SOSC3710 - downsview TEST
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The document discusses a servicing and stormwater plan for a city. It assessed that the existing private servicing infrastructure is insufficient for future development needs. The plan recommends replacing private networks with new public systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater, at a total estimated cost of $20.9 million. The plan aims to support growth while providing improved services for residents, employment opportunities, and an easier development process.
SOSC3710 - downsview TEST
- 2. Policy Objective – Servicing and Stormwater Places to Grow Growth Plan Provincial Policy Statement City of Toronto Official Plan Servicing and Stormwater Management Master Plan Wet Weather Flow Master Plan
- 3. Servicing and Stormwater – Assessment: Little existing servicing infrastructure Majority of servicing infrastructure privately owned and opperated Private servicing not of suitable capacity and location for future developments.
- 4. Servicing and Stormwater – Resolution: Internal private networks replaced by public networks in municipal right-of-ways. New public systems External networks improved to support future development
- 5. Wet Weather Flow Master Plan Goals: Water Balance – erosion control, groundwater recharge, downstream habitat protection Water Quality – for protection of water resources Water Quantity – peak flow control, flood management, runoff control
- 6. Recommended Stormwater collection system
- 7. Recommended Wastewater Collection System
- 8. Servicing and Stormwater System Cost Analysis Item Cost Water System $5,110,000 Wastewater System $10,630,000 Stormwater Trunk Sewer $5,160,000 Total $20,900,000
- 9. Servicing and Stormwater - Strengths RESIDENTS *Improved water and sewer services *Plan forward thinking -future needs EMPLOYMENT *Existing and future business located in the north- east side will benefit. *Networks maintained by the city. DEVELOPERS *Upgrade done before development, no disruption after project constructed. Less future cost.
- 10. Servicing and Stormwater - Weaknesses RESIDENTS *Traffic jams. *Unpleasant streetscape. *Possible difficulty in mobility for people with disabilities. EMPLOYMENT *businesses may suffer losses during construction. *Loss of control. DEVELOPERS *construction has to be held off until new infrastructure in place.
- 11. Servicing and Stormwater - Opportunities RESIDENTS *greater variety of water usage ex. swimming pools, community farming, green houses etc. EMPLOYMENT *improved value of business. *greater business variety. DEVELOPERS *possibility to develop new areas = profit
- 12. Servicing and Stormwater – Threats RESIDENTS * new infrastructure, may result in higher taxes. EMPLOYMENT * new environmental/ sustainable regulations - higher operating costs? *new taxes/charges. *new business = more competition DEVELOPERS *higher land development charges. *complications political / bureaucratic reasons.
- 13. Servicing and Stormwater – Conclusion The plan provides for the develpoment of public water, sanitary and stormwater sewer systems in order to support further growth and development within the plan.
- 15. Plan Objective – Heritage and Archaeology Heritage Building Conservation Study - Aviation and Military History Plan Identifies Cultural and Natural features Consultation and Communication with the Federal Heritage Building Review Office
- 17. Heritage and Archaeology – Strengths RESIDENTS *Benefits from cultural and natural heritage, open space, beautification. *Healthier lifestyle. EMPLOYMENT *Sustainable work environment . DEVELOPERS *Design in natural setting = beautification without spending $$$. *Marketing potential
- 18. Heritage and Archaeology - Weaknesses RESIDENTS *Tax $$$ used somewhere else. *William Baker neighbourhood not recognized. *Natural heritage = small area & recreated. *Participation? EMPLOYMENT *May constrict allowable uses DEVELOPERS *Heritage buildings not attractive. *Constricts development. *Archeological assessment $$$.
- 19. Heritage and Archaeology – Opportunity RESIDENTS *Reuse and readapt. *Involved in preservation of heritage EMPLOYMENT *Historical businesses: museums, galleries *Film industry DEVELOPERS *Market sustainable design and heritage preservation. *Redevelop heritage buildings.
- 20. Heritage and Archaeology – Threats RESIDENTS *Large and obstructive buildings. *Upkeep = tax $$$ spent EMPLOYMENT *Additional taxes? *Noise or environmental controls implemented DEVELOPERS *Lower profits / Higher risks. *Archeological findings.
- 21. Conclusion– Heritage and Archaeology Plan identifies Heritage sites It may provide costly and inefficient to maintain some of the buildings Natural Heritage protected but small area. Communication and Cooperation with the FHBRO may prove difficult