Christian Umbach URBAN PLANNING
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ULI Hines Student Competition 2020
Land Use Development
Activating Community Space
Planning & Data Analysis
Urban Development & Mobility Plan
Environmental Sustainability
Bike Sharing Demand Analysis Environmental Justice Action Plan Mapping Development Opportunities Streetscape Design Inventory
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Development vs. Conservation Analysis
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Real Estate Development Proposal
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Physical Planning & Design Analysis Managing the Urban Environment: Water Systems
Education
Master of Community Planning University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
April 2020 GPA 3.97/4.00
Bachelor of Environmental Science Allegheny College - Meadville PA
May 2015 GPA 3.71/4.00
Resume
Work Experience 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation) – Cincinnati OH • Assisted with residential, commercial and parking development projects • Created and maintained maps focused on development, design and planning • Developing an interactive inventory of streetscape elements for downtown Cincinnati Design Center - Pittsburgh PA • Operated consultation program - facilitated over 60 matches between property owners seeking renovation advice and a network of local design professionals • Completed over 30 surveying hours for commercial & residential property site analysis; data used to inform community revitalization efforts • Designed and constructed organization website <designcenterpgh.org>
Jan. 2019 – Aug. 2019
Sept. 2015 - Aug. 2016
2020 Outstanding Student Award
Tripp Umbach (consultancy firm) - Pittsburgh PA • As Research Associate, assembled data and edited planning reports on Community Health, Medical Ed. Feasibility, & Economic Development for healthcare and university clients
Mar. 2018 - Aug. 2018
Vision from Above: Aerial Video & Photography - Pittsburgh PA • Produced aerial video/images of properties, development sites, and neighborhoods to inform developers and designers through planning and visioning stages
Nov. 2016 – April 2018
The Pittsburgh Project - Pittsburgh PA • An engaged mentor of over 100 youth for 5 years within an under resourced neighborhood • As Ecology Instructor, developed lesson plans for grades K-8th
June 2013 - May 2018
Computer Skills Software: ArcGIS, Adobe Suite (Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop), Microsoft Office Web: Weebly, Wix, Salesforce, Social Media organizational management Licensed Commercial Drone Pilot
Interests Urban design, community land trusts, green infrastructure, environmental justice, youth environmental education
Christian Umbach 370 Howell Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220 |
412.334.0658 | umbachc15@gmail.com
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ULI Hines Student Competition 2020
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Project Background: Each year, the Urban Land Institute and Hines (real estate investor) hold a prestigious national competition, in which multi-disciplinary teams of designers, real estate experts and urban planners, work together to produce a comprehensive design and development proposal for a dynamic multi-block urban site. Teams spend just two weeks preparing their initial proposal, in which they must develop a plan, financial pro forma, design, and narrative concept that expresses how the project will succeed as a whole. Of the 113 national applicants, my team was awarded as one of only 4 finalists.
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Project Narrative: The LIFELINE supports the vitality of Miami by connect arts and cultural hubs: Wynwood, Miami Beach and integrating a dense, mixed-use district with a walkable new commuter rail station and food distribution ELEVATES MOBILITY, SUSTAINS HABITAT and CE
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Heavy rail lines and high traffic roadways form The LIFELINE establishes state-of-the-art transit, barriers that disconnect the site from nearby assets: bike and pedestrian networks that bridges theseTHE OVERLINE THE OVERLINE A new elevatedAbike connects newpath elevated bik larger pedestrian network Miami’s larger pede the Wynwood arts district and Biscayne Bay. As a gaps and forms a central gathering hub for residents,Miami’s single gesture. The path runs toThe do single gesture. and connects toand theconnects free metro to mo th result, the site currently lacks vibrancy, identity, or commuters, artists, and visitors. elevated rail network. It also conn elevated rail netwo greater Miami’sgreater bike networks Miami’sthe bik development. and Underline. All connectio andthese Underline. All t CONNECTING COMMUNITIES CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
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FERRY Anchoring Wynwood’s connection to Miami Beach, the Spine’s western end lands at a new ferry terminal on the Edgewater Bayfront. This new connection allows for easy transportation for LIFELINE residents and daily visitors alike.
