Landscape Architecture Portfolio by Kaly Manson

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KALY MANSON 2015 PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS WHERE TO ROAM

ROOM TO ROAM

TRI - FORT YORK!

INTERACTIONS & INTERVENTIONS

DUFFERIN SMALL

LESLIE ST SPIT

MOTION

A SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR RAVINE PLANNING NATURALIZING THE LOWER DON RIVER BRINGING PEDESTRIANS INTO THE FOREFRONT EXPLORING TOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION PERMEABILITY AND SMALL-SCALE DESIGN GRADING PLAN

GENERATING MOVEMENT, STRENGTH AND RANGE

KALY MANSON

100 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1H5 T: (905) 726-5762 E: kalymanson@gmail.com Portfolio: http://issuu.com/kmanson/docs/2015_manson_kaly_portfolio

SKILLS SUMMARY • • • • • •

Creative, innovative and energetic individual with broad technical and design skills Solid working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and ArcGIS Strong report writing, communication, research and analytical skills Ability to effectively work in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines using effective management skills Proven aptitude to learn quickly, strong work ethic, attention to detail

EDUCATION University of Toronto Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

September/2012 - April/2015

University of Waterloo Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES), Honours Planning, Co-op Program

September/2007 - April/2012

Oxford Brookes University School of the Built Environment

April - May/2011

WORK EXPERIENCE Parks, Forestry & Recreation, City of Toronto Summer Student, Policy & Systems Planning

May - August/2014 & 2015

The Regional Municipality of York Planning Assistant, Long Range & Strategic Planning

January/2010 - April/2012 *three 4-month terms

Town of East Gwillimbury Planning Assistant, Development Services

May - August/2011

City of St. Catharines Student Planner, Planning and Development Services

May - August/2009

ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT Urban Design Guest Critic, University of Waterloo - School of Planning

December/2014

MLA1 Representative, Graduate Architecture Landscape Design Student Union (GALDSU)

September/2012 - August/2013

University of Toronto MLA1 Student Ambassador - CSLA

September/2012 - August/2013

Urban Design Chair, Waterloo Students Planning Advisory (WSPA) Urban Design Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Ontario Association of Landscape Architects - Student Member Ontario Professional Planners Institute - Former Student Member

September - December/2011 January - April/2011

April 2015

38 ACRES

WHERE TO ROAM

OF PARKING LOT AVERAGE LOT 3 ACRES (12,100 SQ.M)

A SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR RAVINE PLANNING Thesis Research and Design Toronto, ON

Toronto has a remarkable natural ravine system that was formed by the Ice Age over 12,000 years ago. This ravine system has the greatest terrestrial value within the city for a diverse range of species.

KILOMETReS

Over the past number of decades, the Black Creek Subwatershed has experienced massive pressure from urban development, which has led to a dramatic increase in non-permeable surfaces and a severely fragmented ravine network. These conditions, combined with the consequences of climate change and outdated urban infrastructure, have resulted in more frequent and severe flood events, and unhealthy urban ecologies and vegetative communities.

OF RESIDENTIAL STREETS

Where to Roam questions current practices used to keep Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ravine system healthy and resilient. In order to ensure there is a strong ravine network in Toronto, it is imperative that landscape architects develop multivalent strategies of reclamation, reuse and adaptation.

220 ACRES OF PARKLAND AVERAGE PARK 27 ACRES (109,000 SQ.M)

(right) Three open space typologies make up the majority of conditions within and adjacent to the Black Creek Ravine; parking lots, residential streets, and parkland. One possible design technique is explored for each typology. 1

PARKING LOT PHASE 1 Existing surface parking lot conditions greatly contribute to urban heat island effect and high salinity in Black Creek

INDICATOR SPECIES: BEFORE Eastern Chipmunk

PHASE 2 Excavate a series of trenches to convey and clean runoff before entering the creek channel; stores water during storm events and alleviates pressure on storm sewers

PHASE 3 Plant fast-growing, urban and salt tolerant species to increase natural cover and filter water runoff

PHASE 4 Plant urban and salt tolerant species including shrubs, grasses and groundcover

