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ndust ry- Vision & Concept Vision Statement Currently the Central Bench has been underutilized because of the reluctance to admit the tank farms are not moving out of the area any time soon. With this in mind we propose the acceptance of the industrial portion of town and the new embrace of that identity for the Central Bench. Embracing the industrial identity will be a complex process. It will include the installation of art pieces which reflect the industrial feel. The choice of materials in new buildings to reflect the steel, glass and clean line motif. The invitation will then be extended towards commercial industrial companies, such as leather makers and small specialty craftsman who encourage the industrial feeling. The Central Bench would not be a true part of Boise however without a few key considerations when planning for the future. Connectability and mobility through a variety of transportation options most importantly bicycling will be an important aspect in the streetscape. The Central Bench will also include the greening up of the area and the creating of outdoor patio spaces in which people are provided with fresh opportunities to gather and meet people. The problem the tanks present in creating a stark scale contrast will be fixed by incorporation of more height variety surrounding the tanks and the inclusion of streetscaping in order to soften the edges. Through these programing elements the Central Bench will become a thriving modern industrial part of town with key connectability and green spaces with the rest of surrounding Boise.
Program Development
2010 Economic Value of Art in Boise Total Industry Expenditure
$48,035,096
1,602
JOBS CREATED
LOCAL REVENUE GENERATED
$1,645,000
STATE REVENUE GENERATED RESIDENCE ATTENDANCE NON - RESIDENCE ATTENDANCE EVENT RELATED EXPENDITURES
$2,816,000 87% 13% $25,293,132
For the purpose of this study, residents are attendees who live within Ada County; non-residents live outside that area. Americans for the Arts (www.AmericansForTheArts.org). SOURCE: Arts & Economic Prosperity IV - http://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/.
Benefits of Art
The Central Bench area in Boise is a location with strong potential for growth. Currently it suffers from a disconnection with the rest of Boise and the surrounding communities. Art has great potential to reconnect the district and add economic value and revitalization to the area. Art installations are a cost effective method of sparking the economy while simultaneously creating a “collective attitude” and “inspiring” a sense of community. The Central Bench has a rich history that should not be cast aside but rather enhanced through the introduction of new “historic” building types that help to both mitigate the derelict nature of the area and create a transition in scale between the tank farms and residential uses that coexists. The combination of art and the creation of a “historic industrial district” has the potential to be the trigger for change in the Central Bench region of Boise.
Program
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Create a Historic District through new development, architectural typology and materials etc.… Create a strong connection from St. Alphonsus Hospital and the International Market site through the creating of pedestrian/bike friendly streets and the incorporation of a greenway along Curtis Street. Develop an east/west connection from Orchard to Curtis using Emerald and Morris hill - Use redevelopment and create pedestrian friendly routes to navigate from orchard to Curtis. Create small commercial nodes in key areas while emphasizing the industrial feel within the new growth. Create a park/market near the rail line to connect the green belt to the market. Create a phasing plan for the development of the tank farm. Use art installations to revitalize the area through strategic placement
Goals
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Locate critical industrial edges to redesign/mitigate industrial impact. - Suggest vegetation that keeps sight lines clear and improve aesthetic qualities and enhances the feel of the area. Identify key parcels for future development. Soften social anxiety between Industry and Residence. - Incorporate historic industrial elements into the park system Locate East / West streets. - Improve connection through industrial area Identify key areas for vertical growth around the tank farm. Locate unsightly light industry buildings for improvement. - Use art as improvement method Case Studies of adaptive reuse of industrial sites. - Apply to gas tanks and other possible opportunities Identify key tanks for site lines and tank art. Identify key industrial street art locations and precedents. Phase plan for rail line. Opportunities for connection
• Case studies of long term redevelopment. - Mitigation
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Parti - a • Strong Lateral Connections • North South Green Belt Connection • Red- Areas Of high Interest • Industrial Mixed Use Corridors
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Parti - B • Strong Pedestrian Connection • Green Belt Connection • Creating Areas Of high Interest
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Sense of Place
Softening edge with art
These photos are about the future of the Central Bench, they set an example of the type of style buildings which would be created could take on. There is a very approachable modern, clean cut and everyday material approach in these examples. Shade is provided by more than plant material. Glass is an important feature to make things more intriguing. Styles are very much industrial modern.
We suggest softening the harsh edge between the large tank farms and the small residential neighborhoods and small commercial by precisely choosing the location of art installations within the Central Bench. Above are examples of street art as well as tank art. These installations would be chosen to represent the Central Bench adequately and only placed in areas in which they would have a positive affect in the neighborhoods. Above is also an example of an abandoned tank which has been converted into a space for light shows. This is another way to soften the edge and add beauty to the area. The bench above is an example of using the shapes and forms of the tank in other part of the neighborhood to begin helping people see these shapes are more approachable and more familiar. Art done in a tactful manner along building can help create the identity of a neighborhood and the identity of a business.
Softening edge With green infrastructure
Creating an identity These photos are examples of the industrial feeling that could really suit the Central Bench well. This identity will encourage the embracing of the old, with the new outlook of the modern and current styles. The building here are examples of building currently existing that could use a face lift to become something like these. All spaces include a patio area, something very important to the identity of all of Boise area. The use of steel and brick, as well as glass represent the industrial era.
The selection of landscaping products and location will be critical to creating a more enjoyable environment in the Central Bench. The Central Bench is currently lacking any protection from the sun and heat. By just adding landscape in order to create more sunny areas the Central Bench will be more enjoyable. The first image is an example of how the building is used to shield a good portion of the town from the eye sore of the tanks. The second picture is an example of a industrial building made to be more approachable by the use of landscape materials. The last two photos are examples of how the building materials can match the industrial feeling of the bench, but be made to look much nicer. The industrial utilities in these photos are glamorized and give the area an identity.
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