PLAN 409 Concept Plan

OTTAWA-BORDEN STATION AREAConcept Plan

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1. Vision ....................................................................................... 3

............................................................. Precedent: Buildings 5

..................................................... Precedent: Design Details 6

............................................ Precedent: LRT Station & Arena 7

......................................................... Precedent: Open Space 8

............................................................ Precedent: Public Art 9

.............................................................. Precedent: Streets 10

2. Structural Diagrams............................................................... 11

.................................................................... a. Open Space 11

................................................................ a. Street Network 12

.............................................................. a. Street Hierarchy 13

.......................................................... a. Built Form System 14

......................................................... b. Built Form Diagram 15

.......................... c. Active Transportation Modes Circulation 16

.................... c. Motorized Transportation Modes Circulation 17

.................................................................. d. Concept Plan 18

3. Massing Model........................................................................ 19

....................................................... a. LRT Station & Arena 19

........................................................... b. Schneider’s Creek 20

................................................................... c. The Aud Site 21

.............................................................................. d. Other 22

.............................................................................Photo Credits 23

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Strengthened by higher-order transit, the OBo station area will be intensified and programmed to form a

vibrant destination where enhanced connectivity and pedestrianization will integrate the larger community.

Given that this station will be one of many along the LRT line, its character will be distinguished by the various entertainment facilities

within the immediate vicinity of the two stations. This distinct

character will be clearly identified with the new OHL arena, which

will anchor the station. The arena itself will be a reflection of the

site’s history, complimenting the industrial architecture with the use

of similar design elements and material choices.

Not only will the site cater to the local residents and workers, but

visitors attracted by the revitalized corridor’s retail services, and

athletic complexes and events will come to use the site. The intensification of the site will provide a live-work-play environment;

with mixed-use within the corridor, residential and workspaces

adjacent to the corridor, a connected open spaces network for both

passive and active activities, and two major recreational facilities.

The recreational complexes will include uses such as libraries,

hockey arenas, convention/conference spaces, and associated retail

services.

VISUAL METAPHOR

The stunning star represents the brilliance of the OBo Station Area, where the entertainment district will radiate its presence to

its surroundings. Different neighbourhoods will be highlighted

through design treatments to enhance the overall character of the

district to provide a unique nodal point in the Region of Waterloo.


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DESIGN OBJECTIVES

INTENSIFICATIONIntensification is needed to achieve densities necessary to support a

vibrant, sustainable and transit ordinated urban neighbourhood. The

goal of intensification is to increase both the number of jobs and

residents per unit of land - multiplying the number of people who

work, live and play in the neighbourhood. Without intensification, the

desire to draw people onto the streets and support higher order

transit will all be ineffective.

Intensification will be achieved through construction of mid-rise

buildings oriented towards the street and abutting the sidewalk. Implementation of mixed use principles call for retail and

commercial on the first floors paired with a combination of

residential and commercial space on upper floors. Increased density

does not necessarily mean tall buildings. Mid-rise buildings can

achieve high density by: merging small low-rise properties into a

larger development, placing parking underground or reducing

parking requirements, and increasing the Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

PEDESTRIANIZATION

The current Ottawa-Borden site lacks critical urban design elements that are conducive to the optimal pedestrian experience. There is

inadequate street lighting, street signage, and a shortage of

sidewalks in the industrial areas, hindering the sense of safety on

site. Furthermore, there are no benches, bus shelters, or public

washrooms in reach for a pedestrian.

This calls for the OBo district to be pedestrianized through the

implementation of urban design and CPTED principles, making the

district more walkable, safe, accessible, and to the human scale.

Traffic calming measures, as well as streetscape amenities such as sidewalks, streetlights, proper signage, public washrooms, benches,

and public art will be incorporated to enhance the pedestrian

experience. These elements will integrate into the greater

community, drawing in pedestrians from nearby neighbourhoods.

TRANSIT INTEGRATIONFollowing the Region’s Transportation Master Plan, the OBo district

will prioritize public transportation, and other active modes of

transportation such as walking and cycling. While the LRT and GRT

routes are ideal for long-distance trips, cycling and walking work

effectively for shorter-distance trips with multiple trips. Having

both motorized and non-motorized modes well integrated with

each other would optimize mobility options within the site.

