FEBRUARY 2014 RESPONSIVE BUILDINGSIwB INTERNATIONAL CHARRETTE ADDRESS 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto ON M5A 1P4 Canada MAILING ADDRESS Institute without Boundaries, School of Design, George Brown College P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto ON M5T 2T9 Canada Tel.: +1.416.415.5000 x 2029 © 2014 THE INSTITUTE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES No part of this work may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the publisher except for a brief quotation (not exceeding 200 words) in a review or professional work. WaRRANTIES The information in this document is for informational purposes only. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and veracity of the informa- tion in this document, and, although the Institute without Boundaries at George Brown College relies on reputable sources and believes the informa- tion posted in this document is correct, the Institute without Boundaries at George Brown College does not warrant the quality, accuracy or complete- ness of any information in this document. Such information is provided “as is” without warranty or condition of any kind, either express or implied (including, but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose), the Institute without Boundaries is not respon- sible in any way for damages (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages) arising out of the use of this document nor are liable for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Welcome 3 Partners 7 What is a Charrette? 8 The Gateway Cities Project THE RESPONSIVE BUILDINGS CHARRETTE 11 Introduction 13 Regional Landscape 15 Responsive Design Site Typologies 17 Deliverables 19 Project Manifesto CHARRETTE INFORMATION 23 Location Maps 25 Schedule 27 Charrette Teams 38 Room Assignments 36 Guest Lecturers TOOLS & TEMPLATES 39 Site Analysis & Regional Checklist 41 Tools and Techniques 46 Systems Tools 49 Tasks and Responsibilities THE SITES 53 Neighbourhoods 69 Transit Nodes 85 Preservation Districts 101 Industrial Districts CREDITS AND THANKS WELCOME 歡迎 BienVenue CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE BENVenuti VELKOMMEN 1 Toronto International Charrette WELCOME! Over the past 6 months, our faculty and students have had the great pleasure of working with our project partners: The City of Toronto, Toronto Community Foundation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Cannon Design, Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Metrolinx and Arup. We have also had the pleasure of working in collaboration with major institutions in Chicago (Illinois Institute of Technology), and New York City (Parsons). These partnerships have contributed to this years project, which is focused on developing a definition of Gateway Cities and creating a regional atlas that will help to inform decision making at the mega- regional scale. This complex initiative has been driven by our many partners who are aiming to gain a better understanding of the regional systems that drive social, economic and cultural development at scales that cross municipal and national boundaries. This charrette will build on the year-long project focus, while exploring how to create responsive design proposals that complement the regional framework. As we look toward the future, regional development is crucial to our global competitiveness and sustainability in the long-term. Developing communities and industries that respond to changing demographic, environmental and economic conditions can build resilience as we plan for future generations. We look forward to seeing what new ideas, conversations and friendships emerge from this international charrette. It’s time to get busy! Luigi Ferrara OAA, MRAIC, Hon. ACID O, ICSID Senator Dean, Arts & Design Responsive Buildings 2 THEPA IWBR WOULDTNERS LIKE TO THANK OUR & KEY SPONSORS PARTNERS AND CHARRETTE SPONSORS WHO HAVE PROVIDED BOTH FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT INSTITUTE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES (IwB) worldhouse.ca The Institute without Boundaries at George Brown College is a Toronto-based studio that works towards collaborative design action and seeks to achieve social, ecological and economic innovation. Founded in 2002, the Institute consists of a post-graduate program that teaches interdisciplinary design strategy to professionals from diverse backgrounds, a research division that develops initiatives around curriculum projects, and a commercial division that delivers professional design consultation based on Institute methods. THE CITY OF TORONTO toronto.ca As the municipal authority, the City of Toronto is one of the Institute’s primary project partners in 2013/14. Their services include planning, housing, roads, water, wastewater, culture, recreational and emergency services. METROLINX metrolinx.com Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario and was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The organization’s mission is to champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life. With the 2013/14 IwB curriculum focused on regional ecologies, Metrolinx was an obvious partner to help champion ideas that facilitate regional thinking. TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (TRCA) trca.on.ca Formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel, TRCA has a strong history in watershed management and leadership in applying sustainability practices. Today, they own more than 40,000 acres of land in the Toronto region, employ more than 475 full time employees and coordinate more than 3,000 volunteers each year. With decades of practical experience in protecting our environment, educating young people, and engaging communities, TRCA works with governments, businesses, and individuals to build a greener, cleaner healthier place to live. CANNON DESIGN cannondesign.com Creating design solutions to the greatest challenges facing our clients and society, CannonDesign is ranked among the leading international firms in planning and design for healthcare, education, corporate and government clients. At present, the firm employs a staff of over 1,000, delivering services across a global network of offices. 3 Toronto International Charrette GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (GTAA) torontopearson.com/gtaa.aspx On December 2, 1996, the GTAA assumed management, operation and maintenance of Toronto Pearson – Canada’s largest and busiest airport – from Transport Canada. As a key regional transportation hub, this airport has been growing and evolving to meet increasing demands. Today, it serves some 32 million passengers per year, and is the 5th largest entry point to North America. With an ambitious vision to become North America’s premier portal into a world of possibilities and the entry point to the continent, the GTAA has been a key partner in developing a more thorough understanding of the role airports play in regional ecologies and connectivity. TORONTO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (TCF) tcf.ca The Toronto Community Foundation connects philanthropy with community needs and opportunities in order to make Toronto the best place to live, work, learn, and grow. It is one of the largest of Canada’s more than 191 community foundations. Established in 1981, it has grown to hold over $275 million in assets and work with hundreds of concerned Torontonians and high-impact community organizations. ARUP arup.com Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through their work, they aim to make a positive difference in the world and shape a better world. Founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering, Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organization, delivering innovative and sustainable designs that reinvent the built environment. CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION (CMHC) cmhc.ca Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a government-owned corporation in 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage, the agency has grown into a major national institution. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research. Responsive Buildings 4 THEA CAINSTITUTEDE WITHOUTM BOUNDARIESIC P WOULDAR LIKET TONERS THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC PARTNERS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THIS CHARRETTE. ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT) iit.edu Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Interprofessional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America’s Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7400. PARSONS DESIS LAB newschool.edu/desis Parsons