Preliminary results of MyUSQ survey, assessing the user experience of Union Square. Presented by Philip Parsons at the September 13 event "After the Mobility Revolution".
The act of data collection using surveying devices such as GPS & others is very vital for a successful project implementation of Outside plant fiber Project
Fiber to the Home: Making That Business Model WorkYankee Group
The document discusses building a generic business model for fiber to the home (FTTH) networks. It finds that for a payback period of less than 5 years, subscriber takeup must be at least 30%. Increasing takeup and reducing costs per home connected have the strongest positive impact on payback. Increasing ARPU and cash margins have a lower effect. Introducing a cost of money increases payback periods, but also increases the sensitivity to improvements. Potential solutions to enhance the business model include addressing underserved business markets, pursuing partnerships, and reconsidering premium and wholesale strategies.
10 STAGES OF FIBER OPTICS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONimtfiber
HOW TO CARRY OUT SUCCESSFUL FIBER OPTIC PROJECT STAGE BY STAGE. THE OUTSIDE PLANT PROJECT OF FIBER OPTICS CABLING TECHNIQUES WHICH INCLUDE PROJECT PLANNING TO PROJECT EXECUTION
Route surveying involves determining the route for linear infrastructure like pipelines, power lines, roads, etc. to acquire rights-of-way. It includes reconnaissance surveys to evaluate terrain, land use, and existing infrastructure to select possible routes. Preliminary surveys then collect more detailed data on alignments, earthworks, intersections, and costs to design the infrastructure. Working surveys provide highly accurate data needed for detailed design and construction layout.
US Audi Urban Future Team lead Philip Parsons presents on emerging trends in mobility -- technology, pricing and regulation, and ownership trends -- and implications for the future of cities everywhere. Reveals the preliminary results and analysis of the MyUSQ survey about the user experience of Somerville's Union Square, and introduces the concept of a multi-modal mobility hub.
Includes the results of the MyUSQ survey.
The document provides details about a proposed design for the Shelby Street corridor in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will include five rapid transit stations along the RED line. The design aims to incorporate the unique characteristics of the surrounding areas, including Fountain Square, Garfield Park, and the University of Indianapolis. The corridor is divided into zones like commercial, residential, parks, and industrial. Station designs and street sections are proposed that include features like bike paths, landscaping, and space for public art to reflect the culture of the neighborhoods.
An overview of public feedback gathered from Cleveland's Step Up Downtown public engagement process. The report includes summaries of the public meeting, online survey, and stakeholder focus groups conducted during the first phase of the planning process.
For more information on Step Up Downtown, please visit www.downtowncleveland.com/stepupdowntown
The act of data collection using surveying devices such as GPS & others is very vital for a successful project implementation of Outside plant fiber Project
Fiber to the Home: Making That Business Model WorkYankee Group
The document discusses building a generic business model for fiber to the home (FTTH) networks. It finds that for a payback period of less than 5 years, subscriber takeup must be at least 30%. Increasing takeup and reducing costs per home connected have the strongest positive impact on payback. Increasing ARPU and cash margins have a lower effect. Introducing a cost of money increases payback periods, but also increases the sensitivity to improvements. Potential solutions to enhance the business model include addressing underserved business markets, pursuing partnerships, and reconsidering premium and wholesale strategies.
10 STAGES OF FIBER OPTICS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONimtfiber
HOW TO CARRY OUT SUCCESSFUL FIBER OPTIC PROJECT STAGE BY STAGE. THE OUTSIDE PLANT PROJECT OF FIBER OPTICS CABLING TECHNIQUES WHICH INCLUDE PROJECT PLANNING TO PROJECT EXECUTION
Route surveying involves determining the route for linear infrastructure like pipelines, power lines, roads, etc. to acquire rights-of-way. It includes reconnaissance surveys to evaluate terrain, land use, and existing infrastructure to select possible routes. Preliminary surveys then collect more detailed data on alignments, earthworks, intersections, and costs to design the infrastructure. Working surveys provide highly accurate data needed for detailed design and construction layout.