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LOCAL CULTURE The LIFELINE is directly adjacent to the Wynwood Art District. Additionally rehousing the Nader Art Museum Latin America on site as an anchor increases visitor site access and creates an epicenter for Latin America culture and arts. The culture of Miami is further experienced at the on site food hall where local cuisine is showcased.
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MICRO DISTRIBUTION A urban scale distribution center capitalizes on the access to FECR heavy rail. Food and goods arrive on the freight rail to be distributed locally and/ or sold on site. RAIL A new Tri-Rail stop on the LIFELINE makes the site accessible to regional the airports and local communities. This connection brings new civic, professional, and commercial opportunities to the site.
CLIMATE RESILIENCE A large bio-retention basin collects and treats floodwater while replenishing the local aquifer. Additionally, a network of bioswales and green roofs channels storm water into a series of cisterns for treatment and release into the aquifer.
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Activating Community Space East Price Hill, Cincinnati
Project Summary: For my capstone project, my partner and I worked with the community of Price Hill, who were hoping to revitalize their neighborhood business district and adjacent park and recreation area. After meeting with local residents/stakeholders and analyzing existing conditions, we began to brainstorm potential solutions that could help activate the area. The final result of the project was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;How-To Guide,â&#x20AC;? designed to help the community spark positive transformation within the site: Dempsey Park. The guide presents a variety of design and programming possibilities, illustrating where and how they could function on the site. The guide also addresses how to turn these ideas into action, with recommendations on phasing, funding and events. The goal is that through these efforts, the Dempsey Park area can become a more vibrant community gathering space for East Price Hill. My role: community engagement surveying, site plan design, development pro forma, collage renderings, report writing and design Partnerships:
Discover More: DAAP Works Website Video Presentation Full PDF Guide
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A Peak Inside the Guide
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Urban Development and Mobility Plan Downtown Cincinnati
Project Summary: This plan-making studio focused on envisioning downtown with less parking, in parrallel with the rise of rideshare and autonomous vehicles. Working in teams, this workshop course contained three phases: research on the future of parking, a downtown-wide plan for a 50 percent reduction in parking, and site design of one urban block. Work culminated in a final competition-format presentation for Uber and other stakeholder judges. My team presented the following project, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Circle of Life: The Future of Urban Living,â&#x20AC;? which won 1st place in the class competition.
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Full PDF Report Phase 1 Future Parking Technology Phase 2 Circle of Live: Plan for CBD Phase 3 Future of Urban Living: Site
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Circle of Life: Plan for CBD The Problem The heart of downtown around Fountain Square is surrounded by a lifeless void of surface parking which blocks the flow of people and development from surrounding neighborhoods.
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Future of Mobility The future of mobility will involve shared streets that prioritize pedestrians, while treating cars as guests. This model is placed on full display along Court Street, which will be transformed into a lively public plaza, that provides space for residents and visitors to eat, play, and stay at all hours. The only car traffic will be a dedicated pick-up/dropoff lane used for ride sharing, providing convenient access to the adjacent amenities.
Future of Food Today, the food industry is experiencing a unique transformation with more dining and delivery options. In downtown, the future of food will be sparked by an innovative food hall model. Here, up-and-coming food entrepreneurs will start, grow, and move on to enhance the overall food culture of Cincinnati.
Future of Delivery The future of local delivery will likely involve autonomous technology, which is currently being tested on the streets. This takes cars off the downtown streets and frees up valuable curb space for other uses, including ride share drop off and additional public space.
Bike Sharing Demand Analysis Uptown Cincinnati
Project Summary: The primary objective of this project was to better understand the factors affecting Red Bike usage in Uptown, the University/Healthcare district of Cincinnati, Ohio. Red Bike is a bike-sharing non-profit that provides public bike rentals with over 57 docking stations throughout the inner core of Cincinnati. The project was conducted in three stages: Initial Site Inventory, Survey Implementation, and Survey Analysis. The Initial Site Inventory included an analysis of demographics, transportation networks, land use and existing station conditions/usage. A survey was then conducted of people in Uptown, including residents, workers and visitors. Results of the survey and analysis are displyed here. My role: data coding and analysis, survey creation and implementation, site selection, presentation organization Partnerships:
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Why is Red Bike struggling?