To make these options more attractive than the private automobile,

efforts will be made to provide safe access to these transit modes. For example, the LRT will be delineated from the transit right of

way through alterations to the base plane. In addition, to improve

the pedestrian experience, more maintained sidewalks will be

implemented, along with bi-directional bike lanes to improve the

cyclists’ experience as well.

CONNECTIVITY

The existing roads network, interrupted by large parcels and

disjointed by mismatched intersections, will be reworked to form

more closely to a gridded system for improved connectivity. Right-of-ways will be adapted to accommodate multiple modes of both

motorized and active transportation, including light rail transit,

which will operate in a separated right-of-way on Charles Street.

An integrated system of paths and designated trails will be

overlaid onto the roads network for seamless circulation between

the functional and recreational transportation networks.

Schneider’s Creek, which runs along side the existing Iron Horse

Trail, will be restored and transformed into a linear park that will

act as a major corridor in the recreational network.

ADAPTIVE REUSECurrently, the southwest portion of the site presents an abundance

of large industrial buildings characterized by little urban design

principle applications and many vacancies. These present

opportunities for such sites to be integrated to the Obo Station

area through proper design element, land remediation, and mixed-

use development. The Obo Station area district will adaptively

reuse the existing buildings to provide new opportunities for

commercial and light industrial businesses to flourish while

preserving the historic significance of the site.

In addition to underutilized built structures, vacant lots will be

reintegrated through infill development and new urban parks. An

interesting component in the site is the channelized water feature,

Schneider’s Creek, which will be partially naturalized using the

two-tier approach to improve the green network’s connectivity and

add public amenity space. Schneider’s Creek will become an

attractive revitalized water channel that retains flows and function

as a stormwater management feature.


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Images of PrecedentBuildings

This newly constructed live-work project is based on the character of the storefronts which l ine Queen St. W in Toronto. Residential units are accessible from the rear with storefronts facing the street.

Repurposed as a teaching and research facility at North Carolina State University. This building has not only won design awards, but is proof that reusing old buildings can save a lot money compared to new build.

The Seagram Distillery buildings are a historical landmark in Uptown Waterloo. While steps were taking to preserve as much of the building as possible, only the external shell is original. Sometimes preserving historical landmarks doesn’t mean keeping the original form exactly the same. Today the building houses high end condo units.

The Sunrose Condominiums are a more contemporary design in a historical area of Portland. This eye catching design is clad with renewable materials.

The Vancouver Central Library is a modern approach to a more historical architectural style. The design was selected through a design competition and used creative financing techniques.The project contains a 21 story office tower to help pay the construction costs.

Mississauga, Ontario Raleigh, North Carolina Waterloo, Ontario Portland, Oregon Vancouver, British Columbia


Halifax, Nova Scotia Vancouver, British Columbia Richmond, California Toronto, Canada Kitchener, Ontario

Bishops Landing, is an award winning mixed use development on the Halifax waterfront. The site is home to both medium and high density development, which contain apartments, town homes, shops, restaurants, and offices. A range of construction materials and styles give the project architectural interest.

Dockside Green is the new gold standard for green design and construction in Canada. This massive project features renewable construction materials, natural storm water recycling systems and a direct energy system to name a few.

This former Ford Assembly Plant used to be the largest automobile assembly plant in the United States.Today the 500,000 square-foot facility has been completely restored housing a massive public event space, offices and high end restaurants. An iconic model for sustainability and revitalization.

Located at King & Jarvis, this mid-rise residential and retail development seamlessly integrates into the surrounding urban environment. Its design maintains a comfortable pedestrian feel by stepping the upper floors back.

The Kaufman building was one of the first industrial buildings to be repurposed in Wa t e r l o o Re g i o n . D e s p i t e g r o u n d contamination the developer has turned the building into a sought after condominium project, breaking the ice for future initiatives.

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Images of PrecedentDesign Details

Electronic signage in and around the downtown area provides dynamic real time information about the availability of street and garage parking. Motorists are directed to the nearest available parking spaces to quickly remove vehicles from the streets.

Manipulable bike racks provide parking for bikes of varying heights and orientations. When not in use, individual prongs can be reset to the upright position to take up less space on the street.

