Summer Intern Project 2015
SAM SQUIRES
KATIE HONNEYWELL
CHANTAL JAHN
CAROLYN KROKUS
ERIK BARTH
ELIAS KONSTANTINIDIS
RACHEL SARNIE
LAUREN ECKER
INES PENABAD
KATRINA STROPKAY
LILY YUAN
VICTOR ZHANG
Building on previous Gensler research, Town Square and Work in the City, we strived to design a residential community in Boston that would integrate different socioeconomic groups into one socially sustainable entity.
RESEARCH
Our mission is to invest in the workforce by: Stitching together disparate communities.
&
Incentivizing workforce housing development.
Profiles of the Workforce Recent Graduate
Young Couple
Working Family
Native Bostonian
Susie Ming
Alex and Sam
Lorenzo, Lily, Michael, Madeline
Jay Murray
Age: 22 Salary: $63,000
Age: 29 and 31 Salary: $48,000
Age: 45, 39, 10, 7 Salary: $75,000
Age: 25 Salary: $37,000
Occupation: Tech Startup
Occupation: Firefighter
Occupation: Teacher
Occupation: T-Operator
Activities: Track, Cooking
Activities: Painter, Music
Activities: Soccer, Violin
Activities: Boxing, Bars
Ideal Housing: “Private with
Ideal Housing: “Vibrant
Ideal Housing: “A place to
Ideal Housing: “Affordable,
access to community”
but not overwhelming”
put down roots and grow”
relevant, and accessible”
Boston Neighborhoods Boston is defined by a conglomoration of neighborhoods. Each Boston neighborhood is distinct in its location and culture. We structured our research around Boston neighborhoods to find an ideal location for workforce housing.
CHARLESTOWN
EAST BOSTON DOWNTOWN
ALLSTON
CHINATOWN BACKBAY BRIGHTON
FENWAY SOUTH END
LO N ME GWO DI OD CA L
SOUTH BOSTON
MISSION HILL
ROXBURY JAMAICA PLAIN
DORCHESTER ROSLINDALE WEST ROXBURY MATTAPAN
HYDE PARK
transportation density
median rent
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demographics
Research Priorities crime plan and vision
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Worked at home Car, truck, or van Bus or trolley Subway or elevated
12.% Railroad 1.2% Bicycle 9.1% Walked .4% Other
plan & vision
population
35,937
demographics
Education Level
Race
75.8% 11.1% 6.7% 4.6% 1.7%
8.5% < High School Grad 22.2% High School Grad 14.5% Some College 54.4% BA or higher
1.1% 0.1% 2.0% 2.2%
Worked at home Car, truck, or van Bus or trolley Subway or elevated
55.4% of the civilian population is unemployed.* 44.5% age 25-64 have some sort of college degree.
Railroad Bicycle Walked Other
Language Spoken at Home 66.8% 18.4% 08.2% 06.6%
English Only French Spanish Others
The housing mix includes small apartment buildings, single-family homes, public housing, and Boston’s traditional “triple-deckers”. Type
Status
Ownership/Residential Retail/Residential Industrial/Office Educational
Approved Submitted Approved Under Construction
12.7% 14.9% 20.7%
22,600 36 Median Age
crime
48.23
27.8% 12.1% 11.9%
<9 10-19 20-34
Number of Units:
26.6%
34.0%
8,385
6.7%
27.2%
33.6% < 15,000 13% 50,000-74,999 18.4% 15,000-24,999 7.7% 75,000-99,999 10.7% 25,000-34,999 6.2% 100,000-149,999 150,000+ 11.9% 35,000-49,999 3%
COMMUTE TIME
TRANSPORTATION 18+ MBTA Buses 1 Commuter Train 0 Commuter Parking Lot 2 MBTA Subway
52.7% < 29 min 35.5% 30-59 min 11.8% 60 min +
transportation
MBTA Jackson Square MBTA Roxbury Crossing ORANGE SILVER
MBTA Dudley Square MBTA Melnea Cass Blvd
Extremely diverse. Construction to rehab old housing as affordable units. New eco-friendly initiatives include E+ Housing, community gardens, and Boston’s first urban farm.
