national executive forum on public property april 30, 2004
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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE FORUM ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY April 30, 2004
historypolitics
communitylocation
Triple Bottom Line
Sound Financial
Performance
Social & StrategicObjectives
Sustainability
- The Context
I. The Project
II. Triple Bottom Line
III. Learnings
I. The Project
II. Triple Bottom Line
III. Learnings
Bridgeland - Riverside Community
City of Calgary
The Bridges Location
The Former General Hospital
THE BRIDGES - Original Site Configuration Total Study Area: 36.8 ac (14.9 ha)
PARKING LOT LANDS
HOSPITAL LANDS
OPEN SPACES LANDS
THE BRIDGES - Present Site Configuration
Total Gross Acres 36.8Roads 11.6Open Space (PE) 11.6Net Saleable Acres 13.6
Gross to Net Efficiency Ratio 37%
Number of Sites 16
Maximum Number of Units 1,575
Market Period (3 phases) 6 years
THE BRIDGES - Project Description
I. The Project
II. Triple Bottom Line
III. Learnings
The City must balance quality design, social and strategic City objectives against a sound financial performance. It must demonstrate a commitment to the policies contained in The Bridges Concept Plan and provide the leadership to bring them to fruition through the implementation of a fiscally responsible development strategy.
Project Mission Statement:
THE BRIDGES - Concept Plan Objectives• Transit Supportive Development
• Community Integration
• Increased Density
• Optimal Open Space Distribution
• Affordable Housing
• Economically Viable & Marketable
• Commemoration of Calgary General Hospital
CONCEPT
PLAN
Triple Bottom Line
Sound Financial
Performance
Social & StrategicObjectives
Sustainability
50 Sustainable Elements in Concept Plan
Including:
• Increased density• Inner city redevelopment• Mixed use (live-work)• Pedestrian orientation• Public safety & security • Solar orientation• Stakeholder consultation • Transit friendly design• Use of existing infrastructure• Vegetation conservation• Water saving landscaping design
THE BRIDGES - Sustainable Plan
THE BRIDGES - Community Consultation
THE BRIDGES - Council Directives
District Energy
Council Directives
Decisions Required Prior to Land Disposition
Energy Efficiency
Affordable Housing
Mandated Energy Efficiencies in Buildings
• Building recycling centre• Construction waste
management• Dimmer switches• Downward lighting• Energy Star rated appliances• Faucet aerators• Green building materials• Indoor/outdoor bicycle parking
• Integrated landscape design• Low E windows• Low-flow shower heads• Motion sensors timers• Setback thermostat• Ultra-low volume toilets• Water efficient irrigation• Xeriscaping
THE BRIDGES - Council Motions
Energy Efficiency
Adds up to ~ $2,000
Motion:
Considerations:
Potential for a District Energy System
• Corporate District Energy report• Timing • Creation of utility company• Infrastructure in place• Land sales
THE BRIDGES - Council Motions
District Energy
Impact of 50 - 100 unitsLow income families with children
Motion:
Considerations:
• Appropriate location within project
• Financial impact
• Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund
Affordable Housing
THE BRIDGES - Council Motions
Phase 1:
• Included in scoring matrix for land sales• Resulted in 4 buildings with16 affordable housing units
Phase 2 & 3:
• Further review of opportunities
Affordable Housing
THE BRIDGES - Council Motions
Submission Evaluation Criteria
THE BRIDGES - Phase 1 Land Sales Process
Factor Weighting (%)
Price
Financial Capability
Purchaser Expertise & Experience
Proposed Project Description
TOTAL 100
45
20
20
15
Factor Weighting (%)
Price
Financial Capability
Purchaser Expertise & Experience
Proposed Project Description
TOTAL 100
45
20
20
15
THE BRIDGES - Integrating TBL into Land Disposition Process
Fair, Open & Transparent
Political ClimatePolitical Climate
Integrated Energy Efficiency, District Energy, and Affordable Housing
Integrated Energy Efficiency, District Energy, and Affordable Housing
Created a Foundation to Build Upon Created a Foundation to Build Upon
THE BRIDGES - The Learnings
Sound Financial
Performance
Social & StrategicObjectives
Sustainability
Learning TBL = increased value
THE END