US Audi Urban Future Team lead Philip Parsons presents on emerging trends in mobility -- technology, pricing and regulation, and ownership trends -- and implications for the future of cities everywhere. Reveals the preliminary results and analysis of the MyUSQ survey about the user experience of Somerville's Union Square, and introduces the concept of a multi-modal mobility hub.
Includes the results of the MyUSQ survey.
The document provides details about a proposed design for the Shelby Street corridor in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will include five rapid transit stations along the RED line. The design aims to incorporate the unique characteristics of the surrounding areas, including Fountain Square, Garfield Park, and the University of Indianapolis. The corridor is divided into zones like commercial, residential, parks, and industrial. Station designs and street sections are proposed that include features like bike paths, landscaping, and space for public art to reflect the culture of the neighborhoods.
An overview of public feedback gathered from Cleveland's Step Up Downtown public engagement process. The report includes summaries of the public meeting, online survey, and stakeholder focus groups conducted during the first phase of the planning process.
For more information on Step Up Downtown, please visit www.downtowncleveland.com/stepupdowntown
The document discusses the design of a new community music school building located in South Boston. Key points:
- The site is surrounded by low-rise residential buildings and is located between high-rise developments, so the design aims to "break away from the rigid block forms" and "look down" to be respectful of the context.
- The original concept of a circular building was replaced by a design that responds to the program needs, site parameters, and opportunities like preserving views and incorporating a garden.
- The proposed design features a metal facade, garden space, and varies heights to minimize bulk while providing classrooms, a performance space, and roof terrace respecting the surrounding neighborhood.
This document summarizes planning projects done by high school students in Simsbury, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts.
In Simsbury, AP Economics students were tasked with reimagining redevelopment plans for a vacant site. They proposed a variety of uses including parks, retail, offices, housing, and more. In Boston, students helped plan improvements to Mt. Vernon Street by advocating for safer pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. They shared perspectives as users and helped educate the public. The resulting plan included protected bike lanes, landscaping, and improved crosswalks to create a more livable street for all. Engaging students provided valuable insights and helped advance successful community-oriented projects.
The document outlines a plan for the North Main Street Corridor in order to make improvements. It discusses feedback received which focused on making the area more family friendly, beautiful, safe, and affordable. The plan proposes designing the street to be more "livable" by making it easier to cross, calming traffic, adding landscaping, and incorporating spaces for activities. It provides recommendations around reallocating street space, adding crosswalks, curbside parking, landscaping, and connecting side streets to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Development opportunities and strategies are discussed to strengthen businesses and attract residents through redevelopment, incentives, and tourism promotions.
The Sustainable Design Assessment Team program provides broad assessments to help communities plan for sustainability. It considers environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic development. The SDAT process involves a multi-disciplinary team of outsiders that gather community participation. Their assessment helps frame future policies and solutions regarding the three pillars of sustainability.
The document outlines a proposed 50-year master plan to improve Miami-Dade County's parks and open space system. The plan's vision is for a network of "Great Parks, Public Spaces, Natural Areas, Greenways, and Streets" that enhance quality of life and sustainability. It identifies challenges like population growth and proposes solutions like connecting parks with greenways to engage residents and promote healthy lifestyles.
The document describes 12 stops on a tour of the Olney neighborhood in Philadelphia. It provides details about locations such as One & Olney Plaza, a strip mall that replaced a manufacturing plant; the Olney Midget & Teen League baseball fields; Olney Recreation Center, a popular community spot for youth; and Fisher Park, a 23.3-acre park donated to the city in 1908.
Hurst Lane Place Workshop- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, 23.04.2013Design South East
The document discusses the differences between streets and roads. Streets are designed to serve both movement and place functions by providing access to buildings and public spaces, while roads mainly focus on accommodating motor traffic movement. Successful street design requires balancing both movement and place priorities. The document then outlines five steps for improving streets: tidy up, de-clutter, relocate/merge functions, rethink traffic management, and re-create the street. It provides case studies demonstrating the application of these steps in Bexley Heath, London, Ashford, Kent, and Poynton Town Centre.
