Glendale Niagara District Plan Planning and Economic Development Committee September 5 2018
District Plans A District Plan is a proactive planning strategy intended to drive growth and economic prosperity High-level framework for the land-use planning, design and development of complete, exciting communities Developed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders Intended to provide an authentic urban experience for people who live, work and visit the district Glendale Niagara District Plan Presentation to Planning and Economic Development Committee September 5 2018
Who is involved in the District Plan? The District Plan process is led by Niagara Region, in collaboration with various stakeholders Local residents and local Councils Local planning staff other governmental agencies affected landowners and investors local businesses Area organizations Glendale Niagara District Plan Presentation to Planning and Economic Development Committee September 5 2018
Intended Outcomes Support local communities in recognizing and responding to future growth pressures Attract quality investment, talent, jobs Proactively support investment Leverage existing assets Promote collaboration and build relationships Glendale Niagara District Plan Presentation to Planning and Economic Development Committee September 5 2018
Glendale Niagara District Plan Visioning & Conceptual Development Plan Niagara Region September 5, 2018
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Creating a Vision for the Future Many inputs and considerations Existing Conditions Attributes of Context Precedents What People Said Vision & Principles Vision Key Directions
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Glendale has all the right Ingredients Higher Education Highway Access Niagara College QEW and 405 Destination Retail Potential Train Access Outlet Collection Niagara GO Train Connection Green Spaces Residential Community Niagara Escarpment Wine and Fruit Growing Niagara-on-the-Green
Vision Statement Input from landowners and key stakeholders robust intra-municipal transit system well-connected network of open spaces, trails, walkways live-work destination mobility-first approach vision lifestyle choice unique to Niagara 4-season community attract entrepreneurial businesses vibrant town centre
Principles Input from landowners and key stakeholders housing mix of housing options accommodating full spectrum of ages and lifestyles connections more connections across QEW or create nodes on either side GO, pedestrian crossings over canal and QEW leverage natural system to improve connectivity across QEW improve connections opportunities to Niagara Region views maintain view corridors walkable make development more walkable employment ensure a range of employment opportunities attractions a cultural destination/ attraction along Welland Canal principles sustainable/ resilient incubators provide incubator/shared spaces for start-ups and small entrepreneurial businesses LID, electric car chargers, protection of natural spaces, innovative building technology, biodiverse schools neighbourhood schools within walking distance responsive development development sensitive and responsive to the context beautiful complete streets, tree-lined roads, complementary architecture, character
Why did you choose Glendale? Input from residents Location Food grows here country environment Cultural heritage Weather live in a smaller community Family community that is close-knit Ease of getting around love hearing the birds Buying local farm produce Conservation area golf course Avoid Toronto traffic Small town atmosphere Proximity to Buffalo Good deals on shopping Central location
Why are the biggest opportunities for change? Input from residents high rise rental housing Laura Secord Trail GO train station Parking within the neighbourhood festivals opportunities for change public square main street more restaurants grocery store bike lanes green spaces community facilities student housing complete community support for the college Regular and direct transit meaningful employment
Vision Statement Glendale @ Niagara will be a vibrant community for people of all ages, lifestyles, and abilities - a place to live, work, play, learn and grow. Its urban districts, with a mix of uses, will protect, integrate and celebrate the natural and rural surroundings reflecting the distinct character of the area. Glendale @ Niagara will be framed by a new park on the Welland Canal, the creek valleys, the Niagara Escarpment and agricultural lands. Glendale @ Niagara will put mobility first with a robust transit system, cycling trails and pedestrian routes seamlessly connecting areas north and south of the QEW.
