PARTI & PROGRAM
REGIONAL PARTI
Focus primary nodes of activity around the intersections of Orchard and Emerald and Orchard and Franklin. Establish secondary nodes around the Boise international market, as a gateway to the greenbelt, and around the hospital. Create tertiary neighborhood nodes in the neighborhoods to the east and the west of the corridor to interweave activity throughout the Central Bench. Activate the edge of green spaces, particularly the greenbelt. Create strong pedestrian and bike linkages across major barrier including the interstate highways.
PROJECT PARTI
At a regional level, our themes are channeling, funneling, and gateway, as shown in this parti diagram. In a semi-abstract way, this diagram shows how the Central Bench area, and specifically the Orchard Street Corridor becomes both a funnel, channeling peoples and energies from the outlying commuter cities of Nampa, Caldwell, and Meridian, and a gateway into the downtown Boise area. Thus, Orchard street becomes an important landmark and gateway on one’s way into the city as well as a destination in and of itself. Through the development of our concepts and designs, this characteristic of the Central Bench area will be enhanced and strengthened.
CITY PARTI
The northern bench is dominated by a psychological void created by industrial areas, Orchard and Franklin circle the edge of this void. An opportunity is present to create an environment which surrounds light industrial with an embrace of retail and residential uses. As a gateway to the city of Boise circulation of multiple modes is of great importance. Connection to Downtown, Garden City, Boise State, and the Airport should be strengthened.
PROGRAM FRAMEWORK • FACADE FACELIFT CREATE A MORE WELCOMING STREET FRONT THAT ENABLES STROLLING THROUGHOUT THE CORRIDOR.
• GREENBELT GATEWAY & RECREATION CORRIDOR
• ADAPTIVE REUSE
IMPROVE BIKEABILITY FROM DOWNTOWN & BSU TO RECREATIONAL TRAILS SOUTH OF BOISE VIA ORCHARD ST SEPARATED BIKE LANES
FIND AN NEW USE FOR OLD NEGLECTED BUILDINGS TO REVITALIZE THE AREA
• GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
• ROAD DIET
RESTORE HYDROLOGY BY CREATING PERVIOUS PAVEMENTS AND BIOSWALES THAT CLEAN AND RECHARGE GROUNDWATER
IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW BY CREATING CENTER TURN LANES AND ELIMINATING THE SECOND LANE TO MAKE ROOM FOR PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS
• NODE CREATION
USING THE POWER OF 10, CREATE HUBS OF ACTIVITY AND DENSITY FEATURING HIGHER DENSITY HOUSING IN MIXED USE CENTERS AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS
JAMES HANSEN
JOHN LOCKE
• LEAN ZONE RELAXING RESTRICTIVE REGULATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE ATYPICAL REDEVELOPMENT CAN SPUR A SURGE OF GRASSROOT INVESTMENT
• PHASED/INCREMENTAL GROWTH
BY PLANNING IN PHASES WE CAN ENCOURAGE ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH THAT WILL PREVENT THE AREA FROM BEING PLAGUED BY LOPSIDED DEVELOPMENT THAT WOULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO ANOTHER ERA OF NEGLECT AND ABANDONMENT
• 3RD SPACE CREATION
ORCHARD STREET
FACILITATE A STRONG COMMUNITY FABRIC BY CREATING SPACES FOR CHANCE MEETING AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION
BOISE
• RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS
FILL A GAP IN THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET BY CREATING MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING OPTIONS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
JOHAN VAN ZEBEN
HAILEY WALL
PROF CAROLINE LAVOIE
TANYA RICE
a vision for the future URBAN THEORY, SYSTEMS & DESIGN
CONCEPT 1 LEGEND
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OFFICE SPACE GREENBELT GATEWAY
NODE
KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK
PARK OR GREEN SPACE SMALL RETAIL NODE
ETHNIC FOOD
MAKER SPACE/ LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
CANAL OR RIVER EMERALD ST.
GREENBELT LINKAGE LIBERTY PARK
NEW GREEN SPACE
CURTIS ST.
