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CASEY GORRELL
Kansas State University | MLA Graduate Candidate | cdavidg4@gmail.com
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BROADWAY CAPITAL PROJECT nyc department of transportation: pedestrian projects group
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Photograph by: New York City Department of Transportation
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The Broadway Capital Project was completed while interning at the New York City Department of Transportation’s Pedestrian Projects Group. The department needed assistance submitting a proposal to New York State to obtain funding to permanently install the Broadway Improvements. A plan depicting locations of new curb lines as well as the proposed grade separated bikelanes was created. In addition, diagrams and renderings were developed to assist with the proposal process. 4
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Permanent Installation of Broadway Pedestrian Plaza
Illustrator Diagrams by: Casey Gorrell
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Rotary Plaza Liv i Music Fest e
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Illustrator Diagram by: Casey Gorrell
Identity through expression focuses on Wichita’s desire to create a thriving entertainment district within the downtown core of the city. The primary goal of the 1st and 2nd street redesign, is to utilize sculpture and art installations within the right of way to create a connected district. The introduction of bioswales, bike lanes, and buffers will reactivate the streetscape and connect people p op tto th the ma m many ny ga galleries le eries and nd d aact activities vitie ess found e ound throughout th hrougho out the t e downtown. do do own wn nto own o n
IDENTITY THROUGH EXPRESSION wichita 1st and 2nd streetscape
Existing Conditions Orpheum Theater
Parking Bike lanes Conceptual Street Framework
Scottish Rite Temple
Travel Lanes Vegetated Buffer Illustrator Diagram by: Casey Gorrell
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10’ Sidewalk 5’ Bioswale 5’ Bikelane 3’ Buffer 8’ Parking Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane
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Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell
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Existing Photograph of I-170 Corridor
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A NEW FACE st. louis urban design studio
New Mississippi River Bridge Entrance
Urban Design Studio Site Boundary
Lumiere Casino
Edwards Jones Dome
Arch Grounds
Downtown St. Louis
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Metro Data
The introductory stage to the St. Louis
1,547,878 77.2% 380,149 19% 28,901 1.4%
Urban Design Studio divided students into
White or Caucasian People
Black or African American People
teams, each researching different topics. My partner and I researched the demographics of St. Louis County and City.
As a team we developed a series of infographics that focused on the ethnicity, age, employment and income of residents as well as the housing type and density within the city and county.
Hispanic or Latino People
46,834 Other Ethnicity
2.3%
East St. Louis Data
243 26,465 135
White or Caucasian People
Black or African American People
0.9% 98% 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino People
162 Other Ethnicity
0.6%
st. louis urban design studio
Team Members: Casey Gorrell and Gretchen Gravenstein
St. Louis City Housing Data Concentration of Occupied Housing Units Occupied housing is higher in density on the south side of St. Louis. The highest concentration of occupied homes can be found around Forest Park and also on the north by Fairgrounds Park. The lowest concentration of occupied homes is found between Interstate 64 and Interstate 70. Average city household size is 2.40.
Concentration of Vacant Housing Units The highest concentration of vacant homes occurs on the east side of the city south of Interstate 64. Vacancies are more concentrated on the north than on the south.
Frequency of Non-Family Households Non-family households are dense in the center of town around Forest Park and along Interstate 64. Non-family households also occur on the southern most portion of the city.
Frequency of Family Households Family households are more frequent on the northern and southern most portions of the city. Family households also occur in the center of the city near Forest Park. Family households correspond to the concentration of occupied units.
Sketchup Diagrams by: Casey Gorrell
Data provided by United States Census Bureau, Missouri Census Data Center, and the City of St. Louis.
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Rainwater Capture Form-Based Code Formula
Illustrator Diagram by: Casey Gorrell
Creating a new face for St. Louis focused on two values of St. Louis
Form-based code centered upon rainwater capture and open
residents, love of water and open space. A formula based on yearly
space guided the design of a master plan along the re-imagined
rainfall and water usage was used to create form-based code within
I-70 corridor north of downtown St. Louis. The master plan creates
a development that focused on capturing stormwater and creating
a revitalized, postindustrial landscape. Proposed mixed use
open space for all residents. The systematic planning and design
development extends the character of downtown to the north. The
process revealed potential for a plaza located on site.
newly created boulevard converts I-70 from a barrier into a grand transportation route that welcomes visitors into the city.
