Design Guidelines Hamlet of Langdon
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Centre Street Corridor Design Guidelines Hamlet of Langdon DRAFT Rocky View Staff Project Team: Sherry Baers Meghan Norman Gurbir Nijjar Iain Smith Janet McTavish And, all other staff who participated in the public engagement sessions and provided feedback during the Centre Street Design Guidelines development process The residences, business owners, landowners, Langdon ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chamber of Commerce and all other stakeholders in the Hamlet of Langdon who participated in and provided invaluable input throughout the entire public engagement process. Consulting Team Carson • McCulloch Associates Ltd. DRAFTAmec Foster Wheeler S2 Architecture September 2015 CONTENTS SECTION 1 : Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 Purpose of the Design Guidelines 1.3 Study Area Map SECTION 2 : Vision & Goals 2.1 Vision Statement 2.2 Goals SECTION 3 : Centre Street Design Guidelines 3.1 Roadway Network • Conceptual Layout & Cross-Sections 3.2 Verge 3.3 Built Form 3.4 Lighting 3.5 Parks & Nodes 3.6 Vegetation 3.7 Pageantry & Signage SECTION 4 : Appendices Appendix A – Development Checklist DRAFT CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The Study area for this project encompasses the entire length of the Centre Street corridor from the entry to Langdon at Glenmore Trail SECTION 1.0 through to the south end of the Hamlet. The Langdon School and Sarah Thompson School sites, as they related to the corridor, are included within the study area. There are a number of Parks/open spaces along and abutting Centre Street as well as a variety of Commercial and Service businesses and Community spaces. Towards the south end of the Hamlet the study area encompasses the Joint-Use site and extends to the Boulder Creek Community entrance. See section 1.3 Study Area Map for project limits. 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES The Design Guidelines provide a reference standard and framework that will be used to guide a variety of improvements that will take place over time throughout the corridor. Items of focus include: • The Street – The form of Centre Street, its capacity, conflict areas, safety, parking, and the aesthetics of the streetscape, • Pedestrian Connections – To various neighbourhoods, to park areas, to the schools and to the shops and service establishments, • Parks and Open Spaces – How they are organized, and how they relate to Centre Street. These include; Langdon Park, the parks within the Langdon School and Sarah Thompson school sites, the Joint-Use area south of Buy-Low Plaza, and any other Municipal open spaces along the corridor. • Community CharacterDRAFT – Elements include; street trees along the corridor, feature lighting, pageantry and signage, the architectural style of the buildings throughout Centre Street, nodes or gathering places within the streetscape, and opportunities for amenities. CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 2 STUDY AREA MAP SECTION 1.3 DRAFT CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 3 VISION & GOALS An engagement process was established for the development of the Centre Street Guidelines. This process included a number of planned opportunities to allow stakeholders to provide their input. For the full Engagement Report see Rocky View County website. SECTION 2.0 There are six major goals for the future development of the Centre 2.2 GOALS Street corridor that were identified and established based on public engagement feedback. The vision and goals describe the ideas 1. Pedestrian Connections: Improve and increase the that are intended to be achieved through future improvements number of pedestrian facilities – sidewalks, pathways, throughout the Centre Street corridor. trails and crosswalks so that all nodes of development (commercial and residential alike), recreational activity 2.1 VISION STATEMENT and community spaces are connected and accessible. The Centre Street Design Guidelines vision is to create an attractive, 2. Enhance Safety and Aesthetics: Streetscape design vibrant and connected streetscape that maintains Langdon’s elements should ensure good visual access and avoid historic charm. The Design Guidelines aim to provide a safe and clutter to create a safe and attractive street. Street accessible corridor where people have ease of movement whether tree planting, lighting and a clear sense of arrival by walking, cycling or driving. into Langdon are fundamental for both safety and aesthetics. Improve intersection design and access to Centre Street along with traffic calming techniques to enhance the function and safety of the corridor. 3. Sustain Heritage Character: Streetscape design elements should celebrate and honor the historic architecture and character of Langdon. 