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JESSICA N. MICHALAK Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Urban Planning University of Washington, Class of 2014 Balanced Openess | Mc Neil Island Open Shorelines

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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 [email protected]

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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

    PPKK

    operating at multiple SCALES simulaneously.SYSTEMS, SERVICES, & FLOWS

    Landscape infrastructure is a multifunctional set of

  • Pennsylvania

    Ohio

    New York

    IllinoisIndiana

    WisconsinMichigan

    Minnesota

    Ontario

    Quebec

    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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    Pittsburgh

    Cleveland

    ColumbusCincinnati

    Indianapolis

    Toledo

    DetroitLondon

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    Buffalo Rochester

    St. Catherines

    Montreal

    St. Louis

    Grand Rapids

    South Bend

    Chicago

    Milwaukee

    Madison

    Ottawa

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    Non-Antropogenic Water Cycle

    Huron

    Drainage from Basin

    Erie

    Michigan

    Superior

    Ontario

    Infrastructure in the Great Lakes

    Gas Pipeline

    Oil Pipeline

    Power Lines

    Fossil Fuel Power Plant

    Hydroelectric

    Nuclear

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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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    Long-Term Average51.4%

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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

    102 Miles

    93 Miles

    128

    Mile

    s0 - 719,471

    719,472 - 2,338,321 2,338,322 - 5,336,520

    5,336,521 - 10,359,466 10,359,467 - 22,978,929

    Tons CO2

    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.

    Hg

  • 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

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    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

    Ecology

    Nutrients

    Economy

    Knowledge

    Food

    Energy

    Water

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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

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    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

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    Restaurant

    Park

    Park & gathering space

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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

    HOUSING

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    - Urban Dense Housing - Village Housing - Existing Housing Reuse

    - 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

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    - Urban Dense Housing - Village Housing - Existing Housing Reuse

    - Business & Trade

    - Artist-in-residents

    - Tourism & Recreation

    Reg

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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

    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

  • 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.

    UrbanProtectedPublic

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    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

    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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    3

    45

    Marine & Island Museum

    Marina Serving Residents and Visitors

    Ferry Connection

    Altered Bathymetry to Support Marina and Water Market

    Water Market

    Intensity of Interven

    tion

    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

  • Operations

    Zones

    Connections

    Spree

    Site

    Site Diagrams

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    Site Plan

    Operational Diagram

  • 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

  • AB

    TP

    1

    2

    3 4

    B1

    B2

    B3

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    Key1: Sea Path

    2: Waterfront Activity Center and Fireplace patio

    3: View, jump, protect pier

    4: Island Living

    B1: Soft Beach

    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.

  • MTLMLLW MLW

  • MRTMHHWMHW

    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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    THE FALLS| A VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITY

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    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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    Affordable Retail

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    0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000

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    0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000

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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.

    Housing for Sale

    Market-Rate Retail

    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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    Icons

    Inside Hotel Atrium: 17

    Outdoor Courtyard Looking South: 8

    School and Street Section: 22

    Main Plaza Looking North: 18

    N Scale 1 = 150

  • 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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    THE FALLS| A VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITY

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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

    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

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    For-Sale Housing

    Afforable Rental Housing

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    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

    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

    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)

    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

    Market-Rate Retail

    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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    Icons

    Inside Hotel Atrium: 17

    Outdoor Courtyard Looking South: 8

    School and Street Section: 22

    Main Plaza Looking North: 18

    N Scale 1 = 150JM

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  • the

    THE FALLS| A VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITY

    Retail

    Solar Panels

    ResidentialOceSports Facility

    Solar Panels

    Green roof

    Green roof

    Permeable paversPermeable pavers

    Fresh air ventillation

    5th

    Aven

    ue S

    outh

    Port

    land

    Ave

    nue

    Park

    Ave

    nue

    Sout

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    Chic

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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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    Retail

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    Oce

    - 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

    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

    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)

    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

    Market-Rate Retail

    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 Building