1. Stockholm & Vancouver: Health Precedents Design
Joyce Rautenberg Health & Communities
Feb 6/12

2. Outline Learning from Precedents
The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan 1. Initiative 2. Context 3. Economic Sustainability 4. Social Sustainability 5. Environmental Sustainability 6. Health Sustainability
Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development 1. Initiative 2. Context 3. Economic Sustainability 4. Social Sustainability 5. Environmental Sustainability 6. Health Sustainability
Learning from Precedents

3. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Initiative
Plan provides framework for land use and water management in the Stockholm region
Part of the larger “Vision 2030” goal for Stockholm to be a “world-class city”
High density suggestions and focus on ecological sustainability

4. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Context
Regional plan: all neighbourhoods in Stockholm are addressed
Adopted by Council March 2010
Promote density in the city centre
Encourage connectivity including city centre, inner-city and the suburbs
The plan is regional: over ten neighbourhoods in Stockholm are addressed
It was adopted by the Stockholm City Council on March 15th,
Encourage higher density development in the city centre, inner-city neighbourhoods and inner suburbs
Improve transit and active transportation links to promote a better-connected city and a cohesive region
As well, the plan aims to “identify strategic nodes in outer suburbs” to promote connectivity into/out of the city centre (7)

5. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Economic Sustainability
Support growing population
Develop infrastructure
Promote green and efficient office development
Encourage local economy
Continue with urban renewal
As the population is growing, the plan encourages Stockholm to prepare for more job creation (especially knowledge-based and in the service sector) and office space in the city centre (15)
Work with other stakeholders (public and private) to develop water-based public transport infrastructure(15)
Promote green and energy-efficient office development
Increase “collaboration with local business associations and give special considerations around regulations for small business” to support a robust, local economy (17)
Continue with urban renewal programs in the city centre; support new public space creation, housing and commercial development (Strategy 1: Strengthen central Stockholm)

6. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Social Sustainability
Create attractive recreation spaces
Address housing concerns
Public space upgrade
Public services expansion
Multicultural Stockholm
create “attractive public spaces and better opportunities for recreation on the city’s waterfront” (15)
Housing: increase variety, alternative forms of tenure and consider plans for housing for seniors/people with disabilities
Upgrades to public spaces: add infill housing in larger retail centres to increase customer base and access to amenities (19)
Coordinate planning processes and urban development with expansions to public services (eg. schools) (19)

7. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Environmental Sustainability
Preserve water resources
Ecological infrastructure
Alternative energy models
Waste management
Stockholm Royal Seaport example
Fossil free by 2030
Hammarby sjostad already ff
Diverse meeting places that include Stockholm’s multicultural population
Pay special attention to water quality in lakes and watercourses
Protect “ecological infrastructure” such as drainage basins and waterfront/shoreline areas (21)
“Intensify collaboration on plants for new energy solutions”; look to other models for alternative energy practices (27)
Increase access to waste management services around the city and inner suburbs
Stockholm Royal Seaport should be an eco-profile area; target is to be fossil-free by 2030 (53)

8. The Walkable City: Stockholm City Plan
Health Sustainability
Public transportation
Focus on active transportation
Noise in residential areas
Air quality and climate change
Cohesive city
Long term focus on public transportation to reduce car pollution and encourage dense, walkable development
Focus planning solutions on increased “mobility for pedestrians and cyclists”; promote an active transport culture (23)
Important considerations for noise levels in residential environments; eg. housing developments around Stockholm Bromma Airport means the facility is closed at night (30)
Improve air quality for a healthier living environment
Vegetation activity in the city and effective stormwater treatment helps to mitigate effects of climate change (31)
Goal to link different parts of Stockholm ensures a “cohesive city without social or physical barriers” (43)
New development of recreation and outdoor spaces to promote physical activity

9. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Initiative
Develop a model sustainable neighbourhood
Innovative infrastructure
Strategic energy reduction
Energy-efficient buildings
Highly transit accessible

10. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Context
Guidelines for developing Southeast False Creek area
Adopted July 2005, first phase completed 2010
80 acre brownfield site; previously light industrial
South of downtown Vancouver; SEFC will become new mixed- use urban community
Official Development Plan with design and sustainability guidelines adopted July 19, 2005
80 acre brownfield site; 50 acres are owned by the City of Vancouver
Area used to be light industrial; will now be developed into a sustainable mixed-use community
The Olympic Village was developed for the 2010 Winter Olympics; 250 of the units will be used for affordable housing
Located south of downtown Vancouver - the development will also to provide office/living space outside of the city centre
Approximately 6600 residential units will be created; 20% of which will be affordable housing

11. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Economic Sustainability
Office space construction
Retail and services within the community
Encourage local economic presence
Partnership with BC Hydro
Creation of office space; offers alternative from downtown
Retail spaces will create jobs within the community
Access to a variety of amenities fosters local economic presence
Partnership with BC Hydro’s New Construction Program which ensures homes are energy-efficient before being built and offer cost effective solutions

12. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Social Sustainability
New community centre
Neighbourhood features promotes inclusiveness
Daycare and school facilities
Heritage building restoration
Spiritual centre
45000 sq ft comm ctr
250 affordable housing
Net zero bldg for seniors
Olympic Village convention area will be a community centre
Walkable neighbourhood, rooftop urban agriculture and links to transit promote community inclusiveness
Daycare facilities alleviate pressure on families or single parents
Restoration of 5 heritage buildings instill pride in the history of the neighbourhood
Other amenities include boating facility, elementary school and a spiritual centre (inclusive of all faiths)

13. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Environmental Sustainability
LEED certified buildings
Sustainable design features
Rainwater reused
Wildlife habitat re-established
Alternative modes of transportation
he community centre is certified LEED Platinum
Building design: urban agriculture, rainwater management systems and green roofs
Rainwater reused for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation
Re-establishment of wildlife habitat, private and community gardens along the shoreline
Access to bus, ferry, skytrain, streetcar (proposed future project) and car co-ops
Public space rainwater treated in stormwater wetland before released back into False Creek
According to the City of Vancouver, the sustainability measures taken in the Southeast False Creek development is projected to save up to 10.5 million kilowatt hours

14. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development
Health Sustainability
High density and walkable neighbourhoods promote physical activity
Active transportation paths also encourage exercise
Important linkages to downtown and amenities
Community gardens
High density and walkable encourage physical activity and links within the community
Promotion of active transport: seaside pedestrian bicycle route and narrow roads for car traffic will also promote exercise
Access and proximity to downtown Vancouver: important linkages to surrounding communities
Amenities are local, but health services and activities are easily accessed via public transit
Community gardens encourage eating locally and promotes a sense of participating in the neighbourhood

15. Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village Development

16. Learning from Precedents
Economic, social and environmental sustainability is also beneficial for health
Health encompasses a wide range of concepts
Density does not need to be feared
A walkable and mixed-use neighbourhood has physical and social benefits
Increasingly important to promote active transportation
Changes may take a long time to see, unless people really push for it