3% 16.5% Unemployed
AGE
Veteran
GENDER FOREIGN
77.6% Adults (18+) 9.5% Seniors 75.1-99% More Female 23.6%
11.2% White 51.8% Black 27.5% Hispanic 3.2% 2+ 6.3% Other
Roxbury Community College has around 3,000 students and offers free spiritual education besides Associates and certificate programs. 26.2% of 25+ in Roslindale are college-educated. “Dudley St Neighborhood Initiative”
plan & vision
5.5%
48,454
population
#8 #9
Ranks
31-50 person/acre 17,291 9,903
HOUSEHOLDS
per capita income $17,579
Ranks
BRA Zoning: Article 50
DENSITY
FAMILIES
median rent
transportation
4,365 crimes 100k people
of 12 for crime rate safety.
20,005
7.6% 9.4%
VACANT
OCCUPIED
$2,000
92.4% 14.7%
Owned 22.3% Rented 77.7%
East Boston has a diversity of tranportaion methods. With 5 subway station in the area, 45.6% of the residents commute to work while 40% use automobiles. Though not popular currently, there exists a ferry transportation system that some commuters use during the summmer, but it is more of a tourist attraction. The CoB along with private developers will pour in money to attempt to revitalize the ferry.
student influence plan & vision
population
32.7%
White
3.2% Black
52.9%
Hispanic
3.5% Asian
3.3%
$3,472
median rent
With 78% of the residents not enrolled in college at the time and with only 5.6% of the school bound kids attending college, the higher-education population doesn’t influence the demography in a major way. Most students int eh area are attending K-12. The majority of the population is the young, working class.
Some say that East Boston is Boston’s Brooklyn. With high demand for units both rental and owner, the housing market can go nowhere but up. When people talk about areas such as Jeffries Point, the thoughts of “cool and hip“ come to mind. The BRA has already approved of a large amount of projects within the area, one of which (6 New Street) is one bsoton’s top 10 real estate hubs in 2015. In conclusion up and coming area with a lot of housing demand
40,508
The median age of residents is 32.3 years old. Population has remain stable.
24.8% 30.8%
•
demographics student influence
population
33,311
35-64 65+
plan & vision
crime
32.6%
17.6%
15,854
9.4%
28.7%
housing
16,409
3.3%
13.4% 38.8%
Eclectic Blend of Housing Styles and Units
19 and under 20-34
37.4% 35-64 15.3% 65+
Number of Units:
37.8%
7.6%
2,114
3.9%
39.1%
11.7%
11.7%
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population
crime
Commute Time
Mode of Transportation
49.9% 39.9% 10.1%
4.4% 24.7% 14.4% 21.2%
0-29 min 30-59 min 60+
Worked at home Car, truck, or van Bus or trolley Subway or elevated
0.1% Railroad 3.8% Bicycle 25% Walked 6.5% Other
42.6%
of the population works in management, business, sciene and arts occupations
Education Level 12.8% 16.4% 9.6% 61.2%
< High School Grad High School Grad Some College BA or higher
59.9% White 11.6% Hispanic 4.6% Black 19.0% Asian 4.9% Other
Lies near both Harvard University and Boston University. Harvard lies in lower Allston (Havard Business School). Boston University lies on Commonwealth and Berklee College of Music. Lower Allston is almost owned by Harvard and they have plans to change it a lot. Uppwer Allston will have a new New Balance HQ. New Train station to be added.
29,196
population 1
3.4% Under 9 12.6% 10-19 64.5% 20-34
median rent
11.8% 3.9% 3.7%
35-54 55-64 65+
Many areas of Allston can be home to loud and drunk college students. Known for filth and dirtiness in some areas. Martial Arts Center offers self defencse calsses six days a week. Number of Units:
amenities
20.6% 11.5% 10.0% 13.3%
Mode of Transportation
44.5% 42.2% 13.2%
1.8% 56.2% 16.8% 18.2%
0-29 min 30-59 min 60+
16.2% 50,000-74,999 10.9% 75,000-99,999 10.9% 100,000-149,999 6.6% 150,000+
< 15,000 15,000-24,999 25,000-34,999 35,000-49,999
Commute Time
0.9% 0.3% 4.3% 1.6%
Worked at home Car, truck, or van Bus or trolley Subway or elevated
JFK/UMASS Savin Hill Fields Corner Shawmut Ashmont Fairmont Line
Railroad Bicycle Walked Other
Largest neighborhood in Boston. Unique mix of ethnic restaurants. Franklin Park is considered the “crown jewel” of the Emerald Necklace park system--527 acres of green space with walking paths, a zoo, and an 18-hole municipal golf course. Education Level
31.3%
of the population 20.2% 30.3% works in educational services, 25.4% and health care and social 24.1% assistance.
