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FINAL REPORT

North Haven & ThorncliffeGreenview Neighbourhood Plan

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples ofTreaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), theTsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation within Alberta (including Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6)

COLLABORATOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Collaborator Acknowledgments

We are a collaborative, interdisciplinary planning and design practice comprised of Bridgette Crabbe, Shiang-Yun Huang, Catherine Mtabaji, and Christopher Poon, bringing complementary experience across urban planning, urban design, research, and community engagement. Our work is grounded in inclusive, people-centred approaches to neighbourhood-scale planning.

BRIDGETTE CRABBE

SHIANG-YUN HUANG

CATHERINE MTABAJI

CHRISTOPHER POON

CONTRIBUTIONS: URBAN MORPHOLOGY, LAND USE & BUILT FORM

CONTRIBUTIONS: OPEN SPACE

CONTRIBUTIONS: LAND USE & BUILT FORM

CONTRIBUTIONS: MOBILITY

CONTENT 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

P. 8 - 9

2. INTRODUCTION

P. 10 - 16

3. SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

P. 17 - 67

3.1 URBAN MORPHOLOGY

P. 18 - 24

3.2 LAND USE & BUILT FORM

P. 25 - 41

3.3 OPEN SPACE

P. 42 - 55

3.4 MOBILITY

P. 56 - 67

4. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

P. 68 - 71

5. CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

P. 72 - 176

5.1 LAND USE & BUILT FORM

P. 73 - 118

5.2 OPEN SPACE

P. 119 - 149

5.3 MOBILITY

P. 150 - 176

6. REFERENCES & APPENDIX

P. 177 - 182

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary Built Form & Land Use

Open Space

Infrastructure & Mobility

The North Haven, Thorncliffe-Greenview communities are suburban neighbourhoods characterized by homogenous singledetached housing, car-oriented street patterns, and limited land use diversity. Analysis of land use and built form reveals spaces with significant potential which includes but not limited to the future Green Line LRT station, underutilized parcels along potential commercial and community corridors, and an older building stock present an opportunity for gentle densification and built form diversification.

The Thorncliffe-Greenview and North Haven communities are located adjacent to Nose Hill Park and Nose Creek, benefiting from abundant natural resources and a unique location. Furthermore, the future Green Line presents a significant opportunity for these communities to grow. With this background, in the open space discussion, we aim to provide guiding principles for green space development and improvement to support future growth and improve the overall direction of open space planning.

The North Haven and Thorncliffe-Greenview communities are characterized by autooriented street networks, safety concerns in key areas, and gaps in active transportation connectivity. Analysis of the mobility network highlights issues including traffic safety in school zones, challenges at the intersection of McKnight Boulevard and John Laurie Boulevard, limited connections to regional pathways such as Confederation Park and Nose Creek, and barriers to accessing commercial areas along 14th Street.

This project proposes a land use and built form framework that will be undertaken using three strategies which are growth on commercial and neighbourhood corridors, gentle densification, and built form diversification aimed to support a sustainable and resilient neighbourhood evolution that preserves existing suburban character.

In this document, our team will elaborate on the current natural environment, identify potential concerns arising from site analysis and public input, and address the challenges and issues to be addressed. We will also explore potential implementations and real-world precedents that could enhance the open space trails system and programming, creating an environment that is welcoming to everyone and brings diversity to the communities.

This project proposes a mobility framework guided by three strategies: enhancing safety and traffic operations, strengthening active transportation connections, and improving access to public transit. These strategies aim to support a more balanced and resilient transportation network while maintaining existing roadway functions.

These strategies focus on creating more complete communities by introducing a broader mix of housing types, enhancing walkability, and supporting local services within close proximity to residents. Emphasis is placed on leveraging existing infrastructure, strengthening connections to transit, and integrating new development in a manner that is context-sensitive and incrementally scalable.

Through our approach to open space planning, we hope to foster a healthy lifestyle within the communities by creating pedestrian-first environments, promoting social interaction, engaging people of all ages, and opening new possibilities, while providing a sustainable environment for all residents. 9

Key interventions include traffic calming in school areas, intersection improvements, and the expansion and maintenance of walking and cycling infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on improving connectivity to parks, pathways, and commercial corridors to support more convenient and accessible travel for residents.

2. INTRODUCTION

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Introduction This project presents findings and recommendations of a community planning study conducted for North Haven, North Haven Upper, Thorncliffe-Greenview communities, This is an academic project that is undertaken as part of the PLAN 630 Studio at the University of Calgary in partnership with the ThorncliffeGreenview community association and North Haven association. This project is organized within the following topics: Land Use and Built Form, Mobility & Infrastructure and Open Spaces. Each topic is examined through site analysis and information gathered from the community workshop (public engagement process) with residents and community members. Our team then used this information to create strategies, design concepts, guidelines and recommendations that aim to support sustainability and resilience of the communities.

Open House | Photo Credit: Catherine Mtabaji

The recommendations in this report are meant to be used as guidance rather than prescription for the communities.

SITE INTRODUCTION AIRDRIE 21 MIN DRIVE

The Site in Relation to Calgary

YYC INT’L AIRPORT

NOSE HILL PARK

BANFF 1.5 HR DRIVE

CHESTERMERE

TRANS-CANADA HWY

24 MIN DRIVE

DOWNTOWN CORE 15-18 MIN DRIVE

GLENMORE TR.

STONEY TR.

MAJOR ROADWAYS DOWNTOWN CORE

OKOTOKS 35 MIN DRIVE

EMPLOYEE INDUSTRIAL OPEN SPACES AND PARKS

Calgary Context Map (Figure 2.1) 12

The site is located north of the Trans-Canada Highway (16th Avenue). Situated adjacent to Nose Hill Park and Deerfoot City this site is perfectly reflective inner-city living immersed in nature and close to major transportation networks and amenities.

SITE INTRODUCTION

Nose Hill Park

Upper North Haven North Haven

St 4th

Mckn ight B lvd

re nt Ce

Site Google Earth Overview (Figure 2.2)

Site Overview The aerial overview situates the study area within northwest Calgary, illustrating its spatial relationship to key transportation corridors and adjacent neighbourhoods. The area is primarily structured around major arterial roads, which provide regional connectivity but limit internal permeability and walkability. 13

N St

Greenview Industrial Park

SITE INTRODUCTION

HUNTINGTON HILLS

64 Ave NE

Nose Hill Park

THORNCLIFFE Nose Creek Valley

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

E yN Wa line Sky

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN GREENVIEW

Centre St N

HIGHWOOD

4 St NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

McKnight Blvd NW

QUEENS PARK VILLAGE

HIGHLAND PARK

Site Context Map (Figure 2.3)

Site Context The site is defined by a series of arterial boundaries and its proximity to significant regional assets, including Nose Hill Park. Surrounding neighbourhoods exhibit a consistent low-density residential pattern, while commercial and industrial uses are concentrated along peripheral corridors, reinforcing an edge-based land use structure. 14

Deerfoot City

HISTORIC TIMELINE A Historic Overview of North Haven Thorncliffe-Greenview Greenview (1959): modernist planning + proximity to industry North Haven (1957): low-density, family-oriented suburban form

~1800s

1880s-1950s

The site lies within the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) Siksika, Kainai, Piikani — as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and Métis peoples.

Agricultural Fields and Farmsteds

1954

Thorncliffe Annexed by the City of Calgary

“A prototype of the neighbourhood concept for the City of Calgary.” — Thorncliffe Greenview Comes of Age (TGCA history)

1957-1959

1979 Nose Creek Park 64th Avenue – 32nd Avenue NE

Greenview and North Haven Subdivision

1979

1967-71

1960s

Nose Creek Valley Designated Parkland

48 Ave NE renamed McKnight Boulevard

Greenview Industrial Park

2000s- Today

1991

1980s

Today: Aging Infrastructure and prodominantly single-family housing.

Upper North Haven Established

Creation of Nose Hill Park

AERIAL TIMELINE Overview of Signifcant Changes in Built Form through Aerial Images 1924-26

1948

1957

1972

First areas of development

North Haven / Thorncliffe annexed as one of Calgary’s most north communities in the city.

1995

First areas of development

School Development

Commercial Block Development

Low-Density development with a focus on single-family housing typology

2024

2010

Historical aerial imagery demonstrates the transformation of the area from undeveloped land into a suburban residential community between the 1940s and 1970s. Since this period, the built form has remained largely stable, characterized by lowdensity housing typologies.

Minimal-typology change emphasizes the aging infrastructure.

3. SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

URBAN MORPHOLOGY 3.1

SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

SITE ANALYSIS

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (Before Tax, Statistics Canada Census (2001–2021)) Calgary Upper North Haven

North Haven

Thorncliffe

Greenview

120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000

$70K $62K $55K

40,000

$46K $42K

20,000 0

2000

2005

Calgary

2010

Thorncliffe

2015

Greenview

2020

Upper North Haven

North Haven

Median Household Income, Statistics Canada Census (2001–2021) (Figure 3.1.1)

Household Income and Income Distribution Median household incomes across the study area have increased steadily over time; however, they remain below the Calgary-wide average. Income distribution data indicates a concentration of households within the midincome range, with fewer high-income households compared to adjacent communities. This pattern suggests relative affordability, but also highlights limited economic diversity and potential constraints on local investment and reinvestment.

HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION (% of households, 2021)

Under $60K Calgary

27%

Thorncliffe

Upper North Haven 0%

35% 40%

40%

22%

42%

12%

52% 40%

60%

80%

INCOME

$88,000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD

40%

36% 20%

4 COMMUNITIES (2020)

25%

38%

18%

$74,000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD

Over $120K

38%

35%

Greenview North Haven

$60K-$120K

100%

Household Income Distribution, Statistics Canada Census (2001–2021) (Figure 3.1.2) 19

CALGARY

INCOME

SITE ANALYSIS

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE

Household Size & Affordability

SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES

Smaller households in Greenview reflect apartment living and renter tenure.

The study area is characterized by relatively small household sizes, particularly in Greenview, reflecting a higher proportion of renters and apartmentbased living. Housing affordability pressures are more pronounced in Thorncliffe and Greenview, where a greater share of households spend over 30% of income on shelter. Housing stock varies across communities, with Greenview exhibiting a strong presence of apartment units, while North Haven and Upper North GREENVIEW APARTMENT Haven remain predominantly DOMINANT low-density and ownershiporiented.

(% OF CENSUS FAMILIES) 25

HOUSEHOLD SIZE 3.0 2.6

2.5

1.5

1.0

11 7

0.5

(Figure 3.1.3)

(Figure 3.1.4)

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

(Households spending >30% of income on shelter)

av en H

HOUSING STOCK TYPE (% of Dwellings) 200

(% OF HOUSEHOLDS) Calgary

Greenview

150

Thorncliffe

(Figure 3.1.6)

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Ap t.

tm en t

si ng

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Ap ar

le ng Si

(Figure 3.1.5)

Ro w

iD et a

ch ed

-D et a

LOW-DENSITY OWNERSHIP

10 0

Upper North Haven

UPPER & NORTH HAVEN

THORNCLIFFE

MIXED VARIETY

100 28

North Haven

N or

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Th o

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H av en

0.0 Site Study (4 Communities) Calgary

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2.5 2.0

Source: 2021 Census (Statistics Canada), City of Calgary Community Profiles. Percentages rounded

SITE ANALYSIS

HOUSING TENURE BY COMMUNITY HOUSING TENURE renter 42%

THORNCLIFFE

renter 41%

Owner 58% Owner 59%

2,280 | 3,310

HOUSING STOCK AGE (combined study area)

Owner 45%

GREENVIEW

renter 55%

2000+ 11% Pre-1960 38%

1980-1999 18%

1960-1979 33%

70%

renter 25%

UPPER NORTH HAVEN & NORTH HAVEN (COMBINED)

BUILT BEFORE 1980

Owner 75%

(Figure 3.1.7) 21

Housing by Community Homeownership remains the dominant tenure across the study area, though rental rates are significantly higher in Thorncliffe and Greenview. The housing stock is notably older, with approximately 70% of units constructed prior to 1980. This aging housing fabric presents both challenges and opportunities, including the need for reinvestment, potential redevelopment, and the ability to introduce new housing typologies through infill.

SITE ANALYSIS

Calgary Upper North Haven North Haven RELATIVE POPULATION GROWTH PROJECTIONS

Thorncliffe

THORNCLIFFE

Greenview 80

70%

~+9% GROWTH

GREENVIEW

~+8% GROWTH

UPPER NORTH HAVEN 20

~+5%

TOTAL

~13800

13%

POPULATION IN 2021

GROWTH

-20

NORTH HAVEN

2015

2020

2025

2030

2035

2040

(City of Calgary, Community Profiles) Calgary

Thorncliffe

Greenview

~+4% GROWTH

CITY-WIDE

North Haven

Upper North Haven

70% GROWTH

(Figure 3.1.8)

Housing by Community Projected population growth within the study area is modest, with all four communities expected to remain below 15% growth by 2040, in contrast to significantly higher city-wide projections. This limited growth trajectory suggests a stable but stagnant population base, reinforcing the need for strategic intensification and redevelopment to support long-term sustainability and efficient use of existing infrastructure.

SITE ANALYSIS

AGE DISTRIBUTION (% OF POPULATION) Calgary

Upper North Haven

North Haven

Thorncliffe

Age Distribution & Aging in Place

Greenview

Calgary

Thorncliffe

Greenview

Upper North Haven

(Figure 3.1.9)

INDIVIDUALS AGE 65+ Thorncliffe 20.8%

AVG 65+

North Haven 35.1%

17%

Greenview 18.2%

(2,331)

Upper North Haven 26%

(Figure 3.1.10) 23

North Haven

The study area has a higher proportion of older adults compared to the Calgary average, with approximately 17% of residents aged 65 and over. Communities such as North Haven and Upper North Haven exhibit particularly high concentrations of seniors, indicating a strong need for aging-in-place strategies. This demographic trend highlights the importance of accessible housing, supportive services, and improved walkability.

SITE ANALYSIS

ETHNIC GROUPS

Ethnic Groups

Top Visible Minority Groups – Combined Study Area

The study area demonstrates moderate cultural diversity, with over half of residents identifying as not belonging to a visible minority group, alongside notable Filipino, Chinese, and South Asian populations.

