Planning for Growth and Change. Elective Course March 7 th 2015

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1 Planning for Growth and Change Elective Course March 7 th 2015

2 Planning for Growth & Change Darren Todd - City Wide Policy & Integration Liliana Vargas - Transportation Planning

3 Presentation Objectives We need to chart a new direction for how the city grows We are at a Crossroads The path we choose will determine our success as a city, our quality of life

4 Presentation Objectives Why do we have an MDP & CTP? What are the policies & direction of these Plans? How are these Plans being implemented at the community level? How can citizens get involved?

5 The Municipal Development Plan Presentation - Darren Todd

6 Municipal Development Plan Approved 2010 Sets high level policies & vision for City development/growth Sustainability Targets 14 Core Indicators 60 year timeline Monitoring & reporting Minor review 4 years Major review 10 years

7 Municipal Development Plan (MGA)

8 Municipal Development Plan Plan Municipal Government Act

9 MDP Vision Where did we get the vision to create the MDP and CTP?

10 Imagine Calgary 18,000 Calgarians engaged Created a 100 year vision for Calgary Created a plan for a sustainable City Provided a mandate from the community level

11 Plan It Calgary Integrated land use and mobility plan 1.3 million additional people Define a form and function for city: Social, Environmental & Economic sustainability Financial sustainability of The City Provide long-term policy framework to guide growth and change

12 Evolution What will the future look like?

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17 1990

18 2014 Now add another 1.3 million people

19 Changing Expectations Changing expectations for how we look at and plan for growth in our city growing Smarter growing Sustainably Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework: Social Environmental Economic

20 The Future What will the future look like? Emerging challenges: Demographic shifts Environmental stewardship Housing affordability & choice Rising energy costs Sustainable City finances

21 The Case for Change Figure 1. The progression of Calgary s built form (red) from 1951 to The jurisdictional boundary of each year is light grey while the current boundary is dark grey. 1951: 15.6 sq. mi. (40 sq km) 1991: 106 sq. mi. (316 sq. km) 1971: 65.4 sq. mi. (163 sq km) 2005: 182 sq. mi. (471 sq. km) If we keep following business as usual: By sq. mi. (1,000 sq. km)

22 The Case for Change

23 The Case for Change NOW IT IS OVER 1,100,000

24 The Case for Change We have 80% more developed land area than we did in 1980 July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

25 The Case for Change that s about 21,000 hectares of greenfield land developed since 1980

26 Demographic Shifts Calgary s population is changing: Ageing of baby boomers 1,333% increase in people age 85+ over next 60 years Less growth in younger generations (workforce) Growth reliant on international immigration in 20 years Means changes in the way we live and travel

27 Aging in Place Preference to remain in same residence or neighbourhood Current housing stock may not meet changing needs Few housing alternatives may be available in the neighbourhood

28 The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city Population Growth 2012, 2013 & 2014 City grew by 40,000 people/year Historical average 20,000 to 25,000 per year High growth years stress City s finances The City pays up front costs for major utility & transportation infrastructure in new communities The City recovers some costs over a long timeframe as community builds out; has debt payments

29 The The Case Case for for Change Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city Fiscal Sustainability of the city July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

30 The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city City Finances Canadian cities lack taxing powers Report: Each newcomer to Calgary costs The City $17,000 more than they contribute Infrastructure costs, operations & maintenance Amenities & Services: Fire/police stations, Libraries, Recreation Centres Suburban growth is subsidized by ALL taxpayers July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

31 The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city Which pays more property taxes?

32 7 Goals of the MDP Prosperous economy Compact city Great communities Good urban design Connecting the city Greening the city Managing growth and change

33 Sustainability

34 Balancing Growth SUSTAINABLE GROWTH STRATEGY that balances growth between established and new communities Lower City Costs: Existing infrastructure, amenities & services July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

35 Balancing Growth 33% OF FUTURE GROWTH WITHIN DEVELOPED AREAS OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

36 Balancing Growth 50% OF FUTURE GROWTH WITHIN DEVELOPED AREAS OVER THE NEXT 60 YEARS July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