PEDESTRIAN OR BIKE CONNECTION
LARGE MIXED-USE NODE
NEIGHBORHOOD NODES
EXISTING GREENBELT IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SPACE
MIDPOINT NODE
GREENBELT CONNECTION
ROAD DIET
LEAN ZONE & ADAPTIVE REUSE CONCENTRATION
• Maker & Coworking Space & Live/Work Lofts • Improved Pedestrian Connectivity • Road Diet with Recreation Corridor • Additional Open Space & Greenbelt Connections • Mixed-use Nodes at Major Intersections • Neighborhood Nodes near Residential • Lean Zone
This concept focuses on four main nodes. The most important being at the intersection of Orchard and Emerald. The other three are at the existing site of the International Market, Orchard & Franklin, and Emerald & Curtis. To support these, there are also several intermediate and lesser nodes at other strategic intersections to create a cohesive fabric in the area. This concept also shows the application of various “influence zones” that drive our placement of various elements. For example, the large tracts of industrial uses, to the west
JAMES HANSEN
JOHN LOCKE
INT’L MARKET
MEDIUM MIXED-USE NODE
FRANKLIN ST.
IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SPACE NEW FRANKLIN PARK
ORCHARD ST.
PROGRAM
MORRIS HILL PARK
MEDIUM MIXED-USE NODE
ZONE OF INFLUENCE
of Orchard, push onto our site, especially above the main node at Orchard and Emerald. This provides the opportunity to put “maker spaces” in that area, to provide a gradient from the commercial corridor into the larger industrial areas. A key feature of this concept includes designating the stretch between Franklin and Emerald as a “Lean Zone” where non-safety regulations on commercial businesses are relaxed to encourage faster and more unique developments.
JOHAN VAN ZEBEN
RESIDENTIAL
ZONE OF INFLUENCE
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
INDUSTRIAL
RETAIL & SERVICES
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTIONAL RETAIL & SERVICES COMMERCIAL
HAILEY WALL
PROF CAROLINE LAVOIE
TANYA RICE
INDUSTRIAL
ORCHARD STREET
BOISE a vision for the future URBAN THEORY, SYSTEMS & DESIGN
CONCEPT 2 LEGEND
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NODE
GREENBELT GATEWAY NEW GREEN SPACE
KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK
PARK OR GREEN SPACE NEIGHBORHOOD NODE
CANAL OR RIVER
ROAD DIET
PEDESTRIAN OR BIKE CONNECTION
GREENBELT LINKAGE LIBERTY PARK
EXISTING GREENBELT
NEW GREEN SPACE
CURTIS ST.
EMERALD ST.
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MAJOR MIXED-USE NODE
IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SPACE
NEIGHBORHOOD NODES
NEIGHBORHOOD NODE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MAKER SPACE/ LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ROAD DIET MIXED USE
ROAD DIET
NEIGHBORHOOD NODE NEIGHBORHOOD NODE
PROGRAM
MAJOR NODE
INT’L MARKET
FRANKLIN ST.
RETAIL CORRIDOR
NEW FRANKLIN PARK
ORCHARD ST.
• Maker & Coworking Space & Live/Work Lofts • Improved Pedestrian Connectivity • Road Diet with Recreation Corridor • Additional Green Space • Mixed-use Nodes at Major Intersections • Neighborhood Nodes near Residential • Medium Desnity Residential
MORRIS HILL PARK
MEDIUM NODE
ZONE OF INFLUENCE
This concept focuses on three major nodes of activity the largest being the intersection of Orchard and Emerald with other developed centers around the existing site of the Boise International Market and the corner of Orchard and Franklin. Tertiary neighborhood nodes would be interwoven with the surrounding neighborhood to provide daily services within walking distance and to establish legible pattern to draw users into the larger nodes along the corridor. To create a gradient of intensity between the mixed-use corridor and the existing residential
neighborhoods, a variety of housing options such as row houses, duplexes and triplexes, two-story walk up apartments, and accessories dwellings would be provided in the areas immediately surrounding the corridor. An area of light industrial, co-working and maker space, live-work lofts, and business incubators would be created to soft the edge between existing heavier industrial uses, provide a stronger connection to the Boise International Market, and serve as a catalyst for local small business growth.
