Maegan June Collins landscape designer 2019-2022 Portfolio
Maegan June Collins is a landscape designer who has a keen interest in socially inclusive urban design. She completed her BLA from The University of Guelph in 2021 and continued to study craft and design at The Kootenay School of Art in 2022. As a landscape designer, she strives to create public spaces that are inclusive, sustainable and strengthen community growth. Maegan is currently pursuing an OALA membership as her career develops. Some of Maegan’s most notable work include a streetscape design for the Burlington Waterfront BIA. This design focused on implementing materials, site furnishings and vegetation that encouraged social interactions and a sense of community. In her final year, Maegan wrote her honours thesis on the importance of designing urban transit systems that are gender inclusive. www.linkedin.com/in/maegan-collins/
Maegan June Collins
905.541.0593 maeganjcollins@gmail.com
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Contents The Social Street Capstone Project 4th Year BLA The Shared City Honors Thesis 4th Year BLA Sam Son Water Park Client Project 3rd Year Internship Sharing Connections Studio Final Project 4th Year BLA 06 14 18 24
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The existing street lacks a sense of character, has limited space for pedestrians and has accessibility and safety concerns. Its prime location and rich cultural history make Lakeshore Road an optimal site to redevelop. The main goals of this project are to redevelop the site into a space that encourages social interactions, increases profits for the Burlington Waterfront BIA and has safe and accessible connections. This will be achieved by removing built barriers, widening the pedestrian zone, introducing new paving materials and transforming the Gore Variety Store parking lot into a parkette called The Cove’s Landing. The Social Street will become a destination within itself alongside Lake Ontario. Burlington, ON Halton 6,100
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m2 Design IntentYear:4th Year BLA Project Type: Capstone Project Duration: 3 months Instructors: S. Kelly J. Hughes A Place to be Recognized StreetSocialThe 7
9Main Goals Enhance points of social interaction on site to encourage a sense of community. Create a safe environment for pedestrians both at night and during the day. Increase profits and foot traffic for Burlington Waterfront BIA. Design for accessible pathways and transit stops. Inventory Map Environmental Conditions Diagram Social Conditions Diagram Functional Relationship Diagram Legend Legend Points of Social Interaction Bike Lane Circulation Vehicle OutdoorExistingCirculationBuildingSeatingAreasPedestrianCirculationScenicLookout User PublicPavingActivityMaterialTransitCirculationPedestrian & Vehicle Circulation Sun & Wind Patterns Existing Vegetation Legend Vehicle Circulation Public Transit Circulation Bus Stop Pedestrian Circulation Pedestrian Circulation with Ramps Pedestrian Circulation with Stairs Cobblestone & Concrete ConcretePaving Paving Deciduous Trees Wind Patterns (SW) Sun SunriseMid-DayDirectionSunSunset RetailCoffeeGatheringWalkingPhotographyEatingShopShoppingN.T.S.N.T.S.N.T.S. N.T.S.N.T.S.N.T.S. Design Process Preliminary Concept Drawing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Keora Restaurant & Gore Variety Store Small Shops Coffee, Ice Cream & Cigars Hotel Parking Lot Waterfront Hotel Public Transit Stops Existing Trees Lookout SpencerPointSmith Park EntranceRestaurantstoBrant St. Pier Lake StreetWaterfrontOntarioTrailEntrance to Park Start of Pedestrian Lighting Bike Lane 010203040m Private Space Public SharedTransitionalSpaceBufferSpace Boundary Planting - Trees planted around the perimeter of Spencer Smith Park - Blocks some views of Lake Ontario from the road - Acts as a boundary of the park Planting Beds Smaller scale trees act as a barrier for outdoor patio seating Creates an enclosed atmosphere within 7 6 8 6 5 9 9 9 5 4 3 2 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Planting Strip - Trees separate the public sidewalk from the privately owned hotel parking lot Transitional Buffer The area between privately owned businesses and the public street - Creates a separation in sense of place Shared Space - Outdoor seating and walking areas are used by multiple groups and businesses Public Space Roads and sidewalks are owned and maintained through the municipality Public spaces allow for group gathering and less restrictions Private Space - Privately owned businesses act as a barrier to the public realm - They are fixed locations and can not be changed SociabilitySafetyEconomyAccessibility
Master Plan A A Legend The Cove’s Landing The Shoreline Strip Outdoor Patio Seating Bus Shelter / Bus Stop Bike Lane Spencer Smith Park Waterfront Trail Lake Ontario Street Access to Park Scenic Lookout Point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 5 4 3 10 010203040m Street Zoning Section - Elevation A-A 012345m Transition Zone PedestrianZone PedestrianZone Spencer Smith ParkFixtureStreetZoneZoneBike ZoneBikeVegetationzone Vehicle Zone 7.2m2.5m 20m1.8m2.5m 1.5m2.0m10m1.5m The Shoreline Strip Perspectives - Day vs. Night 11
The high volume of foot traffic on site highlights the importance of having high quality paving materials and accessible built connections. The nearby waterfront trail and park are accessible from multiple areas on Lakeshore Rd.