Filipino 11.9% Chinese 10.9%

Not a Visible Minority 53.5%

South Asian 8.9% Black 4% Other 5.9%

(Figure 3.1.11)

Employment

EMPLOYMENT

Combined Study Area (%) Sales & Service Trades / Transport Business / Admin Education / Gov. Health Management Sciences 0

(Figure 3.1.12)

Employment is largely concentrated in sales and service, trades, and administrative occupations, reflecting a workforce oriented toward service and skilled labor sectors. These patterns suggest opportunities to support local economic resilience through diversified employment and community-based services.

LAND USE & BUILT FORM 3.2 SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

Built Form Figure Ground Analysis 64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Figure Ground Analysis (Map 3.2.1) SITE BOUNDARY BUILDING FOOTPRINT

The figure ground analysis (Map 3.2.1) reveals a lowintensity residential fabric dominated by singledetached, with larger building footprints concentrated along arterial edges.

Built Form Age of Buildings 64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Age of Buildings (Map 3.2.2) 1 - 20 YEARS 21 - 40 YEARS 41 - 60 YEARS 61 - 80 YEARS SITE BOUNDARY

The majority of buildings were constructed between the 1950s and 1970s which result in a relatively singular building type (Map 3.2.2).

SITE ANALYSIS

Thorncliffe

COVERAGE %

64 Ave NE

NOSE HILL PARK

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

BUILDING PER ACRE 5.02 Greenview

17.5%

BUILDING PER ACRE 4.40

Centre St N

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

COVERAGE % W tN S 14

16.2%

North Haven Upper

COVERAGE %

MCKNIGHT BOULEVARD

19.1%

BUILDING PER ACRE 6.10 North Haven

COVERAGE %

19.6%

BUILDING PER ACRE 5.97 McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

NORTH HAVEN

NORTH HAVEN NORTH HAVEN UPPER THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW SITE BOUNDARY FUTURE GREEN LINE LRT

Building Footprint Density (Map 3.2.3)

Building Footprint Density Building footprint density varies across the four communities. Thorncliffe has a coverage of 16.2% with 5.02 buildings per acre, while Greenview shows 17.5% coverage and 4.40 buildings per acre. North

Haven Upper and North Haven records the highest densities at 19.1% (6.10 buildings per acre) and 19.6% (5.97 buildings per acre) respectively as shown on (Map 3.2.3). These figures confirm a uniformly low-density 28

condition across all four communities.

Land Subdivision Parcels + Open Spaces 64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Parcels + Open Spaces (Map 3.2.4) SITE BOUNDARY OPEN SPACES

The parcel structure reflects a conventional suburban and subdivision pattern, with consistent lot dimensions and intergrated neighbourhoodscale open space (Map 3.2.4).

Land Subdivision Block Structure + Ownership

64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Block Structure + Ownership (Map3.2.5) SITE BOUNDARY PUBLIC PRIVATE

Block structure is characterized by limited grid connectivity, with loops and cul-de-sacs dominating internal circulation and a strong seperation of local versus arterial streets (Map 3.2.5).

SITE ANALYSIS

Land Subdivision Size of Parcels 64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

McKnight Blvd NW

Area (Square Meters)

Size of Parcels (Map 3.2.6)

0 - 1000 1000 - 5000 5000 - 10000 10000+ GREEN SPACES

Parcel sizes are reasonably consistent and uniform, reinforcing the low-density residential character and limiting housing diversity (Map 3.2.6).

SITE ANALYSIS

64 Ave NE

ICAL ROW RT S VE

Centre St N

HIGH ACCESSIBILITY = VERTICAL ROWS

S/ CRESCEN OP O

4 St NW

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

HIGH ACCESSIBILITY

RVI-LINEAR CU

NW St 4 1

1950s -1960s

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

MEDIUM ACCESSIBILITY = CURVILINER & CRESCENTS

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL GREEN SPACES SEPARATE SCHOOL PARCEL TYPOLOGY

LOW ACCESSIBILITY

L-DE-SACS CU

McKnight Blvd NW

1970s- 1990s

NORTH HAVEN

LOW ACCESSIBILITY = CUL-DE-SACS

Accessibility (Fig 3.2.1)

Parcel Typology (Map 3.2.7)

Parcel Typology Parcel typology is overwhelming singledetached, with multi-residential and mixed-use parcels limited to concentrated nodes along arterial edges (Map 3.2.7).

Street accessibility follows a clear hierachy: vertical row lots along arterial streets achieve the highest accessibility, curvillinear lots achieve medium

accessibility , and cul-de-sac lots exhibit the lowest pedestrian and vehicular accessibility (Fig 3.2.1).

SITE ANALYSIS

Land Use

64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

3% COMMERCIAL

SITE BOUNDARY R-CG S-SPR S-CS S-UN S-FUD C-COR2 C-C1 DC C-N2 M-CG H-GO

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

NORTH HAVEN

INSTITUTIONAL/ OPEN SPACE 21%

Centre St N

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 4 1

Land Use (Map 3.2.8)

Land Use Residential zoning dominates the land use composition, accounting for 76% of all land use, with institutional/open at 21% and commercial uses comprising of only 3% (Map 3.2.8).

76% RESIDENTIAL

Land Use Zoning % (Fig 3.2.2)

Current Land Use 64 Ave NE

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NOSE HILL PARK

Centre St N

y NE e Wa Skylin

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

4 St NW

NW St 14

NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Current Land Use (Map 3.2.9) SITE BOUNDARY COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

GARAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE/ CHURCH

This distribution reflects strong land use segregation, limited mixed-use intergration, and strategically located commercial and institutional nodes rather than a continous mixed-use fabric (Map 3.2.9).

SITE ANALYSIS

THORNCLIFFE

GREENVIEW

Single Detached Dwelling

Religious Building

Community Commercial

Community Commercial Public Schools

School/ Colleges Multi-Residential - Apartments

Multi-Residential

NORTH HAVEN UPPER Single Detached Dwelling

NORTH HAVEN Single Detached Dwelling Community Commercial Mixed-Use Building Multi-Residential Building Public Building

Building Typologies (Fig 3.2.3)

Building Typologies Building Typologies vary by community as shown in Fig 3.2.3. Thorncliffe includes single detached dwellings, religious buildings, community commercial, public schools and multi-residential uses. Greenview features singledetached dwellings, community commercial, schools and colleges, and multi-residential apartments. North Haven Upper is exclusively single-detached, while North Haven incorporates single-detached, community commercial, mixed-use, multi-residential, and multi-residential, and public buildings (Fig 3.2.3).

SITE ANALYSIS

Residential Building Typology

SINGLE DETACHED R-CG

DUPLEX R-CG

Commercial Building Typology

COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL C-C1

MC1

SENIOR HOUSING S-CI

Institutional Building Typology

COMMUNITY SCHOOL SC-S

COMMERCIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD C-N2

Building Typologies (Fig 3.2.4) 36

COMMUNITY INSTITUTION S-CI

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

NOSE HILL PARK

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

NORTH HAVEN

64 AVE NE

4 St NW

14 St NW

Blvd urie n La W h o J N

Sk ylin eW ay NE

N St tre n Ce

SITE ANALYSIS

McKnight Blvd NW

URIE N LA JOH VD NW BL

Site Context and Massing

SITE BOUNDARY LOW YIELD (0-0.87) LOW MODERATE YIELD (0.87-1.74) HIGH MODERATE YIELD (1.74-2.61) HIGH YIELD (2.61-3.48)

Site Context (Map 3.2.10)

Site Context

Future Green Line LRT

The communities are embedded within a larger low-density urban fabric shaped by topography and arterial infrastructure (Map 3.2.10).

The future Green Line LRT station at McKnight Boulevard introduces a significant 600m transit catchment that creates conditions for transit oriented development 37

and typological diversification within the study area as shown in Map 3.11.

Future Green Line LRT Station THORNCLIFFE- GREENVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

4 St NW

MCKNIGHT BOULEVARD

Blvd urie n La W h o J N

Centre St N

SITE ANALYSIS

McKnight Blvd NW

SITE BOUNDARY LRT RADIUS BOUNDARY BUILDINGS WITHIN 600M COMMUNITY CENTRE

Future Green LRT 600m Radius (Map 3.2.11)

SITE ANALYSIS

EGERT’S PARK

NOSE HILL PARK

COMMERCIAL (NEIGHBOURHOOD) BUILDING

NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NORTH HAVEN SCHOOL

Community Activity Node

48 AVE NW N

H AV EN

D R

DISTANCE TO GREENSPACES LESS ACCESS >800M

MORE ACCESS <600M COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHOOL COMMERCIAL (C-N2) BUILDING

Community Activity Node We identified this as the primary community activity node in North Haven which is located at the intersection near North Haven School, the community association, and neighbourhood commercial building; in relation to

Community Activity Node (Map 3.2.12)

accessibility to green spaces and amenities from this node is moderate, with distances ranging from accessible to less accessible (Map 3.2.12). This community activity node when enhanced can bring better 39

opportunities for the North Haven community as it will increase livability, connections to open spaces and a third place.

Analysis SummaryLand Use

64 Ave NE

1. ISSUE AMENTITIES (FOOD) PARCEL SIZE / TYPOLOGY

Nose Hill Park

Centre St N

4 St NW Safeway (500m Walkshed)

Northmount Dr NW

y NE e Wa Skylin

NW St 14

2. OPPORTUNITY LAND USE ZONING MIXED USE DEV. 3% COMMERCIAL

McKnight Blvd NW

3. CONSTRAINT

INSTITUTIONAL/ OPEN SPACE 21%

LOW COMMERCIAL USE (LAND USE) / NO MIXED USE

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

76% RESIDENTIAL

Land Use Summary (Map 3.2.13) SITE BOUNDARY R-CG S-SPR S-CS S-UN S-FUD

C-COR2 C-C1 DC C-N2 M-CG

H-GO MIXED USE DEVELOP. OPPORTUNITY SUPERMARKET

Analysis Summary Built Form

64 Ave NE

1. ISSUE AMENTITIES (FOOD) PARCEL SIZE / TYPOLOGY NW St

Northmount Dr NW McKnight Boulevard Station

y NE e Wa Skylin

Safeway (500m Walkshed)

Centre St N

4 St NW

Nose Hill Park

2. OPPORTUNITY MIXED USE DEV. PUBLIC TRANSIT DESIGNING FOR WINTER IN MIND ACTIVITY NODES

McKnight Blvd NW

3. CONSTRAINT

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

HARD BOUNDARIES (ARTERIAL ROADS)

Built Form Summary (Map 3.2.14) SITE BOUNDARY COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GARAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE/ CHURCH

ACTIVITY NODES WALKSHED (500M) FUTURE GREEN LINE LRT PARCEL (SIZE: 10000+ SQUARE METERS) MIXED USE DEV. OPPORTUNITY

OPEN SPACE 3.3 SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

SITE ANALYSIS

NOSE CREEK PARKWAY

Mallard

Northern Flicker

NOSE HILL PARK

BOWMONT PARK

SITE

CONFEDERATION PARK

Coyote

Black-billed Magpie

White-tailed Jackrabbit

American Robin

MCCALL LAKE GOLF COURSE

SITE BOUNDARY HYDROLOGY HIGHER SPECIES FREQUENCY

HIGHER ESA VALUE BOW RIVER

LOWER ESA VALUE

Data Source: Environmentally Sensitive Areas - Bow River Basin Council & iNaturalist (Figure 3.3.1)

Total Environmental Sensitive Areas (ESA) Score Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA) considerations encompass four key factors: Water Species Habitats Biodiversity Ecosystem Services

According to the Bow River Basin Council data, the Northwest of the site and Nose Hill Park have higher ESA Values. The map also shows the species that have high frequency within the site. 43

Hillshade and Contour

64 Ave NE

Hillshade showing the site topography. The North Haven Community exhibits more varied terrain.

North Hill Park

W tN S 14

THORNCLIFFE

Centre St N

4 St NW

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

GREENVIEW

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data (Figure 3.3.2) SITE BOUNDARY CONTOUR - 10M CONTOUR - 5M

VALUE

254 0

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Site Slope Percentage

64 Ave NE

The darker colours on the map, which means they have a higher slope percentage, tend to be steeper.

North Hill Park

W tN S 14

The west and south sides of the site have steeper slopes.

THORNCLIFFE

Centre St N

4 St NW

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

GREENVIEW

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data (Figure 3.3.3) SITE BOUNDARY CONTOUR - 10M CONTOUR - 5M

VALUE SLOPE 0-7% 8-20% 21-40% 41-98% 99-395%

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Permeable Surface and Flooding

64 Ave NE

Flooding areas are primarily adjacent to, or situated within, the permeable surface area.

Nose Hill Park

W tN S 14

THORNCLIFFE

Centre St N

4 St NW

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

GREENVIEW

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data - Impervious Surface (Figure 3.3.4) SITE BOUNDARY RIVER FLOODING AREA IMPERMEABLE SURFACE PERMEABLE SURFACE

Public Trees and Land Use

64 Ave NE

The majority of public trees are distributed within public park spaces and along streets.

Nose Hill Park

W tN S 14

THORNCLIFFE

Centre St N

4 St NW

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

McKnight Blvd NW

GREENVIEW

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data - Public Tree (Figure 3.3.5) SITE BOUNDARY TREE

LAND USE: RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SCHOOL CHURCH LIGHT INDUSTRY

Open Spaces 64 Ave NE HUNTINGTON HILLS SKATE PARK

The site includes various types of green spaces interconnected through a continuous network.

LAYCOCK PARK

Nose Hill Park Egerts park

THORNCLIFFE

NORTH HAVEN

4 St NW

Toboggan Hill

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN GREEN PARK

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

Centre St N

W tN S 14

McKnight Blvd NW

Nose Creek GREENVIEW

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data (Figure 3.3.6) SITE BOUNDARY NATURAL AREAS DESTINATION PARK PUBLIC PARK POCKET PARK LINEAR GREENWAY

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

There are many natural areas, such as Nose Hill Park and Nose Creek, within the communities. The communities also have Egerts Park, Laycock Park and Toboggan Hill as potential destinations for visitors.

Solar Potential 64 Ave NE

The small building footprints of single-family houses limit their solar potential, whereas larger schools and commercial buildings demonstrate greater solar capacity.

