Focusonurbanagriculture, stormwaterrunoffandCSO mitigationincludinguseofgreen energyandexpansionofgreengrid
Focusonequitableresources/public goodsandservicesthroughlanduse andzoning
Focusoncirculationandmobilityby meansofpedestrian/cycling infrastructureandpublictransit
Focusonretail,industrial, commercial,healthcare,jobs,public andprivateservices,community/ residentattractionsandrecreations
Policy1: Rentcapof30%ofmonthly income.
Policy1: Alllandusesclassifiedas commercialandindustrialneedtohave greenroofs.
Policy2: Withinevery5milesthere needstobeapark.
Policy1: Eachdistrictwillinclude intensivecommunityengagementto maintaincharacteranddemographic makeup.
Asimplifiedversionofhowallthreetransformativeideas connectandinteractwitheachother.
Needstobeinadensearea
Varietyofhousingtypes
Cannotberestrictedbyincome
Percentageofharvestgoesto
Needforstormwatermanagement
Needforrecreationandgreenspaces
Extremelybuiltenvironment
Doesnotrequirelossofeconomic opportunity
Hostseducationalevents
Communityspaces
Communityevents
Apartmentsdesignedfornecessary spaces Furnishedunits
Canbebuiltformultiple
Present-daypotentialsitesinclude:
WestChester
LibertyTownship EnglishWoods Avondale Queensgate Millvalle SouthCumminsville CampWashington WintonHills HydePark
Riverside Sedamsville Carthage
Sharedspaceswouldincludecommonareasseen inatypicalsinglefamilyhome;akitchen,lounge areas,recreationspaces,etc.
Thevillagewillfocusoncultivatingfood,witha percentageofthecroptobedonatedtobenefit thoseinthecitylivinginfooddeserts.
Residentswillalsohaveseperateprivateliving spacesthatwillinclude:bedrooms,bathrooms, smallflexspacesandakitchen.
Theecovillageswillhostfreeeducationalevents forresidentsandthesurroundingpopulation.
Canbeconstructedwithinpre-existingalleysorinareaslookingto increasedensity.Thefacadeswillresemblehistoricrowhousesor brownstones.Theycanbestrictlyresidentialormixed-use.
Roadswillbewideenoughforemergencyvehicles,garbage collection,andmaildeliverybutnoprivatevehicleuse.Thiswill createcommunitiesthatarepedestrian-friendly
Alleyhousingwillcreatesocialcorridorscreatingaspacefor residentstogather,muchlikeafrontporchaffect,allowingpeople totrulysocializewithandgettoknowtheirneighbors.
Greenspaceswillincludeareasforrecreation,socializing, stormwatercollectionandtreatmentaswellasincreasemental wellbeing.
Each family will have access to private living quarters that house the minimum essentials that need to be seperated from communal use.
Common spaces within the complex include shared kitchens, living rooms, office space, green spaces, etc.
Blue corridors connect major waterways throughrecreation
Green trails connect the disjointed networkofexistingtrailstoeachother.
The green growth hubs are located in residentialareaswith:
Lowpopulaitondensity
Lowerincomes
Limitedgrocerystore/amenitiyaccess
Lowemploymentdensity
Fewercarsperhousehold
There are 1.25 mile and 2 mile radius growth buffers. Beyond that urban agriculturezonessupplyfoodtohubs.
Protecting intact waterways while reestablishing damaged sectors back to their natural state will improvewaterquality anddecreaseerosion.
Rivers can be used for kayaking and community leisure; places where people can use and enjoy waterandconnectwiththenaturalenvironment.
Green infrastructure such as sponge parks, floodplain amphitheatres, and rain gardens can helptopreventfloodsbeforetheyhappen.
The Shawnee called the Mill Creek the "Maketewa” and the creek retains a distintive cultural yet industrialidentitytodaythatpeoplewanttobeclose andconnectwith.
Vegatated roofs willl help incresase stormwater management, reduce building energy consumptionandactaspublicamenities.
