Morgan State University. The Herring Run Project

36 hours with Herring Run walking, recording, gis-mapping diagramming, imagining Project: Green networkto connect Herring run creek with Morgan campus Parent projects: Morgan MILE Morgan campus plan ENST 739, Summer 2012

The Herring Run creek

top left to bottom right. Argonne rd to Stadium way photo sequence credit: sharma, a.

Criteria for selecting access pointE Cold Spring Lane§  Access to Parking§  Existing side walk that needs extending§  Central to Campus§  Access to main thoroughfare, E Cold Spring Lane

Current Spatial Condition

Spatial Imagination BH

Criteria for selecting access pointArgonne Road§  Existing path from previous construction§  Near a quiet corner of campus§  Access for public from main thoroughfare, Argonne Rd.

Current Spatial Conditions

Spatial Imagination BH

Spatial Imagination §  Sketch of looking up argonne rd access BH

Spatial Imagination §  Sketch of view from under argonne rd bridge

Context Map

Criteria for selecting access pointsStadium Way AccessOpportunities -- Centrally located on campus- Provides a more private experience for students- Existing pathway down to riverConstraints -- Poor connectivity to main campus- Poor visual access from main campus- No unified sidewalk along Stadium Way

Spatial Imagination SE

Criteria for selecting access pointsArgonne Rd AccessOpportunitiesExisting path down to riverAccess open for public to useVisual access from right of wayConstraintsCrossing Argonne Rd is a hazardSidewalks cannot support pedestrian movementPoor visual connectivity to campus

Spatial Imagination SE

Criteria for selecting access pointsAccess Points 1 and 2§  Water is influential to society§  People draw people§  A stronger sense of community and safety makes a better built environment

Spatial Imagination §  Sketch of looking up argonne rd access SA

Spatial Imagination SA SA

Spatial Imagination SA

Spatial Imagination SA SA

Criteria for selecting access pointsEast Cold Spring Lane Rd§  Parking is nearby.§  This location already provides a steep trail to access the creek below.§  Once at the water elevation, the area provides nice views of the bridge as well as up and down stream views.§  With being near the road, there is some road noise. If no traffic is present, the area is quiet with the relaxing sound of water.

Existing condition

Spatial Imagination AC

Criteria for selecting access pointsArgonne Rd Pedestrian Bridge§  This access point provides a long sloped trail starting at the pedestrian bridge.§  Once at the creek, the area is very quiet and provides views of up and down stream.§  Wildlife can be viewed from this location.§  The current area next to the creek is wide and level. Less excavation would be needed at this location

Spatial Imagination AC

36 Hours with Herring run ENST 739, Summer 2012 Morgan State UniversitySchool of Architecture and Planning Design team Saadiah Angster Alex Cistone Schmueler Erlanger Brian Hartwyk Adewale Olaiya

Stakeholders Morgan State University, Baltimore Rails to Trails Conservancy, Washington Friends of Herring Run Parks, Baltimore Various Neighborhood Organizations, BaltimoreFriends of Olmsted Parks and Landscape, Baltimore

36 hours with herring runwalking, recording, gis-mapping diagramming, imagining Project: Green networkto connect Herring run creek with Morgan campus Parent projects: Morgan MILE Morgan campus plan Course: ENST 739, Summer 2012 Advisor: Professor Archana Sharma Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning

Morgan State University. The Herring Run Project

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