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Originally Posted by NewIreland
Is that more metal siding I see? C'mon SJ... we can do better.
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PAC's outside review had some good recommendations.
PDF:
https://pub-saintjohn.escribemeeting...ocumentId=7542
Agenda says improvements to the two lowest levels are mandatory and the structure should look to the Ordnance building for direction. Suggestions follow.
Increased engagement with Sydney Street:
- Relocating the main entrance lobby to the Sydney Street-facing façade.
- Improving the pedestrian experience along the Sydney Street corridor, through the provision of small commercial spaces
- Including increased landscaping and amenity space within the building’s front yard.
Design notes:
-Incorporating design elements from the adjacent Ordinance Building such as
datums, materials or colour pallets to reinforce a connection to the surrounding context.
- Strengthening of the building base and bringing this portion of the building closer to the street may further reduce the appearance of the overall height of the building and provide an improved connection to the Public realm.
- The use of material treatments and colours to break down the massing of the building is an effective strategy is more effective on the sides of the building which face the water.
Additional consideration should be given to improving this approach on the other
facades particularly the internal façade which is visible from the Armoury site.
And this is pennies, but still nice to see.
i. A contribution of $130,000 to the City towards
improvements at Rainbow Park including:
1. An updated Master Plan for Rainbow Park;
2. Repairs of the existing basketball court;
3. Enhanced landscaping; and
4. Funding for the temporary operations of the outdoor ice
surface.
ii. A contribution of $10,000 to the City towards a
bus shelter to be located along Broad Street in the vicinity of the development
iii. A contribution of $20,000 to the City towards the
beautification of the Tin Can Beach area