cow bay development lands - Prince Rupert Port Authority

PRINCE RUPERT PORT AUTHORITY
COW BAY DEVELOPMENT LANDS
MARCH 28TH, 2012
% of Completion
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guiding principles & OBJECTIVES
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
BUSINESS & COW BAY MERCHANT FEEDBACK
COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGENCIES FEEDBACK
HERITAGE FEEDBACK
FIRST NATIONS FEEDBACK
ENVIRONMENTAL FEEDBACK
RECREATION & TOURISM FEEDBACK
‘LEARNING’ FEEDBACK
CULTURAL FEEDBACK
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PUBLIC SPACES
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MIXED USE BUILDINGS
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DAY/NIGHT/YEAR ROUND ACTIVITY
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Provide a network of waterfront public spaces
Pedestrian access given priority
Well designed public realm
Traffic calming measures
Buildings engage Public Spaces
Repurpose existing buildings
Buildings that have multiple uses
Opportunities for small businesses
Encourage around the clock activities
Year round destination
Provide flexible spaces
Mixed use development
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SENSE OF PLACE
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WATERFRONT ACTIVITY
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GOOD MANAGEMENT
• Showcase Local Identity + Ecology
• Build on Existing History + Assets
• Public Art Program
• Publicly accessible waterfront
• Active use of waterfront e.g. fishing, light
industry, tourism, docks, patios etc
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Establish ‘Waterfront Improvement District’ (WID)
Forge partnerships between community groups
Creativity & Fun encourages social interaction
Create program of regular events
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
precedents
Population: 174,461 (2006)
Granville Island, Vancouver
Population: 578,041 (2006)
Gibsons, BC
Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Lunenberg, Nova Scotia
Prince Rupert, BC
Steveston (Richmond), BC
Population: 10,500 (2008)
Population: 2,317 (2006)
Population: 4,182 (2006)
Population: 12,815 (2006)
precedents
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First Impressions:
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Active mixed-use waterfront
Master-planned development compliments town
Focused node of development
Continuous water access
Compliments town centre
Waterfront trail (Cannery Museum and parks)
Authentic experience
Future expansion capability
STEVESTON, BC
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First Impressions:
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Mixed-use
Authentic experience
Multiple events and activities - weekly market
Accessible waterfront
Traffic calming
Pedestrian focus
Active waterfront
GANGES, SALT SPRING ISLAND
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First Impressions:
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Marine gateway to the Sunshine Coast
Working Harbour
Topographically challenged
Adjacent to high street
Pedestrian focus
Small design moves highly successful
Publically accessible jetty ‘destination’
Gibsons, BC
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First Impressions:
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Mixed-use
Active waterfront / harbour
Exceptional buildings
Authentic historical experience
HIghly accessible waterfront
Organised Events
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA
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First Impressions:
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Active mixed-use
Extensive waterfront access
Active waterfront
Traffic calming
Pedestrian focused public realm
Year round / around the clock activities
Parking provided throughout
GRANVILLE ISLAND, VANCOUVER
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masterplan concepts
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PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS - SUGGESTED
VEHICLE EMPHASIS - CURRENT CONDITION
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Vehicle accessible pedestrian realm
Pedestrians and Vehicles co-exist
Variety of paving textures & patterns
At grade paving
Distinctive quality & character
Encourages community & interaction
Safer traffic speeds
Facilitates street parking & deliveries
Durable long lasting materials
Appropriate to dockside character
Many successful worldwide examples
Distinctive seperation of pedestrian and vehicles
Utilitarean in character - conventional
Wide traffic lanes
Quicker traffic speeds
Requires formal pedestrian crossings
Inconsistant with pedestrian realm needs
Lacks distinct waterfront quality
TRAFFIC CALMING TECHNIQUE
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TREES
BEGINNINGS & ENDINGS
• Most effective way to enhance public realm
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APPROPRIATE SCALE
SPECIAL DETAILS
• Ensure buildings and spaces appropriately sized
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• Creates a ‘sense of place’
• Emphasis linearity and quality of streetscape
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WEATHER PROTECTION
PERMEABLE EDGES & PUBLIC SPACE
• Encourages use during all weather conditions
• Multiple access & public spaces contribute to vibrancy
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MIXED USE
INTEGRATED PARKING
• Mixed uses including residential animate area
• Parking integrated throughout
PUBLIC REALM - KEY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
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AREA CHARACTER
LANDSCAPING
PARKING
Give greater spatial identity to
streets and open spaces
New areas should include street
trees
Maximize in the area but does not
detract
THE INTENT IS TO MAINTAIN THE INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER OF THE STREET SPACES.
THE STREETS SHOULD RESTORE THEIR OPEN AND CURBLESS CHARACTER
SIDEWALKS ROADS Use of wood decking to be
expanded and where possible improve public access
to waters edge.
AREA LIGHTING
Special paving materials such
as stamped concrete or pavers
is encouraged over asphalt.
Curbs should be used only
to control vehicle movements
GRAPHICS
Provide identifying graphics to
area. Graphics and colour to identify this area as unique
Street lighting should maintain
maritime character
COW BAY DESIGN GUIDELINES - AREA CHARACTER
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BUILDING CHARACTER
FORM & SCALE
NEW STRUCTURES SHOULD HAVE A MARITIME CHARACTER INCLUDING DECKS & BOARDWALKS
CANOPIES
New buildings should be developed
with many small buildings rather than
singular large buildings
Variety of forms rather than repetitive
is preferred,
Sloping roofs preferable to flat roofs
Industrial canopies encouraged,
glass or steel
WINDOWS & DOORS
STAIRS & HANDRAILS
Small scale rather than shop front,
sliding doors to be avoided
Wood and steel is encouraged
MATERIALS
COLOUR
Continuity of wall and roof colour is
preferred if metal clad.Wood buildings should be painted rather than
natural stains. Bright colours are
preffered over browns greys and
earth tones
Shingles, Horizontal Siding and
metal cladding
LIGHTING
Incandescent industrial fixtures are
encouraged
COW BAY DESIGN GUIDELINES - BUILDING CHARACTER
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BUILDING CHARACTER - CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL VERNACULAR
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AREA CHARACTER - PUBLIC REALM
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