The document proposes a redesign of University Plaza to create a more sustainable and transit-oriented public space. The goal is to strengthen the area around the light rail transit stop and incorporate public art. The redesign would include new buildings framing the plaza that respect the surrounding environment while providing a cohesive design. The team aims to establish a mixed-use, mixed-income community around the plaza with housing and jobs accessible by light rail transit.

1. Redesign of University Plaza
SEP 746: Design of Sustainable Community Infrastructure II
Ashkan Ezazi
Nick Galati
Justin Readman
Diane Sivakumaran

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January, 2014
Abstract
Our vision is to create a more sustainable, vibrant, transit-oriented, and
complete community that respects and strengthens the surrounding built and
natural environment. The goal is to create a sense of place around the light rail
transit (LRT) stop, to ensure that the public art is incorporated into the area, as
well as provide a year round utilization of the public square framed by buildings
on three sides and adjacent to the LRT stop. Our team aims to establish proposed
new buildings that will respect the surrounding area, while still providing a
cohesive design element. Our team wants to create a scale appropriate
community that has a residential and employment density supportive of LRT, so
that we can create a mixed income, mixed use community that contains all of the
services residents and employees would need to go about their daily lives.

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Chapter 1: Vision, Goals and Objectives
1.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives
Figure 1.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives

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Ward 13 (http://www.investinhamilton.ca/locate-expand/ward-profiles/)
Existing Development in Area

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Old Photo #1 of University Plaza
Old Photo #2 of University Plaza

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ANSI & ESAs
Proposed New Buildings and Heights

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Proposed Changes (Source: Modified Google Map)
LRT System Connected to University Plaza

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Movement Framework
Proposed LRT Terminus in University Plaza (View from Osler Drive)

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Proposed LRT Terminus in University Plaza
Proposed LRT Terminus in University Plaza