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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: November 14, 2011 Resolution#: By-law#: N/A
Report#: PSD-090-11 File#: PLN 31.6.2
Subject: CLARINGTON ENERGY PARK STREETSCAPE AND SUSTAINABILE
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-090-11 be received;
2. THAT the Clarington Energy Park Streetscape and Sustainable Development Design
Guidelines (September 2011), prepared by Urban Strategies Inc. be adopted and;
3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-090-11 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Submitted by: � Reviewed by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu,
Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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1. BACKGROUND
1.1 The purpose of formulating the Clarington Energy Park Streetscape and Sustainable
Development Design Guidelines, or "the guidelines", is to ensure that Energy Drive is
designed and developed to meet the expectations established by the Clarington
Energy Business Park Secondary Plan. It will ensure a consistent design of the road
network and provide direction to developers to meet the urban design policies of the
Secondary Plan. The Guidelines are contained in Attachment 1.
1.2 On May 31, 2010 Council authorized the funding for a Streetscape Master Plan for
Energy Drive (Resolution# C-226-10). The funding of the study is to be recovered as
part of the development agreement for each developer in proportion of the portion of
Energy Drive which they are responsible for.
2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE CLARINGTON ENERGY BUSINESS PARK
STREETSCAPE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
2.1 The development of the guidelines is framed by the overarching principles established
by the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan as follows:
Sustainability— Sustainability is the fundamental principle of the Energy Business
Park. The design of the streetscape should respond to the natural environment in a
manner that respects or enhances the natural functions and topography of the area.
Innovation — The overall design of the Business Park should be innovative and
demonstrate best practices in sustainable design.
Conservation — The materials, layout and function of the streetscape design should
prioritize conservation of energy and natural resources and the use of renewable
energy.
Efficiency— The materials, structure and phasing of the streetscape design will
maximize energy efficiency and be integrated into the Business Park as a whole.
Integration — The public realm network promotes linkages and synergies among
research and development facilities, institutional and corporate offices, and
manufacturing plants.
Diversity— Streets are designed to promote sustainable transportation such as
cycling, walking and public transit, in addition to automobiles and trucks.
Design Excellence — The design of the streetscape and open spaces should be
distinctive aesthetically and functionally, incorporating new energy innovations to
make it a showcase for Clarington, Durham Region and Ontario.
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2.2 The guidelines establish a consistent identity throughout the business park by utilizing
Energy Drive as the main structuring element that connects the following unique places,
or Character Areas:
Western Marsh Gateway
This area is located at the western end of the Energy Business Park where Courtice
Road, Energy Drive, the Frontage Road and the entrance to Darlington Provincial Park
come together. A proposed stormwater management pond, to service Highway 401
and the future Highway 407 link, will provide a dominant feature and image for this
place. It will act as the front door to both the Business Park and Darlington Provincial
Park.
Within the Western Marsh Gateway there will be three key places:
• An overlook of the naturalized stormwater management pond.
• The Energy Park Western Gateway to announce the arrival into the Business
Park.
• The Provincial Park Gateway to connect a multi-use trail to the Energy
Business Park and provide pedestrian and cyclist amenities.
Energy Drive Campus
This area is in the central area of the Energy Business Park and encompasses the
Ontario Power Generation Inc. lands between Osborne Road and the proposed
Hydrogen Street. The guidelines intend this area to develop with a distinctive corporate
landscape that includes amenities for both employees and visitors.
There are four key places that make up the Energy Drive Campus:
• Campus Gateways at each end of the campus which highlight Ontario Power
Generation's corporate identity.
• Transit stops integrated at the gateway intersections.
• An Employee amenity area adjacent to a Visitor's Walk which will integrate
the user's experience.
• A Butterfly meadow adjacent to the Visitor's Walk which will demonstrate the
principles of sustainability and provide screening of the parking area.
Eastern Gateway
This area will highlight and connect the landscapes of the Energy Business Park with
the recreational areas on the eastern edge of the Park. It will provide a sense of unity
and provide convenient access to amenities. This area will announce the arrival into the
Business Park from the east and will contain distinctive plantings, signage, transit
shelter and seating.
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2.3 The last section of the Guidelines provides detailed design standards to guide the
development of the streetscape and public realm initiatives for five landscape types. It
describes the function of each area and provides ways that the areas can contribute to
the sustainability goals. The five landscape types are:
Energy Drive — details are provided on hardscaping, lighting, landscaping,
streetscaping, wayfinding and signage.
Visitors Walk— This is a pedestrian streetscape intended to connect Visitor's Centres
at the OPG Energy Complex and the Energy From Waste site with pedestrian scaled
lighting, seating, amenities and interpretive signage stations.
Natural Landscape — This landscape will provide a transition between the formal
landscapes within the Energy Park and the natural landscapes of the Darlington
Provincial Park. It will also provide an improved animal and bird habitat.
Buffer Landscape — The buffer will be located along the southern edge of Highway 401
and will provide an opportunity to frame the views to and from Highway 401 and the
future Highway 407 link. It will also include landscapes that will reduce noise impacts
from the highways and help to obstruct the views to parking and service areas of
proposed developments.
Gateway Commons Landscape — These landscapes are at the Western and Eastern
entrances to the Energy Park. Targeted investment in landscapes for these entrances
will enhance the image and character of the Energy Park.
3. CONSULTATION WITH THE REGION OF DURHAM AND ONTARIO POWER
GENERATION INC.
3.1 As the two major development proponents of the lands fronting Energy Drive, the
Region of Durham and Ontario Power Generation Inc. had the opportunity to
participate in the review of the guidelines as they were being formulated.
3.2 The Region of Durham provided comments on the draft document and are satisfied
the guidelines in their final form have addressed their concerns. Ontario Power
Generation Inc. has expressed concerns that the level of design depicted on their
lands could potentially affect future expectations and development costs. They also
questioned whether the guidelines would be applied consistently and equitably
throughout the Energy Business Park given that the level of detail depicted on their
lands was greater than lands not currently proposed for development.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
4.1 Staff considered the concerns of Ontario Power Generation Inc. and made
modifications to the Clarington Energy Business Park Streetscape and Sustainable
Development Design Guidelines. The introduction of the document clearly states that
the design concepts contained in the guidelines are illustrative rather than
prescriptive. Notes to the same effect have also been provided on all illustrations
throughout the document.
