The Town of Innisfil is a community that's full of cottages and rural farmland in Ontario, but it is looking to reenvision itself as the city of the future with The Orbit: Innisfil. A master plan for the cutting-edge community was developed by PARTISANS and create a new way to grow and unite the current population of around 36,600 people to an innovative new city of up to 150,000 people.
The vision is designed to enhance the small town and rural lifestyles with the benefits of urban living, all the while supporting the community's natural landscapes, habitats and buildings of historical significance. As its name suggests, The Orbit introduces a plan that radiates out in concentric circles that eventually become "squircles," offering a new concept for urban and rural living that's full of streets and accessible green spaces.
Rural-Urban Community Concepts
The Orbit: Innisfil is a Vision for the City of the Future
Trend Themes
1. Rural-urban Living - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and services that integrate the benefits of both rural and urban lifestyles, creating a new way of living that appeals to a wide range of individuals and families.
2. Sustainable Master Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative design and planning solutions that prioritize the preservation of natural landscapes, habitats, and historical buildings while incorporating modern urban necessities and amenities.
3. Community Scaling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design scalable community models that can accommodate significant population growth while maintaining a sense of identity, connectivity, and access to essential services and green spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Living Technologies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that enable seamless integration of rural and urban lifestyles, with a focus on smart home systems, sustainable energy solutions, and efficient transportation networks.
2. Urban Planning and Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional urban planning and architectural approaches to create sustainable communities that harmoniously blend the advantages of both urban and rural environments.
3. Community Development and Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop scalable models for community development and services that address the needs of growing populations in a way that enhances quality of life, preserves nature, and fosters social cohesion.