37 Foundation for Community Planning Typologies - Nodes & Corridors Local Area Plans (ARP, ASP) Sets population and job thresholds - Intensity

38 Strategic Densification C o nc entra ting m o re gro wth a nd inv estm ent prio rities in:

39 Strategic Densification

40 Big Moves

41 A new shape for the city: CTP Integrate Land Use with primary Transit network Intensify at key Transit Network locations

42 Mobility Options = $ July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

43 Development Quality

44 Walkable & Mixed Use Not just density but vibrancy July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

45 Walkable & Mixed Use

46 Walkable & Mixed Use July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador

47 Streets

48 MDP Implementation Putting the plans into action Vision Municipal Development Plan Regional Context Study Area Redevelopment Plans Area Structure Plans Local Area Plans Implementation Land Use Amendments/Outline Plans Subdivision Development Permit New & Established Community Planning

49 MDP Implementation Plans and Processes: Redevelopment Local Area Plans to define strategies Public reinvestment transit, utilities Urban design context, sensitive integration, built form, public realm Early and meaningful involvement of the local community

50 Marda Loop Plan Area Land Use Areas Building Heights 3-D Modelling

51 50 Ave SW Concept Plan

52 MDP Implementation Plans and processes: New Greenfield Build upon recent successes Complete communities: Density, mix of uses, employment Deliver city services when needed Opportunities for innovation: Low Impact Development Complete streets, connectivity Green building and site design

53 New Communities Area Structure Plan (ASP) Concept Plan

54 New Communities Outline Plan & Land Use

55 New Communities

56 Current Projects Build Calgary : Financial Sustainability Planning for change in developed communities Area Redevelopment Plans & Main Streets Project Transit Oriented Development (TOD) program Realigning processes Jobs &housing distributions/modeling Demographic analysis seniors housing needs Building new tools Sustainable Development Task Force Urban Design policy/form Based Code Transforming Planning: New Planning System

57 Build Calgary Emerging Challenges Current approach to city-building is not sustainable City budgets do not accommodate current population increases Infrastructure solutions need to be responsive to growth and economic uncertainties Lack of reliable and predictable funding from third parties Existing system makes it difficult to build complete communities

58 Build Calgary The Opportunity Corporate approach to strategic planning & investment Integrate master plans with a growth management philosophy Align capital investment with strategic infrastructure requirements Build trust with all partners and together address future growth

59 Main Streets Project Learning & Understanding History, character, local features Analysis & Evaluation Planning options for growth/development Implementation Plan Strategic direction Aligning processes Resourcing

60 Implementation Tools Form Based Code

61 Implementation Tools Commercial Design Guidelines

62 Transforming Planning- A New Planning System Collaborative Alignment Learning Strategic Efficient Outcomes

63 Community Involvement Citizens as Stakeholders Have an open mind Prepare- do some homework Understand basics of City policies & processes Ask questions of City staff Realize staff s job is to enforce Council set policies Explain your position & rationale clearly Focus your position & rationale on Planning issues

64 Thank-you Questions Discussion To stay informed, please check our website: or

65 The Calgary Transportation Plan Presentation Liliana Vargas

66 CTP Overview The Calgary Transportation Plan aims to make it easier to travel around the city on foot, by bicycle, on the bus or by car, as our population grows. Key Points: Long-range plan CTP aims to maintain automobile, commercial goods and emergency vehicle mobility in Calgary while placing increased emphasis on sustainable modes of transportation More choices for getting around Calgary with comfortable, safe, walkable streets designed for all users Strategic investment in transportation infrastructure to achieve goals and policies of CTP (Part 2)

67 Emerging Growth Pressures Calgary has the largest per capita footprint in Canada energy consumption makes up 56% of Calgary s footprint.