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4.2 The illustrations on OPG lands can be referred to as examples of how the Business
Park is intended to develop. Those illustrations can be easily referred to when
considering developments by other parties throughout the Secondary Plan.
The Guidelines provide an interpretation of how the design policies of the Clarington
Energy Business Park Secondary Plan may be realized. There is a level of flexibility
provided to developers as they make plans for their properties.
4.3 The Guidelines have been reviewed by Clarington Engineering Services and
Clarington Operation Services. The Engineering Services Department has been using
the recommendations from the Guidelines, although not approved, in the design of
Energy Drive on the OPG lands.
5. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
6. CONCLUSION
6.1 The Guidelines have been reviewed in regards to the policies contained in the
Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan. The Guidelines will assist the
Municipality and developers in the achievement of a coordinated vision between the
public and private realms, as set out in the Secondary Plan.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following
priorities of the Strategic Plan:
X Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
X Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Tracey Webster
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Clarington Energy Park Streetscape and Sustainable Development Design
Guidelines, September 2011
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Glenn Temple, Ontario Power Generation
Greg Borchuk , Durham Region Works Department
Clarington
Energy Park
Streetscape and Sustainable
Development Design Guidelines
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Table of Contents
Introduction
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Landscape Types, Street Sections
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& Parking
Principles
2
Public Realm and Open Space
5
Energy Drive
22
Vision & Framework
1. Lighting ing
22
2. Lighting
26
Character Areas
11
3. Landscaping
4. Street Furniture
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5. Wayfinding and Signage
35
Western Marsh Gateway
11
Energy Drive Visitor's Walk
36
Energy Drive Campus
15
Natural Landscape
38
Eastern Gateway
19
Buffer Landscape
39
Gateway Commons Landscape
40
Secondary Streets
42
Street R.O.W Summary Table
44
Surface Parking
44
The Caarington Energy Business
Park is located immediately south of
Highway 401 and north of the CN rail
corridor, between Courtice Road and
Solina Road. The area is bisected
by Osborne Road. Immediately east
of the Energy Park is the Darlington
Nuclear Power Plant and to the west is
Darlington Provincial Park. The Energy
Park occupies 129 hectares (318
acres) of land.
The Streetscape and Sustainable
Development Design guidelines will help to
implement the principles of the Secondary
Plan created in 2007. Given the scale of
development and infrastructure that will be
invested in the Energy Park, these design
guidelines will help to leverage future
investment to ensure that the vision of the
Energy Park- as a showcase of high quality,
sustainable design - is realized.
The Streetscape and Sustainable
Development Guidelines are consistent with
the objectives and policies of the Secondary
Plan. They establish a departure point for,
and further clarity regarding, the design and
planning of the Energy Park.
During the preparation of these guidelines,
there was significant discussion with Durham
Region and OPG staff on design elements
for their lands. Where design concepts
are shown within this document, they are
illustrative, rather than prescriptive, and
provide one interpretation of how these
policies may be realized. A close integration
of public and private landscapes is one
of the stated objectives for the Energy
Park. The Guidelines address the creation
of the public realm and its context while
identifying opportunities for the site plan
application process, ensuring coordination
between initiatives, places, and the various
development proponents.
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The 2007 Secondary Plan
established the following
principles for the Energy
Park:
Clarington Energy Park
Sustainability: Sustainability
is the fundamental principle
of the Energy Park. The
design of the streetscape
should respond to the natural
environment in a manner
that respects or enhances
the natural functions and
topography of the area.
Innovation: The overall
design of the Park should be
innovative and demonstrate
best practices in sustainable
design.
Conservation: The materials,
layout and function of the
streetscape design prioritize
conservation of energy and
natural resources, and the use
of renewable energy.
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Efficiency: The materials,
structure and phasing of
the streetscape design will
maximize energy efficiency
and be integrated into the park
as a whole.
Integration: The public realm
network promotes linkages
and synergies among research
and development facilities,
institutional and corporate
offices, and manufacturing
plants.
Diversity: Streets are designed
to promote sustainable
transportation such as cycling,
walking and public transit, in
addition to automobiles and
trucks.
Design Excellence: The
design of the streetscape
and open space should be
distinctive aesthetically and
functionally, incorporating new
energy innovations to make
it a showcase for Clarington,
Durham Region and Ontario.
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Energy Park Secondary Plan.
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The Clarington Energy Park promotes
1. Connect to the context- facilitating
innovation and sustainability through
movement between surrounding natural
best practices in streetscape design.
heritage amenities and extending their visual
The design, materials and landscaping
presence and experience onto the Energy
of the streetscape will conserve energy,
Park Site.
showcase sustainable demonstration
projects and generally reinforce the
theme of energy innovation throughout
the Park. The design guidelines
outlined in this report will help to
achieve the following objectives:
2. Establish Energy Drive as the "front door"
to the Energy Park- It is the primary address
and setting, providing access, identity and
amenity.
3. Coordinate investment in buildings,
4. Leverage and promote further investment
- in the Park by anticipating future phased
development.
5. Create a safe, active and vital public realm
—promoting the presence of the pedestrian.
6.Achieve sustainable development—
through movement networks, processes,
energy use, and materials selection and use
of resources.
landscape and infrastructure - so as to create 7. Establish a consistent identity of the overall
the maximum impact and setting for the
minimum investment.
Park- while maintaining the unique identity
of its various occupants.
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LEGEND:
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Energy Drive is the main structuring element
of the Clarington Energy Park. It will be the
primary east-west road through the heart of
the Park, extending from the interchange
at Courtice Road and Highway 401 to the
existing service road on the northern edge
of the Park. It will connect.the landscapes of
Darlington Provincial Park with the community
recreation and natural habitat spaces
adjacent to the Darlington Nuclear Plant. It
will function as a setting for development,
connect a number of open spaces and
contain public amenities.
