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JESSICA N. MICHALAKMaster of Landscape Architecture Master of Urban PlanningUniversity of Washington,Class of 2014
Balanced Openess | Mc Neil Island Open Shorelines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SELECTED DESIGN PROJECTS
Infrastructural LandscapeThesis Spring 2014Great Lakes Region and Erie, PA
Balanced OpennessFall 2013, LARCH 507 with Ken YocomMcNeil Island, WA
Spreedux ParkSpring 2012, ARCH 502 with Nicole HuberBerlin, Germany
Urban BeachFall 2011, LARCH 504 with Nancy RottleSeattle, WA
2013 Hines CompetitionWinter 2013, IndependentMinneapolis, MN
Peri-Urban AgricultureWinter 2012, LARCH 503 with Ben SpencerLima, Peru
EDUCATION, HONORS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
JESSICA N. MICHALAK617.852.1123 jess.michalak@gmail.com
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Infrastructural Landscape:
Strategies for Post-Industrial Reuse
Project Location: Great Lakes Region & Erie, PA
A Landscape Infrastructure approach is a uniquely flexible Theoretical position from which to approach the re-design of urban brownfield sites in the Great Lakes region. This thesis provides a decentralized approach that improves ecological and urban systems function while increasing and improving public space.
In a region poised for social and economic change, I see Landscape Infrastructure as the most appropriate Theoretical lens for catalyzing change through design. This approach is flexible and appropriate given tightening budgets and limited resources. As anthropogenic change continues, it becomes necessary to approach all projects as an opportunity to lessen the impact of urban systems on fixed resources.
A crucial tenant of this thesis is the belief that interdisciplinary thinking and design is necessary to create vibrant urban spaces. Applied interdisciplinary collaboration between designers, engineers, economists, and planners is needed to solve the problems facing modern infrastructure and urban design. NN
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operating at multiple SCALES simulaneously.SYSTEMS, SERVICES, & FLOWS
Landscape infrastructure is a multifunctional set of
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LAKE MICHIGANAVER AGE DEPTH: 279 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 925 f t .VOLUME: 1,180 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 22,30 0 sq. miles
LAKE SUPERIORAVER AGE DEPTH: 483 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 1,332 f t .VOLUME: 2,90 0 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 31,70 0 sq. miles
LAKE HURONAVER AGE DEPTH: 195 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 750 f t .VOLUME: 850 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 23,0 0 0 sq. miles
LAKE HURONAVER AGE DEPTH: 195 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 750 f t .VOLUME: 850 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 23,0 0 0 sq. miles
LAKE ERIEAVER AGE DEPTH: 62 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 210 f t .VOLUME: 116 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 9,910 sq. miles
LAKE ONTARIOAVER AGE DEPTH: 283 f t .MA XIMUM DEPTH: 802 f t .VOLUME: 393 cubic milesWATER SURFACE ARE A: 7,340 sq. miles
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DetroitLondon
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Buffalo Rochester
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St. Louis
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Chicago
Milwaukee
Madison
Ottawa
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Non-Antropogenic Water Cycle
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Superior
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Infrastructure in the Great Lakes
Gas Pipeline
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There are 50 MillionResidents in the Region,
The Great Lakes hold 20% of theworlds fresh water,
They also hold 84% of the water in North America.
There are over 11,000 miles of shoreline in the Great Lakes.
The Region produces $2 Trillion in annual GDP outputwhich places it at the 7th largest globally.
and 90% of itsfresh surface water.
most rely on the lakes for their drinking water.
Water from the basin cannot be diverted elsewhere.
90% of consumptive use is drawn driectly from the lakes.
Less than 1% of the Great Lakesare renewed each year
This is the pattern of consumptive use:
Industrial Use 24%
Livestock Watering 3%
Self-Supplied Domestic 4%
Nuclear Electric 6%
Fossil Fuel Theromelectric 6%
Public Water Supply 28%
Irrigation 29%
The surface of the Great Lakes often freezes in the winter. This helps reduce evaporation and provides a platform for recreation.
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Erie280,521
Pittsburgh2,360,733
Cleveland2,063,535
Columbus2,031,229
Cincinnati2,128,603
Indianapolis1,928,982
Toledo672,220
Detroit4,292,060
London492,200
Toronto5,741,400
Buffalo1,134,210
Rochester1,082,284
Montreal3,859,300
Boston4,640,802
New York19,831,858
Philadelphia6,018,800
Baltimore2,753,149
Washington, D.C.5,860,342St. Louis
2,892,874
Grand Rapids1,327,366
Chicago9,522,434
Milwaukee1,566,981
Madison620,778
Minneapolis3,422,264
Ottawa1,451,415
INFRASTRUCTURE L ANDSCAPE INFRASTRUCTURELandscape as the SITE & SYSTEM
INFRASTRUCTURE L ANDSCAPE INFRASTRUCTURELandscape as the SITE & SYSTEM
VS.
Erie280,521
Cleveland2,063,535
Toledo672,220
Detroit4,292,060
London492,200 Buffalo
1,134,210
Pittsburgh2,360,733
Agricultural ProcessingUnclassied
ElectricityMining
Reneries/Chemical
Cement Plant
Petroleum/Natural Gas
Stationary Sources of Atmospheric CO2
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719,472 - 2,338,321 2,338,322 - 5,336,520
5,336,521 - 10,359,466 10,359,467 - 22,978,929
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Potential Geological CO2 Storage Areas in Oil or Gas Fields
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The volume of water passing through Niagra Falls causes 1.5 M of eriosion annually.
