SIZE

Size: 63 Acres

Services: Architectural Services + Prime Consultant

Location: Kwantlen First Nation, IR-4, BC

ABOUT

For this project an outline of development areas has been established indicating appropriate housing forms based on cultural needs, lifestyles, consideration of lots sizes (metrics) along with a discussion of the phasing approach taken for each area.

Overarching Principles

Celebrate Kwantlen culture by creating a unique ‘sense of place’ that is person and people centered:

• Maintains a sense of flow – allowing one to become more connected to the natural systems of the Site (consider these ‘desire lines’ for connectivity);

• Planning and designing with the existing contours (or topography) of the Site;

• Privileges, protects and supports the ‘living beings’ on the Site - the 4 legged, 2 legged, winged and finned;

• Supports a Seven Generations approach where cultural practices, education, land-based and life-long learning may prosper;

• Mainstays a Kwantlen way of life in the form of villages that leave the land largely unencumbered; and

• Supports village life with neighborhood development that minimizes road development in favor of a synchronized trail system.

UAA’s approach has been to design-plan for housing that protects what already exists, allows for recreation, community & culture to flourish, provides ample space for a variety of residential development, is village orientated and supports Kwantlen economic development.