INDICATOR SPECIES: AFTER Eastern Chipmunk

American Toad

Green Frog

American Toad

Green Frog

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

Snow Clearing

Flood Season

Planting

Monitoring

Lawn Mowing

Natural Cover

0 YEARS

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

Water Storage Water Quality Human Activity

RESIDENTIAL STREET PHASE 1 Excavate bioswale along residential boulevard to infiltrate water and alleviate storm sewer pressure

INDICATOR SPECIES: BEFORE Eastern Chipmunk

PHASE 2 Foster community stewardship; local residents to plant pioneer and successional species to increase natural cover along streets

PHASE 3 Foster community stewardship; local residents to plant and learn about low-maintenance grasses, shrubs and groundcover

PHASE 4 New wildscape system grows in neighbourhood, creating a new community vibrancy

INDICATOR SPECIES: AFTER Eastern Chipmunk

American Toad

Green Frog

American Toad

Green Frog

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

Snow Clearing

Flood Season

Planting

Monitoring

Lawn Mowing

Natural Cover

0 YEARS

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

Water Storage Water Quality Human Activity

PARKLAND INDICATOR SPECIES: BEFORE

PHASE 1 Excavate periphery to create bowl-like edge condition for water storage during storm events, particularly flash flooding

Eastern Chipmunk

PHASE 2 Use fill to create refuge landforms for pedestrians during precipitation events, and also educate people about water levels during floods

PHASE 3 Foster community stewardship; local residents and volunteers to plant pioneer and successional species to increase natural cover where recreational programming does not take place

PHASE 4 Daily use of recreation and leisure continues in the park as usual

INDICATOR SPECIES: AFTER Eastern Chipmunk

American Toad

Green Frog

American Toad

Green Frog

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Savannah Sparrow

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

American Woodcock

Eastern Meadowlark

Snow Clearing

Flood Season

Planting

Monitoring

Lawn Mowing

Natural Cover

0 YEARS

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

Water Storage Water Quality Human Activity

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

NATURAL COVER 2002 2012 12%

BLACK CREEK

LOWER HUMBER

15%

13%

WEST HUMBER

17%

39%

EAST HUMBER

36%

47%

MAIN HUMBER

46%

56%

1953

DRAINAGE AREA:

2015

66 SQ. M. NATURAL COVER (2002-2012):

12% to 8%

(above) Humber Watershed, highlighting the Black Creek Subwatershed which has the lowest natural coverage when comparing all five subwatersheds. ArchGIS was used to collect and compile this data.

(left) After Hurricane Hazel hit in 1954, the TRCA was formed and within ten years approximately five kilometres of Black Creek was channelized. Tracing historic maps was the technique used to compile this data. WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

600 1895

1915

1935

1955

1975

1995

YEAR

TORONTO ANNUAL PRECIPITATION

EXTREME PRECIPITATION EVENTS (CANADA) EXTREME PRECIPITATION EVENTS (CANADA)

TORONTO ANNUAL SINGLE DAY RAINFALL EXTREMES TORONTO PRECIPITATION 1400

2090

2050

1985

75 70 65

PRECIPITATION (MM)

SIZE OF EVENT (MM)

1200

1000

800

60 55 50

600 10

1895

1915

1935

1955

1975

YEAR

EVENT RECURRENCE TIME (YEARS)

1995

Hurricane Hazel 1h

While annual precipitation in Toronto is occurring at similar rates over time, extreme precipitation events are on the rise and projected to increase drastically.

EXTREME PRECIPITATION EVENTS (CANADA)

PERMEABILITY SIZE OF EVENT (MM)

HABITAT

2090

2050

1985

75 70 65 60 55 50

EVENT RECURRENCE TIME (YEARS)

50m

TORONTO STORM EVENTS 300

JULY 8, 2013

150 100

JULY 26, 2009

200

AUGUST 10, 2005

MAXIMUM RAINFALL IN A DAY

OCTOBER 15, 1954 HURRICANE HAZEL

TOTAL RAINFALL

250

PRECIPITATION (MM)

TORONTO AVERAGE MONTHLY PRECIPITATION

PRECIPITATION

EXTREME DAILY

0 JAN

REB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

MONTH

Based on the July 2013 flood, current practices are not enough. Black Creek is continually hit hard with flooding because the existing green system cannot absorb or store the water. 74 Avg Rainfall

EXTREMES

122 m August 19, 20

FLOWS

REGIONAL FLOOD

126 m July 8, 20

Hurricane Hazel 1h

50m

July 8/13 1h

285 m Hurricane Ha

July 8/13 Maximum recorded rise in water level (Black Creek)

50m

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

BLACK CREEK RAVINE The site consists of approximately 12km of the Black Creek Ravine from Sheridan Mall located at Jane St and Wilson Ave (slightly north of Highway 401) to its confluence with Humber River.

