In this part of our design process we identified the major features of the area, with their opportunities and constraints. From a designer's point of view, this site is immensely interesting in that it contains a wide variety of distinct features. Incorporation of all these elements into the new design provided us with many challenging and exciting opportunities.

1st Avenue NE - Local Commercial Development shops and restaurants, some with European theme not dense enough to create a vibrant atmosphere Single Family Housing single detached houses bungalow and cottage style Regional Laundry output energy could be reused Tom Campbell's Hill prairie restoration area could be linked better to the community Park adjacent to the seniors' residences under-used poorly landscaped and uninviting Seniors' Residences expanding to develop new units along Memorial Drive Major Pathway poor lighting and location at the back of the Community Hall contribute to unsafe feeling LRT Station excellent transportation node Calgary Transportation Plan calls for higher density housing around transit nodes St.Patrick's Island natural vegetation area part of the Calgary ZOO separated from the community by Memorial Drive Memorial Drive six lane express way major source of noise and visually obtrusive Medium Density Housing many historical homes new infill development developoment pressure to increase densities Site Awaiting Development on escarpment - gently sloping hill former hospital grounds acted as a barrier between upper and lower community excellent views of downtown, foothills, and mountains from the top of the escarpment

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