Roosevelt Row Arts District Phoenix, Arizona

Roro is a walkable, creative district in the urban core of downtown Phoenix that is nationally known for its arts and cultural events, award-winning restaurants,galleries, boutiques and live music. RoRo is fostering an urban renewal with rehabilitated bungalows and new infill projects.The Arts District connects downtown Phoenix to historic neighborhoodsincluding Garfield, Evans Churchill, F.Q. Story, Willo, Roosevelt, Historic Roosevelt and Grand Avenue. “New ideas need old buildings”

-Jane Jacobs

“The corridor is re-emerging as one of the most dynamic areas in downtown Phoenix and a valued cultural resource in the metropolitan region and the state”

Roosevelt Row Arts District Phoenix, Arizona

“The best time to plant a three was 20 years ago.The second best time is now”

-Chinese Proverb

Roosevelt Row Arts District Phoenix, Arizona

Roosevelt Row Arts District Phoenix, Arizona

BelmarLakewood, Colorado

TRANSPLANTING 150 MATURE TREES

22 CITY BLOCKS 30+ BUILDINGS

1,300 HOUSING UNITS

Belmar is becoming downtown Lakewood. The site where Villa Italia, a traditional indoor mall that grew to 1.4 million square feet, existed for 35 years has become one of the premier redevelopment projects in the country.

Belmar combines retailers, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, theatres, offices, residences,artist studios, parks and plazas; all within 22 city blocks. The development includes approximately 5,000 parking spaces in public parking garages, surface lots and street parking. Catering to the urban lifestyle, Belmar's streets, greenareas and public art program are designed to encourage pedestrian traffic, promote community building and emphasize the importance of public spaces.

BelmarLakewood, Colorado

BelmarLakewood, Colorado

85% OF ALL MATERIAL RECYCLED & REUSED

800,000 SQUARE FEET OFFICE & HOTEL

Acres: 104 acres / 22 city blocksRetail: 80-plus stores /888,000 square feet / 92% leasedParking: Approx. 2,500 public structured spaces / Approx. 2,000 surface spacesResidential: 833 units / 38% owned, 62% rentalOffice: 248,250 square feet / 100% leasedEmployment: 2,500

BelmarLakewood, Colorado

1.2 MILLION SQUARE FEET RETAIL 10 ACRES OF PARKS, PLAZAS & PUBLIC SPACES

HIGHER QUALITY LIGHTING(LESS LIGHT POLLUTION)

Highlands' Garden VillageDENVER, COLORADO

Highlands' Garden Village is a compact, mixed-use, urban infill community built on the site of an abandoned amusement park near downtown Denver. The site was abandoned in late 1994 when the Elitch Gardens Amusement Park moved toa larger location near lower downtown Denver.

The 27-acre site contains 291 homes, as well as 200,000 square feet of commercial and live/work space, while still preserving and restoring 140,000 square feet of open space.

Highlands' Garden VillageDENVER, COLORADO

The historic Elitch Theater is undergoing restoration as a performance arts space. Historic preservation and the arts create a vibrant neighborhood.

Parking reserved for natural gas powered carshare vehicle Shared open space

Co-housingCommunity garden forming part of the green open space Entry to co-housing courtyard

Highlands' Garden VillageDENVER, COLORADO

Highlands' Garden VillageDENVER, COLORADO

Grocery store thrives with walk-in and drive-in customers.Residents can walk to a grocery store

SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE

#1 Mix Land Uses #2 Compact Building Design

#3 Range of Housing Choices #4 Walkable Neighborhoods #5 Distinctive and Attractive Places #6 Preserve Open Spaces and Farmland

#7 Development in Existing Communities #8 Transportation Choices #9 Community and Stakeholder Participation

HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE

* 27 acres * 300 dwelling units

* 90,000 SF commercial * 140,000 SF open space (parks)

Highlands' Garden VillageDENVER, COLORADO

HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE

4 food markets;

6 restaurants;

3 coffee shops;

6 bars;

3 schools;

a city park;

4 bookstores;

5 fitness, yoga, and dance facilities;

a pharmacy;

a hardware store;

8 clothing and music shops

Baldwin ParkOrlando, Florida

Based on an extensive community planning process, the City of Orlando has developed a detailed vision for the NTC site reflecting traditional neighborhood development planning principles. This vision calls for a mixed-use Village Center adjoining Lake Baldwin surrounded by distinct residential neighborhoods. The Village Center would have significantly higher densities than is typical of modern suburban development and would include shops, offices, and multi-family dwellings.

Baldwin ParkOrlando, Florida

Priority would be given to enhancing the pedestrian experience. In the Village Center, commercial facilities with ground- floor shops would be focused around a main street with a view to developing an active street life. Use of bicycles and mass transit would be encouraged.

Baldwin ParkOrlando, Florida

Define distinct neighborhoodsEach residential district will have its own neighborhood center and identity. The neighborhood centers will be intimate in scale, featuring small shops and perhaps a church or other religious or civic institution centered around a neighborhood green or square. Higher density housing will cluster aroundthe center together with special community amenities such as swimming pools and health clubs. Each center will be located within a five- minute walk of a residential neighborhood.

Create a clear center for the communityAs specified in the guidelines, the Village Center adjacent to Lake Baldwin will be the community’s commercial hub and principle public gathering place. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of a high-quality pedestrian environment by means of attractive storefronts and a pleasant streetscape. Restaurants and entertainment venues near the waterfront coupled with traditional “main street” retailing will help generate a lively street scene in both day and evening hours. A close-grained mix of retail, commercial, and multifamily housing will further enhance the Village Center’s vitality. “Main Street” is envisioned as an extension of Maguire, which will connect the Village Center to Highway 50 and the Fashion Square Mall.

Develop a centralized and walkable public schoolA local public elementary school within walking distance of most homes in the community will be an invaluable civic asset and a strong selling point. The school will be built in a central location in an early phase. As an important civic institution that may serve on occasion as a town meeting hall or community center, the school will be carefully integrated into planning for the Village Center. The auditorium will have a community orientation and will serve as the “community playhouse.”

Baldwin ParkOrlando, Florida

VILLAGE CENTER WATERFRONT

BALDWIN PARK HAS BECOME A POPULAR VENUE FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS

COMMUNITY POOL

TRAIL SYSTEM WHITIN BALDWIN PARK CONNECTSWITH ORANGE COUNTY’S CADY WAY TRAIL