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Design for a changing world. Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm with a thoughtful design vision and a dynamic national imprint. Since 1931, SCB has made a lasting visual impact on skylines, campuses, and neighborhoods nationwide. From offices in Chicago and San Francisco, we offer our expertise to clients across the country, helping them achieve their goals, serve their constituents, and create unique built environments. Our approach is to ask questions, listen, and develop the best design solution for each individual project. We are future-oriented, continually challenging ourselves to design to a higher standard, innovate at every level, and give our clients more as we achieve design excellence.
Clients Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
Metra
Barwa Development Company
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Centex Corporation
Nazareth Academy
Chicago Housing Authority
Oberlin College
Chicago Transit Authority
Olivet Nazarene
City of Chicago
Regional Transportation Authority
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Sertus Capital Partners
City of Milwaukee
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
City of Moline
St. Ignatius College Prep
City of Naperville
St. Mary of the Woods
City of Prospect Heights
Town of Cicero
Columbia College Chicago
Town of St. John
DevCorp North
Tribune Real Estate Holdings
Dominican University
University of Iowa
Draper & Kramer
University of Chicago
The Habitat Company
U.S. Equities
Heirs of Bronzeville
Village of Bartlett
Homan Square Foundation
Village of Glenview
Howard Hughes Corporation
Village of Hoffman Estates
Illinois College
Village of Oak Park
Illinois Conservation Foundation
Village of Palatine
Illinois Medical District Commission Lake Forest College Loyola University Chicago Magnificent Mile Association
Meeting today’s challenges SCB’s planning practice is focused on urban design, livability, and sustainability for both public and private sector clients. Our depth of knowledge and expertise across a wide range of project types provides us with a comprehensive point of view and understanding of today’s diverse, complex, and rapidly changing local economies. Our planning approach aims to successfully resolve today’s urban challenges by outlining a future that is focused on equitable, community-wide benefits. As a trusted advisor to our clients, we create forward thinking plans that address critical issues, outline strategic solutions, and establish systematic road maps towards implementation. We utilize extensive in-house resources, as well as strategic partnerships with industry experts. Our collaborative process and enthusiasm for problem-solving helps us to go that extra mile to create optimal solutions and plans that are inspirational, catalytic, and implementable.
Community Engagement Each voice in a planning process offers a unique perspective and opportunity to enrich the project. Public outreach and community engagement form the foundation for our design decisions, consensus building, and pathways to implementation. We use a wide variety of tools to effectively communicate the project message including social media, virtual idea generation and testing, and a myriad of person-to-person meetings and workshops. We work with clients to guide this process and to ensure that stakeholders are meaningfully involved throughout the planning process. Listen and Understand—Through active listening, in-depth research, and observations of the physical conditions and community capacity, we gain a valuable understanding of both community aspirations and realities. Engage the Community—At every step along the process, we work with community stakeholders to ensure their voices are part of the idea generation, project formation, and plan realization. Identify Best Practices—We seek inspirational, informational, and appropriate best practices for realizing the highest quality and most effective solutions. Embrace Technology—We utilize innovative technology to support communication, project advancement, and graphic visualization.
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Creative Process and Innovative Solutions Today more than ever, urban planning and design requires the integration of complex factors, including market demands, environmental challenges, community interest, and infrastructure realities. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates these factors into a sustainable plan for the future that communicates the character of the place and acknowledges economic realities. SCB approaches each project with a fresh perspective, learning from past experiences, but not remaining beholden to their circumstances. We recognize that each regulatory, political, cultural, and economic environment requires a unique planning approach. SCB takes pride in creating engaging plans that become important tools for our clients. Our planning documents are approachable, straightforward, and inspiring to a wide audience. As technological advances transform the planning profession, we explore new efficiencies and opportunities to reach more people, access meaningful data, and produce useful outcomes.
Districts We find synergy between the built environment, transportation, and green space to shape a framework for livable, resilient, and equitable neighborhoods.
