Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation PUBLIC CONSULTATION WORKSHOP June 2012 UPLANDS WALK SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DESIGNING FOR SAFETY and SECURITY
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation Karyn French, Executive Director UPLANDS WALK SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Brenda McBain, Facilitator Paul Hammond, Architect
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation SITE 6025 Uplands Drive
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation SITE 6025 Uplands Drive
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation ISSUES AFFECTING DESIGN DECISIONS: Site Analysis Site Access CEPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Building Program Community Input SAFETY and SECURITY
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation SITE ANALYSIS ZONING REGULATIONS: CS1 – Community Service Personal Care / Supportive Housing Set Backs: Front Yard 6m (19’-8”) Side Yard 4m (13’-2”) Rear Yard 7.5m (24’-7”)
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation SITE ANALYSIS ZONING REGULATIONS: Existing Site Area: 2310 m2 = 24, 865 s.f. Allowable Density: 1.25 % = 31,080 s.f. 4 7,770 s.f. each Maximum Lot Coverage: 40% = 9,945 s.f. (ground fl.) 3 9,945 s.f. each Proposed Building Area: +/- 24,800 s.f. = 1.00 Density
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation ZONING REGULATIONS: Maximum Building Height: 14m = 45’-11” = 4 Floors Parking Requirements: 1 stall / 5 sleeping units = 7 stalls…….accommodate staff, clinic & visitors Landscaping Requirements: Front Yard – Level 1 Side Yard – Level 2 SITE ANALYSIS
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation EXISTING CONDITIONS: Grades – 2m variance across site Preservation of Trees Sun Orientation Existing Buildings Building Massing Winter Winds SITE ANALYSIS
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Outdoor Courtyard (South facing) Vehicular Entrance Parking Pathways Fire Hall Access Road Pedestrian & Bicycle Privacy SITE ACCESS
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Visibility Through Site Windows onto street Site Lighting Pedestrian access Transparent Entry Vestibule Landscaping C.P.T.E.D ( Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design )
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 28 – 35 Units Combination of Studio and one- bedroom apartments, w’ kichens: Studio – 380 s.f. One-Bedroom – 560 s.f. Administrative Offices / Facilities Common lounge / dining South Facing Exterior Courtyard Community Garden BUILDING PROGRAM
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation SITE STRATEGIES: Maximize Tree Buffer Zone (North) Maximize South Facing Courtyard Community Garden (South) Negotiate with Fire Hall – Shared Access Driveway / Parking Angle Building Towards South Side Orient windows to street BUILDING PROGRAM
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation Staffing Program Tenant Selection BUILDING PROGRAM Karyn French, Executive Director
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation NEIGHBOURHOOD QUALITIES Q. What features of the site currently enhance or detract from a sense of safety? Q. What qualities of the neighbourhood contribute to a sense of safety and security? Brenda McBain, Facilitator
Uplands Walk Supportive Housing Community Consultation DESIGN PROCESS Q.How will your input be used? Q.When will the design be completed? Q.How do you want to hear back from the design team? THANK YOU ! Brenda McBain, Facilitator