N RD

WILSO

SHERIDAN MALL PARKING LOT 21 ACRES 1

AY 40 HIGHW

Three test sites demonstrate one possible intervention for three different open space typologies: Sheridan Mall (parking lot), Rustin Neighbourhood (residential streets), and Keelesdale Park South (parkland).

RUSTIN NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL STREET 2 ACRES

AC K

ENCE

AVE W KEELE

LAWR

These possible techniques for each typology can then be deployed in a similar manner throughout the entire 12km site to create a larger united system.

JANE ST

TRETHEWEY DR

STO N

VE W TON A

EGLIN

KEELESDALE PARK PARKLAND 30 ACRES

SCA

RLE

IR AV

TT R

ST CLA

WATER STORAGE & NATURAL COVER Existing PARKING LOT

EXISTING STORAGE

REQUIRED STORAGE

0 m3

1350 m3

EXISTING COVER

RESIDENTIAL STREET

EXISTING STORAGE

REQUIRED STORAGE

0 m3

140 m3

EXISTING COVER

15%

PARKLAND

EXISTING STORAGE

REQUIRED STORAGE

200,000 m3

EXISTING COVER

50%

MASTERPLAN The masterplan demonstrates what the possibilities are for the Black Creek Ravine system to expand the existing green network into the urban grid, connecting key parks and amplifying the tail end of the subwatershed.

N RD

WILSO

AY 40 HIGHW

These new connections would have a very significant influence on the overall ecological network for flora, fauna, and stormwater management. This proposal will provide important linkages for wildlife and create a new robust wildscape in space that are currently impervious and mundane.

AC K

ENCE

AVE W KEELE

LAWR

JANE ST

TRETHEWEY DR

STO N

VE W TON A

EGLIN

SCA

RLE

IR AV

TT R

ST CLA

WATER STORAGE & NATURAL COVER PROPOSED PARKING LOT

REQUIRED STORAGE

PROPOSED STORAGE

1350 m3

2020 m3

PROPOSED COVER

25%

RESIDENTIAL STREET

REQUIRED STORAGE

140 m3

PROPOSED STORAGE

1000 m3

PROPOSED COVER

40%

PARKLAND

REQUIRED STORAGE

PROPOSED STORAGE

200,000 m3

240,000 m3

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

PROPOSED COVER

60%

PARKING LOT PHASING

Phase 0: Sheridan Mall; area chosen for intervention

Phase 1: Creation of a network of ecological trenches and perimeter vegetated patches to store, convey and clean runoff

Natural Cover

0 to 25% Phase 2: Ecological trenches planted with highly salt tolerant pioneer species such as birch, aspen and dogwood

Phase 3: Perimeter patches planted with moderately salt tolerant pioneer species for the second phase in cleaning process

TRENCH DIVERSITY ECO-CUT (1.0M)

ECO-TROUGH (1.5M)

ECO-TRENCH (2.5M)

SHADE TOLERANT

PART SUN TOLERANT

FULL SUN TOLERANT

BIG BLUESTEM

WILLOW, BIRCH, ASPEN

SMOOTH SERVICEBERRY

1.5 M

CONNECTION UNDER ROADS

1.5 M

2.5 M

DRAINAGE TRENCH

HIGH SALT TOLERANCE

MODERATE SALT TOLERANCE

SERIES OF TRENCHES

HIGH SALT TOLERANCE

GRASSES Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) Molinia caerulea ssp. ‘Karl Foerster’ (Purple Moor Grass)

SHRUBS Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) Symphoricarpus (Snowberry) Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac)

TREES Salix amygdaloides Anderson (Peachleaf Willow) Salix nigra (Black Willow) Populus balsamifera (Balsam Poplar) Populus deltoides (Eastern Cottonwood) Populus tremuloides (Largetooth Aspen) Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch)

MODERATE SALT TOLERANCE

GRASS / SHRUBS Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama) Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood) Cornus alternifolia (Alternate-Leaf Dogwood)

TREES Amelanchier canadensis (Oblong Leaf Serviceberry) Amelanchier laevis (Smooth Serviceberry) Salix bebbiana Sarg (Bebb Willow) Populus tremuloides (Trembling Aspen) Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)

(below) Example of parking lot with trenches implemented containing pioneer species that are highly salt tolerant.

