The Connaught Eco Neighbourhood Project. Public Meeting Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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1 The Connaught Eco Neighbourhood Project Public Meeting Tuesday, May 22,

2 Background 2 Parc de voisinage POB Rivermead Phase I A residential vocation under the master plan A question of integration Property purchased by Les Habitations Bouladier in 2009 Phase 1 built in 2011 Transportation corridor and Rivermead park and ride A rural and heritage corridor Neighbourhood park North south road link Current condition of the site

3 3 Current Condition of the Site

4 4 Current Zoning

5 Les Golfs Urban Village Core Mix of functions: commercial, residential and community Land use planning based on the principles of sustainable development Workshop: May 26,

6 May 26, 2010 Consultation Summary No urban village core No competition with rue Principale 40% recreational Protect the chemin d Aylmer rural corridor and restore the site s green nature Model project: sustainable architecture, conducive to getting around on foot or on bicycle, and distinct from a traditional project Back to residents 6

7 A Collective Challenge Design a residential project but that is based : on the ideas of residents ; the principles of sustainable development ; and the objectives of the master plan. Environmental, economic, heritage, social and community benefits for the entire Aylmer sector. 7

8 New Orientations for the Developer (presented to the Municipal Council) 8 Design a sustainable and innovative project econeighbourhood project Rely on expertise Back to residents Adapted density and more eco energetic buildings Provide for nearby businesses that are not in competition with those on rue Principale Preserve the rural corridor for public use Formalize the road link to boulevard de Lucerne 40% of the site dedicated to community, public, recreational and green areas no houses

9 9 Current uses of zone R Surface area: 150,000 m 2 Extreme and motor sports Race track (cars, motorcycles, etc.) Planetarium, aquarium, botanical garden and zoo Drive in theatre Sledding and bobsleigh/ski jump hill Exhibition park Amusement park (outdoor) Golf course Toboggan hill (water slide) Camping (tents and RVs) Tourist information centre Hunting and fishing club Nature interpretation centre Group campground and outdoor centre Transmission tower (microwaves) Uses proposed by residents (community, public, recreational and green) Neighbourhood park Recreational and ornamental park Green areas and trails Community garden Playground, sports field and open field Pre school and elementary school Day care Cultural, sports and community establishment Community centre and library Museum, art and exhibition gallery Heritage museum Multi sport centre Arena and related activities Gymnasium and athletic training Curling arena Park and ride

10 What is an Eco neighbourhood? Urban layout Mobility Traditional Neighbourhood Wide streets conducive to automobile traffic, with little attention to the street landscape Little consideration for where the neighbourhood is located in relation to the city Automobiles are often necessary No sidewalks in residential streets Few pedestrian pathways Eco neighbourhood Narrower streets and urban design with a focus on pedestrians and cyclists, preservation of natural areas, more greenery Integration with a public transit pole for better connection with the city Less need for automobiles Bicycle, pedestrian pathways and sidewalks Community Shortageofgreenareasandservices,andno community centre frequent use of automobiles Socially uniform Participation by residents Integration of green areas Establishment of a community centre Nearby services Social mix 10

11 What is an Eco neighbourhood? (cont d) Energy Water Materials Traditional Neighbourhood Little attention paid to the orientation of houses Often minimal insulation and waterproofing Only individual heating systems, no renewable energy Little attention paid to water consumption in homes Significant permeabilization of the ground because of the presence of asphalt, water runoff and erosion, and overload of the municipal storm sewers Materials selected based purely on their price/quality ratio Eco neighbourhood Eco energetic dwellings, maximizing the use of passive solar energy Low energy light emitting diodes (LED) public lighting Collective heating system based on renewable or biomass energy Simple water saving measures used in homes Control and reduction of the amount of rainwater streaming into the municipal sewer systems thanks to narrower streets, interlocking paving stones, retention ponds, etc. Quality, healthy and recycled materials chosen for homes and urban furniture 11

12 Eco neighbourhoods: a Worldwide and Canadian Trend Vauban neighbourhood, Fribourg en Brisgau, Allemagne Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm, Sweden The Village at Griesbach, Edmonton, Alberta Garrison Crossing, Chiliwack, British Columbia

13 A New Approach to a Traditional Project! An Eco neighbourhood Charter will be used to address Gatineau s environmental, social and economic challenges: Community: An exceptional quality of life thanks to the many services and community activities Urban planning: Urban planning at the human scale, structured around the needs of residents and green areas Sustainable mobility: A place that accommodates all different modes of transportation, particularly active transportation Energy: Carefully designed and energy efficient buildings Water management: Effective management of rainwater, groundwater, gray water and drinking water Environmentally responsible construction materials and efficient waste management This charter is the outcome of a joint effort between the developer and Ville de Gatineau, with the help of Écohabitation. 13

