R.E. Millward & Associates is a consulting firm that provides planning services including development, strategic advice, and project management. They are currently working on a project developing an 8-story mixed-use building in Mimico that requires navigating heritage preservation and community consultation challenges. The internship provided experience with the municipal planning and development approval process, and insights into working in the public and private planning sectors.

1. The Urban Field Experience Presentation By: ElieSelwan

2. Agenda:Background Information of the Company

3. 4 Significant Projects

4. Current Project

5. My Placement Experience

6. How it related to Urban Studies

7. Questions & CommentsLocation:

8. Background : R.E. Millward & Associates Ltd was established in 1997, and is considered an experienced consulting firm that offers a wide range of services including,

9. development

10. planning

11. strategic advice

12. project management services to investors, developers, institutions, industries and municipalities.

13. The firm has demonstrated excellence in public realm program and policy development.Services Offered: Strategic planning and governmental relationsLand use and planning approvalPolicy and design guidelines Development for coordinated furniture programsLand development logisticsEconomic and community development studies Preparing Master PlansDue diligence for investors and developerStrategic advice on planning and governmental mattersPlanning and policy analysis Official Plan policies and zoning bylawAdvice on outdoor advertising and municipal sign bylawOrganizing and coordinating public consultation and workshops Policy and program evaluation

14. President: Robert E. Millward, FCIP, RPPAs president and founder of R.E. Millward & Associates Ltd. , Mr. Millward oversees all projects, adding value through years of planning experience within Toronto and Internationally. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Millward served as the Commissioner of Planning and Development for the City of Toronto.

15. While Commissioner, Mr. Millward participated in major development initiatives in Toronto that include,The SkyDomeThe Railway LandsAir Canada CentreThe HarbourfrontBCE Place Expansion of the Convention CentreThe Trade Centre at the CNEWoodbine Racetrack redevelopment Robert Millward graduated from New York University with a Masters in Urban Planning and a B.A from the University of Rochester, New York. He is a Registered Professional Planner, a member of the Ontario Provincial Planning Institute, and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

16. Associates:Geoffery McGrath M.Sc.PlSpecifies in reviewing design and placement guidelines, reviews municipal, regional and provincial planning policy initiatives.

17. Advises developers in preparing development application forms.

18. Conducts extensive site analysis and field research support for various forms of developments. Melissa McEnro M.Sc. PlTracking development activity, major policy initiatives, and building permits in the City of Toronto for Bell Canada.

19. Conducting an ongoing review of sustainability and planning policies in the North American context. Clients: Ontario Realty Corporation Filmport/Toronto Film Studios Berkeley Consulting Group

20. 4 Key Projects: Coordinated Street Furniture Program:Advisiedmunicipalities on developing coordinated street furniture programs. R.E. Millward& Associates were the Project Director for Coordinated Street Furniture Programs in York Region, the City of Ottawa and the Greater Amman Municipality in Jordan. In 2005, R.E. Millward & Associates was retained by the City of Toronto to act as Project Director for a Coordinated Street Furniture Program. Union Station Master Plan: R.E. Millward & Associates served as Project Director for the Peer Review of Union Station’s Master Plan. Filmport Toronto Studios: R.E. Millward & Associates helped devise the strategy that has produced Filmport, a major film studio in Toronto’s Don Lands Development. Mr. Millward was responsible for providing expert advice on managing the City of Toronto approval process, developing the RFP, negotiating with City staff, and securing due diligence. Concrete Campus: R.E. Millward & Associates was Project Manager/Chief Planner for the rezoning process of four aggregate companies wanting to locate along the ship channel in Toronto’s Port Lands.

21. Current Project: New Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Mimico region at Lake shore Blvd. & Superior Ave.

22. Developer proposed an 8 storey mixed commercial residential (MCR) building

23. City of Toronto’s Official Plan (OP) , has not been updated since 2009.

24. Today the Mimico Region is dire need of revitalization plan, as a result a official document was released titled MIMICO 20/20 Revitalization Action Plan, which was put in effect by the City of Toronto and The province of Ontario in 2010.

25. IBI GROUP Focus Consulting Inc.

26. According to the OP zoning bylaw for address 2388-2390 Lake Shore Blvd. W & 13 Superior Ave, The City of Toronto has the site specific Zoning By-law 971-2003 which permits a 7-storey Seniors’ Home Residence.Furthermore, there is a heritage landmark on the site.

28. Currently exists on the Site:Vacant commercial building on Lake Shore Blvd. Vacant Police/Fire Hall building on Superiors Ave. (Designated as a Heritage Site)

30. Resourced Used & Needed:Create a Segment Study- Which provides evidence that the proposed development is a successful project.

31. Avenue Study

32. Official document- Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Action Plan Report

33. Med Size Design & Height Guidelines

34. Heritage Preservation Strategic Plan

35. Community Consultation Objective

36. Development Approval ProcessPre-application Consultation

37. Submission of Complete Application

38. Application Circulation (Technical response, community consultation)

39. Response to Applicant

40. Application Revision and Resubmission

41. Recirculation, Consultation, Further Revisions, Finalization and Staff Report –(Current Project)

42. Public Meeting at Community Council

43. Council Decision(Opportunity to Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board)OPA/Zoning By-Law in EffectWhy this project is so significant?It is the first development in the revitalization process for the Mimico Region.

44. It is not only bringing people to the Mimico, but rather creating an innovative sustainable region which will ultimately be a desirable place to live.

45. The project has been called the “guinea pig” development for the region.

48. Challenges & Issues: Heritage site on Superior Avenue. Developer vs. The City Public Consultation (Aging population)The Design of the Building (from 10 to 8 storeys)

49. My Placement ExperienceResearch Municipal Documents (polices, zoning, applications etc.) Input data on various updates on Current Projects in the GTA (Waterfront Revitalization Development)Attended council meeting, public meeting, Ontario Municipal Board hearings and various meeting with developers/consulates Fieldwork study various on specified sites

50. What I’ve Learned?Public vs. Private SectorThe development process in TorontoZoning By-Laws & various Policies/Studies initiatives from both the public & private sectorsMunicipal/Provincial Documents (Places to Grow, Planning Act, Official Plan etc.)Design/Sustainability principles and guidelines for smart growth and creating a higher quality of life for neighbourhoods. My Placement Experience

51. Likes: InvolvedInterestingFriendly Understanding Dislikes: Sometimes they forgot that I’m only the Intern coming in once a week.Long hours starring in front of a computer.My Placement Experience

52. How has this experience related to the Urban Studies Program? The City of Toronto Courses with Professor Jon Caulfield

53. Urban planning : Theory & Practice

54. Made is clear that Urban Planning is a key interdisciplinary that plays a major role in politics, economics and overall social functionality.My Placement Experience

55. Thank You.Questions & Comments