Other elements of the public realm include a
naturalized landscape south of the Courtice
Road and 401 interchange, a landscape
"screen" or buffer on the northern edge of the
Energy Park adjacent the 401 right-of-way. A
number of cross-streets, running north south,
exist or are planned.
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Roads. Two additional roads, Hydrogen
Street and Street"B" are planned. A single
sided "frontage" street extends from the
Energy Drive/Courtice Road intersection
along the south side of the Highway 401 right-
of-way to Osborne Road.
The design of the public realm will also
integrate a number of modes of travel.
Private vehicles, transit, service vehicles,
pedestrians and cyclists all will be
accommodated safely and conveniently. In
addition to the network of streets, a multi-use
trail will be located along the northern edge
of the Park, connecting Darlington Provincial
Park with the recreation amenities adjacent
Solina Road.
SETBACK
This trail may be used by recreational cyclists,
and those employees moving between
facilities within the Clarington Energy Park
and the Darlington Nuclear facility.
Energy Drive establishes a consistent identity
for the park, yet variations in its design will
provide opportunities for Park occupants
to create unique places and distinguish
themselves within the overall whole.
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Clarington Energy Park
The three primary places, or Character Areas
are:
Western Marsh Gateway—This is the
collection of places at the western end of the
Park where Courtice Road, Energy Drive, the
Frontage Road and the entrance to Darlington
Park all come together. A significant storm
water feature in this location provides the
dominant feature and image of this place. It
is a "front door" for both the Energy Park and
the Provincial Park.
Energy Drive Campuses—Corporate
facilities will be located on both sides
of Energy Drive. These facilities and
locations will be "celebrated" by distinctive
corporate landscapes that are an amenity
for both employees and visitors to the Park.
The design of these landscapes will be
coordinated with the public realm
Eastern Gateway—This is the eastern
entrance to the Energy Park, which
connects to the existing park-like setting and
recreational amenities east of Solina Road.
A number of Key Views have been identified,
which will inform both the design of the public
realm and adjacent private development.
These are further described in each of the
Character Areas. Fig. 4 Key Views.
Further detailed description of these three
Character Areas can be found in Section 3 —
Character Areas.
In addition to this "place-based" approach to
the design of the public realm, a number of
Landscape Types have been developed to
provide further guidance regarding landscape
character and planting, approaches to
sustainability and design specifications.
There are five landscape types: Energy
Drive, Visitor's Walk, Natural Landscape,
Buffer Landscape, and Gateway Commons
Landscape. Each has a specific function
and recommended set of design standards.
They are further described in Section 4 -
Landscape Types and Street Sections.
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PLACES:.
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private lands beyond those outlined in the
Clarington Energy Park Secondary Plan.
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Character Areas:
Western Marsh Gateway
The Western Marsh Gateway is the "front
door" to both the Clarington Energy Park
and Darlington Provincial Park. It is the
setting for some of the highest profile
development within the Energy Park and
provides an opportunity to contrast formal
and natural landscapes, highlighting the
character of each.
A key element of the site design will
be a stormwater feature located to
KEY MAP:
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the southeast of the Energy Drive /
Highway 401 interchange. Long views
will be established across this feature to
buildings facing Energy Drive and the
"Frontage Road". The stormwater feature
may take on a variety of characteristics
and its condition will vary with the season.
The feature will provide an opportunity for
the naturalization of this part of the Park
and form a transition to the Darlington
Provincial Park, in both experience and
natural habitat.
LEGEND:
Gateway commons landscape
Natural landscape
Transit Shelter, Local Campus
Signage,Waste Receptacle
Street Light Fixture
Pedestrian Scaled Lighting
Public Art/Educational Installation
or Kiosk
Primary Building Entrance
Multi-Use Trail
The multi-use trail will cross Energy Drive.
This crossing should be signed, marked
with distinctive paving, and perhaps in the
long term, a pedestrian activated cross-
walk signal provided.
There are three landscape types in
this Character Area, the Natural, Buffer
and Gateway Commons Landscapes.
The detailing and character for these
landscapes is elaborated in the landscape
types section.
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Key places are:
1. Marsh Overlook— Located at the
confluence of the naturalized stormwater
feature, the multi-use trail, and a more
formal lawn, the overlook will provide
a place to experience all of these
landscapes. It will be a focal point and
landmark, contributing to both the identity
and experience of the Parks. It will have
seating, and as it is adjacent the multi-
use trail, bicycle racks. Depending on the
nature of the stormwater feature, it may
act as a "blind" — a screened area from
which to observe bird and animal life. It is
also an appropriate place for interpretive
information regarding the Energy Park.
2. Energy Park Western Gateway—
This threshold will clearly announce one's
arrival in the Energy Park. It will have
distinctive planting, gateway signage and
incorporate a transit shelter with seating
and other amenities. The experience of
gateway or threshold should be created
through a coordinated design of build-
ings and the public realm, rather than the
creation of a literal gate.
3. Provincial Park Gateway —This will
be the entrance to Darlington Provincial
Park. It will connect to the multi-use trail
and contain pedestrian and cyclist ame-
nities and street furniture, such as bike
racks, drinking fountains, and seating. It
may also be the location for a kiosk, Pro-
vincial Park signage and a vehicle lay-by
with very limited parking.
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PLACES:
1.Campus Gateways
2.Transit Stop
3.Employee Amenity Area
4.Butterfly Meadow
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The Energy Drive landscapes will
promote the creation of distinct corporate
identities coordinated within the larger
Energy Park setting. These landscapes
will provide spaces and amenities for
employees and visitors alike, and support
an overall sense of community within the
Park, accommodating a range of uses
for employees and visitors. They will be
settings that attract further development
and promote innovation.
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These landscapes should provide a
high degree of pedestrian amenity with
distinctive design elements and signage.