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

RESIDENTIAL STREET PHASING

IC RD

RUST

ST STELLA

VE OOK A SEABR

Phase 0: One possible area of intervention; Rustin Neighbourhood

Phase 1: Right-of-way and boulevard conditions that allow for intervention of new streetscape typology

Natural Cover

15 to 40% Phase 2:

Creation of a network of bioswales planted with a variety of , salt tolerant, and low-maintenance species

Phase 3: Distribution of urban champion tree species

This new system of grasses and trees will strengthen linkages between the urban grid and ravine system, while treating and storing storm water runoff from residential streets.

RUSTIC RD

STELLA ST

GRASSES Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama) Molinia caerulea ssp. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Karl Foersterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Purple Moor Grass)

SHRUBS Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) Symphoricarpus (Snowberry) Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood) Cornus alternifolia (Alternate-Leaf Dogwood)

TREES Populus grandidentala (Largetooth Aspen) Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) Populus Deltoides (Eastern Cottonwood) Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry) Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple) Picea glauca (White Spruce) Thuja occidentalis (Eastern White Cedar)

(below) Example of bioswale network along suburban residential street.

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

PARKLAND PHASING This new system allows the park to function as it currently does day-to-day, while increasing natural cover, and slowing and treating runoff before entering Black Creek. It will also store excess water during storm events. Phase 0: Keelesdale Park South, one possible area of intervention Phase 1: The park perimeter is graded to intensify the bowllike physical form in order to store water during flood events; particularly flash storm events

Phase 2: Excess fill is used to form a refuge mound creating a didactic landscape that will communicate water levels and facilitate some public access during storm events Phase 3: Distribution of a diverse range of fast- and slowgrowing tree species, tolerant of wet-dry conditions are planted in areas not used for recreation

Natural Cover

50 to 60%

EAST-WEST

NORTH-SOUTH

TREES Prunus pensylvanica (Pin Cherry) - uncommon Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry) - uncommon Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) - uncommon Morus rubra (Red Mulberry) - endangered Ostrya virginiana (Ironwood) - introduce

Salix bebbiana Sarg (Bebb Willow) - introduce Populus deltoides (Eastern Cottonwood) Juglans cinerea (Butternut) - endangered Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory) - uncommon Quercus rubra (Red Oak)

Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) Acer nigrum (Black Maple) Tsuga canadensis (Eastern Hemlock) - introduce Picea glauca (White Spruce) Thuja occidentalis (Eastern White Cedar)

(below) Refuge Landform The park periphery is graded to embrace and store water during flash flood events. The fill from that process is then used to create mounds that communicate water levels and permit some public access during these events.

WHERE TO ROAM: A Systems Approach for Ravine Planning

April 2014

ROOM TO ROAM NATURALIZING THE LOWER DON RIVER with Rob McIntosh Toronto, ON Room to Roam forms the missing link in the natural heritage system of the Lower Don, while creating space for the river to move naturally and creating new places for people along Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic valley. The Lower Don River has experienced significant urban development encroachment which has severely degraded riparian habitat. Through rigorous site analysis and research about the natural evolution and habitat of rivers, a sound design solution is proposed that provides the necessary space to allow the Don River to naturally evolve in a selfdetermined path and alleviate flooding both on-site and downstream.

MEANDERING A RIVER PLACES FOR PEOPLE

STAGE 1: ALTERNATING BARS

STAGE 2: INCIPENT POOLS AND RIFFLES

ROOM FOR THE RIVER

STAGE 3: DEVELOPED POOLS AND RIFFLES

STAGE 4: MEANDERING BEGINS

NATURAL HERITAGE CONNECTION STAGE 5: BRAIDED (ANASTOMOSING) RIVER

ROOM TO ROAM

MOVE FROM THIS...

TO THIS...