The majority of the electricty in the region is produced by coal red
power plants.
Those plants increas the amount of mercury found in the water.
Agricultural runoff causes nutrient runoff that leads to algal blooms.
Pennsylvania is ranked #1for waste water outfalls
with 1,587.
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Utilizing landscape infrastructure to move from
monofunctional multifunctionalto
strategies to address regional issues at a local scale.
After strategies are tested they can be deployed along the shores of Lake Erie to maximize impact.
Maximize the regional assets while protecting the valuable regional resources.
Goals Strategies
The shallowness of the lake, relative to the rest of the Great Lakes, is both an asset and a challenge. The potential for capturing wind energy is one element that could be implemented in most of Lake Erie. The majority of the lake, excluding the eastern basin, is less than 30 M. deep. The depth of the lake also compounds issues with sedimentation and nutrient runoff. Toxic algal blooms are increasingly being caused by excess nutrients coming primarily from human waste and agricultural runoff.
Lake Erie has 871 miles of shoreline. More than 20% of the shoreline is more than 70% hardened. This is the highest percentage in the Great Lakes.
Shifting from a resource extractive economy to a resource efficient economy.
Creating shared value in for all in the region, socially, ecologically, and economically.
Transition from coal power to wind power.
Harness algal growth potential for biofuels.
Focus on incubating a green manufacturing hub.
Use infrastructure to build social strength.
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Eries highest census population is recorded at 138,440. Erie was founded in 1795. Prior to that the area was inhabited by the Eries and Senecas.
Presque Isle, a natural peninsula seperates and protects Downtown Erie from Lake Erie. The natural harbor madethe area an ideal location to settle.
French soldiers named the peninsula protecting the harbor Presque Isle, meaning almost an island.
Almost
75% White
6.9% Hispanic
19.7% Black
1.5% Asian
Demographics of The City
Vacant or Underused Space Recreation and Open Space
Opportunity for Landscape Infrastructure Intntervention 0 1 2 3 40.5
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Eries highest census population is recorded at 138,440. Erie was founded in 1795. Prior to that the area was inhabited by the Eries and Senecas.
Presque Isle, a natural peninsula seperates and protects Downtown Erie from Lake Erie. The natural harbor madethe area an ideal location to settle.
French soldiers named the peninsula protecting the harbor Presque Isle, meaning almost an island.
Almost
75% White
6.9% Hispanic
19.7% Black
1.5% Asian
Demographics of The City
Vacant or Underused Space Recreation and Open Space
Opportunity for Landscape Infrastructure Intntervention 0 1 2 3 40.5
Miles N
Multiscalar Urban AgricultureA range of urban agriculture interventions that work to augment the food system needs of the city. Soil based growth pared with aquaponics raising yellow perch indigenous to the Great Lakes. Indoor hydroponic and airpoinic growth reusing large interior spaces to grow plants year-round. Rooftop greenhouses installed on existing flat roof buildings or integrated with new design.
Precedents: Growing Power, the Plant Chicago, and Lufa Farms.
Organic Waste Collection and ProcessingCollecting both household and commercial waste. County and region would allow for greater economies of scale. Reuse of derelict and under used surface parking throughout the city as volume dictates. Cycling the nutrient rich compost or vermicompost into regional agriculture, sales to local residents, and diverting large streams of organic waste from landfills.
Precedent: Growing Powers composting operation
Surface and Subsurface Wetland Processing of Piped StreamsCreating an opportunity to reduce the amount of sediment and excess nutrients entering Lake Erie from its watershed from antropogenic sources. Deploying these at each stream, sewer, or water treatment outlet to help normalize water temperatures. Precedent: Waitangi Park, Wellington, NZ.
Bluff Connections to WaterfrontWhile the bluffs provide fantastic opportunity to view the waterfront they severely limit access. Deploying multiple interventions like a land bridge, terraced bluff parks, and pedestrian overpasses to maintain traffic flow and views while improving connection.
Precedent: Land Bridge, Vancouver, BC
Biofuels ProductionPrimarily utilizing post-industrial spaces to house algal bioreactors growing fuel for the nearby bioufuel plant. Large scale contained growth schemes can include vertical stacking, angled growth cells, or more traditional horizontal growth. Using a closed system allows for greatest efficiency for water use, increasing surface area for light absorption, and controlling quality. Precedent: Klotze, Germany; MIT Cogeneration Plant; IGV Biotech, Germany; BIQ, Hamburg, GR
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Connections
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Economy
Knowledge
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-Unique Districts-Radial Design-2500 Foot Diameter - 5 mins walk-Mixed Uses
-Free urban fabric 1.5 Floor Area Ratio
Per-Capita Space Use Sq. FeetResidence 400Work 200Shopping, Health, etc. 75 Infrastructure 215(in Utility Areas)Total 890
Narrow Streets
-Streets average 25 feet wide. -A boulevard 60 feet wide connects all the districts and provides a high-speed bicycle lane. -Other streets should be at least 16 feet wide to allow for access by emergency vehicles. -Varying widths add interest to an area.
