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This document proposes three solutions to address issues in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia: 1. Economic Empowerment Zones, which would revitalize vacant properties and spur local business through initiatives like food trucks and green spaces. 2. The Clean Green Arts Machine, a beautification plan focusing on public art, green infrastructure, and transforming the neighborhood into a cultural destination. 3. Gorilla Gardening, an urban farming and education program centered around a large community farm that would provide local food, living walls, and school field trips to teach self-reliance.
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- 1. Kavita Karmarkar, JosephTursi, James Chun Blight to Light Adaptive Design City Scale
- 2. Solutions in Context • 28% Properties abandoned or vacant in Germantown • Up to 54 steps and 12 agencies to acquire vacant land • Poor Economic Drivers – every action has a reaction • $70 million lost in delinquent taxes so far • $20 million lost annually to maintain vacant properties • Lack of green space/zoning • Negative perception of neighborhood – personal and public
- 3. Online Survey Results (Issued November 2011) ▪ Q : In which zip code do you live? ▪ Q : How would you rate the perceived availability/quality of the following within the Central Germantown Commercial District?
- 4. ▪ Q : How would you rate the perceived availability/quality of the following within the Central Germantown Commercial District?
- 5. Mapping out the Solution Vacant Lots and Properties Economic Clean and Green Urban Agriculture
- 6. Economic Empowerment Solution 1 – Revitalizing the neighborhood through economic development.
- 7. Economic The Mall The Corner Park Rezonin g for CMX Proposed solution 1 - Empowerment Zones • Space for food trucks (food from the local organic farms to be used and waste to be sent back to local farms) • Courtyard revitalization (corner of Wister and Germantown avenue to be redesigned) • Funding – tie-up with Equal Dollars for maintenance • Storm water collection for the entire parking • Solar panel installation above parking (future opportunities)
- 8. The mall
- 16. Economic The Mall The Corner Park Rezonin g for CMX Proposed solution 1 - Empowerment Zones • Basketball Court Funding : from sports brands) • Day and Night Market • Earth-ship shed (to be used as a green house / storage space)
- 17. Corner park
- 19. Economic The Mall The Corner Park Rezoning for CMX • Decision tree showing the reuse of vacant buildings • CMX (commercial-mixed zone) for land which is further down the streets from Germantown • Business below & Residence above • Active Parks (rezoning) in the neighborhood) • Tax Incentives for business who want to move into vacant land
- 20. Current zoning CMX 2.5 : Commercial Mixed Use RSA 5 : Residential single family attached RM 2 : Residential Multi family SP-PO-A : Active Parks and Open space
- 21. Possible changes in zoning CMX 2.5 : Commercial Mixed Use RSA 5 : Residential single family attached RM 2 : Residential Multi family SP-PO-A : Active Parks and Open space
- 22. Reuse of vacant buildings Is the Structure Stable? Yes Keep structural members intact. Change the building skin, internal and external walls. Layout same Design Charrett e Begin agreed upon design. Possible solutions - Co-working space, library, Artist’s studio No Structure razed and construction waste reused and recycled. More varied usage possible. Design Charrette Begin agreed upon design. Overbuild to accommodate for future expansion. All new construction to be LEED rated Possible solutions – Restaurant, food market, Mechanic shop
- 23. Is the Structure Strong and in good condition? Yes More floors can be added to make more saleable area Commercial space below ( office / retail) and residence above No Go as per initial plan
- 24. Charrette Design – Suggestions onWho to Include ▪ Neighborhood Representatives ▪ UtilizeCommunityAnchors – Churches, Community Development Corporations, NGO’s, etc. ▪ Architect ▪ LandscapeArchitect ▪ Structural Engineer ▪ Philadelphia Department of Labor and Industry Representative ▪ MEP Engineer ▪ Construction Manager ▪ SustainabilityConsultant ▪ ZoningOfficial ▪ Interior Designer ▪ Industrial Designer ▪ School Official ▪ Fundraising Director ▪ BusinessConsultant ▪ Building owner ▪ Charrette Facilitator