< High School Grad High School Grad Some College BA or higher
22.2% White 17.0% Hispanic 43.0% Black 9.3% Asian 8.6% Other
UMass Boston is located at Colbumbia Point and Laboure College is located near the Lower Mills section of the neighboorhood. Both institutions bring a substantial student population to Dorchester. Altas Investments is planning a $75 million mixed used residential development at 1207 Dorchester. The 5 acre, 500,000 sqft complex will include more than 350 housing units and space for retail and will feature a landscaped roof deck.
114,235
28.7% 24.9%
37% 9.4%
19 and under 20-34
35-64 65+
Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury, are often considered the most dangerous residential areas. According the crime reports, the most dangerous areas in Dorchester are west of Columbia Road, particularly n the Blue Hill area. The safer parts of the neighborhood include Savin Hill, Clam Point, Columbia point. Ashmont Hill, Cedar Grove/Lower Mills area, Neponset, Gallivan Blvd, Morrissey Blvd, and the Jones Hill neighborhood.
Number of Units:
26.7%
29.7%
45,133
6.6%
26.9%
10.1%
Type
Status
Residential Rental/Residential/Retail Residential/Retail Rental/Residential
Permitted Under Construction Under Review Approved
06.1% 14.5% 48.0%
16,305
population
24 Median Age
15.6% 06.7% 09.1%
<9 10-19 20-34
student influence plan & vision
population crime
35-54 55-64 > 65
“When I first started here, the area was so bad, that we had patrolling guard dogs. Now, the crime has gone down so much, and the neighborhood has become a better place”
crime
Dave Welch, 30-year resident of Mission Hill, member of the Mission Hill Crime Committee
In the past decade, the district has drastically improved secutiry measures and effectively reduced crime rates.
Number of Units:
6,332
15.2%
15.6%
2.8%
37.0%
29.4%
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median rent
transportation
demographics student influence
$ 3,019
Aggregate
Per Capita
Median
$ 1,780,846,473 $ 57,812
Commute Time
Mode of Transportation
63.8% 0-29 min 31.4% 30-59 min 4.8% 60+
4.2% Worked at home 29.1% Car, truck, or van 89% Bus or trolley 11% Subway or elevated
$ 60,339
Back Bay Mass Ave. Ruggles
19% Railroad 2.4% Bicycle 30.2% Walked 2.4% Other
Boston Center for the Arts, Restaurants and Arts Scene is paramount, Corner shops and residential amenities are abundant, including over 30 Parks. Education Level
Gender 50.5% M 49.5% F
Race
60.9% 4.3% 13.8% 16.2% 4.8%
9.7% < High School Grad 12.7% High School Grad 13.2% Some College 64.5% BA or higher
White Hispanic Black Asian Other
Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine Mostly young working professionals or multicultural families, some student tenants.
plan & vision
To expand support of a diverse resident population and a vibrant restaurant and cultural amenity scene. Developments for living and working are abundant.
population
24,557
13.9% 33.8%
31.2% 10.5%
19 and under 20-34
35-64 65+
Generally an affluent, safe area with burglarly and street theft as mode crime categories
1,581 crimes 100k people
Number of Units:
34.1%
26.5%
13,648
5.1%
65.9%
1.84
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median rent
transportation
amenities
demographics student influence plan & vision
population
$1,900
Median rent in the area is quite low conpared to the boston average of around $2400/month. Paired with a relatively stong income per capita and per household, it makes the area one of Boston’s more affordable areas. 58% of the residents are owner-occupants and the other 42% rent. In total, 93.8% of all units are occupied.
