DESIGN PORTFOLIO Anna Maria Levytska urban planner & designer
+1 416.856.1071 anna.levytska@edu.uwaterloo.ca
TABLE OF CONTENTS cv 6
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about me & curriculum vitae
community design studio part I: site analysis
linkitch community design studio part II: site design
16 work experience selected graphics and figures from previous work terms
personal photography
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development competition victory soya mills silos property
education
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University of Waterloo | Class of 2020 Honours Urban & Regional Planning, Bachelor of Environmental Studies ++ Land Development Planning & Urban Design Specializations
work experience Fall 2018 | City of Mississauga | Active Transportation Assistant
++ Researched and drafted the first Bike Parking Design Guidelines to align with the goals and objectives of the Cycling Master Plan and Official Plan ++ Assisted with the Waterfront Improvement Strategy which highlights potential areas for cycling infrastructure improvements along the multi-use trail ++ Conducted site visits and submitted work orders for pavement markings and signage related to cycling infrastructure and wayfinding improvements
Winter 2018 | BA Consulting Group Ltd. | Transportation Planner
++ Worked with traffic engineers, analysts and planners on several projects in Toronto and assisted with Traffic Impact Studies, Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments ++ Conducted research and developed graphics for reports and public meetings ++ Organized and executed traffic surveys and other project-related field work such as existing conditions assessments and field measurements
Spring 2017 | Metrolinx | Construction Supervisor Student
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++ Worked alongside engineers to review project status and produced site reports ++ Attended meetings and took minutes for projects along the Stouffville and Milton GO Corridors related to regional service upgrades ++ Developed an understanding of current and planned infrastructure projects related to Regional Express Rail (RER) expansion
projects Ongoing | Secure Bike Storage, University of Waterloo
++ Assisted in the proposal of a covered, limited access bike cage on campus ++ Studied the feasibilty of several potential sites and collected data on bike turnover and occupancy rates of several existing bike rack locations
Spring 2017 | NAIOP Sixth Annual Development Challenge
Technical Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop ArcGIS
SketchUp Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD QGIS
Personal Detail-oriented Creative Teamwork Critical Thinking
Interests Urban Design Data Visualization Graphic Design
contact info 2558 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto, ON +1 416 856 1071
anna.levytska@edu.uwaterloo.ca Anna Maria Levytska
My name is Anna and I am a 4th year urban planning student with an interest in how cities move and interact. Outside of class, my interests lie in graphic design. I am constantly seeking inspiration and opportunities to apply my creativity to develop great public spaces.
portfolio - about me
skills & interests
hello!
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++ Collaborated with a team of students from various disciplines to submit a written proposal for a waterfront heritage redevelopment in Toronto ++ Studied the planning opportunities and constraints of the site and designed to maximize the space
Urban Design Studio: Sensory Experiences Anna Levytska & Hatim Jafferjee
In this third year urban design course students were challenged with redeveloping the site around Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener, ON.
skills demonstrated:
++ Problem Solving ++ Creative Analysis ++ Layout Design ++ Information Synthesis ++ Urban Design Theory Application
For the first part of the course, our team was assigned the task of analyzing the sensory experiences of the Site: touch, taste, sound, smell and sight. The Site was divided into zones for simplicity and multiple site visits, both day and night, were conducted to see the effect it had on our perception of 4 the environment. After several research and brainstorming sessions, our analysis included a series of diagrams to visually display the information. The following pages showcase samples from the final report submission.
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Introduction
Experience is the Underdeveloped sense Dominant sense that is Experience of textures Sense captures not only combination of multiple that is emotionally rich and highly complex and relies usually found by walking what is in front of us, but senses which leaves an impression of a on space, distance, colour, and on various all The around. Informationfollowing report provides a sensory analysis of the existing area surrounding Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener, Ontario. The five senses all contribute to sitting the place. textural surfaces. perception and experience of good urban design.1 The report shape, will analyze howand eachcontrast sense is stimulated on the site poor however has a strongof a place and are a critical to the development through aconnection. series of maps, photographs and graphics and will conclude by providing overall opportunities and gradients. recommendations for further design. emotional
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The focus area was divided into three zones for data collection. Zone 1 represents the mixed residential neighbourhood, Zone 2 covers the Fairview Park Mall area and Zone 3 covers the stretch of retail along Fairway Road South.
Several site visits were done to collect information about the site during various times of the day including a site visit at night.
Following the site visits, data was analyzed and articulated, through qualitative and quantitative analysis of the experience of each of the five human senses. The findings have been gathered and presented in this report.
1. May 8, 2018 > 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2. May 11, 2018 > 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3. May 18, 2018 > 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4. May 20, 2018 > 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Transect Map
One of the analysis techniques was a transect map across the Site to visually convey the noise and smells experienced. Building typologies were also included to show the gradient change. Collaborated with group member on this diagram.
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Noise is an all-surrounding sense which has significant influences on how we experience a place. The noise analysis was the only sense in which the data could have been quantitatively measured and the results are summarized in the following maps. At each point where the measurement was taken, the type of noise was also recorded and is shown as well.
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Map classifying noise by duration- continuous noise included vehicles along roads and highways and temporary noise was experienced only when freight trains passed the southern part of the Site.
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Map quantifying noise levels across various parts of the Site in the evening. Noise was also identified based on what was the predominant sound at the time of measurement.
