MEGAN ALEXANDRA
RYBACKI 2013 PLANNING AND DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents
Profile General Planning Community Outreach Land Bank Study Swot Analysis Concept Development Contextual Analysis Design Intervention Section Elevation Site Plan Layout
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Professional Experience:
Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes California, Planning Intern, Community and Economic Development Department: Mammoth Lakes is four-season resort town that supports a sustainable community located in the High Sierras.
City of Worthington, Worthington Ohio, Planning Intern, Economic Development Department: The City of Worthington is a northern suburb of Columbus and provides the convenience and charm of a small town located within a short distance of a larger city.
Academic Experience:
Structured curriculum of lecture-based and studio courses encompassing the topics of planning and design fundamentals, site planning, neighbourhood development, land use controls, geographic information systems, and utilizing local planning resources. Independent coursework in the fields of sustainability, horticulture, organizational behaviour and ethics.
Affiliations:
Planning Student Organization: Active member of the Urban Planning Student Council Alpha Rho Chi: Member and past Philanthropy Chair for the Professional Fraternity of the Allied Arts Emery Theatre: Volunteer for the “Requiem Project� and the restoration of the Emery Theatre
General planning town of mammoth lakes HOME Annual Long Term Monitoring Report: prepared monitoring reports, analyzed the Town’s three affordable housing projects, and provided required documents to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. Annual Planning Report: Prepared the Town’s annual planning and progress report and submitted the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development as well as the State Clearing House. (http://www.ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us/documents/10/47/48/2012%20Annual%20Planning%20 Report_Signed_201303251716447070.pdf) Planning and Building Permits: Performed and processed planning permits including; use permits, design review applications, administrative permits, variance permits, sign permits, code compliance issues and other minor permits. Reviewed building permits and plan checks as well as additional planning permits that were unique to special zones for ski easements, master plans, snow deposition design, earthquake and avalanche zones. Assisted with the process and coordination of larger scale permits. Utilized BasicGov and CivicPlus software to document permits. Cal Recycle Tire Derived Product Grant Final Report: Prepared and submitted the final report and grant payment request for Whitmore Track and Field, a high altitude sports training facility, that was produced from over 31,000 waste tires diverted from California Landfills. Customer Service: Researched and provided information for zoning and development related questions within the community. General Administration: Prepared and managed consultant contracts, to ensure proper project completion. Other miscellaneous tasks included research, preparation of agendas, minutes, and coordination for various planning and economic development committees.
Photographs taken in Mammoth Lakes
Community outreach town of mammoth lakes air quality Provided extensive research, community outreach, and analysis for the Town’s Air Quality Management Plan Update. Community Outreach included a home heating survey to identify the public’s heating habits that are affecting the air and provide suggestions for reducing the pollution of particulate matter. As well as community outreach other project tasks included consultant coordination, data collection, analysis and mapping. The data analysis will be used to identify solutions to help the Town become in conformance with the State of California’s air quality standards.
Post Card Mailer Designed by JASdesign
Land Bank Study CIty of Worthington Worthington is a well-established first ring suburb and residential community that provides top-notch amenities and public services as well as a highly rated school district. Worthington’s 2005 Comprehensive plan addressed the major constraints of the city including the lack of vacant land for new growth and the aging building stock. The majority of the city is developed and Worthington can no longer expand its boundaries. Developers are bypassing Worthington because of the lack of underdeveloped land. Therefore it is vital to begin finding tools to create infill development. All current and future redevelopment should be focused on the redevelopment of existing land to continue the success and well being of the community. A land bank is a potential tool that is targeted towards residential redevelopment and can be utilized in Worthington to ensure that the limited properties are not under preforming. An operating land bank can be used to determine the status of the city’s housing stock and prepare a plan for vacant or abandoned properties to ensure that blight will not become a constraint in the future.
Photographs taken of Potential Land Bank properties in Worthington
Swot analysis Clifton plaza
Performed an in depth analysis on what makes a public space successful. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The example area chosen for examination is located approximately 3 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. Clifton Plaza is an accessible public space that is resourcefully squeezed into the heart of Ludlow. Ludlow business district is a fairly small but thriving area that upholds walkability and function. The purpose of the plaza is to promote connectivity from the parking spaces behind the lot and the business district that surrounds the area. With well placed seating, and artistic detail the lot was designed for the residents and shoppers of Ludlow. Graters, The Esquire theatre and a coffee shop, and other boutiques surround the lot. The assessment of the area breaks down into four categories: Uses and activities, Comfort and image, Access and linkages, and Sociability. The analysis led to the conclusion that although the space incorporates elements that would make it a successful place, it is lacking the social interaction that it is designed to stimulate.
