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1.0INTRODUCTION

2.0CONTEXT FOR CHANGE

3.0THE AREA TODAY

4.0THE PLAN

5.0IMPLEMENTATION

1 IntroductionOttawa is a growing, evolving city. This is no more evident than west of downtown, where the City is building the first phase of the Confederation Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Tunney’s Pasture. The surrounding neighbourhoods of Mechanicsville, Hintonburg, Wellington Village and Champlain Park are changing, and Wellington Street West is bustling. The character of the neighbourhoods, their central location and their proximity to rapid transit make them very desirable places to live. The area is experiencing growth pressures, with developers planning new housing at various scales. As part of an overall plan to grow Ottawa more sustainably, the City encourages growth within the designated Mixed-Use Centre that includes Tunney’s Pasture and adjacent areas.

This Community Design Plan (CDP) has been prepared to guide future change in the area surrounding the Tunney’s Pasture Transit Station, an area that takes its name from the transportation corridor that connects thefour established and evolving neighbourhoods. It is intended to guide not only private development but also important public initiatives that will improve the area and support intensification.

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Burnside

Ladouceur

Bullman

Bullman

Parc

Laroche Park

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Rapids

Lyndale

Sorrel

Sir Jo

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acdonald

Eglantine

Sunnymede

Premier

Yarrow

Tunney’s PasturePré Tunney

Bayview

Garland

Hilda

Goldenrod

Sir Frederick BantingNorthw

esternCowley

Spencer

Armstrong

Wellington

Parkdale

Pinehurst

Hinchey

Carruthers

Stirling

Parkdale

Forward

Hinchey

Carruthers

Stonehurst

Pinhey

Merton

Holland

Hamilton

Huron

CarolineSmirleGrangeRossGilchristW

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Colombine

NORTH HINTONBURG

WELLINGTONVILLAGE

TUNNEY`S PASTURE

BAYVIEW

Provincial HighwayAutoroute provinciale

Federally Owned RoadRoute fédérale

ArterialArtère

Major CollectorGrande collectrice

CollectorRoute collectrice

Potential Collector onTunney`s Pasture(Conceptual)Route collectrice possible (conceptuelle)

Potential Federally Owned RoadRoute locale possible

Potential Local Street onTunney`s Pasture(Conceptual)au pré Tunney (conceptuelle)

Future Local StreetRue locale future

Right-of-Way Protection Priority(26m)Protection de l’emprise (26 m)

Signalized IntersectionCarrefour avec feux de circulation

Proposed Number of Car LanesNombre de voies pour les voitures proposées

LRT StationStation du TLR

Bayview Station CDPDu Secteur do la station Bayview

Provincial HighwayAutoroute provinciale

Federally Owned RoadRoute fédérale

ArterialArtère

Major CollectorImportante route collectrice

CollectorRoute collectrice

Right-of-Way Protection Priority(26m)Protection de l’emprise (26 m)

Existing Signalized IntersectionCarrefour avec feux de circulation actuel

Transitway StationStation du Transitway

CDP Study Area

CDP Area BoundaryLimite du PCC

CDP Focus AreaSecteur d’intérêt du PCC

General Urban AreaZone urbaine générale

Central AreaZone centrale

Mixed Use Centre Centre d’utilisations polyvalentes

Major Open SpaceEspaces verts d’importance

Urban Natural FeaturesCaractéristiques naturelles de zone urbaine

Traditional Main StreetRue principale traditionnelle

Existing Multi-use PathwaySentier polyvalent existant

Proposed Multi-use PathwaySentier polyvalent proposé

Future Pedestrian Pathway Sentier piétonnier futur

Future PathwaySentier futur

Enhanced Community PathwaySentier communautaire amélioré

Existing PathwaySentier existant

Enhanced Cross WalkPassage pour piétons amélioré


Future LRT StationStation du TLR future



Proposed Multi-use PathwaySentier polyvalent proposé

Future Cycle Track (O�-Road)Voie cyclable future (hors rue)

Future Bike Lane (On-Road)Voie cyclable future (sur rue)

Future Shared Use Lane (Signed Route)Future voie partagée (tracé balisé)

Enhanced Cross WalkPassage pour piétons amélioré


Future LRT StationStation du Transitway



Existing O�-Street Multi-use PathwaySentier polyvalent hors rue existant

Existing PathwaySentier existant


BRT StationStation de transport en commun rapide par autobus (TCRA)

LRT Station

LRT Line

Existing Bus Route

Existing O-train/Planned LRT Line

LRT Station Plaza

LRT Station

BRT

Planned LRT Line

Bus Route (Based on Existing)


