Presentation by Janne Corneil at "After the Mobility Revolution: Rethinking the Future of Our American City" on September 13. Includes questions addressed by working groups on the topics of equity and the collaborative economy.

1. DIVERSITY, PROSPERITY &
EMERGING WORK PATTERNS
union square, somerville
THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
THE ARMORY
SPONSORED BY:
MOBILITY REVOLUTION
after the
saturday, september 13
10am - 2pm
PRESENTED BY:
NEW
Information on speakers, workshops, and registration is available at: http://bit.ly/1tivm2Q
rethinking
the
future
of our american city
What will happen
when cars no longer
dictate the shape of our
cities?
In a community like Somerville,
with more than one third of today’s
land dedicated to roads and parking,
and with less open space than any city in
the Northeast, how will a mobility revolution --
reduced car ownership, automated vehicles, and shifting
global economics -- impact development, community, and
prosperity? Can it bring more jobs, more housing, more public
space, more accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists -- and a
reduction in carbon emissions?
Join CNU New England and the US Audi Urban Future Team for expert-led
discussion and participatory design workshops that will explore possibilities for
Union Square, Somerville -- a laboratory for the future our American city.
union square, somerville
THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
THE ARMORY
191 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE MA
SPONSORED BY:
MOBILITY REVOLUTION
after the
saturday, september 13
10am - 2pm
PRESENTED BY:
CNUNEW
ENGLAND
Information on speakers, workshops, and registration is available at: http://bit.ly/1tivm2Q
rethinking
the
future
of our american city
What will happen
when cars no longer
dictate the shape of our
cities?
In a community like Somerville,
with more than one third of today’s
land dedicated to roads and parking,
and with less open space than any city in
the Northeast, how will a mobility revolution --
reduced car ownership, automated vehicles, and shifting
global economics -- impact development, community, and
prosperity? Can it bring more jobs, more housing, more public
space, more accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists -- and a
reduction in carbon emissions?
Join CNU New England and the US Audi Urban Future Team for expert-led
discussion and participatory design workshops that will explore possibilities for
Union Square, Somerville -- a laboratory for the future our American city.

2. cowork and collaboration 2

3. maker space 3

4. accelerators & learning labs 4

5. pop up retail 5

6. low cost, high design housing 6

7. somervision plan goals 7

8. creative uses in USQ

9. small businesses in USQ

10. create diverse housing options 10

11. parking structures throughout the district
55% FOR DEVELOPMENT

12. parking structures throughout the district
55% FOR DEVELOPMENT

13. 4M future : more space for development
85% FOR DEVELOPMENT
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14. 4M future : more space for development
85% FOR DEVELOPMENT
14

15. 30% more development in a 4M future
BAU FUTURE 4M FUTURE
15

16. maker mews and residential alleys
COLLABORATIVE WORK SPACE& NON-TRADITIONAL
HOUSING
16

17. small scale uses in the alleys

18. permanent /temporary market
POP UP RETAIL
18

19. permanent /temporary market
POP UP RETAIL & MARKET
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20. more space for people, less space for cars
4M urban design ideas include:
• Increased space for housing and
work space
• Parking costs can be shifted to pay
for other benefits
• Fine grain development that
accommodates a diverse range of
people living and working close by
• Network of alleys, mews, and
pocket parks provides a range of
public places for a range of
activities
WHAT DOES 4M MEAN FOR THE URBAN EXPERIENCE?

21. workshop questions 21
Group Discussion (30 minutes)
 How can changes in mobility and connectivity be leveraged in Union Square to
mitigate the effects of gentrification?
 What opportunities can changes in land use (like reduced parking requirements)
create for supporting diversity?
 How can a less car-centric urban environment protect a multi-cultural community –
through diversity of housing opportunities and different scales of business?
 How does a multi-modal urban hub supporting a range of transportation options
encourage the connected, collaborative economy?
 What amenities must a multi-modal hub provide to support a collaborative economy?