Design Portfolio Alexander Simmons . (734) 645.8466 . simmona9@gmail.com
Education University of Michigan
M.U.D., Master of Urban Design
2011
University of Michigan
2010
University of Michigan
2008
M.U.P., Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Alexander Simmons
1151 Sabron Dr. East Lansing, MI., 48823 simmona9@gmail.com (734) 645.8466
B.A., History
Experience LSL Planning, Inc.
2011
ARUP
2010
Planning Assistant Intern
Downtown Detroit Partnership
2010
Birchler Arroyo Associates Inc.
2009
Project Assistant Intern
Michigan State University Student Leader of Building Operations
Skills Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Flash) Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) AutoDesk (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit) ArcGIS 9.2 & 9.3 (XMap 7) Google SketchUp SPSS
2007
Table of Contents
PIC Astoria
Gentrification Analysis
Manzanas de Alb
Urban Design
Urban Planning
Developing a new East River waterfront for the borough of Queens, NYC.
Involves examining the phenomenon of gentrification over time in Chicago, Illinois.
Urban Design
Our final Urban Design stu project conducted from Ros Argentina.
Ra culture [kuhl-cher], noun, verb : the sum total of ways of liv ing built up by a group of human beings and transmitted from one generation to another. source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/culture
Byker Wall Urban Planning
Graphically analyzing and depicting a planning development in Newcastle, England
Rainier Crossing
One of the central themes of the design of Rainier Crossing remains on focusing and building on existing elements of a community and find what has worked in the past to help forge and ULI/Gerald D. Hinescommunity. Competition shape a more prosperous and successful Located at an important cultural, economic, and social nexus of Seattle, Rainier Crossing to comincorporate any fundamental A two week real estate andattempts design elements of human culture and shape these elements in such a way so as to foster a more peition focused in Seattle, Washington. liveable, diverse, and locally-owned atmosphere that ultimately develops into a better community These fundamental elements include organizing various transportation elements – such as buses, light-rail, buses, and pedestrians – and shaping them into a model hierarchy that
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Bridging the City
Examining Detroit
Urban Design
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Redeveloping a former General Motors brownfield site in Flint, Michigan.
Employed for a one year, business organizing initiative along East Jefferson Ave. in Detroit, Michigan.
Fuller Rd. TOD
Water Clusters
Washtenaw TOD
Urban Design
Architecture
Urban Planning
Constructing a transportation center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Sustainable reconfiguration of suburban Round Rock, Texas.
Creating a Transit-Oriented Development in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Bridging the City | Flint.Michigan A City Divided
Bridging the City
Individual Project | Urban Design Fall 2010 | University of Michigan
Typical Housing Typology
2 Northwest Flint
Abstract This project involved incorporating abandoned General Motors factories and developing a project that would not only be successful by itself, but to help connect the spatial, economic, and racial divide that exists between the northwest and southeast portions of the city. The primary focus behind this design includes: (1) Creating a model neighborhood, (2) Building on existing cultural and educational amenities, and, (3) Promoting connections across the city through these abandoned neighborhoods. Each objective possesses a unique quality that helps to advertise the authenticity of the city while promoting a sustainable future for the community in terms of a neighborhood vision that successfully bridges the city.
Downtown/Southern Flint
= Uninhabited Areas
Land Use Massing Model
Tools AutoCAD, Google Sketchup 7, Adobe Photoshop, GIS ArcMap 9.3
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Demolished Buildings
Preserved Buildings
Pedestrian Paths
Green Space
Parking
Site Plan Before
Street Circulation
Waterfront Boardwalk
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Byker Wall | Newcastle.United Kingdom Individual Project | Urban Planning Fall 2009 | University of Michigan Abstract The objective of this academic assignment lay in picking an urban development anywhere in the world and find a way to analyze that space from a graphical standpoint. My choice was the Byker Development located in Newcastle, England and designed by Ralph Erskine. One unique aspect of this project is that it represents a good model for using community and social planning techniques. One challenge of this project was finding ways of analyzing Byker Wall in a way that will portray an accurate image of the development. For instance the system diagrams (located on the right) portray a district that is dominated by residential buildings, possessing a variety of open spaces not correlated with the tree canopy, and a place where pedestrian and automobile uses are functionally separated.