68 Global Energy Demand Rates of supply growth out to 2050 could boost energy production by 50% Includes 20% savings from energy efficiencies Still leaves a gap of around 400 EJ/a the size of the whole energy industry in Shell February 2011

69 Staying competitive To the extent that western Canadians get this [density supported by public transit] right we will be ahead of our international competitors; to the extent that we get it wrong, we will fall behind in the race to sustain economic prosperity and the quality of life to which it contributes. Canada West Foundation March 10, 2009

70 Capital Cost Comparison NOTE: All forms of growth still incur new costs 33% less

71 Annual Operating Cost Comparison 14% less

72 CTP Overview Layout of the CTP Part 1 Contributing to the Plan It Calgary Vision Part 2 Implementation through strategic investment Part 3 Transportation policies Part 4 Monitoring and reporting, Appendices and Maps

73 Plan Overview Part 1 Contributing to the Plan It Calgary Vision Key Ideas: State the purpose of the plan Establish the link of the CTP to the MDP, and the Sustainability Principles and Key Directions for Land Use Mobility Establish seven transportation goals

74 Plan Overview Transportation Goals Transportation Goal # 1 Align Transportation planning and infrastructure investment with city and regional land use directions and implementation strategies. Transportation Goal # 2 Promote safety for all transportation system users. Transportation Goal # 3 Provide affordable mobility and universal access for all. Transportation Goal # 4 Enable public transit, walking and cycling as the preferred mobility choices for more people.

75 Plan Overview Transportation Goals Transportation Goal # 5 Promote economic development by ensuring the efficient movement of workers and goods. Transportation Goal # 6 Advance environmental sustainability. Transportation Goal # 7 Ensure transportation infrastructure is well-managed.

76 Plan Overview Connection to MDP Section 2.5 Connecting the City Main link to CTP Describes key components of the CTP in MDP Typologies Maps Developed with MDP and CTP in mind to link land use, transportation Primary Transit and Road and Street Networks included as part of the MDP

77 Plan Overview Connection to MDP Urban Structure (MDP Map 1) Strategically links land use and transportation to maximize efficiency of the system Concentrate on providing a high quality, variety of choices in strategic areas, while maintaining basic mobility in remainder of city

78 Plan Overview Part 2 Implementation Through Strategic Investment Key Ideas: Prioritize investment in the Primary Transit network Coordinate investment with MDP Framework for Growth & Change, and CTP Transportation Goals Include ongoing operation and maintenance costs as part of decision making

79 Investment Policies (Section 2) Linked to MDP Part 5 Framework for Growth and Change Key policy direction: Highest Priority: Primary Transit and activity centres / corridors Increase reliability and safety for goods movement Increase capacity of existing infrastructure before building new Account for operating & maintenance costs Pursue new funding sources

80 Mobility Hubs and Transit Corridors 40-45% Goods Movement and Traffic Growth 25-30% Transportation Network Optimization 5-10% Lifecycle and Asset Management 25-30%

81 Transportation Policies Overview 3.1 Transportation Choice Key Ideas: More walking/cycling in Activity Centres and Corridors Sustainable modes emphasized where they can provide convenient travel Emphasis is on mitigating congestion, where walking, cycling and transit are not convenient and reliable Focus on improving mobility for goods and emergency services

82 Transportation Policies Overview Transportation Sustainability Triangle Key Characteristics: About Personal Travel Options Guides the transportation policies of the CTP and MDP Use in conjunction with the MDP typologies and CTP road and street palette Not to be used in isolation part of overall decision-making process

83 Transportation Policies Overview Mode Split Targets

84 Transportation Policies Overview 3.2 Walking and Cycling Objective: To make walking and cycling more attractive and convenient through the provision of additional or enhanced infrastructure, and through land use planning that brings homes, jobs, services and amenities closer together.

85 Transportation Policies Overview 3.2 Walking and Cycling Key Requirements Walking Direct and convenient connections to destinations Sufficient unobstructed space to walk comfortably Well-maintained routes with character that feel safe and secure Adequate separation from traffic Round-the-clock pedestrian activity

86 Transportation Policies Overview 3.2 Walking and Cycling Key Requirements Cycling Smooth travelling surfaces free of obstacles Well-maintained, clear routes Connected and continuous routes that give cyclists the ability to maintain speed Bicycle parking and amenities at destinations Routes with character that offer safety and a feeling of security Education and enforcement for all transportation system users

87 Transportation Policies Overview 3.2 Walking and Cycling Primary Cycling Network Identifies key cycling routes On-street Pathways Emphasis on commuter cycling versus recreational cycling