W tN S 14

Centre St N

E il N Tra

4 St NW

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

McKnight Blvd NW

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Data Source: City of Calgary Residential Solar Calculator (Figure 3.3.7) SITE BOUNDARY LOW YIELD (0-0.87) LOW MODERATE YIELD (0.87-1.74) HIGH MODERATE YIELD (1.74-2.61) HIGH YIELD (2.61-3.48)

Shadow Study hours

4m 1.5F

4m N Haven Dr

14 St NW SITE BOUNDARY

hours

16.00

8.00

14.40

7.20

12.80

6.40

11.20

N Haven Dr

9.60

8.5m 2F

10m 2F

7.4m

4.80 4.00

6.40

3.20

4.80

2.40

3.20 1.60

0.80

Solstice Winter Direct Sun Hours

06/21/2026 05:19 -21:57

12/21/2026 08:35 -16:33

hours 3.5m

NDARY SITE BOU

11m 4F

3.5m

11m 4F

hours

16.00

8.00

14.40

7.20

12.80

6.40

11.20

Rd enfield

Gre

eld R reenfi

d NE

11m 4F 4m

Site 2 Equinox Spring 03/20/2026 20:45PM

The residential internal yards (site 2) may also increase winter ice hazards.

0.00

Solstice Summer Direct Sun Hours

03/20/2026 20:45PM

Building height, setbacks, and orientation affect shadow patterns.

1.60

0.00

Site 1 Equinox Spring

5.60

8.00

14 St NW

20m 4F

14 St NW

SITE ANALYSIS

NE eld Rd Rd NE enefi rere GG nfield

9.60 8.00

5.60 4.80 4.00

6.40

3.20

4.80

2.40

3.20

1.60

0.80

0.00

Solstice Summer Direct Sun Hours

Solstice Winter Direct Sun Hours

06/21/2026 05:19 -21:57

12/21/2026 08:35 -16:33

Data Source: EPW MAP - Ladybug (Figure 3.3.8) 50

Site 1

Site 2

SITE ANALYSIS

NNW

NNE

Winter speed (m/s)

WNW

ENE

WSW

ESE

SE SSW

SSE

Spring

10.00 9.51 9.01 8.52 8.03 7.54 7.04 6.55 6.06 5.56 5.07 4.58 4.09 3.59 3.10 2.61 2.11 1.62 1.13 0.64

Period: 0301- 0531 Calm for 3.53% of the time = 78hrs Each closed polyline shows frequency of 2.3% = 50hrs

NNW

NNE

Winter speed (m/s)

WNW

ENE

WSW

ESE

SE SSW

SSE

Fall

10.00 9.51 9.01 8.52 8.03 7.54 7.04 6.55 6.06 5.56 5.07 4.58 4.09 3.59 3.10 2.61 2.11 1.62 1.13 0.64

Period: 0901 - 1130 Calm for 2.43% of the time = 53hrs Each closed polyline shows frequency of 2.3% = 50hrs

NNW

NNE

Winter speed (m/s)

WNW

ENE

WSW

ESE

SE SSW

SSE

Summer

10.00 9.51 9.01 8.52 8.03 7.54 7.04 6.55 6.06 5.56 5.07 4.58 4.09 3.59 3.10 2.61 2.11 1.62 1.13 0.64

Period: 0601 - 0831 Calm for 5.12% of the time = 113hrs Each closed polyline shows frequency of 0.6% = 50hrs

NNW

NNE

Winter speed (m/s)

WNW

ENE

WSW

ESE

SE SSW

Winter

SSE

10.00 9.51 9.01 8.52 8.03 7.54 7.04 6.55 6.06 5.56 5.07 4.58 4.09 3.59 3.10 2.61 2.11 1.62 1.13 0.64

Period: 1201 - 0228 Calm for 9.07% of the time = 196hrs Each closed polyline shows frequency of 2.5% = 50hrs

Data Source: EPW MAP - Ladybug (Figure 3.3.9) 51

Wind Speed Analysis This figure shows seasonal wind roses for the Thorncliffe-Greenview, and North Haven communities. In winter, stronger winds predominantly come from the north and west.

Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes

64 Ave NE

Calgary's average annual snowfall is approximately 128.8 cm, with about 38 to 54 snow days per year.

Nose Hill Park

W tN S 14

THORNCLIFFE

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

Centre St N

4 St NW

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

McKnight Blvd NW

GREENVIEW

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data (Figure 3.3.10) SITE BOUNDARY PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 PRIORITY 3

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Analysis of snow and ice clearing priority routes indicates that North Haven and Thorncliffe-Greenview may face reduced connectivity and accessibility during winter storm conditions.

Risk for Mobility during Winter

64 Ave NE

Based on road location and a steeper slope (darker colour), this map shows which locations have a higher risk of mobility during wintertime.

1 6

THORNCLIFFE

2 8

McKnight Blvd NW

NORTH HAVEN

GREENVIEW

E tN 4S

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data - Traffic Incidents (Figure 3.3.11) SITE BOUNDARY ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENTS

VALUE SLOPE 0-7% 8-20% 21-40% 41-98% 99-395%

E il N Tra

Centre St N

Northmount Dr NW

oot erf De

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

4 St NW

W tN S 14

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

Winter Activities

HUNTINGTON HILLS 64 Ave NE SKATE PARK

1. PASSIVE ACTIVITIES

EGERTS PARK

Northmount Dr NW

4 St NW

NORTH HAVE OUTDOOR RINK

THORNCLIFFE GREENVIEW ICE SKATING CLUB

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE

TOBOGGAN HILL NOSE CREEK

E il N Tra

NORTH HAVEN GREEN PARK

NORTH HAVEN

THORNCLIFFE

oot erf De

UPPER NORTH HAVEN

Park Off Leash Dog Park

Centre St N

W tN S 14

2. ACTIVE ACTIVITIES Community Association & Recreation Centre Calgary winter club Thorncliffe - Greenview Ice Skating Club

McKnight Blvd NW HIGHLAND PARK

HEFFERNAN PARK

GREENVIEW

E tN 4S

CALGARY WINTER CLUB

Nose Creek

LAYCOCK PAKR

NOSE HILL PARK

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

HIGHWOOD PARK

Playgrounds Outdoor Skating Rink City of Calgary Toboggan Hill

Data Source: City of Calgary Open Data - Pathways & Bikeways (Figure 3.3.12) SITE BOUNDARY OFF STREET PATHWAYS

Open Space & Mobility Summary

BUS 300 TO YYC AIRPORT (24 MINS)

JOHN G. DIEFENBAKER HIGH SCHOOL (10-12)

1. ISSUE

64 Ave NE

FRAGMENTED OPEN SPACE PATHWAYS TRAFFIC INCIDENTS AND WINTER SAFETY

Nose Hill Park

Centre St N

GREEN SPACE NETWORKS PUBLIC TRANSIT CENTRAL LOCATION: FOR ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN + AIRPORT + UNIVERSITY

4 St NW

Northmount Dr NW

2. OPPORTUNITY

Trail foot Deer

NW St 4 1

NNW

NNE

McKnight Blvd NW Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

SITE ANALYSIS

WNW

ENE

WSW

ESE

SE SSW

15 M IN SW AL K

BUS 20 TO UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY (34 MINS)

DENSE TRAFFIC INCIDENT

SSE

/1 ,0 00 M

VALUE SLOPE 0-7% 8-20% 21-40% 41-98% 99-395%

10.00 9.51 9.01 8.52 8.03 7.54 7.04 6.55 6.06 5.56 5.07 4.58 4.09 3.59 3.10 2.61 2.11 1.62 1.13 0.64

Period: 1201 - 0228 Calm for 9.07% of the time = 196hrs Each closed polyline shows frequency of 2.5% = 50hrs

BUS MAX GREEN TO DOWNTOWN (25 MINS)

Open Space & Mobility Summary Map (Figure 3.3.13)

SPARSE TRAFFIC INCIDENT

Calgary Winter Rose

JAMES FOWLER HIGH SCHOOL (10-12)

SITE BOUNDARY OFF STREET PATHWAYS

Winter speed (m/s)

3. CONSTRAINT STEEPER SLOPES STRONGER WIND SPEEDS FROM NORTH AND WEST IN WINTER HIGH SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY

MOBILITY 3.4 SITE & CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS

Roads 64 Ave N

The majority of roads in North Haven and ThorncliffeGreenview and residential roads with about 45 kilometres. The community’s boundaries are easily identified through the arterial roads of 14 St NW, 64 Ave N, and McKnight Blvd N / John Laurie Blvd NW.

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

McKnight Blvd N

n Tr NE Edmonto

Pa th w ay

l ia te r Ar

Al le ys

Pa ve d

Re s

en ti

St re et

0 ct or

Ha ve n

Dr NW

NORTH HAVEN

C ol

Distance (km)

NORTH HAVEN UPPER

THORNCLIFFE-GREENVIEW

Centre St N

NW St

Nor thm oun tD rNW

th 14

4th St NW

NOSE HILL PARK

No rth

SITE ANALYSIS

Calgary Transportation Plan Road Type

Figure 3.4.1 Road Typologies Map

SITE ANALYSIS

B - N Haven Dr

A - Centre St N

1.5 m

C - Norseman Rd NW

13.5 m

30 m

20 m

9.5 m

1.25 m

12 m

Figure 3.4.2 Sections and photographs show the different typologies or roads,

Road Typologies Arterial

Collector

Residential

These roads have right-of-ways upto 30 metres wide and act as major transportation corridors

The right-of-way for these roads ranges from 20 to 24 metres. Most of these roads feed onto the arterial roads.

The majority of roads in North Haven and Thorncliffe-Greenview, the rightof-way from residential roads ranges from 12 to 15 metres. These roads often have thin sidewalks.

SITE ANALYSIS

Traffic Incidents Most traffic incidents were reports on McKnight Blvd N and 64 Ave N. The pattern shows how these arterial roads can act are boundaries for pedestrian movements to and from the community.

Figure 3.4.3 Reported Traffic Incidents Map

Low

High

Number of Reported Traffic Indicents

2364

18 22

13 49

Traffic Count

B - 4th St @ McKnight Blvd

3801

A - John Laurie Blvd @ McKnight Blvd

3 47

151

7384 21 6

6809

8599

8231

Caltracs, 2025

Caltracs, 2018

5698

476

Caltracs, 2020

Vehicle Count

21493 24640

20713

7758

9418

12314

7857

7474

339

19385

122

295

450

10775

6677

5512

D - McKnight Blvd @ Edmonton Tr

7765

9476

C - 64th St @ Centre St

7232

3357

214 3

2433

22 78 2

SITE ANALYSIS

Caltracs, 2022

Figure 3.4.4 Traffic counts at various intersections.

Pedestrian Count

The following diagrams show the traffic count for four intersections through North Haven and ThorncliffeGreenview. It is clear that these intersections are dominated by vehicular traffic.

SITE ANALYSIS

Public Transit

9 2

Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW

15 min

Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW

5-15 min

4/5

Huntington/North Haven

20 min

Heritage Station/Northmount Dr N

15-25 min

Lions Park - North Pointe

20-30min

414

14 St W

30 min

300

BRT Airport/City Centre

30 min

MAX Green North Pointe/ City Centre

5-20 min

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

NORTH HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

THORNCLIFFEGREENVIEW

45th St WESTBROOK

BUS ROUTES

HERITAGE

Direct Connections to all rapid transit lines R

5 CTrain Connections (outside downtown)

Figure 3.4.5 Map showing the bus routes through North Haven and Thorncliffe-Greenview. The map also shows Calgary’s rapid transit network.

Bus Stops

600 m

Being along the major transit corridors of Centre St N and 4 St NW, Thorncliffe has optimal public transit service.

400 m

While Greenview and North Haven are served by a regular bus route, frequency of the route can varry fro 5 -30 minutes.

4/5

400 m

SITE ANALYSIS

400 m

MG 3

300

Figure 3.4.6 Map showing the area of the community within a 400 m radius.

Bus Stop Node Max Green Stop 62

SITE ANALYSIS

Commute Times

To University of Calgary

FROM THORNCLIFFEGREENVIEW

via John Laurie and Charleswood Dr NW

~15 min

via 20

~30 min

North Haven Community Centre

~30 min

John Laurie Overpass

via 4th St and Confederation Park Pathway

via McKnight Blvd NW, John Laurie Blvd NW and Charleswood Dr NW

FROM NORTH HAVEN

via 4 and 20

via 4th St and Confederation Park Pathway

Crowchild Tr Overpass

~30 min

4th St Path

~10 min

Walk to 20

Transfer from 4 to 20

Confederation Park Pathway

14th St Underpass

~20 min

Figure 3.4.7 Commute times from North Haven and Thorncliffe to the university of Calgary. Times varies due to traffic.

SITE ANALYSIS

Commute Times

To Downtown Core

FROM THORNCLIFFEGREENVIEW

Centre St N

~15 min John Laurie Overpass

~35 min

via MAX Green

~ 30 min

via 10th St NW

via 10th St

FROM NORTH HAVEN

via 4

~20 min ~25 min LRT Bridge

~ 30 min via 4th St, Confederation Park Pathway, and 10th St NW

Figure 3.4.8 Commute times from North Haven and Thorncliffe to downtown Calgary. Times varies due to traffic.

SITE ANALYSIS

Commute Times

North Haven Community Centre

To SE Industrial / Maxwell Soccer Centre

John Laurie Overpass

4th St Path

~ 30 min

Nose Creek Pathway MG

via John Laurie and Charleswood FROM THORNCLIFFEGREENVIEW

~ 90 min via 4, MAX Purple, 23

Walk to 20

Deefoot Tr Crossing

~60 min via 4th St and Confederation Park Pathway

Transfer from 4 to 20

~ 30 min

CN Rail Crossing

via John Laurie and Charleswood

FROM NORTH HAVEN

~ 90 min via 4, MAX Purple, 23

~60 min via 4th St and Confederation Park Pathway

Figure 3.4.9 Commute times from North Haven and Thorncliffe to SE Industrial Area / Maxwell Soccer Centre. Times varies due to traffic.

SITE ANALYSIS

Power The majority of North Haven and Thorncliffe are supplied power via overhead wires. Most of these wires are located in alleys, making streetscaping easier.

Figure 3.4.10 Locations of Power Poles

Power Pole 66

SITE ANALYSIS

Stormwater

N31

NOSE HILL PARK

N31

N30 N27 N30 Nose Creek

N29

N27

N26

N25 N25

Figure 3.4.11 Stormwater Drainage Map

Stormwater Outlet Stormwater Pipe Flow Direction 67

North Haven and Thorncliffe are part of the Nose Creek watershed. Nearly all of the waterways have been buried underground, flowing into the Nose Creek through six stormwater outlets. The largest of these outlets is the N25.

4. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

LAND USE & BUILT FORM Land Use and Built Form Density around Green Line station (600m radius high-activity zone) Balance 16-store multi-use building on Central St with adjacent low-density residential areas Consider Senior Housing and Social Housing integration Various Types of Senior Housing Typologies (Multi-Unit, Row Housing) Encourage small businesses and retail improvement Live work units Commercial on ground building type More mixed-use development around existing commercial and activity nodes to support walkability and local services. Staying within the community and aging-in place is a high priority for many residents

“More senior living in the community, but feeling like its still my home...”

“Would love more home businesses (dog groomers, nails and hair, physiotherapists etc.)” “Activated Spaces to foster more community events”

What We Heard During this public engagement session, we were able to hear the community members’ grievances about housing diversity in North Haven and North Haven Upper; community members would like to see more housing options

such as senior housing, options for aging-in-place and more spaces for small-scale commercial units to be intergrated within the community. Overall, the feedback reflects a 69

a desire to evolve the community in a way that maintains its character while introducing more inclusive, adaptable, and connected forms of living.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

OPEN SPACE Open Space: Improve pedestrian connections between North Haven Community and Nose Creek Extend Trail in Egret Park beyond 4th NW Enhance park furniture Enhance public realm on Central St with green space Activate underutilized small green spaces with functional programming Activate potential Main Streets (64 Ave, 4 St, Northmount Dr NW, Edmonton Trail, Centre St) Creating “third spaces” (informal places for socializing outside of home and work) would strengthen community connections. Improved signage and communication tools could help promote community events and increase resident engagement. Enhancements such as additional greenery, native plantings, and ecological landscaping could improve aesthetics while also supporting urban wildlife.

“Improving the brightness of street lights would make it feel safer...”

“Walking within neighbourhood is good but not the best there’s weird fencing to access park”

What We Heard During our workshop with community residents, they expressed multiple concerns about safety and the use of parks in their communities. Residents mentioned that while they appreciate the abundance of green space

resources, they find it difficult to access the parks within the communities due to a lack of clear routes. Additionally, park areas are dark at night, making it dangerous to walk through. Another concern was the lack 70

of benches and other furniture to encourage people to stay. Lastly, residents expressed higher expectations for park programming, hoping the parks could offer more uses to attract people.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

MOBILITY NETWORKS Mobility Enhance traffic calming in school areas (North Haven) Improve intersection design at McKnight Blvd and John Lavis Blvd Strengthen connections to main trails, Confederation Park, and Nose Creek The neighbourhood needs to offer good and well-maintained biking infrastructure, supporting cycling as a viable transportation option. Residents appreciate the ability to walk and bike easily around the neighbourhood, contributing to a more active and accessible community. Access to commercial areas along 14th Street could be improved to make them more convenient and safer to reach.

“Lots of jaywalking from the school... some traffic calming measures would be good. “

“Driving is easier!”

“Improving sidewalks and gravel alleyways”

“Busy streets and intersections feel unsafe to walk along...”

What We Heard Feedback from the public engagement session emphasized improving safety and accessibility in North Haven. Participants highlighted the need for traffic

calming in school areas, upgrades to the McKnight Boulevard and John Laurie Boulevard intersection, and stronger connections to major pathways, Confederation Park, and Nose Creek.

Maintaining quality cycling infrastructure and improving access to commercial areas along 14th Street were also identified as key priorities.

5. CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

LAND USE & BUILT FORM 5.1 CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

LAND USE & BUILT FORM

Source: Civic Works Missing Middle Housing Render Civic Works, Calgary, AB

To support sustainable neighbourhood growth gentle residential densification, mixed-use commercial corridors and transit - oriented development while preserving the existing surburban character of the communities.

LAND USE & BUILT FORM ISSUES

OPPORTUNITIES

CONSTRAINTS

ACCESS TO AMENTITIES (FOOD, OPEN SPACES)

IMPROVING LAND USE ZONING

HARD BOUNDARIES (ARTERIAL ROADS)

LIMITED PARCEL SIZES

INCREASE DENSITY AROUND FUTURE GREEN LINE STATION

LIMITED TYPOLOGY DIVERSITY CAR-ORIENTED COMMUNITY

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

LOW COMMERCIAL USE (LAND USE) / NO MIXED USE

COMMUNITY & COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY NODES THAT SUPPORT WALKABILITY DIVERSE HOUSING TYPOLOGIES (LIVE-WORK UNITS, MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING) SENIOR HOUSING & SOCIAL INTEGRATION Issues, Opportunities and Constraints (Table 5.1)

Concept Goal: To support sustainable neighbourhood growth gentle residential densification, mixeduse commercial corridors and transit - oriented development while preserving the existing surburban character of the communities.

LAND USE & BUILT FORM STRATEGIES In this chapter, we outline the strategies that respond to the site analysis issues identified previously, while also suggesting priority locations for initial implementation.

Photo Credit: Bridgette Crabbe

LAND USE & BUILT FORM 4th St

Centre St

Nose Hill Park

NW t S 14

Northmount Dr NW

Mcknight Blvd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

Land Use & Built Form Strategies 1. GROWTH ON COMMERCIAL & NEIGBOURHOOD CORRIDORS 2. GENTLE DENSTIFICATION 3. BUILT FORM DIVERSIFICATION

Land Use Concept (Map 5.1.1) 77

Centre St

4th St

Strategy I Centre St N Commerical & Transit Corridor

Growth on Commercial & Neigbourhood Corridors This strategy focuses intensification along existing commercial corridors and neighbourhood main street, specifically Northmount Dr NW and Centre Street.

Nose Hill Park North Haven Streetscape Enhancement & Gentle Gensification

NW St 14

Northmount Dr NW Community Corridor / Neigbourhood St

Mcknight Blvd NW Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Strategy 1 (Map 5.1.2) MAJOR & MOBILITY CORRIDORS COMMERICAL CORRIDOR LRT STATION / LINE MAJOR ROAD CONNECTIONS SITE BOUNDRY

Policy recommendations include aligning growth with transit corridors and supporting transit-oriented development (TOD) by aligning density with transit node (especially within the 600m radius), and activating streets through continuous active frontages and mixeduse edges.

Strategy II

Centre St

4th St

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Gentle Densification

Nose Hill Park

NW St 4 1 Northmount Dr NW

Jo h Bl n La vd u NW rie

Mcknight Blvd NW

Strategy 2 (Map 5.1.3) DENSITY & BUILDING SCALE CATEGORIES NO SCALE MODIFIER LIMITED: UP TO 3-STOREYS LOW - MODIFIED (GENTLE DENSITY IMPROVEMENTS) LOW: UP TO 6 STOREYS MID : UP TO 12-STOREYS

PARKS / CIVIC / RECREATION MAJOR ROAD CONNECTIONS SITE BOUNDRY

Gentle densification introduces low-impact residential density without disrupting neighbourhood character. This strategy supports housing diversity through family units, rentals, and multigenerational living, and utilizes underused parcels and laneways for efficient land use (Map 5.1.3).

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Strategy III Built Form Diversification

EX OP IST PO IN RT G: L UN OC ITY AL >

Built form diversification introduces range of residential and non-residential typologies to support demographic diversity, aging in place, and walkability.

CO NN EC TO R

*BASED ON CITY OF CALGARY NORTH HILL COMMUNITIES LAP

Strategy 3 (Map 5.1.4) COMMERCIAL: HIGH-DENSITY MIXED-USE FLEX: ADAPTABLE MID-RISE MIXED-USE BUILDINGS CONNECTOR: TRANSITION HOUSING (3–4 STOREYS) LOCAL: LOW-RISE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSING

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Strategy III Built Form Diversification R-CG Up to 3 Storeys

C-C1 M-CG

R-CG Up to 3 Storeys

Up to 6 Storeys

Laneway Housing

Missing Middle

Mixed-Use Residential

Townhomes

Multiplex Conversion

Mixed-Use Residential

Lanscape Architecture,Norwood Park Lane, Toronto

University District, University District, Calgary

HaecCity Studio Architecture, Vancouver, BC

Plexcon Construction, Toronto, ON

Royop Development Corporation, Calgary CoOp, North Hill, Calgary AB

III A. Diversify Residential Typologies Integrate laneway housing to maximize existing infrastructure Support and encourage gentle density including missing middle housing Introduce ground floor commercial with residential above along corridor-facing developments

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Strategy III Built Form Diversification C-C1 M-CG

R-CG

Up to 12 Storeys

Up to 3 Storeys

C-C1 M-CG Up to 3 Storeys

Intergenerational Mixed Use

Senior Co-Housing

Adaptive Reuse - Commercial

Purpose-Built / Live-Work Mixed Use

Senior Co-Housing

Small-Scale Commercial

Bridgeland, Calgary

Portland, Oregan

West Village, Edmonton

Bridgeland, Calgary

Ringkobing, Denmark

III B. Diversify Non-Residential Typologies Encourage and support live/work opportunites and small business adaptive reuse Enable aging in place and multigenerational living models Encourage mid-rise (up to 6 storeys) as a sustainable urban form

LAND USE & BUILT FORM CONCEPTS & GUIDELINES This section presents node interventions within the four communities to demonstrate the implementations , design and policy recommendations.

Source: University District Group

Nanton Rd NW

Norq uay D r

NW Rd n lso Ne

48 Av eN W

Nes bitt Rd

Strengthen existing institutional areas (schools, community centres) as local mixed-use hubs.

7 Nor Comth Hav e Ass muni n ocia ty tion

Intervention Site I: North Haven Dr & 48 Ave NW

No rth Ha ve n

No rth Ha ven Dr

Newcombe Pl NW

NW d kam R Nemis

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

48 Av eN W

North Haven School

Intervention Site I (Map 5.1.6)

LANEWAY HOUSING

5 SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL /RESIDENCE

2 MISSING MIDDLE/ DUPLEX

6 ICE SKATING RINK

7 TEMPORARY PROGRAMMING

MULTIPLEX CONVERSION

4 MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING

8 SHARED STREET

The North Haven node centres on the neighbourhood interior surrounding North Haven School and the North Haven Dr and 48 Ave NW intersection. The intervention strategy is residential in nature, focused on gentle, incremental densification of existing single-family parcels while strengthening the school grounds as a local mixed-use and community hub.

KEY PLAN

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site I: Precedents 2

Multiplex Conversion, Toronto ON

Missing Middle, Vancouver BC

Laneway Housing, Calgary AB Source: https://www.studionorth.ca/withrow-laneway Studio North, Calgary, AB

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/917026/missing-middle-infill-housing- Source: https://storeys.com/plexcon-construction-missing-middle-gta/ haeccity-studio-architecture Plexcon Construction, Toronto, ON Haeccity Studio Architecture , Vancouver, BC

Street Activation

“People are 50% more

Temporary Programming

likely to spend time in areas where creative placemaking has been implemented compared to those without such initiatives.” Canada’s Placemaking Community

PLAY on the Plaza, Vancouver BC

Water St., Vancouver BC

Source: https://massivart.com/project/play-on-the-plaza-creativeplacemaking/ MassivArt, Vancouver, BC

Source: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/water-street-pedestrian-zone-pilot-wraps-up-sept-6.aspx City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Temporary Programming

Intervention Site I: Precedents Seasonal Activation

PLAY on the Plaza, Vancouver BC Source: https://massivart.com/project/play-on-the-plazacreative-placemaking/ MassivArt, Vancouver, BC

Temporary Programming

Bowness Park, Calgary AB Source: https://www.visitcalgary.com/plan-and-stay/itineraries-and-travel-inspiration/outdoor-public-skating-rinks-in-calgary Bowness Park lagoon (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta/Chris Amat) City of Calgary, Calgary

Seasonal Activation

East Village, Calgary, AB Source: https://www.evexperience.com/communityprogramming CMLC, East Village, Calgary, AB

Entre les Rangs, Montreal QB Source: https://www.kanva.ca/en/art Kanva Architecture, Montreal, QB

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

DUPLEX

2 48 Av eN W

SINGLE-FAMILY TO COMMERCIAL

Av e

COMMERCIAL USES

RESIDENTIAL USES

Cafe / Restaurants /Bakery Gym / Workout Studio Pharmacy / Health

Multiplexes, Laneway house, Duplex

LANEWAY HOUSE 5

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North Haven School

Intervention Site I (Map 5.1.7)

LANEWAY HOUSING

5 SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL /RESIDENCE

2 MISSING MIDDLE/ DUPLEX

6 ICE SKATING RINK

7 TEMPORARY PROGRAMMING

MULTIPLEX CONVERSION

4 MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING

8 SHARED STREET

Intervention Site I: North Haven Dr & 48 Ave NW This site demonstrates gentle densification that does not disrupt neighbourhood character. Design interventions include a neighbourhood-character preserving approach, missing middle housing, single-family to multiplex with multiple unit entrances, laneway housing addition with urbane entrances, and finally singlefamily to commercial conversion (adaptive reuse).

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

DUPLEX WITH LANEWAY HOUSE Existing Conditions

Lot area : 528.39 m2 Built Footprint Area*: 227.44 m2

SINGLE FAMILY TO MULTIPLEX (BUILDING A)

FAMILIES SERVED:

Existing Conditions

Lot area : 530.06 m2 Built Footprint Area: 215.05 m2 BUILT FOOTPRINT COVERAGE PER PARCEL %

BUILT FOOTPRINT COVERAGE PER PARCEL %

Intervention Conditions

Lot area : 528.39 m2 Built Footprint Area: 268.94 m2

FAMILIES SERVED:

BUILT FOOTPRINT COVERAGE PER PARCEL %

47%

5 units

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Duplex with Laneway House: Existing footprint coverage of 43% (227 m2) increases to 50% (269m2) postintervention. A rear laneway unit is introduced on North Haven Dr. which then coverage increases to +7%.