Noting that subway transportation is not very convenient int he area, it is not surprising that a mere 8.1% of the population uses this form of transportation and only 11% utilize bus transport. 70.8% of residents drive automobiles and out of that group, a large majority commute by themselves instead of carpooling.
Hyde Park has a lot of zoned area for open sapces such as Parkland and Recreation. Being a largely residential area. there are pockets of commercial areas providing groceries/pharmecials/daily needs to the residents.
28.8%
White
47.3% Black
19.7%
Hispanic
1.6% Asian
3.2%
Other
With 71.7% of the residents not enrolled in college at the time and with only 9.2% of the school bound kids attending college, the higher-education population doesn’t influence the demography in a major way. Most students int eh area are attending K-12.
The Hyde Park neighborhood is unique in that it is zoned LI-1 and LI-2 for local industrial use. This is contrary to most neighborhoods in Boston and thus allows for a unique opportunity for development and also an ensuing residentail development according to the market. The BRA has already approved of the “Yard 5” development which seeks to bring in up to 51 businesses. One thing to note is that the neighboorhood does not have many MFR lots and the height restrictions are quite low.
30,637
The median age of residents is 38.4 years old. Population has remain stable.
26.5% 19.1%
41.5% 35-64 12.9% 65+
19 and under 20-34
Hyde Park is not the safest of places, especailly in areas bordering Mattapan and Milton, but there are parts such as Readville that show a good population mix.
crime housing
Number of Units:
37.8%
23.6%
11,079
6.2%
27.1%
5.4%
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ROSLINDALE 5.9% of the pop is below poverty level
Commute Time
Mode of Transportation
44% 0-29 min 47% 30-59 min 9% 60+
79.1% Car, truck, or van 4.8% Bus or trolley 5.3% Subway or elevated 4.1% Worked at home
1.2% 4.6% 0.3% 0.5%
Walked Railroad Bicycle Other
Needham Line of Commuter Rail or MBTA Buses
• 100 –acre Millennium Park a former landfill that has been converted into 100 acres of trails, ball fields, and picnic areas with a canoe launch to the Charles River • Stony Brook Reservation
business, science, & arts occupations
Education Level 4% 40%
17% Service Occupations 56%
housing
10,373
Income
A combination of single family homes built by early landowners + blocks of traditional brick row houses and iconic triple-deckers
Median household income $74,797
$1,223
53% Management,
demographics
White Hispanic Black Asian Other
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transportation
Popular pub and nightlife scene. Lot’s of live music and good place for young adults / college students. Allston Village center of nightlife.
demographics
crime
27.3% < 15,000 16.2% 50,000-74,999 13.4% 15,000-24,999 7.6% 75,000-99,999 7.3% 25,000-34,999 7.0% 100,000-149,999 14.8% 35,000-49,999 6.4% 150,000+
47.1% 19.7% 15.7% 14.8% 02.8%
1467 Tremont Street 1486 Tremont Street 40 Fisher Avenue 44-64 Terrace Street
housing
West Roxbury $2,232
amenities
housing
<High School Grad High School Grad/ Some College BA or higher
73% White 9% Hispanic 10% Black 6% Asian 2% Other
9.5% of the population of West Roxbury is in undergraduate
college
5.2% of the population is in grad or professional schools Zoning Article #56 Known for its civic activism and youth programming
31,127
39 is median age for males
5,730 people per square mile
44 is median age for females
median rent
transportation
amenities
demographics student influence
34%
13%
12,961
42%
4%
7%
MBTA Roslindale Village
(Orange Line)
53% residential with 4% commercial area concentrated mainly in Roslindale Village, the town center with some shops/eats/farmer’s market. The 265-Arnold Arboretum (north) stitches it to JP.
5% Veteran 10.3% Unemployed
AGE
77.6% 12%
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crime
Adults (18+) Seniors
GENDER 75.1-99% More Female FOREIGN 27.6%
46.7% 21.7% 25.9% 2.2% 3.6%
White Black Hispanic 2+ Other
The New England College of Optometry and the Boston School of Modern Languages are both located in Roslindale Village. 45.2% of 25+ in Roslindale are college-educated (Associate’s or higher) but there is not a significant student population.
