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three smaller neighbourhoods, Roslyn, River-Osborne and McMillan. McMillan. and smaller River-Osborne three Roslyn, neighbourhoods, demographically. different distinctly All are neighbourhoods three Osborne Village, according to the City of Winnipeg is comprised of of comprised is Winnipeg of the City to according Village, Osborne
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Park The COMMUNITY INPUT on Forks Stradbrook - riverwalk is nice, but needs great - not easily clean-up accessible for On November 16, we met with a focus group of older adults at 64 Nassau. The outcome of this meeting provided us with ‘inside information’ all regarding the age-friendliness of Osborne Village. The group identified many physical and social barriers faced by older adults living in the Village. These issues are highlighted. Route Safety & 68 Crescent perception of & timing of crime transfers during the day
Condition Safeway of sidewalks and and roads. Shoppers Connectivity of walkway - unsafe pathways. and sidewalk ends
“Transportation Parking is excellent.” for visitors and healthcare professionals
Neighbourhood clean-up. Traffic and turning lights.
Services: More green “You don’t space. have to leave the neighbourhood.”
Affordable Confusion housing for Corner is seniors. great to transfer, envisioning age but difficult to friendly communities navigate
Department of City Planning Transit Oriented Development Streets & Crosswalks Public Space & Art SIMPLE SOLUTIONS Transit oriented development takes place in major transit nodes in the city. These spaces are dynamic and give priority to public http://lcdcorg.wordpress.com/category/lcdc/page/2/ http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/study/language/articles/spanish_language_study_in_latin_america.shtml http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/european_prize_for_urban_public_space_-_winners_2010/ http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/13/westchester-incorporating-land-use-into-new-brt-line/ transportation http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/11/a-potential-sol/ infrastructure. The street is a dynamic Public spaces are places Heated bus shelters, space that is shared by where public life unfolds. transit maps, clocks, vehicles, public transit and The setting in these ample seating, active transportation. The spaces should encourage newspaper stands, space needs to be marked a spectator and spectacle coffee shops and according to the function relationship through the use shopping are all - texture, colour, signs of seating, stages, sculpture, http://www.imaginativeamerica.com/category/urban-design/ www.treehugger.com Los Angeles www.caid.com - Palm Beach Convention Centre integral components. and lighting can be used art installations and to distinguish the type of performances. Water, light movement taking place in and food are also necessary the space. elements in these spaces.
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The street is not only for Infill development should Dwell Magazine movement, it is also a space fill the empty spaces of the for engaging in public life. Community gardens and local city, to create a relationship As such, the street should be markets are excellent ways between the street and the furnished, much like a living of securing seasonal produce building. Infill form and room, to ensure a pleasant for communities. Gardening function should be sensitive to the existing surroundings. and unique experience for offers social, economic and http://www.archpaper.com/e-board_rev.asp?News_ID=2802 www.torontoist.com people. physical benefits for citizens. These types of developments The eating and sharing of may be of creative and Dwell Magazine food is a cultural activity unconventional architecture. that should be encouraged in public space.