4. Stimulate Business and Investment: Streetscape improvements should stimulate business and encourage new investment into the public realm. 5. Create a Network of Green Spaces and Community Gathering Places: Provide opportunities for organized and informal encounters, where social interaction can take place spontaneously and with ease and comfort. DRAFTLinking these places will enhance the benefits of the green spaces and public places. Visioning Session - Langdon, AB - June 10, 2015 6. Improve Storm Water Drainage: Integrate design options to assist with storm water management such as bio-swales and/or a formal storm water system. To achieve these stated goals, the following design guidelines have been established for the Centre Street corridor. CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 4 CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES 3.1 ROADWAY NETWORK The treatment of the roadway for the Centre Street corridor is important to ensure a balance between vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian movement so as to create a safe public space. SECTION 3.0 3.1.1 Typical Cross-Section The typical cross-section envisioned for Centre Street varies based 3.1.2 Design Elements on the available right-of-way width. Typical cross-sections are shown on the following pages. In all instances, the typical cross- The following subsection outlines the key design elements section provides for the following principles. of the Centre Street roadway. Design Principles: Design Principles: 1. One (1) travel lane for vehicles in each direction between 1. The design speed shall generally be 40 km/hr, although Highway 560 (Glenmore Trail) and Railway Avenue, maintaining some sections mat be designed at 70 km/hr or 80 km/ a minimum 4.3m width. hr to provide an appropriate transition from highway 2. Two (2 ) travel lanes for vehicles in each direction between speeds. Railway Avenue and the south project limit, each of 4.3m width. 2. The Alberta Transportation Highway Geometric To be confirmed through a traffic study. Design Guide provides appropriate values for vertical 3. A 4.0m wide median/turn lane separating the travel lanes. In and horizontal design elements, as well as related addition to providing an appropriate buffer for vehicles traveling considerations including stopping/decision sight in opposing directions, the median will allow for dedicated distances, intersection sight distances, and clear zone left turn bays at major intersections and the incorporation of requirements. landscaping. The median will also provide pedestrian refuse and facilitate crossing the roadway. 4. A minimum 2.5m wide pathway on both sides of the roadway to accommodate pedestrians and young or inexperienced cyclists. 5. A boulevard/swale shall be provided on each side of the roadway physically separating the roadway and the pathway to enhance pedestrian safety andDRAFT comfort. CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 5 CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT AND CROSS-SECTIONS CONCEPTUAL CORRIDOR LAYOUT & BLOCK CROSS-SECTIONS The following graphics include the conceptual block layouts and demonstration cross-sections with road-right-of-way width requirements for the Centre Street corridor. LAYOUT 1: GLENMORE TRAIL TO ANDERSON AVENUE • Cross-Section A-A1 LAYOUT 2: ANDERSON AVENUE TO NEW ROAD • Cross-Section B-B1 • Cross-Section C-C1 LAYOUT 3: NEW ROAD TO RAILWAY AVENUE • Cross-Section D-D1 • Cross-Section E-E1 LEGEND: CONCEPTUAL BLOCK LAYOUT PLANS LAYOUT 4: RAILWAY AVENUE TO DEADHORSE ROAD LAND USE AREAS • Cross-Section F-F1 Commercial Area LAYOUT 5: DEADHORSE ROAD TO BOULDER CREEK DRIVE • Cross-Section F-F1 Community Node / Gathering Space Pedestrian / Cyclist Area Community Area / School Drainage Retention Area / Swale Medians / Boulevards Residential Area CONNECTIONS / MOVEMENTDRAFT Roadway Travel Lanes Multi-use Pathways Signalised Intersections N CENTRE STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HAMLET OF LANGDON ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 6 0 20 40 60 100 1:2000 at A4 METERS SECTION A - A1 LAND USE AREAS Commercial Area Community Node / Gathering Space Pedestrian / Cyclist Area Community Area / School Drainage Retention Area / Swale Medians / Boulevards Residential Area CONNECTIONS / MOVEMENT Primary Roadway Travel Lanes Secondary Roadway Travel Lanes HWY 797 GLENMORE CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT TRAIL AND CROSS-SECTIONS LAYOUT 1: GLENMORE TRAIL TO ANDERSON AVENUE Defining Block Characteristics: • 2.5m wide paved multi-use pathway (both sides of roadway) • 4.3m wide shared use lanes with curb and gutter • Left-hand turn lanes • Pedestrian controlled signals (conventional or solar powered) NESBITT AVENUE • 3.0m wide soft boulevard & median • Street trees between curb and sidewalk and through median • Street lighting and pedestrian accent lighting (servicing