Pop-up street furniture allow for flexible streetscapes. The raisable planks can be reconfigured to make tables and benches to provide seating, or lowered to be flush with the ground when more ground space is needed.

Grass laid segments provide clear delineation of the light rail right of way from other modes of transportation. The pervious ground cover also allows for improved infiltration of storm water and reduces the amount of noise created.

Garbage receptacles installed for the 2012 London Olympics serve the additional function of providing information. Through the LCD screens embedded on its exterior, pedestrians have access to information such as real-time public transit service updates and current news headlines.

Montreal, Quebec Valencia, Spain Utrecht, Netherlands Valenciennes, France London, England


Bogota, Columbia Kitchener, Ontario Kitchener, Ontario Vancouver, British Columbia London, England

Bi-directional cycling lanes, integrated into the sidewalk, physically separates cyclists from vehicular traffic. Variations in the ground colour and texture differentiates cycling space from the pedestrian realm to prevent conflicts.

Removable bollards control the amount of parking available along the mountable curb. Bollards can be put in place to remove street parking and provide a larger amount of space for pedestrians.

Storm water infiltration planters act is infiltration sites among the hardscape of roads and sidewalks. Inlets allow water to flow from sidewalk and road surfaces into the planter instead of into the storm water sewer system.

Grass laid segments provide clear delineation of the light rail right of way from other modes of transportation. The pervious ground cover also allows for improved infiltration of storm water and reduces the amount of noise created.

Public washrooms are an important amenity for people of all ages. Structures can be stylized to match the character of its surroundings and newer technologies allow for self cleaning to maintain hygiene.

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Images of PrecedentLRT Station & Arena

Portland is known for creative LRT station designs while maintaining the accessibility requirements through various seating and street furniture designs. Many of the stations show its own uniqueness through the incorporation public art.

Striving to create a Transit Oriented Development design, Calgary aims to create LRT stations surrounded by transit-supportive within 400-600m. This is a great way to promote public transportation as well as reduce traffic in the downtown core. Some station are also designed in glass to enhance natural surveillance and lighting.

Designed by Stantec Architecture, the SkyTrain Stations are built with glass, steel, concrete, and engineered woods to create a modern feel. It is also comprised of some local materials such as wood.

With over 15 stations, all stations built after 1983 was built to accommodate persons with disabilities. ETS continues to improve on the station designs and consider future expansions; in 1990s, Clareview and Be lvedere Stat ions ’ p la t forms were lengthened and roofs were added.

The Shawnessy LRT Station is one of the two new stations that opened in 2004. It is also the first as well as the only LRT station that have staggered platforms in Calgary with pedestrian crossings between the platforms. It also displays a unique architectural design through the 24 thin-shelled canopies.

Portland, Oregon Calgary, Alberta Calgary Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Calgary, Alberta


London, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Manitoba, Winnipeg Montreal, Quebec Calgary, Alberta

The John Labatt Centre is a 10,000 seat multipurpose event facility located in the heart of downtown London ON. Designed at a pedest r ian sca le to enhance the streetscape, the building features ground level businesses, street plantings, and a new public square.

The podium of Maple Leaf Square in relation to the Air Canada Centre is an excellent example of a mixed used development pared with an entertainment facility. The podium houses office space, retail, day care, restaurants and a grocers.

Manitoba’s MTS Centre is a multipurpose entertainment facility that carries on the history of the once existing Eaton’s store through the red bricks used on the arena’s façade. The centre is now a significant landmark that brings attract ions to downtown Winnipeg.

With 21,273 seating capacity and four restaurants inside, Montreal’s Bell Centre is known to be the largest NHL arena in Canada. It has easy access to public transportation as well as connections to the underground city and Central Station.

Calgary’s C-Train station throughout the downtown core, are designed as on street stations. Unique and friendly station design improves the image of public transportation.

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Images of PrecedentOpen Space

Ilsan Lake Park - Ilsan Lake is an artificial water body that attracts plants, animals, and people with its clean water ecosystem. The park is easily accessible from a nearby subway station, which brings in over two million visitors a year.

Music Gardens - The garden was designed to reflect Bach’s First Suite, where the flow of the park coincides with the musical masterpiece itself to create visual interest. The park also fosters culture through the annual Summer Music in the Garden series.