- 25. Solve the problem of high cost of home repair and foreclosures Entire mall to be self-sufficient in terms of electricity, water, waste disposal, food etc. LongTerm (10+Years) No vacant properties and no loss of taxes due to vacant properties. Put PV panels on the mall roof and parking area (shading for parking) - electricity generated used locally All old construction to be retrofitted to be ’LEED’ rated MediumTerm (10Years) All vacant land being actively reused.All vacant buildings in the process of retrofitting or new construction Encourage diverse business to enter the mall. Ensure all materials to and from the food trucks is local Active Day and Night Markets which will generate revenue Encourage local matches / academy to use it. All new construction to be ’LEED’ rated ShortTerm (5Years) Forming land bank and solve the issue of allocation of vacant properties Complete revitalization of mall and courtyard and encourage people to set up food trucks. All storm water goes to the ground or reused Generate interest in the day / night markets – encourage people to come and show their skills Construct the basket ball court and the earth ships Change the zoning in the area – more flexibility for usage of vacant properties. Develop a tax structure to give incentives to people to invest in vacant properties. Immediate (2Years)
- 26. SWOT analysis – empowerment zones Strength • Tries to keep all the resource's within the community (self-reliant and resilient) • Tries to get the community involved in its development (charette and equal dollars) • Tries to generate job opportunities for the local people. Weakness • Reuse of vacant buildings into non- residential usage can possibly bring unwanted elements into the neighborhood. • The lane between Germantown and corner park may have traffic problems (may disturb the residents) Opportunities • Research and development in field of PV panels could bring down the prices which could enable on-site electricity generation. • Revitalization may result in diverse businesses and investments entering the area which will develop it further. Threats • Some anti-social elements benefit from keeping the neighborhood poor. Hence they might oppose development. • External changes like taxes, inflation may affect the development of the area.
- 27. Green Clean Art Machine Solution 2 – Neighborhood Beautification and attracting the arts.
- 28. The CleanGreen Arts Machine Timeline 0-5 • Construct proposed structures, zoning and tax discussions • Streetscape Improvements • Build Strong relationships with community • Education component – curriculum changes 5-10 • Expand venue guests and collaboration with other areas • Home improvements, rent controlled apts. • Increase walkability • Block Captains 10+ • Renewable energy systems • Tourism focus • PerformanceGoals – net zero energy, carbon neutrality by 2030 • Annual events, large scale ongoing festivals and activities
- 29. The Clean Green Arts Machine SWOT Analysis Strengths - Double effect of greening area and managing storm water - Aesthetically attractive - Accessible to bikers - Family friendly atmosphere - Music and event venue able draw in large crowds from outside area to fuel economy Weaknesses - Maintenance concerns - Gentrification perception – propose tax structure policy - Cost of initial implementation - Must determine what neighborhood wants and respect their desires - Parking limited Opportunities - Possibility expanding technologies i.e. solar panels on telephone poles - Alter perceptions over time - Building Level improvements - Building credibility regionally, nationally, internationally Threats - Unexpected weather patterns - Vandalism - Neighborhood apathy in caretaking - Political Corruption - Loss of grant funding
- 30. Maintenance and Metrics Maintenance ▪ Equal Dollars presence ▪ Connection with local schools and community anchors. ▪ In the future identify block captains to slowly take charge and “own” their street ▪ Focus on organic growth, one that community members value Metrics • Measure success with periodic surveys on satisfaction of changes • Offer continual conversations of improvements and tweaks during community meetings • Passive observations on school performance and attendance • Study economic impacts of venue events • Gauge amount of weekend traffic and collect data on stormwater
- 31. The CleanGreen Arts Machine The Corner Park
- 32. The Clean Green Arts Machine The Streets (BEFORE)
- 33. The Clean Green Arts Machine The Streets (After) GreenWalls Green Facades Lamp post designs Trees from “TreePhillly” Murals Large planters Pervious Pavement w/ bike path Pocket Parks Rain Barrels
- 34. Gorilla Gardening Solution 3 – Urban Farming and Education
- 35. Key Goals of Gorilla Gardening ▪ Large central farm ▪ A large space where all forms of gardening, composting and selling of produce originate from. ▪ Beautification ▪ Use living walls to produce cleaner air and provide natural habitat. ▪ Education ▪ Work with local schools to teach self reliance and stewardship. Gorilla Gardening Large scale neighborhood Farm Beautification of Neighborhood Education
- 36. Proposed Area • Yellow • Proposed site of main urban farm. The central location. • Orange • Property of local church. Possible partnership in use of land. • Space could almost double in size. • Brown • Composting site/recycling center. • Blue • Pocket parks/gardens. Possible location for living walls around the neighborhood. • Possible locations for growth.
