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Southeast False Creek: Documents
Southeast False Creek Policy Statement
The SEFC Policy Statement was adopted by Vancouver City Council in October 1999 and is unique in that it provides general planning principles to guide the future development of the SEFC site, as well as provide additional guidance to realize the vision of a sustainable community. Ecological, social, and economic aspects are addressed, and issues which span the entire development process, into the post-development process are discussed.
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Official Development Plan
In 2003, the Official Development Plan (ODP) process was launched to determine the configuration of development parcels, parks, rights-of-way, public amenities, overall densities and massing. The Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan By-law ( PDF, 3.94MB) was approved by Vancouver City Council at Public Hearing on March 1, 2005 and enacted on July 19, 2005. View the reports that contributed to the creation of the ODP and the final enacted ODP.
View amendments to Area 3C, enacted September 30, 2008 (PDF, 914KB).
Public Realm Plan
The Public Realm Plan (PDF, 23.53MB), prepared by Stantec, PWL
Landscape Architects and Commonwealth, was approved
by Council on July 20, 2006. This document provides a
conceptual design framework that will guide the detailed
design of the public realm. The public realm includes
open spaces, plazas, streets, lanes and pathways which
will connect the entire site and link with adjacent
neighbourhoods. It will be designed to enhance the
pedestrian and social experiences of residents and visitors
through the incorporation of heritage, sustainability, and
urban design.
The Public Realm Enrichment Guide (PREG) (PDF, 52.09MB) is a design manual for completing SEFC's public realm:
- Boulevards/rain gardens
- Street trees
- Paving materials: sidewalks, corners, lanes, pedestrian crossings, historic shoreline markings
- Lighting
- Site/street furnishings: benches, waste receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains, bollards, granite blocks
- Artistic elements: interpretive medallions, informative embellishment of electrical infrastructure
The PREG provides a framework for engaging, historically-contextual public realm features to be delivered as sustainably as possible.
Interpretive Strategy: An Appendix to the Public Realm Plan (PDF, 17.55MB)
This interpretive strategy articulates how the unique history of Southeast False Creek will be communicated to the public. The interpretive strategy informs design and is manifested in all aspects of planning. A shortened version of this Appendix appears as Section 5 of the Public Realm Plan.
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Southeast False Creek Green Building Strategy
On July 22, 2008, Council updated the Southeast False Creek (SEFC) Green Building Strategy (GBS) (PDF, 63KB) which applies to new projects in SEFC. The GBS is now up-to-date in terms of technical references and current standard requirements, and is free from duplication and potential confusion with other Council-approved By-laws. View the Council report (PDF, 93KB).
Urban Agriculture Strategy
The Southeast False Creek Urban Agriculture Strategy (PDF, 3.02MB), prepared for the City of Vancouver by Holland Barrs Planning Group (in association with Lees and Associates Sustainability Ventures Group), discusses the fundamental goals of urban agriculture and the strategic objectives to achieve these goals in the SEFC sustainable community. Urban agriculture is defined in this study to include food production, food processing, and food distribution opportunities.
Energy Options Study
The Southeast False Creek Phase 1 Energy Options Study (PDF, 121KB) was prepared by Compass Resource Management Ltd. (in association with Holland Barrs Planning Group, Busby & Associates Architects, and Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants) for the City of Vancouver to provide strategic opportunities for energy efficiency and utilize local energy supplies within the SEFC site. The three main objectives that this study explores are: an overview of energy issues and options, a review of the proposed energy related performance targets as contained in Appendix 1 of the SEFC Policy Statement, and a review of potential synergies and conflicts with the other SEFC Environmental Studies.
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Water & Waste Management Plan
The Southeast False Creek Water and Waste Management Plan (PDF, 195KB) was prepared by Keen Engineering Co. Ltd. for the City of Vancouver to provide a Water Management Plan and a Waste Management Plan for the SEFC community. The Water Management Plan discusses potential reductions in the use of potable water and potential reuse of stormwater and grey water. The Waste Management Plan discusses solid waste issues including waste reduction, recycling and reuse opportunities, composting of organic waste and educational opportunities.
- Introduction (PDF, 195KB)
- Potable Water, Stormwater & Sanitary Treatment (PDF, 922KB)
- Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF, 764KB)
- Leed™ Review (PDF, 25KB)
- Official Development Plan Implications of Waste & Water Recommendation (PDF, 215KB)
- Appendices (PDF, 21KB)
- Sewage Matrix (PDF, 25KB)
- Storm Water Matrix (PDF, 33KB)
- Water Matrix (PDF, 39KB)
- Programs, Policies Matrix (PDF, 32KB)
Transportation Study
The Southeast False Creek Transportation Study (PDF, 1.87MB) was prepared by IBI Group (in association with Ward Consulting Group and The Boulevard Transportation Group) for the City of Vancouver with assistance from the Green Municipal Enabling Fund funded by the Government of Canada. The study discusses the transportation objectives for the SEFC site, i.e., to provide a wide range of transportation choices that promote more sustainable modes of travel (ecologically, socially, and economically). The study recommends a short list of sustainable transportation strategies best suited for SEFC. The study also assesses, first, the requirements of a “typical” traffic impact study, and second, the implications of implementing sustainable transportation improvement strategies, including identifying transportation improvement requirements.
*note: Please contact the SEFC Planning Team if you would like the entire version of the Transportation Study sent to you on CD.