The Central Valley Greenway provides a scenic route which acts as a functional connector between major nodes throughout Burnaby and into downtown Vancouver. Major transit stops such as the SkyTrain stations, as well as Burnaby Lake Park are located on the route, and allow for visibility and natural surveillance.

Presqu’ile Provincial Park - Presqu’ile’s visitors benefit from the park’s function as a migratory birde’ stop over. The park’s vast and level terrain makes it a good location for cycling while others come to admire the various natural habitats within the park.

Tahari Courtyards - Installing green cuts into suburban workspaces, the open space brings a sense of boundlessness to the workers at Tahari. Through careful attention to microclimate, the gardens invite workers to spend time and escape from the busy workplace.

Goyang, South Korea Toronto, Ontario Burnaby, British Columbia Brighton, Ontario Millburn, New Jersey


New York, New York Toronto, Ontario Cincinnati, Ohio Toronto, Ontario Washington, District of Columbia

Bryant Park - Away from the busy Central Park, Bryant Park offers locals an enclosed urban oasis. People are welcome to spend hours on end throughout the year whether it be reading a book, skating, or surfing the web; as the park now offers wireless internet

Cedarvale Park - Located in a residential neighbourhood, Cedarvale Park is nestled between day schools and caters to the local children with community gardens, open fields for flying kites and cricket, and afterschool planned activities. It is also part of a large trail system through midtown Toronto.

Cincinnati Riverfront Park - The park forms an almost 5km corridor along the Ohio River and offers a multitude of active and passive activities to serve the greater community. The park provides floor mitigation and is in close proximity to two stadiums and a transit hub.

High Park - The park is Toronto’s largest park and offers designated children’s playgrounds, sports facilities, picnic areas, hiking trails, fields, waterfront trails, and retail services along its peripheries. There is also a Volunteer Stewardship Program, where volunteers help protect the natural areas and run educational presentations for visitors.

National Mall - The large open space in the United States’ capital was designed to highlight the nation’s significant monuments. The large fields offer clear views of the landmarks, which anchor the park on either end.

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Images of PrecedentPublic Art

These individual seats are space-efficient and feature a cutting edge design. There are LED ground lights underneath each seat, providing for greater safety and visual interest at night. These seats will be used in our public squares, parks, and open spaces.

This colourful mural sits in New York City’s DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighbourhood. The design for the mural was created by 40 students aged 5-7 along with 25 other neighborhood children. They painted hundreds of colorful panels using specialized paints matched to the colors of fruits and vegetables.

The Prescott Biozone, located in the The N Prescott St Station in Portland provides an alternative approach to rainwater filtration. The stainless steel "ship's prow" gathers rainwater and funnels it to a greenspace. Three basalt basins collect water for birds and the sculpture flowers amidst a swirling pattern of grasses.

The east wall of the Tanner Springs Park is covered in an art installation composed of rail tracks recovered from the area placed vertically along the east wall. Portland Terminal Railroad donated the rails, recovered from the region.

The Mechanical Palms in Fort Lauderdale includes the design of sixteen large scale sculptural canopies made of steel framing and high–tech fabric. Lit from within, the canopies glow at night and light the path for pedestrians.

Sunderland, United Kingdom New York, New York Portland , Oregon Portland, Oregon Fort Lauderdale, Florida


Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Chicago, Illinois Sydney, Australia Seattle, Washington

BENCHmark is a unique initiative of the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) that transforms old wooden park benches into public art pieces. These artistic benches celebrate that Liberty Village’s creative present and unlimited future is rooted in its industrial past.

The FUNtain Hydraulophone is the main architectural centerpiece in front of the Ontario Science Centre. It is approximately 10 meters in diameter and 20 feet high, consisting of 24 stainless steel outdoor organ pipes and two hydraulophones (flutelike instruments you play by covering up the water holes).

Crown Fountain is an interactive public art and video sculpture in Chicago's Millennium Park. The fountain is composed of a black granite reflecting pool placed between a pair of glass brick towers. The towers are 50 feet (15.2 m) tall, and have LEDs to display digital videos on their inward faces.