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River District Master Plan A new mixed-use district that embraces the Chicago River and expands the footprint of downtown Chicago. SCB prepared a multi-phased redevelopment master plan for the new River District, a 30-acre district between Chicago Avenue and Grand Avenue along the River, that will serve as a major catalyst for the post-industrial transformation of the north branch of the Chicago River. This new mixed-use neighborhood will extend Chicago’s downtown district and establish a seamless connection between the Loop, River North, Fulton Market, and River West neighborhoods. Drawing from best thinking practices in urban planning and sustainable development, the River District will serve as an innovation and technology hub in the heart of the city’s emerging “Tech Triangle” along the north branch of the River, reaffirming Chicago as among the most innovative cities in the world. Location Chicago, IL Land Area 30 acres Proposed Development 8.1 million SF of mixed-use development Client Tribune Real Estate Holdings
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West Loop Design Guidelines Preserving community character and harnessing rapid growth in a historic meat packing district. The West Loop is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the City of Chicago with its proximity to the central business district, access to numerous transportation networks, and thriving dining and retail scene. Concerns from local residents about the rapid pace of new development led Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to seek planning assistance from SCB. The firm provided urban design tools for coordinating future development proposals in relation to recent rezoning policy, and prepared design guidelines to support a more compatible new neighborhood development. Community stakeholder participation was critical to the planning process, and included input from more than 300 individuals over the course of two open houses, three working group meetings, and an online survey. Location Chicago, IL Land Area 450 acres Plan Components Design guidelines for streetscape, buildings, parking, and landscape Client City of Chicago
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Illinois Medical District Master Plan Repositioning a world-class medical district to support mixed-use economic development, advances in healthcare, and medical research. The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is one of the largest urban medical centers in the U.S. and is strategically located just west of Chicago’s central business district. This special-use zoning district consists of 560 acres of medical research facilities, laboratories, a biotech business incubator, raw development land, universities, and more than 40 healthcare-related institutions. SCB was commissioned by the IMD to develop a new Master Plan to guide the district’s future development, coordinate major institutional stakeholder goals, broaden land use, reposition obsolete facilities, and enhance the campus’ vitality and overall economic growth. Location Chicago, IL Major Medical Institutions Rush University Medical Center, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, The John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Land Area 560 acres Current Development 17 million SF Proposed Development 29 million SF Client Illinois Medical District Commission
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Roosevelt Square Master Plan A mixed-income redevelopment plan that fosters safety, wellness, and an increased quality of life for community residents. SCB worked with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) to create a new Master Plan and quality of life study for the Roosevelt Square neighborhood on Chicago’s near west side. The plan’s key objective was to identify development strategies for vacant land owned by CHA to address market demand and mixed-income community needs for both existing and future residents. The study focuses on improving the overall quality of life within the Roosevelt Square neighborhood by identifying amenities that strengthen the sense of community, increasing the market demand for housing, and providing needed social services for residents while remaining financially feasible. The plan calls for the integration of 84 acres of vacant land with legacy CHA developments, adjacent mixed-income neighborhoods, existing parks, schools, and retail corridors. The project required extensive public outreach efforts including multiple focus groups, community meetings, CHA residents meetings, monthly CHA Local Advisory Council meetings, 25+ stakeholder meetings, CHA leadership milestone meetings, and an interactive website. Location Chicago, IL Land Area 84 acres Proposed Development 3 million SF of mixed-use development Plan Components Planning strategies, quality of life study and redevelopment plan for 2,941 mixed income units Client Chicago Housing Authority
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Red + Purple Line Modernization TOD Plan Community supported redevelopment strategies for districts impacted by a major transit modernization project. The Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) program is a multi-staged Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) project aimed at accomplishing extensive transit system improvements. The CTA selected SCB to prepare a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan for parcels acquired for the Phase One track reconstruction and to support the subsequent disposition of the parcels after the completion of track construction. The outcomes of the RPM TOD planning process include overall district revitalization strategies, specific redevelopment concepts for the directly-impacted parcels, and public realm recommendations for the overall study area. The extensive public outreach process ensured that the recommendations for the project were aligned with the district’s character and goals of the community, while a detailed real estate market analysis provided needed background to ensure a balanced and implementable development approach. Location Chicago, IL Study Area 200 acres along the CTA Red Line including 5 rail stations Plan Components District guidelines and detailed redevelopment concepts for nine parcels Client Chicago Transit Authority
