PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT VISION TOWER 4 TOWER 2 TOWER 1 TOWER 5

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The complete proposed development includes 4 residential buildings with townhomes and live/work units located at or near grade.

1 TOWER 4 RESIDENTIAL 120,000 sq. ft. TOWER 2 RESIDENTIAL 275,000 sq. ft. TOWER 5 RESIDENTIAL 165,000 sq. ft. TOWER 1 RESIDENTIAL 130,000 sq. ft. HOTEL 150,000 sq.ft The proposed redevelopment of Eau Claire Market is a primarily residential mixed use development. The complete proposed development includes 4 residential buildings with townhomes and live/work units located at or near grade. The proposal adds over 930 new homes to the neighborhood that will include: Rentals Condos Townhomes Live / work 1 & 2 Bedroom units PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Approved office development New offices in the mixeduse tower at eau claire

social and commerical and provide residents and visitor mutiple expericences to

Office use provides daytime patrons and is critical to viabile for the retail uses

The proposed land use increases allowable density of office uses through a

2 Approved office development New offices in the mixeduse tower at eau claire marketplace Future offices Great nieghbourhoods host a range of activities, both social and commerical and provide residents and visitor mutiple expericences to live, work and play. Office use provides daytime patrons and is critical to viabile for the retail uses that will create the vibrancy along the city streets and plaza. The proposed land use increases allowable density of office uses through a contribution to the Eau Claire Plaza Revitalization Fund. This contribution is a significant investment in the revitalization of neighbourhood s central civic space. OFFICE IN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

PREVIOUS PROPOSAL 525,000 GSF OF MIXED-USE PODIUM (Primarily Retail, Residential

RESIDENTIAL 275,000 GSF / 275 - ROOM HOTEL REVISED PROPOSAL 500,000 GSF OF

GSF OF CLASS A OFFICE 760,000 GSF OF HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL 250,000 GSF / 250 -

3 PREVIOUS PROPOSAL 525,000 GSF OF MIXED-USE PODIUM (Primarily Retail, Residential and Entertainment uses) 850,000 GSF OF CLASS A OFFICE 850,000 GSF OF HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL 275,000 GSF / ROOM HOTEL REVISED PROPOSAL 500,000 GSF OF MIXED-USE PODIUM (Primarily Retail, Residential and Entertainment uses) 625,000 GSF OF CLASS A OFFICE 760,000 GSF OF HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL 250,000 GSF / ROOM HOTEL ADDING 930 RESIDENTIAL UNITS CONCEPTUAL SITE SECTION CHANGES FROM LAST OPEN HOUSE

Composite Line of Shadows Cast by Existing & Approved Buildings on Sept.

Bank of Bow River Protection Area River Run Residences YMCA Waterfront Residences

Construction) COMPOSITE SHADOWS OF EXISTING CONTEXT SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 10:00AM TO 2:30PM

between 10am and 2:30pm, as indicated at 1/2 hour increments, does not include shadows

4 Composite Line of Shadows Cast by Existing & Approved Buildings on Sept. 21 between 10am-2:30pm Devon Tower Shadow* Eau Claire Plaza Sunlight Protected Area South Bank of Bow River Protection Area River Run Residences YMCA Waterfront Residences Existing Eau Claire Market Sheraton Hotel Devon Tower Barclay Mall City Centre (Under Construction) COMPOSITE SHADOWS OF EXISTING CONTEXT SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 10:00AM TO 2:30PM *The line of composite shadows cast by existing and approved buildings on September 21 between 10am and 2:30pm, as indicated at 1/2 hour increments, does not include shadows cast by Devon Tower. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING SHADOWS IN EXISTING CONTEXT SEPTEMBER 21 AT 10:00AM EXISTING ACCESS TO SUNLIGHT

vibrant addition to Calgary while: Maintaining access to sunlight at the south bank of the Bow River and Barclay Mall Maintaining access to sunlight for

5 10:00AM ECM ADDED SHADOW (14.2%) 16,133 sf 12:30PM ADDED SHADOW (1.5%) 1,673 sf 2:30PM ECM ADDED SHADOW (XX%) 1,673 sf The proposed development can meet the ARP s residential and project density goals of creating a vibrant addition to Calgary while: Maintaining access to sunlight at the south bank of the Bow River and Barclay Mall Maintaining access to sunlight for Eau Claire Plaza from April 21 through August 21 Shadowing the Eau Claire Plaza less than surrounding development and current on site buildings on September 21 Providing over 930 new residential units to the neighborhood PROPOSED ACCESS TO SUNLIGHT

6 APRIL 21 MAY 21 JUNE 21 JULY 21 AUGUST 21 COMPOSITE SHADOWS FROM 10:00AM TO 2:30PM The proposed development does not add any new shadows to Eau Claire Plaza during peak summer days between April 21 and August 21. ACCESS TO SUMMER SUNLIGHT

Connecting hotel guests, business travelers, and office workers to the downtown core via the +15 system will be key to

7 The proposed +15 connections are additional year round pedestrian links to the existing pedestrian system in the community. Connecting hotel guests, business travelers, and office workers to the downtown core via the +15 system will be key to the success of a mixed-use tower with office uses and hotel in downtown. Residents will also use this safe, convenient system to walk to the grocery store and other amenities. +15 ACCESS +15 ACCESS PLAN CONNECTING TO THE +15 SYSTEM

Avenue right-of-way, lined on both sides with retail.

8 The development master plan create vibrant and active pedestrain streets with these podum uses: Grocery store Cinema Food & beverage Retail Cultural It reintroduces a pedestrian friendly shopping street along the former 1st Avenue right-of-way, lined on both sides with retail. Where the project faces existing residential development, the design includes townhouses with a scale and private entries similar to the neighborhood. ACTIVE & RESIDENTIAL STREETS

Existing smokestack Proposed new location The

smokestack is north of its current location,

In this new prominent location, the smokestack

public realm are significantly improved with

9 Existing smokestack Proposed new location The proposed new location of the historic smokestack is north of its current location, adjacent to Eau Claire Plaza. In this new prominent location, the smokestack s landmark value and contribution to the public realm are significantly improved with the creation of interpretive, educational spaces provided. NEW SMOKESTACK LOCATION

10 RIVERRUN AVENUE PODIUM PARK: SHOPPING, STROLLING, PICKNICKING OUTDOOR CAFE SEATING 2ND STREET INDOOR/OUTDOOR RETAIL & FOOD RETAIL & DINIMG PROMENADE RIVERFRONT AVENUE FOOD/BEVERAGE BARCLAY PARADE +15 CONNECTIONS CINEMA & URBAN GROCERY SECOND AVENUE SW SITE PLAN

LAND USE AMENDMENT DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE (WARD 7) MACLEOD TRAIL SE AND 5 AVENUE SE BYLAW 254D2017

LAND USE AMENDMENT DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE (WARD 7) MACLEOD TRAIL SE AND 5 AVENUE SE BYLAW 254D2017 Page 1 of 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Land Use Amendment application seeks to redesignate a full downtown block (currently the YWCA site) from a Direct Control based on the CM-2 District (Land Use Bylaw