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Topography is the defining feature
of the site - there is a 30 m difference from the northern to the southern
sector of the site
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Built-up areas at edges define
complementary uses: commercial to the north of 1st Avenue, low-density single
family houses to the northwest and the northeast, medium-density to the southwest
and seniors housing to the southeast
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Noise from Memorial Drive is
substantial along the southern aspect of the site
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Many viewpoints of the downtown
skyline are situated on and around the site
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Community has a high rate of
through-traffic from 10th Street and St. Georges Drive
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Community houses a number of
social service organizations including senior's and low income housing, Canadian
National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Children's Cottage and Columbus
Village
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