Self-Guided Walking Tours Ground-oriented Housing Types Mt. Pleasant Tour Cambie Corridor Phase 3 City of Vancouver September 2015
Self-guided Walking Tours Ground-oriented Housing Types Take this self-guided tour with your friends or neighbours to explore new housing ideas for the Cambie Corridor. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Please also respect the privacy of residents who live along the route by only viewing the housing type examples from the sidewalk or street. We want to know what you think! Take the tour and then complete the questionnaire (see the end of the booklet.) As part of the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning process, we ll be exploring new housing types. To help you get a feel for the range of options out there, we ve prepared three self-guided tours in Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, and Cedar Cottage that highlight a variety of ground-oriented housing such as townhouses and rowhouses. These self-guided tours provide an opportunity to see the options or features that might work well in the Cambie Corridor.* PURPOSE OF THE WALKING TOURS Learn about different types of ground-oriented family housing. Explore what you like and don t like about certain housing types and design elements. BACKGROUND ON CAMBIE CORRIDOR PLAN In 2009, Vancouver kicked off a three-phase planning program to guide long-term growth in the Cambie Corridor. The first two phases produced the Cambie Corridor Plan (2011). In May 2015, we launched Phase 3 to build on the Cambie Corridor Plan, focusing on surrounding neighbourhoods within walking distance of transit. This step will also provide more guidance for community amenities and the design of public spaces. *Note: Site statistics noted for each stop (e.g., site area, site width, site depth, floor area, and density) are estimates only. KITSILANO TOUR AREA** MT. PLEASANT TOUR AREA CEDAR COTTAGE TOUR AREA** CAMBIE CORRIDOR PHASE 3 STUDY AREA MT. PLEASANT TOUR Stop 1 - Courtyard Rowhouse 108 E. 10th Ave. Stop 2 - Rowhouse 105 E. 10th Ave. Stop 3 - Two Triplexes with Small Houses at Lane 320 W. 15th Ave. Stop 4 - Triplex with Small House at Lane 3060 Yukon St. Stop 5 - Heritage House - B with Small House at Lane 334 W. 14th Ave. Stop 6 - Duplex with Small House at Lane 2883 Columbia St. **Note: The Mt.Pleasant and Cedar Cottage selfguided walking tour booklets are available at the website:. City of Vancouver 1
What to Consider On the Self-guided Walking Tours Here are some things to look for on the tour CREATING HOUSING CHOICE Family-friendly features Elements usually found with a single-family house (e.g., front door facing street, outdoor space, garage, etc.) Increased options The example presents a new housing option in the area DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE Style E.g., modern, contemporary, traditional etc. Materials and quality Materials and quality of finishing that contribute to the appeal or fit of the example Sunlight and shadowing Placement of common or semi-private outdoor space to maximize sunlight access Privacy Features that create privacy for residents and neighbours Parking Convenient and well-located parking on the site Activating the lane Eyes on the lane (i.e., doors or windows face the lane) SENSE OF SCALE AND DEFINITION Neighbourhood fit of new building Features that help the building fit with neighbouring homes, buildings, or street (e.g., height and width of building and depth of front, side, and rear yards) PLACEMAKING Gathering spaces Places to sit, gather, rest, and socialize Landscaping Trees, shrubs, and other plants that helps integrate the project with the neighbourhood Public art Art or other features that enhance the walking experience Activating the street Front doors, porches, and windows face the street and enhance the walking experience LANDSCAPING Integration Trees and landscaping help integrate the homes with the street and sidewalk area Street trees A tree canopy above the street and sidewalk that improves the walking experience Urban forest Trees, shrubs, and other plants that contribute to the sense of an urban forest Habitat Landscaping that creates habitat for native wildlife, e.g., birds and pollinators Boulevards Spaces between the sidewalk and street that create opportunities for tree plantings Privacy Private or semi-private outdoor spaces SAFETY Eyes on the street Windows, balconies, and porches look out onto courtyards, the street, sidewalk, and lane Access Multiple routes and connections through and around the site Lighting and visibility Sidewalks and other walkways, and public spaces that are sufficiently lit City of Vancouver 2
