Aldershot GO Draft Mobility Hub Concepts. East Plains United Church September 13, :30 8:30 pm

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1 Aldershot GO Draft Mobility Hub Concepts East Plains United Church September 13, :30 8:30 pm

2 Today s Agenda 6:30pm: 6:35pm: 7:10pm: 8:10pm: 8:25pm: Opening Remarks Rosa Bustamante, Manager Mobility Hubs Presentation Phil Caldwell (Mobility Hubs team) & David Sajecki (Brook McIlroy) Facilitated workshop at tables: Comparison of draft concepts Report back Next Steps and Closing remarks Mary Lou Tanner, Chief Planner and Director of Planning & Building

3 Meeting Purpose Present two draft concepts for the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub Engage in discussion and receive feedback about what you like and/or don t like about the concepts Outline next steps in the project

4 Project Background

5 What We ve Heard Public Spaces/Community Features Create new public spaces to gather and host events Enhance/add greenspaces and landscaping Improve public realm/ streetscapes (lighting, street furniture, patio spaces)

6 What We ve Heard Private Spaces (Development) Ensure new buildings o are distinct in design and consider area character o provide new retail amenities throughout the hub o incorporate affordable housing o are environmentally sustainable o provide opportunities for families

7 What We ve Heard Getting Around (Mobility) Daily needs accessible by walking, cycling and transit Add new transportation options to mitigate traffic congestion Increase pedestrian and cycling connectivity and safety Better connect north/south sides of the rail tracks

8 What We ve Heard What Else? Ensure buildings provide privacy for residents Limit buildings to mid-rise along Plains Road Plan for all demographics/ages Plan for employment opportunities

9 What We ve Heard Future Growth Where should the majority of growth be directed in the area around Aldershot GO? 46% 25% 16% 13% Total # of responses: 92

10 Development Concepts Intended to prompt a conversation about where and how the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub could grow in the future Feedback today about what you like or don t like will help inform our development of a preferred concept The concepts today represent the next step in a continuing community conversation about the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub

11 Important Notes about the Concepts Images are for discussion only & highly conceptual They show some options for development that may assume land assemblies, willing land owners, etc. Subject to change based on inputs from technical studies and further consultation Do not represent a planning opinion, but are meant to prompt discussion to help us develop a preferred concept

12 Design Concepts

13 Existing Conditions Analysis Study Area

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15 Existing Conditions Analysis Built Form

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18 Existing Conditions Analysis Land Use

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21 Existing Conditions Analysis Open Space

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23 Existing Conditions Analysis Landmarks

24 126 Plains Rd. E

25 Existing Conditions Analysis Sun/Shadow

26 Guiding Principles

27 Establish Neighbourhood Walking Sheds as a Structure to Direct Growth

28 Promote a Balanced Transportation Network

29 Locate Density along Primary Streets, at Key Intersections, and close to the GO Station

30 Transition Height Down to and from Existing Neighbourhoods

31 Build Walkable and Inviting Streets and Open Spaces

32 Enhance Physical and Visual Connections

33 Community Uses

34 Concept 1: Waterdown Road Oriented

35 Concept 1: Waterdown Road Oriented

36 Concept 2: Rail Corridor Oriented

37 Concept 2: Rail Corridor Oriented

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44 Workshop At your tables: Exercise #1 15 min: Getting Around The street network should Green streets should Active transportation connections should Exercise #2 15 min: Public Spaces Green spaces should Community uses should Civic spaces should Exercise #3 15 min: Private Places Buildings should Exercise #4 10 min: Other Priorities

45 Project Next Steps and Timelines We ll take back what we ve learned from you today and use it to inform these next steps: December 4 Develop and present a recommended preferred concept for the Aldershot MH to City Council June 2018 Present Final Aldershot MH Area Specific Plan to City Council Post June 2018 Implementation (Region coordination, zoning, design guidelines etc)

46 Thank you for your feedback! or Visit our website: Attend one of our Open Houses: Tuesday, September 19, 2:00 Aldershot Arena (Community Room) Monday September 25, 6:30 Aldershot Arena (Community Room)