Tools AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Housing
Pedestrian Path
Highway
Byker Wall
Parking Lot
Parking
Type A
Access Ped/Bicycle Road Path
Plaza
Type B
Parking
Parking Lot
Plaza
Type C
Community Space
Plaza
Byker Wall
Parking
Highway
Building Types
Building Types
Residential
Circulation
Social Uses
Commercial
Circulation
Roads
Sub-Roads
Green Space
Green Space
Open Space
Tree Canopy
Parking Lot
Ped. Paths
PIC Astoria | Astoria.NYC
PIC Astoria
Group Project | Urban Design Fall 2010 | University of Michigan Abstract The objective of this project was to develop the waterfront of the East River in the NYC borough of Queens. Located in th eneighborhood of Astoria, our task was to re-imagine a long-neglected waterfront that stands in stark contrast to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The title of the project, PIC Astoria, serves as an acronym that reflects our priorities of: (1) Preserving the existing neighborhood qualities, (2) Integrating the existing residents and neighborhoods within immediate proximity to the site, and (3) Connecting surrounding sections of New York to the site such as Manhattan's Upper East Side, the Bronx and the rest of Queens via a new aerial tram and water taxi system. The first two pages of this project shows our groups' collaborative effort, while the next two display my individual work for my specific focus area..
Tools Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 9.3), AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Google Sketchup 7, AutoDesk 3ds Max Streets Before
Streets After
FG Before
FG After
Land Use
Density
Park Centers
Phasing
Site Plan
Site in Context
Focus Area
= New Buildings
PIC Astoria | Astoria.NYC Group Project (Individual Work) | Urban Design Fall 2010 | University of Michigan
Site Plan Preliminary Sketch
Abstract The following illustrates my contributions to PIC Astoria. The intention of my focus area was to create a neighborhood nexus that would serve as a transitional gateway between the redeveloped waterfront and the existing interior neighborhoods. An emphasis on connnectivity was realized, which included reintroducing the East River ferry crossing as well as instituting an aerial tram system (similar to the Roosevelt tram) that would connect to the 2nd Ave. subway. The Two Coves Community Garden would be rebuilt adjacent to the central plaza at more than double its original size. Finally, the Astoria low-income housing development to the immediate east of the project will be integrated with the new plaza in an effort to create a diverse, socio-economic mix of people properly reflecting the cultural mix of Queens, NYC.
Tools
Plazas
Ped. Paths
Sidewalks
Roads
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 9.3), AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Google Sketchup 7, AutoDesk 3dsMax Focus Area
Section Looking East
Looking East Into Plaza
Preliminary Analysis
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Aerial Tram & Water Taxi Network
Land Use
View from Two Coves Plaza
Gentrification Analysis | Chicago.Illinois Group Project | Urban Planning Winter 2009 | University of Michigan Abstract A GIS Project accomplished at the University of Michigan, the goal of this project was to focus on measuring and examining the phenomenon of gentrification. Requiring the use of Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and ArcMap 9.3, the focus of our group was to create an independent analysis that would initially identify elements that might influence the process of gentrification in the City of Chicago. After initially evaluating factors impacting gentrification, our next steps included determing the pattern and speed of gentrification throughout the city over a ten year time period. The following maps show our group's gentrification analysis as well as examining how other "fixed" elements (such as roads, parks, universities, grocery stores) might have accelerated or hastened the gentrifying pace. This required using large geoddatabases to evaluate Chicago from a Census Block Group level, and then devising a system to categorize and interpret what our group saw as influencing factors. Conclusions of this project determined that health care centers, universities, sport stadiums, and cultural venues appear to possess a strong correlation with gentifying elements while other factors such as roads and grocery stores have a minimal effect.