“Nature Pixels” is a public art installation placed in the hear t of Sydney. The installation evokes human nature’s innate longing for a more fundamental connection to the natural world. Nature Pixels is a physical pixelization or further abstraction of one’s internal fantasy about nature.

Seattle’s jailhouse has a plaza garden of concrete and ceramic tile, offering a lively, low maintenance meeting place for all. The plaza’s surface is paved in fragments of broken tile, alternating with strips of exposed aggregate. The sculptural forms also serve as children’s play structures.

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Images of PrecedentStreets

A walkable and aesthetically improved employment area demonstrated that light industrial uses can be made into more comfortable spaces.

Three lanes wide, this street accommodates one direction of LRT in a desirable medium-to-high density area. Borden Avenue on the site is imagined. SW 6th Avenue.

Four storey mixed-use buildings frame the street. Similar built form is imagined for King Street between transit nodes. Walnut Street.

Medium density mixed-use area. A pleasant pedestrian environment is created through streetwall articulation and amenity spaces.

Recently constructed transit-oriented development demonstrates the upper-bounds of development on our site.

Vancouver, British Columbia Portland, Oregon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Washington, D.C. Bethesda, Maryland


Montreal, Quebec Sydney, Australia Melbourne, Australia Toronto, Ontario Brooklyn, New York

A one-way road with street parking and bi-directional bike lanes framed by three to four storey residential buildings. Boulevard Maisonneuve Ouest.

Residential and light industrial uses along the same street are well integrated by providing a consistently desirable pedestrian realm. Church Street.

Two narrow lanes of vehicle traffic and LRT right-of-way are accommodated in a relatively narrow space.

Three to six storey buildings tightly frame the street. Rail tracks are included in mixed traffic on the two travel lanes. King Street East.

Walk up townhouses are representative of the street environment and density desired for areas of the site. Strong rhythm is created with street trees and staircases. Park Slope Area.

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2a / Open Space Network


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St. peter's lutheran cemetary

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ROCKWAY GARDENS

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Green Network

Public Open Space

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Existing open spaces are proposed to be connected by a series of Green Network paths, which are improved on-street trails connecting open space on the north side

of the site to south side spaces. The Iron Horse Trail will be augmented to include

an improved ground plane and amenity space – further reinforcing the trail as an

important City travel corridor. Special attention will be paid to the Creek and trail.

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DISTINCT OPEN GREEN SPACES1. KNOLLWOOD PARK 2. KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM SPORTSFIELD 3. ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CEMETERY 4. KAUFMAN PARK 5. IRON HORSE TRAIL 6. ROCKWAY GARDENS 7. ROCKWAY GOLF COURSE 8. SHOEMAKER GREENWAY

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PLAN 409


KITCHENER | 36 x 36 | SITESTREETS

DISTINCT OPEN GREEN SPACES1. KNOLLWOOD PARK 2. KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM SPORTSFIELD 3. ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CEMETERY 4. KAUFMAN PARK 5. IRON HORSE TRAIL 6. ROCKWAY GARDENS 7. ROCKWAY GOLF COURSE 8. SHOEMAKER GREENWAY

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2a / Street Network


The existing street network is proposed to remain largely the same in full build-out. The addition of street grid over the former Kitchener Auditorium site reconnects

existing residential neighbourhoods to the larger area. Dead-end streets off Borden

Avenue have been reconnected to improve permeability and connectivity. King Street

is proposed to be realigned so that it become Charles Street.


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2a / Street Hierarchy



4 Lanes

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Street hierarchy based on number of travel lanes.

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2a / Built Form System



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Radiating from the core of the site, medium to high density development is planned for the King/Charles and Ottawa Street corridors. At the centre of the site is the new

OHL-sized arena and multipurpose centre. Directly across from the LRT station and

arena are high density mixed use buildings. Medium density townhouse-style

residential dwellings are proposed for the former Kitchener Auditorium site.

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2b / Built Form Diagram



Preserved

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Creek

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In order to achieve the urban form of the proposed final build-out, a significant number of existing properties will be redeveloped

through removal. A number of existing buildings, based on their

heritage value or adaptability into the proposed urban form, will

be adaptively reused, or retained in whole or part.

