City of Gainesville, GA
RENAISSANCE FELLOWS PROGRAM SUMMER 2013 RENAISSANCE FELLOW: ELIZABETH LAWANDALES
10 Weeks : 3 Projects
1. 2. 3.
• Existing Design Elements Catalog
• FRESH Guide to Urban Infill • Bradford Streetscape Improvements • Washington Streetscape Improvements
Project 1: Catalog of Existing Design Elements The purpose of this catalog is to make a record
of all the design elements that exist downtown. By having this information on hand, the city is able to easily recall what elements are used downtown and make informed decisions regarding future developments It is a tool that will help Gainesville maintain a coherent style in the public spaces throughout downtown.
Digital Version of Catalog: http://issuu.com/elawandales/docs/gainesville_ga_ elements_catalog_8_5
Catalog Layout
Project 2: Guide to Infill Considerations in Downtown Gainesville
Infill area outlying the perimeter Infill area within downtown perimeter
It is a tool that will help Gainesville maintain a coherent visual style with the buildings downtown.
Project 2: A FRESH Guide to Infill
Footprint Roof Shape Envelope Skin
Holes
Footprint R E S
H Footprint is the outline of the foundation of a building.
Footprint R E S
H Setback line should be considered alongside the footprint.
F Roof Shape E S
H The profile of a series of roofs.
F Roof Shape E S
H Urban environment allows for a variety of options with flat roofed buildings.
F R Envelope S
H If you were to shrink wrap a building the outside shape, would be the envelope.
F R Envelope S
H Infill on corner lots should be given extra special consideration.
F R E Skin
H Skin is the material used to cover the building, i.e. Brick.
F R E Skin
H
F R E S
Holes
F R E S
Holes
Traffic Intensity Study
Parking Study
Off-street lots: 1,122 On-street or deck: 1,373 Total : 2,495
Project 3: Streetscape Improvements “An inviting, bustling street life is the most compelling feature of a great downtown. People walking to destinations or strolling for pleasure, storefronts luring shoppers, services conveniently located and restaurants providing atmosphere with scents and sounds all combine to create memorable experiences and increase the desire to return. These widened sidewalks with street trees, directional signage, public art and improved street lighting have set the stage for a true revival of Downtown’�
Bradford Street: Existing Conditions
Bradford Street Option D: Aerial View One way traffic goes out from square One lane = 12’ wide Sidewalks = 11’ wide 9’ wide parallel parking on either side
(~20 spaces) Street trees are spaced 25’ on center
Bradford Street Option D: Section/Elevation
Bradford Street Before and After
AFTER
Washington Street: Existing Conditions
Washington Street Option A: Aerial View One way traffic goes towards square One lane = 19’ wide Right sidewalk = 9’ wide Left sidewalk =14’ wide 9’ wide parallel parking (~12 spaces) Street trees are spaced 25’ on center
Washington Street Option A: Section View
Washington Street Option D: Aerial View One way traffic goes towards square One lane = 19’ wide Left sidewalk =10’ wide Right sidewalk = 9’ wide 9’ wide parallel parking (~22 spaces) Street trees are spaced 25’ on center
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Washington Street Option D: Section View
Car parked at 45-degree angle
Washington Street Before and After
Washington Street Option A: Before and After
Moving Forward… Choose option for Washington Street Method of Implementation + Funding + Phasing