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contents 01 urban art installation
13 travel: cincinnati-chicago
02 main street development
14 Urban Counterpart blog
03 transit-oriented development
15 3-D conceptual
04 city of covington: internship
16 infographics
05 city of cincinnati: internship 06 international development 07 community park 08 capstone study 09 writing sample 10 travel: amsterdam 11 travel: brazil 12 travel: barcelona
urban art installation As part of the Art in the Market program, this service-learning project hosted the design and construction of two permanent installations with the help of students from Hughes High School. The pieces were installed at the DAAP College building at the University and in the historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. Both installations are pop-up strategies meant to present their environments in different perspectives. In Over-The-Rhine the installation takes the form of multi-colored planter box and wall fixture with mini-birdhouses. While beautifying the alley it also emphasizes the connection from the neighborhood to nearby Findlay Market.
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The aim of this studio was to produce proposals aimed at recapturing the nostalgic charm of one the last small railroad towns in the country and boost economic development. I prepared initial analytic diagrams for circulation, open space, block and grid sizes as well as a strategy for treating infill and streetscaping along a major entry route into La Grange from the highway.
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City of Covington: Internship
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City of Cincinnati: Internship
This project researched the function and deisgn of casinos through visual analysis and the use of existing municipal codes in anticipation for the construction of the Horseshoe casino in Cincinnati. Emphasis was placed on urban design priniciples such as open space, setbacks, sidewalks, parking and architectural detail such as massing and streetwalls. The team consisted of three planning students and one architecture student. The Horseshoe casino is now an anchor in the urban rennaisance occurring in Downtown Cincinnati.
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international Development: Recife, Brazil The redevelopment of the Dantas Barreto commercial corridor and environs was a collaborative project between the University of Cincinnati School of Planning, the City of Recife, and students from the Federal University of Pernambuco. We were tasked with designing improvements to address various issues found within and around the corridor incuding formal and informal commercial development, tourism planning, circulation, and waste management. I worked in teams and individually on SWOT analysis, art and cultural research for tourism programming and proposal diagramming and writeup.
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Community park I was asked by a colleague, who at the time, worked for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky to do a rendering for a community park space in Avondale, Cincinnati. The space would include a walking path, raised garden beds and a pagoda. Work on the park has begun thanks in part to funding from Chase Bank and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. The realization of this park would represent an achievment for an urban neighborhood that previously lacked vital open space.
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capstone STUDY
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What began as a basic exploration of poverty in Montana, USA revealed a narrative of injustice and inter-generational poverty which plagues the Native Amercian communities within the state. With deep traditional spiritual and physical connections to the land, this group continues to face challenges from a lack of resources and the inability to fully practice their traditional way of life. My study investigated the opportunity for reconciling community planning with Native American culture in an attempt to reduce poverty and bolster economic development.
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zoning for prostitution in Amsterdam: research paper How can Amsterdam better plan for sex in the city? This was the question raised in Over-the-Red Light District, a presentation hosted by the ARCAM Amsterdam Centre for Architecture. I completed a research paper on just how exactly Amsterdam caters for sex and sex workers within its historic centre. A look at the history of prosititution and the bleek future it might face if city administration adopts a new plan to gentrify the neighborhood and eliminate the image of prostittuion.
A moral region as defined by Robert Park from the Chicago School, is one in which people and activities otherwise seen as antisocial and amoral are more or less accepted (Park, 1952). Thus prostitution and other activities such as homeless shelters, drug users, bars, night clubs, parking lots are typical elements of the moral region (Aalbers & Sabat, 2012) In re-envisioning a street-oriented approach for the Red Light the idea is to relocate some of the sex uses to mostly vacant upper floors freeing up space for new and diversified uses on the ground floors (ARCAM, 2011). The introduction of residential and cultural uses are also planned in addition to new commercial uses with the expectation that the influx of new functions will also encourage diverse groups to not just visit but live there breaking up the homogenous image of the Red Light tourist. 09
travel: amsterdam The words ‘simply stunning’ can only begin to describe my feelings about this city. After hearing so many great things about the Netherlands and Amsterdam in particular I jumped at the opportunity for an exchange study at the University of Amsterdam. Being the number 1 bicycling city in the world, this culture gives Amsterdammers and visitors alike the chance to explore and experience this layered city in a way which only few other cities compare. This freedom made for endless treks not just to classes but also to the city’s many markets, cafes, clubs, parks, museums and districts. While enrolled in the University of Amsterdam’s College of Social Sciences subjects of history, culture, architecture, planning, religion, politics, prostitution and drugs presented the city in new perspectives and gave new meaning to urban form and function. The simplicity of the Dutch lifestyle is underlayed by centuries of engineering and design knowledge. As a city Amsterdam is not only physically beautiful being traversed by its many canals facing well-preserved architecture but also performs extremely well on social equity issues among its residents. Whether it be through high quality social housing, a diverse arts and culture scene or simply accommodating otherwise marginalized behaviors, this city has a place for everyone.