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2c / Active Transportation Mode Circulation



Pedestrian Path

Bike Route

Street (accessible sidewalks)- - -N

Active forms of transportation will be accommodated within the site on existing right of way space. Charles Street, the widest and

most diverse transportation corridor will accommodate bi-

directional cycle lanes and LRT. Some property expropriation may

be required in certain segments. All tertiary streets will be

designed to comfortably accommodate cyclists and pedestrians.

The Iron Horse Trail will be augmented to include an improved

ground plane and amenity space – further reinforcing the trail as

an important City travel corridor. A number of pedestrian-only

trails will be added where feasible.

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2c / Motorized Transportation Mode Circulation



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Motorized transportation – cars, buses, light rail, and trucks – are

accommodated on site on existing rights of way. No additional lanes or

right of way space will be given to vehicle traffic, except where Charles

Street meets King Street. King Street will be realigned to direct vehicle

traffic onto Charles, alleviating the majority of through traffic on King

Street.

King Street will become the main (bus) transit and pedestrian route to

downtown. Pedestrian-oriented design features will make King Street

the strongest pedestrian link. Meanwhile, Charles Street will be widened

to accommodate the existing four travels lanes, LRT right of way, bi-

directional cycle lanes, and sidewalks. Charles Street will be the major

east-west thoroughfare. Light rail vehicles are routed along Charles

Street with split-direction service along Borden and Ottawa Streets to

the rail corridor to the south of the site.

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2d / Concept Plan



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3a / Massing / LRT Stations & Arena


The LRT Stations and the new Arena will be highly integrated, with the arena design highly support of

mass pedestrian movement from inside to the

platform. Large queuing space doubles as public

space when the centre is not programmed.

(1) Onward Street looking south, (2) Charles Street

looking south at Borden, (3) Aerial view of public

squares and LRT station stops [shown as grey], (4)

Bird’s eye view of Arena and vicinity.


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3b / Massing / Schneider’s Creek


Schneider’s Creek will be maintained at current width as an urban waterway, however, will be expanded to accommodate closer pedestrian access. Mitigation measures will improve the

ecological performance of the creek, namely: decreased flow velocity to decrease downstream

erosion.

(1) the creek looking south, behind the proposed arena, and (2) the creek looking west towards the

former Schneiders factory.


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3c / Massing / The Aud Site


The adapted East Avenue façade will remain in place, while medium density residential is developed in situ. Adjacent townhouses take cues from Park Slope in Brooklyn.

(1) The Aud Site aerial overview. Former Arena building at centre, (2) The Kitchener Auditorium East Ave façade looking

east over the former site, (3) mixed-use buildings intensify Ottawa Street looking south, (4) Townhouses retain low-density

atmosphere while providing adequate density.


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(1) Bird’s eye overview of King and Ottawa Streets and surrounding area, (2) The IBI

Groups’s Station Area Plan proposed built

form on the Schneider’s site, (3) A view up

King Street looking north near Shirley Street.

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Images of Precedent - LRT Station & Arena:

1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Labatt_Centre

2 http://www.irmaeibich.com/images/12620/55-bremner-4308/Maple-Leaf-Square-Exterior-Longos-640-irma--005.jpg

3 http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110531/manitoba-moose-future-110531/

4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BellCenter2009downtown.jpg

5 http://www.downtowncalgary.com/saw/photo-gallery.html?album=0005-Calgary-Transit

6 http://www.panoramio.com/photo/243312827 http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/transit/

supportive-guideline/passenger-accommodation-service.shtml

8 http://www.topboxdesign.com/canada-line-olympic-village-skytrain-station-in-vancouver-canada/

9 h"p://www.arch.columbia.edu/imagegallary/gallery/sfmoma-‐gsapp-‐alumni-‐recep9on-‐alumni-‐images

10 http://www.citybuild.bg/uploads/images/201007/Mechanical-Palms,-Fort-Lauderdale,-FL-USA.gif

Images of Precedent - Open Space & Trails:

1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/harpo/6267957198/

2 http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6190639898_88aa7ab307.jpg

3 http://www.sasaki.com/media/portfolio/portfolio_262_image2.jpg/

4 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Day243highparkp.jpg/275px-Day243highparkp.jpg