3 m / 1.5 m Soft Landscaping Setback

*Includes sheds and other built form on property

Built Form Scenarios

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COMMUNITY

13%

INCREASE

COMMERCIAL UNITS 5m

OU SE

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FAMILIES SERVED:

COVERAGE %

INCREASE

Lot area : 550.65 m2 Built Footprint Area: 259.43 m2

COVERAGE %

Intervention Conditions

BUILT FOOTPRINT COVERAGE PER PARCEL %

44%

50%

FAMILIES SERVED:

34%

FAMILIES SERVED:

Lot area : 530.06 m2 Built Footprint Area: 237 m2

Existing Conditions

Lot area : 550.65 m2 Built Footprint Area*: 192.32 m2 BUILT FOOTPRINT COVERAGE PER PARCEL %

40%

43%

Intervention Conditions

FAMILIES SERVED:

ADPATIVE REUSE WITH LANEWAY HOUSE

INCREASE

AI Generated

*Includes sheds and other built form on property

Built Form Scenarios (Fig 5.1.1)

Single Family to Multiplex (Building A): Existing coverage 40% (215m2) increases to 44% (237m2), yielding approximately 5 additional units per lot which then coverage increases to +4%. Adaptive Reuse with Laneway House: 88

Existing coverage of 34% (192m2) increases to 47% (259m2). Includes commercial unit introduction and a laneway house addition which then increases the coverage to +13% and commercial units.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

North Haven Dr (Laneway)

AFTER

Intervention I (Nano Banana AI Generated)

BEFORE 89

No rth Ha ven Dr

Phasing & Implementation

Newcombe Pl NW

NW d kam R Nemis

Nor Comth Hav e Ass muni n ocia ty tion

48 Av eN W

SHORT TERM

Nes bitt Rd

Begin community enagement on infill typologies NW

Norq uay D r

No rth Ha ve n

Nanton Rd NW

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

48 Av eN W

SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL

2 DIVERSIFICATION OF TYPOLOGIES SHARED STREET ACTIVATION

4 INSTITUTIONAL SPACE ACTIVATION

LONG TERM

Activate North Haven Dr as a shared street

Phasing Site I (Map 5.1.8)

Assess the possibility of using school grounds as a community hub with mixed programming and seasonal activation

W dN R n lso Ne

Facilitation of duplex and laneway house conversions on targeted parcels along 48 Ave NW & North Haven Dr Introduce small scale commercial uses near the school

2 North Haven School

Promote Backyard Suite Incentive Program to eligible homeowners (Appendix A) MID TERM

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Nano Banana AI Generated North Haven Community Association, Warming Huts)

SHORT-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

Allow for incremental densification

Built footprint coverage increase of 413% per parcel depending on typology

Leverage existing City and Federal incentive programs for backyard suites/laneway houses (Appendix A)

Additional families served per lot across all three built form scenarios

Introduce small scale commercial or services near community facilities

Expanded housing diversity supporting multigenerational and aging-in-place needs

Improve the public realm and pedestrian connections

Commercial/ local businesses introduced at ground level

Intervention Site II: Thorneycroft Dr NW, Northmount Dr NW and 4th St.

1 5 Northmount Dr NW

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2 5

3 6

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Intervention Site II (Map 5.1.9) LIVE/WORK UNITS

5 COMMERCIAL ON GROUND

2 FRESHCO (GROCERY STORE)

6 APARTMENTS

7 OPEN SPACE/ PROGRAMMING

GREENVIEW PLAZA

4 OPEN SPACE

Thus, creating a space that can accommodate access to food, activated frontages and a third place. KEY PLAN

53 Ave NW

Corridor scale mixed-use intensification and Activating Open Space with Commercial Uses The Thorncliffe-Greenview node targets the underutilized Safeway commercial site at Thorneycroft Dr NW, Northmount Dr NW and 4th St.

4th St

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site II: Precedents 2

2 6

Mixed Used Residential, Calgary AB

Live/Work - 4plex, Calgary AB Source: https://www.gravityarchitecture.com/shaganappi-livework-4plex Gravity Architecture, Calgary, AB

Source: https://myuniversitydistrict.ca/blog/find-fresh-solutions-in-northwest-calgary-university-district-welcomes-save-on-foods/ University District, Calgary, AB,

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Temporary Programming

Intervention Site II: Precedents Seasonal Activation

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Killarney Pop Plaza, Calgary AB

River Hall, Calgary AB

Source: https://www.gravityarchitecture.com/shaganappi-livework-4plex Gravity Architecture, Calgary, AB

Source: https://airecommune.com/en/projects/river-hall/ City of Calgary, Downtown Strategy, Calgary, AB | Air Commune

Placemaking

Wellington Street Pedestrian, Montreal QB

Seasonal Activation

“Meanwhile We Still Dream” Warming Huts, Winnipeg MB

Source: https://www.promenadewellington.com/en/evenement/summer-pedestrianization-of-the-well/ Montreal, Montreal, QB

Source: https://www.warminghuts.com/gallery/14/2023 Warming Huts, Winnipeg, MB

LIVE/WORK UNITS

RESIDENTIAL USES

Cafe / Restaurants /Bakery Gym / Workout Studio Pharmacy / Health

Apartment Studio, 1 , 2 Bedroom Live/Work

FRESH CO. (GROCERY)

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COMMERCIAL USES

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES

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6 2 6

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RETAIL FRONTAGE

W eN Av 4 5

Thorneycroft Dr NW

W rN tD un o m rth No

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Massing II (Map 5.1.10)

LIVE/WORK UNITS

5 COMMERCIAL ON GROUND

2 FRESHCO (GROCERY STORE)

6 APARTMENTS

7 OPEN SPACE/ PROGRAMMING

GREENVIEW PLAZA

4 OPEN SPACE

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Intervention Site II: Thorneycroft Dr NW, Northmount Dr NW and 4th St. This site focuses on having ground-level retail spaces, access to food amenities for the community and mixedused residential buildings. This design interventions also captures the importance of having active frontages to support pocket parks and or open spaces with small-scale commercial and improved street facing landscaping while increasing density.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Thorneycroft Dr NW

AFTER

Intervention II - Alternative View (Sketch Up, Enscape and NanoBanana Enhanced) Developed by Catherine Mtabaji

BEFORE

AFTER 96

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Canopy/ Covered Furniture

Access to grocery store

Plaza provides space for activation and programming Atmospheric Lighting options

Ample diverse seating

Family Friendly

Pop Up Plaza Area (Busking, Local Eats, Artisans)

Safeway Lot, Northmount Dr NW & 4th St

AFTER

Intervention II (Sketch Up) Developed by Catherine Mtabaji

BEFORE 97

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Increase in residential units within community Increased tree canopy Opportunity for fun and strategic placemaking

More Food & Beverage Options

Low-Imoact Design Soft Landscaping

Safeway Lot, Northmount Dr NW & 4th St Thorneycroft Dr NW

AFTER

Intervention II (SketchUp) Developed by Catherine Mtabaji

BEFORE

AFTER 98

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Bike Parking Acess to Residence

Acess to Residence

Temporary Activation Site Rotating/Flex Commercial Stall

Urban Furniture Local Businesses

Grocery Store

Retain existing Canopy

Temporary Activation

Bike Parking

Safeway Lot, Northmount Dr NW & 4th St Thorneycroft Dr NW

AFTER

Intervention II (SketchUp) Developed by Catherine Mtabaji

BEFORE

AFTER 99

Phasing & Implementation SHORT TERM 2

Northmount Dr NW

MID TERM

Advance mixed-use redevelopment of the Safeway site

4 54 Ave NW W rN D ft ro yc ne or Th

ACTIVATION AND PROGRAMMING PILOTS

2 MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

4 RESIDENTIAL BUILDOUT

Buildout of residential units w/ commercial on ground Intergration of intervention node with the rest of the community

Phasing Site II (Map 5.1.11)

Plaza construction with permanent public realm improvements (canopy, seating, lighting, tree canopy) LONG TERM

53 Ave NW

Introduce temporary programming and seasonal placemaking pilots in the existing Safeway parking lot Begin community engagement on plaza and mixed use vision

4th St

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Sketchup, Enscape, NanoBanana

SHORT-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

Encourage local businesses, artisan activity on the Safeway parking lot

Increased residential units within Thorncliffe-Greenview commuity

Apply low impact design and soft landscaping to improve public realm ready for build out

Retained food access anchor with improved access and public access

Introduce live/work units along street with active frontages

Year round activation to support community and new comers as a gathering space

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open House | Photo Credit: Catherine Mtabaji

Open House Feedback | Intervention I & II During the Open House, the interventions for their communities received positive feedback. The community members were appreciative of the different activation and programming ideas, single-family to commercial and multiplexes;

community members see this as a great way to envision their neighbourhood in response to Calgary’s future growth and for future generations. Members of the community association found the design concepts to be a 102

sufficient response to their concerns, raised throughout this design process and the public engagement session.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Policy Recommendations & Urban Design Guidelines | Intervention I & II 1. New development shall support transition away from single-detached residences towards a mix of housing typologies which include but not limited to duplexes, fourplexes, row houses, townhouses, laneway houses and mixeduse residential that is proportional to the scale and neighbourhood character. 2. Ground-floor commercial uses on neighbourhood corridors shall be limited in scale to serve local daily needs and shall not require large surface parking fields. 3. Laneway housing shall be designed to maximize existing infrastructure, including existing lane access and rearyard setbacks. 4. Multiplex conversions of existing singledetached dwellings are encouraged where existing parcel size is more than 300m2 and where existing built fabric can be adapted. 5. Missing middle housing shall be designed to facilitate current neighbourhood scale and character that is compatible with surrounding singledetached homes.

6. All new developments on community corridors shall provide active ground floor frontages. Active frontages comprise of entrances, windows and frontage facades that are a transparency of 50–70% glazing at ground level when facing public street or open space. (Re-thinking Design Strategies for Street-level Frontages | Cities People Love, n.d.)

9. The streetscape along redevelopment sites shall be upgraded with canopy trees, low impact design (soft landscaping) along building setback using a mix perennial groundcover and native shrubs.

7. Seasonal activation and temporary programming shall be permitted and encouraged in community associations’ sites, Safeway parking lot, with the following conditions: a. Temporary structures, market stalls, food trucks, activation on public open spaces. b. Temporary signage for activation events should be permitted and immediate removal after event is required. 8. All parcels with rear lane access that meet incentive and program requirements may wish to apply for said laneway or secondary suites incentives or programs with qualifying amounts to a maximum of $45,000 per eligble homeowner (Appendix A).

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Northmount Dr

Thorncliffe School

Thorncliffe D r

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

54 A ve N W

Intervention Site III (Map 5.1.12)

EXISTING PLAYGROUND

2 OPEN SPACE 3

5 COMMUNITY GARDEN 6 CAFE / WORKSHOP STUDIO

4-STOREY APARTMENT

4 3-STOREY CO-HOUSING

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Intervention Site III: Thorncliffe School Site (Northmount Dr & Thorncliffe Dr) An Age-friendly, low-rise community that supports aging in place through shared spaces, adaptable housing, and strong social connectivity. The project can be implemented through a phased redevelopment approach that leverages public land and encourages intergenerational living.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site III: Precedents Site Size: 10.850m2

Site Size: 10.850m2

56 Homes

18 Homes

detached villas townhouses apartments

Common Woods Eco-Neighbourhood - Amersfoot, Netherlands

Prairie Sky Co-Housing - Tuxedo Park, Calgary, Alberta

*Common Woods by Space&Matter

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site III: Precedents

Studios + Workshops - Mount Pleasant, Calgary

Shared Open Spaces

Community + Micro-Commercial Space

Integrated Pedestrain Pathways

Community Gardens *Common Woods by Space&Matter

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site III: Thorncliffe School Site (Northmount Dr & Thorncliffe Dr)

THORNCLIFFE SCHOOL Nor thm oun tD r

SHARED PARK SPACE

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS

CENTRAL COURTYARD

EXISTING PLAYGROUND

COMMUNAL ROOFTOP DECK

Built Form

4-STOREY APARTMENT

1 2

THIRD SPACE COMMERCIAL USES

6 6

(1) 4-storey apartment building (8) townhouse / rowhouse blocks, 3-storey

SHARED KITCHEN SPACE e iff cl rn o Th

3-STOREY ROWHOUSING

MAINTAINING EXISTING TREES URBAN CANOPY STREET

Density & Units ~60 units ~20 units/ha 2.5 HA

Land Use Existing Land Use: S-CS (designed for community, educational, and limited recreational uses, etc.)

Intervention Site III (Map 5.1.13)

OPEN SPACE / PROGRAMMING

5 APARTMENT SENIOR-LIVING RESIDENCE

2 COMMUNITY GARDEN

6 CO-HOUSING RESIDENCE

7 MICRO-CAFE AND WORKSHOP SPACE

NATURE TRAIL PATHWAY

4 OPEN SPACE

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

AFTER

Thorncliffe School Site (Northmount Dr & Thorncliffe Dr) Intervention III

BEFORE

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Intervention Site IV: Main Street & Transit Corridor (Centre St N & Northmount Dr)

Centre St N

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Northmount Dr

4 3

Pedestrian Street

54 Av eN W

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association

55 Av eN W

Underground Parking

Toboggan Hill Slope

3 4

Intervention Site II| (Map 5.1.14)

INTERGENERATIONAL LIVING

5 COMMERCIAL ON GROUND

2 GROUND LEVEL RESTAURANTS / CAFES

6 RESIDENTIAL

7 OPEN SPACE / PROGRAMMING

RETAIL FRONTANGE

4 POCKET PLAZA

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This intervention reimagines the Centre Street and Northmount Drive corridor as a vibrant, transit-oriented main street anchored by the future Green Line LRT station. The intervention introduces mid-rise mixed-use development with active ground-floor retail, intergenerational housing, and fine-grain commercial frontages to support daily needs within walking distance.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site IV: Precedents

Intergenerational Living - Portland Oregan

Mixed-Use Commercial - University District, Calgary, Alberta

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Intervention Site IV: Precedents

West District Masterplan Street - Calgary, Alberta *Project by CIvicWorks

Small-Scale Commerical - Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta

Pocket Plaza - Kensington, Calgary, Alberta *Project by RNDSQR

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*Project by O2 Design + Planning

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES

Intervention Site IV: Main Street & Transit Corridor (Centre St N & Northmount Dr)

12-STOREY MIXED USE COMMERCIAL 12-STOREY MIXED USE COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES

2 FLOORS COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE / USE

Density & Units ~350-500 units

GROUND LEVEL RETAIL FRONTAGE

100-200 units / hectar TERRACE & UNDERGROUND PARKING

STREETTREES AS NOISE & VISUAL BARRIER MCKNIGHT LRT STATION

THORNCLIFFE GREENVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

TRANSFORMATION TO PEDESTRIAN STREET

Tobaggon Hill Existing Slope

Intervention Site II| (Map 5.1.15)

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Density aligns with Calgary TOD Guidelines for station-area development: mixed-use development within 600 m of transit stations.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

AFTER

Centre St N Intervention IV

BEFORE

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

4 4 2

2 3 2

FUTURE LRT + SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE

2 COMMERICAL RETAIL

ACHORING

Phasing Diagram | Intervention IV

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PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL FOCUS

SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL FOCUS

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SHORT TERM (0–5 YEARS) ENABLING MIXED-USE ZONING AND UPGRADING PUBLIC REALM STREETSCAPE Redesignate key parcels to MU-1 / MU-2 to enable mixed-use development Upgrade public realm with wider sidewalks, trees, lighting, and crossings in coordination with Green Line LRT delivery

MID TERM (5–15 YEARS)

INCREMENTAL REDEVELOPMENT

LONG TERM (20-30 YEARS) FULLY BUILT OUT AS A TRANSIT-ORIENTED MAIN STREET WITH HIGHER DENSITY AND COMPLETE PUBLIC REALM

Redevelop sites into 8-12 storey mixed-use buildings

Complete 8–12 storey mixed-use buildings near the LRT station

Establish continuous active frontage along Centre Street

Complete main street frontage and urban plaza connections

Consolidate parcels and shift parking + servicing to rear lanes

Finalize a high-quality pedestrian realm with plazas, trees, and amenities

Provide 3–5 m front setbacks to accommodate pocket plazas, seating, pedestrian spill-out and landscape buffers

Phasing Strategy | Intervention IV This phased implementation strategy outlines a gradual transition toward a transit-oriented main street along Centre Street. Short-term actions focus on enabling mixed-use zoning and

enhancing the public realm, followed by mid-term incremental redevelopment to establish active frontages and higher-density forms.

