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Munici pal distric t of rocky view | 03/09/2008

DRAFT


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4. Reduction o carbon oot print

The challenge to reduce the carbon ootprint o the proposed development w

achieved through a series o design eatures, construction techniques and th

mentation o a legal structure providing a ramework or uture residents. Th

mitment will not only be at the initial stage but will be continuous and will ev

with the integration o new environmental techniques.

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Achieving balance between respect o the environment and provision o creative resi-

dential development can be achieved with a wide range o strategies. We believe that

developing a strong vision will not only guide design but also uture use o the site.

The commitment to environmental stewardship does not stop with the initial devel-

opment. Future residents are key in the implementation and the vision.

Panorama Green estate will be designed and developed on the ollowing our prin-

ciples.

1. Sensitive to the environmental eatures

2. Respectul to the existing community or local residents

3. Creation o community identity

4. Reduction o Carbon oot print


The design will have at its core principal, the conservations o the natural eatures

o the site. The site is characterized by a natural creek bisecting the section rom

East to West. The design will not only protect and enhance the creek bed but also will

reduce its ootprint in a density neutral manner where the total density will be main-

tained on a smaller ootprint.

2. Respectul to the existing community or local residents

Each individuals unique contribution supports the best outcome. Local value

knowledge, where integrated into the design and planning process, produce

and healthy communities. Collaboration, transparency and respect will be dic

our public process. We see it as our responsibility to share knowledge and in

to generate a local design solution.


The commitment to developed community identity is crucial in the success o

sign and development. Our design will promote community development. T

o the development will continue through the implementation o bylaws wh

ensure the commitment o uture resident.


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Site Photo

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GRAVELLED ROAD WITH SUBJECT SITE ON THE RIGHT

CREEK BISECTING THE SITE


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Every new development should be based on a thorough site analysis to outlining thespecial eatures o the property. The review carried out or the property provided the

rst set o site characteristics important to integrate or protect through the design o

the site. The site eatures are illustrated on the map placed on the opposite page.

The most important natural eature o the site consist o a creek bisecting the site

east to west. The creek ows toward the east and continues through the surround-

ing properties. It is also important to notice that a pond is located directly west o the

Range Road and orms part o the residential development called DeWitts Pond. The

protection o the creek and o the water ows will be crucial in the design o the site.

A proper setback will be required rom the creek bed and stormwater will need to be

collected, claried and discharged at the pre development ows. The Nose Creek poli-cies will be applicable.

The development will also enhance the riparian areas and encourage the uses o

pathways.

The site is also characterized by strong topographic eatures. The site consisteslopes toward the creek bed and the slopes varies rom gentle to strong. The

ment can take advantage o the slopes and provide road design that will pro

light and reduce shadows. The goal is to modiy grades as little as possible an

the slopes to the advantage o the development.

On the north east portion o the quarter section, we noticed a gas well. Ater

tion with AEUB, it was concluded that the well does not have any setback ae

development as it is a conventional well.

The site is currently vacant and used or grazing. A barn is located on the sou

portion o the quarter section.


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GAS WELL

EXISTING BARN

PANORAMAROAD(GRAVEL)

MOUNTAIN VIEW

SUBJECT SITE

COMMUNITY

OF DE WITTS

POND

ENVIRONMENTAL

RESERVE

UTILITY R/W

SLOPE

CREEK

CURRENT SITE FEATURES


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VISIONING

CONCEPTS

ALTERNATIVES REFINEMENT PLAN

INPUT

INPUTINPUT


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Direct, honest and timely communication. Collaborative work, based on

shared learning, requires and extensive communication and eedback pro-

cess between the developer and the local residents. The proposed processwill allow all parties to provide eedback and understand the outcome.

In addition to the ormal process established but the Municipal District o

Rocky View, we recommend a initial public process to involved the local resi-

dent. Their input is most important in the overall planning and design o the

site. The process outlined on the opposite page would improve our success

to raise support or our development during the planning and public pro-

cess.


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Panorama green is more than a collection o houses. Residents will have a reason to

belong to the neighbourhood with a strong identity based on lie style and a desire to

live in a green community. At a strategic level, the preservation o natural eatures and

the integration o the development within and existing natural context contribute to

the visual sense o the community.

In addition, Urban Design and Architecture are important elements in develo

community identity. The relationship between buildings and the street is an

portant initial element. Without a clear structure between buildings the conc

neighbour is lost. It is the same or the community at large. Strategically plac

space, public gathering areas and common buildings support the creation o

ship and a sense o place


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Dark Sky:

Over lighted areas could result in glare and light pollution that could aect v

o stars and have harmul eect on ora and auna and some disturbances to

neighbours.The balance between nightime saety, utility, security and enjoymnot difcult to acheive with a simple strategy.

Policies can be implemented to reduce the impact o excessive lighting. Not

eect and disturbance can aleviated but the reduction o outdoor light can a

duce the consumption o energy.

This strategy is important or the Municipal District o Rocky View and well re

by neighbours.

