The Connaught Eco-Neighbourhood Project

The Connaught Eco‐Neighbourhood Project
Public Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Background
POB Rivermead
Parc de voisinage
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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
Current Condition of the Site
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Current Zoning
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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, 2010
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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
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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.
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New Orientations for the Developer
(presented to the Municipal Council)
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• Design a sustainable and innovative project eco‐
neighbourhood 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
Current uses of zone R‐14‐050
Surface area: 150,000 m2
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)
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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
What is an Eco‐neighbourhood?
Urban layout
Mobility
Community
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Traditional Neighbourhood
Eco‐neighbourhood
Wide streets conducive to automobile traffic,
with little attention to the street landscape
Narrower streets and urban design with a focus
on pedestrians and cyclists, preservation of
natural areas, more greenery
• Little
consideration
for
where
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neighbourhood is located in relation to the
city
• Automobiles are often necessary
• No sidewalks in residential streets
• Few pedestrian pathways
• Integration with a public transit pole for
better connection with the city
• Less need for automobiles
• Bicycle, pedestrian pathways and sidewalks
• Shortage of green areas and services, and no
community centre… frequent use of
automobiles
• Socially uniform
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Participation by residents
Integration of green areas
Establishment of a community centre
Nearby services
Social mix
What is an Eco‐neighbourhood? (cont’d)
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Traditional Neighbourhood
Eco‐neighbourhood
Energy
• Little attention paid to the orientation of houses
• Often minimal insulation and waterproofing
• Only individual heating systems, no renewable
energy
• 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
Water
• 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
• 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.
Materials
• Materials selected based purely on their
price/quality ratio
• Quality, healthy and recycled materials
chosen for homes and urban furniture
Eco‐neighbourhoods: a Worldwide and Canadian Trend
Vauban neighbourhood, Fribourg‐en‐Brisgau, Allemagne
The Village at Griesbach, Edmonton, Alberta
Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm, Sweden
Garrison Crossing, Chiliwack, British Columbia
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.
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The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
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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
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Owned units
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Affordable units
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Rental units
Respect for and commemoration of the site’s past
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Develop maison Gorman to its full potential (public place with interpretation panels)
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Street names linked to the days of the former race track
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:
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Nearby businesses and services (development designed around public transportation)
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Mixed with residential activities
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Densification near the park‐and‐ride
Residential
densification near the park‐and‐ride
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Mixed sector
(residential, commercial and nearby
services)
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
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Multiplexes
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Townhouses
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Semi‐detached houses
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Single family houses
Different types of occupancy
Low density
(single family and semi‐
detached houses)
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Owner‐occupied houses
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Rental units
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
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Parks and green expanses:
o Neighbourhood park
o Interconnected green areas for pedestrians
o Renaturalized and protected area
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Neighbourhood park
and interconnected
green areas
Renaturalized and protected area
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Allowance for a school, a community centre, etc. (e.g.: community garden)
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In total, more than 148,000 m2 planned for green, public and community areas
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 3: Transportation and mobility
A place that accommodates all different modes of transportation, particularly active transportation
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Multi‐purpose
pathway
Project designed around the Rivermead
park‐and‐ride
o Active transportation link to the park‐
and‐ride
o Parking limited to near the park‐and‐
ride
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Construction of a full pedestrian and bicycle network, including:
o Separated bike lanes
o Bicycle‐friendly routes
Bike paths
o Multi‐purpose pathways in the parks
o Link to the sentier des Voyageurs
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Separated bike lane
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 3: Transportation and mobility (cont’d)
A place that accommodates all different modes of transportation, particularly active transportation
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Higher proportion of users of public transportation
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Fewer automobiles than in a traditional project
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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)
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 4: Energy
Carefully designed and eco‐energetic buildings
Orientation of certain buildings in relation to the sun
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Efficient equipment
o ENERGY STAR electrical appliances
o LED lighting
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Making the most of solar power
o Solar ready houses (pre‐wired)
o Orientation of certain buildings in relation to the sun
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Aiming for recognized certifications
o All buildings meet Novoclimat
requirements
o LEED for commercial and multi‐family buildings
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o LEED for Homes option for single family homes
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 5: Water management
Effective management of rainwater, groundwater, gray water and drinking water
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Public areas:
o Bioswales along the central boulevard
o Restoration of a stormwater
percolation area
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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
Natural drainage ditch
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Restored stormwater
management and percolation area
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 5: Water management (cont’d)
Effective management of rainwater, groundwater, gray water and drinking water
Buildings
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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
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Reuse of rainwater collected in barrels for household maintenance and to irrigate gardens
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Orientation 6: Materials and waste management
Healthy, local and preserved resources
o Maximize the use of wood, in particular FSC certified wood
o Local or recycled materials (siding, insulation, trim, etc.)
o No vinyl siding
o Space provided for integrated waste management (homes and public areas)
o Waste management strategy during construction
 Sort materials, recycle and reduce waste
 Reuse materials generated during construction (e.g.: stone chips, earth, demolition materials)
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The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood Project
Presented by Les Habitations Bouladier inc.
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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
For the environment
The Connaught Eco‐neighbourhood: What Are the Benefits?
‐ A governance charter
‐ The site recovers some of its green features
‐ The chemin d'Aylmer
corridor is protected
‐ The site could include:
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a public park
a school
a community centre
a community garden
a public market
Gatineau’s first eco‐neighbourhood!