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Open Space Form-Based Code Formula
Development Green Core
Illustrator Diagram by: Casey Gorrell
Computer Comp uter Ren Renderi dering deri ng by: by: Casey Casey Gor Gorrell rell
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Zones
75% Front
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Lot Development Matrix 17% Residential
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Criteria Zone 1
60% Residential
1. Residential Use Only 2. Capture 100% Water Runoff from Roof
Criteria Zone 3
1. Mixed Use Zone
1. Mixed Use Zone
2. Capture 100% Water 30% Offices
3. Provide 75% Roof space as Green Space
Criteria Zone 2
66% Offices
Runoff from Roof
Runoff from Roof
3. Provide 75% Roof 10% Retail
Lot Development Criteria
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space as Green Space
2. Capture 100% Water
3. Provide 75% Roof 17% Retail
space as Green Space
The new boulevard accommodates a large number of commuters while still providing access to store fronts and residences. Tree lined streets frame views of the St. Louis Arch and stormwater bioswales collect runoff from the sidewalks, plazas, and streets. The design becomes a demonstration project for the people of St. Louis on how to capitalize on open space and manage stormwater.
Within the heart of the development, a central plaza provides open space to residents within the mixed use district. The space can be utilized for a multitude of recreation, relaxation, and entertainment activities. The design captures stormwater to irrigate the plantings. The central plaza provides a break in the urban fabric to provide for St. Louis residents’ love of open space.
Boulevard Streetscape
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell
Plaza Nightlife
5,000 Gallon Tank
Stormwater Cachement System
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell
- Water system collects 700,000 gallons of water a year from plaza - Turf uses 315,000 gallons a year - Planters use 100,000 gallons a year - Swale captures remaining 285,000 gallons
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Existing Hart Plaza bike transit rental
Photograph by: Jason Mrachina. Accessed via www.flickr.com
Splash Plaza
transit ski rental
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FOOD TRUCKS ART
restaurants
walking
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FISHING
Summer Program
restaurants
walking housing
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MESH DETROIT: CITY AND RIVER meshing streetscape, landscape, and historical layers
Team Members: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
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Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
Philip A. Hart Plaza at the center of Detroit’s downtown offers an
mundane and ceremonial uses and creates robust activity in the
opportunity to reveal the layers that built Detroit and continue to
plaza throughout the year.
sustain the city. Currently Jefferson Avenue is a barrier between the city, Hart Plaza, and the Detroit River. Mesh Detroit alleviates the
The city and river are meshed in Hart Plaza by a grid that merges the
barrier by creating a permeable street. Pedestrian crosswalks and a
downtown street grid with the river. Mesh Detroit consists of four
new People Mover station connect downtown Detroit with the river.
major landforms: the Amphitheater, the Great Lawn, Sledding Hills, and the Promontory. The meshing of city and river represents Detroit’s
The underground structure, currently a part of Hart Plaza, creates
physical, economic, and cultural layers. From Detroit’s strong
a separation of activities. By removing the underground spaces,
foundation, this tenacious city can create a new green jewel for the
all activities merge at street level. Mesh Detroit encompasses both
riverfront renaissance.
meshing streetscape, landscape, and historical layers
Team Members: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
Activating the Streetscape
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
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Activating Riverfront Through Seasonal Use
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
meshing streetscape, landscape, and historical layers
Team Members: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
Extending to the River
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
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meshing streetscape, landscape, and historical layers
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Team Members: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez
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Layering Promontory Ecosystems to Connect People to the Detroit River
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Threads of Rome connects this portion of the Tiber River to 21 landmarks across the city. Through the development of two cable typologies, people can use the site at a map of the city. On the sidewalks above the river, inlaid panels denote the direction of a landmark. The overhead cable directs you to nearby street that begins the quickest way to get the landmark. The cables become the overhead plane for the spaces along the river. At the rivers edge, and amphitheater and accompanying stage across the river form the main activity areas. Stitching the overhead plane and the river plane together is a suspended pedestrian bridge that allows for universal access to the waters edge. The cable-stayed bridge arches ar he from fr m the he e upper ppe sidewalk sid id d dew lk down d down along along the cable cab ab ble lines b nes ess and and ends en nd d at tthe he amphitheater. h aamp th hea er. To Together, o ether h these these three the th hrre h re ee elements eme e ts create cre eatte a vvisually uaaally allyy dynamic dyn dy amic m am map a of tthe e ccity. ityy.
Concept Diagram
Diagram by: Casey Gorrell
THREADS OF ROME weaving the city back to the river
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River Plane
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Spatial Organization
Hand Rendering by: Casey Gorrell
Cable Network
Hand Detail by: Casey Gorrell
weaving the city back to the river
Team Members: Casey Gorrell and Robert Armstrong
Overlooking the River
Hand Rendering by: Casey Gorrell
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FRONTIER FARM CREDIT construction documentation for ffc headquarters
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Frontier Farm Credit provides financial assistance to the agricultural industry in the Midwest. As a company, Frontier Farm Credit (FFC) is looking to the future. Throughout the course of two semesters, the site for the FFC Headquarters was used in standard design implementation projects. The project focused on eight aspects of construction; conceptual design, grading, earthwork estimations, dimensioning, lighting, irrigation, detailing, and planting.
