1. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
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2. Residential Development Proposal
COSSITT HEIGHTS
Residential Development
Proposal
James Kehoe
Everett Knickle
Sean Burke
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3. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Guiding Principles
Preservation
Innovation
Variety
Connectivity
Sustainability
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4. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Preservation
Lot Design
Maintain existing land contours
Aesthetically pleasing
Lower carbon footprint
Minimize cost
Natural drainage
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5. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Preservation
Maintain existing trees and growth
Temporary displacement when possible
Replacement of growth if practical
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6. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Preservation
Adequate protection of wetlands
Dirt and silt control during construction
Deed areas to Municipal Government
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7. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Preservation
Green buffer zones
In conjunction with walking trail
Along Cossitt Lake
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8. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Preservation
Lot covenants
Maintain existing trees
Limit additional buildings
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9. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Innovation
Infrastructure - Minimize Environmental Footprint
Wood and Gravel vs. Asphalt where possible
Synthetic “Green” Reinforcement for concrete
Enviro Park
Adjacent to Cossitt Lake
Maintenance of Nature
Interactive Learning Centers
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10. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Innovation
Green Oriented Residential Units
Building materials
Energy efficiency
Insulation
Building techniques
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11. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Innovation
Green Oriented Residential Units
Heating
Solar Cells
Geothermal Heating
Pellet Furnaces
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12. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Variety
Diverse Community
equals a
Healthy Community
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13. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Variety
Considerations
Age
Income
Family Size
Recreational needs
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14. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Variety
Residential Dwellings
Apartment buildings
8 x 8 unit family oriented
2 x 16 unit seniors oriented
1 x 40 unit seniors complex with elevator service
differing ages and income
Serve both seniors and young families
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15. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Variety
Residential Dwellings
Townhouse and semi-detached units
Suitable for both young families and seniors
Single Family
Variety of designs and prices
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16. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Semi Detached Units
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17. Single Family Dwellings
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18. Single Family Dwellings
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19. Single Level Townhouses
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20. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Townhouses
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21. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Townhouses
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22. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Variety
Non-residential Considerations
Walking/Bike trails
Preserved green areas
Play areas
Recreation fields
Maintained wetlands
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23. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Connectivity
Present and Future
Minimize Congestion
Maintain serenity for all areas
Preserve the environment
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24. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Connectivity
2 Primary access points
Cossitt Heights Drive
Baille Ard Walking Trail Connection
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25. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Sustainability
Important in Today’s Market
Society is focused on this topic
Business & Government Responsibility
Perform in a sustainable manner
Design
Build
Operate
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26. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Sustainability
Housing Design
Long life building materials
ICF Construction
Heat Efficiency
Synthetic “Green” Reinforcement
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27. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Sustainability
Green Energy
Solar
Pellets
Geo thermal
Storage Heating
In Floor heating
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28. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Sustainability
Community Assets
Walking/bike trails
Natural products
Wood
Gravel
Enviro Park
Maintain natural habitat
Planned information centers
Designed with assistance from Science Department from CBU
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29. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Project Costs
$500,000
$105,000
$875,000
$14,000,000
$6,160,000
$7,360,000
$21,000,000
$1,500,000
$51,500,000
Land -
Trails -
Infrastructure -
Apartments -
Townhouses
Semi Detached -
Single Family -
Admin and Finance -
Project Total
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30. Schedule by Dwelling Type
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31. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Total Dwelling Units
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32. Financial Benefits - CBRM
Land Purchase
$500,000
Paid on signing
Walking/Bike Trails/Green Areas
$105,000 cost will be returned to the CBRM
Green buffer zone to be returned to the CBRM
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33. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Property Tax Revenue
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34. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
Local Content
Sydney Millwork
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35. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
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36. Cossitt Heights Developmnet
QUESTIONS?
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