Title: Sustainable Development: Design Guidelines for the Town of Scott
1Sustainable DevelopmentDesign Guidelines for
the Town of Scott City of Green BayJoint
Planning Area
- Environmental Science and Policy 763
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay
- 14 December 2004
2Presentation Outline
- Project Background
- Environmental Design
- Sustainable Building Methods
- University Connections
- Question and Answer Session
3Project Background
4Joint Planning Area
- Land exchange between the City of Green Bay and
the Town of Scott in 2003 - Formation of the City of Green Bay/Town of Scott
Joint Planning Commission
5Current Land Use
- What is currently located in the Joint Planning
Area? - Agricultural and natural areas
- Sparse residential use
- How is the Joint Planning Area currently zoned?
J Fink
6Project Background
- Dan Madigan-President of FEECO
- Requested that the students enrolled in Capstone
provide recommendations for sustainable
development - The following are our recommendations for Mr.
Madigan to present to the Joint Planning
Commission
7Overall Project Objective
- Guidelines on developing the Joint Planning Area
in an ecologically sustainable manner - Application of guidelines to other developments
beyond the Joint Planning Area
8Guiding Principles
- 1. Advocate comprehensive, low-impact
development. - 2. Promote energy efficient building design and
environmentally sensitive site planning and
housing construction. - 3. Protect biodiversity through restoration and
conservation of habitat areas. - 4. Encourage innovative transportation
development at a pedestrian-friendly, walkable
scale. - 5. Enhance connections between the development
and UWGB to benefit both the university community
and future businesses. - 6. Increase public awareness and education
concerning sustainable development.
9Environmental Design
- Conservation of Natural Areas
- Wetlands
- Riparian Areas
- Uplands
- Urban Landscaping
- Development Layout
- Transportation Network
- Storm Water Management
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11Wetland Habitats
EPA
12 Wetland Services
- Services Provided
- natural purification of water
- protection against erosion
- providing habitat for unique flora and fauna
- recreational opportunities
- aesthetic value
Maryland Dept. of the Env.
13Wetland Destruction
- Destruction and Degradation
- Agriculture
- Development
- Roads
- Buildings
Minn. Board of Soil and Water Res.
14Recommendations
- Wetlands and Planned Landscapes
- Closely match predevelopment hydrology
- Preserve or enhance native vegetation
- Provide upland buffers of adequate size
- Connect core wetland habitats with corridors
- Allow for public use of habitat patches
15Multiple Use Model (MUM)
- Zone 1 Central Core
- Wetlands
- Diverse habitats
- Zone 2 Buffer
- 100 ft in width
- Walking trails
- Zone 3 Light Development
- Parks, Playgrounds
- Zone 4 Urban Landscape
Barnes and Adams 1999
16Riparian Habitats
EPA
17Stream/Riparian Habitats
- Water transport
- Aquatic Terrestrial Habitat
- Recreational Potential
- Filter Runoff
USDA
18Road Crossings
- Minimize Road Crossings
- 3-Sided Culverts at Crossings
Di Misa 2004
19Upland Habitats
W. Gilgert
20Upland Habitats
- Terrestrial and avian wildlife habitat
- Excess nutrient uptake
- Recreation potential
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Wind barrier
US Forest Service
21Habitats
- Reforest areas to create wooded corridors
- Connect and buffer ESAs
- Reduce wind erosion
- Habitat enhancement
- Minimize fragmentation
- Reduce edge effect
22Management
- Properly time and execute maintenance/
disturbance activities - Avoid disrupting wildlife breeding
- Mowing, burning, spraying
- Spot treat weeds when possible
- Seed or re-plant disturbed ground as soon as
possible
23Urban Landscaping
EPA
24Low Impact Landscaping
- Conserve water
- Only water when necessary
- Plant trees, shrubs, and ground covers
- Water in the early evening and morning
- Minimize fertilizer use
- Get soil checked
- Avoid phosphorus
- Minimize pesticide use
EJ Heath
25Utilize Native Plants
- Utilize native plants
- Adapted to weather conditions
- Adapted to soil conditions
- Adapted to native pests
- Benefit native organisms
EJ Heath
26Avoid Invasive Species
- Avoid non-native, invasive species
- Can escape and destroy habitat
- Form monocultures of non-beneficial plants
27Development and Infrastructure Layout
www.cnu.org.
