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Originally Posted by OliverD
Great looking renderings. Would be nice if the SFHs actually use that vernacular style although I wouldn't hold my breath on that.
It does seem a bit odd that the retail complex is pushed to the edge of the neighbourhood amongst low density homes rather than being more centrally located in the higher density area. With that sort of a population one would think a "downtown" grocery store would be viable even if it means more limited parking options.
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The intent of the plan is to have SFH neighbourhoods exactly like this The lots have narrow frontage with single width driveways off to the side, and there will be covenants regarding style. The presenter mentioned front facing verandas on the homes, and no bungalows.
There will be a commercial component to the town centre. I think the retail area facing the TCH is simply an acknowledgement of the reality of suburban shopping centres, and is simply an extension of what already exists on Canada Street (Kent), and the adjacent Mapleton Crossing development. They have attempted to mute this by placing medium density apartment buildings between the suburban shopping centre district and the nearby SFH neighbourhood.
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