Design Information
-Population -Site Size -Developed Area -Green Area -Districts -District Population -District Diameter -District Density -Longest Journey
6,0006.631930%70%33,000500-2,000 ftFAR = 1.530 minutesRental car for emergency
Design Goals
-High quality of life
-Fast transport of people and goods
Design Standards
-Rapid Transport-Nearby Stations-Nearby Green Space-Four-Story Buildings-Economical Freight Transport
-Main road with public transportation connection to each district-Set Urban Core as a regional core to link different islands
0 100 200 500 feet
Main Road
Secondary Road
Preserve Area
Urban Core
Agricultural VillageAgricultural Village
Park & Research center
To Seattle
To Longbranch
To Anderson
To Steilacoom
Gathering node
Main Road
Secondary Road
5 mins walk
Main Road
Shop
s
Restaurant
Park
Park & gathering space
Mix-
use
alle
y
semi-private space
Provide private green space
Passing Courtyard
Closed Courtyard
Open Courtyard
Semi-private Space
Bike Lane
Open Space
Semi-private Space
Semi-public Space
Public Space
10
Building setback
Building setback
Street Building setback
Mix-use BuildingMix-use BuildingCourtyard
Island
Car-free island
District Block CourtyardStreet
-Combine commercial and green space-Various scale neighborhood parks
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research centerResearch and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
ParkPublic park and open shoreline
Urban coreCommunity core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural VillageResidential housing,Small-scale food production,
Agricultural villageResidential housing,Agricultural food production
MarinaFerry service and public marina
parksmarinas & ferrycommunity services
schools
Constellisland:Juxtaposing development and the environment to create a unique vision for McNeil is land
0 250 500 1000 3000 ft
A
C
B
Urban Core
Agricultural Village
Park & Research Center
Agricultural Village
- Business & Trade- Civil Services- Education- Urban Dense Housing- Artist-in-residence- Shared Facilities & Community- Adaptive Reuse- Civic Center- Regional Community Center- Cultural Venue & Program- High School- Library- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
- Ferry Connection- Marina- Trade & Business- Visitor Center- Prison History Museum- Recreation & Entertainment- Cultural and Art Festivals- Hotel, Guest House etc.- Heritage Tourism- Educational Program
- Agricultural Food Production- Village Housing- Existing Housing Reuse- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Bed & Breakfast- Heritage Tourism
- Tourism & Recreation- Education- Island-wide Park- Nature Reserve- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline- Visitor Center- Recreation & Entertainment- Camping- Eco-tourism
- Agricultural Food Production- Education- Village Housing- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Vacation Rental
ANALYSISUrban Footprints
UrbanPublic Protected
Shoreline TypologiesShoreline Operations
Create a variety of ways to interact with the shoreline for the island.
Increase access to unique shoreline conditions and link to development.
Protect sensitive areas and ecosystems while providing an opportunity to observe them.
EngageAccess Protect
Building variationBuilding Typologies
Multifamily-house3-5 stories
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
800 sq ft
450 sq ft
Reducing unit sizeReducing the unit size from 800 sq ft /
Population: 3200
Fox Island pattern:
Population 3600
Spread
570 / mi2
McNeil Island pattern:
Population 3500Concentrated6000 / sq mi2
Rowhouse1-3 stories
Townhouse3-4 stories
person to 450 sq ft / person will reduce the building footprint 44%
Steilacoom2.04 sq milespopulation: 5,985 density: 2,887.05/ sq mi
Longbranch20.01 sq milespopulation: 3,784 density: 186.15/ sq mi
Fox Island5.22 sq milespopulation: 3,633 density: 568.46/ sq mi
Anderson Island7.74 sq milespopulation: 1,037 density: 126.16/ sq mi
source: United States Census Bureau (2010)400 housing units Vacant for Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use
Ketron Island0.34 sq milespopulation: 17 density: 49.30/ sq mi
McNeil Island6.63 sq milespopulation: 3,500 + density: 527.90 / sq mi
Steilacoom
TacomaLongbranch
AndersonKetron
McNeil
Fox
Gig Harbor
Steilacoom
Tacoma
SeattleVashon
Bainbridge
Bremerton
EdmondsKingston
Whidbey
Pt Townsend
Anacortes
Friday Harbor
Gig Harbor
McNeil
Vis
itors
50,
000+
Reg
iona
l Use
rs 1
8,00
0+
OPPORTUNITIES
- Civil Services - Education
- Agricultural Food Production
CONNECTION - Ferry Connection
AMENITIES - Island-wide Park - Shared Facilities & Community
ACCOMMODATION - Vacation Rental - Hotel, Guest House etc. - Bed & Breakfast - Camping
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Heritage Tourism - Ecotourism - Educational Program
TOURISM - Visitor Center - Prison History Museum - Recreation & Entertainment - Cultural and Art Festivals
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Adaptive Reuse - Nature Reserve
EDUCATION
- Library - High School
SERVICE - Civic Center
- Cultural Venue & Program - Regional Community Center
HOUSING
Isla
nd R
esid
ents
3,5
00+
- Urban Dense Housing - Village Housing - Existing Housing Reuse
- Business & Trade
- Artist-in-residents
- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline
Framework Diagram
1. Strong local communityProvide and support high quality facilities, work and living spaces that attracts and makes it possible to both live and work on the Islands, but also an emphasis on shared facilities and public spaces to strengthen the communal feeling within the Island.
2. Provide a base for surrounding IslandsEstablish a better connection with the other Islands and establish facilities, such as schools and markets that would increase the life quality within the closer surrounding.
3. Regional / nation wide attractionProvide a high quality network of public and natural recreation that would be a base for tourism, and establish a cultural venue and prison museum to build on the history of the Island.