1. The document proposes a commercial area near an existing residential development to provide convenience for residents.
2. The commercial area would include restaurants, cafes, bakeries, a small grocery store, and some retail shops. It would have an open space with fountains and greenery in the center.
3. The commercial area is designed to be sustainable with solar panels, trees, and other green elements to reduce energy usage and create an environmentally friendly space.
This document discusses strategies for improving walkability and main streets. It provides data on typical right-of-way widths and traffic volumes for main streets in Oklahoma. Narrower lanes from 10-11 feet can help calm traffic and reduce collisions. While most main streets only have two lanes, even the busiest could function well with two lanes plus a turn lane. "Road diets" that remove travel lanes to slow traffic may be worthwhile to enhance walkability. The document also examines case studies of specific streets in Oklahoma cities, analyzing elements like parking, speeds, and design approaches to improve pedestrian comfort and safety.
New York Retail Store tour - January 2015Jerry J. Stam
The document provides details of a store tour conducted in New York City. It describes the itinerary which included visiting various retail stores in the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, SoHo and other neighborhoods. Specific stores mentioned include the Apple Store, All Saints, Warby Parker, Makerbot, Rebecca Minkoff, Bonobos and Birchbox. For each store, the document provides the address, a brief overview and highlights of the store design, merchandise and shopping experience. The tour was intended to showcase different innovative retail concepts in NYC.
This document is a student's comparative analysis essay between contact points in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur and Western Avenue in Seattle. The essay compares four contact points between the two areas: Petaling Street Market and Pike Place Market; food stalls in Jalan Sultan and Western Avenue; Guan Di Temple and Victor Steinbrueck Park; and an egg tart shop in Petaling Street and Starbucks near Pike Place Market. The essay analyzes the activities, social interactions and qualities of the public spaces at each contact point and relates them to Jan Gehl's theories on outdoor activities and human attraction. Overall, the essay concludes that while both areas have many contact points, Western Avenue has contact points with better quality spaces
The document provides tips for visiting Williamsburg and Manhattan in New York City. It recommends staying in Williamsburg and provides suggestions for coffee shops, restaurants, bars and things to do in the area like visiting rooftop farms or parks. It also gives recommendations for activities and places to eat and drink in Manhattan, including museums, parks and neighborhoods to explore.
This document summarizes the results of a community planning process in Damariscotta, Maine called the Heart and Soul Planning Project. The project identified community values through public engagement activities. These values centered around working and living locally, access to culture and nature, an involved community, and a sense of community. The document outlines specific action items under each value to guide land use planning and policy changes. Next steps discussed include additional community workshops, drafting code amendments including form-based codes, and a town-wide vote on any proposed code changes.
Imagine the potential for Space 134. What types of amenities would you want to see at Space 134? What types of activities would you like to participate in at Space 134? What do other cap parks look like?
This document discusses various elements of urban design including urban blocks, neighborhoods, public realm, streets, markets, squares, open spaces, and landscapes. It defines these terms and provides examples. Some key points include:
- Urban blocks are subdivided areas within a city street pattern used for building construction that aim to create self-sufficient neighborhoods with basic facilities.
- Clarence Perry identified six principles for neighborhood unit design including central community centers, local shops at corners, parks making up 10% of space, and arterial streets bounding the area.
- Public realm comprises streets, squares, parks and other outdoor places that the public can freely access without charge.
- Markets are gatherings for buying and selling goods and take
This document discusses different types of street closures and projects to promote walking and biking, including open streets, car-free days, weekend walks, tactical demonstration projects, and play streets. It provides examples of these projects in Burlington, Vermont and discusses what was learned from demonstration projects on specific streets. These projects engaged the community, allowed data collection on traffic speeds and volumes, and provided evidence that protected bike lanes could reduce speeding. The document advocates putting together a long-term vision and policy framework to further promote livable streets.
The document discusses different types of mixed-use communities and their advantages. It provides examples of Assembly Row in Boston, Santana Row in San Jose, and Bethesda Row in Bethesda. It analyzes their layout, amenities, transit access, and walkability. The key advantage discussed is having housing, offices, retail, and restaurants clustered together to meet daily needs within walkable distances. The document then discusses walkscore, bikescore, and transitscore metrics and how improving Allendale, Louisiana's score could benefit health, environment, savings and community engagement. The ideal neighborhood incorporates good transit and bike infrastructure, a walkable center, mixed-uses, and diversity.
This document provides tips for urban planners to effectively advocate for good urbanism and make their plans a reality. The tips are:
1) Preach to decision-makers, not just those already convinced of urbanist ideas
2) Be louder than anti-urban interests who may oppose plans
3) Defend the professional worth of urban planning to resist efforts to circumvent the planning process for political or business interests
4) Change the conversation away from cars if a discussion focuses too much on automotive infrastructure
5) Consider joining the public sector where the ability to directly implement plans may be greater than in other roles
The document summarizes the Boston Redevelopment Authority's (BRA) efforts to extend urban renewal plans in Boston through public outreach and engagement. It describes how the BRA has adapted its approach to urban renewal to focus on assembling land for development, affordable housing, infrastructure, and creating vibrant neighborhoods. It then details the extensive public process undertaken from 2014-2015, including community meetings, briefings, exhibitions, and outreach through initiatives like "City Hall to Go" to discuss goals and planning with residents before submitting extension requests to city and state agencies for approval.
The document discusses the design of a new community music school building located in South Boston. Key points:
- The site is surrounded by low-rise residential buildings and is located between high-rise developments, so the design aims to "break away from the rigid block forms" and "look down" to be respectful of the context.
- The original concept of a circular building was replaced by a design that responds to the program needs, site parameters, and opportunities like preserving views and incorporating a garden.
- The proposed design features a metal facade, garden space, and varies heights to minimize bulk while providing classrooms, a performance space, and roof terrace respecting the surrounding neighborhood.
This document summarizes planning projects done by high school students in Simsbury, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts.
In Simsbury, AP Economics students were tasked with reimagining redevelopment plans for a vacant site. They proposed a variety of uses including parks, retail, offices, housing, and more. In Boston, students helped plan improvements to Mt. Vernon Street by advocating for safer pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. They shared perspectives as users and helped educate the public. The resulting plan included protected bike lanes, landscaping, and improved crosswalks to create a more livable street for all. Engaging students provided valuable insights and helped advance successful community-oriented projects.
The document outlines a plan for the North Main Street Corridor in order to make improvements. It discusses feedback received which focused on making the area more family friendly, beautiful, safe, and affordable. The plan proposes designing the street to be more "livable" by making it easier to cross, calming traffic, adding landscaping, and incorporating spaces for activities. It provides recommendations around reallocating street space, adding crosswalks, curbside parking, landscaping, and connecting side streets to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Development opportunities and strategies are discussed to strengthen businesses and attract residents through redevelopment, incentives, and tourism promotions.
The Sustainable Design Assessment Team program provides broad assessments to help communities plan for sustainability. It considers environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic development. The SDAT process involves a multi-disciplinary team of outsiders that gather community participation. Their assessment helps frame future policies and solutions regarding the three pillars of sustainability.
The document outlines a proposed 50-year master plan to improve Miami-Dade County's parks and open space system. The plan's vision is for a network of "Great Parks, Public Spaces, Natural Areas, Greenways, and Streets" that enhance quality of life and sustainability. It identifies challenges like population growth and proposes solutions like connecting parks with greenways to engage residents and promote healthy lifestyles.
The document describes 12 stops on a tour of the Olney neighborhood in Philadelphia. It provides details about locations such as One & Olney Plaza, a strip mall that replaced a manufacturing plant; the Olney Midget & Teen League baseball fields; Olney Recreation Center, a popular community spot for youth; and Fisher Park, a 23.3-acre park donated to the city in 1908.
Hurst Lane Place Workshop- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, 23.04.2013Design South East
The document discusses the differences between streets and roads. Streets are designed to serve both movement and place functions by providing access to buildings and public spaces, while roads mainly focus on accommodating motor traffic movement. Successful street design requires balancing both movement and place priorities. The document then outlines five steps for improving streets: tidy up, de-clutter, relocate/merge functions, rethink traffic management, and re-create the street. It provides case studies demonstrating the application of these steps in Bexley Heath, London, Ashford, Kent, and Poynton Town Centre.
1. The document proposes a commercial area near an existing residential development to provide convenience for residents.
2. The commercial area would include restaurants, cafes, bakeries, a small grocery store, and some retail shops. It would have an open space with fountains and greenery in the center.
3. The commercial area is designed to be sustainable with solar panels, trees, and other green elements to reduce energy usage and create an environmentally friendly space.
This document discusses strategies for improving walkability and main streets. It provides data on typical right-of-way widths and traffic volumes for main streets in Oklahoma. Narrower lanes from 10-11 feet can help calm traffic and reduce collisions. While most main streets only have two lanes, even the busiest could function well with two lanes plus a turn lane. "Road diets" that remove travel lanes to slow traffic may be worthwhile to enhance walkability. The document also examines case studies of specific streets in Oklahoma cities, analyzing elements like parking, speeds, and design approaches to improve pedestrian comfort and safety.
New York Retail Store tour - January 2015Jerry J. Stam
The document provides details of a store tour conducted in New York City. It describes the itinerary which included visiting various retail stores in the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, SoHo and other neighborhoods. Specific stores mentioned include the Apple Store, All Saints, Warby Parker, Makerbot, Rebecca Minkoff, Bonobos and Birchbox. For each store, the document provides the address, a brief overview and highlights of the store design, merchandise and shopping experience. The tour was intended to showcase different innovative retail concepts in NYC.
This document is a student's comparative analysis essay between contact points in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur and Western Avenue in Seattle. The essay compares four contact points between the two areas: Petaling Street Market and Pike Place Market; food stalls in Jalan Sultan and Western Avenue; Guan Di Temple and Victor Steinbrueck Park; and an egg tart shop in Petaling Street and Starbucks near Pike Place Market. The essay analyzes the activities, social interactions and qualities of the public spaces at each contact point and relates them to Jan Gehl's theories on outdoor activities and human attraction. Overall, the essay concludes that while both areas have many contact points, Western Avenue has contact points with better quality spaces
The document provides tips for visiting Williamsburg and Manhattan in New York City. It recommends staying in Williamsburg and provides suggestions for coffee shops, restaurants, bars and things to do in the area like visiting rooftop farms or parks. It also gives recommendations for activities and places to eat and drink in Manhattan, including museums, parks and neighborhoods to explore.
This document summarizes the results of a community planning process in Damariscotta, Maine called the Heart and Soul Planning Project. The project identified community values through public engagement activities. These values centered around working and living locally, access to culture and nature, an involved community, and a sense of community. The document outlines specific action items under each value to guide land use planning and policy changes. Next steps discussed include additional community workshops, drafting code amendments including form-based codes, and a town-wide vote on any proposed code changes.
Imagine the potential for Space 134. What types of amenities would you want to see at Space 134? What types of activities would you like to participate in at Space 134? What do other cap parks look like?
This document discusses various elements of urban design including urban blocks, neighborhoods, public realm, streets, markets, squares, open spaces, and landscapes. It defines these terms and provides examples. Some key points include:
- Urban blocks are subdivided areas within a city street pattern used for building construction that aim to create self-sufficient neighborhoods with basic facilities.