- 37. What you will see in the Neighborhood Composting Center Pocket Gardens A healthy and happy community Earthship Greenhouse LivingWalls
- 38. Future Goals 0-5 • The central farm will begin to grow crops steadily year round. The neighbors will start coming by on the weekends. Few people permanently working on farm. • Living walls will begin to grow and blossom. • The local schools will start taking field trips to the urban farm. 5-10 • The Central farm has grown to almost full capacity and the addition of the Earthship greenhouse has started to produce food year round. More equal dollars recipients are showing up to help. • Living Walls are now covering 75% of all vacant wall space in the target area. Also few pocket gardens have started to sprout. • Summer camps have the youth in the community learning how to be resilient and self reliant. 10+ • The Central Farm now has 2 Earthsiph greenhouses and has started selling its produce to local restaurants. • The Living walls cover 100% of the blank wall space and the pocket gardens are taking off. Local residents are using the equal dollars program to work on these separate parks. • The summer camps are a success and a high school students are now volunteering on the farm to earn credit in school. Some have even gotten scholarships in the Sustainable Design program at Philadelphia University.
- 39. SWOT Analysis Strengths • Beautify the neighborhood. • Grow local fresh produce. • Positive spin on abandoned property. Weaknesses • Doesn’t address the economic situation. • Intensive start up. • Small scale for the neighborhood. Opportunities • Has potential to grow beyond borders. • Involves entire community (youths- elders). • Potential for permaculture. Threats • Lack of community involvement. • Land becomes hard to obtain. • Community rejects idea entirely.
- 40. Vacant Lot
- 41. Pocket Garden with LivingWall
- 42. References ▪ http://esuf.org/about/ ▪ http://www.koko.org/world/journal.php?jID=26 ▪ http://punkrockpermaculture.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/new-urban-permaculture-e-book-announcement/ ▪ http://tournesolsiteworks.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/07/pizzeria-mozza-update-expanded-vgm-edible-livi ▪ http://eartheasy.com/grow_raised_beds.htmng-wall/ ▪ http://www.tractorsupply.com/know-how_Gardening-101_learn-how-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed ▪ http://www.flyingkitemedia.com/features/greenjobs1025.aspx ▪ http://www2.epa.gov/border2020/urban-compost-center ▪ http://www.openideo.com/open/vibrant-cities/concepting/urban-youth-farming-2013-teachin ▪ g-kids-nutrition-job-skills-and-community-involvement-while-returning-pavement-to-nature/ ▪ http://www.discdesign.com/COS/prosperity.html
Editor's Notes
- Short Term - Construct structures (stage, earthships, green roof gardens) – determine stability, complete design charrette, LEED requirement Silver - Street improvements – design competitions, green city clean waters, tree philly free trees - Community relationships with anchors like churches schools nonprofits, equal dollars introduction, funding, zoning advocacy - Education – teach kids about sustainability, hands on experience permaculture, get them excited Medium Term - expand invites guests and events. Start talking other neighborhoods and get involved. Maybe encourage getting know diff. neighborhoods too - Building improvements – insulation, walls, windows, daylighting, etc. - build up trans. Infrastructure, walkability, complete permeable pavers Identify block captains to help take ownership of their streets. Grow awareness recycling rewards program Philly, offer venue tickets for lot recycling Long Term - Solar panels, more energy infrastructure changes - Expanded events draw in national and international attention. - Tourism focus – hotels, bed and breakfasts