Pervious pavements and bioswales in parking areas will allow for inflitration, recharge the groundwatersupplyandpreventrunoff.
Native landscaping requires less maintenence and improves biodiversity. More parks and edible landscapesprovidevaluable communityresources.
Linking greenspaces to one another through new andexistingtrailsincreasepedestrianaccesibility.
Mixed-use buildings, local stores, community recreationcenters,andoutdoorgatheringspacesgive residentseasyaccesstoamenitiesandresources.
Higherdensitydevelopmentsetstheprecedentin lowdensityareastobuildfuturedevelopmentsin amannerthatpreventsfurthersprawl.
Denser developments can still retain the greenery and nature that make suburban and rural areas so appealingwhileworkingtowardsnetzeroemissions.
Walkableandbikableneighborhoodsimprovethe quality of life for the residents living there and encouragelesscar-dependentcommunities.
An interconnected system that provides multiple forms of transportation to fit as many needs as possible in an efficient way. Increasing the use of public transit as it becomes more cost-efficient, enjoyable, and convenient than using automobiles or other forms of private transportation.
Rapid light rail is not mapped because it simply runs along major highways (I-75 and I-71) to connect to other major cities such as Indianapolis, Detriot, Columbus, Cleveland,Chicago,etc.
Theelevatedbikepathsweredesignedto provide a connection to recreational and economic hubs in the region, however, the elevated bike path itself will turn into a new fun and family-friendly attraction for residents to enjoy. Providing both an essential form of transportation to work andafunweekendorweekdayexcursion.
The elevated bike path is fully integrated into existing bike paths. Creating a continuous and efficient network of bike infrastructure.
Expandingtheexistingsystemtoconnectto allmajorentertainmentcenters/spotsinthe
Boostingthelocaleconomyandrevitalizing localbusinessdistricts,shoppingcenters,etc
CincinnatiBellConnector
TheAlstomLoopTrain-Tram:EcoUrbanCrawler
Avoiding the hurdle Cincinnati's infamous topography brings to biking by elevating the path in areaswithsteepinclines.
Installingabicycleaccessrampalongthewidesetof stairs, to make the transition easier for those with anyphysicaldisabilities.
Keeping bikers off the streets and away from aggressive drivers as much as possible. Eliminating themostcommonfearofnew/potentialbikers.
Offering RedBikes at each access point for those visiting or without a personal bike. Increasing public healththroughphysicalexercise.
Reducetheuseofnonrenewableresourcesalong withtheCity'scarbonfootprint.
Capturingandfilteringstormwaterrun-offtoreduce pollutioncausedbycarexhaust.
Reducingfourlanehighwaystotwowillincrease congestionandinconvenience,makingpublictransit themostdesirableoption.
Increasingtheuseoflandscapearchitecture, incorporatingaspectsofsuburbanlifeintotheurban atmosphere.
Providingpeopleopportunitiesto expandknowledgeandnetwork Exposuretodifferenttypesof communities&cultures,inmixedincomecommunities Travelingallowsfordifferent lifestyles
Flexibilitybetweenlaborforce workingfromhomeandinthe workplace
Exposenewjobsandsectors
Incorporatingaspectsofsuburban livingintourbanlifeandviceversa
GreenGrowthPlanconnectspeople tojobsandexposesthemtonew communities Increasingsustainableandgreen agriculturalresources
Greenroofs
Bioswales
Amoreefficientandsustainable transportationsystemcanservea largerpopulationandpurposethanit doestoday Transitcanservemorewithmultiple formsoftransitavailable Makepublictransportationmore convenientanddesirable
LightRailPodSeparation Inconveniencingprivateformsof transportation
Is a region that is flexible to multiple needsanddesiresthat:
Creates a comfortable mix of suburban and urban aspects that not only beautifies the region but addressesclimatechangeissues
Increases connectivity to jobs, resources, entertainment, family, andfriends
Overall accommodating many new cultures, communities, and people to come.