Program at three different scales
- Tourism & Recreation
- Marina
- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
McNeil Island
- Trade & Business
1. Strong Local CommunityProvide and support high quality facilities, work and living spaces that attracts and makes it possible to both live and work on the islands. Creating an emphasis on shared facilities and public spaces to strengthen the communal feeling within the Island.
2. Provide a Base for Surrounding IslandsEstablish a better connection with the other islands and establish facilities, such as schools and markets that would increase the life quality within the closer region.
3. Regional / Nation Wide AttractionProvide a high quality network of public and natural recreation that would be a base for tourism and establish a cultural venue and prison museum to build on the history of the Island.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Civil Services - Education
- Agricultural Food Production
AMENITIES - Island-wide Park - Shared Facilities & Community
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Adaptive Reuse - Nature Reserve
HOUSING
Isla
nd R
esid
ents
3,5
00+
- Urban Dense Housing - Village Housing - Existing Housing Reuse
- Business & Trade
- Artist-in-residents
- Tourism & Recreation
Reg
iona
l Use
rs 1
8,00
0+
CONNECTION - Ferry Connection
EDUCATION
- Library - High School
SERVICE - Civic Center
- Cultural Venue & Program - Regional Community Center
- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline
- Marina
- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
- Trade & Business Vis
itors
50,
000+ ACCOMMODATION
- Vacation Rental - Hotel, Guest House etc. - Bed & Breakfast - Camping
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Heritage Tourism - Ecotourism - Educational Program
TOURISM - Visitor Center - Prison History Museum - Recreation & Entertainment - Cultural and Art Festivals
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core
2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research center
Research and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
Park
Public park and open shorelineUrban core
Community core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural Village
Residential housing,Small-scale food production
Agricultural village
Residential housing,Agricultural food production
Marina
Ferry service and public marina
MCNEIL VISION GOALS
Regional Hub 70% natural form 450 sq ft / person
Community development for 3500+ people.No Correctional Use
Concentrated development to serve the public and retain islands natural form.
STRATEGIES
MASTER PLANProgram & Zoning
BUILT FOOTPRINT
MAXIMIZING PUBLIC SPACE BY REDUCING PRIVATE SQUARE FOOTAGE, CREATING SHARED COMMUNITY SPACE, AND INCREASING BUILT DENSITY.
PUBLIC STREETS
CHANGING THE DYNAMIC FROM CAR-ORIENTED URBAN DESIGN TO HUMAN CENTERED WALKABLE URBAN CORES.
PUBLIC SHORELINES
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE SHORELINE WILL ALLOW US TO MAINTAIN THE INTACT NATURAL SHORELINE, PROTECT SENSITIVE ECOLOGIES, AND CREATE THE GREATEST PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Increasing density
1. Varying building height
2. Limited building width - small building plots
3. Varying roof scape
Balanced OpennessProject Location: McNeil Island, WAFall 2013, LARCH 507 with Ken YocomGroup Project
Juxtaposing development and the environment to create a unique vision for McNeil island. Our group vision was to maintain the current footprint of 70% natural 30% developed as we proposed the island move into modern reuse.
Moving away from the history of the island as a correctional facility and toward the concept of the island as a regional hub. Our goals were reached through dense urban development, publicly owned shorelines, and agricultural uses for self-sufficiency.
The 13 miles of unaltered coastline on McNeil represents the largest contiguous unaltered shoreline in the South Puget Sound. Considering the implications of altering shoreline we sited urban development in areas where coastline had already been altered. Levels of access and shoreline modification are used to delineate spaces where visitors and residents can interact with the shoreline or just observe it. Higher intensity of shoreline modification is balanced by the protection and conservation of intact shoreline on the North of the island.
-Unique Districts-Radial Design-2500 Foot Diameter - 5 mins walk-Mixed Uses
-Free urban fabric 1.5 Floor Area Ratio
Per-Capita Space Use Sq. FeetResidence 400Work 200Shopping, Health, etc. 75 Infrastructure 215(in Utility Areas)Total 890
Narrow Streets
-Streets average 25 feet wide. -A boulevard 60 feet wide connects all the districts and provides a high-speed bicycle lane. -Other streets should be at least 16 feet wide to allow for access by emergency vehicles. -Varying widths add interest to an area.