These landscapes and their related
guidelines may be applied to any
corporate development along Energy
Drive within the Park. As the OPG lands
will likely be the first developed, the OPG
lands have been used to illustrate the
landscape design guidelines - in a manner
consistent with the Clarington Energy
Park Secondary Plan.
LEGEND:
Visitor's Walk
Energy Drive Butterfly Garden
Transit Shelter,Local Campus Signage,
Waste Receptacle
Street Light Fixture
�-- Pedestrian Scaled Lighting
Visitor's Walk Integrated Seating/Planter
Visitor's Walk Public Art/Educational
Installation
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The Secondary Plan calls for a high
degree of integration between public
and private landscapes to increase
the potential impact of landscape
investment while minimizing its overall
relative cost for all parties. As the first
phase of development, this area will
set expectations and standards for the
quality and character of development in
the long-term. It is important that there
is investment in the quality of landscape
elements and features. This is the main
location for daily amenities, outdoor
furniture and prominent public art.
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There are four key places that tie together
the Energy Drive Corporate Campus.
1. Campus gateways - There are two
campus gateways along Energy Drive on
the east and west sides of the Corporate
Campus. These gateways articulate
entry into the Campus and serve as the
lobby to the OPG area. The gateways
are areas with high pedestrian amenities
including pedestrian lighting, bus stops,
seating areas, and waste receptacles.
They are articulated with hard surface
crosswalk pavings with an opportunity for
signalized lights overtime. There should
be prominent signage and viewpoints
that highlight the corporate identity of the
Campus area.
2. Transit stops - There are two transit
stop areas on the north and south sides
of Energy Drive that are integrated with
the gateway intersections and associated
amenities. The transit stops should have
a high degree of amenities including
seating, shelter, waste and recycling
receptacles and wayfinding.
3. Employee amenity area - Employee
amenity areas are encouraged per
developments within the Energy Drive
Corporate Campus. Amenity areas should
be connected with the adjacent Visitor's
Walk. As a connected amenity space it
provides an integrated user experience
with the broader public realm amenities.
This amenity area will be furnished to
support passive uses.
4. Butterfly meadow - The butterfly
meadow is a sustainable landscape
feature that is integrated with the
adjacent uses of the Visitor's Walk and
the employee amenity area. The butterfly
meadow demonstrates principles of
sustainability, providing habitat with
butterfly attracting plants. It also serves
as an attractive buffer space between the
parking lot and Energy Drive. Views to the
parking lot beyond should be screened.
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Multi Use Recreation
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Fig.7 Eastern Gateway
This figure is illustrative only and is not intended to
prescribe development formats,location or design elements
for private lands beyond those outlined in the Clarington
Energy Park Secondary Plan.
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LEGEND:
Transit Shelter,Local Campus Signage,Waste Receptacle KEY MAP:
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Eastern Gateway
The Eastern Gateway to the Energy Park
will highlight and connect the landscapes
of the Park with the recreational areas on
the eastern edge of the park. The Park
and recreational areas will be highlighted
as distinct places, but be linked to further
promote a sense of unity and provide
convenient access to amenities.
The "S" configuration of Energy Drive
will establish two landmark development
sites, terminating the long view westward
as you approach the Park, and the long
view eastward as you are leaving the
Park. This pair of development sites will
create a clear sense of transition and
entry. Design of both buildings and their
related landscapes should reinforce this
experience.
A key element will be the integration of
the multi-use trail with the design of the
Energy Drive. The trail location must
provide a direct and convenient route
for pedestrians and cyclists yet cross
Energy Drive in a location that reinforces
the sense of entry to the Park and is
coordinated with traffic movement.
There are two landscapes in this
Character Area, the Buffer and Gateway
Commons Landscapes. The detailing
and character for these landscapes is
elaborated in the landscape types section
There is one key place within the overall
Eastern Gateway Character Area. It is:
1. Energy Park Eastern Gateway — This
threshold will clearly announce one's
arrival in the Energy Park. It will have
distinctive planting, gateway signage and
incorporate a transit shelter with seating
and other amenities. The experience of
gateway or threshold should be created
through a coordinated design of buildings
and the public realm, rather than the
creation of a literal gate. The multi-
use trail will cross Energy Drive in this
location. This crossing should be signed,
marked with distinctive paving, and
perhaps in the long term, a pedestrian
activated cross-walk signal provided.
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LEGEND:
Energy Drive
Natural landscape
prescribe development formats,location or design elements
for private lands beyond those outlined in the Clarington
Energy Park Secondary Plan.
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Landscape Types, Street Sections & Parking
This chapter introduces a series of
landscape types, each of which contains
a set of design standards to guide the
development of streetscape and public
realm initiatives. These landscape
types also help to describe the function
of the character areas, and contribute
in unique ways to achieve a series of
sustainability goals including: reduced
storm water flows; reduced heat island
effect; energy efficient lighting and utilities
and best practice sustainable construction
techniques and materials.
How to Use These Guidelines:
General design guidelines for Energy
Drive are discussed first, and also apply
broadly to other public streets in the
Energy Park. Where Energy Drive passes
through other uniquely defined Landscape
Types, more specific requirements are
described and intended to complement or
take precedence.
The Landscape Types:
i. Energy Drive
2. Visitor's Walk landscape
3. Natural landscape
4. Buffer landscape
s. Gateway Commons landscape
Streetscape Design Principles:
These guidelines provide a consistent
structure and palette of materials,
plantings, lighting and furniture to achieve
a sustainable, high quality and functional
performance for the Energy Drive
streetscape.
In general the guidelines address:
• Cohesive Treatment of the Public
Realm Expression
• Consistent Paving
• Wide Curbs and Walkway
• Clear Travel Paths and Aligned
Crossings
• Substantial Tree Plantings
• Unified Lighting Design
• Coordinated Street Furnishing
Package
• Transparency Along the Boulevard
• Universal /Accessible Design
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Energy Dr ve
The Energy Drive Landscape Type
proposes three zones to organize and
locate the various elements described in
these guidelines:
The planting & transit zone is located
between the curb and the sidewalk. This
zone is generally 3.0 m in width, and
contains the street trees, and bioswale
plantings (shrubs, grasses, perennials).