Self-guided Tour Mt. Pleasant DISTANCE: ~2.5 km ABOUT THE AREA The Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood has a diversity of housing types. There is a prevalence of large character homes in the area west of Ontario St., and like Kitsilano, there are areas of lower apartment buildings, many constructed in the 1940s 1960s. The zoning (RT-6) in this area encourages keeping and renovating existing buildings to maintain an architectural style and form consistent with the original character of the neighbourhood. While the buildings retain a single-family character, many dwelling types are possible such as duplexes, multiple dwellings on a single lot, homes converted to include more than one unit, or a residence built on the site of an existing home. Both new and renovated buildings must fit in well with buildings on the heritage register. East of Ontario St., zoning (RM-4) permits lower apartment buildings and townhouses. Existing buildings/homes in this zone can be retained but should fit in well with existing buildings. ALONG THE WAY While several homes have been identified as stops on this tour, there are a variety of building types along the way (e.g., the small houses the lane between Columbia St. and Manitoba St.). Keep your eyes open for other interesting developments and note key features that draw your attention. THINGS TO LOOK FOR ON THIS TOUR Architectural character Neighbourhood fit of new developments Clarity of entries (front doors) on buildings with multiple dwellings Small houses facing the lane between Columbia St. and Manitoba St. 1 4 5 3 6 Small house examples facing Lane 2 City of Vancouver 3
Stop 1 Mt. Pleasant 108 E. 10TH AVE. (MAISON) COURTYARD ROWHOUSE COMPLETED: 2007 ZONING: RM-4 SITE AREA: 12,449 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 94 ft. SITE DEPTH: 132 ft. FLOOR AREA: 17,558 sq. ft. DENSITY: 1.41 FSR # OF UNITS: 14 Units face street and courtyard Internal courtyard High quality materials Distinct unit entrances Eyes on the Street Distinct Unit Entrances City of Vancouver 4
Stop 2 Mt. Pleasant 105 E. 15TH AVE. (QUEBEC CORNER) ROWHOUSE COMPLETED: 2008 ZONING: RM-4 Street Trees SITE AREA: 6,532 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 50 ft. SITE DEPTH: 132 ft. FLOOR AREA: 9,176 sq. ft. DENSITY: 1.40 FSR # OF UNITS: 9 Units face street Limited outdoor private space Pleasant walking experience (tree canopy, landscaping, etc.) Units Face Street Landscaping City of Vancouver 5
Stop 3 Mt. Pleasant 320 W. 15TH AVE. Outdoor space TWO TRIPLEXES WITH SMALL HOUSES AT LANE COMPLETED: 1995 ZONING: RT-6 SITE AREA: 12,500 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 100 ft. SITE DEPTH: 125 ft. FLOOR AREA: 9,875 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.79 FSR # OF UNITS: 8 Retained character buildings Single-family appearance Small houses face lane Distinct unit entrances Distinct Unit Entrances Small Houses Face Lane City of Vancouver 6
Stop 4 Mt. Pleasant 3060 YUKON ST. TRIPLEX WITH SMALL HOUSE AT LANE COMPLETED: 2001 ZONING: RT-6 SITE AREA: 6,250 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 50 ft. SITE DEPTH: 125 ft. Distinct Entrances FLOOR AREA: 4,682 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.75 FSR # OF UNITS: 4 Retained character house Character of small house facing street Distinct unit entrances Private outdoor space Small House Faces Street City of Vancouver 7
Stop 5 Mt. Pleasant 334 W. 14TH AVE. HERITAGE HOUSE - B WITH SMALL HOUSE AT LANE COMPLETED: 2014 (Originally built in 1910) ZONING: RT-6 SITE AREA: 6,245 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 50 ft. SITE DEPTH: 125 ft. FLOOR AREA: 6,075 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.97 FSR (Heritage Revitalization Agreement) # OF UNITS: 4 Retained heritage house High quality finishing Units face street and lane Attention to detail on small house facing lane Eyes on the Lane City of Vancouver 8
Stop 6 Mt. Pleasant 2883 COLUMBIA ST. DUPLEX WITH SMALL HOUSE AT LANE COMPLETED: 2011 ZONING: RT-6 SITE AREA: 4,670 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 40 ft. SITE DEPTH: 113 ft. FLOOR AREA: 3,452 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.74 FSR # OF UNITS: 3 Units face street Roofline similar to neighbour Private outdoor space Single-family appearance Complementary Design and Materials Outdoor Space Small House Faces Street City of Vancouver 9
Self-guided Walking Tours Next Steps and Questionnaire Thank you for taking the time to go on this self-guided tour and complete the short questionnaire. The feedback collected from the tours will inform the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning program as we explore the different types of ground-oriented housing suitable for your community. Also come out to one of our area-specific workshops this fall to share your thoughts. Workshops are taking place from early October to late November 2015. Registration is required. Visit our website for details. Step 1 Launch & Step 2 Policy Development Step 3 Draft Plan Step 4 Plan Approval Spring - Fall 2015 Fall 2015 - Fall 2016 WE ARE Fall 2016 - Winter Winter - Spring 2017 HERE! Submit your responses to these questions online at Prefer to write on paper? Submit the tear off questionnaire at one of our upcoming workshops Or mail it to: Cambie Corridor Planning Team c/o Vancouver City Hall 453 West 12th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4 MT. PLEASANT WALKING TOUR Tell us what you think! Please complete this short questionnaire and either bring it to one of our workshops (visit our website for more details) or mail it in. RANK THE TOUR STOPS YOU VISITED (1 = MOST LIKED) Stop 1 - Courtyard Rowhouse 108 E. 10th Ave. Stop 2 - Rowhouse 105 E. 10th Ave. Stop 3 - Two Triplexes with Small Houses at Lane 320 W. 15th Ave. Stop 4 - Triplex with Small House at Lane 3060 Yukon St. Stop 5 - Heritage House - B, with Small House at Lane 334 W. 14th Ave. Stop 6 - Duplex with Small House at Lane 2883 Columbia St. WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU LIKED ABOUT YOUR TOP CHOICE WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU DISLIKED ABOUT YOUR LAST CHOICE If you have any questions, please call 604-871-6598 City of Vancouver 10