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Northeast Side Area Plan Prioritizing goals and economic development opportunities with strategic actions to mobilize stakeholders and leverage existing resources. The Northeast Side Area Plan is one of 12 sub-area plans that compose the City of Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan. The planning process included an evaluation of key assets, identification of economic development opportunities, and outlining initiatives to guide development that builds on these strategic resources and assets. Planning recommendations respond directly to Milwaukee’s rich history and natural and cultural resources in conjunction with current community goals and values. The outcome of the plan includes an implementation plan with a detailed action list to provide a blueprint for future development, and identifies specific catalytic projects that will support these strategic opportunities. The project involved a vigorous decision-making process, and working with numerous community and neighborhood organizations in a series of project workshops. A diverse city/ community management team and an active 100-person Planning Advisory Group provided guidance and leadership in organizing the workshops. Location Milwaukee, WI Study Area 8 square miles Plan Components Recommendations for 15 neighborhoods including the Riverworks Industrial Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Brewers Hill, Brady Street, Bronzeville, King Drive, and Lake Michigan waterfront parks Client City of Milwaukee Awards 2011 APA Wisconsin Best Practice Award
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Homan Square A vision for revitalization of Chicago’s west side with a focus on supporting existing grassroots community organizations. SCB has been instrumental in various redevelopment efforts to reposition the former Sears Roebuck Company Campus in Chicago’s west side community of North Lawndale. In 2002, SCB prepared a residential master plan that included strategies for the adaptive reuse of existing landmarked structures as well as new construction. SCB also worked on planning and design for the restoration and activation of the original Sears Tower and site of the Sears Catalog Facility. Positioned as a “Beacon of Hope” for the community, restoring this prominent structure became an economic catalyst. Now known as Nichols Tower, the building hosts a wide variety of community-focussed tenants including non-profit, arts, and social service groups. The planning process included community outreach and facilitation with incubator stakeholders, building programming, architectural design, and assistance with historic renovation of the original 1906 Tower. Location Chicago, IL Plan Area 44 acres Plan Components 1,200 residential units and non-profit incubator and office spaces Client Foundation for Homan Square
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Harbortown Concepts for the densification of a prominent Detroit waterfront site. Working with a local development team, SCB developed a conceptual master plan to add additional to an existing waterfront residential development in Detroit, Michigan. The project site is made up of over 13 acres of ideally-located waterfront property, east of downtown. The original Harbortown development, built in the 1980s, consisted of two high-rise structures with 270 multi-family residential units, 80 townhouses, and 90,000 square feet of commercial property. The master plan prepared by SCB identifies four additional tower sites, accommodating 750 multi-family residential units and 41 new townhomes, as well as additional recreational and open space amenities for the community. The proposed new development was designed with walkability in mind with connections between the marina, Detroit riverwalk, and park spaces. Location Detroit, MI Plan Area 13 acres Plan Components 750 high rise-units, 41 new townhomes, amenities, and open space Client Barton Enterprises LLC
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CMAP Urban design revitalization concepts for over 20 communities in the Chicago metropolitan region. SCB has worked with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) since 2011 providing urban design and visualizations for the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The LTA program was initiated by CMAP with support from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to provide assistance to communities in implementing the GO TO 2040 Regional Plan. Through this engagement, SCB worked directly with CMAP staff and their partner municipalities to envision redevelopment concepts, corridor improvement strategies, open space and recreation trails plans, and town center revitalization strategies. Location Clients
Chicago Metropolitan Region Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Partnering municipalities include: City of Blue Island, Village of Carol Stream, City of Chicago Planning and Development, City of Chicago Heights, Village of Elmwood Park, Village of Franklin Park, Village of Hanover Park, City of Joliet, Village of Lakemoor, City of Lockport (Fairmont), Village of Norridge, City of North Chicago, City of Waukegan, Will County Land Use Department (Sugar Run Creek area), City of Wilmington
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1. Irving Park Road Corridor Redevelopment Vision, Hanover Park, IL Visualization of four revitalized sub-districts along the Irving Park Road corridor focusing on better access, streetscape, retail improvements, and site redevelopment. 2. Blue Island Western Ave Corridor, Blue Island, IL Retail corridor revitalization including streetscape, pedestrian safety elements, parking, and façade improvements.
