Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project VCH Green Leaders February 19, 2015
Sustainability starts with good design. A Model for Living Well
Opportunity 3
Challenge Optimize financial proceeds and build a community that contributes positively to the urban fabric and health of Vancouver. How to do this? A Model for Living Well
Goals Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment aspires to: create a great mixed use community; leverage land value for rejuvenation of residential care facilities on and off-site; Meet municipal standards for sustainability; integrate and range of market and non-market housing, health services and residential care into a complete community; provide access to housing, health care, public services, amenities, recreational and cultural activities. A Model for Living Well
Integrated Design & Consultation A Model for Living Well
Community Advisory Group Marpole Residents AssociationFarmers on 57 th Health Arts Society Evergreen Foundation Pearson Residents Redevelopment Group VCH Aboriginal Health Strategic Initiatives Dogwood Lodge Family CouncilOakridge Langara Residents Association BC HousingUrban Aboriginal Advisory Committee Civil Rights Now Seniors Advisory Council (C0V) - Sharon Fenton Coast Mental HealthVancouver Resource Society Marpole MattersYMCA Stan Stronge Pool stakeholders Persons with Disabilities Advisory Council (CoV) – Jill Weiss A Model for Living Well
What We Heard Provide independent living choices; Make “healthy living” a priority; Provide choice in housing; Ensure flexibility in design; Ensure accessibility throughout; Ensure an integrated community; Make it green; Make vehicles low priority; Provide 24/7 support to those who need it; Keep the therapeutic pool. A Model for Living Well
Design Response A Model for Living Well
Key Elements Distributed independent living for Peoples with Disabilities; Canada Line Station; Community Health Hub – YMCA, Community Health Centre, Therapeutic Pool; 150 bed Residential Care Home (Dogwood replacement); Over 400 units of social & affordable housing; Over 4 acres of parks & open space; District energy & storm water management; Non-market housing (including workforce); Market housing. A Model for Living Well
Design Response A Model for Living Well
Affordable Housing Mix A Model for Living Well
Large Site Requirements Sustainable Site Design; Access to Nature; Sustainable Food Systems; Green Mobility; Rainwater management; Zero-Waste Planning; Affordable Housing; Low Carbon Energy Supply. A Model for Living Well
The Poster Child A Vital Partnership
Project Schedule Business Case to MoH — 2014 Land sale to Onni Group – February 2015 Rezoning & Sub-division— 2016 – 2018 Commence construction – 2017 A Vital Partnership
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