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Dwell Magazine Department of City Planning Department of City Planning City of Department SAFEWAY & SHOPPERS age envisioning friendly communities Key outcomes: Key River on development oriented Transit and Osborne. in the Restricted parking to access lot. Safeway in buildings infillthe Street-front lot. parking Safeway and centre resource A community space between the parking hut garden church. empty and the from across garden A community hut. garden and between Shoppers street” “Naked pedestrians, to - restricted Safeway trucks. loading and cyclists sidewalks and re-surfaced Cross-walks and painted. Vehicles are resticted from entering the space between Shoppers and Safeway. The space is for pedestrians, cyclists and and pedestrians, for spaceis cyclists The Safeway. and the space between Shoppers entering from resticted are Vehicles a tonew up become opened is Safeway of former “back” The street furniture. filledand is trucks loading and trees with entrance. Osborne looking south at River: The east side (formerly a fast-food restaurant and convenience store) and west corner corner west and store) convenience and restaurant a fast-food River: side (formerly The east at south looking Osborne stands, Newspaper development. oriented transit street-front been into redeveloped space) have public empty (formerly space. outdoor and riders in indoor transit for all provided are food vendors and benches schedules, digitalclocks, bus OSBORNE STREET ROSLYN ROAD ROSLYN GERALD STREET Street-front parking is transformed to street-front shops. The infill is incremental: green denotes short-term, blue short-term, green denotes infillincremental: The is shops. street-front to transformed is parking Street-front set-backs. zero with be should transparent buildings of the form The long-term. denotes red term and medium denotes open. is The function The parking lot is surrounded by trees, public space and shops. Vehicles are restricted to one access point on River and and on River access one point restrictedto are Vehicles shops. and space public by trees, surrounded is lot The parking The street. the be facing should entrances buildings, the grand though to and backs” “front no longer are There Gerald St. and celebrations Specialart. and community befood space could filled vendors trees, with benches, public newly formed be in this space. could held seasonal events RIVER AVENUE
NORQUAY STREET Looking east on River Avenue. A garden hut and community resource centre on the left fills a parking lot. Brightly Brightly lot. the left parking fills a on centre resource community and hut A garden Avenue. River Looking on east pedestrians. every installed for at intersection are surfaced crosswalks A garden on a once vacant lot on the corner of River and Norquay. and River of the corner on lot vacant a once on A garden Osborne Street - The Heart Of The Village
A Few Proposals OSBORNE STREET @ RIVER Lane Reduction Infrastructure built primarily for vehicles often suffers from heavy use during peak traffic hours while being under-utilized most
River Avenue Street Osborne Osborne Street is an other times of the day. By using an amazing part of the alternating traffic light, Osborne neighbourhood but I think Street could accommodate the we can make it even better ... same traffic flows during both peak rush hour periods. The lane reduction would greatly benefit pedestrians and could Current Layout also accommodate a cycling lane. Walkability and safety would increase substantially and the Osborne @ River Looking South added space could be utilized by The lane reduction could accommodate the addition of a bike lane on both sides of the road both businesses and public.
Pedestrian Priority A pedestrian priority zone is one in which the physical space is designed to accommodate foot Osborne @ River Looking South N traffic and not that of motorized O 100 200 300 400 m N vehicles. The space would still allow vehicles to use the roadway however infrastructure would be Osborne @ River Looking South tailored to humans. Lane width This view provides a typical section through Osborne Street. The passage is narrow and dominated by the road. reductions will give pedestrians more room to navigate while naturally slowing down vehicle traffic. Raised roadways, as shown to the left, will also have the same effect by encouraging motorists and pedestrians to share the road. Osborne @ River Looking South A pedestrian oriented roadway would allow pedestrians to coexist with cyclists and motor vehicles.
Domed Cover A dome over Osborne street would create a protected environment while still allowing interaction with the environment. The dome would be an open design which would create a transition zone between extreme environments and indoor spaces along the strip. Furthermore the dome would reduce the need Osborne @ Stradbrook Looking North for snow removal during winter This view is taken from a transit hub proposed by our group toward building multiuse facilities months. Additionally the covered for various types of transportation. The view north looks onto another proposal, that of a domed envisioning age pedestrian oriented strip of Osborne Street, between River Avenue and Stradbrook Avenue. The street would be architecturally dome provides several interesting design opportunities to makes the passage more user friendly. friendly communities On its own it becomes an interesting architectural element, however it also provides a landmark pleasing and promote outdoor as well as a portal into Osborne Village. Furthermore the dome provides shelter from extreme elements and may also reduce the need for snow removal in the winter time. use. Osborne @ River Looking South Department of City Planning The domed cover would provide a transition zone between the extreme elements and interior spaces. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT ALONG OSBORNE STREET RIVER @ OSBORNE OSBORNE ST.
VIEW FROM OSBORNE STREET AS IT EXISTS TODAY
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PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL FUTURE OF OSBORNE STREET NORTH OF RIVER AVENUE
Proposed Development Osborne Street is characterized by its older, historic buildings and street life. North of River Avenue however, the two existing buildings containing a Subway and Macs convenience store do not mesh with the character and landscape south of River Avenue. These structures are temporary, and as their tenants OSBORNE ST. lifespans expire, there is an opportunity for new development that will extend the character of Osborne Street north of River Avenue.