Design Information
-Population -Site Size -Developed Area -Green Area -Districts -District Population -District Diameter -District Density -Longest Journey
6,0006.631930%70%33,000500-2,000 ftFAR = 1.530 minutesRental car for emergency
Design Goals
-High quality of life
-Fast transport of people and goods
Design Standards
-Rapid Transport-Nearby Stations-Nearby Green Space-Four-Story Buildings-Economical Freight Transport
-Main road with public transportation connection to each district-Set Urban Core as a regional core to link different islands
0 100 200 500 feet
Main Road
Secondary Road
Preserve Area
Urban Core
Agricultural VillageAgricultural Village
Park & Research center
To Seattle
To Longbranch
To Anderson
To Steilacoom
Gathering node
Main Road
Secondary Road
5 mins walk
Main Road
Shop
s
Restaurant
Park
Park & gathering space
Mix-
use
alle
y
semi-private space
Provide private green space
Passing Courtyard
Closed Courtyard
Open Courtyard
Semi-private Space
Bike Lane
Open Space
Semi-private Space
Semi-public Space
Public Space
10
Building setback
Building setback
Street Building setback
Mix-use BuildingMix-use BuildingCourtyard
Island
Car-free island
District Block CourtyardStreet
-Combine commercial and green space-Various scale neighborhood parks
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research centerResearch and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
ParkPublic park and open shoreline
Urban coreCommunity core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural VillageResidential housing,Small-scale food production,
Agricultural villageResidential housing,Agricultural food production
MarinaFerry service and public marina
parksmarinas & ferrycommunity services
schools
Constellisland:Juxtaposing development and the environment to create a unique vision for McNeil is land
0 250 500 1000 3000 ft
A
C
B
Urban Core
Agricultural Village
Park & Research Center
Agricultural Village
- Business & Trade- Civil Services- Education- Urban Dense Housing- Artist-in-residence- Shared Facilities & Community- Adaptive Reuse- Civic Center- Regional Community Center- Cultural Venue & Program- High School- Library- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
- Ferry Connection- Marina- Trade & Business- Visitor Center- Prison History Museum- Recreation & Entertainment- Cultural and Art Festivals- Hotel, Guest House etc.- Heritage Tourism- Educational Program
- Agricultural Food Production- Village Housing- Existing Housing Reuse- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Bed & Breakfast- Heritage Tourism
- Tourism & Recreation- Education- Island-wide Park- Nature Reserve- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline- Visitor Center- Recreation & Entertainment- Camping- Eco-tourism
- Agricultural Food Production- Education- Village Housing- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Vacation Rental
ANALYSISUrban Footprints
UrbanPublic Protected
Shoreline TypologiesShoreline Operations
Create a variety of ways to interact with the shoreline for the island.
Increase access to unique shoreline conditions and link to development.
Protect sensitive areas and ecosystems while providing an opportunity to observe them.
EngageAccess Protect
Building variationBuilding Typologies
Multifamily-house3-5 stories
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
1-4 stories
5-25 m
800 sq ft
450 sq ft
Reducing unit sizeReducing the unit size from 800 sq ft /
Population: 3200
Fox Island pattern:
Population 3600
Spread
570 / mi2
McNeil Island pattern:
Population 3500Concentrated6000 / sq mi2
Rowhouse1-3 stories
Townhouse3-4 stories
person to 450 sq ft / person will reduce the building footprint 44%
Steilacoom2.04 sq milespopulation: 5,985 density: 2,887.05/ sq mi
Longbranch20.01 sq milespopulation: 3,784 density: 186.15/ sq mi
Fox Island5.22 sq milespopulation: 3,633 density: 568.46/ sq mi
Anderson Island7.74 sq milespopulation: 1,037 density: 126.16/ sq mi
source: United States Census Bureau (2010)400 housing units Vacant for Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use
Ketron Island0.34 sq milespopulation: 17 density: 49.30/ sq mi
McNeil Island6.63 sq milespopulation: 3,500 + density: 527.90 / sq mi
Steilacoom
TacomaLongbranch
AndersonKetron
McNeil
Fox
Gig Harbor
Steilacoom
Tacoma
SeattleVashon
Bainbridge
Bremerton
EdmondsKingston
Whidbey
Pt Townsend
Anacortes
Friday Harbor
Gig Harbor
McNeil
Vis
itors
50,
000+
Reg
iona
l Use
rs 1
8,00
0+
OPPORTUNITIES
- Civil Services - Education
- Agricultural Food Production
CONNECTION - Ferry Connection
AMENITIES - Island-wide Park - Shared Facilities & Community
ACCOMMODATION - Vacation Rental - Hotel, Guest House etc. - Bed & Breakfast - Camping
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Heritage Tourism - Ecotourism - Educational Program
TOURISM - Visitor Center - Prison History Museum - Recreation & Entertainment - Cultural and Art Festivals
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Adaptive Reuse - Nature Reserve
EDUCATION
- Library - High School
SERVICE - Civic Center
- Cultural Venue & Program - Regional Community Center
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- Urban Dense Housing - Village Housing - Existing Housing Reuse
- Business & Trade
- Artist-in-residents
- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline
Framework Diagram
1. Strong local communityProvide and support high quality facilities, work and living spaces that attracts and makes it possible to both live and work on the Islands, but also an emphasis on shared facilities and public spaces to strengthen the communal feeling within the Island.
2. Provide a base for surrounding IslandsEstablish a better connection with the other Islands and establish facilities, such as schools and markets that would increase the life quality within the closer surrounding.
3. Regional / nation wide attractionProvide a high quality network of public and natural recreation that would be a base for tourism, and establish a cultural venue and prison museum to build on the history of the Island.
Program at three different scales
- Tourism & Recreation
- Marina
- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
McNeil Island
- Trade & Business
1. Strong Local CommunityProvide and support high quality facilities, work and living spaces that attracts and makes it possible to both live and work on the islands. Creating an emphasis on shared facilities and public spaces to strengthen the communal feeling within the Island.
2. Provide a Base for Surrounding IslandsEstablish a better connection with the other islands and establish facilities, such as schools and markets that would increase the life quality within the closer region.