88 Transportation Policies Overview 3.3 Transit Key Ideas: Faster, more frequent, comfortable, reliable, convenient, safe transit service will make transit a more appealing mobility option Primary Transit Network will make transit appealing by connecting major travel destinations more directly, making those connections faster and more reliable Regional transit an important consideration

89 Transportation Policies Overview The Four Steps to Great Transit Connect more places more directly Make those connections faster Make those connections more frequent Integrate transit with civic life 89

90 Transportation Policies Overview Primary Transit Service 10 minute frequency or better, all day, every day Connects to Centre City and cross-town Links Major and Community Activity Centres Serves Urban and Neighbourhood Corridors Base Transit Service Comprehensive community coverage; 95% of developed community within fiveminute walk. 90

91 Regional Transit Developed in partnership with Calgary Region Long-term vision for Regional connections and intermodal centres 91 91

92 Transportation Policies Overview 3.4 Goods Movement Key Ideas: Primary Goods Movement Network will facilitate the movement of goods and services in Calgary Goods movement modes are important for a vibrant economy

93 Transportation Policies Overview 3.5 High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Key Ideas: Future HOV Network will connect major destinations Aligns with Primary Transit Network; considers land use and context For vehicles with two or more occupants, transit and bicycles

94 Transportation Policies Overview 3.6 Quality of Service Key Ideas: evaluate overall quality of service for all modes of transportation, rather than just peak-hour traffic congestion entire day rather than just peak times quantitative and qualitative measures of efficiency and reliability variety of tools and techniques to improve traffic flow

95 Transportation Policies Overview 3.7 Complete Streets Key Ideas: Travel choices for people who want to walk, cycle or take transit. Priority level in Road and Street Palette. Design should fit with community context. Complete Streets Guide 2014

96 Transportation Policies Overview

97 Transportation Policies Overview

98 Transportation Policies Overview

99 Transportation Policies Overview 3.8 Local Transportation Connectivity Key Ideas: Easier to walk, cycle, drive and take transit on more direct routes Quantitatively assess how connected communities are Ensure multiple access points to reduce congestion and provide emergency access

100 Transportation Policies Overview 3.9 Parking Objective: Manage parking in Centre City, Activity Centres, Corridors and TODs to support an affordable and diverse housing mix, promote development, consider business vitality, increase densities, encourage using all modes of transportation, improve air quality and reduce the environmental footprint of the city.

101 Transportation Policies Overview 3.10 Transportation Safety Key Ideas: Transportation network must be safe and feel safe for all users. Risk management is a critical part of all transportation decisions.

102 Transportation Policies Overview 3.11 Universal Access Objective: Ensure access and freedom of mobility for all Calgarians, providing all citizens with the opportunity to travel and participate in public life. Key Ideas: An accessible transportation system that incorporates walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, private vehicle use and other options offers all citizens the opportunity to participate in the economic and social activities of the city. The Primary Transit Network, including all vehicles and supporting infrastructure, should be designed and built to accommodate the needs of all citizens.

103 Transportation Policies Overview 3.12 Environment & Transportation Objective: Protect air, land, water and biodiversity in the planning, design, operation and maintenance of all transportation infrastructure.

104 Transportation Policies Overview 3.13 Infrastructure Management Objective: Use best infrastructure management practices to keep Calgary s transportation infrastructure safe and reliable, and minimize future expenditures by optimizing the life-cycle of existing and future facilities. Key Ideas: Additional priority will now also need to be given to the management of walking, cycling and transit infrastructure. This includes all work associated with operating and maintaining the infrastructure in a reasonable condition so that it is able to deliver its intended duration and level of service to The City and to Calgarians.

105 Transportation Policies Overview Part 4 Monitoring and Reporting Shares core indicators with MDP Regular reporting as part of 4-year business cycles Used to inform on plan progress and guide infrastructure investment

106 Transportation Policies Overview How are we doing? Overall performance positive Early days (for 60 year plan) Three areas to focus attention going forward where progress is negative

107 Questions? CTP Website: Contact: