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N o r r i s t o w n : 1 s t - R i n g S u b u r b

P h i l a d e l p h i a G r e e n I n f r a s t r u c t u r e S u i t a b i l i t y A n a l y s i s

F r a n k f o r d A v e n u e I n f i l l D e v e l o p m e n t

S o c i a l H o u s i n g + : E n v i r o n m e n t a l l y - P e r f o r m a t i v e H o u s i n g i n D o w n t o w n S ã o P a u l o

T h e L i c k : G e r a l d D . H i n e s U r b a n L a n d I n s t i t u t e D e s i g n C o m p e t i t i o n

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S o c i a l H o u s i n g + Environmentally-Performative Social Housing in Nova Luz: Downtown São Paulo

São Paulo faces many pressing environmental issues, and social housing provides a unique opportunity to be a driver for positive change. Nova Luz, an underserved community in downtown São Paulo offers an ideal testing ground for initiating environmental improvements through housing. As a federal investment, social housing offers the possibility to leverage federal environmental funds through Minha Casa Minha Vida in order to address major local and regional issues at the residential scale through environmentally-performative housing. Social housing in the urban context, easily accessible through existing public transit can actively deter sprawl and prevent informal development in the environmentally-sensitive areas which surround the city.

To address environmental issues in Nova Luz, green performance standards are proposed for stormwater run-off and building design. The new approach proposes to set a performance standard of managing the first 30mm of runoff on site, which would cover more than 90% of storms, and suggests strategies for water and energy conservation in new social housing.

New scenario of 30mm on-site management

60% sub-grade retention 30% infiltration 10% above-ground retention

Permeable Spaces• maximum area on site• provides opportunity for social benefits

Retention • water captured and stored for reuseincludes rain barrels, planters, and on-site reservoirs

Bioswales• filters pollutants, water retained and infiltrated• work best in low lying areas, next to streets and directly under the roof

Sub-grade Cisterns• best for heavy rainfall where the ground becomes quickly saturated

Tree Trenches• water retained for trees, while additional water is slowly released into the system • reduction in urban heat island effect

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Roofs• white roofs to deflect heat and reduce electricity use• solar panels• solar water heaters

Rainwater Capture + Reuse• incorporated into stormwater management strategy• water reused for vegetation in courtyards

Potential environmental strategies are incorporated into building designs. Architectural design by Thomas Jansen

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In order to direct new, environmentally-performative development in areas where it could be most effective, an environmental priority zone was created based on topography, concentrated areas of impervious surfaces, areas of high contamination, and the ability to create contiguous green corridors. This environmental priority zone was used to select land for a community land trust on site, ensuring affordability in perpetuity and providing maintenance for environmental interventions.

Potential green infrastructure interventions utilize building design and site configuration in new modular social housing units (above), and family construction (below).

Building design by Thomas Jansen and Kelly Berger

Green Performance Standards: New Approach

F r a n k f o r d A v e n u e Infill Development

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Frankford Avenue, in Northeast Philadelphia, is located in a rapidly changing neighborhood experiencing new retail and residential development. By identifying nearby neighborhood trends and changing demographics, and leveraging the activity of the existing Philadelphia Brewing Company, the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor holds much opportunity for infill development and an enhanced public realm, setting the foundation for increased development and neighborhood improvements.

• 20,000 sq. ft of new commercial development• 40 new market-rate condos• 10 rehabilitated residential units• A new bicycle and pedestrian lane on Trenton Ave• Street closure on Frankford Avenue between Dauphin and Arizona and the creation of a plaza and park

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A new bike lane, pedestrian path, and vegetation median are addedto activate Trenton Ave, embracing the historical cobblestone street.

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Stormwater Management Strategy: 38th and LancasterL a n c a s t e r T r i a n g l e

The redevelopment of a closed bank at the corner of 38th and Lancaster in West Philadelphia provides a unique opportunity to make the neighborhood more sustainable. Stormwater management streetscape improvements, a community center with a live environmental education feed, and improved landscaping raise environmental awareness in the community through enhanced knowledge. Lancaster triangle breaks the grid, creating a central meeting point where neighborhood residents and visitors can interact and learn.

Plan view of proposed community center, environmental interventions and new water feature.New environmental feed raises environmental awareness in the community.

N o r r i s t o w n : F i r s t - R i n g S u b u r bDevelopment continues to increase in the urban core of major cities across the United States, yet the suburbs still continue to grow, as many are unable to afford downtown-living, or prefer to locate in the suburbs for schools or a quieter lifestyle. “First-ring” suburbs provide a unique opportunity to harness this suburban growth in a more sustainable way, leveraging existing infrastructure and public transit connections to downtown jobs and amenities. Norristown, just outside of Philadelphia has seen years of disinvestment, but is well-connected to center city by high speed rail, and provides a walkable, vibrant downtown.

Development can be spurred in Norristown through a variety of simple place-making and programing interventions, creating a more vibrant public realm, and a high quality of life for old and new residents.