3. Regional / Nation Wide AttractionProvide a high quality network of public and natural recreation that would be a base for tourism and establish a cultural venue and prison museum to build on the history of the Island.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Civil Services - Education
- Agricultural Food Production
AMENITIES - Island-wide Park - Shared Facilities & Community
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Adaptive Reuse - Nature Reserve
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- Business & Trade
- Artist-in-residents
- Tourism & Recreation
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CONNECTION - Ferry Connection
EDUCATION
- Library - High School
SERVICE - Civic Center
- Cultural Venue & Program - Regional Community Center
- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline
- Marina
- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
- Trade & Business Vis
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- Vacation Rental - Hotel, Guest House etc. - Bed & Breakfast - Camping
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION - Heritage Tourism - Ecotourism - Educational Program
TOURISM - Visitor Center - Prison History Museum - Recreation & Entertainment - Cultural and Art Festivals
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core
2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research center
Research and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
Park
Public park and open shorelineUrban core
Community core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural Village
Residential housing,Small-scale food production
Agricultural village
Residential housing,Agricultural food production
Marina
Ferry service and public marina
MCNEIL VISION GOALS
Regional Hub 70% natural form 450 sq ft / person
Community development for 3500+ people.No Correctional Use
Concentrated development to serve the public and retain islands natural form.
STRATEGIES
MASTER PLANProgram & Zoning
BUILT FOOTPRINT
MAXIMIZING PUBLIC SPACE BY REDUCING PRIVATE SQUARE FOOTAGE, CREATING SHARED COMMUNITY SPACE, AND INCREASING BUILT DENSITY.
PUBLIC STREETS
CHANGING THE DYNAMIC FROM CAR-ORIENTED URBAN DESIGN TO HUMAN CENTERED WALKABLE URBAN CORES.
PUBLIC SHORELINES
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE SHORELINE WILL ALLOW US TO MAINTAIN THE INTACT NATURAL SHORELINE, PROTECT SENSITIVE ECOLOGIES, AND CREATE THE GREATEST PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Increasing density
1. Varying building height
2. Limited building width - small building plots
3. Varying roof scape
Shoreline Typologies
Shoreline Operations
Create a variety of ways to interact with the shoreline for the island.
Increase access to unique shoreline conditions and link to development.
Protect sensitive areas and ecosystems while providing an opportunity to observe them.
EngageAccess Protect
PUBLIC SHORELINES
Public ownership of the shoreline will allow us to maintain the intact natural shoreline, protect sensitive ecologies, and create the greatest public benefit.
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- Business & Trade- Civil Services- Education- Urban Dense Housing- Artist-in-residence- Shared Facilities & Community- Adaptive Reuse- Civic Center- Regional Community Center- Cultural Venue & Program- High School- Library- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities
- Ferry Connection- Marina- Trade & Business- Visitor Center- Prison History Museum- Recreation & Entertainment- Cultural and Art Festivals- Hotel, Guest House etc.- Heritage Tourism- Educational Program
- Agricultural Food Production- Village Housing- Existing Housing Reuse- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Bed & Breakfast- Heritage Tourism
- Tourism & Recreation- Education- Island-wide Park- Nature Reserve- Public Parks, Trail & Shoreline- Visitor Center- Recreation & Entertainment- Camping- Eco-tourism
- Agricultural Food Production- Education- Village Housing- Shared Facilities & Community- Sports & Performing Arts Facilities- Vacation Rental
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research centerResearch and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
ParkPublic park and open shoreline
Urban coreCommunity core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural VillageResidential housing,Small-scale food production,
Agricultural villageResidential housing,Agricultural food production
MarinaFerry service and public marina
Urban Footprints
Zoning Map Population density
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Urban Core
2000+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 /mi2
Agricultural Village
750+ ResidentsPop density: 6000 / mi2
Research Center
Nature reserve &Research center
Research and conservation, wildlife reserve and ecological restoration
Park
Public park and open shorelineUrban core
Community core,high density housing,adaptive reuse of existing structures,business and tourism center
Agricultural Village
Residential housing,Small-scale food production
Agricultural village
Residential housing,Agricultural food production
Marina
Ferry service and public marina
Program & Zoning McNeil Island Master Plan
Urban Core Waterfront
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Marina Serving Residents and Visitors
Ferry Connection
Altered Bathymetry to Support Marina and Water Market
Water Market
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1. Water Market Space and Dredged DockSolid interface with water
2. Dredged Dock AreaDepressions for capturing tidal change
3. Filled Land Spit and ShorelineMix of edge materials &relocation of dredged materials
4. Shaped Soft EdgeAllows for experimentation in an urban condition
5. No Additional Alterations to ShorelineAmple intertidal area ideal for shellfish cultivation
Urban Shoreline Interventions
Spreedux ParkProject Location: Berlin, GermanySpring 2012, ARCH 502 with Nicole HuberIndividual Project
Berlin is a vibrant, diverse city recovering from the effects of being divided physically and culturally. This site was chosen for it s proximity to the abandoned amusement park site and the River Spree. The amusement park, Kulture Park Planterwald, was the only amusement park in the GDR. It was renamed as the Spree Park after reunification.
The abandoned Spree Park is in the process of being reclaimed by nature. The beauty of nature reclaiming the land taken from the Planterwald Forest is juxtaposed with the augmentation artists add to the site. Highlighting the ephemeral quality of the Spree Park while protecting the site is a project goal.
The project seeks to improve the water quality in the River Spree, allow the citizens in Berlin to engage with the river, and allow access to the decaying Spree Park.
Wrapping the site with a filtration park and inserting access into the Spree Park site allows users access to the site. The insertion sites would then be encouraged to root into the amusement park to ensure continued access to Spree Park.
Balancing the improved ecological function of the abandoned amusement park with the desire to increase public access.
