Sustainability & Resilience
- Creation of a Sustainability and Resilience Framework
- ‘Green Streets’ from current 4% coverage to up to 40% Tree Canopy
- Potential for Low Carbon District Energy and Wastewater treatment to reduce potable water usage
Inclusivity
- Enhanced Links to neighbourhoods and amenities
- Mix of Housing Options including 30% rental
- Enhanced Child Care amenities provided in each phase
Culture – Activity
- Maintain a Vital Retail Core
- Live Events Centre proposed for Bus Loop and Office Plaza
- Flexible Streets and Enhanced Streetscape (Festival Street)
- Extension of Beresford Artwalk through Sussex Avenue
Livability
- ‘Living Streets’ emphasis on walkability
- Below Grade Truck Network creates safer pedestrian environment
- Variety of Open Spaces, Civic Spaces and Parks
Connectivity
- Improved mobility through neighbourhoods
- Establishing the concept of Mobility Hubs
- Extension of existing bicycle routes and enhanced pedestrian linkages
Economic / Jobs
- 1.7M square feet of new flexible jobs space