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Merge Consultancy Report
The Southeast False Creek Merge Consultancy Report (PDF, 4.26MB) was prepared by reSource Rethinking Building Inc. for the City of Vancouver. The purpose of this report is to review the four Environmental Studies, collaborate with SEFC stakeholders and other consultants, and combine the recommendations from these sources in a meaningful way to be incorporated into the SEFC ODP and Urban Design Guidelines for SEFC.
LEEDT Audit Report
The LEEDT Audit Report (PDF, 276KB) was prepared by TBKG for the City of Vancouver to investigate the degree of sustainability inherent within six existing multi-family residential buildings using the LEEDT Building Evaluation System. The results of the audits are to be used to assess the potential for application of a LEEDT building designation to the Southeast False Creek project. All buildings investigated in this study are already in existence.
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Private Lands Design Guidelines
These Design
Considerations (PDF, 2.27MB),
have been
prepared to inform new development
initiatives for the Private Lands in the
Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood
(SEFC). This document is intended to be an
evolving tool used to assist landowners,
their consultants, residents, advisory
groups and staff in implementing a “world
class” precinct recognized for
sustainability “ethics”, high quality built
form and public realm. This document will
be modified through collaboration with city
staff and the landowners and developers to
incorporate “learning as we go”. Staff will
place a high emphasis on all three aspects
of sustainability (environmental/ social/
economic) including both individual project/site performance as well
as contributions to
neighbourhood systems such as for sustainable transportation and storm
water management
and heat energy.
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Heritage in SEFC
It is essential for the sustainability of SEFC that heritage values embodied in the landscape and remaining vestiges be visible, interpreted and readable in the newest layer of development. Consequently, the City of Vancouver commissioned Commonwealth to prepare Statements of Significance for three buildings (the Vancouver Salt Company, Wilkinson Steel, and Central Machine Shop) and for the SEFC Foreshore Lands as a whole.
Foreshore Lands, Southeast False Creek – Statement of Significance
The SEFC Foreshore Lands is a historic industrial area situated on flat land, most of which is fill, on the southeast shore of False Creek in the City of Vancouver.
» View the Statement of Significance (PDF, 96KB)
Vancouver Salt Company Building, 85 West 1st Avenue
– Statement of Significance
This familiar local landmark is the large, red, wood industrial building at 85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, built in or around 1930 and located on city-owned land in Southeast False Creek.
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Wilkinson Steel Building, 215 West 1st Avenue – Statement of Significance
This long, narrow, metal-clad, single-storey industrial warehouse, built in 1950, is located on West 1st Avenue at the foot of Cook Street.
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Central Machine Shop, Cambie Works Yard – Statement of Significance
The main structure, the Central Machine Shop, is a long, shed-like building with a distinctive saw-tooth roof constructed of wood, brick, steel, and sheet metal. Given the shape of its roof, the Central Machine Shop is commonly called the “sawtooth building”.
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The Historic Character of the Private Lands
The Historic Character of the Private Lands (PDF, 3.65MB)
This document is intended to inform decisions about the management of the area’s historic character by improving our understanding of it. It includes a Statement of Significance for the area, contemporary photographs of the area (appendix one), a short illustrated contextual history of the area (appendix two), and a bibliography (appendix three). Cross references to maps and illustrations have been provided in the heritage value section of the Statement of Significance to assist the reader.
Design for Inclusion Toolkit
The City of Vancouver has been pleased to collaborate with CMHC in the preparation of this Design for Inclusion Toolkit (PDF, 5.25MB). Whether it is used for an entire community or a single building, the CMHC Toolkit will help local governments, designers, developers and builders to better meet the needs of people with varying levels of mobility and sensory ability. Its Matrix and an easy-to-use Checklist for Design provide concrete and clear direction, forming a starting point for creative design solutions. Ultimately, the Toolkit challenges city builders to design and build communities which are more “complete” in terms of who can visit and live in the neighbourhood.
Neighbourhood Energy Utility
False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility - December 2007 Update (PDF, 380KB)
On March 2, 2006 Vancouver City Council approved the development of the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU), an innovative community energy system to service Southeast False Creek (SEFC). This update provides an overview of NEU benefits, technologies, and development plans.
On November 15, 2007, the Energy Utility System By-law (PDF, 281KB) was enacted to provide for the establishment and operation of the SEFC Neighbourhood Energy Utility.
For more information on Neighbourhood Energy Utility, visit www.vancouver.ca/neu.
Designing Urban Agriculture Opportunities
The Southeast False Creek (SEFC) area of Vancouver has been the focus of discussion around implementing an urban agriculture (UA) strategy and other sustainability strategies for the past ten years. In many ways, SEFC has become a laboratory for how UA can be designed into high-density developments. This study (PDF, 2.79MB) builds on ten years of work around sustainability in SEFC as well as decades of local grass roots and community work related to UA. This document is designed to be used as a tool by City staff, community members and organizations, developers and design teams to realize the many UA opportunities in SEFC and Vancouver.
Southeast False Creek Art Master Plan
The final version of the Art Master Plan (PDF, 6.51MB) was completed in February 2007. It is seen as a tool for stimulating ideas and design that reinforces the historic yet urban context of the site. The City is encouraging all developers to opt into the Art Master Plan’s recommendations which build upon the ODP and Public Realm Plan. The Plan is viewed as another interpretive layer to the public realm with the aim of setting a framework for community engagement. Inspire. Delight. Reveal.
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