The development can eliminate the existing building setback that currently creates a wide, flat distance between the street and the buildings. New buildings can be built nearer to the street, while still giving pedestrians adequate space for walking. New buildings can feature ground-level retail shops, restaurants, cafes and other amenities, and residential above. The space will become much more integrated into Osborne Village’s historical landscape while providing more retail and residential opportunities in the neighbourhood. envisioning age RIVER AVE. friendly communities The corner of River Avenue and Osborne Street already has heavily used transit stops, and would be an N ideal location for a more integrated transit hub within the proposed mixed-use development, connecting Osborne Village with the new Rapid Transit Line as well as other parts of Winnipeg. Department of City Planning OSBORNE @ STRADBROOK Department of City Planning City of Department envisioning age age envisioning friendly communities A possible view at street level looking into site. into looking level street viewA possible at Rethink the Transit Stop Rethink the Transit Stradbrook and Street Osborne at intersection The would redesign its and node, important an is Avenue area proposesthe plan The visitors. and residents benefit methods construction and lighting better with redevelop an and plants, and trees more sidewalks streets, and for images The infill development. future model for attractive which serves one model, stop a new transit depict shown making smallby objective being, The functions. multiple and character its will maintain the area changes informed all. for environment safe as the future into develop Street view elevation of site. site. of view elevation Street Long Term, Term, Long Medium Term, Red Term, Medium Blue Term, Short Green Legend- Development site eye view of Birds and Street Osborne kiosk at and stop Detailed transit view of term long and medium short, showing, Avenue, Stradbrook site. of development Yellow Redesign Yellow The Site as it Might Exist Might it as Site The and as aintersection whole tothe changes the several significant shows Stradbrook and Osborne for plan The proposedchanges The of intersection. the at corners the are changes notable most The time. over progress its show colours different The together. linking the intersection thus each corner, see of a gradual redesign would corners. opposite at stops two arenewthe transit changes major two The of development. periods the different below. circled the corner single the focuson is entirety, in its the intersection displays the plan Although Photo collage of possible structure for new transit stop. new transit for structure possible of collage Photo The proposal for the area as a area the for proposal The
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View looking across at the proposed long term transit lane. term transit long the proposed at across looking View lots. long term proposal for new transit lane, and potential infill of parking of infillparking potential and lane, new transit for proposal term long Birds eye view of site looking south along Osborne Street, showing showing Street, Osborne along south looking site eye view of Birds Osborne Street, site of potential transit lane. transit potential of site Street, Osborne View looking south across at corner of Stradbrook Avenue and and Avenue Stradbrook of corner at across south looking View and Osborne Street showing fragmented space. fragmented showing Street Osborne and View of existing transit stop at the corner at Stradbrook Avenue Avenue Stradbrook at the corner at stop transit existing of View Osborne Street showing existing space and transit stop. transit space and existing showing Street Osborne View looking at the Belltower, corner at Stradbrook Avenue and and Avenue Stradbrook at corner the Belltower, at looking View
short, medium and long term. long and medium short, would see a gradual redesign of the intersection’s four corners. These changes would occur over the over would occur changes These corners. four the see intersection’s of a gradual redesign would it comes second to Osborne and River it has the potential to be just as lively. The proposed changes changes proposed The lively. as be to just the potential has it River and Osborne to second comes it The intersection at Osborne and Stradbrook is an important node in the neighbourhood. Although node neighbourhood. Although in the an important is Stradbrook and Osborne at intersection The The Site as it Exists it as Site The Confusion Corner - Rapid Transit Hub CONFUSION CORNER P.1 Proposed Solution: Phase 1(Strategic Densification)
Imporant Areas @ Confusion Corner The first phase focuses on building in areas that can be implemented quickly and effectively. No Osborne Street Osborne McMillan Avenue major structural changes are required. 1 2 Corydon Avenue Corydon Avenue The blue block in the model to the left represent areas that could easily be utilized for increased
Pembina Highway density. Region 1 is low rise Rapid Transit The major concern at Confusion Corner was not buildings along Osborne Street. Confusion Corner one of service. The primary 3 There is great potential here due to the issue was the difficulty of existence of a community center as well as O 100 200 300 m N accessing the service. parks all on the same block. Area 2 is currently low density commercial space. Area 3 consists N of car lost and open land however it will soon be directly adjacent to the rapid transit station.
