COOPER SITE
REDEVELOPMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GOAL STATEMENT OBJECTIVES PRECEDENCE DESIGN ELEMENTS DESIGN PRINCIPLES DESIGN CONSTRAINTS MASTER PLAN TRANSIT HUB PLAN ENGINEERING PLAN MASTER PLANTING PLAN DETAILED PLANTING PLAN FACADE CONCEPT CONCLUSION
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Restoring the Cooper Site back into a functional area that is a continuation of the connection of Stratford’s urban fabric. This will be a multi-functional, modern space for the City of Stratford, that enhances the sense of place through its urban context by being socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. The implemented design was structured to allow the pedestrian flows existing on Downie and St. Patrick Streets to continue through the site. The continuation of pedestrian flow and the implementation of local focused retail spaces establish a pedestrian friendly space. Along with the implementation of Stratford’s new transit terminal, the Cooper Site will be accessed through all modes of transportation. Along with the new retail space, office space and residential space will be added to provide functionality at all times of the day and year. The retail, office and residential condominiums will offer variety in size allowing for a mix of incomes to come together within one community. The new amphitheater will be Stratford’s newest theater to be added to the Stratford Festival creating a new icon for the festival. The redesigned Cooper Site will become the icon of Stratford.
INTRODUCTION
“To establish a multi-functional, modern space for the City of Stratford, that enhances the sense of place through its urban context by being socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.�
OBJECTIVES
SOCIAL INTERACTION
CONNECTIVITY
To develop a variety of spaces that encourages social interactions through: commercial, residential, and recreational activities
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
Commercial uses that will generate income and develop economic viability for the community
ACCESSIBILITY
To design outdoor areas and entranceways that adheres with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act
To design a connected corridor between the city and the university that creates a viewing point for spectators to view the City of Stratford
ACCESSIBILITY & CONVENIENCE
To implement a transit hub system that will improve pedestrian accessibility and convenience
HERITAGE
Integrate features that promote Stratford’s performing arts heritage by creating outdoor performance and art viewing areas
PRECEDENCE
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The Distillery District serves as a precedence for retaining the original form and historical elements. The site contains historical architectural styles that makes the site aesthetically pleasing, which increases pedestrian interaction. Also the incorporation of local businesses with retail establishments can add character and create a sense of place. Patio enclosure is also an excellent way to increase safety. ( Refer to Pictures 1 & 2)
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The Trans Canada Trail serves as a precedence for keeping the original train tracks and converting it to pathways/ trails for pedestrians. The railway track serves an excellent purpose of both aesthetic value and functionality while increasing pedestrian activity and overall human health through walking and bike trails. ( Refer to Picture 6)
The Modern Pedestrian Bridge is a precedence for creating an interactive pedestrian walkway that encourages socialization and an active lifestyles through walking and biking paths. As well, creates an emphasis on the environment incorporated with its 3.
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modernistic style. ( Refer to Picture 5)
The Evergreen Brickworks serves as a precedence that maintains the existing structure that allows for natural lighting, which is sustainably energy and cost efficient. Create an outdoor setting within the building that fosters interactive activities all seasons of the year and creates innovative spaces that allow for social interactions through the use of entertainment. ( Refer to Pictures 3 & 4)
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PRECEDENCE
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The Digital Performance serves as a precedence for an area that will illustrate the city’s future in the Digital Art’s Industry. Also, this will allow the University of Waterloo’s Digital Art Campus to utilize the revitalized space and contribute to the city’s future development and artistic aspiration. This open space helps to foster interactions, which creates a safer place for individuals to play and become inspired by newly integrated advancements. ( Refer to Pictures 8 & 11). 8.
The Open Garden Theatre, serves as a precedence to create a public space that helps individuals interact with the environment. Also allows individuals to be involved and host events that will increase pedestrian activity and build a stronger community. ( Refer to Picture 7)
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The Tate Modern serves as a precedence to create an environment that encourages social interactions through the public display of art within a multi-functional building. ( Refer to Picture 9) The Marsh Pond serves as a precedence that would be located in the centre of the site. As seen in the precedence,there will be board walk pathways through the marsh pond that will create natural elements to the site and allow residents to connect with the natural environment. ( Refer to Pictures 10 & 12)
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Rhythm is demonstrated through the
repetition of trees in a consistent manner that creates a sense of movement throughout the site. The regular rhythm of trees and vegetation occurs between interval of similar size and length that provides for a sense of order.
Visual Balance is exhibited around the
vertical axis of the site that creates symmetry. This symmetrical balance can be seen through the use of shapes of similar sizes on both sides of the axis.
Through the use of emphasis, a focal point is established in the centre of the site, and brings attention to the marsh pond. The focal point is created through the placement of the curved paths that direct interests towards the middle. In addition, the distinct shape of the pond generates greater visual appeal as well as further attraction.
DESIGN ELEMENTS A combination of design elements work together to create unity and sense of harmony throughout the site. The unity allows for better understanding of design elements on the site and it is achieved through the use of a common pattern of organic shapes, lines and space. A colour scheme of earth toned colours also provides a visual linking between elements. A balance between variety and unity is integrated into the design by repeating and varying elements of colours and textures.