3. Lakemoor Town Center, Lakemoor, IL Urban design concept for corridor improvements to establish a town center, increase retail opportunities, and provide greater access to a recreational lakefront. Previous Page. Chicago Green Healthy Neighborhoods, Chicago, IL Context diagrams, planning visuals, and an illustrative overview to help promote the City of Chicago’s vision for this Near South Side Chicago district.
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4. Redevelopment Site Concept for Densification, North Chicago, IL Concept master plan for the redevelopment of an underutilized suburban site into a denser, mixed-use, livable neighborhood. 5. Norridge Town Center, Norridge, IL Concept plan options for an under-utilized industrial site and vacant retail properties to be redeveloped into a new town center. 6. Downtown and Industrial Districts, Chicago Heights, IL Support for the comprehensive plan included downtown infill and redevelopment opportunities, as well as visions for strengthening key industrial areas.
7. Downtown Riverwalk Concept, Wilmington, IL Concept for improving connectivity and attractiveness of historic downtown retail corridor by converting a former parking area into a civic plaza, and improving the river’s edge with a pedestrian path, cafes, seating areas, and landscaped zones. 8. Washington Street Retail and Trail Improvements, Waukegan, IL Urban design concepts for the revitalization of a downtown traditional retail corridor and bike trail entrance, including ideas for improved signage, façade renovations, and streetscape.
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Heirs of Bronzeville Visioning plan for a cultural and entertainment district that engages with and supports the surrounding community. SCB was invited by Heirs of Bronzeville to participate in a redevelopment ideas competition for a site between 51st and 54th Streets on Chicago’s south side. The client proposed an ambitious program for the site including commercial, media arts education facilities, and community uses. SCB began the master planning process by organizing the program elements into activity zones on the site. The Entertainment Complex acts as a gateway from the 51st Street retail corridor that houses retail, a bowling alley, cinema, and other commercial entertainment venues organized around a central courtyard. South of the Entertainment Complex are a hotel, museum, and conference center, which make up the central Visitor Zone. East of this is the Community Zone, which incorporates two existing historic churches on the site and creates a place for a Children’s Museum, outdoor play areas, and a terraced storm water learning garden. The terminus of the master plan’s central boulevard is the elliptical-shaped Performing Arts Center with both exterior and interior performance spaces. Location Chicago, IL Plan Area 44 acres Plan Components Entertainment district, retail, performing arts center, live-work housing, cultural uses, and open space amenities. Client Heirs of Bronzeville
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Magnificent Mile Association Policy plan to support management of the Michigan Avenue retail corridor to support growth, economic success, and sustainability. SCB is a proud member of the Magnificent Mile Association and provides leadership for their Planning and Advocacy Division. Serving as the co-chair of the 21ST Century Planning Committee, Christine Carlyle, Director of Planning at SCB, led the effort to prepare a new policy document for the association. Vision 2025 was developed over a two-year period in consultation with leading stakeholders, professional experts, residents, and association members. SCB led in the community/stakeholder outreach process by collecting data and preparing the vision document. The Vision 2025 Plan for the future of North Michigan Avenue and its immediate context will serve as a community strategic policy plan. The plan entails critical policy on transportation, urban design, sustainability, and marketing of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile (North Michigan Avenue) and adjacent urban neighborhoods to ensure the future vitality of this incredible mixed-use community. Location Chicago, IL Plan Area 140 acres Plan Components Policies for transportation, marketing sustainability, and urban design Client Magnificent Mile Association
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Communities We are dedicated to improving and growing diverse communities through thoughtful, visionary, and stakeholder-sensitive planning.