4. Reduction o carbon oot print

The success in the reduction o the environmental impact o a residential develop-

ment can be viewed rom 3 dierent angle. First, the development must retain and

enhance the existing natural eatures o the site. This is achieved through the designo the subdivision.

Second, the construction o most integrated green built practices applicable to the

local environment and the climate.

Third, the integration o a structure to encourage uture users is also important. Living

in a green community is not only a good choice but also an important lie style.

The ollowing strategies cover all aspect rom development to lie style.

Dark Sky

Solid Waste Management Heat Island Eect

Energy Diversication, solar/ wind

LID (Low Impact Development) - Wetlands and Cisterns

Reduction o manicured landscaping

Condo bylaw

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Source: www.darksky.org


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Solid Waste Management:

The reduction o solid waste and the implementation o recycling measures are two

o the most important liestyle choice that resident o Panorama Green would need to

implement. A communal ccomposting and recycling system will be implemented and

solid waste will be compacted on site beore carried out.

Heat Island Eect

One o the main impact rom development is the increase in heat generated

sun reection and heat retention o construction material. The reduction o t

island aect can be achieved through a number o strategies such as:

Installing cool or vegetated green roo

Planting trees and vegetation

Using cool paving materials

Source: Friedman, A. (pg 108), Sustainable Residential Development, 2007

EXAMPLE OF COMMUNAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Source: www.epa.gov


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Energy Diversifcation Solar and Wind Power

Planning the integration o alternative energy source at the initial stage o develop-

ment allows to maximize any technology used. The two technology proposed or this

development is solar energy and wind energy.

Solar energy could be utilized by the proper orientation o the building while design-

ing the subdivision, placing large windows on the southern part o the building (or

cold climates) and smaller ones on the north. By providing a subdivision with the ma-

jority o the road alignment north/south, we can achieve the best window placement

and also reduce the number o north acing backyard.

Wind energy is another one that could be used in domestic environment, these could

be used to power homes but can be better used to power the community eatures

such street light or common buildings.

Source: www.re-energy.ca

EXAMPLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY


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LID (Low Impact Development) - Wetlands and Cisterns

Low Impact Development is a design approach that seeks to provide on-site storm-

water management using a variety o landscaping, engineering and architectural

techniques that:

Capturerainwater,

Slowdownruno, Enhanceinltration,

Filteroutrunopollutants

The sum o these eatures and devices should aid to minimize the need or stormwa-

ter retention and evaporation ponds.

Examplesofeachofthesepointsareillustratedasfollows

Source: www.harvesth2o.com

Source: www.google.com

Source: www.urbanwaterquality.org

SWALE/ BIO RETENTION

PERMEABLE PARKING

RAIN GARDEN

CISTERN

These rain gardens are bio-retention areas

that absorb stormwater runo rom im-

pervious suraces such as roo tops.

This illustration is taken rom one o the

residential areas in Iowa.


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Source: www.surrider.org

Source: www.egt.ca, www.google.com

DRY WELL

RAIN BARREL

Inltration trench has been pro-

vided underneath each stone strip,

so this residential driveway stopswater rom getting into gutter.

The image below shows the section

o inltration trench and dry well.

Figure showing

installation o rain

barrel.


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Reduction o manicured landscaping

The use o water or landscaping purposed creates strong pressure on the water con-

sumption. The use o rain water can oset the impact on the potable water but addi-

tional strategy can be implemented such as reducing the maximum manicured land-

scaped area and the use o low water use plants such as:

Green Ash

Mayday

Blue spruce

Jack Pine

Mugo Pine

Lilac

Condo Bylaws

The condo bylaw needs to reect the lie choice made by the resident and pr

structure to allow the environmental strategies to evolve with the technolog

bylaw would provide the proper tools or the community to manage its inra

such composting and community buildings.

Source: www.ickr.com


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Semi detached Dwelling units:

In a density neutral manner semi-detached development reduce the energy con-

sumpsion substancially.

Source: www.gran-sabana.ca


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NPROPOSED POND

(4.30 acres)

DEVELOPABLE ARE A

(42.34 acres)

0.33

acre/lot

230.

4sq

.m-e

ach

unit

EXISTING CREEK

EXISTING ROW

EXISTING GAS WELL

EXISTING ROW

EXISTING ROAD

CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT OF DWELLING UNITS IN SUBJEC T SITE

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gDesign Criteria:

The design will be developed as a bareland condo plan. This will reduce the need or

large road inrastructure and will also acilitate the implementation o the uses strate-

gies.

The layout will reduce the amount o north backyards and will maximize the number

o roo slopes acing south.

The design will provides approximately 1/3 o an acre or each property to reduce the

ootprint o the development.

The road network will be structured to create pockets o development and traditional

streetscape.

The development will be placed on the north portion o the land contiguous to the

creek but with a 30 metres setback.

Pathways will be designed to direct pedestrian trafc along the natural eatures.


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rm ub pg & M815 1sts s.w.,

ph. (403)fm. (403)

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