Neighbourhood AnalysisDuring the design consultation process, many insights into community behavior and neighbourhood usage were discovered. Neighbourhoods Proposed Solution: Phase 2 (Lane relocation) often have important sites where complex issues and heavy traffic come Implementation @ Confusion Corner together to create challenging problems for urban planners. In Osborne The second Village, the intersection of Corydon Avenue, Osborne Street and Pembina phase of the Highway, also known as confusion corner, forms a significant corridor for solution is much both transit and vehicle traffic. The result is a zone that many, especially more intensive the elderly, find difficult to access. Further compounding the issue is and would the addition of rapid transit along existing rail lines. The Osborne rapid require a higher transit stop, when it comes online, will require pedestrian to cross level of study major vehicle corridors that are less than friendly to those on foot. This before being Existing Conditions @ Confusion Corner intersection is of particular interest in terms of walkability, safety, access implemented. and efficiency. One reoccurring theme related to this area pertains to residents feeling that the intersection is a dangerous environment due to The yellow buildings both high vehicle flow and speed. Another issue of concern relates to the in the model to the left difficulty in accessing services as a result of convoluted crosswalk design. represent new development There is very little aesthetic appeal to the intersection and the experience on city blocks that have been tends to be less than enjoyable. Lastly the immediate area offers little in rearranged. One way traffic terms of secondary services and remains poorly utilized. would no long run along McMillan as Corydon would be widened east To the left are two physical models of the area in question The model to of Osborne. This would allow McMillan the top left is a representation of the neighbourhood as it currently stands to become a geen-way and possibly a while the lower model represents one of the solutions we explored. The cycling lane all the way to Scott Street. More envisioning age importantly though, would be the transformation friendly communities black coloured blocks represent existing buildings. The red lines are roads N with heavy vehicle traffic. The yellow represents the rapid transit line of confusion corner into a more predictable, walkable and safer crossing. This is crucial given the location of An Idea To Improve Confusion Corner while the orange blocks are bus stops. Lastly the green is parks. the new rapid transit stop located next to the rail line. Department of City Planning Osborne Stree - The Heart of the Village CONFUSION CORNER P.2
Existing Conditions @ Confusion Corner An important aspect of the built environment, especially in downtown location, is the presence of people. Osborne Village is considered a relatively dense neighbourhood with a wide variety of shops and amenities Most are available within a short distance by foot. Given the close proximity to Corydon, another busy neighbourhood, it is odd that the intersection between the two neighbourhoods is so sparse. The figure to the left shows the lack of density at confusion How we feel about our corner. neighbourhood is often an important aspect of how we act in our neighbourhood. Stage 1 @ Confusion Corner A good neighbourhood The first phase of the Confusion Corner should be enjoyable to use. recommendation is simply to O 100 200 300 m increase the built form in order to make a more lively area. A denser N population is able to support more shops and services and the resulting outcome tends to be a more walkable neighbourhood. A properly built physical form can lead to a pleasant and inclusive environment. Given the rapid transit route will necessitate movement through the area south of Osborn, in the adjacent area seem like a natural progression.
Stage 2 @ Confusion Corner The final stage will see the Boundaries of Osborne village move one block south but the proposal should also promote healthy growth south of Corydon. The area should prove to be an important section of the city as its geographical location places it between the new developments of Pembina @ Jessie Looking North the Fort Rouge Yards to the south,
This view is taken on Pembina Highway looking North, back at our design solutions. While the physical aspects is left to architects, it is of and an the recently expanded value to take note on the importance that our physical environment plays with regards to our interaction with the neighbourhood. Here the inclusion of a large piece of art is deliberately included in a strategic location. Public art lends itself well to places of social gathering. These borders of Osborn Village to the places will tend to increase the use of the walkable environment which in turn affects health, safety and social interactions. The physical size envisioning age of the piece makes it an obvious landmark and aids in way-finding. The location has also been specifically chosen as it is clearly visible from a North. several major arterial routes (Corydon, Osborne, Pembina). It also sits at the intersection just north of the new rapid transit stop. Finally, the friendly communities piece acts as a transition zone into Osborne Village. In this sense the art becomes a portal and a unique feature that further makes Osborne Village a interesting and memorable destination.
