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Project DescriptionThe proposed towers in a park are inspired by the clean modern lines of the West End character and contextual relationship to the surrounding fabric. A modern minimalism that is designed as a complementary addition to the existing context, and an urban retreat for residents.

Public Benefits

The base of the towers have been designed as a modern interpretation of the 4 to 6 storey walk-up buildings prevalent in the West End. Ample setbacks and gardens at the base of the buildings help define the park setting. Clean lines are carried up the towers by aligning the face of the balconies with the face of the base to reinforce the tower in the park concept. Select balconies are projected beyond the lines of the base in response to views and in reference to the sculptural balconies of West End towers. The park setting is complimented by greenery that is pulled up into tower reveals, as a way to connect the towers to the park, and to bring a small piece of the park up to the living spaces.

The north and south towers, 33 and 32 storeys tall respectively, will provide a total of 300 residential units. A total of 98 units will be provided as social housing and one-to-one replacement for

the existing rental units on site. The social housing requirement for both towers will be consolidated and provided at the base of the north tower. The upper floors of the north tower as well as entirety of the south tower will be designed as market condos. The rooftops of both towers will provide area for private roof decks, while gardens at the base of the towers will provide outdoor amenity, children’s play, opportunities for urban agriculture, and communal outdoor gathering spaces. Adjacent indoor amenity space will be provided to support the needs of families with children and include a multi-purpose room, kitchen, library, study areas, and a gym. Residents will also benefit from the proximity of Davie Village, the sea wall, parks, beaches and many local amenities.

To nurture this community, the project also offers numerous public benefits, including the following:

• Provision of 98 units of social housing

• Community amenity contributions for public benefits

• Contribution to on-site public art

• Enhanced public realm and landscaping

• 124 market units suitable for families with children

• Respecting the materiality and character of the west end

• Enhanced building envelope, including triple glazing, in support of sustainable goals

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Project StatisticsProject Data

Area Summary

project data North Site South Site

Market Residential Social Housing Market Residential

Site Area 1,607.87 m2 (17,307 ft2 ) 1,606.76 m2 (17,295 ft2 )

Gross Area (Above Grade) 17,089 m2 (183,949 ft2 ) 16,498 m2 (177,583 ft2 )

Amenity 279 m2 (3,004 ft2 ) 252.44 m2 (2,717 ft2 )

Floor Space Ratio Area 16,810 m2 (180,941 ft2 ) 16,246 m2 (174,870 ft2 )

Floor Space Ratio 10.46 FSR 10.11 FSR

Building Height 91.4 m ( 300 ft ); 33 storeys 91.4 m ( 300 ft ); 32 storeys

area Summary North Site South Site

Market Residential Social Housing Market Residential

Gross Area 8,572 m2 (92,269 ft2)

8,287 m2

(89,209 ft2)16,498 m2 (177,587 ft2 )

Units 59 98 143

Unit Summary

Parking Summary

uNit type North Site South Site

Market Residential 1 Social Housing 2 Market Residential 3

Studio 0 (0%) 29 (30%) 0 (0%)

1 Bedroom 14 (24%) 15 (15%) 64 (45%)

2 Bedrooms 13 (22%) 30 (31%) 30 (21%)

3+ Bedrooms 32 (54%) 24 (24%) 49 (34%)

Total Units 59 (100%) 98 (100%) 143 (100%)

Bicycle Parking Summary

bicycle parkiNg North Site South Site

Market Residential Social Housing Market Residential

Class A 6 6 6

Class B 74 123 180

Bike Share 4 × 16 m pad provided

Loading Summary

loadiNg North Site South Site

Market Residential Market Residential

Class A 0 0

Class B 1 1

Class C 0 0

parkiNg Summary North Site South Site

Market Residential Social Housing Market Residential

Permitted 1 per 140 m2 / or 1 per unit (no max.)

1 per 6 non-family units / 1 per 2 family units*

1 per 140 m2 / or 1 per unit (no max.)

Provided 114 43 236

1 76% Family Units 2 55% Family Units

* Minimum 1 parking space for every 6 non-family units (studio & 1 bedroom units), and 1 space for every 2 family units (2 & 3 bedroom units). Minimum 0.075 visitor stalls per unit.

3 55% Family Units

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Building Program

25% Social Housing

75% Market Condominiums