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The Urban Field Experience
Presentation By: Elie Selwan
Background Information of the Company
4 Significant Projects
Current Project
My Placement Experience How it related to Urban Studies
Questions & Comments
Agenda:
Location:
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,
development planning strategic advice project management services to investors, developers,
institutions, industries and municipalities.
The firm has demonstrated excellence in public realm program and policy development.
Services Offered: Strategic planning and governmental relations Land use and planning approval Policy and design guidelines Development for coordinated furniture programs Land development logistics Economic and community development studies Preparing Master Plans Due diligence for investors and developer Strategic advice on planning and governmental matters Planning and policy analysis Official Plan policies and zoning bylaw Advice on outdoor advertising and municipal sign bylaw Organizing and coordinating public consultation and workshops Policy and program evaluation
President: Robert E. Millward, FCIP, RPP
As 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.
While Commissioner, Mr. Millward participated in major
development initiatives in Toronto that include, The SkyDome The Railway Lands Air Canada Centre The Harbourfront BCE Place Expansion of the Convention Centre The Trade Centre at the CNE Woodbine 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.
Associates:Geoffery McGrath M.Sc.Pl Specifies in reviewing design and placement guidelines, reviews
municipal, regional and provincial planning policy initiatives. Advises developers in preparing development application forms. Conducts extensive site analysis and field research support for
various forms of developments.
Melissa McEnro M.Sc. Pl Tracking development activity, major policy initiatives, and building
permits in the City of Toronto for Bell Canada. 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
4 Key Projects: Coordinated Street Furniture Program:
Advisied municipalities 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.
Current Project: New Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Mimico
region at Lake shore Blvd. & Superior Ave.
Developer proposed an 8 storey mixed commercial residential (MCR) building
City of Toronto’s Official Plan (OP) , has not been updated since 2009.
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.
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Focus Consulting Inc.
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.
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)
Resourced Used & Needed: Create a Segment Study- Which provides evidence
that the proposed development is a successful project.
Avenue Study Official document- Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Action
Plan Report, Toronto OP, Ontario Planning Act. Med Size Design & Height Guidelines Heritage Preservation Strategic Plan Community Consultation Objective
-City of Toronto Development Approval Process-
Pre-application Consultation
Submission of Complete Application
Application Circulation (Technical response, community consultation)
Response to Applicant
Application Revision and Resubmission
Recirculation, Consultation, Further Revisions, Finalization and Staff Report –(Current Project)
Public Meeting at Community Council
Council Decision
(Opportunity to Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board)
OPA/Zoning By-Law in Effect
Why this project is significant?
It is the first development in the revitalization process for the Mimico Region.
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.
The project has been called the “guinea pig” development for the region.
Projects Challenges & Issues:
1. Heritage site on Superior Avenue. Developer vs. The City
2. Public Consultation (Aging population)
3. The Design of the Building (from 10 to 8 storeys)
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MOQi-77iW4
Presentation for the Tall Building Report:
What I’ve Learned?
Clashes Public vs. Private Sector The development process in Toronto Zoning By-Laws & various Policies/Studies initiatives Municipal/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
Likes: Involved (Attended meetings and events) Interesting Friendly 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
How has this experience related to the Urban Studies Program?
The City of Toronto Courses with Professor Jon Caulfield
Urban planning : Theory & Practice
Made it clear that Urban Planning is a key interdisciplinary that plays a major role in politics, economics and overall social functionality.
My Placement Experience
Thank You.
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