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Current Development Pattern Development Current There is a possibility of having a movable outdoor stage for street festivals and localand displays. festivals street for stage outdoor movable a having of is a possibility There gatherings of all sorts. Main floor retail and restaurants can spill over into these spaces during the summer. summer. during the spacesthese into over spill can restaurants and retail floor all sorts. of Main gatherings Within the proposed infill development, there should be inner courtyards that servefor space that as local public courtyards be inner should there infill development, the proposed Within pathways throughout the neighbourhood and be a focal point of public space. space. public of be a focal the neighbourhood and point throughout pathways line the street and the proposed new infill development. This greenway would provide a connection to other to connection a provide would greenway This new infill thedevelopment. proposed and the street line a greenway. If the lanes on McMillan Avenue are reduced from four to two, trees and public green space will green public and trees two, to four from reduced are Avenue McMillan on the lanes If a greenway. The proposed development of McMillan Avenue between Donald Street and Osborne Street is to incorporate to incorporate is Street Osborne and Street between Donald Avenue McMillan of development proposed The Bus Route 68 - Current and Proposed Route Proposed Greenway PATHWAYS & CONNECTIVITY
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EXISTING 68 ROUTE PROPOSED EXTENSION
The 68 transit route is a popular choice for residents of the village, as it connects Osborne Village to downtown Winnipeg via its eastbound line. The westbound line however, does not have the same popularity, as the line ends at the corner of Grosvenor and Renfrew, in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. By extending the route further west to the Tuxedo Park transit station, the 68 then connects with other routes to Polo Park and down Corydon Avenue. This gives users of the 68 more options heading west, similar to the eastbound route.
The most popular walking path in the area is the boardwalk along the Assiniboine River leading to the Forks. Connectivity with Osborne Village and this path however, is minimal. By creating a similar boardwalk along the southern bank of the river, residents of Osborne Village have more options and easier access to reach destinations such as the Forks.
Extending the boardwalk into the neighbourhood, creating a designated pedestrian path through the neighbourhood, connecting all three neighbourhoods in Osborne Village. The path can run along Roslyn Road, travel south down Nassau Street, east along McMillan Avenue into the new proposed development, and north up Scott Street. The path would use the building setbacks, reducing the space from the street to the buildings, as well as integrating seating, planters, vegetation and lighting into the fences and landscape already existing. Bike parking could be provided along the street, breaking up the long rows of car parking and providing spaces for cyclists to park and operate on their bicycles.
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POTENTIAL FUTURE VIEW ALONG PEDESTRIAN GREENWAY Department of City Planning Department of City Planning City of Department INTERVENTION SUMMARY age envisioning friendly communities The Safeway parking lot redevelopment will restrict vehicle restrictwillvehicle redevelopment lot parking Safeway The was a space that in pedestrian movement encourage and movement into will lot be transformed vacant The cars. to devoted previously will of Osborne be and the site River hut. a garden with a garden development. oriented transit future A view from the Osborne Bridge of how future development will development future how of Bridge theOsborne viewA from the Village. portion of the southern of the landscape begin change to The proposed greenway and infill development on McMillan Avenue Avenue McMillan on infilland development proposed greenway The local residential. services for more opportunity and an will provide of rest with the development connect the would The greenway serve development The the neighbourhood and park. urban an as all ages of people uses for a mix of with be area a walkable should abilities. and
The corner of Stradbrook and Osborne is the site for proposed proposed for is site Osborne the and Stradbrook of corner The a distinct traffic node. is because it development transit-oriented
create a more pedestrian-friendly the Village. through walking a more path create The greenway system integrates the existing building to building setbacks existing the integrates system The greenway