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travel: Brazil The sights, smells and energy of Recife reminded me very much of my own native country of Trinidad and Tobago. Tropical countries with vibrant peoples that even share similar Carnival street celebrations. Conversely, it was also a stark contrast being surrounded by Portuguese speakers, sampling the indigneous cuisine and immersing myself in the rhythm of the Brazilian culture. As part of the Summer Field School in Sustainability, I was part of a team of students and professors who traveled to Recife as consultants to design proposals for an InterAmerican Development Bank-funded project aimed at redeveloping a major corridor in the city plagued by problems of transportation, sustainability, a large informal commercial population and waste management. The scene in the city and along the corridor could have very well been one out of Trinidadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many small towns. Outside Recife, I had the opportunity to visit other cities and towns including Pipa, Salvador and Arcoverde. Each of these places offered something different and unique. Arcoverdeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sao Joao festival is an event not to be forgotten boasting days of local music, folk dancing and costumes underneath tents. After having seen what some of Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smaller cities had to offer I am certain that cities such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro will be nothing short of amazing.
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travel: BArcelona Visiting Barcelona meant the realization of a major dream of mine. The Catalan city famous for its football, art, culture, food and architecture is also known for being a leader in urbanism. From above, the city’s grid-like form of Cerda’s ‘Eixample’ expansion was unmistakeable. Though massive in scale Barcelona simultaenously felt quite intimate in any one of its many districts. Getting around the city was also not a problem with its ubiquitous bikeshare system and reliable rail system. If you are prepared for a little exercise, it is also quite walkable. Although I spoke no Catalan, I felt in touch with the pulse of the city. There is definitely an energy in Barcelona which can be felt from the Camp Nou football stadium to La Rambla to its pulsating disoctecques. The city’s soul is also reflected in its architecture, most notably from Gaudi, art, design and religion. Being there I sensed a strong sense of pride among the people that you were visiting one of the hippest cities in the world. Given the opportunity I would definitely visit Barcelona again as there remains much more to discover.
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travel: CIncinnati/Chicago My travel experiences would not be complete without mentioning the city I called home for 4+ years during my studies. Over the course of my education at UC, I serendipitously witnessed the urban evolution of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown neighborhoods. As a planning student, I witnessed this emerging, conscious urbanism in all its forms: a stronger bicycle movement, greater interest in living and working downtown from the creative class and young professionals, steady growth and redevelopment in historic neighborhoods such as Over-The-Rhine, the Banks riverfront redevelopment and the streetcar intiative. The collective effort of private developers, urban activists, investors, a dynamic Planning department, the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Design college, companies and an engaged public all continue to build the Queen City making it one of the most dynamic and desirable regions in the country today. Cincinnati has an excellent role model to the north in form of Chicago. The windy city has overcome a checkered past to become one of the most attractive metropolitan regions in the US. Although still battling issues of marginalization and blight on its south side, Chicago is working hard at becoming one of the most sustainable and liveable cities in the country. Its history, diversity and neighborhoods make it an obvious choice for young and vibrant who have dreams of the city.
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The URBAN COUNTERPART spotlights the stories of places and regions less talked about in the global conversation on urbanism. What do these places look like? Are they rapidly urbanizing? Do they have an urban agenda? How are their existing cities performing? What are their challenges and opportunities? Are they in fact growing, stagnant or dying? Such questions help in understanding these places, what they aspire to be and how they fit into the larger, global conversation on urbanism. Fascinated by stories of how major cities around the world have and continue to develop, I found something to be missing in my frequent encounters with urbanism blogs. As a young urbanist with Caribbean roots but global experiences, I find myself at the intersection of a major discussion on global urbanism and with this blog I hope to help share the stories of our lesserknown urban counterparts.
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3-d conceptual I produced these images using Google Sketch Up for a stakeholder consultation on the possible introduction of Form-Based Codes while woring for the Town and Country Planning Division in Trinidad and Tobago. (March 2014)
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InfoGraphics I produced these inforgraphics using data from the census and other reports as part of a larger report on conditions in Portof-Spain, Trinidad. This report formed part of a regeneration strategy for a blighted district within the City. (December 2014)
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