Interim Transfer Bus Station

Interim Bus Parking

BRT Station

BRT

Existing Bus Route


Residential-High Pro�leUtilisation résidentielle à pro�l élevé

Residential-Medium Pro�leUtilisation résidentielle à pro�l moyen

Residential-Low Pro�leUtilisation résidentielle à pro�l bas

CommercialCommerciale

O�ceBureau

InstitutionalInstitutionnelle

IndustrialIndustrielle

UtilityServices publics

Open Space and ParksEspace ouvert et parcs

Low-Pro�le Residential BuildingMedium-Pro�le Residential BuildingHigh-Pro�le Residential BuildingResidential Mixed-Use BuildingO�ce BuildingRetail Space BuildingPublic/Institutional Building

Low-Rise Neighbourhood

Tunneys Pasture Mixed-Use CentreSubject to Tunneys Pasture Master Plan

Holland-Parkdale NodeMixed-Use Centre

Secondary Mainstreet

Active Frontage

NCC

Existing/Proposed Open Space

Existing/Proposed Plaza

Community Centre/Facility

LRT Station

CDP Study Area

BRT Station/Planned LRT StationStation de transport en commun rapide par autobus (TCRA)/station du TLR plani�é

BRT Line/ Planned LRT LineLigne de transport en commun rapide par autobus/ ligne de TLR prévue

Existing Bus Route Circuit d’autobus existant

Existing O-train/Planned LRT LineTracé actuel de l’O-Train/ligne du TLR prévue

Planned LRT Station PlazaPlace de la station du TLR prévue



Existing O�-Street Multi-use PathwaySentier polyvalent hors rue existant

Existing Bike Lane (On-Road)Voie cyclable actuelle (sur rue)

Existing Shared Use LaneVoie partagée actuelle


Transitway StationStation du Transitway

ApprovedApprouvées

Under ReviewEn examen

Under Construction/Recently CompletedEn construction/Achevé récemment

CDP AreasSecteurs des PCC

Scott St. CDP Study AreaSecteur à l’étude du PCC de la rue Scott

Height Limits Subject toTunney`s Pasture Master Plan

Low Pro�leUp to 11mUp to 14.5 m (4 Storeys ) Up to 14.5 m (4 Storeys ) *Except Where Angular Premits Greater Height-See Guidelines Section 4.2.2(C)

Medium Pro�leUp to 19 m (6 Storeys)

High Pro�le Up to 76m (25 Storeys)Up to 55m (18 Storeys)Up to 37m (12 Storeys)

Maximum Height Subjuct to Angular Plane and CDP Tall-Building Guidelines

Height Limits Varies as Per Existing Zoning

General Location for Tall Building*Subject to CDP Tall-Building Guidelines

Neighbourhood Line

LRT Station

CDP Study Area

Transit Plaza

Parkdale Greenway

Sir Frederick Banting Greenway

Columbine Cycling Route

Transitway Greenway

Neighbourhood Park and Community Centre

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Mixed-Use CentreCentre d’utilisations polyvalentes

Secondary MainstreetRue principale résidentielle

Low-Rise Residential Secteur résidentiel de faible hauteur

Low-Rise Residential (Max 6 Storeys)Secteur résidentiel de faible hauteur (6 étages)

Apartment NeighbourhoodQuartier d’immeubles de logements

Local CommercialLocal commercial

Public/Institutional AreaSecteur public/institutionnel

Open SpaceEspace ouvert

Mid Block Connection Lien à mi pâté

Mid Block Connection-ConceptualLien à mi pâté-Conceptuel

Tunney`s Pasture Open SpaceEspace ouvert pré Tunney

Capital FunctionFunction de la Capital

NCC Open SpaceEspace vert de la CCN

Subject to NCC Urban Land MasterplanSous reserve de l'achèvement du Plan directeur des terrains urbains de la capitale

UtilityServices publics

Potential Community Centre/ FacilityCentre/installations communautaires potentiels

LRT StationStation du TLR

Neighbourhood LineLigne de quartier

CDP Study AreaSecteur d’étude du PCC

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CDP STUDY AREA

1.1 The Study Area

The original study area for the Scott Street CDP stretched from Northwestern Avenue in the west to Bayview Road in the east, along Scott Street, and from the north edge of Tunney’s Pasture to almost Wellington Street West in the south. The area captures Tunney’s Pasture, the Mechanicsville neighbourhood and portions of the Hintonburg Champlain Park and Wellington Village neighbourhoods. Through the course of the study, it became apparent that the southern boundary of the area should be extended to the edge of the West Wellington Street CDP area, to recognize larger portions of Hintonburg and Wellington Village, where significant change is not planned. In addition, the northern boundary was modified to capture public lands, including Laroche Park and the National Capital Commission (NCC) property north of Burnside Avenue, that are effectively part of Mechanicsville.

Centred approximately on the Tunney’s Pasture Transit Station, the CDP area captures a population of residents and workers who are generally within a 10-minute walk of the station (residents in the east end of the study area are also a short walk from the Bayview Station).

Within the modified CDP boundary is an area identified through the study process where physical improvements are most desirable and hence will be the focus for the CDP.