Tools Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 9.3), Microsoft Excel, SPSS
ULI/Gerald D. Hines Competition | Seattle.Washington Team 0752
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Rainier Crossing culture [kuhl-cher], noun, verb
: the sum total of ways of liv ing built up by a group of human beings and transmitted from one generation to another. source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/culture
Phase I
s. bayview st.
regional contexts
n. beacon hill industrial district
mt baker r.c
daycare rainier commons
true value hardware
section A A
j hendrix way jefferson park
columbia city
parking structure s. lendet st.
rite aid
rainier crossing
s. mcclellan st.
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senior housing
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metro bus route
transit
view of rainier crossing -
mt. baker sound transit station
major street
Phase III - 383 Housing Units 51 Affordable Housing Units (13.4%) 21 Very-Low Affordable Housing - Retail: 29, 696 Sq. Ft. - Office: 140,642 Sq. Ft. - Green Space: 8,465 Sq. Ft. - Community Space: 19,054 Sq. Ft. - Parking: 106,460 Sq. Ft.
Develop the rest of the residential plots on the west side of Rainier Ave. behind the street-level retail.
Finish constructing a two-story -park ing garage with green roof inorder to accommodate new parking as well as the existing QFC Grocery.and Rite Aid.
Tract #94 Tract #95 53% 14% 5% 19%
pedestrian circulation
401 Parking Spaces
31% 12% 5% 42%
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starbucks
vehicle circulation
transit overpass
site
aerial view of rainier crossing
Primarily constructing larger 2-to-4 bedroom units next to Rainier -Com mons.
mt. baker bus station
sound transit light rail
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pedestrian path
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Tract #101 Legend : Site Focus : Census Tract : Caucasian
26% 14% 22% 35%
: African-American : Hispanic
commercial
low-rise residential
mixed use
high-rise residential low-rise mixed use institution
institutional open spaces parking structure
parking plan
low-rise commercial
land use
building type
street layout
residential
existing street existing alley new street new alley
low level parking parking structure surface parking street parking
figure ground (after)
: Asian
figure ground (before)
cultural center
Tract #1 40% 25% 10% 24%
environmental sustainablity
urban
Finish Developing the Urban Grid on the east side of Rainier Ave.
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install a green roof. Other elements include pervious paving, taking advantage of solar angles for buildings, and using the valley-style topography of the site.
- 859 Residential Units 101 Affordable Housing (11.6%) 40 Very-Low Affordable Housing - Retail: 48,806 Sq. Ft. - Office: 34,242 Sq. Ft. - Green Space: 78,079 Sq. Ft. - Community Space: 30,000 Sq. Ft. - Parking: 130,708 Sq. Ft. 503 Parking Spaces
borders bookstore
ave
sustainable
- Tran Begin & complete all TOD elements including Sound sit Pedestrian Bridge, Bike Sharing Station, Senior Hous ing, Zipcar Platform, and enhanced Mt Baker Bus Station.
Phase II
interstate freeway
This design attempts to incorporate bioswale and stormwater management technologies into the implementation plan in a way that is not only environmentally sustainable but able for the project as well. An example would be the installation of blue roofs throughout the site, which is not only an effective slow drainage tool
Primary objective is to create a boulevard along Rainier Ave. and redevelop that corridor in order to create a urban, walkable section and slow down traffic. Also, develop existing QFC, Riteaid, and Hardware Retail stores on south side of Rainier. Community Buildings such as daycare, skill center, and community center undergo construction.
qfc grocery store
bicycle station / gym
Rainier Crossing is bordering three zip codes that boast some of the most diverse citizens in the entire U.S. Our design focuses on bringing this diverse group of people together in hoping to create a cultural mecca. In creating a job skill center as well as a community center and senior housing, our design attempts to meet the needs of the future without compromising the needs of the present community.
