Windermere ASP Consolidation - City of Edmonton

Community enhancements refer not only to buildings, and their
interface to the streets / squares, but to the design, development
and or servicing of special landscape features that add value and
meaning to neighbourhoods and communities. These may
include:
Establish a unique character and sense of place for
each neighbourhood. Provide unique entrances or
gateways, landscaped transportation corridors,
identifiable streetscapes, distinctive neighbourhood
boundaries and districts, innovative natural and open
spaces, landmarks and / or focal points within a
community. These elements, patterns and connections
will continue to evolve over time as the community
(re)creates its’ own authentic image, character and
sense of place.
Ensure that each neighbourhood is designed with a
focal point. A neighbourhood centre, park or school
that offers a range of convenience commercial uses,
services and/or amenities can function as a gathering
place for neighbourhood residents. The focal point
should be activity oriented and combine uses and
services that draw people to the area.
Design for an attractive environment. High quality
building design and streetscaping enhance local urban
design. A variety of urban spaces, landscaped areas
and architecturally designed features contributes to a
rich human scale living environment. The Windermere
ASP encourages high quality urban design in concert
with Transit Oriented Design, pedestrian environments
and Mixed Use Nodes that support attractive,
innovative building design and street amenities.
Urban design / Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) features (e.g.
consideration of enhanced shelters, strategic lighting,
wayfinding features, viewpoints, universal design
devices).
4.3.2 Sustainable Local Employment Area(s)
Commerce and business provides local employment opportunities
and broadens the base of the local economy. Jobs within a
community also contribute to its sustainability and residents’
quality of life, while reducing traffic levels and the environmental
costs associated with commuting long distances. The ASP has
been designed to support a wide range of commercial and retail
businesses, as well as office, professional and other local
employment uses that support the local and surrounding areas.
The following principles support employment opportunities in
Windermere:
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