Workshop #3 Sustainability

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1 Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Workshop #3 Sustainability May 18, 2010 Prepared for: City of Pickering Prepared by: The Planning Partnership & Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc.

2 Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Study Purpose of Study: To incorporate policies into the City of Pickering Official Plan to guide planning for Seaton To create Neighbourhood Plans for each Neighbourhood in Seaton

3 Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Study Workplan: Module 1 Background Studies (including review of Sustainability Actions) Modules 2 & 3 Neighbourhood Plans & Conformity Amendments (including mandatory Sustainability Actions) Module 4 Development Guidelines (including Sustainability Guidelines) Module 5 Approval

4 Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Study The Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP) requires preparation of detailed Neighbourhood Plans To be implemented by amendment to Pickering Official Plan CPDP requires Neighbourhood Plans to integrate sustainable community principles Sustainability Actions and Performance Measures to be incorporated into Neighbourhood Plans Neighbourhood Plans are to conform with CPDP

5 Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP)

6 CPDP 8 Goals Natural Heritage Protection, maintenance and enhancement of features and functions To be integrated into the community Cultural Heritage Integration of heritage resources into community fabric Agriculture Preserving the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Social, Institutional, Open Space / Recreational Facilities Providing appropriate distribution of facilities to serve residents Integration and connection of neighbourhoods, mixed use corridors and employment areas

7 CPDP 8 Goals Transportation and Transit Providing choice in transportation mode Community designed to support transit Servicing Efficient use of infrastructure and minimizing life cycle costs Employment Sufficient high quality employment lands (1 job per 2 residents) Housing and Mixed Use Provision of a range of housing types and densities to accommodate an eventual population of up to 70,000 people

8 CPDP: Implementation Process for the Urban Community Section Sustainable Community Principles: a) Fostering a healthy natural environment; b) Encouraging a healthy built environment; c) Ensuring economic health; d) Creating opportunities for education and public awareness; e) Fostering social and cultural well being; and, f) Providing appropriate measures for monitoring and measuring success.

9 CPDP: Implementation Process for the Urban Community Section Sustainable Performance Measures: 1. Energy conservation; 2. Building and community design; 3. Cultural heritage conservation 4. Accessibility for the disabled; 5. Air quality; 6. Human health promotion; and, 7. Environmental net gain.

10 The Need For Sustainability Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Gro Bruntland, 1989 World Commission on Environment and Development

11 Converging Issues Rising Costs of Energy Days of cheap oil and gas over Aging Population In 20 years, 1 in 4 Canadians will be 65+ Climate Change CO 2 levels are the highest in 500,000 years and growing Public health

12 Public Health Diseases of the 21 st century (diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, emphysema, asthma) have doubled or tripled in the last 20 years Treatment diet and education, lifestyle choices, increase exercise opportunities, promote alternatives to high automobile dependence. Direct relation between public health issues & the built environment.

13 Public Health Issues & The Built Environment The costs of many diseases have been clearly linked to our built environment. The doubling and tripling every 20 years of health care costs is not sustainable, healthcare is already struggling. Climate change is just starting as greenhouse gasses spike upward. Planning Act, Section 41 for sustainable design building exteriors and streetscapes might earn credits out of 110 in LEED ND evaluation. Needs minimum of 44 just to qualify.

14 Key Elements of Good Urban Design Compact urban form that builds upon existing urban areas and decreases regional sprawl. Reinvest in urban areas to support the economic well being of an entire region. Build mixed income walkable neighbourhoods in both greenfield and infill locations. Create visible and accessible range of open space opportunities. Diversity of housing mix with transportation options. Use infrastructure investments wisely and set performance criteria for allocation of government funds.