- Clarence Perry identified six principles for neighborhood unit design including central community centers, local shops at corners, parks making up 10% of space, and arterial streets bounding the area.
- Public realm comprises streets, squares, parks and other outdoor places that the public can freely access without charge.
- Markets are gatherings for buying and selling goods and take
This document discusses different types of street closures and projects to promote walking and biking, including open streets, car-free days, weekend walks, tactical demonstration projects, and play streets. It provides examples of these projects in Burlington, Vermont and discusses what was learned from demonstration projects on specific streets. These projects engaged the community, allowed data collection on traffic speeds and volumes, and provided evidence that protected bike lanes could reduce speeding. The document advocates putting together a long-term vision and policy framework to further promote livable streets.
The document discusses different types of mixed-use communities and their advantages. It provides examples of Assembly Row in Boston, Santana Row in San Jose, and Bethesda Row in Bethesda. It analyzes their layout, amenities, transit access, and walkability. The key advantage discussed is having housing, offices, retail, and restaurants clustered together to meet daily needs within walkable distances. The document then discusses walkscore, bikescore, and transitscore metrics and how improving Allendale, Louisiana's score could benefit health, environment, savings and community engagement. The ideal neighborhood incorporates good transit and bike infrastructure, a walkable center, mixed-uses, and diversity.
This document provides tips for urban planners to effectively advocate for good urbanism and make their plans a reality. The tips are:
1) Preach to decision-makers, not just those already convinced of urbanist ideas
2) Be louder than anti-urban interests who may oppose plans
3) Defend the professional worth of urban planning to resist efforts to circumvent the planning process for political or business interests
4) Change the conversation away from cars if a discussion focuses too much on automotive infrastructure
5) Consider joining the public sector where the ability to directly implement plans may be greater than in other roles
The document summarizes the Boston Redevelopment Authority's (BRA) efforts to extend urban renewal plans in Boston through public outreach and engagement. It describes how the BRA has adapted its approach to urban renewal to focus on assembling land for development, affordable housing, infrastructure, and creating vibrant neighborhoods. It then details the extensive public process undertaken from 2014-2015, including community meetings, briefings, exhibitions, and outreach through initiatives like "City Hall to Go" to discuss goals and planning with residents before submitting extension requests to city and state agencies for approval.
Copenhagen has established itself as the bike capital of Denmark due to heavy investment in biking infrastructure, Denmark aims to source 50% of its electricity from wind, and Copenhagen utilizes district heating. Stockholm converted a former industrial site into Hammarby Sjostad, an eco-district with sustainable features. China has transformed through high-speed rail investment and Shanghai grew its transit lines from 4 to 14 in 10 years, while China plans to spend $360 billion on renewable energy by 2020 but also enables suburban sprawl. CNU 25 in Seattle discussed how New Urbanism can contribute to climate change through communication, knowledge expansion, new skills, and addressing key issues and opportunities.
The document lists the names of several local businesses and landmarks located in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, including grocery stores, coffee shops, a pharmacy, hardware store, hotel, theater, and park. It promotes the variety of establishments and community feel of the area.
This document discusses transportation planning and sustainable urban mobility plans. It focuses on Milan, Italy as a case study. The key points are:
1. Transportation planning has shifted from a 20th century focus on cars to a 21st century approach that also emphasizes public transit, pedestrians, bicycles, and land use planning.
2. Modern transportation planning requires a multidisciplinary approach to address the complexity of urban environments and societies.
3. Milan's sustainable urban mobility plan focuses on enhancing the existing surface public transit network through incremental improvements, rather than large infrastructure projects, given limited financial resources. The plan aims to increase commercial transit speeds by 30%.