Streetscape improvements provide a welcoming entrance into the city.

Utilizing vacant lots to for public realm improvements nearby existing transit infrastructure.

Cultural programming can liven the waterfront and draw in regional visitors.

Increasing bike infrastructure and connections to existing trail networks.

R e - i m a g i n i n g t h e I t a l i a n M a r k e tA vibrant Philadelphia historical landmark, the Italian Market is the oldest continuous outdoor market in the United States. While the Market sees high levels of activity through all seasons of the year, it has poor pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and currently prioritizes vehicular access at the expense of those shopping and enjoying the market. Several interventions are proposed to improve the Market and ensure it remains a vibrant commercial corridor for years to come:

Intervention One: Restriction of vehicular access on 9th Street between Washington and Christian, the addition of a bike lane, and increased market spaceIntervention Two: New Pedestrian “Stations” which include seating, landscaping, and heating stations for the cold winter months. Intervention Three:Turning an under-utilized parking lot in the heart of the market into a plaza which will support local restaurants and businesses.

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A view of the proposed plaza.

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As Philadelphia works to expand green infrastructure in the city as part of its Green City, Clean Waters initiative, the Philadelphia Water Department has embarked on a new program, Rain Check, to assist residential home owners with the implementation of green infrastructure practices. In order to help direct limited resources, this analysis sets out to identify the best residential areas to target investment, based on six different factors:

1. Located in the combined sewer service area

2. Topography

3. Soil Type

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4. Existing and Planned Green Infrastructure

5. Green Space and parks

6. Schools

Results: 2,777 acres identified as ideal for implementation ofgreen infrastructure.

Low-lying areas provide opportunities for more effective green infrastructure.

An overlay of all opportunity layers and residential land reveals where green infrastructure would be most suitable.

1/4 mile green space buffer

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Topographic Analysis

T h e L i c k : N a s h v i l l e , T NGerald D. Hines U.L.I. Urban Design Competition The Lick, named after the historic French Lick Creek that transverses the site, is a mixed-use development that revitalizes Sulphur Dell and creates new opportunities for an exciting, healthy lifestyle. The Lick represents a new trajectory for Nashville, providing a development that works to curb sprawl while promoting the health and wellness of both people and the environment. An invigorated waterfront and innovative pedestrian thoroughfare serve as the foundation of the development strategy, which will strengthen critical linkages between the farmer’s market, the proposed ballpark and museum, waterfront, and new development. The development focuses on creating opportunities for a healthy lifestyle through recreation, socialization, and access to healthy foods, which are easily accessible and incorporated into everyday activities.

Teammates: Richard Fisher, Gray Garmon, Min-Suk Kwon, Max Zarin

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-Gary and Doris wake up and get breakfast at the farmer’s market

-After breakfast, Jim meets his trail running group on the boardwalk for a jog through north Nashville

-Doris takes a watercolor class that a painter from the X-Lofts is teaching

-Later, they cook dinner with vegetables they picked up from the farmer’s market

-Tiffany commutes to work using nearby public transit

-After work she goes for a bike ride through west Nashville with a friend

-Afterwards, they meet some other friends on the Lick and grab some dinner

-They all grab some drinks at the beer garden by the waterfront, where a band is performing

-Nathan takes the kids in the stroller to the local grocery

-Emily picks up a bike from the B-Cycle station and heads into downtown for work

-Nathan and the kids meet up with some friends for a picnic by the river

-Nathan and Emily drop the kids off at Stay n’ Play at the Community Center

-Max wakes up and works for a few hours on his latest piece from the studio in his loft

-He takes a break because he is teaching a watercolors class out on the boardwalk

-After he teaches, he stays on the waterfront for a yoga class

-Later he heads to a gallery opening in which his neighbor at X-Lofts has some work featured

-The Meyerson family checks into their room at the hotelAndrea and Gerome go for a biking tour of Nashville, leaving from the waterfront

-Adam and Jasmine spend the afternoon perusing boutiques and galleries along the Lick

-They all grab some dinner along the waterfront, where crowds are gathering before the game

-They head to the game... The Sounds win in extra innings! Fireworks light the sky!

-Jessica and Juan drive down for the day and park in the garage

-They walk up to the farmer’s market for some lunchAfter lunch they browse the crafts fair organized by the residents of the X-Lofts

-They grab oyster po’boys from a food truck and eat on the lawn before heading to the game

-After the game they stop to watch an impromptu dance performance in the plaza across from the stadium

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1% public subsidies

33.3% equity

65.7% financing

24.7%leveraged IRR

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PHILADELPHIA GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVEApril 10th, 2014

URBAN WATER SOLUTIONS

Green City Lab, a University of Pennsylvania environmental think-tank focusing on green infrastructure and building energy benchmarking.

Philadelphia Global Water Initiative’s Urban Water Solutions conference.

Global social housing studio in São Paulo.