“Roslindale Wants to Play”
1.71% Crime rate per 1000 people Number of Units:
14.9% < 15,000 14.9% 50,000-74,999 8.9% 15,000-24,999 8.9% 75,000-99,999 6.6% 25,000-34,999 6.6% 100,000-149,999 10% 35,000-49,999 10% 150,000+ TRANSPORTATION 15+ MBTA Buses 1 Commuter Train 1 Commuter Parking Lot 0 MBTA Subway
42.6% < 29 min 47.2% 30-59 min 10.2% 60 min +
“Gateway to Suburbia” Roslindale was once agricultural and is now
population
West Roxbury has the least crime of all neighborhoods in Boston
$ 1,226 COMMUTE TIME
Better Playgrounds
Sustainable, Protected Residential Devel, Greenspaces
5.5% 28,680 per capita income $29,675
Ranks Ranks
#1 #3
BRA Zoning: Article 67
DENSITY HOUSEHOLDS FAMILIES
16-30 person/acre 10,420 6,386
of 12 for safest neighborhood.
3,520 crimes 100k people
of 12 for crime rate safety.
NUMBER OF UNITS
housing
11,927
VACANT
6.6% OCCUPIED 93.4% 1% 114.2%
Owned 52.9% Rented 47.1%
Typical housing type is single family. It is characterized as suburban.
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amenities
housing
ALLSTON
plan & vision
22.9%
15.4% 31.4%
English Only Spanish Chinese Others
HYDE PARK
$2,400 North $1,820 South
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Number of Units:
transportation
demographics
“Chinatown has come a long way from its seedy beginnings. The neighborhood was once the Combat Zone, where strip clubs, gangs and prostitution proliferated, but faded out over time. Petty crime lingered, with the Chinatown Crime Watch established in May 2005 to monitor the streets.These days, Crime Watch cofounder Gilbert Ho said he hasn’t seen much crime in Chinatown. Crime Watch volunteers walk around Chinatown in royal blue vests with yellow reflectors. About 70 volunteers patrol between 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day.”
housing
median rent
Other
76.8% Asian
The number of housing units grew 54.5% from 2000 to 2010
transportation
Traditionally tough neighborhood, crime rates have dropped significantly with gentrification
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
Language Spoken at Home 64.4% 14.2% 07.2% 14.2%
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Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
3.0%
4,444
median rent
2,784 crimes 100k people
2.9%
•
“As of 2014, Chinatown is experiencing gentrification. A property developer has purchased the Dainty Dot Hosiery building... with plans to transform it into condominiums. Chinese community organizations such as the Asian Community Development Corporation are also building housing developments which offer mixed- and low-income housing.” “Chinatown Master Plan 2010 goals include re-conneting Chinatown to other neighborhoods and enhancing an overcrowded and overused environment.”
crime
8.8% 9.7%
White
“Tufts Medical Center occupies a large portion of the area and includes a full service hospital and various health-related schools of Tufts University including Tufts University School of Medicine, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine”
population
15% 19 and under 41.4% 20-34
4 community health centers
15.8%
17 historic places August Moon Festival Kam Man Foods 15 bus stops Hayden Building 4 T-stops Restaurants, Teahouses, Grocery stores
Race
plan & vision
To expand support of a diverse resident population and a vibrant restaurant and cultural amenity scene. Developments for living and working are abundant.
4 colleges • 1 school • 1 hospital • 1 long-term health care center •
55.4% of the civilian population is unemployed.* 44.5% age 25-64 have some sort of college degree.
plan & vision
crime Number of Units:
Race
amenities
• • • •
35.6% 35-64 8.7% 65+
19 and under 20-34
DORCHESTER “According to Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development, the average annual income for a family in Chinatown is only about $14,000. That’s less than any other Boston neighborhood. But because incomes in Chinatown are so low, many residents can’t even afford affordable housing. Using the city’s formula, a family of four would need to make $67,000 a year to qualify for affordable housing.”