Bus stops and shelters are also located in
this zone.
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The pedestrian clearway zone is
coincident with the sidewalk, and is
a minimum width of 1.5m. This zone
should be kept clear of other streetscape
elements such as furniture and plantings.
The street furniture zone is between
the sidewalk and the private property
boundary, and contains pedestrian light
fixtures, seating, art and educational
signage installations.
The design guidelines are organized
under five strategies: Hardscaping;
Lighting; Landscaping; Street Furnishings;
and Wayfinding.
1. Hardscaping:
Hard surface paving is the most pervasive
streetscape element, and contributes
most to the lasting impression of the
street. Varying paving materials, paver
dimensions, colours, and textures can
highlight important gateways, pedestrian
crossings, streetscape zones and
transition areas, and also contribute to
the visual coherence of the street. Light
coloured paving materials can mitigate
the urban heat island effect by reflecting
rather than absorbing the sun's rays.
Durability to snow clearing equipment,
freeze thaw cycles and general wear and
tear should be of high priority.
Fig.9 Energy Drive
Typical Section and Plan
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WIDE SIDEWALKS,MONTREAL,QC
1.1 Sidewa�ks
Implementation of continuous sidewalks
along Energy Drive will balance the
pedestrian and vehicular components of
the streetscape. More specifically, the
following guidelines apply:
• Provide unobstructed sidewalks along
both sides of Energy Drive.
• Use sidewalks to connect buildings
and parking lots to the Energy Drive
roadside sidewalks and transit stops,
either combined with or independent of
driveways.
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• Porous concrete sidewalks are
recommended wherever feasible.
• Increase sidewalk width to 3m at
locations where higher pedestrian
levels of service are desired.
• Design sidewalks with a minimum
width of 1.5m, and refer to the street
sections in this report for specific
dimensions at noted locations. Before
reducing the width of the pedestrian
route to less than 2m, consider-
where appropriate and to acceptable
minimum standards - reducing
medians, boulevards or lane widths.
ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING,EUGENE,OR
Buffer the pedestrian route with a 3.Om
wide roadside planting/infiltration strip.
Sidewalk and ramps leading to
sidewalks should be designed for
universal accessibility. Slope and curb
cuts must be designed to allow for
wheelchair access.
1.2 Crosswalks and Intersections
Curbs and crossings are the interface
between the pedestrian and vehicular
realms and need to be robust and clearly
demarcated to enhance pedestrian safety
Guidelines:
• Provide pedestrian crossings at
all street intersections. Pedestrian
crosswalks should occur on all sides of
the street.
• Provide pedestrian crossings at
locations that are convenient to transit
stops.
• Provide pedestrian crossings
whenever the multi-use path crosses
an intersection.
• Minimize the crossing distance by
using reduced curb radii and bump-
outs so that crossings are more
pedestrian friendly where feasible.
• Ensure that the design of pedestrian
crossings is integrated with the overall
pedestrian network. Crossings should
be a natural and convenient extension
of adjoining sidewalks.
• Wide (500 mm) monolithic cast-
in-place concrete curbs are
recommended for durability.
• Drainage and storm water
management should be integrated.
1.3 Road Paving
Guidelines:
• The majority of the road base and
surface asphalt may be constructed
with conventional hot mix paving.
Where distinct paving materials are
desired on the roadway, large module
(300-400 x 600 x 100 thick) unit
megapavers are recommended for
imageability and durability.
• Paving patterns illustrated in each
of the `landscape type' areas are
designed to reinforce street zones and
streetscape hierarchy.
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2.0 Lighting:
2.1 Street Lighting
Along Energy Drive, primary lighting of the
roadway will be provided by light fixtures
located on the central median. All lighting
shall be full cut-off. New development
and redevelopment proposals are
subject to the lighting guidelines of the
Municipality of Clarington.
The specifications for Energy Drive
Lighting is a follows:
Street Light: Lumec Roadstar LED Light
Pole: Lumec ATR 74, 85 or 106
(dependant on required
pole height)
Bracket: Lumec PC6 or PC8 with 1 A
or 2 bracket configuration
• Finish for poles and arms will be
Natural Aluminum
• Preference is given to double hung
centre median lighting but considering
the left turn tapers boulevard lighting
will be required.
• Pole height, spacing, wattage and
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bracket arm length design will be as
required to meet IES Minor Arterial/
Low Pedestrian Conflict criteria.
For additional information, please see the
following website:
http://www.lumec.com/
2.2 Pedestrian Scale Lighting
Pedestrian scale street lighting improves
safety and the overall experience and
is recommended at key locations along
Energy Drive, identified in other landscape
types described in this chapter.
Guidelines:
• Provide pedestrian-scale lighting at
and within proximity to transit stops.
• All fixture shall be full cut-off.
• Fixtures may consist of both free
standing and clamp on lights. Lighting
fixtures should be at a lower wattage
to reduce glare and their installation
should leave room for bobcats and
snow plows. It should be noted that
every block will need its own meter.
2.3 Accent lighting
Accent lighting can be used to highlight
key features within the public and private
realms, adding drama to the experience
of the Energy Park. This lighting may
emphasize landscape features, gateways,
key places or dramatic architectural
elements. Views from both Highway
401 and from Energy Drive should be
considered. The Corporate Campus, The
Visitor's Walk and the Gateway Commons
Landscapes are the places that would
benefit most with the addition of accent
lighting.
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3.0 Landscaping:
A beautiful and well maintained
landscaping strategy improves the overall
quality and pedestrian experience of
the streetscape. Trees and vegetation
contribute oxygen, absorb stormwater,
counter the urban heat island effect,
provide shade and reduce glaring sunlight
and help create a sense of community.
The landscaping strategy identifies
a range of plantings, organized and
described below.
