PRINCE RUPERT PORT AUTHORITY COW BAY DEVELOPMENT LANDS MARCH 28TH, 2012 % of Completion 0 25 50 75 100
4 guiding principles & OBJECTIVES
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
BUSINESS & COW BAY MERCHANT FEEDBACK
COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGENCIES FEEDBACK
HERITAGE FEEDBACK
FIRST NATIONS FEEDBACK
ENVIRONMENTAL FEEDBACK
RECREATION & TOURISM FEEDBACK
LEARNING FEEDBACK
CULTURAL FEEDBACK
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01 PUBLIC SPACES 02 MIXED USE BUILDINGS 03 DAY/NIGHT/YEAR ROUND ACTIVITY Provide a network of waterfront public spaces Pedestrian access given priority Well designed public realm Traffic calming measures Buildings engage Public Spaces Repurpose existing buildings Buildings that have multiple uses Opportunities for small businesses Encourage around the clock activities Year round destination Provide flexible spaces Mixed use development 04 SENSE OF PLACE 05 WATERFRONT ACTIVITY 06 GOOD MANAGEMENT Showcase Local Identity + Ecology Build on Existing History + Assets Public Art Program Publicly accessible waterfront Active use of waterfront e.g. fishing, light industry, tourism, docks, patios etc Establish Waterfront Improvement District (WID) Forge partnerships between community groups Creativity & Fun encourages social interaction Create program of regular events GUIDING PRINCIPLES 7
8 precedents
Steveston (Richmond), BC Population: 174,461 (2006) Granville Island, Vancouver Population: 578,041 (2006) Gibsons, BC Population: 4,182 (2006) Ganges, Salt Spring Island Population: 10,500 (2008) Lunenberg, Nova Scotia Population: 2,317 (2006) Prince Rupert, BC Population: 12,815 (2006) precedents 9
N First Impressions: 10 Active mixed-use waterfront Master-planned development compliments town Focused node of development Continuous water access Compliments town centre Waterfront trail (Cannery Museum and parks) Authentic experience Future expansion capability STEVESTON, BC
N First Impressions: Mixed-use Authentic experience Multiple events and activities - weekly market Accessible waterfront Traffic calming Pedestrian focus Active waterfront GANGES, SALT SPRING ISLAND 11
N First Impressions: Marine gateway to the Sunshine Coast Working Harbour Topographically challenged Adjacent to high street Pedestrian focus Small design moves highly successful Publically accessible jetty destination 12 Gibsons, BC
N First Impressions: Mixed-use Active waterfront / harbour Exceptional buildings Authentic historical experience HIghly accessible waterfront Organised Events LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA 13
N First Impressions: Active mixed-use Extensive waterfront access Active waterfront Traffic calming Pedestrian focused public realm Year round / around the clock activities Parking provided throughout 14 GRANVILLE ISLAND, VANCOUVER
50 masterplan concepts
PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS - SUGGESTED VEHICLE EMPHASIS - CURRENT CONDITION Vehicle accessible pedestrian realm Pedestrians and Vehicles co-exist Variety of paving textures & patterns At grade paving Distinctive quality & character Encourages community & interaction Safer traffic speeds Facilitates street parking & deliveries Durable long lasting materials Appropriate to dockside character Many successful worldwide examples Distinctive seperation of pedestrian and vehicles Utilitarean in character - conventional Wide traffic lanes Quicker traffic speeds Requires formal pedestrian crossings Inconsistant with pedestrian realm needs Lacks distinct waterfront quality TRAFFIC CALMING TECHNIQUE 51
01 TREES 02 BEGINNINGS & ENDINGS 03 Most effective way to enhance public realm APPROPRIATE SCALE 04 Creates a sense of place SPECIAL DETAILS Ensure buildings and spaces appropriately sized Emphasis linearity and quality of streetscape 52
05 WEATHER PROTECTION 06 PERMEABLE EDGES & PUBLIC SPACE 07 Encourages use during all weather conditions MIXED USE 08 Multiple access & public spaces contribute to vibrancy INTEGRATED PARKING Mixed uses including residential animate area Parking integrated throughout PUBLIC REALM - KEY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 53
AREA CHARACTER THE INTENT IS TO MAINTAIN THE INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER OF THE STREET SPACES. THE STREETS SHOULD RESTORE THEIR OPEN AND CURBLESS CHARACTER LANDSCAPING Give greater spatial identity to streets and open spaces New areas should include street trees SIDEWALKS Use of wood decking to be expanded and where possible improve public access to waters edge. ROADS Special paving materials such as stamped concrete or pavers is encouraged over asphalt. Curbs should be used only to control vehicle movements GRAPHICS Provide identifying graphics to area. Graphics and colour to identify this area as unique PARKING Maximize in the area but does not detract AREA LIGHTING Street lighting should maintain maritime character COW BAY DESIGN GUIDELINES - AREA CHARACTER 70
BUILDING CHARACTER NEW STRUCTURES SHOULD HAVE A MARITIME CHARACTER INCLUDING DECKS & BOARDWALKS FORM & SCALE New buildings should be developed with many small buildings rather than singular large buildings Variety of forms rather than repetitive is preferred, Sloping roofs preferable to flat roofs CANOPIES Industrial canopies encouraged, glass or steel MATERIALS Shingles, Horizontal Siding and metal cladding COLOUR Continuity of wall and roof colour is preferred if metal clad.wood buildings should be painted rather than natural stains. Bright colours are preffered over browns greys and earth tones WINDOWS & DOORS Small scale rather than shop front, sliding doors to be avoided STAIRS & HANDRAILS Wood and steel is encouraged LIGHTING Incandescent industrial fixtures are encouraged COW BAY DESIGN GUIDELINES - BUILDING CHARACTER 71
78 BUILDING CHARACTER - CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL VERNACULAR
AREA CHARACTER - PUBLIC REALM 79