Measuring Sustainability Performance of New Development. Phase 2 - sustainability performance metrics

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1 Measuring Sustainability Performance of New Development Phase 2 - sustainability performance metrics

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3 Project overview Main Deliverables Phase 1 - guideline document Phase 2 - sustainability metrics tables and dynamic tool Phase 2b communications strategy (Peel Public Health) Value Added Collaboration (3 municipalities and two agencies) Testing metrics Dynamic Tool

4 EAST GWILLIMBURY THINKING GREEN! DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TOWN OF MARKHAM GREEN PRINT CITY OF PICKERING SEATON SUSTAINABLE PLACE-MAKING GUIDELINES REGION OF PEEL HEALTH BACKGROUND STUDY AND USER GUIDE YORK REGION NEW COMMUNITIES GUIDELINES CITY OF TORONTO GREEN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

5 Peer Review Clean Air Partnership Transferability: Outline Benefits of Sustainable Guidelines Introduce the Collaborative Process of developing Sustainable Community Guidelines Phase 2 - Measuring the Sustainability Performance of New Development in Brampton, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan Implementation (static tables and dynamic tool)

6 Peer Review TRCA Technical Proficiencies: Stormwater Natural heritage system (aquatic and terrestrial) Urban forest and healthy soils Links to ecosystem services

7 Phase 2b - Communications HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT INDEX HEALTH BACKGROUND STUDY Council direction to comment on development applications. Lack of quantifiable tools in existing literature to measure health impact of built environments. The purpose of the Index is to comprehensively evaluate land development applications from a health perspective and provide health-based rationale to inform planning decisions.

8 public health + energy + climate change CHRONIC Diseases of the 21st Century: Cancer Osteoarthritis Respiratory Health Mental Health Treatment: Exercise Built environments that encourage walking / cycling / recreation at all levels Less automobile dependence Better public spaces Better air quality

9 Phase 1 Guidelines - four theme areas The sustainable development framework for the guideline and performance metrics documents was been broken down into four theme areas. The theme areas represent the major structuring elements for sustainable community development. Built Environment Mobility Natural Environment and Open Space Green Infrastructure and Building

10 Sustainability Performance Metrics phase two

11 theme areas + indicators + metrics DRAFT

12 Sustainability Performance Metrics The sustainability performance metrics have been incorporated into both a fixed document (e.g. checklist) and a dynamic, excel-based working tool. Core Themes Indicators Performance Metrics Mandatory, Minimum and Aspirational Targets Precedents Metric weight/point allocation for each of the metrics Secondary Plans/Block Plans; Draft Plans of Subdivision/ Neighbourhood Plans; Site Plans; and, Building Plan.

13 test sites + evaluation criteria Evaluating the sustainability metrics against a selected site from each municipality served as a means to test and ensure that the proposed metrics are real, impactful, clear, and measureable. CITY OF VAUGHAN Blk 61 Nashville Heights Draft Block Plan - greenfield TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Yonge and 16 th Avenue Site Plan urban node intensification CITY OF BRAMPTON Queen St East Redevelopment Draft Plan corridor infill

14 draft sustainability metrics - Vaughan DEVELOPMENT SCALE THEME AREA INDICATOR METRIC MINIMUM TARGET Secondary/Block Metrics Built Environment Public Health Proximity to school 50% of dwelling units are within 800 metres walking distance to elementary and middle schools and 50% of dwellings units are within 1600 metres to a high school 400m ASPIRATIONAL TARGET 75% of dwelling units are within 400 metres walking distance to elementary and middle schools and 75% of dwellings units are within 1000 metres to a high school

15 draft sustainability metrics Brampton DEVELOPMENT SCALE THEME AREA INDICATOR METRIC MINIMUM TARGET ASPIRATIONAL TARGET Draft/Neighbourhood Metrics Mobility Transit Supportive Distance to transit 50% of residents/employment is within 800m walking distance to existing or planned commuter rail, light rail or subway with frequent stops or 50% of residents/employment is within 400m walking distance to 1 or more bus stops with frequent service. 75% of residents/employment is within 400m walking distance to existing or planned commuter rail, light rail or subway with frequent stops or 75% of residents/employment is within 200m walking distance to 1 or more bus stops with frequent service. 400m

16 draft sustainability metrics Richmond Hill DEVELOPMENT SCALE THEME AREA INDICATOR METRIC MINIMUM TARGET Site Metrics Mobility Site Permeability Connectivity Connect buildings on the site to off-site pedestrian paths, surface transit stops, parking areas (car and bike) or other destinations (schools) Where a transit stop is located within a walking distance of the project site boundary, the building main entrance should have a direct pedestrian linkage to that transit stop ASPIRATIONAL TARGET Provide amenities and street furniture (benches, additional bike parking, landscaping) along connections provided on the site and between the site and adjacent destinations

17 Dynamic Tool SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE METRICS GENERAL INFORMATION Input By Developer A RESULTS User Private OVERALL 0 Municipality Richmond Hill BUILT ENVIRONMENT 0 Type of Development Site Greenfield Redevelopment MOBILITY 0 Plan Type Neighborhood Plan NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE 0 Ratio and Type of Development Properties Single Family Home 50% INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDINGS 0 Multi-Family Buildings (>3 Floors) 25% Commercial/Retail/Institutional 25%

18 Implementation Phase 2 Outcomes - Sustainability Guidelines and Performance Metrics; - Submission Requirements; - Incentive Framework Implementation Protocol/Business Plans Update Design Standards (e.g. engineering); Update Bylaws (e.g. Site Plan Control) Update Development Review Process Pre-application Consultation requirements? Submittal templates? Develop Municipal Incentive Program

19 Next Steps Prioritize Sustainability Metrics and Point Scoring Communication to Decision Makers Phase 2b (March 2013) Draft Comprehensive Report to Councils (April 2013) Council Approval (June 2013) Implementation