COMMUNITY PLANNING
Winter 2015
CONTEXT Staman Maps
Staman Maps
The context site is located in NW Calgary with close proximity to major transportation roads, such as Shaganappi and Stoney Trail. It is located 17 km from the downtown core and is aproximately 500 hectares in total area.
1. E N V I R O N M E N T A L analysis Environmental Analysis: Water & Vegetation
Environmental Analysis: Topography
North Regional Context Study Draft (2009): University of Calgary
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Minor Elevation Variance
Cropland
The site contains a variety of landscape typologies. Potential development must take the wetland and waterways into consideration for potential building issues.
This map illustrates site slope and elevation. Potential development must take the slope into consideration regarding sightlines and potential structural issues.
100yr Flood Plain Anthropogenic Grassland Trees
Wildlife Corridors: potential movements of large ungulates
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There is little risk associated with flooding issues in terms of total developable area. The water system is not substantial enough to cause concern for development near the stream.
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High ground movement corridor Low ground movement corridor Barrier to movement Wildlife movement direction