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The city will purchase land from the Gore Variety Store to allow for the parkette. It will have public seating and a sculptural art piece on behalf of the Burlington Public Art Program. This will increase foot traffic and tourism and improve economic development.
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The bike lane, paved with asphalt, was painted teal to provide a clear distinguish between the lane, sidewalk and road. Road Paving The road is paved with asphalt; it is the optimal choice for this site since the rest of the Burlington waterfront has asphalt roads. This provides consistency and a cohesive look throughout the area.
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Sidewalk Paving PICP Paving Detail Bedding Open-gradedcoursebase reservoir Open-graded subbase reservoir Underdrain (as required) Geotextile Uncompacted(optional)subgrade soil Permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP) are the optimal choice for this site since they reduce runoff, promote street tree survival and have a higher rate of snow melt (less ice). The warm toned bricks provide a welcoming and safe atmosphere for pedestrians. 2 3 1 2 3
The traffic pattern is altered after removing the NW lane, but is still highly efficient. The lane removal allows for a wider sidewalk, more space for pedestrians and businesses; it will help to slow down traffic in high volume pedestrian areas.
Designing for Gender Equity through Transportation Cities and transit systems are deeply connected. Transit systems play an indispensable role in the movement of people. This thesis will examine urban transportation systems from a gendered perspective. This subject will be explored by researching the inequalities women experience while using public transit and looking at an example in Toronto’s bus system. We will also study an example of progressive gender-sensitive planning practices in Vienna, Austria. Based on research and data, this thesis will produce a Gender Inclusive Public Transit Guide for landscape architects. The objective is to have designers and municipalities re-evaluate their transportation policies through a gendered lens. Most of the time designers don’t intentionally misrepresent women’s needs, it’s often because they recognize the default standard of a human as male. Ultimately, we have to look towards a future where transit systems are designed for the specific needs of both women and men equally. 4th Year S. Kelly J. Hughes
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The lane must be a minimum of 11 feet wide, painted with a bright colour with the label “bus only” and have a double white line to separate it from car lanes (NACTO, n.d.). Designers should also implement hard barriers (ie. vegetation planters) or soft barriers (ie. rumble strips) to the edge of the lane to discourage cars from using the lane (NACTO). Designers should provide separate lighting that is to scale for the needs of humans and vehicles. Pedestrian lighting should be 5-6 meters tall and spaced 12.5-18 meters apart (NACTO, n.d.). Recommended lighting for roads should be between 3.2 lux to 6.4 lux (Fotios & Gibbons). Light fixtures for vehicles should be 10-12 meters tall and spaced 35 meters apart (Wakefield, et al. 2017). A shelter should be 10 feet wide, 7-feet tall with seating that can accommodate a minimum of 4 people. Seating benches should be on a non-slip, properly drained concrete pad (Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP), 1996). Shelters should be placed a minimum of 5 feet from the edge. Landscape architects need to analyze their designs and policies through a technique called gender mainstreaming. In terms of urban planning, gender mainstreaming “considers the diverse requirements of men and women of all ages and types at each stage of the planning process” (Irschik and Kail, 2013, p.179). Planners should prioritize the frequency of routes that connect services such as grocery stores, hospitals, schools and daycares etc. In an urban area, these services should have routes with bus stops that are spaced within a range of 500 to 1200 feet apart (TCRP). Crosswalks should have a 5-feet clearance between the front or rear of a bus and have flush curbs going onto the sidewalk (Transit Cooperative Research Program, 1996). Bus stop and crosswalk signs should be 7 feet tall and in an easily visible location (TCRP). Sidewalks should be a width of 2 meters and be 6-inches tall so buses can easily lower onto the sidewalks to let passengers with strollers on.
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Public Transit Only LanesDesigning for LightingAccessibility for SafetyReliable EnhancedTransitStopsListening to Others
Gender Inclusive Public Transit Guide In my thesis, I created a Gender Inclusive Public Transit Guide for landscape architects. This guide will encourage a new standard for designing transit systems to be gender-sensitive. This guide specifically applies to landscape architects and their ability to control the streetscape and systematic design of transit stops and routes. This guide has been created in hopes of achieving similar recognition and implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). This design guide will provide urban planners and designers with specific quantities for design choices that will meet the standard requirements for gender inclusivity.
Sam WaterSonPark Establishing Theme and Fun into Water Park Design The aim of this project was to provide the client with conceptual drawings that highlighted the aquatic theme and ride options. We provided a master plan that highlighted the park’s amenities, ride variation and water features. The hand-drawn section-elevation shows a more detailed version of the park’s coastal aquatic theme. Location: Danang, Vietnam Size: 30,000 m2 Design IntentYear:3rd Year Internship Project Type: Client Project Duration: 1 month Instructor: D. Jackson 19
Master Plan Rides Only Master Plan Preliminary Concept Plan Water Features Master Plan 21 A A Legend Front ServiceParkingEntranceLotEntrance Service Road Water Slide Kids Area Wave Pool Lazy RestaurantRiver Outdoor Restaurant Seating Cabanas Scale 1:1000 1 2 3 1 2 3 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 9 3 3 7 8 8 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Description This section-elevation was completed during my third-year internship at Proslide Technology Inc. This drawing was created for the client to highlight the park’s aquatic theme. It was hand-drawn and finalized in Photoshop.
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The Importance of Rural Connection for Urban Growth Our design incorporates the character of Claire-Maltby’s rural past while maintaining an urban function. Our design fosters a close-knit sense of place through a network of community hubs which focus on cultural heritage, ecology, family, and art. These hubs simultaneously enable social interaction, economic growth, environmental protection and public engagement. Safe transportation routes allow residents to access these hubs and other amenities on site. The considerable amount of middle-density housing provides affordable and comfortable living for residents and promotes social well-being. Overall, residents of Claire-Maltby will have easy, safe, and ample access to open space, social infrastructure, and everyday needs. These are the conditions needed to promote a connected neighbourhood, keeping the feeling of a rural community in an urban setting.
Design IntentYear:4th Year BLA Project Type: Studio Final Project Duration: 2 months In Collaboration With: S. M.M.BoychevaPughVickery Instructors: B.
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Location: Guelph, ON Region: Wellington County Size: 1200 m2 Stewart
Main Goals Section-Elevation A-A Claire-Maltby Weather Pattern Diagram BOUNDARY SITEBOUNDARYN Master Plan Legend Low Density Housing Medium Density Housing High Density Housing Pedestrian Trails The Art Hub The Community Culture Hub The Ecology Hub 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2120 22 23 2524 26 27 28 29 30 32 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 LAND USEBLOCKAREA (ha)UNITS Open Residential/ParksSpaceWoodlandsCommercialCommunityLotsLowDensityMediumDensityHighDensityMixedUse 28.828.31.14.24.717.44.43.8 7203286616818,11,1,2,3,4,5,67,8,91012,13,1415,16,1719,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,2829,30,31,3233,34,35,36,37,38,39,40 N/AN/A Our main goal is to encourage community connection to each other and the land. Provide exposure and opportunities for local agriculture businesses and farmers to sell to nearby residents. To educate residents on the historical and ecological significance of the moraine to encourage environmental and stewardship.community Close the social wealth gap through inclusive rangeopportunitiesaccessibleandhousingforaofneeds. Community Connection Economic Exposure Moraine EducationMid-Density Housing 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 3 9 5 6 7 38 4 4 2 2 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Family Clair-MaltbyCommunityHubCenterElementary School 27
C-CSection-ElevationSection-ElevationTheArtHubTheEcologyHub The Community Culture Hub The Family Hub The Art Hub Perspective