Design Principles Glendale @ Niagara is cohesive & complete has identifiable neighbourhoods has a mix of uses is walkable is authentic is sustainable has an integrated and extended green space system
10 Big Moves 1 Lead with the landscape/natural features 3 Hard edge to the agricultural lands 2 Create a Seaway Ecological Park 4 A convergence for the area s trails
5 Provide transit 7 Create a main street as a transition from the Outlet Collection Niagara to the adjacent urban neighbourhood Option 2 Option 1 6 Integrate the College into the District, accommodate its expansion and integrate/create a focus with food tech industries 8 Provide a diverse range of housing ensuring choice and affordability
9 Create a public/civic space as a focus for the urban district 10 Green streets and parking
2010 Secondary Plan QUEENSTON ROAD AIRPORT ROAD TOWNLINE (GRANTHAM) ROAD CONCESSION 7 ROAD MARTIN ROAD QUEENSTON ROAD QEW TO TORONTO Queenston Road Community Prestige Employment REGIONAL ROAD 58 (COON ROAD) Prestige Employment Mixed Use Destination REGIONAL ROAD 70 (SOUTH SERVICE ROAD) Hospitality Precinct Y0RK ROAD REGIONAL ROAD 89 (GLENDALE AVE.) Industrial Park Industrial Park Prestige Employment REGIONAL ROAD 81 (YORK ROAD) TO ST. DAVIDS Village Centre TAYLOR ROAD GLENDALE AVENUE EXTENSION Prestige Employment Prestige Employment Legend Niagara-on-the-Green Residential Community Institutional Campus NIAGARA ESCARPMENT QEW TO NIAGARA FALLS HIGHWAY 405 Special Study Area Secondary Plan Area Environmental Conservation Area REGIONAL ROAD 89 (GLENDALE AVENUE) REGIONAL ROAD 70 (TAYLOR ROAD) Schedule A: LAND USE & CHARACTER PRECINCTS Glendale Secondary Plan NORTH 0 20 100 200 m 10 50
Preferred Vision Legend Low rise residential Mid rise residential Taller residential Mixed Use multi-storey Commercial (1 or 2 storey) Institutional (could be multi-storey) Business/Employment (could be multi-storey) Hospitality (could be multi-storey)
Land Use Legend Greenlands Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Hospitality Employment Transit Terminal
Heights Legend Low Rise Mid Rise Taller Residential
Roads & Trails Network of trails and multi-user paths Existing and new roads Transit terminal/tourist Centre Pedestrian bridge could be underpass instead Legend Existing Roads New Roads Trails
Natural Areas Eco-park & Welland Canal Heritage Park Natural areas Woodlots
Eco-Park & Welland Canal Heritage Park New road New multi-user path Preservation/expansion of natural environment Space for camping in Eco- Park Heritage interpretation (eg Signage etc) in Southern portion Boat mooring and Visitor s Centre Potential tourism destination area (winery, craft brewery, amphitheater, farm-to-table restaurant, wedding/event centre, hotel)
Parks System New community parks Stormwater management ponds with trails
Community Focus Park Park Community centre Community Centre
Glendale Crossing Potential Grocery Store Park Greenway Main Street Park Core community area Mixed uses Main street retail Potential Grocery Store Local grocery store (2 sites: stand alone format and integrated behind main street) Greenway connects into Niagara-on-the-Green Potential high school site (10-11 acres)
Niagara College Plan incorporates Niagara College s master plan Expansion towards Taylor Road and Glendale Road/ Taylor Road intersection Frame north-south open space East-west pathway to Research & Innovation Hub
Research & Innovation Hub Expansion around existing Niagara Corporate Business Centre building Frame an open space that looks south across the ponds to the escarpment
Transit Terminal & Tourist Centre New Ontario Travel Information Centre Transit Terminal with bus parking, shelters etc. Taylor Rd Large area available on MTO lands, adjacent to Niagara College and accessible from north and south
Mixed Use/Residential Centre York Rd Mixed Uses Residential
Mixed Use/Employment Park New park Potential Health Care or Medical Hub Mixed uses with employment, residential and some commercial
East Glendale Mostly low-rise residential (townhouses) Mixed uses at York Road and Concession 7 Road Small park Concession 7 Rd Park
Employment Area Queenston Rd Glendale Ave Park New roads connecting eastwest and north-south Park/Woodlot preserved Preserves most existing development while unlocking internal parcels York Rd
Hospitality District Hotels
Interchange District Park Medium density residential Mixed uses Community park
North Glendale Park Park Mixed uses Hotels Community area Community parks Potential school site
Alternate Vision: Tourism Destination Park Potential large scale tourism destination such as a waterpark and resort hotel
Preferred Vision Legend Low rise residential Mid rise residential Taller residential Mixed Use multi-storey Commercial (1 or 2 storey) Institutional (could be multi-storey) Business/Employment (could be multi-storey) Hospitality (could be multi-storey)