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INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Many different forms of infrastructure will need to be developed within the Knoll Neighbourhood and each of these forms of infrastructure has the opportunity to incorporate Smart Growth and sustainability into their design. The different forms of infrastructure which will probably be developed within the context of this neighbourhood plan include, but are not limited to the following:
Each of these forms of infrastructure is usually developed in a conventional manner. For example, residential roads have a standard width and right of way and are generally made with conventional materials. Such standards are written into the regulation which guides all development of infrastructure within a municipality. In the case of Enderby, such standards and regulations are within the Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw which can be found on the City's website. For the Knoll Neighbourhood Plan, the intent is to discover alternate approaches to designs and standards which will allow infrstructure within the neighbourhood to be more sustainable. These approaches to alternate designs and standards for infrastructure need not conform to the standards currently set forth in the Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw, as it is within the scope of this project for amendments to this document to be made. It is urged that group members research both the design and standard sides of infrastructure development. An example of an approach to infrastructure design would be to incorporate porous paving material which do not allow water infiltration. An example of an approach to green infrastructure design standards would be to decrease the minimum residential road width from 9.2 meters to 8.0 meters which would decrease the amount of impermeable surfaces while forcing drivers to slow down and be more cautious.
The following are some examples of the contrast between conventional and Smart Growth and sustainable approaches to infrastructure design and standards. Figure 1. shows how alternative lot design and standards were used in such a way as to arrange the lots so that they used space more efficiently. This promotes increased open space, compact development, and reduces the amount of infrastructure needed.
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