Photographs taken in Clifton Plaza and surrounding area.
Concept Development Plan Mount airy forest
Mount Airy Forest is located on the northwest border of Cincinnati, and is surrounded by College Hill, Northside, and Westwood. Interstate 74 runs through the forest and the major roads located in the district are Colerain Avenue, and West North Bend Road. It is a 10-minute drive from downtown and just a short distance from the Cincinnati Zoo, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, Over-the-Rhine and numerous other key locations. While Mt. Airy is located close to downtown the neighborhood manages to remain a rugged environment with over 1,400 acres of park space. A number of factors and analysis were reviewed to determine the most appropriate site for development within the forest. When choosing a site plan it was important to take into account the steep topography and connectivity of the forest. The site chosen is approximately 120 acres with room for growth in the surrounding park space. The Mount Airy Forest Development Plan promotes a walkable environment with shared bike lanes and wide sidewalks for the comfort and ease of the pedestrians. The site is designed to fit a lifestyle that is cohesive with the natural feel of the forest while also maintaining the appeal of its proximity to downtown Cincinnati. Mount Airy Forest Concept Development Plan fosters a diverse housing stock including detached single-family homes, as well as multi-family apartments, row houses, and mixed-use development with commercial space. The site supports the communities lifestyle and provides room for sustainable growth.
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contextual analysis
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University Village Business District is a small, business district, located two blocks east of University of Cincinnati. Moreover, this report assesses the district via physical, social and historical analyses. A physical analysis involves the study of buildings, street patterns, land uses and geographical context. Social analysis encompasses demographics of people and housing. Historical analysis utilizes an overview of the transformation of this space. Throughout the past 80 years, different phases of the business district and its surrounding context are explored to discover upon what has been focused, and what needs improved. These various analyses allowed for a critical and thoughtful examination, resulting in identifying problems within the district. The vacant lots and unsuccessful businesses are of the fact that Short Vine is a secluded street. Empty lots make an area unattractive to a shopper, which in turn makes the business more unsuccessful. Vacancies are the physical consequence of poor social implications of the business district, all stemming from its seclusion.
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Historical Analysis of University Village Legend 1938 1950 1966 1975 1990
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design intervention university village
My studio partner, Jake Hays and I worked together to implement a plan to incorporate a rooftop bar atop of Bogart’s (live music venue), complimented by a semi-public concert and gathering venue in its alley, bordering Acme Body Piercing & Tattoo. The spatial imbalance between Bogart’s and Acme Body Piercing & Tattoo will be filled with an attractive, innovative area that promotes social interaction and economic improvements. By decreasing the number of vacancies along Short Vine, these renovations will implement connectivity with surrounding streets.
Media: SketchUp and Photoshop
Section Elevation A section-elevation drawing is constructed from a section of a site plan showing the topographic relief in a 2-dimentsional view while also implementing the elements of the plan. This type of drawing is used to illustrate architectural and landscape construction details within the context of the surrounding land.
Media: Pencil, Ink, Markers, and Pastel
SIte PLAN LAYOUT The ground plane hardscapes and softscapes in this graphic represent both the natural and man-made ground surfaces. Different techniques and textures highlight the paths and landscape areas. Shadows are also an important feature of the drawing to show the orientation of the sun as well as the size of the structures.
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SIte PLAN LAYOUT A basic illustrative site plan rendering offers a compelling graphic of proposed development. Using mechanical drawing techniques and a variation of line values, textures and gradients the elements of the plan become distinguishable. These different techniques will also produce a hierarchy of the elements of the plan.
Media: Pencil, Ink, Markers, and Pastel
“In her four month internship, Megan accomplished a substantial amount of high quality work. She was professional, enthusiastic, and a quick-learner. Megan was instrumental in making major strides with the Air Quality Management Plan, specifically conducting the necessary data collection and research. Megan was able to quickly learn how to process planning and building permits, and completed thorough reviews ahead of schedule. Megan also took on a variety of tasks not initially anticipated to be assigned to her. Megan was a pleasure to work with and was a valued asset to the Town.” Jen Daugherty, Associate Planner for the Town of Mammoth Lakes (Employer Evaluation)
“I was struck immediately by her measured and mature temperament, as evidenced by her interactions with co-workers and approach to completing assigned tasks. As the summer months progressed, I became convinced that Ms. Rybacki is one of those individuals for whom continued success will come naturally; her grasp of abstract ideas, personable nature, and high quality deliverables mark Ms. Rybacki as well prepared for whatever comes next.” Jeffry Harris, Economic Development Manager for the City of Worthington (Letter of Recommendation)
Thank You http://www.linkedin.com/pub/megan-rybacki/55/878/382 rybackma@mail.uc.edu 330.391.9225