PROJECTED RIVER MORPHOLOGY

E PR

A YE

ROAM TO ROAM: Naturalizing the Lower Don River

TECHNICAL SECTION CONDITIONS THAT ALLOW A SELF-DETERMINED PATH

Landscape Strategy existing CONDITIONS Urban development

Road (8 m)

Row (8

PROPOSED CONDITIONS Urban development

Urban park (approx. 40 m)

Woodlot (approx. 40 m)

8 m)

Constructed river materials palette TOP SOIL

GLACIAL TILL

STRUCTURAL ROCK BASE

GEOTEXTILE EROSION MAT

(above) Technical section of the intended erosion area where the river will meander and change course over time in a self-determined path. (below) Landscape strategy comparing the existing conditions to the proposed ecozones.

Rail (15 m)

iparian zone (15 m)

Trail (12 m)

River channel (14 m)

River channel (35 m)

Riparian zone (15 m)

Buffer (1 m)

Buffer (10 m)

Rail (15 m)

dvp (30 m)

ROAM TO ROAM: Naturalizing the Lower Don River

PROPOSED FLOOD CONDITIONS

NO FLOOD

100-YEAR STORM

REGIONAL STORM

100-YEAR STORM

REGIONAL STORM

LOWER DON RIVER TRAIL

BOARDWALK TRAIL EXTENSION

ROAM TO ROAM: Naturalizing the Lower Don River

Species & planting matrix Tree species

Growing conditions

growth rate

steep

Eastern White Pine Pinus strobus

Eastern Hemlock Tsuga canadensis

Balsam Fir

Abies balsamea

Tamarack

Larix laricina

Eastern White Cedar Thuja occidentalis

White Spruce Picea glauca

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

White Birch

Betula papyrifera

American Beech Fagus grandifolia

Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

White Oak

Quercus alba

White Elm

Ulmus americana

moderate

dry

shallow

wet

fast

medium

slow

Woodlot implementation

Stabilize with Geotextile Fabric

50 YEARS

Grade Slope

Community Tree Planting Coniferous Deciduous

RESILIENCY OVER TIME System Resiliency

Human Activity / Engagement

50 YEARS

Urban Parks - Active / passive Use

Woodlot - Plantings / Recreation

Wetland views / paths

Water Storage

Water Quality

Natural Heritage

Overall Human Activity

ROAM TO ROAM: Naturalizing the Lower Don River

December 2014

TRI - FORT YORK! BRINGING PEDESTRIANS INTO THE FOREFRONT Individual Studio Project Toronto, ON Upon visiting the site for the first time, it was intriguing to see the abundance of people moving in and around the site, while also alarming that the majority of these people were not spending time in the public spaces. As the area around Fort York has developed, infrastructure for rail and automobile have taken priority, leaving pedestrians in the shadows. It is time to bring pedestrians back into the forefront of the designed landscape, while respecting the historic significance and ecological processes that exist today.

ENUE

1. The health activity track 2. The everyday loop; and 3. The ecological perimeter trail

V HAN A STRAC

(left) Site plan for Fort York and Garrison Common. Data was brought into AutoCAD with basic rendering completed in Illustrator and final rendering in Photoshop.

To improve access, provide alternative routes, and maximize the use of the site for pedestrians, the design strategy involves the creation of three pedestrian circuits:

FLEET STREET

STANLEY PARK CAROLINIAN ECOZONE

STANLEY PARK EXTENSION

MIXED MEADOW

ROCKY CREEK

NEW GATEWAY

FORT YORK AMPHITHEATER

MAPLE MARSH PLAZA

EVENT SPACE BIRCH GROVE

GARRISON COMMON

JUNE CALLWOOD THE GORE

D CANA

C ACIFI IAN P

AY RAILW

URST BATH T STREE

GARDINER EXPRESSWAY

FORT YORK BOULEVARD

TRI - FORT YORK: Bringing Pedestrians into the Forefront

ANALYSIS: SITE USERS On-site data collection method involved recording people participating in stationary activity, and also following over 80 people around the Fort York area. For each person or group of people followed, their chosen route, age, gender, duration of walk, and any unique moments that occurred were recorded. These walks were documented spatially and visually through mapping and photograph. Routes most travelled, points of entry and exit into the site, and spaces that were being used or not used for pedestrian activity were analyzed.

ALL USERS

CLASSIFYING USERS LEISURE WALKS

Wednesday 11:30AM to 1:30PM 1. Guy with morning coffee 2. Young girl reading 3. Midday walk to the waterfront 4. Physically disabled (electric wheelchair)

2 1

Sunday 3:30PM to 5:30PM

5. Stroll through Garrison Common 6. Wandering man 7. Couple walking to Front Street Monday 5:30PM to 7:30PM

3 7

8. Couple new to the area 9. Two friends walking through park 10. Family playing with street art

5 10

VISITORS + EVENTS

Wednesday 11:30AM to 1:30PM 1. Tour group of six 2. Man reading information boards 3. School girl with purple backpack Sunday 3:30PM to 5:30PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;GET FORTIFIEDâ&#x20AC;? EVENT

4. Family from parking lot to event 5. Indecisive woman 6. Men leaving event 7. Large family tour 8. Three boys at canons 9. Interesting characters with butterfly sign 10. Young male arriving to event

8 2 10

3 6

Monday 5:30PM to 7:30PM The Fort York site was closed

DOG WALKERS

Wednesday 11:30AM to 1:30PM

1. Girl with dog heading to CityPlace 2. Walking Border Collie back to condo 3. Fetching stick in Garrison Common

6 5

Sunday 3:30PM to 5:30PM 4. Couple walking dog with Home Sense bags Monday 5:30PM to 7:30PM 5. Girl walking pug slowly 6. Stanley Park dog off-leash area 7. Family walking dog 8. Girl walking Chihuahua 9. Dog fetching ball in Garrison Common 10. Victoria Park with dog & stroller

3 1 2

PURPOSE WALKS

Wednesday 11:30AM to 1:30PM

1. Girl with red bag 2. Guy walking to police station 3. Man walking to Liberty Village 4. Woman leaving Liberty Village

Sunday 3:30PM to 5:30PM 5. Girls after yoga class 6. Man with stroller going to TFC game

13 8 5

Monday 5:30PM to 7:30PM 7. Two private school girls walking home 8. Brisk walker 9. Businessman walking home 10. Older woman with groceries 11. Stratchan Street couple shopping 12. Grocery route through Garrison Common 13. Parents with stroller and Lamborghini box 14. Couple heading home to CityPlace 15. Couple out for dinner

EXPERIENTIAL SEQUENCE

DATA COLLECTION METHOD 1 2 3 4

Find a pedestrian(s) to follow Estimate and record the pedestrian(s) gender and age Record the time you began to stalk Take photographs every 60 to 75 meters off-site; and every 15 to 20 meters on-site

5 6

Record the pedestrian(s) chosen route on a map Stop following when the pedestrian(s) stops walking, arrives at destination or has gone too far out of geographic location Record any unique moments of pause Age 0-5

FINDINGS Age 60+

53%

total

male

17%

10% 11%

47%

female

Age 6-14 Age 15-24

57% Age 25-59

MOMENTS OF PAUSE ECOLOGICAL

CULTURAL

PEDESTRIAN USE HISTORICAL

ACTIVITY

DESIRE

UNDERUTILIZED AREAS

HIERARCHY OF ROUTES underutilized

future mouth of the creek park

underutilized

ACCESSIBILITY

fort york boulevard maple grove

underutilized

ZONES OF USE fort york boulevard

fort york berm

underutilized

fort york parking

COMPOSITE

garrison common

underutilized

garrison road

garrison common

underutilized

stairs to stratchan ave

TRI - FORT YORK: Bringing Pedestrians into the Forefront

HEALTH ACTIVITY TRACK CONCEPT: UNIFY PARK NETWORK WITH HEALTH IN MIND

STANLEY PARK STANLEY PARK EXTENSION

GARRISON COMMON FORT YORK

JUNE CALLWOOD THE GORE

SLOPED TERRAIN

The sloped lawn provides a new entrance into the site and maximizes sun exposure for activities such as sunbathing

EXTRA TRACK LOOP

The series of small track loops off the main circuit add another layer of intensity for runners by lengthening the distance and increasing elevation

ADULT EQUIPMENT

A series of different exercise equipment is located along the track to encourage strength training along with cardio

HEALTH ACTIVITY TRACK

The circuit has separated lanes for multiple speeds of activity including cyclists, runners and walkers

KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE

Inspired by the armoury, a obstacle course will provide an fun and active opportunity for children