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In the long term, the corridor evolves into a fully built-out, walkable main street with integrated transit, complete streetscape design, and a vibrant mix of residential and commercial uses.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open House | Photo Credit: Bridgette Crabbe

Open House Feedback | Intervention III The senior co-housing proposal was received positively for its innovative approach to aging in place, particularly within the Canadian context where this model remains underexplored.

It was noted for its strength in intergenerational connection, and community-based living, moving beyond conventional senior housing typologies.

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Further exploration could focus on partnerships with public or non-profit housing providers to ensure feasibility and scalability within Calgary’s planning framework.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open House | Photo Credit: Bridgette Crabbe

Open House Feedback | Intervention IV The Main Street intervention was well received for its alignment with transitoriented development principles and its potential to transform Centre Street into a more active, pedestrian-oriented corridor.

residents expressed and appreciated the emphasis on mixed-use development, improved streetscape conditions, and the creation of a more vibrant public realm.

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Further development of the proposal could include more detailed consideration of built form transitions, phasing relative to the Green Line LRT, and strategies to support small businesses and local economic resilience over time.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Policy Recommendations & Urban Design Guidelines | Intervention III & IV 1. Co-housing developments shall be permitted on City-owned and underutilized institutional lands, prioritizing locations within walking distance (≤800m) of transit and daily services to support aging in place. 2. Co-housing shall integrate a mix of private units and shared amenities to promote social interaction, and intergenerational living. 3. All co-housing developments shall incorporate universal and accessibility design standards, including step-free access and adaptable units to support long-term aging in place. 4. Main Street corridors shall prioritize mixed-use development with active ground-floor commercial uses and residential above, scaled to 8-12 storeys to align with neighbourhood context.

6. Streetscapes shall be redesigned as complete streets, incorporating widened sidewalks, street trees, seating, and cycling infrastructure to enhance walkability and accessibility for all ages. 7. Small-scale commercial uses (e.g., cafés, local retail, services) shall be permitted within residential areas near co-housing sites to support daily needs within a 5–10 minute walk. 8. Phased implementation strategies shall align the Main Street development with the Green Line LRT, prioritizing early activation of public realm infrastructure and through temporary uses (markets, pop-ups, community programming).

5. Active frontages shall be required along Main Street and facing the street, with fine-grain retail units to support pedestrian activity.

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OPEN SPACE 5.2 CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

OPEN SPACE

To create interconnected green systems and pedestrian-oriented neighbourhoods that preserve the natural resources and cultural identity of existing communities, while promoting active transportation and enhancing community resilience and sense of place.

Photo Source: Discover Long Island New York Station Yards Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, US

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OPEN SPACE ISSUE

OPPORTUNITY

FRAGMENTED OPEN SPACE PATHWAYS

GREEN SPACE NETWORKS

STEEPER SLOPES

MANY UNUTILIZED GREEN SPACES

STRONGER WIND SPEEDS FROM NORTH AND WEST IN WINTER

TRAFFIC INCIDENTS AND WINTER SAFETY WEAK PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY AND NOSE CREEK LACK OF PARK FACILITIES LACK OF PUBLIC REALM ON CENTRAL ST

THE FUTURE GREEN LINE PUBLIC TRANSIT

CONSTRAINT

HIGH SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY

CENTRAL LOCATION: FOR ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN + AIRPORT + UNIVERSITY POTENTIAL MAIN STREETS (64 AVE, 4 ST, NORTHMOUNT DR NW, EDMONTON TRAIL, CENTRE ST) Issues, Opportunities and Constraints (Table 5.2.1)

Concept Goal: To create interconnected green systems and pedestrian-oriented neighbourhoods that preserve the natural resources and cultural identity of existing communities, while promoting active transportation and enhancing community resilience and sense of place.

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OPEN SPACE STRATEGIES In this chapter, we outline the strategies that respond to the site analysis issues identified previously, while also suggesting priority locations for initial implementation.

Photo Credit: Shiang-Yun Huang

OPEN SPACE 64 Ave NE

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Open Space Strategies

2. CREATE A PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED STREETSCAPE NETWORK 3. ACTIVATE OPEN SPACES AND IDENTIFY FUTURE GROWTH AREAS

Centre St N

4 St NE

4 St NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

1. ENHANCE CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE TRAIL NETWORKS AND OPEN SPACES

Strategies Summary Map (Figure 5.2.2)

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1. Enhance Connectivity Between the Trail Networks & Open Spaces

64 Ave NE LAYCOCK PARK NOSE HILL PARK

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EGERTS PARK

Centre St N

GARDEN

NOSE CREEK

The first step is to enhance connections between trails and open spaces (Nose Creek and Nose Hill Park) for residents To improve the trail network by integrating with the current system To improve accessibility for residents to the park and increase open space utilization

McKnight Blvd NW

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Strategy Map (Figure 5.2.3) SITE BOUNDARY EXISTING PATHWAYS 1 PRIORITY PATHWAYS 2 PRIORITY PATHWAYS 3 PRIORITY PATHWAYS

E il N Tra

GARDEN

4 St NW

Northmount Dr NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Trail and Open Space Precedents The precedents explore how trail networks can be enhanced through safer bike lane design and green infrastructure implementation.

Egert’s Park Trails Photo Credit: Shiang-Yun Huang

Nose Creek Trails Photo Credit: Shiang-Yun Huang

TRAILS NETWORK Off-Street Trail Photo Source: City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Name: Avenues Mermoz et Pinel Location: Lyon, France

On-Street Trail Photo Source: Tighe & Bond Project Name: Western Ave / Halvorson Deisgn Studio Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Integrate the existing trail corridor into the complete trail network, ensuring seamless linkage and continuous accessibility to natural recreational destinations.

2. Create A Pedestrian-Oriented Streetscape Network

64 Ave NE

NOSE HILL PARK

Blackthorn Rd NW

Identify and redefine the road and street hierarchy

Northmount Dr NW

Create a walkable community through a streetscape network providing improved connectivity and public amenities.

MCKNIGHT BLVD N

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Centre St N

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4 St NW

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Transit Corridor LRT Route or BRT Route Higher Density and Mixed Use Higher Traffic Flow Active Ground Floors Bike and Pedestrian Pathways

Arterial Road McKnight Blvd NW

E tN 4S

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Higher Traffic Flow Pedestrian Crosswalk

Green Boulevard Mainly Traffic Flow Medium Density and Mixed Use Active Ground Floors Bike and Pedestrian Pathways

Neighbourhood Street Medium Traffic Flow Medium Density and Mixed Use Active Ground Floors Pedestrian First Bike and Pedestrian Pathways Outdoor Seating

Strategy Map (Figure 5.2.4) SITE BOUNDARY 1 PRIORITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR 2 PRIORITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR ARTERIAL INTERVENTION

1 PRIORITY GREEN BLVD 2 PRIORITY GREEN BLVD

1 PRIORITY SHARED ST 2 PRIORITY SHARED ST

1 PRIORITY NEIGHBOUR ST 2 PRIORITY NEIGHBOUR ST

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Shared Street Low Traffic Flow Medium to Low Density Pedestrian First Bike and Pedestrian Pathways

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Pedestrian-Oriented Streetscape Network Precedents The precedents explore different types of streets and how they are designed to improve pedestrian crossing and walking experiences, as well as safety for pedestrians on high traffic volume streets. Transit Corridor Photo Source: Google Earth Project Name: Washington Ave SE Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Arterial Road Photo Source: Google Earth Project Name: 12th Avenue Redevelopment Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA

PEDESTRIAN FIRST Neighbourhood Street Photo Source: The Royal Melbourne Hospital Project Name: Lygon Street Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Shared Street Photo Source: Google Earth Project Name: Wiesendangerstrasse street Location: Zürich, Switzerland

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Create a pedestrian-oriented streetscape network and establish a comprehensive cycling system to promote sustainable mobility.

3. Activate Open Spaces and Identify Future Growth Areas

64 Ave NE LAYCOCK PARK

NOSE HILL PARK

McKnight Blvd NW

Activate small-scale pocket parks with more engaging design and community activity opportunities Identify future locations for open spaces EXISTING PASSIVE ACTIVITIES

ACTIVE ACTIVITIES

NOSE CREEK

PLAYGROUNDS

PARK

OUTDOOR SKATING RINK

OFF LEASH DOG PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN

CITY OF CALGARY TOBOGGAN

PARKS FACILITIES

SPORTS FIELDS

PICNIC TABLE

SOCCER

BENCH

BASEBALL BASKETBALL

Strategy Map (Figure 5.2.5) SITE BOUNDARY NATURAL AREAS DESTINATION PARK PUBLIC PARK POCKET PARK LINEAR GREENWAY

E il N Tra

NOSE CREEK

E tN 4S

HEFFERNAN PARK

oot erf De

Northmount Dr NW

Centre St N

EGERTS PARK

4 St NW

W tN S 14

Provide current destination parks with amenities, such as street furniture or lighting

Blackthorn Rd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

DISC GOLF

SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVE POCKET PARKS PASSIVE POCKET PARKS LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION WITH THE STREET

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Proposed Activation

64 Ave NE

Park Bench

Picnic Table

Shade (Tree or Canopy)

String Lighting

Rink and Outdoor Lighting

Pop-up Plaza

Rain Garden, Bioswale

Public Art

Outdoor Gym

Seasonal Events

Sport field

Pump Tracks

Strategy Map (Figure 5.2.6)

Outdoor Bouldering

SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVE POCKET PARKS PASSIVE POCKET PARKS LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION WITH THE STREET

Park Signage

LAYCOCK PARK

NOSE HILL PARK

W tN S 14

G G

G I

EGERTS PARK

B H

PRIORITY

I C M K B

C N A

G G

HEFFERNAN PARK

NOSE CREEK

McKnight Blvd NW

E tN 4S

Centre St N

PRIORITY

4 St NW

A N

B A

J H

SITE BOUNDARY NATURAL AREAS DESTINATION PARK PUBLIC PARK POCKET PARK LINEAR GREENWAY

E il N Tra

Northmount Dr NW N

H F

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N B

Blackthorn Rd NW

Jo h Bl n L vd au NW rie

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Activate Open Spaces Precedents The precedents examine how green spaces are activated through trees, plants, furniture, and programming.

Passive Pocket Parks Photo Source: ArchDaily Project Name: Sankt Kjelds Square and Bryggervangen Location: Sterbro District of Copenhagen, Denmark

Active Pocket Parks Photo Source: City of Portland Project Name: Arleta Triangle Square Location: Portland, Oregon, USA

ACTIVATION Park Funiture Photo Source: APE Studio Project Name: Arosa Wave / APE Studio Location: Lake Obersee, Arosa, Switzerland

Yoga at the Station Plaza Photo Source: CNU Journal Project Name: Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Location: Orenco Station, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

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Activate underutilized open spaces while strategically identifying growth corridors to provide a diverse range of interconnected public realm types that support multiple recreational, social, and ecological functions.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Seasonal Events in Calgary To activate open spaces, we also researched events that have taken place in Calgary, exploring the possibility that similar programming could be replicated within the communities.

Spring - Lilac Festival Photo Source: DH Events

Fall - Pumpkins After Dark Photo Source: Curiocity

Summer - Night Markets Photo Source: Travel Alberta

Winter - Chinook Blast Photo Source: Livewire Calgary

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OPEN SPACE CONCEPTS & GUIDELINES The guidelines present how the strategies are applied to the communities. In the next chapter, two nodes — Egerts Park and ThorncliffeGreenview Community Open Space — will serve as the first two implementation sites, demonstrating the proposed strategies in practice. Potential funding sources for the project will also be suggested.

Photo Credit: Shiang-Yun Huang

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Canopy with Seats

Terrace Stairs Photo Source: Arkitera Project Name: Padre Renato Poblete River Park Location: Santiago, Chile

Photo Source: Hassell Project Name: Joynton Park / Hassell Location: Zetland, New South Wales, Australia

Sport Fields Photo Source: ArchDaily Smart Sports Park Ordos City, China

Bike Pump Tracks Photo Source: Parco della Costituzione Province of Padua, Italy

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Outdoor Climbing Photo Source: MASU Planning Project Name: Activity Landscape Kastrup Location: Tårnby, Denmark

Outdoor Gym Photo Source: Fitness Greenfields Project Name: Healthy Landscapes

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

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LL HI SE NO RK PA

Egerts Park Design Concept Existing Green Space Programs 8

1 Playground

3 Soccer

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2 Baseball

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NW Dr t of cr ey n or Th

11 2

8 Canopy with Seats

3 Norfolk Way NW

N PA OSE RK C RE EK

Tra ffo rd D rN W

5 Bike Pump Tracks 7 Outdoor Gym

9 Rd lk fo r No

4 Pickleball 6 Outdoor Climbing

Proposed Green Space Programs

Tr af fo rd

Dr NW

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Th or ne yc ro ft Dr NW

9 New Trails 10 Terrace Stairs 11 Basketball

NOSE H PARK ILL

Norfolk D r NW

OUTDOOR GYM

CANOPY WITH SEAT

NEW TRAILS

BIKE PUMP TRACKS Tham es Clo se NW

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

TERRACE STAIRS PLANTING NEW TREES

OUTDOOR GYM PICKLEBALL COURTS

CANOPY WITH SEATS

OUTDOOR CLIMBING

NW ay W lk o rf No

LAYCOCK PARK

Dr ford Traf

CREEK NOSE PARK

OUTDOOR GYM NW

BASKETBALL COURTS

EXISTING PROPOSED

Diagram Development by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.8)

Egerts Park Design Concept In this location, we will retain the natural character by maintaining a close connection to the natural environment.