River Edge Conditions
Completely Changed Changed Greatly Moderately Altered
Slightly Changed Changed Significantly Slightly Changed
Summer Pool
Current edge conditions on the River Spree
Public or highly accessible
Semi-private or somewhat accessible
Private or inaccessible
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Section 4: Spree to Egg House Water|Activity Zone
This section of the park is the most active at the waters surface due to the water activity center, it is intended to have the least ecological function. This area is where users will be able to interact with the river itself. The reuse of the existing Egghouse that is currently located on the site will allow for both physical and historical engagement.
User Access to the River Spree Rating: 4 of 4.
Section 3: Observations to Dinosaur Meadow Educate|Konnect Zone
This section illustrates the elevated portion of the park used to observe the increased ecological diversity in the restricted section of the park. Users will not be able to physically interact with the wetlands but their elevated position will allow them to see more of the habitat area provided.
User Access to the River Spree Rating: 1 of 4.
Section 2: Stadium to Forest Park|Ecology Zone
Illustrating multi-season functionality, connecting the proposed kayak polo and skating arena with the Planterwald Forest and the Spree Park. Users will still be able to interact with filtration wetlands but will have their access diminishing as they venture towards the Educate|Konnect Zone.
User Access to the River Spree Rating: 2 of 4.
Section 1: Pool to Forest Park|Ecology Zone
This section connects the social activation of the River Spree with the ecological history of the Planterwald Forest and the ecological reclamation of the Kulturepark. This portion of the park includes filtration wetlands, a floating pool, a bathhouse, and boat moorage. This section represents the most socially active portion of the site. Users can most directly interact with the filtration wetlands here.
User Access to the River Spree Rating: 3 of 4.
Ecological and Skating Track
Urban BeachProject Location: Seattle, WAFall 2011, LARCH 504 with Nancy RottleIndividual Project with Group Master Plan
The Central Waterfront has the unique potential to become a convergence space for many user groups. The Urban Beach is a portion of the Central Waterfront uniquely capable of encouraging this mixing of user groups.
The creation of a protective arm pier encourages swimming, protects the shallow beach, intertidal zone, and tide pool. The enclosure encourages jumping from the pier as it sweeps around at grade from the Sea Path.
A Waterfront Activities center is located to the North with Scuba functions underwater, changing spaces, and fireplaces located on the roof. The visible transportation of remediated stormwater from 1st Ave to Elliott Bay will increase user awareness, enhance the quality of the brackish water nearshore, and delineate spaces within the design.
The beach is comprised of three zones divided by the stormwater channels running through it; The traditional soft sand beach to the North, a transitional beach in the center dispersing users entering from Union St., and a rocky beach to the South as users progress towards the Tidal Pools. The Tidal Pools will function as active ecological spaces that allow users to interface with the enhanced ecological systems on site.
Sketch of Proposed Intervention at Waterfront Park
Rhino Model of the Urban Beach at Waterfront Park
Section A: First Ave to Elliot Bay along Union St
Section B: Pike Place Market to Urban Beach
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B2: Transitional Beach
B3: Rocky Beach
TP: Tidal Pools
TPB1 B2 B3
OBJECTIVE: To increase public access to water in downtown Seattle.
METHODS:Pull back seawall, activate space and offer multiple access points.
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Tidal Change Study:
The abbreviations are as follows: Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), Mean Low Water (MLW), Mean Tide Level (MTL), Mean High Water (MHW), Mean Higher High Water (MHHW), Maximum Recorded Tide (MRT).
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PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
Housing for Sale
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Affordable Retail
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Indoor Sport/Rec.
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Green Roof
Green Open Space
Open Space
1st Floor Retail
Proposed Buildings Human Circulation
Bus Station
High-volume Bike Trail
Light Rail
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High Volume UG Parking
Middle Volume UG Parking
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Bike Parking
Tree Canopy
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Harnessing the energy and
opportunity of the Mississippi River in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
COURSES|Connections and Context
Land Use, Open Space, and Programing
Site Section from Skating Loop to Sports Complex
Financial CalculationsHousing Typologies
RIVER BED|Site Plan MEANDER|Phasing Over Time
OPEN WATER|Indoor Public Space
WHIRLPOOL|Seasonal Public Space
CONFLUENCE|Highlighting Social Empowerment
Current Site Value $125,461,814Total Building Space 6,278,508 s.f. Total Project Cost $1,248,032,148Projected Site Value (Year 10) $1,582,218,234Project NPV (8% Discount Rate) $117,602,776Unleveraged IRR 10.02%Leveraged IRR 18.27%
Housing 2,336 Units Market-rate Rental Housing 1,874 Units Student Dorm 60 Units Market-rate For Sale Housing 215 Units Affordable Rental Housing 187 Units Office/ Commercial 1,598,772 s.f. Market-rate Retail 768,200 s.f. Affordable Retail 94,210 s.f. Indoor Sports Dorm 45,403 s.f. Hotel 600 rooms School 337,971 s.f. Structured Parking 2,831 spaces Monthly Contract 1,483 spaces Public Parking 848 spaces City Parking 500 spaces
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Inside Hotel Atrium: 17
Outdoor Courtyard Looking South: 8
School and Street Section: 22
Main Plaza Looking North: 18
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2013 Hines Competition: The Falls DistrictProject Location: Minneapolis, MN Winter 2013, Interdisciplinary CompetitionTeam Project
The Falls district responds to Minneapolis rich culture and resources by harnessing and channeling them into a vibrant neighborhood dense with activity diversity. Portland Avenue serves as our Mississippi River as it represents the central spine of the scheme where key connective tributaries and public lakes of respite converge.
