Global Centre for Pluralism - National Capital Commission

Submission
Public
For:
DECISION
No.: 2014-P41e
To: Board of Directors
Date: 2014/11/19
1. TITLE
Global Centre for Pluralism Federal Land Use and Design Approval
2. PURPOSE OF THE SUBMISSION
To obtain approval from the members of the Board of Directors for the site plan and developed design of
the Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) project at the former War Museum, located at 330 Sussex Dr. The
scope of work includes rehabilitation, new construction and new landscape.
3. AUTHORITY
National Capital Act, section 12
National Capital Commission (NCC) By-laws, paragraph 3.2.19
4. RECOMMENDATION
THAT the site plan and developed design for the GCP project, located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, be
approved, conditional to:
 the decisions and recommendations of the Federal Environmental Effects Evaluation currently
underway; and
 subject to the design being further detailed and implemented by the Proponent:
a. in consultation with NCC staff;
b. observing the comments received from the Advisory Committee on Planning Design and
Realty (ACPDR) on May 1, 2014 (attached in Appendix 1);
c. integrating the recommendations received from the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Ofice
(FHBRO) on October 2, 2014;
d. to the satisfaction of the NCC Capital Planning Executive Director.
5. BACKGROUND
The proposal affects a “Classified’ heritage building, designated by the FHBRO.
This submission delivers upon the conditions of NCC Federal Land Use and Transaction Approval, 330
Sussex Dr. for the Global Centre for Pluralism Proposal and Long Term Lease, dated March 2, 2007,
which included a requirement that;
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All designs for rehabilitation, adaptive re-use and/or modifications to the building, or to the site,
shall be submitted to the NCC for prior review and, if satisfactory, approval. These will be
evaluated and approved under the requirements of the National Capital Act by means of the NCC's
review and approval process including, when considered necessary by the NCC, presentations to
the Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty (ACPDR) at both the conceptual and
developed design stages
A subsequent approval was issued in November 13, 2007; Federal Land Use and Transaction Approval for
the transfer of 330 Sussex Dr. from Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and the
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Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation to the NCC.
An urban study was carried out by KPMB Architects, Greenberg Consultants Inc. and HR&A Advisors on
behalf of the Aga Khan Foundation, entitled: From Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls: Waterfront Concept and
Economic Analysis. The ‘Outcomes of the Scoping Exercise’ were presented to the ACPDR in December
2011.
Role of the Facility
This Proposal follows an initial agreement between the Government of Canada and the GCP, acting on
behalf of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, to establish a new international institution in the national
Capital also to be called ‘The Global Centre for Pluralism’.
The mission of the GCP is to advance global understanding of pluralism as an ethic of respect that values
diversity as a public good and seeks to enable citizens to realize their full potential. To this end, through
applied research and education, dialogue and exchange, the GCP will work with partners worldwide to
generate, collate, and share knowledge and know-how about pluralism as a rich asset for progress and
development, and about the structures, mechanisms, and relationships that build and sustain pluralist
societies.
Site
The property is a 0.58 hectare (1.38 acre) site in a prominent location on the Sussex Dr. of Confederation
Boulevard, situated between the National Gallery of Canada and the Royal Mint and opposite the Chancery
of the Embassy of Kuwait.
The former Dominion Archives Building at 330 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, was built during a period which saw
Ottawa evolve from a lumber town to a self-conscious National Capital inspired by Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s
commitment “to make the City of Ottawa the centre for intellectual development in this country, and the
Washington of the North”.
It was designed by the architectural firm of Band, Burritt, Meredith and Ewart under the direction of the
chief Dominion architect, David Ewart, and built in 1904-1906 to house Canada’s public archives.
Under the administration of Prime Minister Mackenzie King, an addition was constructed in 1925 on the
south side of the original archives building based on plans prepared by C.D. Wright, Chief Architect for the
Department of Public Works. In 1967, when the public archives were relocated to a new facility on
Wellington Street, the former archives building was repurposed and adapted to serve as the home for the
Canadian War Museum. Further renovations were undertaken in the early 1980s.
In 2005, when a new facility for the Canadian War Museum was opened in LeBreton Flats, the property at
330 Sussex became vacant.
In 2007, an agreement was reached between the Government of Canada and the Aga Khan Foundation
Canada to permit the building to serve as the GCP.
Schematic Design Proposal
The prime consultant, KPMB Architects, has developed the design proposal for the adaptive re-use of the
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former Dominion Archives Building to accommodate the GCP and allied office tenants. The design
responds to the GCP’s mission, detailed program requirements, the building’s physical conditions and
deficiencies and long term sustainability objectives. The proposal accommodates the GCP’s current spatial
and functional requirements within the original 1905 building footprint. The 1925 wing is adapted for office
tenants and future planned occupancy by the GCP.
The scope of the design proposal broadly includes the following interventions:
1. Transforming the grand forecourt into a landscaped pedestrian plaza and relocating the existing
parking to the north and west edges of the site;
2. Introducing an exterior ramp to the main entrance of the original 1905 block, to provide universal
access to the GCP;
3. Adapting the existing entrance on the south elevation of the 1925 wing to serve as a separate
entrance for office tenants;
4. Introducing new elevators in the 1905 block and 1925 wing to better serve the users in locations
that complement the functional and spatial objectives;
5. Introducing new exit stairs to meet building code requirements in locations that complement the
functional and spatial objectives;
6. Reconfiguring the interior of the 1905 original block to accommodate the program requirements of
the GCP;
7. Introducing a contemporary glazed bay window element in the north elevation of the 1905 block to
provide views to the Ottawa River as part of the axial east-west main entry sequence;
8. Reconfiguring the interior of the 1925 wing to accommodate rental office space and the future
requirements of the GCP;
9. Reinforcing the building structure’s seismic resistance to 60% of the National Building Code 2010
requirements;
10. Conserving and rehabilitating the exterior masonry walls;
11. Introducing glazing within the existing freight door openings on the second and third floors of the
1925 wing installed in 1967 for the former Canadian War Museum;
12. Removing all asbestos and other designated substances from the building including asbestoscontaining plaster from walls and ceilings;
13. Replacing the existing mechanical and electrical systems;
14. Upgrading the building’s water, sewer, electrical and communications services.
Remaining elements of the detailed design will be informed by a set of guiding principles and design
objectives which have informed the project to this point and which will continue to serve as anchor
elements as the project evolves.
Guiding Principles
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Support the vision and key principles of the urban study From Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls.
Complementary integration of the contemporary program requirements and design objectives of the
GCP with the heritage character of the historic building
Accommodate GCP program in the Wing A
Maximize leasable area
Stay within construction budget
Leverage opportunities to share infrastructure between GCP and tenant space
Meet project deadline — September 2016
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Design Objectives
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Strengthen the connection between Sussex Drive and the Ottawa River
Create a presence of significance for the GCP on Sussex Drive and along the Ottawa River
Allow for flexible future growth and change
Showcase the Dialogue Centre as a signature representational space within the GCP
Provide universal accessibility
Optimize views to the River and landscaped forecourt
Accommodate both tenant spaces and key public spaces
Federal Project Coordination
The 330 Sussex site is affected by utility and access easements in favour of the Mint, PWGSC, the National
Gallery of Canada.
There is a required, more in depth coordination with PWGSC with respect to underground utility projects
that affect the eastern portion of the GCP site. This portion of the site has been identified for future
underground development by the GCP as part of the vision of the urban study From Rideau Canal to
Rideau Falls.
Two easements on the adjacent property owned by the National Gallery of Canada in favour of the NCC,
will need to be amended to allow for the implementation of the GCP Proposal. Negotiations are currently
underway.
ACPDR
An urban study, associated with the Proposal, was carried out by KPMB Architects, Greenberg Consultants
Inc. and HR&A Advisors on behalf of the Aga Khan Foundation, entitled: From Rideau Canal to Rideau
Falls: Waterfront Concept and Economic Analysis. The ‘Outcomes of the Scoping Exercise’ were
presented to the ACPDR in December 2011.
The Proposal was presented to ACPDR on February 21, and May 1, 2014, obtaining positive
recommendation for approval by the NCC.
FHBRO
The Proposal was presented to FHBRO on January 23, June 5, and October 2, 2014.
NCC Staff deem that the Proponent has met the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation
of Historic Places in Canada, and has satisfactorily addressed the FHBRO recommendations.
6. ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS AND RISK
N/A
7. STRATEGIC LINKS
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Plan for Canada’s Capital (1999) – NCC
Canada's Capital Core Area Sector Plan (2005) – NCC
National Capital View Protection (2007) – NCC
National Interest Land Mass (NILM) – The 330 Sussex site is part of the NILM and located on
Confederation Boulevard
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8. CONSULTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Zoning By-law 2014-186 was enacted by the Council of the City of Ottawa on May 14, 2014; to amend the
zoning by-law no. 2008-250 affecting the 330 Sussex site. The site is now zoned L2B[2136]. This
amendment permits the office uses and provides for a slight adjustment to the minimum parking aisle width
and loading spaces.
9. NEXT STEPS
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Tender - November/ December 2014
NCC Federal Land Use and Design Approval for the Global Centre for Pluralism – December 2014
Occupancy - September 2016
10. LIST OF APPENDICES
Excerpt of the minutes of the ACPDR meeting of May 1, 2014.
11. SUBMISSION AUTHORS
Steven Willis, Executive Director, Capital Planning
Fred Gaspar, Director, Federal Approvals and Environmental Management
Isabel Barrios, Senior Architect, Design and Land Use
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Protected A
Protégé A
Excerpt of the Minutes of the
Extrait du procès-verbal du
Advisory Committee
on Planning, Design and Realty
Comité consultatif
de l’urbanisme, du design et de l’immobilier
Meeting of May 1st and 2nd, 2014
Séance des 1er et 2 mai 2014
2014-P41e - Global Centre for Pluralism (C)
2014-P41f - Centre mondial du pluralisme (C)
Members received a presentation on the Global
Centre for Pluralism’s project. They commended
the proponents for their outstanding work, and
offered the following comments:
Les membres assistant à une présentation sur le
projet du Centre mondial du pluralisme. Ils
félicitent les proposants pour leur travail
exceptionnel, et ils offrent les commentaires
suivants :
The work accomplished by the design team to
identify the issues and clarify the priorities
should be compiled and used in coming phases
of the project. As such, and even though the
replacement of windows is not included in the
first phase of the project for financial reasons, it
should be included in a “long-term capital plan”
prepared by the Global Centre for Pluralism to
ensure commitment and funding for future
improvements.
Le travail accompli par l’équipe de design pour
identifier les difficultés et clarifier les priorités
devrait être inclus dans un document et utilisé
dans les prochaines phases du projet. À ce titre, et
même si le remplacement des fenêtres n’est pas
compris dans la première phase du projet pour
des raisons financières, il devrait faire partie d’un
« plan d’investissement à long terme » préparé
par le Centre mondial du pluralisme afin d’assurer
un engagement et un financement pour de
futures améliorations.
The universal accessibility exterior ramp should
be explored further: meeting minimum code
requirements does not ensure that the grade is
comfortable or safe for users, especially during
the winter. The 24 Sussex approach was given as
a successful example.
On devrait étudier davantage la rampe d’accès
universel extérieure : le fait de répondre aux
exigences minimum du code n’assure pas le fait
que la pente est confortable ou sûre pour les
usagers, en particulier en hiver. On cite en
exemple la démarche réussie utilisée pour le 24,
Sussex.
Temporarily surface parking proposed at the
back of the building could be located up against
the west exterior wall so that it is not visible from
inside.
Le stationnement de surface temporaire prévu à
l’arrière de l’édifice pourrait être situé contre le
mur extérieur de l’ouest afin de ne pas être visible
de l’intérieur.
An overall approach for the landscape and the
building design is recommended. Collaboration
with the neighbours is essential in order to
create an extraordinary precinct.
On recommande une démarche d’ensemble pour
l’aménagement paysager et la conception de
l’édifice. La coopération avec les voisins est
essentielle afin de créer un lieu extraordinaire.
The electrical box in front of the site should be
relocated.
On devrait déplacer le coffret électrique situé à
l’avant du site.
ACPDR 2014-05-01/02
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CCUDI 2014-05-01/02
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Protégé A
2014-P41e - Global Centre for Pluralism (C)
2014-P41f - Centre mondial du pluralisme (C)
An emblem at the front should distinguish the
three institutions – Royal Canadian Mint, Global
Centre for Pluralism, and National Gallery – from
one another.
Un emblème à l’avant devrait distinguer les trois
institutions – Monnaie royale canadienne, Centre
mondial du pluralisme, et Musée des beaux-arts –
l’une de l’autre.
The committee was prepared to recommend this
project for approval.
Le comité est prêt à recommander ce projet pour
approbation.
Committee Secretary
Secrétaire des comités
Caroline Bied
2014-05-27
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CCUDI 2014-05-01/02
Global Centre for Pluralism
Centre mondial du pluralisme
330 Sussex Drive/ 330 Promenade Sussex
KPMB Architects
NCC Board of Directors / Conseil d’administration de la CCN
19 / 11 / 2014
Agenda/ Ordre du jour
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Context/ Contexte
Proposed Design/ Design proposé
Sustainability/ Développement durable
Project Timeline/ Calendrier du projet
Context/
Contexte
Global Centre for Pluralism | Centre mondial du pluralisme
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Advancing respect for diversity as a new global ethic
and foundation for inclusive citizenship is the mission
of the Global Centre for Pluralism.
The Centre will serve the world community as a global
destination for dialogue about the benefits and
foundations of pluralism.
La mission du Centre mondial du pluralisme est de
promouvoir le respect de la diversité en tant que
nouvelle éthique mondiale et fondement de la
citoyenneté inclusive.
Le Centre sera au service de la communauté planétaire
en tant que destination internationale pour le dialogue
sur les avantages et les fondements du pluralisme.
Promenade Lady Grey Drive
Terrace Behind GCP, National Gallery and Royal Canadian Mint
Terrasse derrière le CMP, le Musée des Beaux Arts et de La Monnaie Royale canadienne
Existing Conditions
Conditions existantes
Current Site Conditions
Conditions existantes du site
Proposed Design/
Design proposé
Program Requirements/ Exigences du programme
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Dialogue Centre / Centre de dialogue: 100 people/personnes
Offices and Workstation / Bureaux et surfaces de travail : 35
Executive Board Room / Salle du conseil d’administration: 20
people/personnes
Meeting Rooms / Salles de réunion: 3 @ 6 people/personnes
26 Surface Parking Spaces / 26 espaces de stationnement
Retain existing easement rights of PWGSC (basement) and the Royal
Canadian Mint (on site)/ Conserver les servitudes existantes de TPSGC
(sous-sol) et de la Monnaie Royale canadienne (site)
Entrance Vestibule
Vestibule d’entrée
Dialogue Centre
Centre de dialogue
Building Envelope Restoration Strategies
Stratégies de restauration de l’enveloppe de bâtiment
Guiding Principles / Principes directeurs:
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Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada/ Les
Normes et lignes directrices pour la conservation des lieux patrimoniaux au Canada
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Minimal intervention approach / Concept d’intervention minimale
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FHBRO review of intervention/ Examen d’intervention du BEEÉP
Strategies / Stratégies:
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Stainless steel ties to connect inner and outer wythes / Tirants en acier inoxydable
pour connecter les parois intérieures et extérieures
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Deep repoint of exterior mortar (1905 Wing) / Rejointoiement extérieur profond
(bâtiment 1905)
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Reinforcement of parapets/ Renforcement des parapets
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Introduction of discrete flashing for better water shedding/ Introduction discrète de
solins pour protéger les murs des eaux pluviales
Seismic Assessment /
Evaluation sismique
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Structure to be upgraded to resist 60% of Seismic Load Resistance outlined in the
2010 NBC / Structure à être améliorée pour résister à une charge sismique de 60% tel
que décrit dans le CNB 2010
Sustainability/
Développement durable
General
Current Phase:
100 year commitment to the building and its
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sustainable operations
Restoration/reuse of an existing federal heritage
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facility
Complete removal of hazardous / designated
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substances
Support initiatives and collaborate with
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stakeholders to nurture a more walkable
community
Provide bicycle storage and showers to
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encourage alternative commuting options
Selection of local and sustainable materials
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Make available for reuse or salvage all existing
materials that have repurposing value
Future Phase:
Work with neighbours, the NCC and the City to
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improve connectivity to and within the Precinct,
thereby encouraging multi-modal movement
throughout the Precinct
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Decant surface parking and loading below grade
Général
Phase courante:
Engagement de 100 ans pour le bâtiment et ses
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opérations durables
Restauration/réutilisation d’un bâtiment
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patrimonial fédéral existant
L’élimination complète des substances
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désignées dangereuses
Soutenir les initiatives et collaborer avec les
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intervenants pour encourager une communauté
accessible aux pietons
Fournir un entreposage à vélos et des douches
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pour encourager des alternatives de transport
Sélection de matériaux locaux et durables
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Réutilisation ou récupération de tous les
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matériaux recyclables
Phase future:
Travailler avec les voisins, la CCN et la ville
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d’Ottawa pour améliorer la connectivité autour
et à l’intérieur de la zone, encourageant ainsi le
transport multimodal dans le secteur
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Déplacez b au sous-sol le stationnement de
surface et le quai de chargement
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Envelope
Current Phase:
Insulate exterior walls from interior
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Apply cathodic protection to steel structural
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elements to ensure longevity
Introduce discrete drip flashings
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Re-sealing caulking around existing windows
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Rehabilitation of exterior envelope in situ
Future Phase:
Replace existing windows
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Phased exterior wall repairs
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Enveloppe
Phase courante:
Isoler les murs extérieurs de l’intérieur
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Appliquer une protection cathodique à la
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structure en acier pour assurer la longévité
Installer des solins d’égouttement discrets
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Réparation du calfeutrage autour des fenêtres
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existantes
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Réhabilitation de l’enveloppe extérieure en
