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Cossitt Heights Sustainable Community Proposal

Comprehensive residential development plan focusing on preservation, innovation, variety, connectivity, and sustainability for a diverse, eco-friendly community. Implementation of green-oriented housing, renewable energy sources, and diverse housing options.

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Cossitt Heights Sustainable Community Proposal

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  1. March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 1

  2. COSSITT HEIGHTS Residential Development Proposal James Kehoe Everett Knickle Sean Burke March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 2

  3. Guiding Principles • Preservation • Innovation • Variety • Connectivity • Sustainability March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 3

  4. Preservation • Lot Design • Maintain existing land contours • Aesthetically pleasing • Lower carbon footprint • Minimize cost • Natural drainage March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 4

  5. Preservation • Maintain existing trees and growth • Temporary displacement when possible • Replacement of growth if practical March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 5

  6. Preservation • Adequate protection of wetlands • Dirt and silt control during construction • Deed areas to Municipal Government March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 6

  7. Preservation • Green buffer zones • In conjunction with walking trail • Along Cossitt Lake March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 7

  8. Preservation • Lot covenants • Maintain existing trees • Limit additional buildings March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 8

  9. Innovation • Infrastructure - Minimize Environmental Footprint • Wood and Gravel vs. Asphalt where possible • Synthetic “Green” Reinforcement for concrete • Enviro Park • Adjacent to Cossitt Lake • Maintenance of Nature • Interactive Learning Centers March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 9

  10. Innovation • Green Oriented Residential Units • Building materials • Energy efficiency • Insulation • Building techniques March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 10

  11. Innovation • Green Oriented Residential Units • Heating • Solar Cells • Geothermal Heating • Pellet Furnaces March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 11

  12. Variety Diverse Community equals a Healthy Community March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 12

  13. Variety • Considerations • Age • Income • Family Size • Recreational needs March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 13

  14. Variety • Residential Dwellings • Apartment buildings • 8 x 8 unit family oriented • 2 x 16 unit seniors oriented • 1 x 40 unit seniors complex with elevator service • differing ages and income • Serve both seniors and young families March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 14

  15. Variety • Residential Dwellings • Townhouse and semi-detached units • Suitable for both young families and seniors • Single Family • Variety of designs and prices March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 15

  16. Semi Detached Units March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 16

  17. Single Family Dwellings March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 17

  18. Single Family Dwellings March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 18

  19. Single Level Townhouses March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 19

  20. Townhouses March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 20

  21. Townhouses March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 21

  22. Variety • Non-residential Considerations • Walking/Bike trails • Preserved green areas • Play areas • Recreation fields • Maintained wetlands March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 22

  23. Connectivity • Present and Future • Minimize Congestion • Maintain serenity for all areas • Preserve the environment March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 23

  24. Connectivity • 2 Primary access points • Cossitt Heights Drive • Baille Ard Walking Trail Connection March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 24

  25. Sustainability • Important in Today’s Market • Society is focused on this topic • Business & Government Responsibility • Perform in a sustainable manner • Design • Build • Operate March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 25

  26. Sustainability • Housing Design • Long life building materials • ICF Construction • Heat Efficiency • Synthetic “Green” Reinforcement March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 26

  27. Sustainability • Green Energy • Solar • Pellets • Geo thermal • Storage Heating • In Floor heating March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 27

  28. Sustainability • Community Assets • Walking/bike trails • Natural products • Wood • Gravel • Enviro Park • Maintain natural habitat • Planned information centers • Designed with assistance from Science Department from CBU March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 28

  29. Project Costs $500,000 $105,000 $875,000 $14,000,000 $6,160,000 $7,360,000 $21,000,000 $1,500,000 $51,500,000 Land - Trails - Infrastructure - Apartments - Townhouses Semi Detached - Single Family - Admin and Finance - Project Total March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 29

  30. Schedule by Dwelling Type March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 30

  31. Total Dwelling Units March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 31

  32. Financial Benefits - CBRM • Land Purchase • $500,000 • Paid on signing • Walking/Bike Trails/Green Areas • $105,000 cost will be returned to the CBRM • Green buffer zone to be returned to the CBRM March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 32

  33. Property Tax Revenue March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 33

  34. Local Content Sydney Millwork March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 34

  35. COSSITT HEIGHTS March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 35

  36. QUESTIONS? March 20, 2012 Cossitt Heights Developmnet 36

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