“The MBTA Orange Line stops at Chinatown station and Tufts Medical Center station, located within and at the southern edge of the district, respectively. Boylston station on the MBTA Green Line is located just beyond the northwest corner of Chinatown. Just east of Chinatown, South Station is served by the MBTA’s Red Line, Silver Line, and Commuter Rail... In Chinatown itself, two Chinese-owned bus services (Fung Wah and Lucky Star/Travelpack) provide hourly connections with New York’s Chinatown.”
transportation
Other
crime housing
MBTA Stations Ruggles, Roxbury Crossing, MFA, Longwood Medical Center, Brigham Circle, Fenwood Rd., Mission Park, Riverway, Back of the Hill, Heath St.
0.5% Railroad 8.1% Bicycle 25.1% Walked 4.5% Other
Worked at home Car, truck, or van Bus or trolley Subway or elevated
housing mix
amenities
amenities
demographics
50,000-74,999 75,000-99,999 100,000-149,999 150,000+
South End
Income
CHINATOWN
INCOME
Minimal Influence, one small technical school, some resident students, mostly post-college young professionals
amenities
housing
East Boston is a largely renter’s market at 72.5% of the population renting. 27.5 of the population are owners. Notable recent sales have seen condos go for up towards 500K-700K, however, the majority of the area remains in the 250K 350K range. There is a heavy demand for housing in the area for young, working professionals.
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02.6% 26.0% 16.9% 16.2%
0-29 min 30-59 min 60+
13.8% 07.7% 06.2% 04.6%
< 15,000 15,000-24,999 25,000-34,999 35,000-49,999
60.0% 34.2% 05.7%
One of Boston’s safer neighboorhoods.
of 12 for total crime safety.
30.8% 11.3% 09.9% 15.7%
Mode of Transportation
Brigham Circle, located at the intersection of Tremont Street and Huntington Avenue, marks the transition from residential to medical district and is the main commercial area of Mission Hill. Home to a number of bars, restaurants, shops, and a major grocery store, Brigham Circle supports the Mission Hill and Longwood Medical Area as the main retail destination. Mission Hill Main Streets supports local business owners.
demographics
Water front is a plus.
NUMBER OF UNITS
housing
transportation
Median Income
Commute Time
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Dudley Vision
Affordable housing, educational/cultural facilities, new jobs, open spaces, safety
crime
391 95 285 11
EAST BOSTON
$ 734
student influence
White Hispanic Black Asian Other
35-54 55-64 > 65
21 Property Crime 1 Burglary 0 Larceny Theft 9 Motor Vehicle Theft 10
Violent Crime Murder Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault
100 is National Avg.
amenities
White Hispanic Black Asian Other
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housing
demographics
06.3% 12.1% 76.4% 01.7% 03.5%
422 River Street 73 River Street EPHS Company Expansion KIPP Academy Charter School
National 100: 203
ROXBURY
Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line (Red Line)
plan & vision
population
$33,432
Race
01.1% 58.7% 23.5% 11.3%
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Community Gathering Venues; South Boston Beach, Castle Island Fort, St. Patrick’s Parade, Harpoon Brewery, Bank of America Pavilion, Institute of Contemporary Art, Exposition Center Gender 50.1% M 49.9% F
35.4% 44.7% 19.9%
$2,652
median rent
MBTA Stations
Significant amount of green space, (Harambee Park, Franklin Park Zoo, Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest Hills Cemetery). Blue Hill Avenue and Mattapan Square are the main commercial districts, (banks, law offices, restaurants, retail shops, health centers, and places of worship). Mattapan Square Main Streets and Mattapan United (community development group) supports local business owners.