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School 63.3%
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Leisure Activities 14.3%
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Why People Come to Uptown
Primary Factor Influencing Mode Choice
Are there enough Redbike stations in Uptown?
Are there enough bike lanes in uptown?
Perception of Current Roadway Infrastructure The overall environment in Uptown Cincinnati area encourages walking and biking.
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77.6% will use Red Bike in the future if necessary infrastructure improvements are made.
U Square When selecting the locations for new Red Bike docks, three items were considered: key factors important to respondents, respondents’ recommendations, and intuitive factors. New docks were primarily placed within residential areas to encourage commuting from the periphery to the heart of Uptown. These stations were strategically placed beyond a walkable buffer of UC’s campus. Adaptable small-scale docking stations allow bikes to fit on tight residential streets, such as Riddle Rd.
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Environmental Justice Action Plan Cincinnati
Project Summary: The Cincinnati area has had a history of environmental justice crises in several of its most vulnerable neighborhoods. As part of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Plan and sustainable initiatives, the city is hoping to address EJ issues held on by create its own Environmental Justice Action Plan. During a graduate course, my group was tasked with completing background research and drafting an outline for such a plan. Our report inventoried the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmntal Justice history, prioritized the current and future threats and offered best practices from around the country to address these issues. The report will be influential in guiding future EJ response efforts in Cincinnati. My role: research, plan outlining and development, report writing and editing Partnerships: Full PDF Report
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Priority Threat
Existing Threats
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Industrial Pollution Brownfields Landfills Wastewater Treatment Food desserts Lead Paint
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Vegetation & built wall barriers for highways and high traffic roads Adopt an Air Filter Ordinance for buildings near highways Adopt Buffer Zoning near highways Utilize phytoremediation practices to clean and restore brownfield sites
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Mapping Development Opportunities Cincinnati: Over-the-Rhine & CBD
Project Summary: As development intern at 3CDC, I was tasked with creating maps that highlight new development opportunities in center city Cincinnati. Each map required extensive research to uncover information about development plans that are often a challange to find. The OTR map was created by organizing building permit data from the city and then mapping it using ArcGIS. Once mapped, the data was visualized in an easy to understand format. These maps are helpful to 3CDC leadership as they prepare and plan for the future. Partnerships:
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Streetscape Design Inventory Cincinnati, CBD
Project Summary: An inventory of streetscape elements was completed in order to inform pedestrian enhancements to the auto-oriented central business district of Cincinnati. The inventory includes elements known to enhance the pedestrian experience of urban streets, such as trees, lighting, trash cans, etc. This project was completed as part of a planning studio course at the University of Cincinnati in partnership with 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation), who plays a key role in maintaining downtown sidewalks and planning pedestrian interventions. My role: As teaching assistant and 3CDC intern, I played a key role in facilitating the inventory process. I developed the inventory criteria and created a data collection and organization framework using ArcGIS. This also included the creation of an online interactive map, which will allow 3CDC to monitor the condition of streetscape elements over time. Partnerships:
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Development vs. Conservation Analysis Harrison Township, Ohio
Project Summary: An undeveloped plot of land (1 Sq. Mi.) was investigated in order to propose suitable development or conservation. The plot is located in the semi-rural township of Hamilton County. For phase 1, an environmental resource analysis was conducted in order to better understand the hydrological features, slope and soil types present on the site. In Phase 2, these findings were used to conduct a development suitability analysis to determine whether development or conservation was the best strategy for the site. Due to the study siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique hydrological features and sensitive soils, Conservation was deemed most appropriate. Located within the Whitewater River watershed, this site is a vital segment of surrounding ecological systems, including Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Parks/ Preserved lands. The site is also directly connected to Campbell Lakes Preserve to the north. Great Parks of Hamilton County already owns much of the land in the priority conservation area. It was recommended that the county parks department acquire the additional land and expand Campbell Lakes Preserve into the study site. My role: suitability analysis, GIS data manipulation, site planning, Aerial photography (Drone)