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3.1 Street Trees
Robust street tree plantings will establish
a consistent identity along the length
of Energy Drive. A substantial tree
planting strategy is a key element of
civic infrastructure that enhances the
attractiveness, comfort and safety of the
street. Not only do trees elevate the civic
status of the street, they help to mitigate
urban heat island effects, filter the air,
absorb and filter storm water and provide
habitat.
They also slow the pace and intensity of
street activity and reduce pedestrians'
perception of traffic volume and speed,
ultimately creating more desirable
places in which to linger. Close attention
should be paid to the conditions in which
they are planted and to their long term
maintenance.
3.1.1 Location & Dimensions:
Energy Drive should be planted with
a double row of trees on both sides
of the street, and a single row along
the median. At specific locations,
(identified in other landscape types
within this chapter), more specific
tree planting recommendations are
indicated.
In instances of a double row of trees
where the distance between the centre
of one row and the other row of trees
is less than 6.0 m, the two rows should
be staggered slightly rather than
planted directly opposite each other.
• Street trees should be planted in
groups of three, with a minimum
spacing of 7 m between trees, and
recommended 8-10m spacing to
ensure adequate space for healthy
root growth. Between groups, 10m gap
is recommended.
Protect trees against snow clearing
and de-icing activities by planting them
at a minimum of 1.5 m between the
curb and the centre of the tree.
The Municipality will implement
a watering program for the first
three years for young and newly
transplanted trees.
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3.1.2 A Planted Median
Guidelines:
Trees/plantings should be provided to
enhance the beauty of the pedestrian
supportive streetscape, reduce
vehicular speeds, and help to minimize
the perceived road width.
Design the median with sufficient
width at intersections to accommodate
a 3.5m vehicle left turn lane while
retaining a sufficient median width
for pedestrian refuge, traffic signal
infrastructure and signs.
CONTINUOUS TREE TRENCH
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3.1.3 Continuous Soil Trench:
The long term health and growth of
a substantial tree street tree canopy
depends on provision of adequate
subsurface soil volumes. Extended tree
pits provide an enlarged and continuous
planting area to supporting the health of
trees.
Guidelines:
• Street trees should be planted within
an open and extended (multi) tree pit,
located within the 2.5m wide planting
zone between the curb and the
sidewalk, as indicated in the typical
Energy Drive street section.
A substantial soil depth should be
provided, with access to at least 30
cubic meters (at 0.9m depth) of good
quality soil for a single tree. Groups
of two or more trees may share soil
volume when planted in a continuous
soil planter/trench, or equivalent,
provided that a minimum volume of
15m3 is calculated per tree.
• High quality soil is defined as fertile,
friable, and free of calcium carbonate,
subsoil, refuse, heavy clay, noxious
weed seeds, large debris, and other
deleterious substances.
• Protect soils from compaction during
construction in order to allow for
healthy growth of tree roots.
• Implement a watering program for the
first three years for young and newly
transplanted trees.
• Select native shrub and grass
plantings based on their performance
relative to absorbing and/or processing
stormwater captured in the soil trench.
3.1.4 Tree Species:
Large canopy broadleaf trees with a
70mm caliper that are native to the area
should be selected for disease resistance
and distinct winter form. To create a sense
of arrival and accentuate the placemaking
qualities of the gateways, the tree species
should differ at the gateways from the
remainder of the main street planting
strategy.
The following list suggests a number
of appropriate species, however other
native species may be appropriate and
acceptable:
Energy Drive Median:
• Pyramidal European Birch; and
• Pyramidal European Hornbeam.
• Dawyck Purple Beech;
• Princewood Sentry Ginkgo;
Energy Drive:
• Ginkgo Biloba;
• Red Oak (native to Ontario);
• White Oak (native to Ontario);
• English Oak; and
• Redmond Linden (medium-size tree).
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4.0 Street
Street furniture is an important
component of the public realm, potentially
transforming a through-fare into a place
for resting and gathering, which creates
ongoing activity and "eyes on the street".
A variety of elements will `furnish'
the street, enhancing its value and
contributing to the quality and appearance
of key places within the public realm. In
general, the following guidelines should
inform the design and selection of site
furnishings and seating:
Size +Scale: should be considered
relative to people, streets and buildings
Coordinated Family of Elements: should
collectively express a cohesive design
language and program.
Universal Design: should be easy and
accessible to all.
Safety and Security: should be made from
safe materials, and correctly placed for
night visibility and safety concerns.
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Materials and Fabrication: should be
made from durable, vandal resistant
materials, and be easily maintained and
repaired.
Flexibility; easy to install and flexible to
rearrange.
Sustainability: should be considered for
material content and energy use.
Identity: should be consistent with the
civic image of the Energy Park.
Placement Guidelines:placement
should be considered for order, spacing,
clearances, and sightlines.
BICYCLE STORAGE
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4.1 Cycling Amenity
To facilitate bicycle access to transit,
the provision of bicycle racks and the
provision of secure, high quality bicycle
parking, such as bicycle lockers, are
recommended adjacent to transit stops
along Energy Drive indicated in other
Landscape Types described elsewhere in
this chapter.
4.1.1 Bicycle Racks should balance
function with aesthetics to reflect their
prominence within the public realm.
Guidelines:
• Bicycle rack design should allow for
a minimum of two (2) parking spaces,
and should be sized to accommodate
anticipated demand.
• The design should provide for a
minimum of 2 points of contact for
securing the bicycle.
• Contemporary, timeless and simple
design
• Durable, graffiti and vandal resistant
materials,
• The design should accommodate high
security parking and should inhibit
theft.
Suitably designed for most weather
conditions
Bicycle racks should be designed
with a minimal footprint/ space
requirement.
Rack design should comply with
AODA(Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act).
4.2 Transit Shelter Design
Guidelines:
• Predominantly glass enclosure
• Durable, graffiti and vandal resistant
materials
• Provide seating with centre arm,
seating may be pedestal mounted to
pad or attached to the structure.
• Protects occupants from rain, wind,
snow and sun.
