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Site Inventory
Site Inventory
Regional Context
Regional Context
Hazelwood Green is located in the southeastern part of the greater Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The advancement of Hazelwood Green holds significant potential for sustainable, community-oriented economic growth.
Neighborhood Poverty
Neighborhood Poverty
Pittsburgh neighborhoods are highly divided by the percent of their respective populations below the Federal Poverty Line. 24% of Pittsburgh neighborhoods are high or extreme poverty, 22% are moderate poverty and the remainder are low or very low poverty (54%)
Recreation
Recreation
Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant collection of parks that offer a green oasis within the city’s urban landscape. These green spaces cater to a diverse range of interests.
Preliminary Plan Open Space
Preliminary Plan Open Space
The area in green is the proposed green space for the development of Hazelwood Green. Out of the 178 acres of the site they are proposing only 30.6 of the land will be dedicated for open green space. That is only 17% and majority of it is unusable space due to railroads and steep slopes.
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
To conclude, majority of Pittsburgh's parks that have the most space and amenities are in high income neighborhoods. Limiting low income areas to outdoor recreation, which can help with physical and mental health. Hazelwood Green is a perfect end point for many biking trails.
Phase II
Phase II
This concept is aimed at transforming commercial building areas into vibrant, sustainable, and environmentally integrated spaces. It envisions a future where the natural environment seamlessly coexists with commercial infrastructure, creating a harmonious and eco-conscious urban landscape.
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Master Plan
Hazelwood serves as a beacon of hope for the future, where commerce and nature not only coexist but thrive together. By blending innovative design, sustainable practices, and community engagement, it showcases a model for commercial building areas worldwide to embrace the natural environment while driving economic growth and fostering a healthier, more balanced urban lifestyle.
Phase III
Phase III
The goal of the design is to create an organic atmosphere in the city by using plants that are native to the Western Pennsylvania region. The plants used are to fight back the contaminants in the soil from the previous use of the site.
Openspace Master Plan
Openspace Master Plan
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Section AA'
Streetscape Plan
Streetscape Plan
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Section BB'
Landuse Percentages
Landuse Percentages
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Perspective 1
Perspective 2
Perspective 2
Plant Palette
Plant Palette
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