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Real Estate Development Proposal Cincinnati, West End
Project Summary: In partnership with Al. Neyer development and the City of Cincinnati, this interdisciplinary course sparked collaboration among architects, business students and planners to complete a real estate development proposal. Located near the new FC Cincinnati stadium, the site (Central Pkwy & Ezzard Charles Dr) posed challenges with accommodating parking for the stadium as well as responding to the needs of the adjacent residential communities. My team worked to craft a development proposal, which included market analysis, financial pro forma, site design and branding. My team presented the following project: E-Central: Essentials for Urban Living My role: ideation, concept & design development, branding, report writing Partnerships:
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Phase 1 Apartments: 280 units Office: 50,000 SF Retail: 6,000 SF Parking: 875 spaces
E Central Essentials for Urban Living
Phase 2 Townhomes: 30 units Retail: 10,000 SF
300,000 SF socially responsible mixed-use development Equitable workforce housing Adding to the energy of Over-the-Rhine with Restaurant/Bar space Affordable grocery store for the West End
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Physical Planning & Design Analysis Cincinnati, Camp Washington
Project Summary: A neighborhood analysis of Camp Washington was completed as part of a graduate planning course: Methods of Physical Planning & Design Analysis. Physical planning focuses on the spatial arrangement of human activities on the land along with the consequences of development patterns on the social and natural environment. Through this course, several physical planning methods were applied, including urban form, demographics, housing, density, land use, zoning, etc.
CAMP WASHINGTON a neighborhood shaped by CHANGE Historically established as one of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prized industrial communities, Camp Washington was recognized by its cluster of meat packing and tool manufacturing facilities. In its prime, the neighborhood was a vibrant and compact mixed-use community with solid workforce housing and a bustling neighborhood business district. After years of deindustrialization, out-migration and urban decline, Camp Washington today is only a shell of its historic past. This poster highlights the major events that shaped the evolution of Camp Washington over time.
My role: research, GIS data manipulation, mapping, Adobe graphics, report writing Partnerships: Artist/Maker Hub
has recently emerged. Quirky art is sprinkled about, including this mural highlighting local industry and history.
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Historic Aerial Map
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Crosley Radio Building
landmark tower built in 1929 now stands abandoned
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Machine Flats Apartments
Abandoned factories
Demolition of the Powell Valves industrial plant
adaptive reuse of historic factory, Oesterlein Machine Co. (2007)
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Once open land, this plot of land is now 12 acres of impervious surface
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Hopple St expansion increases traffic flow, but less pedestrian friendly
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Managing the Urban Environment: Water Systems Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Project Summary: This workshop course focused on Urban Environmental Management (UEM) in developing countries, where planning challenges are more immediate and critical than the developed world; a result of fewer resources and lack of comprehensive planning. Working in collaborative sector-level teams, a 5-year environmental plan was prepared for the Santo Domingo Metropolitan Area. My team completed a chapter on the Water sector. Due to water contamination issues, our team focused on a two-pronged approach: 1.) conduct household level water testing to engage and educate residents about water quality. 2.) use testing results to inform strategic infrastructure repairs. Partnerships:
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Problems of Existing Water Systems Despite Santo Domingo having abundant water resources and capable treatment plants, the city cannot provide clean water to its residents through its distribution network. Agriculture surrounding the city and poor waste treatment within the city threaten the sources of water. Santo Domingo’s water supply is threatened by two main problems: • reservoir capacity loss • water contamination
The Plan Moving Forward In order to achieve the goal of providing clean tap water to all residents of Santo Domingo, our team proposed a two-pronged approach. 1. Household level water testing will engage and educate residents about water quality 2. Testing results will inform strategic infrastructure repairs, which are needed to solve Santo Domingo’s water contamination challenges
Christian Umbach 412.334.0658 | umbachcp@mail.uc.edu