For connectivity, we propose a new trail connection (yellow trails) to better connect with the nearby neighbourhoods.

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We will also expand the current programming with more diverse activities that people of all ages can engage in at Egerts Park.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

AFTER Canopy with Seats Outdoor Gym

Basketball New Trails

Park Signage

Terrace Stairs

Nose Hill

Bike Pump Tracks Planting New Trees

Lighting System

Outdoor Climbing

3D Modelling and Rendering Development by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.9) BEFORE Nose Hill

Egerts Park

Egerts Park Design Concept In this bird view, we see the implementation based on the topography of Egerts Park. We follow the existing trails to improve connectivity throughout the park. 137

Lighting will also be added to enhance safety, and signage will be introduced to better guide visitors through the area.

Outdoor Gym

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

A Park for All Ages

# North Haven # Basketball 🏀

# Egerts Park # Outdoor Gym 💪

⚽

# North Haven # Pickleball 🔥🔥

# North Haven # Bike Pump Tracks 🚴🏿

# Egerts Park # Terrace Stairs 🌲🌲

# Egerts Park # Soccer

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Lounge Lawn

Wellness Yard

Photo Source: National Geographic Project Name: Regents Park Location: London, UK

Photo Source: Piret Mélissa Project Name: Atelier Yoga

Lounge Lawn

Photo Source: Sasaki Project Name: Lounge Lawn Location: Shanghai, China

Social Yard

Photo Source: Bethesda Project Name: Rockville Town Square Location: Rockville, Maryland, US

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Photo Source: Lucharitos Project Name: Station Yards Location: Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, US

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Seasonal Plaza

Photo Source: Camp Coffee L'Anse Project Name: Lincoln Square Farmers Market Location: Chicago, Illinois, US

Seasonal Plaza

Photo Source: Alberta Hospitality Association Project Name: Inglewood Night Market Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Design Concept Northmount Dr NW

15 6

Community Centre

10 3 9

54 Av eN W

7 Wellness Yard

11 Lounge Lawn

8 Outdoor Gym

12 Social Yard

9 Canopy with Seats

13 Seasonal Plaza

Proposed Developments 15 Parking Entrance 12 Mixed Use Residential 13 Commercial Street 14 Multi-level Parkades

5 Sport Fields

Proposed Open Space Programs 6 Splash Plaza 10 New Pathways

4 Community Garden

3 Playground

Toboggan

2 Baseball

12 13

MCKNIGHT BLVD N

Existing Open Space Programs

Centre St N

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Taylo r Cr esce nt N E

Design Plan Development by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.10) 141

EG PA ERT RK S

SPLASH PLAZA HT IG KN D N C V M BL

MULTI-LEVEL PARKADE LOUNGE LAWN

No rth mo un tD rN W

ity un m e m ntr o C Ce

SOCIAL YARD

N St re nt e C

PLANTING NEW TREES

CANOPY WITH SEATS NEW TRAILS

CANOPY WITH SEATS

NEW TRAILS

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OUTDOOR GYM

E eN Av 54

WELLNESS YARD

OUTDOOR SEATING SEASONAL PLAZA

NOS PAR E CREE K K

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

EXISTING PROPOSED

Diagram Development by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.11)

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Design Concept In this location, we will enhance the urban life and vibrancy adjacent to the LRT Station by creating a new seasonal plaza that attracts people to this destination, offering both green space

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and vibrant urban life. For connectivity, a seamless connection from the LRT Station to mixed-use development and green spaces is key to the success of this project.

We will also expand the current southern area with a wellness yard and outdoor gym to offer more recreational opportunities.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

AFTER

Parkade

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community

LRT Station

Seasonal Plaza Signage Lounge Lawn

Social Yard

3D Modelling, Rendering, and Photoshop by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.12) BEFORE Thorncliffe-Greenview Community

Photo Credit: Shiang-Yun Huang

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Design Concept In this perspective view from the pedestrian level, we see the front of the LRT Station, with community buildings on the left. We propose design elements including lighting, the social yard, and a seasonal plaza adjacent to the community. 143

The existing parking lots will also be proposed as a multi-level parkade to reduce land occupied and provide more opportunities for development.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES Thorncliffe-Greenview 2026

A Place for All Seasons

# Spring In Thorncliffe-Greenview # MovieNight

3D Modelling, Rendering, and Photoshop by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.13)

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Vision

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES Thorncliffe-Greenview 2026

A Place for All Seasons

# Summer In Thorncliffe-Greenview # SummerMarkets

3D Modelling, Rendering, and Photoshop by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.14)

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Vision

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES Thorncliffe-Greenview 2026

A Place for All Seasons

# Winter In Thorncliffe-Greenview # Toboggan Is Fun # Where Is Spring 3D Modelling, Rendering, and Photoshop by Shiang-Yun Huang (Figure 5.2.15)

Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Open Space Vision

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open House / Photo Credit: Christie Page (Figure 5.2.16)

Open House Feedback for Open Space Community feedback on the open space strategy and concept design was largely positive. Residents echoed concerns consistent with our previous analysis, including disconnected trails, insufficient lighting in Egerts Park, and underutilized green spaces within the community.

They also liked the enhanced urban vibrancy proposed adjacent to the LRT Station. In response, the proposed recreational enhancements and park activation ideas were well received. Residents expressed support for extending programming with an outdoor gym and wellness centre. 147

It was also noted that portions of Egerts Park are currently used for sports practice. However, our proposal does not fully occupy the park; rather, it aims to activate underutilized areas while preserving existing uses, making implementation still feasible.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open Space Funding Recommendations

Activate YYC For creative uses of roads and mobility right of way. Projects must be open, accessible, and welcoming to the public.

Good Places For community projects and recurring programming in Calgary Brand new to Calgary this year, the Good Places Grant program funds both the physical transformation of public spaces—like adding seating, recreation, or murals The ongoing programming that keeps them active, such as events and community gatherings.

ClimateReadyYYC To help communities prepare for climate change impacts or prevent climate change. To build sustainable climate resilience in their communities by preventing or preparing for climate impacts. To help communities build climate resilience, especially for equity-deserving groups who are most affected.

The ENMAX Energizing Spaces Fund Replace Electrical Appliances in community spaces. Rink & Outdoor Lighting String Lighting to energize a community space To help ensure that Calgary’s community spaces can continue to enhance our neighbourhoods for many years to come.

Navacord Action Grants Anything that will engage or support communities.

Source: https://calgarycommunities.com/grants-funding/ (Figure 5.2.17) 148

We recommend Activate YYC (Federation of Calgary Communities) funding for the communities. We have listed suitable funding opportunities provided by Activate YYC on the left. They offer several funding programs well-suited for open space implementation, such as outdoor and rink lighting, climate change prevention, and creative uses of roads. These align with what the communities are looking for.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Open Space Design Guideline 1. To design at least one seasonal plaza adjacent to the LRT Station. 2. Provide facilities for all ages within the open spaces. 3. Enhance trail connectivity within the existing trail system while improving accessibility between neighbourhoods and parks. 4. Create a pedestrian-oriented streetscape network by providing safer pedestrian crossings and cycling infrastructure, both on and off the street. 5. Activate open spaces with multiple elements, such as lighting, programming, public art and park furnitures. 6. Prioritize implementation based on impact coverage and urgency levels for safety.

Priority Strategies Summary Map (Figure 5.2.18)

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MOBILITY 5.3 CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

MOBILITY To enhance neighbourhood safety and accessibility by implementing contextsensitive design measures that reduce vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian comfort, and support safe, convenient movement for all users.

Source: City of Calgary 151

MOBILITY ISSUES SEGMENTED PATH SYSTEM ACCESS TO COMMUNITIES (NORTH HAVEN & GREENV IEW CAR-ORIENTED INTERSECTIONS

OPPORTUNITIES IMPROVED STREETSCAPES PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED INTERSECTIONS COMPLETE PATHWAY SYSTEM

CONSTRAINTS TRAFFIC MOVING THROUGH THE COMMUNITIES ARTERIAL ROAD BOUNDARIES

COMPLETE TRANSITORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

TRAFFIC IN SCHOOL ZONES Table 5.3.1 Issues, Opportunities and Constraints

Concept Goal: To enhance neighbourhood safety and accessibility by implementing context-sensitive design measures that reduce vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian comfort, and support safe, convenient movement for all users.

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MOBILITY

STRATEGIES In this chapter, we outline the strategies that respond to the site analysis issues identified previously, while also suggesting priority locations for initial implementation.

Source: City of Calgary

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

CRESCENT RD NW

ERIN WOODS

Source: City of Calgary / NACTO

Curb Extensions

Narrow the roadway Shorten crossing distances Increase visbility between driver and pedestrian Prevents dangerous parking Calgary Precedents: N Haven Dr NW 17 Ave SW 2 Ave NW

2 AVE SE Source: Street Design Manual / Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association

CARBURN PARK

MEMORIAL DR NW

Source: City of Calgary / Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association

Raised Intersections / Crosswalks & Tactile Road Surfacing

Low-Impact Development / Bioswales / Boulevard Trees

Forces drviers to slow down

Makes the road feel narrower

Make pedestrians more prominent in drivers view

Act as curbside barrier in between pedestrians and vehicles

Improves accessibility for pedestrians Signal pedestrians have priority Calgary Precedents: 14 Ave SW & 6 St SW Marda Loop 154

Calgary Precedents: Currie Capitol Hill Inglewood/Ramsay

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Pedestrian and Bicycle Typologies

7 STSW

CRESCENT RD NW

Source: Biking in a Big City / Global News

Double Lane Bike Paths

37 STSW

7 STSW

2 AVE NW

Source: CityNews / Global News

Single Lane Bike Paths

EGERT’S PARK PATH

Source: Google Maps / Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association

Off-Street Pathway

24 AVE NW Source: Bike Calgary

Raised Pathway

DALHOUSIE Source: Google Maps

2ND ST NW Source: Google Maps

Alley Sidewalk

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Neighbourhood Greenway

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

VIVAYOUNGE ST BUS LANES Source: Metrolinx

MAJOR MACKENZIE STATION, YORK REGION, ONTARIO Source: Google Maps

Public Transit Bus Rapid Transit is an alternative to light rail that is cheaper to maintain and requires less up front captial. However, rapid transit is often located in the median of the road, where priority signalling can be easier and bus not have to compete with curb traffic.

This create the problem of getting people across hwat can be up several lanes of traffic to access public transit. The Major MacKenzie station in York Region, Ontario, Canada is designed to protect travellers through it’s island facing platforms

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This creates islands in the middle of the road, Where slower pedestrian only need to worry about crossing one flow of traffic at a time.

MOBILITY

CONCEPTS & GUIDELINES This section presents node interventions within the four communities to demonstrate the implementations , design and policy recommendations.

Source: Komoot

MOBILITY Connection Communities Four ‘Streetscpae Masterplans’ have been created to implement the mobility strategies online in this docuement. The following plans are:

NOSE HILL PARK 64 AVE NW

CENTRE ST TRANSIT CORRIDOR CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

NW BL VD

CENTRE ST N

4 ST NW

LA UR IE JO HN

MCKNIGHT BLVD GREENIFICATION EK NOSE CRE

14 ST NW

MCKNIGHT BLVD NW

EDMONTON TR NW

N HAVEN DR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

Map 5.3.1 Mobility concepts summary map.

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W TR N

HILLTO CREEK PATHWAY

OT RFO DEE

NORTHMOUNT DR NW

N Haven Dr Streetscape Improvements McKnight Blvd Greenification Hill to Creek Pathway Centre St N Transit Corridort

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

14 ST NW

Redirection of traffic via 14 St NW and 64 Ave NW vs. McKnight Blvd N

NORQUAY DR NW

MAP 5.3.5

E AV 56

NE SBI TT R NWD

14 ST NW

LK O RF NO

MAP 5.3.4

NORSEMAN RD NW

.6 5.3 AP M

NINGA RD NW

48 AV EN W

NIPIWAN CRES NW

BL VD

DR NW N CROED ES EG NW G

LA UR IE

HA VE N

N CR IPIW ES A NWN

JO HN

N CR AM ES AK NWA

N CROED ES EG NW G

N NWELSO N

MAP 5.3.3

Map 5.3.2 N Haven Dr Streetscape Improvments. Highlights are the areas reccommend to prioritize for improvements.

N Haven Dr Streetscape Improvments Due to the difference in traffic volume at John Laurie Blvd / McKnight Blvd and 48 Ave, it was decided to leave the intersection as is. Instead, to improve the flow of traffic leaving North Haven heading east, traffic will be guided north via 14 St NW and 64 Ave NW.

To address concerns of increased traffic and speeding along North Haven Dr, streetscape improvements have been implemented to prevent concerns of the community

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The primary streetscape feature used is curb extensions, which decrease the size of lanes and intersections and encourage drivers to reduce speed. It also promotes pedestrian safety by descerasing the length of crosswalks.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

MAP 5.3.3

Sidewalk (1.8 m)

Curb (0.3 m) Parking Lane (2.5 m)

Low-Impact Development Exisiting Trees

14 ST NW

Driving Lane (3.0 m)

NORQUAY DR NW

Boulevard (2.3 m)

N HAVEN DR NW

A B

12 m Corner Radius

Tactile Surfacing

New Boulevard Trees

NAMAKA CRES NW

5 m Corner Radius

Map 5.3.3 14 St NW to Namaka Cres NW. This area acts as the southern gateway to North Haven.

14 St NW to Namak Cres NW A

Curb extensions aim to reduce the speed of vehicles entering the community. Because it hosts a bus route, the corner maintains a larger radius.

To maintain low speeds, curb extensions between Norquay Rd NW and Namaka Cres NW force vehicles to proceed slowly and with caution.

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New trees give the illusion of a ‘narrower’ road, encouraging vehicles to slow down.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

NO RQ DR UAY NW

MAP 5.3.4 Pick-up/Drop-off Zone

Sidewalk (1.8 m)

Boulevard (6.8m)

Curb (0.3 m)

NIPIWAN CRES NW

BB AA

Driving Lane (3.0 m)

Raised Intersection with tactile pavement

NORTH HAVEN SCHOOL

NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

48 AV EN W

Low-Impact Development

Tactile Surfacing

Map 5.3.4 Nipiwan Cres NW to Nesbitt Rd NW. This area could be considers the ‘heart’ of the community, thus being recommended to improvements.