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ious parts of the Site during the day. Noise was also identified based the time of measurement.
night time noise
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Night Time Noise
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Urban Design Studio: LinKitch
linkitch skills demonstrated:
++ Site Visits and Analysis ++ Problem Solving ++ Creative Design ++ Layout Design ++ Urban Design Theory
Anna Levytska, Rachel Rauser, Hatim Jafferjee, Sierra Horton, Annie Yang
The second portion of the course revolved around a detailed community design process which included throughout analyses, visual communication and presentation. This process involved many iterations and feedback was incorporated each time to produce the final design. Our team name, Logam, means balance which our team tried to achieve with our goals and objectives. Some features of the Site include: ++ new proposed streets to provide relief from major arterials; ++ pedestrian plazas for gathering; ++ increased bike routes; ++ residential towers above the existing mall; and ++ converting Kingsway Dr into a woonerf.
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The following pages showcase samples from the final report submission.
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“The vision for this redevelopment proposal is to transform the Fairway Road community to be a diverse, accessible, and sustainable place for visitors and residents to enjoy year round. By incorporating innovative urban design elements, the site will meet Kitchener’s growth targets while leading the way for future development, becoming a thriving destination hub that will be functional, prosper economically, and foster resiliency.” s
Climate Change & Sustainability Public Realm Improvements Community Development Economic Prosperity Mobility & Accessibility
The axonometric on the right shows how each of Kevin Lynch’s city elements were considered when designing a residential neighbourhood and plaza by the LRT Station.
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Community Design Pillars
Site Renders
Bus Transit Circulation
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Collaborated with group members to create perspective renders showing improvements to existing mall entrance and trail running along the LRT alignment.
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Structural Diagram showing the existing and proposed bus transit circulation on the Site. A series of diagrams where also made to show pedestrian and cycling circulation, massing, land uses and building uses proposed on the Site.
Site Plan
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Final design for LinKitch shown in the Site Plan which shows the proposed buildings in white. Our team collaborated on efforts to complete this map to a high degree of accuracy.
NAIOP Development Challenge Anna Levytska, Tess Hoover, Lizel Shabudin, Addy Locaylocay
During my first work placement I participated in a development competition with several students from various academic backgrounds.
skills demonstrated:
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Overall, our main initiative was to design the site such that it fosters a vibrant and diverse public space, incorporating the waterfront and heritage structure, that can readily adapt to the future ahead.
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LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
Rather than focusing our design on one singular development typology, we went forward with a variety - each organized throughout the site in a thoughtful and deliberate way. Every section of our site holds its own distinct
Our proposal for a multi-use complex included: ++ a residential tower & podium with an exterior green roof terrace; E IN LIN ++ a community centre; O TRA AST G E E R ESHO ++ a vertical garden &LAKmarketplace forY SWA PRES R EX E IN gathering; and D GAR ++ retail space along active streets. The following pages showcase samples from the final report submission.
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL
Hence : The Multiuse Complex
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++ Adobe Illustrator & InDesign ++ Critical Thinking ++ Local Policy & Development Research ++ Collaboration & Teamwork
The challenge was to redevelop a waterfront property with existing heritage silos in the former East York part of Toronto. Teams were required to work within the contraints of the actual site and follow policies and land use regulations accordingly.
Given the large-scale of our site, our group decided to broaden our programmatic intentions for the proposed development. This means, building
Areas within a 10 min walk of the Site
Top (left): Goals and objectives for the design- public enjoyment, connectivity, technology and profit. Top (right): Simplified context map showing the preliminary land use distribution across the Site. Bottom: Pedestrian shed map showing accessible areas within a 10min walking distance.
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A 3D model of the proposed development highlighting the various land uses proposed. The arches in the podium create an inviting entrance to the central promenade that runs through the Site. There is ample green roof space which can be accessed by both residents and commercial space users. The commercial podium will offer several retail and restaurant options for people visiting the eastern waterfront in Toronto.
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By combining the benefits of the waterfront, the proximity to downtown and the heritage of the silos structure, the vision for our team was to create a new and diverse community within the City.
BA Consulting Group Ltd.
skills demonstrated:
++ Adobe Illustrator & InDesign ++ Research & Information Synthesis
One project I was involved in was a series of maps for the Ontario Heritage Trust highlighting bike routes and amenities nearby specified heritage buildings. The project was part of a larger initiative to encourage locals and tourists to visit the designated areas. Another project I worked on was the redevelopment proposed on southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West in Toronto. I was tasked with researching current and future site conditions from transit networks, pedestrian networks to cycling routes. To supplement technical reports, I created maps and diagrams to display relevant information.
Street Yonge
During my four month placement with BA Group I was able to get exposure to various transportation-related studies and assessments within the Greater Toronto Area.
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The following pages showcase samples from both projects, respectively.
Toronto Context
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Context map for all heritage properties included in the Toronto study.
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Enoch Turner Schoolhouse 106 Trinity Street, Toronto LEGEND
Cultural Centre
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Infrastructure
Bike Route
Recreation Centre
Waterfront Trail & Great Trail
Cultural Centre
Bike Share Station
Sample of the type of research and deliverable required for each site- cycling routes and key destinations were highlighted.
Top: Map showing travel distances within 45min from the Bloor-Dundas West Site along with existing and planned transit networks. Bottom: Map showing pedestrian context including walking distances and key destinations within the vicinity of the Site.
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Designated Bike Routes Monument / Attraction
The following photos were taken during recent trips. I am interested in exploring new urban and natural environments and learning about how humans shape their environments.
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Lviv & Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine: August 2016
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Banff, Jasper & Calgary, Alberta: August 2018
thank you! +1 416.856.1071 anna.levytska@edu.uwaterloo.ca