Total Crime Index
crime
median rent
amenities
Mode of Transportation
50,000-74,999 75,000-99,999 100,000-149,999 150,000+
Average
Mode of Transportation 3.1% 53.7% 88.5% 19.9%
Broadway Andrew South Station
-Nonprofit housing groups bought dilapidated houses and vacant lots to create rental units for low income. -strong Jewish presence
Commute Time 0-29 min 30-59 min 60+
15.6% 12.0% 13.8% 05.0%
< 15,000 15,000-24,999 25,000-34,999 35,000-49,999
housing mix 1 in 30 JP residents is a full-time college or professional school student. Northeastern (365); BU (126); Mass College of A&D (97); Harvard (82)
student influence
18.0% 12.6% 09.8% 13.1%
RACE
Commute Time 59.3% 0-29 min 36.1% 30-59 min 4.6% 60+
$ 66,316
RACE
$ 1,284,745,322 $ 40,866
Median Income
INCOME
Median
White 51% Black 14% Latino29% Asian 3%
English 63% Spanish 28%
INCOME
transportation
$ 2,681
INCOME
median rent
Per Capita
demographics
amenities
demographics
Latinos, young families, LGBT community.
$44,744
INCOME
Blend of culture reflects local business: Jamaica Plain Community Centers Inc.; available for all age groups. Their mission is to provide a variety of affordable and accessible programs in safe
amenities
transportation
MISSION HILL
$2,159
Race
MBTA Green: cuts at Heath & South Huntington Ave. Bus continues; South Huntington Ave, Centre Street, & South Street. Orange: Stops @ Jackson Sq, Stony Brook,Green St, Forest Hill
transportation
Aggregate
median rent
Race
South Boston
MATTAPAN
Median Income >25 $34,906 Median Rent: $2,524 Median Income 25-44$65,825 Median Income 45-64 $81,480
median rent
Income
Jamaica Plain
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800
600
400
200
0.0
1000
1200
CHINATOWN - $2450
MATTAPAN - $1250
HYDEPARK - $1300
BACKBAY- $2250
FENWAY/KENMORE - $1940
SOUTH END - $2300
BOSTON WATERFRONT - $2600
DOWNTOWN - $2400
BEACON HILL - $2050
CHARLESTOWN - $2250
SOUTH BOSTON - $1800
MISSION HILL - $1500
ALLSTON - $1500
JAIMACA PLAIN - $1600
EAST BOSTON - $1550
BRIGHTON - $1450
ROXBURY - $1450
WEST ROXBURY - $1490
ROSLINDALE - $1320
DORCHESTER - $1350
Average Rent
2600
2400
2200
2000
1800
1600
1400
Average Commute
TE COMMU MIN ~60
~45 MIN COMM UTE
~30 MIN COM M UT E
MIN C O M ~15 MU T E
Hospitals
Food
Cultural Activities
Transportation
Entertainment
Greenspace
Libraries
Sports Facilities
Dining
What makes city-dwellers the happiest?
EAST BOSTON
THE SITE
A look at amenities in East Boston
East Boston Neighborhood Strategy
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BRIDGE TO CHELSEA
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East Boston Site Options
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SITE C
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SITE D
JEFFREYSPOINT
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Selected Site
JEFFREY’S POINT
DESIGN
Schematic Design
Formal Strategy
Formal Strategy
Formal Strategy
Program Massing
Program Massing
Program Massing
Podium
Community Space: Atrium
Community Space: Terraces
Faรงade
Site Plan
The ‘Heart’ Section
Northwest Faรงade
Façade Screens: Perforation Studies PV Panel Unit
PV Panel Unit
6”x6” panel
12” x 12” unit
6”x6” panel
0% open
12” x 12” unit
25% open
0% open
35% open
25% open
45% open
Solar Power
FACADE
DEGREE OF EXPOSURE
PV PANELS
Kinetic Faรงade
Unitized Faรงade Systems
Unit Mix & Layout Concept Brainstorming
Unit Mixes
3 Bedroom 10% (8 Units)
30% 2(16Bedroom Units) 40% 1(20Bedroom Units) Studio 50% (28 Units)
User Profiles
Third Level Floor Plan
N
Unit Mix Plan
N
Thank you to Taylor Rogers & Rob LaBrecque for their guidance and expertise throughout this process!
Carolyn Krokus Chantal Jahn Eli Konstantinidis Erik Barth InĂŠs Penabad Katie Honneywell Katrina Stropkay Lauren Ecker Lily Yuan Rachel Sarnie Sam Squires Victor Zhang
Summer Intern Project 2015