Nipiwan Cres NW to Nesbitt Rd NW D

The intersection of N Haven Dr and Nipiwan Cres marks the beginning of the North Haven school zone, with painted-hatched and brick crosswalks.

N Haven Dr and Norquay Rd become a raised intersection to promote pedestrian safety for school children. It is also surfaced with pavers to discourage speeding through the intersection. 161

Being the ‘center’ of North Haven, N Haven Dr and 48 Ave is treated with brick sidewalks.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES SECTION AA

SECTION BB 24 M

24 M

RIGHT-OF-WAY

1.8 M

2.3 M

0.3 M

2.5 M

Sidewalk moved to edge of ROW

2.5 M

0.3 M

2.3 M

1.8 M

6.8 M

0.3 M

6.8 M

1.8 M

Brick Pavers

Widened boulevard & sidewalk

Low-Impact Development 0M

Figure 5.3.1 Sections of N Haven Dr. Section AA shows the typical road while Section BB show the street where curb extensions are reccomended.

BEFORE

AFTER

WITHOUTTREES

WITH TREES

Figure 5.3.2 Before and after of the eastern intersection of Norquay Dr NW and N Haven Dr NW. Streetscape improvements include a raised intersection with tactile surfacing and curb extensions.

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

A RD NING

Low-Impact Development

Location of old bus trap

Exisiting Trees

N HAVEN DR

N RD SEMA NOR

MAP 5.3.5

NW WAY FOLK NOR

D ITT R NESB

Tactile Surfacing

Map 5.3.5 Nesbitt Rd / Ninga Rd NW to Norfolk Way NW / Norseman Rd NW.

Nesbitt Rd / Ninga Rd NW to Norfolk Way NW / Norseman Rd NW The bus trap in North Haven has long been a point of contention. Installed to prevent commuters from cutting through the community from 14 St NW, it also isolated North Haven from Upper North Haven. By removing the bus trap, not only does it alleviate congestion from the John Laurie / McKnight Blvd and 48 Ave NW intersection, but it also creates a consistent main street to unify North Haven.

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Tactile Surfacing

Exisiting Trees

57 AVE NW

MAP 5.3.6

New traffic lights

N HAVEN DR NW

Boulevard (7.3 m)

NORFOLK DR NW

56 AVE NW

12 m Corner Radius

14 ST NW

Sidewalk (1.8 m)

Low-Impact Development

Curb (0.3 m)

Turning Lane (3.0 m) Turning Lane (3.0 m) Median Lane (1.4 m)

Map 5.3.6 56 Ave NW to 14 St NW. This area acts as the northern gateway to North Haven.

56 Ave NW to 14 St NW The northern intersection of North Haven Dr and 14 St NW is the focal point for vehicular traffic in the streetscape improvements. To improve flow and accommodate increased traffic, traffic lights are installed. This not only aids traffic heading east via 14 St NW / 64 Ave NW, but also provides an alternative exit from the southern intersection of North Haven Dr NW and 14 St NW for those travelling south.

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SHORT TERM (0–5 YEARS) IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW THROUGH NORTH HAVEN Removal of the Bus Trap in between Nesbitt Rd / Ninga Rd and Norfolk Way and Norseman Rd Installation of traffic lights at the northern intersection of 14 St NW and N Haven Dr NW Determine the priority of each intersection along N Haven Dr

MID TERM (5–15 YEARS)

LONG TERM (20-30 YEARS) COMPLETE STREETSCAPING

STREETSCAPING

Start construction of streetscape improvements

Complete streetscaping at every intersection along N Haven Dr

Add streetscape improvments as funding is available

Temporary measure moved to other intersection through the community

Relocate temporary streetscaping measures to other intersection once permnament meausure are complete

Use temporary streetscaping measures as needed

Phasing Strategy | N Haven Dr Streetscape Improvments

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55 AV EN W

54 AV EN W

RD NW

TACHE AVE NW

BLACKTHORN DR NW

59 AVE NW

NORTHMOUNT DR NW

MC KNIGHT BLVD NW

TH OR NC RE ST

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

CENTRE ST N

56 AVE NE

64 AVE NE

60 AVE NE

MAP 5.3.8

Map 5.3.7 Centre St N Transit Corridor.

Centre St N Transit Corridor G

To optimize flow for both vehicular traffic and public transit, the Green Line is tunnelled underneath McKnight Bvld. Identified as a transit corridor, Centre St is reduced to 2 lanes of traffic to prioritize pedestrians and public transit.

North access to Centre Cres is closed.

Corner radii at Centre St and 64 Ave are decreased to slow vehicles turning left and decrease the size of the intersection

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McKnight Station Area Improvements prioritize pedestrian access to station platforms/ A new crosswalk is built just west of Centre St and 64 Ave. The crosswalk has a pedestrian island, reducing the crossing distances to under 7 metres.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

55 AV EN E

NORTHMOUNT DR NW

MAP 5.3.8 Road Pavers

Red Concrete FUTURE STATION EXTENSION AREA

40 km/h ‘station zone’ speed limit

MCKNIGHT STATION AREA

CENTRE ST N

DD Bus Lane (3.6 m)

Future Crosswalk

Median (3.6 m)

Boulevard (2.5 m) Pathway (2 x 1.5 m)

Pedestrian Islands

56 AVE NE

Driving Lane (3.6 m)

THORNCLIFFE GREENVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & RECREATION CENTRE

Map 5.3.8 McKnight Station Area. Significant improvements are proposed to ensure pedestrian comfort and safety when accessing the station.

McKnight Area Station

The Green Line McKnight Station becomes an important node in Thorncliffe. To highlight the priority of Centre St’s transit corridor designation, several streetscaping features have been implemented to prioritize public transit and pedestrians over vehicular traffic.

The main feature is reducing Center Street to two lanes of traffic, as is done further south. This allows for a wider boulevard between sidewalks and the street and creates space for a new multi-use pathway

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Other features, such as a new ‘station zone’ speed limit, road paver for tactile road surfaces, and pedestrian islands, all promote pedestrian safety.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SECTION CC

SECTION DD 30 M

30 M

RIGHT-OF-WAY

O N

1.8 M

SIDEWALK MOVED TO EDGE OF ROW

0.5 M

3.6 M

0.5 M

RED CONCRETE

1.5 M 1.5 M

1.8 M

NEW MULTIUSE PATHWAY

SIDEWALK MOVED TO EDGE OF ROW

ROAD PAVERS

3.6 M

RED CONCRETE

Because there are two lanes, soft curbs are placed between the bus lanes and the traffic lanes. This allows the continuation of traffic flow in the bus lane should there be a disruption in the normal lane.

1.5 M

NEW MULTIUSE PATHWAY

ROAD PAVERS

Figure 5.3.3 Centre St N Sections. Section CC showing the typical street. Section DD showing the station area.

Multi-tiered lighting provides street lighting at both vehicular and pedestrian scales.

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Reduced number of lanes encourages vehicles to reduce speed

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

CENTRE A ST NE

MCKNIGHT BLVD NW

TREL LE DR

NW RD P

S ON SIM

4 ST NW

FUTURE PATHWAY

MCKNIGHT BLVD NE

NOSE CREEK

TR NE EDMONTON

RD NW GREENVIEW

FUTURE PATHWAY

CENTRE ST N

LAY CO CK DRN W

1 ST NE

MAP 5.3.10

Map 5.3.9 McKnight Blvd N Greenification. S

McKnight Blvd Greenification P

Construction of a new crosswalk with a 6 metre pedestrian island. Aligns with the proposed pathway connecting the Egerts’ Park pathway with the Highland Park pathwaysm

Intersection improvements at Center St N and McKnight Blvd N reduce crosswalk lengths to under 10 metres.

Installation of traffic lights at Edmonton Tr NE and Greenview Rd NE to improve access to the community

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The sidewalk on the south side of McKnight Blvd has been relocated to the middle of the boulevard between McKnight Blvd NE and 48 Ave NE. This creates separation from pedestrian and vehicular traffic along McKnight Blvd.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Centre St N & McKnight Blvd Improvements RD NW

MAP 5.3.10

S ON SIM

TA UT ON

Sidewalk (1.8 m)

Driving Lane (3.3m)

CENTRE ST N

2 ST NW

NW RD

Relocation of existing utilities

Boulevard (2.5m)

Driving Lane (3.3m)

However, by moving each direction of flow of traffic clloser to the edge of the right-of-way, pedestrian islands can be added crosswalk any flow of traffic.

Median (6m) Native Landscaped Median FUTURE PATHWAY

MCKNIGHT BLVD NW

New Boulevard Trees 1 ST NW

FUTURE PATHWAY

DR NW OCK LAYC

The intersection of Centre St N and McKnight Blvd N is one of the busier intersection within North Haven / Thorncliffe -Greenview. There are already little that can be done to improvement intersections.

Pedestrian Islands

Map 5.3.10 Centre St N and McKnight Blvd N intersection improvements. Also show the proposed crosswalk west of the intersection.

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This reduces the crossing distance to under 10 metres, Greatly reducing the risk between and person and a car.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SECTION EE

McKnight Blvd Improvements The greenification of McKnight Boulevard N aims to transform the corridor from a barren, vehicle-dominated roadway characterized by high speeds into a more complete and urban boulevard. This includes introducing continuous tree planting, enhanced streetscaping, and improved pedestrian environments to soften the roadway’s visual and physical dominance.

1.5 M

3.6 M

3.3 M

EXPANDED BOULEVARD

3.3 M

2.5 M

3.3 M

1.5 M

NEW / EXPANDED MEDIAN WITH NAITIVE LANDSCAPING

Figure 5.3.4 Section EE showing the general configuration of McKnight Blvd N

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The intent is to create a more comfortable and attractive public realm that better supports walking, cycling, and transit use, while also improving environmental performance through increased canopy cover and urban greening.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SHORT TERM (0–5 YEARS) STUDIES AND TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS

Conduct traffic studies along McKnight Blvd, 4 St Nw, and Edmonton Tr NE Conduct technical assessments to determine where utilities are located and estimate the cost of relocated is necessary

MID TERM (5–15 YEARS) LANE RECONFIGURATIONS

Widen the median along McKnight Blvd Relocate any utilities if necessary Start tree planting once lane reconfiguration is complete

Installation of traffic lights at Edmonton Tr NE and Greenview Rd NE

Phasing Strategy | McKnight Blvd Greenification

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LONG TERM (20-30 YEARS) PATHWAY CONSTRUCTION

Trail from Egert’s Park is extended down to Highland Park, utilizing the crosswalk at McKnigth Boulevard

Connecting the Fragmented System T

NORTHMOUNT DR NW 56 AVE NE

CENTRE ST N

CORPUS CHRITI SCHOOL

THORNCLIFFE GREENVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & RECREATION CENTRE

K NOSE CREE

THORNCLIFFE SCHOOL

CRES NE TAYLOR

V V W

4 ST NW

MAP 5.3.12

TRE LLE DR

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

GODDARD AVE NE

MCKNIGHT BLVD NW

Map 5.3.11 Hill to Creek Pathway.

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EDMONTON TR NE

HIGHLAND PARK

FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE CHARTER SCHOOL

The Hill to Creek Pathway starts where the Egert’s Park pathway crosses Northmount Dr NW and head east. The bike lanes travel on the south / east side of Northmount Drive to reduce the amount of residential praking lost. The pathway turns south via Taylor Creek Rd. It hugs the tobbagan hill / community centre park / disc golf course, providing safe access via bicycle. Construction of a new pathway in between Trelle Dr NE and the Nose Creek Pathway will fill the final gap to connecting Nose Hill and Nose Creek via pathway.

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

MAP 5.3.12 Driving Lane(3 m)

The Final Connection While most of the Hill to Creek Pathway uses existing roads, a new pathway is needed between Trelle Dr NE and Nose Creek. There is a significant hill along Trelle Dr, on which both stairs and a pathway will be constructed.

Driving Lane(3 m) Curb Separator(0.5m) Bike Lanes (2 x 1.5 m) Curb (0.3 m)

Currently, Nose Creek users have to cross the Creek using the Goddard Ave NE bridge, which has a minimal sidewalk. With the construction of a new bridge crossing Nose Creek parallel to Goddard Ave, it will allow Nose Creek Users to have their own way to cross Nose Creek,

Sidewalk (1.8 m)

Retaining Wall

Stairs

Nose Creek Connector

Future Bridge

Map 5.3.12 Hill to Creek Pathway. 174

CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

SHORT TERM (0–5 YEARS) BIKEWAY DESIGNATION

Road used by the Hill to Creek Pathway are designation as a bikeway

MID TERM (5–15 YEARS)

LONG TERM (20-30 YEARS)

RIGHT-OF-WAY SEPARATION

PATHWAY CONTINUATION AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Pathway along Taylor Cres Ne, 56 Ave Ne / Northmount Dr NW is separated from the road, increasing cycling safety

Construction betwen Nose Creek and Trelle Dr NE is complete

The bike lanes along Northmount Dr NW are continued southwest to Cambrian Dr NW A new bridge crossing Nose Creek parallel to Goddard Ave NE is constructed

Phasing Strategy | Hill to Creek Pathway

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CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES & GUIDELINES

Figure 5.3.5 Open House / Photo Credit: Christie Page

Open House Feedback for Mobility Feedback from the open house indicated strong support for enhanced traffic calming measures within the community. Participants emphasized the need to improve safety, particularly in areas with higher pedestrian activity,

and responded positively to proposed interventions such as pedestrian islands and raised crosswalks. These features were seen as effective tools to slow vehicle speeds, improve crossing safety, and create a more comfortable 176

environment for walking. Overall, there was broad agreement that these measures would contribute to a safer and more pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood.

THANK YOU The BSCC StudioTeam would like to thank the steering committee and Prof. Francisco Alaniz Uribe for an incredible collaborative environment to bring this studio project together.

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APPENDIX

A. Incentives & Programs - Laneway Housing PROGRAMS

LEVEL

WHAT IT COVERS

WHO QUALIFIES

BACKYARD SUITE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

CITY

UP TO $15K & OTHER QUALIFYING AMOUNTS (MAX UP TO $45K)

CALGARY HOMEOWNERS W/ ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT FOR A DETACHED/ SEMI-DETACHED BACKYARD SUITE; ONE APPLICATIONS PER PERSON

HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND

FEDERAL

VIA CITY PROGRAMS

ACCESSED THROUGH CITY PROGRAMS NOT DIRECT HOMEOWNER APPLICATION

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