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1) Mystery • Creating paths that encourage non-linear movement
2) Restore History
• Revitalizing the existing round table into a multi-use performance space
3) Dividing large areas
• Separating activities through the arrangement of pedestrian paths
4) Focal point in all areas
• Distinct focal points in all major activity hubs to attract and entertain the public
DESIGN PRINCIPLES 5) Presence of water
• Two major recreational water features to engage the public
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DESIGN CONSTRAINTS
General Use Regulations Minimum Setback
7.5m
Minimum Side Yard Width -Where an interior side yard abuts any zone other than a C3 zone -Where an interior side yard abuts a C3 zone
2.5 m 0.0 m
Minimum Rear Yard Depth -Where a rear yard abuts any zone other than a C3 zone -Where a rear yard abuts a C3 zone
2.5 m 0.0 m
Maximum Building Height
15 m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
Parking Regulations There are several design constraints to this project including environmental, economic, and physical constraints. Due to the previous industrial use of the site, there is a great amount of environmental contamination of the soil. The building is also in a poor condition and there is a high level of deterioration in some areas of the building because of environment and fire damage.
The financial feasibility of the project creates an economic constraint as there are high costs of physical and environmental remediation as well as construction. The massive size of the building causes limitation on potential future uses, and incorporating major retail uses to the site could negatively impact the city’s downtown Core. Furthermore, redevelopment of the land may create rising land values on-site that would reduce affordability for everyone.
• 1 parking space per residential unit • 2 parking spaces per 100 m2 of commercial space • Entrance driveway width: minimum 6 m, maximum 9 m • Standard stall dimensions: 2.7 m width x 5.5 m depth • Accessible stall dimensions: 3.3 m width x 5.5 m depth • Aisle width: 7- 8 m • Accessible parking spaces located no more than 30 m from building entrance • Required number of accessible parking spaces: 12
Pedestrian Circulation
• Clear pathway width of at least 1 m • Passing spaces with bench seating at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m located at intervals that do not exceed 50 m • Stable, firm and slip resistant walking surfaces • Wheelchair ramps at least 1 m wide with landings at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
Recreation Open Space
• Neighbourhood Park: 2-8 ha
Buffers
• Vegetative noise buffer adjacent to moderate speed road (< 60 km/hr) • 6 -15 m buffer within 6-15 m of the centre of the nearest traffic lane • Railways adjacent to residential development: • 1.83 m chain link fence at property line • 2.5 m earth berm adjacent to chain link fence with 3 m acoustic fence • 30 m building setback from rail line
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PROJECT: Cooper Site Revitilization CLIENT NAME: City of Stratford PROJECT ADDRESS: 350 Downie Street LEGEND: Building Footprint Transit Hub Parking Lot Pedestrian Trails Patio Space Playground Marsh Pond Vegetation
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Pedestrian Bridge Trellis Overhang French Garden
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Amphitheatre
DRAWING NAME: MASTER SITE PLAN
Transit Hub
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PROJECT: Cooper Site Revitilization CLIENT NAME: City of Stratford PROJECT ADDRESS: 350 Downie Street LEGEND:
Vegetation Seating Area Lamps Buses Bus Turning Radius Sidewalk Proposed Building Pedestrian Crosswalk DRAWING NAME: TRANSIT HUB PLAN
DATE: DEC 6, 2014 DESIGNED BY:
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PROJECT:
Cooper Site Revitilization CLIENT NAME:
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City of Stratford
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
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350 Downie Street
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LEGEND:
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Catch Basin
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High Point
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Water Flow Path
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High Point Line 360
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DRAWING NAME: GRADING PLAN
DATE: DEC 6, 2014 DESIGNED BY:
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PLANTING LIST SYMBOL Ps Tc Gt Gd As C Ar D
BOTANICAL NAME Pinus strobus Tsuga canadensis Gleditsia triacanthos Gymnocladus dioicus Acer saccharinum Calamagrostis Acer rubrum Disambiguation
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Eastern White Pine
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Eastern Hemlock Honey Locust
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Kentucky Coffee Tree Silver Maple Feather Reed Grass Red Maple Cherry Blossom
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DRAWING NAME:
PLANTING PLAN - MAIN NOTE: All trees along the west and south side of the building can be a combination/mixture of Silver Maple, Eastern White Pine and Kentucky Coffee. The number of Silver Maples and Red Maples are subject to the contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion.
DATE: DEC 6, 2014 DESIGNED BY:
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PLANTING LIST SYMBOL Ra Cf Ma B Vl Pp Ps
BOTANICAL NAME Rhamnus alnifolia Cornus florida Magnolia acuminata Buxus Viburnum lentago Picea pungens f. glauca Pinus strobus Disambiguation
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COMMON NAME Buckthorn Alder Leaved Dogwood Cucumber Magnolia Boxwood Nannyberry Baby Blue Spruce Eastern White Pine Cherry Blossom
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Project Title: Cooper Sit Project Address: 350 Down
PROJECT:
Cooper Site Revitilization
Client Name: City Of Stratfo
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
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- Proposed Bushes
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DRAWING NAME:
PLANTING PLAN (AREA 1) FRENCH GARDEN
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NOTE:
NOTE:
The quantity of Boxwood Shrubs depends on the discretion of the contractor. The present values serve as suggestions only.
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FACADE CONCEPT
CONCLUSION
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The revitalized Cooper Site will enhance the overall sense of place of Stratford by creating an inviting, mixed use and vibrant community for all local residents and visitors of the city.â&#x20AC;? The site encompasses mixed use functions such as commercial, residential and recreational activites that encourages and fosters a safe, social and comfortable atmosphere . These factors further enhance economic vitality, improve acessibility, promote art heritage, build social interactions and create a relationship and a connection between individuals and the environment.
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