We are aiming to achieve

3 major goals:

1.

Bring nature into
the urban environment

To bring nature into the urban environment, the building will be wrapped in a living facade. The balconies will overflow with vines and shrubs, and the terrace will be planted with Dogwood trees that lose their leaves in the winter letting sunlight through, passively heating the building.

Plants not only filter air and reduce urban heat gain, but also have beneficial effects on the people around them. Numerous studies have shown how urban trees and parks contribute significantly to inhabitants’ happiness and health.

2.

Create space for local
entrepreneurs

Building better is key to reducing our ecological impact

The ground floor employment space will have double-height ceilings to add flexibility for light industrial uses. Ideally sustainability-focused businesses are attracted, creating a green business hub. If you are a business and interested in the space, reach out as opportunities are limited.

3.

Enhance the public realm

A low impact lifestyle by design

This mixed-use building provides the opportunity for hyper-local employment to the residences above. Living Downtown gives residents access to everything needed within a 15-minute walk, bike, or transit.

This is the concept behind the term “15-minute city” where residential infrastructure is built in such a way that all residents are able to meet most of their needs within a short walk, bike or transit ride from their homes, thus alleviating the need to drive for common daily activities. The bike lockers were also strategically located into the building to make it easy to access, further encouraging bike use.