Principles for major urban design competitions take many forms

You may be interested in seeing the design selection process Toronto used for its
Harbourfront Parks and Open Spaces design competition, and the principles developed
through public consultation.
http://www.toronto.ca/harbourfront/factsheet_design_selection_process.html

City staff proposed ten principles for the Design Lansdowne Competition before it was
stopped in 2008.
http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/csedc/2009/04-06/ACS2009-ICS-CSS-
0021.htm

1. Public Open Space

A substantial portion of the existing hard surface area must be reserved as, and
designed as, public open space. Open spaces must be green and sustainable,
suitable for recreational use and complimentary to Lansdowne Park’s overall function.

2. The Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticulture Building - Heritage Structures

The Aberdeen Pavilion: Competition submissions must showcase this nationally
designated heritage structure. The Pavilion will remain in its current location and
plans must preserve and enhance sight lines to this building from the surrounding
streets and from the Rideau Canal. The Horticulture Building: The façade of this
building has a City heritage designation. Plans must highlight this building and
propose adaptive reuse.

3. The Rideau Canal

Proposed plans must recognize and respect this designated World Heritage site, and
propose improved public access to the Canal and adjacent scenic pathways.

4. Frank Clair Stadium and the Civic Centre

These facilities will be retained on site and enhanced.

5. Bank Street
The proposed plans must recognize Bank Street’s designation as a Traditional
Mainstreet in the Official Plan, and propose uses and built form to accommodate that
designation.

6. National Capital Commission Lands

The plans should enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to the recreational pathways
and gardens that abut Lansdowne Park

7. Community Focus
The opportunities for use of the site by community stakeholders, such as local sports
groups, should be enhanced.

The plan should provide for the continuation of the seasonal Ottawa Farmers’ Market
in an exterior public space.

Plans should also explore opportunities for outdoor performance and festival areas.

8. Sustainable Buildings
Any proposed buildings should achieve a minimum standard of LEED Silver.

9. Site Access and Community Connections

Proposals should improve community access to the site and enhance the
relationships between Lansdowne and the adjacent parks.

10. Value to the City of Ottawa

Designs will be evaluated in part upon on their ability to be implemented in a timely
fashion, keeping in mind the City’s financial ability to contribute to the
redevelopment.