POTENTIAL NEW USE

The existing armoury has potential to be converted into a school or community centre which could use the roof for additional fitness opportunities

(above) Section cut came from Rhinoceros and then rendered in Photoshop

GARRISON COMMONS LARGE LOOP 27

EVERYDAY LOOP CONCEPT: UNIFY HEALTH & ECOLOGICAL CIRCUITS

AMPHITHEATER

PLAZA

MIXED MEADOW

This open lawn within the health activity track allows for spontaneous and flexible activity

HEALTH ACTIVITY TRACK

The circuit has separated lanes for multiple speeds of activity including cyclists, runners and walkers

NEW GATEWAY

EVENT SPACE

PLAZA

The plaza located next to the Visitors Centre provides resting places for users and an area for smaller events

VEGETATED SLOPE

The tall grasses infiltrate water and reduce runoff from high ground while providing visual interest

PARKING LOTS

Parking lots are located in strategic areas throughout the site to provide easy access to the site They also double as space for event overspill

(above) Section cut came from Rhinoceros and then rendered in Photoshop

VISITOR CENTRE EVENT SPACE TRI - FORT YORK: Bringing Pedestrians into the Forefront

ECOLOGICAL PERIMETER TRAIL CONCEPT: ALTERNATIVE CIRCUIT WITH VEGETATIVE ZONES CAROLINIAN ECOZONE

ROCKY CREEK

MIXED MEADOW

MAPLE MARSH

BIRCH GROVE

CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY

Dense vegetation along the north perimeter of the site acts as a noise buffer from the CNR

BOARDWALK

An boardwalk varying in elevation runs along the north edge of the site

CAROLINIAN ECOZONE

Dense vegetation of native Carolinian species provide a unique experience for pedestrians, provides new views of Fort York

FORT BERM

The large berm around Fort York has historical reference and also provides shelter from wind for people and community gardens along the north edge

WILLOW TREE

The large existing willow is an important beacon for visitors

(above) Section cut created in Rhinoceros and then rendered in Photoshop

BIRCH GROVE TEMPORAL WET ZONE 29

PLANTING STRATEGY

PATH NETWORK

HARDSCAPE

VEGETATIVE ZONES

OPEN SPACE NETWORK

TRI - FORT YORK: Bringing Pedestrians into the Forefront

April 2013

INTERACTIONS & INTERVENTIONS EXPLORING TOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION with Rob McIntosh and Matt Perotto Published in Representing Landscapes: Digital, edited by Nadia Amoroso This physical model explores the topography and vegetation in the Don Valley. A black and white aerial image with a green filter was used to emphasize the tree canopy and hatching was used to etch all manmade characteristics such as roads, railways, trails and buildings. A light table beneath the model was used to emphasize the contrasting relationship between the natural and built properties of the site, When the light is on, the natural features come alive and when the light is off, the etched build forms become the emphasis.

Technique: Fabrication of a physical model using a numerically controlled process of laser beam cutting and assembly. Materials: Plexi glass and mylar aerial GoogleEarth image.

INTERACTIONS & INTERVENTIONS: Exploring Topography and Vegetation

December 2013

DUFFERIN SMALL PERMEABILITY AND SMALL-SCALE DESIGN Individual Studio Project Toronto, ON The existing site is the heart of the Dufferin Grove Neighbourhood that is home to two key community amenities; Dufferin Grove Park and Dufferin Mall. The intent is to preserve or enhance these amenities while creating a more pedestrian-oriented neighbourhood that ties into the surrounding urban fabric. Permeability and small-scale design are at the forefront of this strategy. VISION: To unite Dufferin Grove Park with its surrounding neighbourhoods by creating a permeable urban fabric and integrated open space network. The general strategy for this project was to begin by overlaying a typical Toronto street grid on the site. After identifying areas of preservation, a block structure was formed within the new grid. Next, an open space strategy was overlayed and the block structure was altered to accommodate this.

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OPEN SPACE TYPOLOGIES UNITING TWO SPACES SURROUNDED BY STREETS

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DOUBLE ENCLOSURE OPEN SPACE CONNECTIVITY

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DUFFERIN STREET EXISTING (NORTH OF PARK)

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MARKET STREET “TYPICAL STREET”

PEDESTRIAN CENTRAL PROMENADE EAST-WEST STREET

(above) Cross sections describing the different street types and their specifications.