5 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fsnEXmsh3RQ/TVgrexHuBgI/AAAAAAAABY0/czQcEeDI7A4/s1600/Mall_shot_plate.jpg

6 http://www.pps.org/general-images/slideshow?&on_which_table=public_places&on_what_id=888&title=Ilsan+Lake+Park&image_id=6498

7 http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/images/water/header-musicgarden.jpg

8 http://tourismburnaby.com/visitors/sports-recreation/biking.html

9 http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g154979-d585633-w2-Presqu_ile_Provincial_Park-Ontario.html#22207843

10 http://www.asla.org/awards/2006/06winners/263.html

Images of Precedent - Public Art:

1 http://thesceneinto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/liberty-village-6.jpg

2 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Hydraulophone_water-pipe-organ-flute_as_public_interactive_art.jpg

3 http://www.37signals.com/svn/images/chicago-fountain.jpg

4 http://www.marthaschwartz.com/images/nature_pixels_02.jpg

5 http://www.marthaschwartz.com/images/kingcounty_01.jpg 6

6 http://www.woont.com/pic/furniture/Charlie-Davidson-Studio/Streetwalk/Streetwalk-Charlie-Davidson-Studio-55155.XL.jpg

7 http://www.tattfoo.com/images/NMSpa6.jpg8 http://trimet.org/images/publicart/

prescott.jpg9 http://jrogers.smugmug.com/Out-About/

Portland/i-vXhkfhQ/0/L/DSC0354edited-1-L.jpg

10 http://www.citybuild.bg/uploads/images/201007/Mechanical-Palms,-Fort-Lauderdale,-FL-USA.gif

Images of Precedent - Streets:

5 http://www.greatrealtyusa.com/realtors/NY/Brooklyn.htm

All other images from Google Maps (Streetview).


OBoOBoSTATION AREASTATION AREA

PLAN 409 Winter 2012


COLLAB Team:

Joshua ButcherKitty (Ying Hay) ChiuTammy ChouKyle LarmourEunice LeeJacqueline Lee

Document layout prepared by:

Kyle Larmour

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http://www.irmaeibich.com/images/12620/55-bremner-4308/Maple-Leaf-Square-Exterior-Longos-640-irma--005.jpg






http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110531/manitoba-moose-future-110531/




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BellCenter2009downtown.jpg




http://www.downtowncalgary.com/saw/photo-gallery.html?album=0005-Calgary-Transit




http://www.panoramio.com/photo/24331282

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/24331282

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/transit/supportive-guideline/passenger-accommodation-service.shtml






http://www.topboxdesign.com/canada-line-olympic-village-skytrain-station-in-vancouver-canada/






http://www.arch.columbia.edu/imagegallary/gallery/sfmoma-gsapp-alumni-reception-alumni-images




http://www.citybuild.bg/uploads/images/201007/Mechanical-Palms,-Fort-Lauderdale,-FL-USA.gif




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http://www.pps.org/general-images/slideshow?&on_which_table=public_places&on_what_id=888&title=Ilsan+Lake+Park&image_id=6498








http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/images/water/header-musicgarden.jpg




http://tourismburnaby.com/visitors/sports-recreation/biking.html




http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g154979-d585633-w2-Presqu_ile_Provincial_Park-Ontario.html#22207843








http://www.asla.org/awards/2006/06winners/263.html#




http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Hydraulophone_water-pipe-organ-flute_as_public_interactive_art.jpg






http://www.37signals.com/svn/images/chicago-fountain.jpg




http://www.marthaschwartz.com/images/nature_pixels_02.jpg




http://www.marthaschwartz.com/images/kingcounty_01.jpg




http://www.woont.com/pic/furniture/Charlie-Davidson-Studio/Streetwalk/Streetwalk-Charlie-Davidson-Studio-55155.XL.jpg






http://www.tattfoo.com/images/NMSpa6.jpg

http://www.tattfoo.com/images/NMSpa6.jpg

http://trimet.org/images/publicart/prescott.jpg




http://jrogers.smugmug.com/Out-About/Portland/i-vXhkfhQ/0/L/DSC0354edited-1-L.jpg






http://www.greatrealtyusa.com/realtors/NY/Brooklyn.htm




Documents

PLAN 409 Concept Plan