place
Phase future:
Remplacer les fenêtres existantes
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Réparation progressive des murs extérieurs
Mechanical & Electrical
Mechanical
Significant improvements in efficiency and
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sustainability achieved through complete
replacement of outdated systems
Connection to PWGSC central heating
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infrastructure and reduce total building heat
load with insulation
Connection to PWGSC central cooling
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infrastructure and installation of energy dense
hydronic piping to modular and smaller air
handling equipment reducing cooling load
Integration of heat recovery into ventilation
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system
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Installation of high efficiency plumbing fixtures
Electrical
Replacement all light fixtures with new high
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efficiency fixtures
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Occupancy sensors installed in all offices,
workspaces, and basement rooms
Mécanique et électricité
Mécanique
Des améliorations significatives de l’efficacité et
de la durabilité seront atteints par le
remplacement complet des systèmes désuets
Connexion au système central de chauffage de
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TPSGC et réduction de la charge thermique du
bâtiment avec isolation
Connexion au Système central d’air climatisé de
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TPSGC et installation de système hydronique et
des unités de traitement d’air et réduction de la
charge de refroidissement du bâtiment
Récupération de la chaleur intégré au système
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de ventilation
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Installation des accessoires de plomberie à
haute efficacité
Électricité
Remplacement de tous les luminaires avec des
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nouveaux luminaires à haute efficacité
Installation des détecteurs de présence dans
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tous les bureaux, espaces de travail et les salles
au sous-sol
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Site Servicing & Landscaping
Current Phase:
Removal of surface parking at the forecourt and
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creation of a landscaped public plaza with
increased pervious surface and reduction of
surface runoff
Ensure compatible species, native plantings,
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and sustainable choices for all new landscaping
Develop re-deployable and light-touch
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landscaping to improve the public realm
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Retention of existing non-indigenous trees
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Replacement of the existing combined sewage
system with separate sanitary and storm
sewage infrastructure
Future Phase:
Planning for future re-landscaping of the
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forecourt and Lady Grey Terrace
Upgrade storm-water management services
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Replacement of existing non-indigenous trees
with native species
Viabilisation et aménagement paysager
Phase courante:
Élimination du stationnement dans l`avant-cour et
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création d’une place publique paysagée avec plus
de surface perméable et réduction du
ruissellement
Assurer des espèces compatibles, plantes
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indigènes et des choix durables pour tout nouvel
aménagement paysager
Développement de l'aménagement paysager
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réutilisable et allégé pour améliorer l'espace
public
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Conservation des arbres non-indigènes existants
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Remplacement du système combiné d’égouts par
des systèmes pluviale et sanitaire séparés
Phase future:
Planification pour le réaménagement paysager de
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l’avant-cour et de la Terrasse Lady Grey
Amélioration des services de gestion des eaux
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pluviales
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Remplacement des arbres non-indigènes existants
par des espèces indigènes
Project Timeline/
Calendrier du projet
• Construction Drawings: September 2014 – January 2015
• Plans d’exécution: septembre 2014 – janvier 2015
• Tendering: December 2014 - March 2015
• Appel d’offres: décembre 2014 - mars 2015
• Construction: April 2015 – October 2016
• Construction: avril 2015 - octobre 2016
• Client Fit-out: July 2016 – December 2016
• Aménagement intérieur: juillet 2016 - décembre 2016
Questions
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Site Plan and Developed Design for the Global Centre for Pluralism project,
located on 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, be approved:
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conditional to the decisions and recommendations of the Federal Environmental
Effects Evaluation currently underway and;
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subject to the design being further detailed and implemented by the Proponent:
a. in consultation with NCC staff;
b. observing the comments received from the Advisory Committee on Planning
Design and Realty (ACPDR) on May 1, 2014;
c. integrating the recommendations received from FHBRO on October 2, 2014;
d. to the satisfaction of the NCC Executive Director Capital Planning.
RECOMMANDATION
QUE le plan d’aménagement et la conception développée pour le projet du Centre
mondial du pluralisme, situé au 330 promenade Sussex à Ottawa, SOIT APROUVÉ:
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conditionnellement aux décisions et recommandations découlant de l’évaluation
fédérale des effets environnementaux qui est en cours et;
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à condition que le plan soit détaillé et implémenté par le Promoteur:
a.
b.
c.
d.
en consultation avec le personnel de la CCN;
selon les commentaires reçus du CCUDI le 1er Mai 2014;
en intégrant les recommandations reçues du BEÉFP le 2 octobre 2014
à la satisfaction du directeur général de l’Aménagement de la capitale à la CCN.