Boston is expecting significant population growth over the next decade, requiring thousands of new housing units per year. While progress has been made in developing housing, challenges remain around affordability, speed of development, and ensuring a diversity of housing types. Regional collaboration will also be needed to address the shortage, as Boston already has the highest percentage of deed-restricted affordable housing in the nation. Moving forward, the city aims to thoughtfully accommodate growth while preserving neighborhood character, creating mixed-income communities, and maintaining access to open space and transportation options.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the CNU New England Summit on March 31, 2017. The presentation discusses how the Community of Practice for New Urbanism (CNU) has been working for years to promote walkable, mixed-use development through tactics like charrettes, form-based codes, and tactical urbanism projects. It outlines some of CNU's past accomplishments and identifies ongoing challenges around equitable development, regional disparities, and sustainability. The presenter argues CNU should create a multi-disciplinary force to address these issues through place-based solutions. Members are encouraged to advance the community by participating locally, training others, sharing ideas, writing about their work, doing tactical projects, and helping CNU events
ROBIN CHASE
Author, "Peers Inc: How People and Platforms are Inventing the Collaborative Economy and Reinventing Capitalism"
She is co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest carsharing company in the world; Buzzcar, a peer to peer carsharing service in France; and GoLoco, an online ridesharing community. She is also co-founder of Veniam, a vehicle communications company building the networking fabric for the Internet of Moving Things.
This document discusses financing options for urban development projects that fall outside typical financing models. It provides an example of a typical annual operating budget and funding gap for a sample project. New markets tax credits and historic tax credits can help fill funding gaps. Tenant-financed housing models in walkable urban areas may have lower initial and ongoing costs compared to suburban or rural options.
This document discusses challenges and lessons learned from retail developments near transit. It notes that access, visibility, tenant mix and the physical environment are key to retail success but that developments often provide too much parking, are located too far from transit, and have poor tenant mixes. The document examines case studies of developments with these issues, including an urban big box center 1/4 mile from transit that had high vacancy rates. It concludes that providing the right density, mix of uses and limiting parking can lead to more successful transit-oriented developments.
Principles of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Startups applied to real estate development:
Waste in development, zoning, and permitting
Fixed costs and switching costs -- and why they present a problem for both cities and developers
Default bias in the permitting process -- populist permitting vs. the pink zone
Tools for developers: incrementalism, successional development, and build-measure-learn
WalkUP Roslindale is a community group founded last April that aims to make Roslindale, MA the most walkable neighborhood in Boston. The group has over 270 Facebook friends and 170 Twitter followers. Their mission is to promote walkability in collaboration with neighbors. Some achievements include engaging developers to support walkability projects, conducting a visioning session and survey for a proposed walking path connecting to the Arnold Arboretum, hosting a film series about urban policies, and performing a walk audit of Roslindale Square to identify priorities to address with city officials. Challenges include gaining support from agencies and overcoming concerns about reducing parking for walking/biking.
This document discusses strategies for revitalizing small towns based on a presentation given in Providence, Rhode Island. It notes that demographics in many small towns, such as educational attainment and poverty levels, have been trending negatively in recent years. The presentation advocates reasserting the value of local assets like riverfronts and engaging citizens. It also recommends adopting new development rules like form-based codes, using funding tools to shift markets and support existing businesses and mixed-use projects. Specific strategies discussed include partnering with outside groups on projects, establishing new transportation centers and connections to reduce car dependency.
This document discusses the role of art and culture in community development. It outlines the history and programs of AS220, a nonprofit arts organization in Providence, Rhode Island, that has supported local artists since 1985 through galleries, live arts, youth programs, industries, and live/work spaces. The document questions whether art and culture should solely be a means to economic ends or if it can be the means of community development in its own right through supporting artists and creative practices.