The Minneapolis Armory is one of Minneapolis treasures. We propose that this grand space be re-used as a market and local business incubator, functions that will be well-served by the increased population density in our scheme. North of the Armory, on Block I, is the largest public space of the scheme and will be a place to gather on game day or for an outdoor movie or concert, or for a winter skate. It will also be home to mixed-income housing and retail. Blocks F and G feature public spaces slightly more protected from the elements but still open to the crisp Minnesota air. On Block K a large indoor public space will play host to game day tailgating and winter concerts while also serving visitors to the hotel above. Block H feeds off of its proximity to the Vikings stadium, providing an indoor sports facility that could also be used for indoor tailgating on game days.
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Other (College, School)
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
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Affordable Retail
Aff. Retail/Office
Indoor Sport/Rec.
Mixed-Income Rental
Market-Rate Rental
Office/Commercial
Other
>20 Stories
>15 Stories
>10 Stories
>6 Stories
Green Roof
Green Open Space
Open Space
1st Floor Retail
Proposed Buildings Human Circulation
Bus Station
High-volume Bike Trail
Light Rail
Bike Trail
High Volume UG Parking
Middle Volume UG Parking
Low Volume UG Parking
Bike Parking
Tree Canopy
Team 9819
Other (College, School)
Indoor Sports Dorm
Hotel
Aordable Retail
Market-rate Retail
Oce/Commercial
Aordable Retail / Oce
Aorable Rental / Market Rental Housing
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Harnessing the energy and
opportunity of the Mississippi River in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
COURSES|Connections and Context
Land Use, Open Space, and Programing
Site Section from Skating Loop to Sports Complex
Financial CalculationsHousing Typologies
RIVER BED|Site Plan MEANDER|Phasing Over Time
OPEN WATER|Indoor Public Space
WHIRLPOOL|Seasonal Public Space
CONFLUENCE|Highlighting Social Empowerment
Current Site Value $125,461,814Total Building Space 6,278,508 s.f. Total Project Cost $1,248,032,148Projected Site Value (Year 10) $1,582,218,234Project NPV (8% Discount Rate) $117,602,776Unleveraged IRR 10.02%Leveraged IRR 18.27%
Housing 2,336 Units Market-rate Rental Housing 1,874 Units Student Dorm 60 Units Market-rate For Sale Housing 215 Units Affordable Rental Housing 187 Units Office/ Commercial 1,598,772 s.f. Market-rate Retail 768,200 s.f. Affordable Retail 94,210 s.f. Indoor Sports Dorm 45,403 s.f. Hotel 600 rooms School 337,971 s.f. Structured Parking 2,831 spaces Monthly Contract 1,483 spaces Public Parking 848 spaces City Parking 500 spaces
Financial Summary
Space Summary
BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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Inside Hotel Atrium: 17
Outdoor Courtyard Looking South: 8
School and Street Section: 22
Main Plaza Looking North: 18
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BLOCK ISquare Footage: 62,963 SFRetail: 46,029 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 316Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK GSquare Footage: 75,889 SFRetail: 58,294 SFOce: 171,248 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 335Aordable Housing Units: 23
BLOCK FSquare Footage: 62,620 SFRetail: 62,620 SFMarket-rate Housing Units: 375Aordable Housing Units: 27
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For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
- 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
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Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
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Indoor Sports Dorm
0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
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Affordable Retail
Hotel
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Indoor Sports Dorm
Other (College, School)
- 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
- 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
Indoor Sports Dorm
0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
Indoor Sports Dorm
Other (College, School)
- 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
- 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
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For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
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Indoor Sports Dorm
0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
Market Rental Housing
For-Sale Housing
Afforable Rental Housing
Office/Commercial
Market-rate Retail
Affordable Retail
Hotel
Structured Parking
Indoor Sports Dorm
Other (College, School)
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
PHASE 1: 2016
PHASE 3: 2020
PHASE 4: 2030
S. 5th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Becomes pedestrian/ lightrail corridor connecting Downtown East and West.
PHASE 2: 2018
Hotel and office building opened to finance future developments.
Armory converted to small business incubator and indoor market. The new market, adjacent plaza, and hotel atrium draw more visitors to the neighborhood.
Portland Ave S. restructured to reduce vehicular traffic and establish a major pedestrian/bicycle corridor connecting Downtown East with the neighborhoods across the river.
Community sports center built to service new residents and connect neighborhood fabric to the new Vikings Stadium.
Mixed use buildings bring new residents and workers to the neighborhood while activating streets and public space through ground floor services and retail.
New public K-12 school built to serve downtown residents who are currently over a 45-minute walk to the nearest public school.
New development expands outward from the neighborhood core. Mixed use buildings and public space replace surface parking. Complete streets established to provide street level pedestrian connections through the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure built along S. Portland Ave as it begins to function as an ecological corridor.
The three initial phases stimulate increased economic and cultural activity in the surrounding urban fabric. Infill development continues to spread.
An ecological corridor connects the Mississippi River to the large network of lakes and greenspace west of downtown via S. Portland Ave.
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Affordable Retail
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Indoor Sport/Rec.
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Office/Commercial
Other
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>15 Stories
>10 Stories
>6 Stories
Green Roof
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Open Space
1st Floor Retail
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