• Should be transparent, and include
paintable metal bench with wood slat
seat and back.
• Opaque, tapering roof(or roof design
to accommodate snow loading and
snow removal)
• Incorporate energy efficient lighting;
• Innovative technology for energy;
• Wherever possible, specific
sustainable materials, methods,
technologies.
4.3 Waste Receptacles
Should be located at transit stops, major
intersections, and additional locations
indicated on the drawings. In addition to
serving a practical function, receptacles
will have a prominence within the public
realm, and should demonstrate a high
quality of design.
Guidelines:
• All receptacles should be designed
with more than one compartment, to
accommodate recyclables and waste.
• The design should be durable, and
consist of materials that are resistant
to graffiti and vandalism
• The design should be suitable for
transit stop locations.
• The design should minimize and
prevent the collection of rainwater
within the compartments.
• The design should provide
opportunities for identity and branding
associated with the Energy Park.
• The design should comply with AODA
(Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act).
• Incorporate sustainable materials,
methods, technologies.
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4.2 Transit Shelter Design
Guidelines:
• Predominantly glass enclosure
• Durable, graffiti and vandal resistant
materials
• Provide seating with centre arm,
seating may be pedestal mounted to
pad or attached to the structure.
• Protects occupants from rain, wind,
snow and sun.
• Should be transparent, and include
paintable metal bench with wood slat
seat and back.
• Opaque, tapering roof(or roof design
to accommodate snow loading and
snow removal)
• Incorporate energy efficient lighting;
• Innovative technology for energy;
• Wherever possible, specific
sustainable materials, methods,
technologies.
4.3 Waste Receptacles
Should be located at transit stops, major
intersections, and additional locations
indicated on the drawings. In addition to
serving a practical function, receptacles
will have a prominence within the public
realm, and should demonstrate a high
quality of design.
Guidelines:
• All receptacles should be designed
with more than one compartment, to
accommodate recyclables and waste.
• The design should be durable, and
consist of materials that are resistant
to graffiti and vandalism
• The design should be suitable for
transit stop locations.
• The design should minimize and
prevent the collection of rainwater
within the compartments.
• The design should provide
opportunities for identity and branding
associated with the Energy Park.
• The design should comply with AODA
(Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act).
• Incorporate sustainable materials,
methods, technologies.
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4.4 Public Art & Educational Installations
These display elements provide the
opportunity to showcase educational or
artistic works related to the sustainable
components and initiatives of the Energy
Park, or its major tenants.
Guidelines:
• A contemporary, timeless and simple
design
• A durable, graffiti resistant, vandal
resistant and fire proof design
• A secure design capable of deterring
theft
• In compliance with AODA(Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).
• Incorporating lighting
EDUCATIONAL INSTALLATIONS HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABILITY
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PUBLIC ART HIGHLIGHTS THE PUBLIC SPACE
4.5 Raised Planters / Seating
The streetscape design provides
opportunities for the integration of street
tree planters with informal seating,
supporting the Visitor's Walk and the
Energy Park Corporate Campus.
Guidelines:
• Pre-cast concrete planters are
recommended, for durability and
simplicity of design.
• Planter/seating should be located
along the south edge of the Visitor's
Walk.
• The precedent images shown are
recommended for the design.
5.0 Wayfinding and Signage:
A comprehensive hierarchy of way finding
signage should be developed to indicate
key elements within the Energy Park,
including: major corporate destinations,
the multi-use recreational trail, the
Visitor's Walk, Energy Park Corporate
Campus, and other special features/
destinations, parking areas and service
areas. The signage strategy should be
unique to the Energy Park. The graphic
quality of directional signs should be clear,
distinct and coordinated with the image of
the Park.
Other desirable locations adjacent to the
Energy Park should also be identified,
ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED WAY-FINDING
particularly at gateways (ie. the Darlington
Provincial Park). All signs shall comply
with the Sign By-law 2009-0123.
Variances with due regard for these
guidelines may be considered.
Guidelines:
In general, the following signage types
should not be used:
• Backlit sign boxes
• Billboards - on poles or roofs
• Revolving signs
• Roof signs
• Signs (including lettering) should not
obstruct more than a small percentage
of window areas (e.g. 10%).
• Backlit signs (except signs composed
of individual letters) are less desirable
and should thus be subject to a lower
area limit calculation than other signs.
• Up-lighting of signs should be
prohibited to limit light pollution.
• Excessive illumination of the signage,
building or site should be avoided.
CLEAR WAY-FINDING SIGNAGE
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Energy Drive
Visitor's Walk
The Energy Drive Visitor's Walk will
engage a range of users with a distinctive
pedestrian streetscape experience leading
from the Visitor Centre to the Campus.
Unique elements of the design are
described below:
Lighting:
Pedestrian scaled full cut-off lighting will
illuminate the Visitor's Walk and may
be used to illuminate the interpretive
stations. Suggested locations of lighting
fixtures are indicated on Fig 6.
Accent lighting may also be used to
highlight key landscape features.
Hardscaping:
Distinctive hard surface paving will
uniquely differentiate the Visitor's Walk
from other hard surface pedestrian
areas. A suggested pattern of unit
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OUTDOOR EMPLOYEE AMENITY SEATING AND SHELTER
pavers is indicated on Figure 6.
Use distinct paving materials and
colours to emphasize pedestrian priority,
increase the visibility of crosswalks and
improve pedestrian safety in appropriate
locations. Large dimension concrete
pavers are recommended.
Provide universal accessibility features
at high use pedestrian intersections.
For instance, consider including audible
pedestrian crossing signals, and
appropriate signage.
Specify light coloured paving materials
at pedestrian crossings to maximize
visibility and minimize the urban heat
island effect.
Landscaping:
• The Visitor's Walk is also defined by a
row of street trees on the roadside, as
well as a unique species/colour of tree
on the private property (south) side.
INTEGRATED SEATING/PLANTER
Furnishings:
• The south side of the Visitor's Walk
also includes integrated planter/
seating at 5 locations, as indicated on
Figure 6 and the street section Figure
10.
