Nothing Artificial Here - Urban design to solve both affordability and isolation for first home buyers

New West Ampersand Masterplanning #affordability 

Location: New Westminster, Vancouver B.C. Canada
Client: City of New Westminster (Competition Shortlisted)
Design: Andrew Scott Architecture and Planning
Type: Community Development / Masterplanning - Planning Guidelines for New Sustainable Transit Orientated Neighbourhoods

 

Concept: Rising above isolation

High density is needed for affordability, but high density living can create isolation. An elevated walkway circuit hanging from residential high rise building ‘pylons’ is provided to create a safe and sunny destination that connects neighbourhoods, parks and transit. It is here community relationships and businesses can flourish. 

 

Individual Developers are given a footprint and canvas ‘pylon’ to create their own high-rise expression. 
 
Inspiration: An urban jungle’s suspension bridge
Key Features: Solving both affordability and isolation for first home buyers

The New West Ampersand Community will provide a safe and welcoming place where there is food, friendship and home - connected to services and amenity – all while reducing household energy consumption.

We are placemaking a destination of density, diversity & dialogue.