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(right) Perspective rendered to show the pedestrian central promenade east-west street.

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PARKING [19%] COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL [15%] [15%] OFFICE OFFICE [8%][8%]

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open space civiccivic recreation recreation open open space space

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PARKING [15%] COMMERCIAL [25%] COMMERCIAL [25%]

PARKING PARKING [19%] [19%]

COMMUNITY [8%] RECREATIONAL [8%] RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL [41%] [41%] COMMUNITY COMMUNITY [8%][8%]

PRIVATE VS RECREATIONAL PUBLIC RECREATIONAL [8%][8%]

PARKING [11%]

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COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL [17%] [17%] OFFICE OFFICE [7%][7%] PARKING PARKING [11%] [11%] RESIDENTIAL [36%]

COMMUNITY [19%] RECREATIONAL [10%] RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL [36%] [36%]

Project Site Area

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL [35%] [35%] COMMUNITY COMMUNITY [7%][7%]

TYPES OF PUBLIC SPACE

PARK [25%] [7%][7%] RECREATIONAL RECREATIONAL PUBLIC [7%]

276,200m2

Total Site Gross Floor Area 242,900m2

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY [19%] [19%]

CALCULATIONS FAR

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RECREATIONAL RECREATIONAL [10%] [10%]

Total 134600m2 Project Project SiteResidential Site AreaArea GFA 276,200m2 276,200m2 Assume Average Unit Size242,900m2 75m2 Gross Floor Area TotalTotal Site Site Gross Floor Area 242,900m2

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PUBLIC, OPEN [74%]

STREET [40%] SEMI-PUBLIC [7%]

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PUBLIC, OPEN [74%] PUBLIC, OPEN [74%] PRIVATE [26%]

STREET [40%] STREET [40%] PRIVATE [26%] SEMI-PUBLIC [7%][7%] SEMI-PUBLIC

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0.88m2 FARFAR 0.88m2 Assume 60% One-Bedroom and 40% Two-Bedroom Residential 134600m2 TotalTotal Residential GFAGFA 134600m2 Assume One Person per Bedroom Assume Average 75m2 Assume Average UnitUnit SizeSize 75m2 1795 Units Assume One-Bedroom Assume 60%60% One-Bedroom Where 1077 One-Bedroom; Two-Bedroom and and 40% Two-Bedroom 71840% Two-Bedroom Assume Person Bedroom Assume OneOne Person per per Bedroom Total Population 2513 Units 17951795 Units Where One-Bedroom; Where 10771077 One-Bedroom; Two-Bedroom 718 718 Two-Bedroom Population TotalTotal Population 25132513

PRIVATE PRIVATE [26%] [26%]

PRIVATE [26%] PRIVATE [26%]

(right) Rendered site plan showing the final proposal for Dufferin Mall and Dufferin Grove Park. (left) Axonometric plan of the proposed land use with supporting graphs describing the specifications for land use as well as private and public space. Comparisons are provided for minimum and maximum requirements and where the project proposal falls within these requirements. The 3D model was created in Rhinoceros.

SITE PLAN

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April 2013

LESLIE ST SPIT GRADING PLAN Individual Studio Project Toronto, ON This project called for the design of a gateway to the Leslie Street Spit. In addition to meeting program requirements, topographic form and composition is explored as a sequence of experiences. The grading plan shows the proposed topographical changes and respective elevations. Shifts in topography is the fundamental change to create three distinct transects and support a wide variety of diverse ecological communities. This grading plan was produced in AutoCAD.

(below) Perspective render depicting the forested area located on the highest elevations of the site, east of the discovery centre. The base is from Rhinoceros and then rendered in Photoshop.

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April 2013

MOTION GENERATING MOVEMENT, STRENGTH AND RANGE Individual Studio Project Toronto, ON VISION: To transform Riverdale Park into a destination that encourages healthy lifestyles while supporting ecological healthy by focusing on enhancing movement, strength and range.

STRATEGY: The conceptual framework for increasing human and ecological health focuses on three key components:

ECOLOGICAL HEALTH NETWORK

HUMAN HEALTH NETWORK

1. Movement (aerobic activity and water management) 2. Strength (anaerobic activity and biomass); and 3. Range (flexibility and biodiversity)

Key Health Drivers

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

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