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Deck and Patio Plan Located under a grove of shade trees, a secondary patio at the southwest corner of site provides ample seating for a small gathering or private lunch. Elevated above the sidewalk, this patio provides distant views across the buffalo grass lawn to the prairie horizon. Once seated in the patio, the evergreen boxwood hedge surrounds visitors, providing a sense of enclosure.
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Analyze NYC Streets Study Data Temporary Proposal for Bluemont Ave Review
Final Proposal for Bluemont Ave
Workplan
NARROWING THE GAP correlation between street width and pedestrian safety
APR.
Dilemma
The widening of streets and accommodation for the car has created a dangerous environment for pedestrians. By studying the correlation between street width and pedestrian safety, justification can be provided to implement the Complete Streets Design Standards on Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan Kansas.
Relevance
Anticipated Findings
As the United States continue to widen the gap between vehicles and
The preliminary data analysis already conducted for New York Streets
pedestrians, the health, safety and welfare of citizens declines. Wide,
indicates that narrow streets are safer. The expanded study will provide
auto dominated streets are a major barrier in the urban fabric and
a more comprehensive analysis of the correlation between street width
deter walkability in cities. Preliminary research in the topic suggests
and pedestrian safety.
that there is a correlation between the width of a street and both pedestrian and vehicular safety. Increasing safety along pedestrian-
The goal of this study is also to provide design alternatives for the city
vehicular corridors encourages walkability. Single modal streets with
of Manhattan to begin looking at streets not as vehicular arteries, but
low pedestrian safety deter human interaction with the streetscape
arteries for all modes of transit. By utilizing successful design strategies
and hinder the development of vibrant communities.
utilized at the NYCDOT, Manhattan, Kansas can move forward into creating a safe, walkable city.
Two Way Streets (One lane in each direction) with Parallel Parking on both sides Two Way Road (One Lane Total Average# Each Direction) With Avg. Route of Inter. Total Parallel Parking on Both Sides Width Length Inter. per mile KSI
Width Under 35' Width Over 35' Reduction
Sample Size 24 26 24 22 20 21 20 157 Streets
32.00 38.94
37.80 48.10
Width Miles 30 12.3 32 12.2 34 13.3 36 12.3 38 11.6 40 11.8 42 12.4 85.9
7.77 7.62
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Total Avg. KSI Ped /mile Injury
227.00 5.59 594.00 13.58 237.00 342.60 6.72 949.60 17.14 386.60 -33.74% -16.81% -37.45% -20.76% -38.70% Avg. Avg. KSI Ped /mile Injury
Avg. Avg. # of Inter. Inter. per mile KSI 7.8 7.1 8.5 10.1 10.2 10.0 9.5
15.5 15.7 17.8 18.3 18.5 18.1 15.6
Avg. Ped Total Injuries Bike Per Mile Injury
2.8 2.6 3.8 3.8 5.6 6.1 6.0
4.9 5.7 6.1 6.3 7.9 10.9 8.9
6.9 6.0 11.4 12.2 18.2 13.9 19.0
Avg. Bike Total Injuries Motor Per Mile Injury
Avg. Motor Average Injuries Total Injuries Fatalities Per Mile Injuries Per Mile Fatalities Per Mile 5.61 2845.00 68.79 3678.00 88.03 9.00 0.16 6.70 3871.60 77.35 5187.60 100.94 28.60 0.47 -16.31% -26.52% -11.06% -29.10% -12.79% -68.53% -66.95%
Avg. Ped Avg. Injuries Bike Per Mile Injury
Avg. Bike Avg. Injuries Motor Per Mile Injury
12.3 12.2 16.3 17.9 27.0 21.3 28.6
4.2 5.3 7.3 5.4 9.7 9.5 11.3
2.0 2.8 4.9 3.8 5.6 7.0 7.3
Avg. Motor Avg. Avg. Injuries Total Injuries Avg. Fatalities Per Mile Injuries Per Mile Fatalities Per Mile 34.7 61.4 43.6 78.0 0.1 0.1 28.8 60.1 37.6 77.6 0.1 0.1 52.7 85.6 69.0 109.3 0.2 0.3 53.5 86.9 69.4 110.2 0.0 0.0 86.0 126.7 109.8 163.4 0.5 0.7 57.3 102.7 78.1 133.5 0.5 0.9 74.1 117.0 100.4 157.0 0.3 0.5
More Injuries Data From Preliminary Study
Less Injuries
KSI - Killed or Severely Injured
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