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Hopkins, MN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL




                    Kelly Kokaisel | 2010 | Design for Community
THE AREA
Hopkins is a dynamic community of over 17,000        residents located just 13 minutes west of the Twin
Cities. Founded rich in tradition and growth, Hopkins offers the advantages and conveniences of a
large city but yet the security of a small town.
Hopkins current development is
focused on commercial and
residential construction projects.

Future development is proposed to
construct more commercial buildings,
expand Shady Oak Road, one of the
main North South thoroughfares, and
finally for construction for a light rail
connection into main street
downtown Hopkins from downtown
Minneapolis. This light rail project
has huge potential for sustainable
development in Hopkins.




THE SITUATION
   Proposal 1
                    Pattern 25: Access to Water
                  There is a stream, Nine Mile Creek, that runs through
                     Hopkins, and is pretty much the only body of water
                     accessible by residents within the small city of
                     Hopkins. There is not, however, many good access
                     points to it.
                Solution:
                     There is a community garden situated next to the
                      creek, and this could be invested in to make it more
                      attractive and inviting to the community. There is a
                      park here that could be used as a bike share station,
                      as there are many bike trails nearby. This would also
                      be a good place for the farmers market, which is
                      currently held in a parking lot.




THE DESIGN
   Proposal 2
                    Pattern 55: Raised Walk
                  The city of Hopkins is essentially divided into 2 areas, a
                     north and a south, by Highway 3, otherwise known as
                     Excelsior boulevard. All of the commercial district is
                     north of the highway, yet most of the poorest housing
                     (and those without cars) are on the south, forcing them
                     to walk across the busy street, often with small
                     children.
                Solution:
                     A raised walk over this road would allow people to
                      travel freely into the business area and home again, by
                      bike or foot, without being disrupted by the traffic.




THE DESIGN
   Economic aspects that don’t work:
                    Pattern 33: Night Life
                  The night life in the commercial area of Hopkins is pretty
                     boring. The bars are dives, there are few good eating
                     establishments, and therefore most people go out of
                     the city for night life. Back during the condo boom, the
                     city built many new condos above the restaurants and
                     bars on the main strip. These residents make it
                     difficult to bring in a bustling nightlife scene.
                Solution:
                     Bring in trendy young hotspots that incorporate organic
                      food and beverages, live music, dj’s, and dancing.
                      Focus on artisan boutiques rather than boozy dives.




THE DESIGN
PROPOSED DESIGN
These are just a few ideas that could add some real tangible improvements
to the overall well being and prosperity of the city of Hopkins, MN. More can
    be generated with the help of A Pattern Life, by Christopher Alexander.

                                                        THANK YOU

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Hopkins Community Development Proposalv2

  • 1. Hopkins, MN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Kelly Kokaisel | 2010 | Design for Community
  • 2. THE AREA Hopkins is a dynamic community of over 17,000 residents located just 13 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Founded rich in tradition and growth, Hopkins offers the advantages and conveniences of a large city but yet the security of a small town.
  • 3. Hopkins current development is focused on commercial and residential construction projects. Future development is proposed to construct more commercial buildings, expand Shady Oak Road, one of the main North South thoroughfares, and finally for construction for a light rail connection into main street downtown Hopkins from downtown Minneapolis. This light rail project has huge potential for sustainable development in Hopkins. THE SITUATION
  • 4. Proposal 1  Pattern 25: Access to Water There is a stream, Nine Mile Creek, that runs through Hopkins, and is pretty much the only body of water accessible by residents within the small city of Hopkins. There is not, however, many good access points to it.  Solution:  There is a community garden situated next to the creek, and this could be invested in to make it more attractive and inviting to the community. There is a park here that could be used as a bike share station, as there are many bike trails nearby. This would also be a good place for the farmers market, which is currently held in a parking lot. THE DESIGN
  • 5. Proposal 2  Pattern 55: Raised Walk The city of Hopkins is essentially divided into 2 areas, a north and a south, by Highway 3, otherwise known as Excelsior boulevard. All of the commercial district is north of the highway, yet most of the poorest housing (and those without cars) are on the south, forcing them to walk across the busy street, often with small children.  Solution:  A raised walk over this road would allow people to travel freely into the business area and home again, by bike or foot, without being disrupted by the traffic. THE DESIGN
  • 6. Economic aspects that don’t work:  Pattern 33: Night Life The night life in the commercial area of Hopkins is pretty boring. The bars are dives, there are few good eating establishments, and therefore most people go out of the city for night life. Back during the condo boom, the city built many new condos above the restaurants and bars on the main strip. These residents make it difficult to bring in a bustling nightlife scene.  Solution:  Bring in trendy young hotspots that incorporate organic food and beverages, live music, dj’s, and dancing. Focus on artisan boutiques rather than boozy dives. THE DESIGN
  • 8. These are just a few ideas that could add some real tangible improvements to the overall well being and prosperity of the city of Hopkins, MN. More can be generated with the help of A Pattern Life, by Christopher Alexander. THANK YOU