15 Key Elements of Sustainable Design Energy On site renewable energy sources Reduced demand Reduction of petroleum based fuels Solar orientation Heat island reduction Local food production Water Enhanced stormwater management Waste water management Water efficient landscaping Infrastructure energy efficiency Waste Waste management reduction Recycle content Existing building reuse Air Quality Reduced greenhouse gases Reduced automobile use Improved public transit Housing job and proximity Green Infrastructure Technology Certified green building Building energy efficiency Building water efficiency District heating and cooling Infrastructure energy efficiency

16 Examples of Built Sustainable Communities 1. BedZED, Sutton, England Brownfield site 1.7ha and 82 dwellings; zero net carbon emissions through the use of alternative energies; CHP (combined heat and power), photovoltaic panels, and wind driven ventilation system. 2. DOCKSIDE GREEN, Victoria, BC 1.3 million square foot mixed use sustainable community 6.0ha (15 acre) former industrial residential, office, commercial & light industrial uses goal is to achieve LEED Platinum certification for all 26 buildings 3. CURRIE BARRACKS, Calgary, AB 81ha (200 ac) site; first project in Canada to earn gold certification for LEED ND Walkable streets, mixed use, 8ha of open space

17 Sustainable Design Elements for Seaton Key Sustainable Goals: 1. Walkable Streets 2. Compact & Diverse Development 3. Mixed Use Neighbourhood Centres 4. Housing and Job Proximity 5. Reduced Automobile Dependence 6. Mixed Income/Diverse Communities 7. Certified Green Building Program 8. Renewable Energy Program & Energy Efficiency 9. Waste Water Management & Conservation 10. Storm Water Management 11. Accessibility & Universal Design 12. Heritage Resource Preservation 13. Innovation Incentives

18 Compact & Diverse Development Actions: 1. Land use mix & distribution Provide a variety of and ensure proximity between different land uses; 2. Built form mix and distribution Provide a mix of building types; Proximity between services, transit, and jobs. 3. Density/Floor Space Index (FSI) Strategically locate and establish max/min densities.

19 Walkable Streets Actions: 1. Pedestrian connections Provide continuous sidewalks and desirable streetscapes; Proximity between services, transit, and jobs. 2. Built form along street frontage Ensure retail/service building entrances are located at grade level; Locate parking to the rear; Ensure prominence of front building elevations in relation to garage placement. 3. Pedestrian comfort All weather provisions (ie. canopies) Plant street trees and provide street furniture Generous sidewalk widths

20 Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Actions: 1. On site renewable energy production Conservation; Consider alternative energy sources such as solar, geo exchange, and district energy. 2. Solar orientation Maximize street/block/building alignment ; Photovoltaic and thermal. 3. Heat island reduction Provide generous streetscape planting; Encourage reflective or green roofs.

21 Water Conservation & Wastewater Management Actions: 1. Stormwater management Encourage ground water recharge; Rain water harvesting; Naturalized/integrated pond and open space system. 2. Encourage water reuse Track waste water diversion and reuse percentages; Consider on site treatment facilities. 3. Water efficient landscaping Provide outdoor landscape irrigation/rain capture; Reduce potable water use; Use water efficient landscaping materials.

22 Green Building Actions: 1. Building practices Set standards for new buildings and retrofits; Define public and private mandates. 2. Certified rating programs Energy Star LEED NC, LEED C & S, LEED H 3. Define incentive programs

23 Sustainable Delivery Programs Public Implementation Mandatory/Incentive/Voluntary Provincial Policy CPDP Mandatory Regional Policy Regional Official Plan Mandatory City of Pickering City Official Plan Mandatory Draft Sustainable Design Guidelines Mandatory/Incentive Private Builders/Developers Participate in community planning process Draft Plan of Subdivision Input to the design of draft plan of subdivision includes: City policy, standards, guidelines Negotiations with utility companies/ (ie. power, water, waste) & City as partners Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Mandatory/Incentive Incentive/Voluntary Building Programs 3 rd party rating system Incentive Energy Star Incentive/Voluntary LEED H/LEED NC Incentive/Voluntary

24 Table Group Discussion

25 Table Group Discussion #1 What are you doing now to live sustainably, and what would you change?

26 Table Group Discussion #2 What are the important considerations (any and all) regarding sustainability for neighbourhood planning in Seaton?

27 Table Group Discussion #3 Based on your answer in Question 2, what do you think are the top 4 6 sustainable priorities that should be applied in Seaton?

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