The document discusses revitalizing downtown properties in Connecticut. It describes how downtown properties are underutilized and how people want walkable, mixed-use communities. A pilot program partnered with the housing authority to explore solutions like supporting developers and making financing easier. Recommendations included regulatory changes and incentives to encourage mixed-income, mixed-use development and bring old buildings back to life. The presentation outlines next steps like tax increment financing districts and training more small-scale professionals to do downtown redevelopment work.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on new models for real estate development. The panelists included representatives from Gerding Edlen, a real estate investment firm; the city of Central Falls, Rhode Island; Guerrilla Development; and The Apiary. The Apiary aims to establish a community development private equity real estate fund to invest in small to mid-sized projects in low-to-middle income urban neighborhoods in Rhode Island. The fund would be open to both accredited and non-accredited investors. The goal is to fill a gap between projects too large for small developers and too small for large developers. Gerding Edlen focuses on investing in sustainable office, residential, and mixed-use projects in major cities.
The document discusses the importance of multi-modal transportation planning and complete streets design. It advocates for designing streets to prioritize pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users in addition to drivers. The document presents principles of multi-modal design from the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, including that streets are public spaces, design for safety, and streets are ecosystems. Examples of successful multi-modal streets in cities like Groningen and Seattle are provided.
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2. Where do you hang out?Love the Somerville Community
Growing Center!
Observations
Includes indoor and
outdoor spaces
Clusters form around:
- Bloc 11
- Sherman Café
- The Independent
- Union Square Plaza
- Prospect Hill Park
Beer and open space
We love the outdoor seating at Bloc 11
Bloc 11 is great for work meetings or
work at home days.
It wouldn't bother me at all to see this
parking lot removed and the land
added to the Union Square plaza.
Love to sit in the park, talk with friends,
read, attend community events
3. Where do you go for community events?
Observations
Union Square Plaza
functions as the center
of community events
Festivals, farmer’s
markets, Fluff Fest
Wish there were even more events on
the hill.
Union Square Plaza: Farmers' market,
other events. Love it. Wish it were a
bigger space.
Preserve and enhance the plaza at all
costs! A flexible gathering space that
can be programmed in many ways.
4. Where are your favorite open spaces?
Observations
Clusters form around
- Nunziato Field
- Growing Center
- Prospect Hill Park
- Union Square Plaza
Aside from Union
Square Plaza, the center
of the square lacks
desirable open spaces
A simple grassy field is an amazing
community resource.
I don't even own a dog but I love
passing by the dog park.
Walnut Park is great- well shaded and
maintained. Great for kids!
The Union Square Plaza is one of
my favorite places in the world. The
Farmers' Market, the Old Guys
Sitting On Park Benches, the
constant flow of colorful hipsters...
It's not unlike an Italian piazza - it
creates a focus for civic life.
This park is underappreciated. The
tower should be renovated and
reopened!
Needs work, but Lincoln Park has
potential for great open space.
5. Where do you go out to eat?
Observations
Diversity of dining
options
Strong dining corridors
along Bow Street, the
Plaza, and Somerville
Avenue
The Neighborhood Restaurant has
been here forever - great food and
fine people.
Lunch to watch people
6. Where would you like to see new elements?
Observations
Open spaces
Enhanced retail
Crosswalks and
pedestrian safety
Somerville Ave. from around Market
Basket to Union Square has a lot of
dead space, especially on the south
side of the street.
New public plaza should be built by
eliminating the slip lane and
squaring the intersection
Crosswalks.
More open space and less roadway,
more plazas and green, seating too!
Some kind of green space insulated
from traffic anywhere in a few minutes
walking distance from here would be
fantastic.
Plaza instead of parking lot
I want to see a walkable Prospect
Street with new developments, not junk
yards and junk shops
7. Walking Routes
Observations
Primary walking routes
include Somerville Ave,
Bow Street, and
Washington Street
Walking decreases east
of McGrath Highway
9. Where do you wait for the bus or crosswalk?
Observations
Imbalance between the
duration of time for
pedestrian to walk
versus time allocated to
vehicles
Longest wait for crosswalk
signal in the world
This is a truly wretched
crosswalk light. Only people
walking very swiftly can make it
across all the way before the
light changes.
This is a good bus shelter.
Difficult to cross here - long
waiting time for a walk light
Let's add a few more seconds
to get across this huge
intersection
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