Introduction Background Study Area Building Heights FAR Draft ARP

3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside

Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP



• Introduction• Background

• Study Area– Building Heights– FAR– Draft ARP

• Introduction• Background

• Study Area– Building Heights– FAR– Draft ARP



• Massing Study• Process

– Max FAR – Constraint

» Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential)

» Footprint– Assumptions

» Lot shape can be managed» Aggregation will happen at some point» Parking underground (2-3 levels)» Foundation issues can be solved » Cost not an issue – land and building» Public space development resolved off site)» Phasing issues can be managed

• Massing Study• Process

– Max FAR – Constraint

» Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential)

» Footprint– Assumptions

» Lot shape can be managed» Aggregation will happen at some point» Parking underground (2-3 levels)» Foundation issues can be solved » Cost not an issue – land and building» Public space development resolved off site)» Phasing issues can be managed



• Introduction• Computer Model

• Urban form suggestive of architecture • First model• Current model

– ARP – Preference to Tower

» Podium + Tower– Area, FAR

• Model• Real time • Web accessible

• Introduction• Computer Model

• Urban form suggestive of architecture • First model• Current model

– ARP – Preference to Tower

» Podium + Tower– Area, FAR

• Model• Real time • Web accessible



• Ultimate Purpose • Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and

urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored.

• West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy . identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto-oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4)

• Ultimate Purpose • Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and

urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored.

• West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy . identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto-oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4)



• Design Precedent in Calgary • Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines

• Massing– Min and max floor plate– Heights

» Max height for towers» Landmark building

– FAR– Setbacks– Sun and Shade

• Architectural Character– “Kensington is a village”– Historic Landmarks

• Mix– Commercial / Retail– Residential

» Affordability

• Design Precedent in Calgary • Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines

• Massing– Min and max floor plate– Heights

» Max height for towers» Landmark building

– FAR– Setbacks– Sun and Shade

• Architectural Character– “Kensington is a village”– Historic Landmarks

• Mix– Commercial / Retail– Residential

» Affordability



• Introduction • Parking

– Location– Min. footprint

• Streetscape– Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m– Public space plan

• Future• Traffic

– Local– Truck – Retail and commercial

• Introduction • Parking

– Location– Min. footprint

• Streetscape– Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m– Public space plan

• Future• Traffic

– Local– Truck – Retail and commercial



• Introduction • Phasing

• 5, 10, 20 years – Parcel aggregation– Which are the first sites to be developed

under the new zoning

• Introduction • Phasing

• 5, 10, 20 years – Parcel aggregation– Which are the first sites to be developed

under the new zoning



• Introduction • Design Concept

• Design Precedent in Calgary – Massing

» 2 Stories» 3 Stories» 4 Stories» 5 Stories» 6-8 Stories» Towers

• Introduction • Design Concept

• Design Precedent in Calgary – Massing

» 2 Stories» 3 Stories» 4 Stories» 5 Stories» 6-8 Stories» Towers



• Photo Computer Model • Photo Computer Model



• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be

used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station



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Proposed Massing Proposed Massing 166,513 m sq ( 43,221 Commercial; 123,310 Residential)166,513 m sq ( 43,221 Commercial; 123,310 Residential)



• Study Area• To create a 3D-

computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station

• Study Area• To create a 3D-

computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station

Proposed Massing: Towers Above Second StoryProposed Massing: Towers Above Second Story175,944 m sq ( 45,110 Commercial, 130,834 Residential )175,944 m sq ( 45,110 Commercial, 130,834 Residential )


Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development


Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution







St John’s Site: Early ConceptSt John’s Site: Early Concept

36,911 m sq (13,027 Commercial, 23,885 Residential )

FAR for the Site 4.781


FAR for the Site 4.781

20 Story Height Tower20 Story Height Tower







St John’s Site: No Towers St John’s Site: No Towers


FAR for the site 4.85









St John’s Site: Towers and Street ConceptSt John’s Site: Towers and Street Concept

35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential )










St John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square ConceptSt John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square Concept







Model Demonstration

Model Demonstration



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