28Development and Infrastructure Layout
- Residential/ commercial development
- Open space network
- Community gardens
- Transportation network
- Stormwater management
29Conventional Subdivision Layout
Alex MacLean, www.cnu.org
30Proposed Development Layout Overview
Jarvis, 1993
- New urbanist, low-impact, cluster development
- Variety of housing choices -mixed-use, village
center area - Pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods
- Density bonuses for developers
- Open space network
31Single Family Lot Design
- Promote 2-story homes
- Encourage shared driveways
- Reduce front yard setbacks to 20 feet
- Provide options that increase density (7 dwelling
units per acre) - townhouses and condominiums
Natural Lands Trust, 2001
32Multi-Family Lot Design
- Cluster multifamily housing near transit and
commercial areas - Use structured parking underneath multifamily
units to reduce exterior parking lots - Ensure all units have easy access to open space
Calthorpe Associates, www.env.org
33Commercial Lot Design
- Multi-level structures
- Encourage shared parking
- Limit construction of parking spaces
JJR, 2002
34Open Space Network Design
- 30-40 in permanent open space
- 70 a continuous network
- Protect hydrologically sensitive areas
- Groundwater recharge areas
- Establish a homeowner association
- Open space maintenance
- Minimize disturbance from construction activities
35Community Gardens
- Economic and qualitative benefits
- Character to neighborhoods
- Sense of place and loyalty
- Educational environment
Portland Parks and Recreation, 2004
36Community Gardens
- Case studies
- New York
- 600 community gardens
- Portland
- 1975
- 28 gardens located throughout city
- Madison
- Early 1900s
Portland Community Garden Locations Portland
Parks and Recreation, 2004
37Recommendations
- Plots to local residents, then to Green Bay
community - UW-Extension, Green Bay Botanical Garden, and/or
the Green Bay Parks and Recreation
- Locate gardens along eastern edge of development
- Protect gardens with permanent conservation
easements
38Transportation Network
- Street Design
- Residential street widths 24-30 feet
- Reduce the overall length of streets
- Avoid cul-de-sacs
- If used, create a pervious island in center
- Replace with loop roads
Urban Design Associates, www.cnv.org
39Transportation Network
- Pedestrian and Transit Facilities
- Sidewalks on all streets
- On-street bike lanes
- Provide bump-outs, textured paving, and bike
racks in commercial districts
SmithGroup JJR, 2003
40Transportation Network
- Pedestrian over/underpasses for both Hwy 54 and
57 - Green Bay Metro bus service to the area
- Minimize crossings of open space network and
trail system
41Transportation Network
- Trails
- Multi-use trail system loop
- Walking,
- Hiking
- Nature observation
- Rollerblading/ bicycling
- Cross-country skiing
- Connections to other regional trail systems
- UWGB Arboretum
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Baird Creek
Arvidson, 2004
42Stormwater Management
- Goals
- Limit stormwater runoff quantity
- Reduce stormwater pollutant loads
- Protect critical habitats (natural drainage
channels) - Maintain groundwater recharge and quality
43Stormwater Management
- Pollutants of concern
- Total suspended solids
- Sediment from construction and erosion
- Nutrients
- Residential fertilizers
- Heavy metals
- Rooftop and parking lot runoff
- Pesticides
44 Stormwater Management
- Rain Gardens
- Residential areas
- Industrial and commercial parking lots
- Use native plants
DNR
45Stormwater Management
- Green Roofs
- Commercial and industrial areas
- Encourage the use of intensive green roof systems
Miller, 2002
46Stormwater Management
- Wet Detention Ponds
- Continuous vegetation around pond edges
- Treatment trains
Blankinship, 2004
47Poster Session
- Sustainable Development Transportation
- Economic Feasibility of Sustainable
Development - Sustainable Landscaping Practices
- Landscape Conservation Principles
48Sustainable Building Methods
49Whole Building Design
US Green Building Council
50Importance of Sustainable Building
- Economics
- Security, prosperity, and jobs
- Social
- Comfort and productivity
- Environment
- Health and resources
51Incentive Sources
- Department of Energy
- Wisconsin Focus on Energy
- EPA Energy Star
- Green Financing
- Leadership in Energy Environmental Design
- Green Built Home Program
52Energy 10 Model
53RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES
Methods Cost Annual Savings Payback
Daylighting Solar Hot Water Heater Photovoltaic Stems (Bircher Home) 9,900 800 Utilities 6 years
Daylighting Solar Hot Water Heater Photovoltaic Stems (Bircher Home) Minus 30-50 Rebates 800 Utilities 6 years
Passive Solar Specialized geothermal HVAC system (Esperanza del Sol) 1,250 Minus 1,000 saved from special HVAC 300 on Utilities lt 1 year
Following LEED Standards (Traugott Terrace) Homes are similar to conventional home. 2,000 on Utilities Up to 10 years
Following LEED Standards (Traugott Terrace) Homes are similar to conventional home. 9,000 on Water Usage Up to 10 years
54COMMERCIAL CASE STUDIES COMMERCIAL CASE STUDIES COMMERCIAL CASE STUDIES COMMERCIAL CASE STUDIES
Methods Cost Annual Savings Payback
Improved lighting (Bare Bones Furniture) 16,240 500 maintenance 4 years
Improved lighting (Bare Bones Furniture) 16,240 4,000 energy costs 4 years
