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Context
AlexandriaBoundary.pdfSite Inventory & Analysis
Site Inventory & Analysis
COLE_LEWIS_ASSIGNMENT_1.3ANALYSIS.pdfInitial Concepts
Initial Concepts
Concept_Caitlyn.pdfNeighborhoods.pdfFinal Concept Designs
Final Concept Designs
Alexandria, Virginia lacks a mixed-income community in a residential/mixed -use setting. This concept focuses on creating this type of community, providing public green spaces as a way to facilitate these interactions. the idea of having a connecting thread that would link the green spaces with urban spaces. This greenbelt links our designed areas like public green spaces, urban plazas, green alleys, and views of private green spaces. the potential use of a vertical pedestrian trail that flows horizontally and vertically. This contrasts the strict grid pattern that is designed for multiple uses of transportation. the connection with the existing roads, such as Potomac Ave., and other existing residential roads were considered for the design as well. density, sustainability, and walkability for the masterplan was considered into our main focuses of design.
Bird's Eye View
Bird's Eye View
The North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan proposes a concept for the North Potomac Yard that we analyzed and revised for this project. However, we aimed to keep the floor area ratio calculations similar to the proposed Small Area Plan. We managed to achieve an FAR of 2.6 with our concept. Above is birds-eye-view of our concept in context with the surrounding neighborhoods
FAR Calculations
FAR Calculations
FARcalc..pdfProposed Redevelopments
Proposed Redevelopments
Masterplan_Labels.pdfComplete streets are used as a main connection for all users, either residents or other community members. This provides different options of travel as well as the greenbelt pedestrian connection. The greenbelt uses the North Potomac Yard Trail to begin on the site and weaves throughout the site to a public green space. The greenbelt will provide different experiences for site users and allow entry points in all designed public spaces. Also a parking garage located near the metro and bus station to double as a park and ride. To accommodate for the limited green space on ground level, we included green roofs in dense areas.
axon mapping diagram.pdfCirculation.pdfApproach to Circulation
Approach to Circulation
Vehicular access is organized in a grid-like fashion and is provided throughout, however vehicular lanes do not exceed 10 feet and do not exceed two lanes of traffic. Streets are pedestrian focused, however surface parking is provided in two locations, underground and above ground parking garage is provided on opposite ends of the neighborhood. Pedestrian and bike circulation is a priority and is in the name of sustainability. 15 foot sidewalks are provided on all streets and the pedestrian green belt connects the entire neighborhood. This helps facilitate interactions between people and contributes to the livelihood of the region.
ZONING.pdfApproach to Zoning
Approach to Zoning
This is a mixed-use dominant community with the majority of mixed use buildings featuring commercial and residential zones. Residences are oriented along small “residential corridors” for a safer, more intimate feel. mixed use buildings line the major transit corridor and the neighborhood at large is buffered by office space and commercial spaces. commercial space was also organized near adjacent neighborhoods and the metro station for ease of access to shoppers. This neighborhood is relatively dense, so greenspace is provided along the ground and on rooftops as well. public greenspaces are lined up along the pedestrian greenbelt to force populations of different incomes to mix in a centralized network of greenspace.
section2-Model.pdfMasterplan Section A
Masterplan Section A
side2.pdfSection A
Section A
Secton2Masterplan.pdfMasterplan Section B
Masterplan Section B
Section3D.pdfSection B
Section B
Case Studies - Inspiration
Case Studies - Inspiration
Sources: https://landezine.com/the-gdora-bridge-by-bo/; https://landezine.com/passeig-de-st-joan-boulevard-by-lola-domenech/; https://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/21/bulkhead-park-over-ga400-rogers-partners-nelson-byrd-waltz-atlanta-georgia/
Defined Open Spaces and Streetscape
Defined Open Spaces and Streetscape
Greenbelt Park
Greenbelt Park
GreenbeltPark_Labels.pdfGreenspaceSection.pdfGreenbelt Plaza
Greenbelt Plaza
Greenbelt Plaza_Labels.pdfSectionA_Labels.pdfStreetModel_Label.pdfSTREETSECTION-Model.pdfStreetscape Construction Details
Streetscape Construction Details
Street_Labels.pdfApproach to Streetscape
Approach to Streetscape
Planting Palette
Planting Palette
PlantingPaletteLabels.pdfplants.pdfPerspectives
Perspectives
Final Works
Final Works
MasterplanFinal.pdfPosterLayoutFinalPage1.pdfPosterLayoutFinalPage2.pdfPage updated
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