14 14 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project

15 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 1: Community An exceptional quality of life in a sustainable community Creation of a residents association Governance charter for the association A project focused on social mix Owned units Affordable units Rental units 15 Respect for and commemoration of the site s past Develop maison Gorman to its full potential (public place with interpretation panels) Street names linked to the days of the former race track

16 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 2: Urban planning Urban planning at the human scale, structured around the needs of residents and green areas Rivermead park and ride Preservation of a 30 metre corridor along chemin d'aylmer Next to the Rivermead park and ride: Residential densification near the park and ride Nearby businesses and services (development designed around public transportation) Mixed with residential activities 16 Mixed sector (residential, commercial and nearby services) Densification near the park and ride

17 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 2: Urban planning (cont d) Urban planning at the human scale, structured around the needs of residents and green areas Average density (townhouses) High density (multiplexes) Residential mix in the project (approximately 800 units): Varied typologies Multiplexes Townhouses Semi detached houses Single family houses 17 Low density (single family and semidetached houses) Different types of occupancy Owner occupied houses Rental units

18 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 2: Urban planning (cont d) Urban planning at the human scale, structured around the needs of residents and green areas Rural and heritage corridor, community and educational services Parks and green expanses: o Neighbourhood park o Interconnected green areas for pedestrians o Renaturalized and protected area Allowance for a school, a community centre, etc. (e.g.: community garden) 18 Neighbourhood park and interconnected green areas Renaturalized and protected area In total, more than 148,000 m 2 planned for green, public and community areas

19 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 3: Transportation and mobility A place that accommodates all different modes of transportation, particularly active transportation Multi purpose pathway Project designed around the Rivermead park and ride o o Active transportation link to the parkand ride Parking limited to near the park andride Bike paths Construction of a full pedestrian and bicycle network, including: o Separated bike lanes o Bicycle friendly routes o Multi purpose pathways in the parks o Link to the sentier des Voyageurs 19 Separated bike lane

20 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 3: Transportation and mobility (cont d) A place that accommodates all different modes of transportation, particularly active transportation Higher proportion of users of public transportation Fewer automobiles than in a traditional project 20 Creation of a friendly environment that promotes active transportation: o Sidewalks and pedestrian areas in all residential streets o Greening of public roadways o Shared driveways o Parking at the back (multiplexes and mixed dwellings)

21 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 4: Energy Carefully designed and eco energetic buildings 21 Orientation of certain buildings in relation to the sun Efficient equipment o ENERGY STAR electrical appliances o LED lighting Making the most of solar power o Solar ready houses (pre wired) o Orientation of certain buildings in relation to the sun Aiming for recognized certifications o All buildings meet Novoclimat requirements o LEED for commercial and multi family buildings o LEED for Homes option for single family homes

22 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 5: Water management Effective management of rainwater, groundwater, gray water and drinking water Public areas: o Bioswales along the central boulevard o Restoration of a stormwater percolation area Natural drainage ditch 22 Restored stormwater management and percolation area Development of private properties: o Drainage of certain backlots towards a natural drainage ditch o Stormwater recovery options (barrels, reservoirs) o Less maintenance intensive lawns

23 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 5: Water management (cont d) Effective management of rainwater, groundwater, gray water and drinking water Buildings Water saving appliances and fixtures: o Dual flush toilets (enhancement of the standard for six litre tank toilets) o Low flow sink and shower fixtures Reuse of rainwater collected in barrels for household maintenance and to irrigate gardens 23

24 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Orientation 6: Materials and waste management Healthy, local and preserved resources o o o o o Maximize the use of wood, in particular FSC certified wood Local or recycled materials (siding, insulation, trim, etc.) No vinyl siding Space provided for integrated waste management (homes and public areas) Waste management strategy during construction Sort materials, recycle and reduce waste Reuse materials generated during construction (e.g.: stone chips, earth, demolition materials) 24

25 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood Project Presented by Les Habitations Bouladier inc. 25

26 The Connaught Eco neighbourhood: What Are the Benefits? For the environment Energy consumption cut by 30% Water consumption cut by 30% 30% less pollutants in the air Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 5,796 tonnes (1,446 fewer cars on the roads annually) Approximately 800 eco responsible dwellings, with the impact of 500 traditional dwellings For the community A governance charter The site recovers some of its green features The chemin d'aylmer corridor is protected The site could include: a public park a school a community centre a community garden a public market 26 Gatineau s first eco neighbourhood!