Gas-electric cooling system (Watertown U.S.D.) 170,000 14,000 energy costs 5 years
Gas-electric cooling system (Watertown U.S.D.) Minus 128,000 incentives 14,000 energy costs 5 years
Daylighting Passive solar heating Geothermal HVAC Improved building envelope (Clearview Elementary) 150,000 more than standard school with same capacity 18,000 energy costs 9 years
55Passive Design Methods
- Passive solar heating and cooling
- Building orientation
- Windows and shading
- Thermal mass
- Green roofs
- Insulation
- Protection of building
56Active Design Methods
- Geothermal heat pump
- Solar hot water
- Photovoltaic panels
- Building-integrated photovoltaics
- Other technologies
57All Things Considered
- Environment is important
- Use the suns energy
- Careful building design decreases long-term costs
and increases comfort - Financial and technical resources are available
- Education is the key
58University Connections
Biodiversity Center
59Introduction
- Location of development in relation to campus
- Mutually benefit each other
- Connecting learning to life
60Assessing Opinions
- Face to face
- Chancellor Bruce Shepard
- Assistant Chancellor for Planning and Budget Dean
Rodeheaver - Dr. Robert Howe, Professor Natural Applied
Director of the Biodiversity Center - Student poll
61Administration
62Student Housing
- Projected enrollment 7,500
- 75 residential
- Non-traditional campus housing
Residence Life
63Flexibility
- Options to fit student interests
- Provide housing for senior citizens to utilize
campus amenities - Quality not quantity
- Coordinated effort
- Resource for faculty
64University Perception of Isolation
- Development can offer an area for socialization
of students and faculty - Potential employment
- Expansion of passpoints
UWGB
65Potential Businesses
- Consistent Architecture makes better character
- Move away from Big Box businesses
- Hotel for the campus to use for visiting
families, faculty visits, and sports teams
66Biodiversity Center
67Linking Trails
- Cofrin Arboretum
- Alternative for transportation
- Volume capacity on current trail
- Local connections
- Invasive species
Center for Biodiversity
68Walkable Community
- Break out of the mold
- Alternative transportation routes
- Recreational circle
- Design for community character
- Connections outside community
69Trail Maintenance
- Getting people to pull their own weight
- Individual ownership
- Neighborhood association
- Public ownership
Center for Biodiversity
70Preservation of Green Space
- Preserve existing areas
- Larger buffer areas
- Native landscaping
Center for Biodiversity
71Student Insights
72Methods
- 3 day student poll
- 10 questions
- yes/no format
- Area for additional comments
- 138 responses
UWGB
73Is There Support for Development?
- 89 support a development in the proposed area
- 84 feel that housing options nearby campus are
appealing - 59 would consider living in the development
74Connectivity to Campus
- 82 would like to see a connection between campus
and the development - 82 would utilize and link to the campus trail
system
UWGB
75Transit Extension
- 75 thought extending the bus system to the area
would be positive - 69 said that they would not ride the bus
- There was indication that a shuttle would be more
appropriate - 25 commented on fare prices
- Average 1.10
- Range 0.25-2.00
76Features in the Area
- 59 would like a trail system connection
- 59 would like more off campus housing
- 60 supported a University Center area
- Only 30 indicated a preference that the
University remain isolated
77Student Comments
- I do not like the fact that campus is so
isolated from the outside world, so any
connections and development would be
appreciated! - I chose UWGB because it was isolated. I grew
up in an isolated community and I like it that
way. Cities are not my style, but I had to move
to one for college. UWGB was the best choice for
me because it has a small town feel with plenty
of peace and quiet away from the main city.
78Conclusions
- The campus has a positive outlook about the
development - Careful planning can benefit both the community
and campus - Project is connecting learning to life
79Acknowledgements
- Professor Bob Howe, UWGB
- Professor John Katers, UWGB
- Bill Lockery, Green Bay Planning
- Dave Cerny, Town of Scott
- Bill Hafs, Brown County Land Conservation
Department - Ray Kopish and Paul Jadin, Chamber of Commerce
- Paul Wozniak, Wisconsin Public Service
- Paul Hartman, University of Wisconsin Extension
- Students at the UWGB
- Community Members in Attendance of Brainstorming
Session
- Professor Laurel Phoenix, UWGB
- Professor Patricia Terry, UWGB
- Dan Madigan, Landowner
- Bruce Shepard, UWGB Chancellor
- Dean Rodeheaver, UWGB Assistant Chancellor for
Planning and Budget - Joel Trick, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Jeff Dumez, Brown County Land Information Office
- Bill Hafs, Brown County Land Conservation
Department - Pat Robinson, WDNR
- Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission
- Professor Gary Fewless, UWGB Herbarium Curator
80Thank You
- The complete Capstone Seminar Project including
- Report document
- Poster presentations
- Oral presentation
- Internet URL
- http//www.uwgb.edu/gradstu/ESP/CourseProjects.htm
81Questions
- Capstone Seminar Project
- http//www.uwgb.edu/gradstu/ESP/CourseProjects.htm