1. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

2. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Introduction Background Study Area –Building Heights –FAR –Draft ARP Introduction Background Study Area –Building Heights –FAR –Draft ARP

3. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Massing Study Process –Max FAR –Constraint »Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential) »Footprint –Assumptions »Lot shape can be managed »Aggregation will happen at some point »Parking underground (2-3 levels) »Foundation issues can be solved »Cost not an issue – land and building »Public space development resolved off site) »Phasing issues can be managed Massing Study Process –Max FAR –Constraint »Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential) »Footprint –Assumptions »Lot shape can be managed »Aggregation will happen at some point »Parking underground (2-3 levels) »Foundation issues can be solved »Cost not an issue – land and building »Public space development resolved off site) »Phasing issues can be managed

4. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Introduction Computer Model Urban form suggestive of architecture First model Current model –ARP –Preference to Tower »Podium + Tower –Area, FAR Model Real time Web accessible Introduction Computer Model Urban form suggestive of architecture First model Current model –ARP –Preference to Tower »Podium + Tower –Area, FAR Model Real time Web accessible

5. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

6. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

7. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Ultimate Purpose Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored. West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy. identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto- oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4) Ultimate Purpose Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored. West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy. identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto- oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4)

8. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Design Precedent in Calgary Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines Massing –Min and max floor plate –Heights »Max height for towers »Landmark building –FAR –Setbacks –Sun and Shade Architectural Character –“Kensington is a village” –Historic Landmarks Mix –Commercial / Retail –Residential »Affordability Design Precedent in Calgary Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines Massing –Min and max floor plate –Heights »Max height for towers »Landmark building –FAR –Setbacks –Sun and Shade Architectural Character –“Kensington is a village” –Historic Landmarks Mix –Commercial / Retail –Residential »Affordability

9. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Introduction Parking –Location –Min. footprint Streetscape –Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m –Public space plan Future Traffic –Local –Truck –Retail and commercial Introduction Parking –Location –Min. footprint Streetscape –Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m –Public space plan Future Traffic –Local –Truck –Retail and commercial

10. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Introduction Phasing 5, 10, 20 years –Parcel aggregation –Which are the first sites to be developed under the new zoning Introduction Phasing 5, 10, 20 years –Parcel aggregation –Which are the first sites to be developed under the new zoning

11. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Introduction Design Concept Design Precedent in Calgary –Massing »2 Stories »3 Stories »4 Stories »5 Stories »6-8 Stories »Towers Introduction Design Concept Design Precedent in Calgary –Massing »2 Stories »3 Stories »4 Stories »5 Stories »6-8 Stories »Towers

12. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

13. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP PhotoComputer Model

14. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station

15. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

16. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

17. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

18. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

19. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station

20. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Current

21. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Proposed Massing 166,513 m sq ( 43,221 Commercial; 123,310 Residential)

22. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D- computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D- computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Proposed Massing: Towers Above Second Story 175,944 m sq ( 45,110 Commercial, 130,834 Residential )

23. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development

24. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution

25. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development

26. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution

27. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development

28. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution

29. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development

30. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution

31. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station St John’s Site: Early Concept 36,911 m sq (13,027 Commercial, 23,885 Residential ) FAR for the Site 4.781 36,911 m sq (13,027 Commercial, 23,885 Residential ) FAR for the Site 4.781 20 Story Height Tower

32. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station St John’s Site: No Towers 37,406 m sq (15,619 Commercial, 21,787 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.85 37,406 m sq (15,619 Commercial, 21,787 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.85

33. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station St John’s Site: Towers and Street Concept 35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.53 35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.53

34. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station St John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square Concept 35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.53 35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential ) FAR for the site 4.53

35. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station Study Area To create a 3D-computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station St John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square Concept

36. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development

37. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP

38. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Model Demonstration

39. 3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP Extra Slides