities to be hosted within. This image also depicts the pedestrian and bicycle oriented axis which connect the sports complex to the main station area. The second image depicts the broader sports complex which includes the existing auditorium and various other structure that will be used for community facilities that have been lost from the auditorium.

The larger image depicts the entire station area plan and the various transitions that have developed within it. The intended framed axis of the site are clearly visible connectors through the urban fabric.

These connectors never become overbearing or imposing on the pedestrian. The central station building offers a tall landmark experience.

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AMIRZADA | HRYNKIEWICZ | PEJICIC | TAYLOR | WONG | YU

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