Existing Site Ash Crescent at 57th Avenue Ash Crescent with Low Rise Ash Crescent with Giant Sequoias 1
Existing Site Courtyard with Towers Tower Courtyard with Pool Low Rise Courtyard with Pool 2
Existing Site Conditions Aerial Photo Site Coverage Courtyards Tree Pattern Street Pattern Pedestrian Movement 3
Urban Design Concept Site Plan Site Coverage Courtyards / Major Open Space Tree Pattern Street Pattern Pedestrian Movement
Neighbourhood Langara Gardens will be developed as part of an emerging neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is well served by existing open space including Cambie Park, Churchill track and Langara Golf course and will be substantially enhanced by new open space on Langara Gardens as well as Pearson Dogwood. The wider neighbourhood will be supported by enhanced shopping facilities on Langara Gardens as well as new shopping opportunities on Pearson Dogwood. Langara Gardens is highly integrated into the surrounding community via pedestrian and bicycle routes. Cambie and Marine (Approved) Pearson Dogwood (Approved) Langara Gardens (Proposed) Oakridge (Approved) Cambie Street Skyline Existing Churchill Track & Field Existing Towers to be Retained Pearson Dogwood Site T Potential Canada Line Station Site Plan 5
Neighbourhood 26 27 28 28 28 25 18 18 59th Avenue Pearson Dogwood 57th Avenue Langara Gardens 5th Avenue Cambie Street 28 25 22 18 18 18 12 6 3 Heather Street Churchill Track and Field New Neal Street Langara Gardens Cambie Street Langara Golf Course 57th Avenue 25 22 23 16 18 20 12 11 12 5 6 5 3 5 5th Avenue Langara Gardens 57th Avenue Pearson Dogwood 59th Avenue Heather Street 28 25 22 20 16 1 13 3 Cambie Street Langara Gardens Neal Street 5th Avenue 6
Neighbourhood Massing Concept There are eight major principles defining the conceptual massing for Langara Gardens: The highest towers at 28-storeys are located at the centre of the site, beside the largest area of open space, thereby creating a punctuation point in the overall massing that defines the urban form. The 22-storey tower on 57th Avenue reflects the massing on the Pearson Dogwood site, relates to the existing towers on Langara Gardens and emphasizes the importance of 57th Avenue as a major transportation connection. Along the southerly Cambie Park edge the massing steps down to reduce shadowing on the Park and to provide a good human scale. Along the northern edge -6 storey buildings transition to townhouse development anticipated in the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning program. Along Neal Street, terraced buildings define the westerly edge of the site and allows for extensive roof top landscaping. Throughout the site 3- storey townhouses have been located to create a stronger pedestrian scale. Buildings are organized to define courtyards that will enhance neighbourly interaction. Massing throughout the site has substantial stepping to moderate the scale of buildings and provide extensive opportunities for roof top landscaping. Potential Future Canada Line Station Enhanced Retail Existing Towers to be Retained New 1 acre Park Proposed Pearson Dogwood Development Langara Golf Course Ash. St. W 59th Ave. 28 N Cambie St. 3 22 6 Ash Cres. W 5th Ave. 6 6 6 Neal St. W 57th Ave. Cambie Park Tisdall St. Heather St. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School Playground Connecting Major Open Space Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Existing Churchill Track and Field Axonometric View from North West 7
Concept Concept Plan Courtyards with lush landscaping Proposed central clubhouse with a new pool, fitness centre, social lounge, meeting space, practice rooms and flex space Maintaining the character-forming trees and garden-like character of the site Potential location for a 69-space childcare centre Outdoor pools Extensive urban agriculture and edible landscaping Improvements to Cambie Park. T A new one-acre park adjacent to Churchill Track, proposed uses include fitness and sports areas, naturalized children s play area, washrooms, off-leash dog area and improved habitat Central public open space A network of multipurpose trails (bike/pedestrian pathways) connecting to the parks and green space surrounding the site Re-landscaping and reprogramming of the base of the existing towers Enhanced retail plaza and retail space (see the Enhanced Retail Board) Potential Future Canada Line Station 8
Concept View from North West Existing Towers to be Retained Proposed Pearson Dogwood Development Cambie Park Ash Crescent Tisdall Street W 5th Avenue Neal Street Cambie Street Existing Churchill Track and Field W 57th Avenue 9
View from Cambie Park Proposed Existing 10
View from Ash Cres. looking S Proposed Existing 11
View towards Cambie Park Proposed Existing 12
View from School Track Proposed Existing 13
View from Central Open Space Proposed Existing 1
View towards NS Open Space Proposed Existing 15
Enhanced Retail Retail face is pulled out approximately 10 ft. closer to 57th Avenue and Cambie Street to improve visual character and presence to the public realm. The grade level of the parking area will be dropped and adjusted to allow level access to the retail and greater accessibility. Parking area will be landscaped with pavers to improve its character and allow for multi-use space. A new south facing landscaped patio allows for people gathering and animates the corner of 57th Avenue and Cambie Street. SECTION A-A CAMBIE STREET A new connection from the retail level to the upper podium open space level to allow for enhanced pedestrian movement and greater connectivity. WEST 57TH AVENUE N Proposed Retail Site Plan Proposed Retail Section Existing Retail 16