Construct Green Corridor Through out Urban Block Site
cultural center
sound transit light rail
neighborhood
- 1,245 Residential Units 158 Affordable Housing (12.7%) 63 Very-Low Affordable Units 60 Senior Housing Units - Retail: 205,030 Sq. Ft. - Office: 89,069 Sq Ft. - Green Space: 95,400 Sq. Ft. - Community Space: 154,450 Sq. Ft. - Parking: 440,845 Sq. Ft. 1718 Parking Spaces
skill center
rain
transportation Located between North Beacon Hill and Mt. Baker, Rainier Crossing wants to bridge connections in order to bring these two communities together. Creating a successful neighborhood TOD exisitng residents as well as commuters remains a central goal for Rainier Crossing. This is done by creating a bike sharing station, zipcar lot, pedestrian bridge to Sound Transit and Mt. Baker Bus Station; where all elements are within immediate proximity of each other.
district heating facility
martin luther king jr. way
These fundamental elements include organizing various transportation elements – such as buses, light-rail, buses, and pedestrians – and shaping them into a model hierarchy that efficiently supports the neighborhood and aids in creating a vibrant neighborhood T.O.D. Another aspect involves transforming the primary big-box suburban characteristics of the site to create a more urban, walkable location that can accommodate pedestrians as well as automobiles. A third aspect involves taking into account the needs of the existing neighborhood by creating an atmosphere that will foster a stronger regional context and identity. Finally, it is the goal and belief of this project that the building blocks of a successful community lie in not only satisfying the needs of the present but planning for the needs of the 21st century Seattle citizen. With this in mind, Rainier Crossing has implemented a variety of sustainable initiatives such as blue roofs, stormwater management techniques, solar water heating methods, and pervious pavement to promote a stronger, healthier, and responsible place that’s anticipating the needs of its future residents.
staples
atlantic
s. waite st.
vehicle / public transportation circulation
One of the central themes of the design of Rainier Crossing remains on focusing and building on existing elements of a community and find what has worked in the past to help forge and shape a more prosperous and successful community. Located at an important cultural, economic, and social nexus of Seattle, Rainier Crossing attempts to incorporate any fundamental elements of human culture and shape these elements in such a way so as to foster a more liveable, diverse, and locally-owned atmosphere that ultimately develops into a better community
international district
view of mt baker sound transit station -
community
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blue roof
urban block
One large priority involves breaking up existing - super blocks into manageable, pedestrian-oriented urban roads that aid in fostering a most vibrant street life . In addition, Rainier Crossing attempts to create a- suc cessful urban neighborhood that is walkable, liveable, and accessible to the adjacent neighborhoods.
puget sound way = Focus Area = New Potential Connections
view of rainier commons -
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martin luther king jr.way rainier ave.
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Alberdi Manzana | Rosario.Argentina Two-Person Project | Urban Design Winter 2011 | University of Michigan
Site Plan (1 : 2000 m)
Prominent Features
Abstract The challenges of this studio project, conducted in the Argentinian town of Rosario, involved researching the traditional structure of the old city, called the manzana, and re-imagining a new city structure that grows out of this traditional approach. Personal responsibilities included interpreting these past morphologies and developing a block concept that accurately depicts these forms in a new and innovative way. The first three pages of this portfolio represents my primary contributions to the project. The fourth page was predominantly completed by my architecture partner, Yan Zeng, whose responsibilities included rendering the Rhino model in addition to the site plans.
Trasnportation Corridors
Tools Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketchup 8, AutoCAD, Rhino Site Concept
Community Vision Green Space Network
Regional Map
Circulation Diagram
Street Grid
Block Concept
Design Guidelines (1) Originates with a 8 meter by 16 meter parcel
Fundamental Block Typolgoies
Using these block concepts and guidelines, two block typologies were conceived that reside on either side of Alberdi Avenue, the main boulevard dividing the site. Both of these block types are essentially the same form. One large difference between the two, however, is that Alberdi East possesses a higher density and smaller proportion of low-income housing units within the block while those on the western half are characterized with a lower density and a larger proportion of its units devoted to low-income housing.
Housing Anomalies
Alberdi West
Alberdi East
Statistics
Statistics
Maximum Height: 4 stories Available Social Housing Units: 136 Total # of Possible Units: 160 % of Potential Units: 80% Required Social Housing: 40% # of Units Required: 67
Maximum Height: 9 stories Available Social Housing Units: 120 Max. # of Possible Units: 320 % of Potential Units: 37.5% Required Social Housing: 20% # of Units Required: 64
(2) Maintain each parcel to have access to a public right of way.
Alley Access
Elevator core and staircase at the end of each residence.