ZONE OF INFLUENCE
JOHN LOCKE
JOHAN VAN ZEBEN
HAILEY WALL
PROF CAROLINE LAVOIE
TANYA RICE
INDUSTRIAL
RESIDENTIAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
INDUSTRIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
RETAIL & SERVICES
INSTITUTIONAL
COMMERCIAL
RETAIL & SERVICES COMMERCIAL
JAMES HANSEN
RESIDENTIAL
ORCHARD STREET
BOISE a vision for the future URBAN THEORY, SYSTEMS & DESIGN
VISION & PRECEDENTS VISION STATEMENT “The Bench area of Boise, ID is to become an gateway, both physically and from a life sense. It welcomes all on their way to Boise’s city center by providing not only physical landmarks and destinations but also by providing a place for individuals, families & businesses to build a foundation. The plan puts priority on celebrating universal communities that bring together newly arriving individuals of diverse backgrounds and those whose roots are firmly planted in Idaho soil. Over the long term, the goal is to create 24hour neighborhoods, where street activity allows one to feel safe at all times, across the entire spectrum of age, ability, and experience. Specific goals for the area include improving multi-modal connectivity, reinvigorating retail, commercial, and mixed use areas to draw people in, creating 3rd spaces to reinforce the social fabric of the community, and reinforcing education as an important part of life in the bench by creating opportunities for intellectual stimulation in everyday life.”
“A GREAT PLACE TO START”
GENUS LOCI By developing a local style and native plant palette you can establish a strong sense of place that is unique to your community & region
PUBLIC ART & STREET FURNITURE Function & Art come together to create a playful, functional space that act as landmarks within the community
LIVE/WORK LOFTS Unique spaces where you can live above your work space. Great for attracting young ambitious talent who want to save money while starting up their business
CO-WORKING SPACE Shared office space for the rising generation of telecommuters who find working at home to distracting
MAKER SPACE Space for craftsmen to have a workshop full of tools and material. This will encourage a population of creative entrepreneurs
ADAPTIVE RE-USE Adapting older usable space for a new pertinent service will add vitality and a creative vibe to the neighborhood
EDUCATION CENTER/MUSEUM/LIBRARY A community learning center based around local interests and needs. Can include community gardens and other educational exhibits
EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE Placed throughout the community on a variety of topics, from native plants & animals to local history
ROAD DIET By including a center turn lane and separated bike paths we should alleviate congestion and improve flow, despite eliminating a lane each way
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Plantings, lighting, seating & street trees will add to pedestrian comfort and improve the aesthetics of the corridors
NIGHT MARKETS By programming public space with nighttime events you strengthen the social fabric and increase safety for everyone
FOOD TRUCKS Nothing brings life to a street faster than food, this also creates an opportunity for chance meetings and impromptu neighborhood bonding
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL By celebrating the international flavor of the area, you can draw in people from all over the region and turn your multi-cultural vibe into a huge asset
HUMAN SCALE In keeping everything on a walkable, human scale you are encouraging people to get our of their cars and walk, spending more time & money in the area
SEPARATED BIKE LANES Including physically separated bike lanes where appropriate encourages bikers of all ages and skill levels to take advantage of this amenity
SMALL URBAN SPACES By using the negative spaces between buildings to create small plazas and seating areas, you can encourage vibrant street life
COMMUNITY GARDENS Urban agriculture can allow community gardens to be integrated into streetscape plantings
ACCESSIBLE WATER FEATURES Allowing people to interact with water creates an instant gathering place, especially with Boise’s hot & arid climate.
ORCHARD STREET
BOISE JAMES HANSEN
JOHN LOCKE
JOHAN VAN ZEBEN
HAILEY WALL
PROF CAROLINE LAVOIE
TANYA RICE
a vision for the future URBAN THEORY, SYSTEMS & DESIGN