Preferred Land Use Plan Presentation City of London Planning Committee April 26, 2010
From SWAP Final Terms of Reference, February 23, 2009: provide a design-led land use concept that supports: a multi-modal transit first transportation system a vibrant pedestrian environment activity centres and community facilities strengthening the existing community fabric the creation of identifiable new communities
Presentation Agenda Alternative land use concepts The preferred land use plan A sustainable phasing strategy Supporting the plan
Concept A : FOCUS ON RETAIL Alternative Land Use Concepts
Alternative Land Use Concepts Concept B : FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT
Alternative Land Use Concepts Concept C : FOCUS ON RESIDENTIAL
Alternative Land Use Concepts Concept D : FOCUS ON OPEN SPACE
Presentation Agenda Alternative land use concepts The preferred land use plan A sustainable phasing strategy Supporting the plan
The Conceptual Structure A mixed-use heart connected by a network of streets and open spaces
The Open Space Network Linking ESA s, drainage courses, the hydro corridor and creek system
A gridded road system Realizing the place-making potential of streets
A multi-modal transit network Land uses, mobility networks and densities to support transit corridors *
The Preferred Land Use Plan A vision and framework for long term development
Sub-area: West of Wonderland Road A neighbourhood focus
Sub-area: West of Wonderland Road
Sub-area: the Wonderland Road Corridor A living and economic gateway
Sub-area: the Wonderland Road Corridor
Sub-area: Mixed-use Precinct A complex mix of commercial, residential and employment uses
Sub-area: Mixed-use Precinct
Sub-area: Exeter Road Spine The organizing spine of an employment district
Sub-area: Exeter Road Spine
Sub-area: Brockley Minimizing conflict between adjacent uses
Land Use and Development Statistics The Preferred Land Use Plan Approved Residential Units: 7,550 units Focus Area Residential Units: 18,150 units Residential Population: 61,450 people Total Retail / Commercial GFA: 190,890 sq.m. Focus Area Retail / Commercial Jobs: 3,510 jobs General & Light Industrial GFA: 967,470 sq.m. Focus Area General & Light Industrial Jobs: 11,510 jobs Total Area of Green & Open Spaces: 480 ha Designated/Protected Natural Heritage Features: 185 ha Designated Public Park & Open Space: 295 ha
Presentation Agenda Alternative land use concepts The preferred land use plan A sustainable phasing strategy Supporting the plan
A 50+ year growth management plan WITHOUT & WITH SOUTHSIDE PCP People + Jobs = 20,000 People + Jobs = 82,500
A 50+ year growth management plan Full build-out in four phases
Phase 1: Approved Area Plan Build-out Growth restricted to previously planned and serviced urban areas (approximately 20 years)
Phase 2a: Corridors & Nodes Expansion Post SSPCP: Building out the Wonderland Road gateway and Exeter Road employment spine
Phase 2b: Corridors & Nodes Expansion Post SSPCP: servicing Lambeth
Phase 2c: Corridors & Nodes Expansion Post SSPCP: connecting neighbourhoods via Bostwick Road
Phase 3: Filling in the gaps Post SSPCP: long term take-up of greenfield and Urban Reserve lands
Phase 4: Long term growth Post SSPCP: long term take-up of employment and commercial lands
Presentation Agenda Alternative land use concepts The preferred land use plan A sustainable phasing strategy Supporting the plan
Implementation Near-term (PHASE 1): No amendments on Urban Reserve lands careful monitoring of city land supply to determine need for SSPCP direct approved area plan growth to advance objectives of SWAP refuse premature planning applications Medium to long-term (PHASES 2, 3 & 4): create Sub-area Plans for future growth areas City to lead on amendment of Urban Reserve lands construct/operate SSPCP
Thank you.