Traditional Manzana
Buildings Diagram
Fundamental Units Standard 8 x 16 m Units
Typical Chorizo
Pedestrian Space
Interior Community Space
(3) Create a strong building facade that's facing the street and devoid of gaps.
Open Space Diagram
Parcels/Easement Diagram
Street Oriented Parcels
(4) Creating these "Mechanized Parcels" of Green Space.
Building Hierarchy
Regional Map (1: 4000 m)
Alberdi Manzana | Rosario.Argentina Alberdi West
Zoning Envelope
Max. Parcel Buildout
Land Use
Residential
Mixed-Use
Social Housing
Alberdi East
Zoning Envelope
Max. Parcel Buildout
Land Use
Residential
Mixed-Use
Social Housing
Looking North down Alberdi Ave.
Detailed Site Plan (1 : 750 m)
Perspective of Station Plaza
Aerial View
Pedestrian Mall Perspective
Fuller Rd. TOD | Ann Arbor. Michigan. Individual Project | Urban Design Summer 2010 | University of Michigan Abstract This Urban Design project consisted of locating and creating an ideal Transit-Oriented Development in Ann Arbor. The design of the site was based on factors such as availablity of city-owned land, the location of future bus and rail transportation systems, and the distribution of corresponding population densities in Ann Arbor. The site that was chosen located just off of Fuller Rd., inhabits a central part of the city that was chosen because of its proximity to the surrounding transportation and employment infrastructure. The first half of this assignment consisted of analyzing the City of Ann Arbor while the second portion consisted of building an appropriate mass model that had a primary focus on transportation. The final design included a semi-dense development that would not only serve the city's tranportation needs but integrate itself with the existing Ann Arbor Green Trails' system.
Tools AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 9.3), Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Ann Arbor Sketch
Ann Arbor Dwelling Units/Acre
Figure Ground
Counties Involved
: (0-7 DU/Acre) Not able to support mass transportation. : (7-9 DU/Acre) Able to support a local bus line (30 - 60 min)..
: (9-12 DU/Acre) Able to support a trolley or tram. : (12-15 DU/Acre) Able to support a light-rail or subway service. Site Plan
: (>15 DU/Acre) Able to support a local bus line (15 min. or fewer).
Regional Rail Center
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Howell
WA LLY
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Ann Arbor
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Fuller Rd. TOD | Ann Arbor.Michigan Fuller Rd. Site Location
Current Bus and Rail Transit
Forecasting Potential Stations for the WALLY Commuter Train
WALLY Line
Highways
Developed Land by 2030 = Site Location
Developed Land Lynch Analysis of Ann Arbor
West Hall Sketch
Cities
Counties
= Potential WALLY Stations
Physical Model
Site Plan
North-South Section Looking West 0
UM Hospital
50
100
200 Feet
Elevated Walkway
Commuter Rail
Building
Central Atrium
Building
Fuller Rd
Building
Shallow Pond/Ice Rink
Nature Path
Park
Water Clusters | Round Rock.Texas Two-Person Project | Architecture Winter 2010 | University of Michigan
Network of Clusters
Round Rock Context
Abstract The objective of this project focused on re-developing the city of Round Rock, Texas. As the epitome of the suburban ideal, this Graduate Architecture studio was focused on re-distributing the spatial configuration of Round Rock in a more sustainble way. In pairs, our studio was responsible for looking at issues of water, agriculture, corporative influence, transportation, and open space in an effort to transform an exurban city like Round Rock into a more efficient, green, and ultimately sustainable 21st-century community. My partner and I were responsible for creating a more water-efficient environment within certain sections of Round Rock than what be typical in central Texas. In using topography, our pair determined that by taking into account creative stormwater retrieval techniques and innovative ways of harvesting potable water, we could in effect create independent "water clusters." The size and maturity of these clusters would be determined by the hierarchical position and availability of water within its respective network. Determinant factors such as density, green space, available built space, size, and artificial pervious/impervious surface were important in determing the size and shape of each cluster. The work displayed on the right includes my contribution to the assignment (with the exception of the group model) that focuses more on spatial land use issues while my partner focuses on the building typologies within these clusters.