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1.2 What is aCommunity DesignPlan?Community Design Plans are intended to guide change in areas of Ottawa targeted for growth and improvement, including the Central Area, Town Centres, Mixed-Use Centres, Developing Communities and Mainstreets. Their purpose is to translate the principles and policies of the City’s Official Plan to the community scale. CDPs recognize that each community is unique and has distinct opportunities and challenges for managing change.

CDPs are often initiated in response to pressures for change or growth in an area and are intended to provide the opportunityfor early involvement and discussion by all parties about how future development should occur. In the spirit of collaborative community building, they are prepared through an open and public process.

CDPs focus on land use and development but also address transportation and elements of the public realm, including parks and streetscapes. They may produce related initiatives such as design guidelines, zoning amendments, a greening strategy or any number of other strategies that are required to address the physical development of the study area. CDPs are approved by City Council and may be implemented through a Secondary Plan.

1.3 How to use this CDP

The Scott Street CDP is intended to be used by organizations and individuals who will play a role in shaping future development in the area, including City departments, City Council, federal agencies, landowners, business owners, community associations and residents. Specifically, it should be used as follows:

• To inform landowners, business owners, developers and the general public about the urban design vision and objectives for the area;

• As the basis for a Secondary Plan setting out policies respecting land use, built form, the public realm and other matters;

• As the basis for amendments to the City’s Zoning By-law;

• To inform the planning and development of federal lands within the area, namely Tunney’s Pasture and lands managedby the NCC;

• To guide detailed planning of public capital projects identified in the plan and updates to the City’s plan for capital projects;

• As a guideline document when preparing and reviewing site-specific rezoning, site plan and Committee of Adjustment applications as well as capital projects.

As a multi-faceted guideline document, this CDP builds upon previous plans for the area and complements other general design guidelines prepared by the City and which may be applied to the area. Where the CDP conflicts with previously adopted guidelines, the guidelines in this document shall prevail.

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1.4 Study Process

The Scott Street CDP Study began in February 2013 and followed a four-phase process over a 10-month period. Community representatives, landowners, and other key stakeholders were interviewed early in the process for their perspectives on the issues and opportunities in the area. A Public Advisory Committee (PAC), comprised of representatives from each of the affected neighbourhoods and the Wellington West Business Improvement Association (BIA), was formed to provide a sounding board as directions for the CDP emerged. Public consultation events provided an opportunity in each phase of the project for residents, business owners, land owners

and other stakeholders to provide input and feedback. These included community workshops held May 1st and 2nd and June 26th and community meetings held October 9th and November 13th.A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comprised of staff from various City departments, OC Transpo, the NCC, and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) also provided critical input and feedback at project milestones. In addition, the team consulted regularly with individual agencies to ensure the CDP was informed by and coordinated with other ongoing initiatives, and vice versa.

PHASE 1Goals, Objectives and Potential

• mapping, modeling & analysis• stakeholder interviews• visioning workshops

Feb-May

PHASE 2Vision and Urban Design

Framework

• preliminary directions• conceptual framework• PAC meeting• community meeting (June 26)• confirm framework

May-July

PHASE 3Draft CDP

• recommended directions• PAC meeting• community meeting (Oct 9)• complete draft CDP

July-Oct

PHASE 4Final CDP

• refine document• community meeting (Nov 13)• finalize CDP• presentation to Planning

Committee

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1.5 What We Heard

Active participation by residents living in and around the Scott Street area was critical to developing a design plan that reflects both the community’s vision and the City’s Official Plan. Residents had the opportunity to provide input and feedback verbally and through comment sheets at a visioning workshop held in May 2013 and well-attended community meetings held in June, October and November that year. In total, more than 300 residents participated in the process.The sampling of comments captured here reflect the concerns and aspirations expressed by the community early in the study process.

We understand our community is going to change, but don’t wreckthe neighbourhoods we love them they way they are! Scott Street isa very unfriendly street for pedestrians and cyclists Tunney’s Pasture isnot an inviting place Does density have to mean a lot of tall buildings?The eclectic character and mix of uses in Mechanicsville should bemaintained If intensification is going to happen, the entire communityshould benefit Laroche Park is heavily used and needs better facilities It’s not easy or pleasant to walk to the transit stations We need moreretail amenities like a small grocery store Once the LRT is built, reducethe width of Scott Street and remove all the buses We need more green space Height transitions should happen in the mixed-use centre, not inthe neighbourhoods Carruthers is a key place for crossing Scott Street,especially for kids going to schools—it should feel safer Why can’t theNCC lands be more accessible? Housing in the area is becoming less and less affordable There is no clarity on the rules for development todayTraffic on Parkdale is terrible and cut-through traffic is getting worse—more density will mean more traffic Bike lanes on Holland was a missed opportunity Make sure the area stays family-friendly Don’t repeat the30-storey buildings on Parkdale Don’t count on development happening in Tunney’s Pasture for a long time The greenway on Scott Street should be on the south side of the road to provide a buffer New developmentshould be designed for people who walk, bike and take transit The zoning in the neighbourhoods today is working We need better walking andcycling connections to the river Don’t build for cars, build for people.

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