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Trent University - Endowment Lands Master Plan

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A new urbanist residential community of townhouses, detached and semi-detached houses, built in a community with the look and feel of a mature city neighbourhood.

Details Freehold 497 units Comparative Scale

14 ha (35 Acres)

Village at York - York University

Demonstration of Parcel Development Potential

Well-known non-academic developments from other uni-versities are introduced in this section to provide a ref-erence for scaling and to demonstrate types of develop-ment that can be accommodated on various sized parcels throughout the Endowment Lands.

Parcel 2D - 15.7 ha (38.8 acres)

Part III: The Parcel Plan

A residential neighbourhood with a distinct university town character that combines residential use with academic influences complements the adjacent core.

Details 709 new dwelling units 30% rental 213 ground-oriented units

Comparative Scale12 ha (29.6 Acres)

Mid Campus Neighbourhood - University of British Columbia

Parcels 1A & 1B - 11.3 ha (28 acres)


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Parcels 1A & 1B - 11.3 ha (28 acres)

A mixed-use building at the interface of the village and the campus which offers long-term leasing arrangements.

Details 75,000 sf retail 75,000 sf office 108 residential units Comparative Scale

0.45 ha (1.1 Acres)

Cornerstone - Simon Fraser University


Parcel 1D - 1.5 ha (3.7 acres)


An adult lifestyle community containing a range of low, medium and high density housing leased on 20 year increments to its residents.

Details 13,000 sf medical centre 831 units (343 high density) Comparative Scale

45 ha (111 Acres)

Village by the Arboretum - University of Guelph

Parcels 3C & 3D - 52 ha (128.5 acres)


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Parcels 3C & 3D - 52 ha (128.5 acres)

A research campus that is home to over 100 technical and R and D firms that are situated around a series of shared facilities, amenities and open spaces.

Details Lease Science park 23 buildings 75,000 sf office

Comparative Scale32 ha (79 Acres)

Innovation Place - University of Saskatchewan


Parcel 4A - 34.4 ha (85 acres)


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Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6

Small Format Retail (2 ,000 - 10,000 sqft)

Large Format Retail (10 ,000 - 30,000 sqft)

Academic & Research Related Residential Employment

Recreational Special Uses


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Based on considerations for land use compatibility, proximity, accessibility and Master Plan objectives, general land uses that are suitable for each parcel were identified. More specific potential uses are identified in the Parcel Profiles.

Appropriate Land Uses

The general land use categories and descriptions are:

a) Academic and Research

Parcels suitable for uses related to the Universitys academic and research functions. (Figure 1)

b) Residential

Parcels suitable for residential uses including a variety of building types and tenures. (Figure 2)

c) Employment

Parcels suitable for non-academic related research, office-commercial and prestigious industrial uses. (Figure 3)

d) Retail Commercial

Parcels suitable for retail uses that serve the broader community. (Figure 4)

e) Recreational

Parcels suitable for community and recreational facilities that serve a broader community such as play fields or aquatic centre. (Figure 5)

f) Special Uses

Parcels afforded with siting, natural or built assets that render them suitable for uses that serve visiting and tourist traffic such as an inn or convention facilities.


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Compatible design with River Corridor

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Compatible design with Campus Character

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Compatible design with Existing Neighbourhoods

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Compatible design with Green Corridors


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Certain areas of the Endowment Lands require sensitive design considerations to ensure compatibility and a harmonious relationship with existing developed areas or important natural features. Compatible Design Areas are consistent with the principles of the Structure Plan which aim to protect and reinforce Trents unique and distinct physical identity.

Compatible Design Areas

The Compatible Design Areas and descriptions are:

a) Compatible Design with Campus Character

These parcels are adjacent to the campus in highly visible locations. Development must be compatible in its compact built character, building scale, pedestrian orientation and in the use of contemporary architectural expression. (figure 1)

b) Compatible Design with River Corridor

These parcels are adjacent to the Otonabee River or Trent Canal. Development must provide for an appealing and continuous public frontage along the waters edge and an abundance of direct physical and visual connections to the water. (figure 2)

c) Compatible Design with Green Corridors

These parcels are adjacent to Nature Areas and/or Green Buffers and Corridors. Development must provide appropriate transitions and buffers where adjacent to Nature Areas and an appealing continuous public frontage along Green Buffers and Corridors. (figure 3)

d) Compatible Design with Existing Neighbourhoods

These Parcels are adjacent to existing established residential neighbourhoods. Development must harmoniously fit or provide for adequate landscape buffering and transition in use and built form. (figure 4)


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Swing Parcels

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Market Priority Parcels

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Higher Disposition Priority Parcels

Lower Disposition Priority Parcels

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Higher Partnership Priority

Lower Partnership Priority


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The following prioritizes the parcels according to potential development and ownership scenarios.

Development and Ownership Considerations

a) Partnership Priority Parcels These parcels have been identified as priorities for Trents participation in their development. The selection is premised on ensuring strict control over design (High Priority) and/or gaining potential high returns by investing in highly marketable developments. (figure 1)

b) Market Priority ParcelsThese parcels are most marketable and of the greatest land value because they are serviced lands, and due to their proximity to existing development and road accessibility. These parcels can potentially provide the University with revenue in the near-term and will likely shape the phasing of the Endowment Lands development. (figure 2)

c) Disposition Priority Parcels The University should endeavour to enter into Land Lease agreements for all its lands, however where disposition is necessary to facilitate greater benefits to the University, parcels have been identified that are not perceived to be contiguous with Trent University lands. (figure 3)

d) Swing Parcels These parcels are located in closest proximity to the campus and within the proposed Ring Road. In the event that the development of these parcels is not immediately viable or supportable, they may revert back to the Core Campus. (figure 4)


Stage 2

Potential Near-Term Developments

Stage 1

Potential Initial Developments

Stage 4

Potential Long-Term Developments

Stage 3

Potential Medium-Term Developments


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The Structure Plan and Parcel Plan are defined with anticipated infrastructure such as roads and bridges in place. In some cases ensuring the viability of specific uses for a particular parcel such as retail will require proximity to an existing critical mass of people. Consequently, to ensure a logical and rational order of development, the recommended sequencing of parcel development is as follows:

Potential Parcel Development Staging Plan

Stage 1 Initial Developments (0-2 years)

Disposition of 1G Lease or Disposition of 2D (subject to MOU)

Stage 2 Near-Term Developments (2-5 years)

Lease or Partnership for 1C development Lease or Partnership for 1A development

following realignment of Armour Road Disposition of 1F following realignment of Armour

Road Lease for Development of 2A, 2B, 2C, 2E and

2F into retail commercial developments and/or employment uses, otherwise if such uses are not viable or possible, dispose of 2A, 2B, 2C and 2F

Stage 3 Medium-Term Developments (5-15 years)

Lease or Disposition of 1E if City does not develop parcel for affordable housing

Partnership for 1B development by reinvesting revenue generated on other developments

Partnership for 1D development following the completion of the realigned bridge and new Ring Road and by reinvesting revenue generated on other developments

Partnership or Lease for 4C, 4D, 4E developments following completion of new Ring Road and extension of hard services

Lease or Partnership for 4A development following extension of hard services and road improvements

Lease for 4B development following extension of hard services and road improvements

Stage 4 Long-Term Developments (15 + years)

Lease or Partnership for 3A development following extension of hard services

Lease or Partnership for 3B, 3C, 3D and 4G development following extension of hard services and road improvements to 9th line

Lease or Partnership for 4F development following extension of hard services


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