Tools AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Rhinoceros 3d
Area of Improvement
Legend Reservoirs: Round Rock City Limits: Watersheds: Water Communities: Street Grid: Water Infrastructure Pipes: Major: Minor:
1 Acre Plots
2000 Liters
Current Water System in Round Rock
Figure Ground
Round Rock Water Systems
Water Cluster
Water Clusters | Round Rock.Texas Water Cluster Including Infrastructure
Low-Density Community
High-Density Community
12’
36”
Examining Detroit | Detroit.Michigan Individual Work | Urban Planning/EJCC 2009 | University of Michigan/DDP
Vision of Cass Ave.
City of Detroit
Examining Midtown
Zoning
Abstract The following is a collection of projects done over a span of two years involving the City of Detroit. These projects include various hand sketches and ArcGIS maps that was done at both an academic and professional level. The drawings on the left represent some of the work that I was assigned while working at the Downtown Detoit Partnership, while the work on the right is a collection of GIS maps that were completed while enrolled in the Urban Planning program. Furthermore, the work on the left represented my responsibilities at the Downtown Detroit Partnership that included providing preliminary research, photos, and maps for the East Jefferson Corridor Collaborative (EJCC). The drawings on the right represent a variety of GIS maps designed to show some of the challenges facing Detroit, which includes the lack of viable grocery stores, the overall lack of density, and the disproportionate percentage of personal income devoted to housing.
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Rails
Figure Ground of EJCC
Historic Districts
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Residential
Industrial
Neighborhoods Middle Woodward
Tools
Middle East Central Lower Woodward
Jeffries
Corktown
Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 9.3), Sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Commercial Schools/ Universities
Vacant Buildings of EJCC Highways
Underdeveloped Land (Source: SEMCOG.org.)
Logo Design
Upper East Central
Rosa Parks
Lower East Central Central Business District
Lynch Analysis of GM Riverfront Plaza
Distribution of Caucasians in SE Michigan
Percentage of Household Income Spent on Housing In Wayne County
Legend County City Urban Area
Density (pop./sq. mile) 0
Sketch of Belle Isle Conservatory
0 - 2,013 2,014 - 4,657 4,658 - 7,592 7,593 - 230,064
Legend Wayne County
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City of Detroit
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Detroit River US Interstate Hwy Source: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) www.semcog.org. U.S. 2000 Census Bureau Tigerfiles, www.arcdata.com. Accessed 7.19.10
Undeveloped Land
Block Groups Percent of Income Spent on Housing 0.0
Regional Analysis
0.1 - 15.7 15.8 - 20.9 21.0 - 32.5
The Social Region
Distribution of AfricanAmericans in SE Michigan
by Akshay Deshpande, Alexander Simmons, Xiaobo Zhao
32.6 - 50.1
Source: 2000 Census & ESRI website Created by: A. Simmons, 2/17/2009
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County City Urban Area
Density (pop./sq. mile) 0 0 - 2,013 2,014 - 4,657 4,658 - 7,592 7,593 - 230,064
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Washtenaw TOD | Ann Arbor.Michigan Group Project | Urban Planning Winter 2009 | University of Michigan Abstract This project focused on creating a Transit-Oriented Development for the City of Ann Arbor using vacant and abandoned land located on Washtenaw Ave. near the Arborland development. Organized into four-person teams, this project was the culmination of a month-long project for the Physical Planning Studio. As a part of the team, I was individually responsible for finding building surfaces on the internet and "painting" the sides of all the buildings in an effort to make the model look more realistic. My responsibilities also included the entire write-up of the project as well as rendering the model using V-Ray software. This project was immensely valuable to me in terms of the amount of team work required as well as the process of daily negotiations that helped to result in a unified project.
Tools Google SketchUp 7, V-Ray Software
Elevation Looking East
Circulation Pedestrian Circulation Was h
Land Use
(Two Lane Roads) = Pedestrian Crosswalk
Platt Rd
tena wA ve
Use Matrix
Elevation Looking South
Preliminary Analysis
Alexander Simmons
1151 Sabron Dr. East Lansing, MI., 48823 simmona9@gmail.com (734) 645.8466