The length of the walk is animated
with five interpretive signage stations
that explain the functions of various
sustainability features (e.g. LED
lights, tree plantings, bioswales,
permeable pavings). These stations
are indicated on Figure 6.
An outdoor employee amenity area
(as indicated in Figure 6) includes a
permanent outdoor trellis structure
to shelter users from rain and wind
as well as unique perennial and
seasonal plantings contained within
an integrated planter/seating area.
Fig. 10 Energy Drive
Section and Plan
through the Visitor's
Walk(Section A-A)
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The natural landscape areas are intended
to recall the image and character of the
indigenous landscapes within Clarington,
and provide where possible, improved
small animal and bird habitat. It is a
landscape that provides a transition to
Darlington Provincial Park and becomes
a foil to other more formal landscapes
within the Energy Park. It is also the
place where Low Impact Landscape
Development Standards should most
certainly be implemented.
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The presence of a significant stormwater
facility will provide ample opportunity to
explore this landscape design direction.
In the natural landscape area, the
following guidelines should be considered
Lighting and hard surface landscaping
will be kept to a minimum.
Planting should be as maintenance
free as possible.
Lawn-mowing should be minimized,
however mowing along road edges is
recommended to maintain quality turf,
minimize chance fires and facilitate
litter removal.
• Stands of trees should be
underplanted.
Native plant species, such as Locust,
Black Walnut, and Red Oak should
be considered. The stormwater areas
may be planted with Bulrush, Manna
Grass, Water Plontian and Sedges.
Meadow like areas may be planted
with Aster, Columbine, Cardinal Flower
or Green Head Coneflower.
This is also an excellent area for a
butterfly meadow.
uer.- Lan dI a
The landscape strip along the southern
edge of Highway 401 can play an
important role in shaping the character
and image of the overall Energy Park.
The Park is in a very prominent location
within the GTA at the intersection of
Highway 401 and a future highway
connection to the planned Highway 407.
Views from the Highways to development
within the Park will be a significant selling
feature.
Views to the Highway from the Park
will not be as attractive. Furthermore
the Highways will create noise and
air pollution that will compromise the
experience of the Park.
The Buffer Landscape will provide an
opportunity to frame views to and from the
Highways.
Key vistas to buildings and landscapes
can be highlighted while parking lots,
highways ramps and service areas can
be screened from view. Dense blocks
of landscaping can reduce the visual
and audible impact of Highway 401 on
pedestrians and cyclists who are one the
multi-use trail. A mixture of coniferous
and deciduous, pollution tolerant trees
and shrubs should be considered as
planting in this landscape type.
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Gateway Common
Landscape i
The Gateway Commons Landscape will
provide a sense of entrance to the Energy
Park at both the Western and Eastern
limits of Energy Drive. These landscape
areas are also the setting for high profile
development where targeted investment
in the landscape will help further enhance
the overall image and character of the
Energy Park. Special design features will
include distinctive planting and additional
paving and lighting that support the
increased transit and pedestrian activity in
these locations.
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This landscape type includes a variation
of the typical Energy Drive street section
and the Frontage Road street section.
Landscape elements: A unique colour
and species of trees will distinguish this
area and reinforce the sense of entry to
the Park.
Hardscape elements: Distinct paving
materials and colours may be used to
increase the visibility of crosswalks and
improve pedestrian safety.
Lighting: This will be a priority location
for pedestrian scale lighting, promoting
pedestrian comfort and reinforcing these
locations as distinct places.
Fig. 11 Energy
Drive Section
and Plan through
the Gateway
Commons
Landscape
(Section B-B)
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SETBACK
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Sec ndanr
Streets
Secondary streets will support
the character and movement
characteristics of Energy
Drive by providing consistent
landscape design, planting, light
standards and a connected,
continuous sidewalk network.
Fig. 12 Secondary Road Section and Plan
(Section C-C)
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NORTH SIDE SOUTH SIDE
I I
�.061.5m" 2.5m
PLANTING
STRIP
SETBACK
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STRIP �<
SETBACK
20.Om I
ROW
NORTH SIDE SOUTH SIDE
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and Plan(Section D-D)
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Multi-Use PLANTING PLANTING
Trail STRIP STRIP I�
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Street Right-of-Way Summary Table
Surface Parking
Locate and design surface parking lots so
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they are not a detriment to the quality of
the public realm.
Objectives that promote this are:
• Minimize the land required for parking.
Energy Drive
Courtice Road
South Service Road
30m
(objective 5.1.3)
Frontage Road
Energy Drive
Osborne Road
20m
• Ensure parking areas are not a
Hydrogen Street
Energy Drive
Osborne Road
20m
predominate feature in the views
Street "B"
Energy Drive
Frontage Road
20m
of development from public roads.
(objective 5.1.4)
Osborne Road
Energy Drive
Solina Road
20m
Solina Road
Energy Drive
Osborne Road
20m
Guidelines:
• Locate surface parking lots behind
buildings, screened from pedestrians
and allowing buildings to front and
engage the streetscape. They should
not be visible from streets.
• There should be no surface parking
between buildings and Energy Drive.
• The design of surface parking lots
should include provision for safe
pedestrian circulation
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Surface parking lots should be
designed to achieve an overall
reduction in storm water runoff to
predevelopment levels, through the
use of:
• Vegetative bioswales along the
edges of surface parking lots (ie.
shallow grassed lotside swales
where site and soil conditions
permit).
• Porous paving coverage of at least
50% of the total lot surface area
(ie. `turf pavers', gravel, or other
porous surfaces)
Maintain as much of the
predevelopment vegetation as
possible, especially larger trees on
site, to maximize capture of storm
water.
Ensure that 50% or more of all surface
parking lots are shaded from sun at
noon on a typical summer day, to
reduce the urban heat island effect.
VEGETATIVE BIOSWALES
INTEGRATED VEHICULAR AND BIKE PARKING
POROUS PAVED PARKING LOT
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