- Strengths - Double effect greening and stormwater management, lowers heat island - Sequesters carbon w/ green walls, facades, plantings, aestheticlly beautiful - Accessible for bikers and walkers, family friendly - HVAC benefits – lower cooling, trees shading, heat in winter - Music venue space brings crowds Weaknesses - Maintenance, gentrification, costs - Limited parking, trees damage, zoning may have trouble going through Opportunities Building level improvements – windows, insulation, tubular daylighting devices, low flow, energy star Credibility growth region, nationally,intenationally, more focus Threats weather/climate Property value rise tie push people out Corruption Lack future funding Lack upkeep
- Venue Stage in middle of corner park Green roofs green roof garden on larger building with restaurant/beer garden Green roof on church Creatively designed bike racks Composting across from park Earthship storage sheds for venue equipment Bioluminescent lighting in park – current research on harnessing bioluminescent bacteria.
- Pervious Pavement Green Bike Lane Large planters Pocket Parks in vacant spaces Green facades on front of buildings Alternating Green Walls and Murals on Empty side walls Trees planted by “TreePhilly” Rain Barrels – Green City Clean Waters Lamposts with hanging baskets Incorporate design competitions for streetscape improvements (telephone poles, lamp posts, etc.)
- Large central farm- This is where the Earthship greenhouse is going to be, as well as the central point where volunteers and workers (equal dollars) will come. Across the street is the compost area where once a week community members who want to earn equal dollars will pick up food scraps and waste from the neighborhood via bike/trailer and drop off at the compost area. They can spend these dollars for food from the farm, or at local businesses. This will also be the headquarters of the operation. Possibly work with the church that shares a property line with the farm. Beautification Instead of the mural arts program community members will build living wall membranes that will go on the outside of blank walls where there is empty space. They will be a few inches away from the actual building to minamize corrosion over time. Again the equal dollars program will work with setting up and maintaining these living walls. This will also partner with the central farm and where there are pockets of space, small pop up gardens will take shape. Not all have to be for food, some could be flowers and rain gardens. Education Working with the local schools in the area to do field trips and volunteer work on the farm, and future pop up gardens. Education on building a garden or urban farm from scratch can be taught and even camps could be run in the summer. Skill sharing and more equal dollar opportunities are here for community members to work with the youth in the neighborhood. If we start with the young and show them that they can live in a beautiful place, hopefully the area will soon start to take care of itself.
- The area highlighted in yellow is our prime spot for the urban farm because of it’s size and central location for the neighborhood. There are also opportunities close by to grown the farm, by partnering with the local church for land use and for the large empty lot across the street for composting and recycling. The blue spots are just a few in a series of pocket gardens around the neighborhood. Inside the yellow zone we plan on building an Earthship greenhouse that can produce food year round. The next slide is a an example of a few things we are proposing.
- The goals are to grow as sustainably as possibly. This means not overgrowing our resources (people, money, tools, etc.). A connection with neighboring community farms would be a key focus in bringing in new ideas and systems to our approach.
- SWOT- There are a lot of positives for beginning Gorilla Gardening. It provides something extremely important that the community doesn’t have. It also has the potential to grow beyond just pocket parks and living walls. The idea of a permaculture where there is a closed cycle of produce, waste, and jobs can strengthen a community from the inside out. There are some downsides and unknowns. It could be a failure if we don’t have the right people in charge and motivated to get the ball rolling. The threats are real, but so are the potentials. This is an idea that has transformed other neighborhoods around Philadelphia, but none have gone to the extent as we are proposing.