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Hillside Redevelopment Plan A resiliency-oriented plan and stormwater recreation park act as a catalyst for economic development. Facing frequent flooding events and lack of economic activity within a high-visibility site, SCB created a strategic redevelopment and green infrastructure plan for the 70 acres of land adjacent to the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road. A mix of older residential homes, industrial businesses, truck storage, and vacant property currently occupies the site. Isolated from other residential neighborhoods in the vicinity, the property lacks both adequate public amenities and connectivity to encourage new investment and growth. In response to these issues, SCB's plan centers on an extensive stormwater management park to reduce the flooding risk and provide recreational space. Based on a market analysis, SCB proposed transforming the industrial areas into residential and senior housing, with expanded retail and hotel development along the highly visible arterial frontages. Location Land Area Proposed Development Client
Hillside, IL 70 acres New residential townhome development, senior housing, independent living facility, nursing care facility, retail, and hotel development Village of Hillside
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Downtown Palatine Transit-Oriented Development strategies to guide the next wave of Palatine’s downtown growth. Palatine is a successful transit-oriented community with a vibrant downtown, a broad mix of housing types, and successful local businesses. The Palatine Metra station is one of the busiest commuter train stations in the Metra system, with a growing population of commuters. Like many other suburban communities, Palatine has yet to return to pre-recession development levels and has several large-scale redevelopment sites available in key locations downtown. The TOD Plan process provided the opportunity to expand on previous Village planning efforts, re-evaluate past policies, and establish an updated vision for downtown. The TOD market analysis identified a growing need for new housing in the Village, including new multi-family rental units, townhomes of various price-ranges, and a limited amount of condominiums. The ideas and recommendations of the TOD Plan include development concepts, strategic policy, and zoning changes to ensure that future Village growth is aligned with the real estate market demands, existing historic character, and long-term goals of the community. Location Palatine, IL Land Area 3 square miles Recommendations Infill vacant and underutilized sites with new housing, retail, commercial, and shared denser commuter parking structures Client Village of Palatine
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Oak Park Business District Plans to support local businesses, enhance shopping districts, and foster overall neighborhood revitalization. SCB prepared three individual district plans: Chicago Avenue at Austin Boulevard, Chicago Avenue at Harlem Avenue, and Lake Street Business District. Each plan focused on community values, unique issues inherent to each district, and incorporated extensive coordination with local residents, businesses, retailers, and institutions. The goals included developing market and planning strategies to recruit new retail and mixed-use residential development, as well as improving the environment for existing businesses. Enhancing the marketability of the business district while enriching the quality of life in the surrounding area was key in planning for the neighborhood shopping streets. Each plan incorporated smart growth strategies by creating a variety of housing alternatives for all income levels, outlining development incentives, traffic circulation, parking, biking, and designing pedestrian-oriented environments. Location Land Area Recommendations Client
Oak Park, IL Approximately 25 acres per district Business attraction strategies, strategic new infill development, renovation strategies, and parking Village of Oak Park
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Prospect Heights Supporting community health through diverse land uses that foster new development and create a synergy with existing land uses. The City of Prospect Heights, with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) funding, selected SCB to prepare the new comprehensive plan. Prospect Heights is 20 miles north of Chicago, and has a rural atmosphere set amidst important regional transportation corridors with easy access to I-294. The City is home to the Chicago Executive Airport and is located less than 10 miles from O’Hare International Airport. Primarily a residential community, Prospect Heights is composed of single-family neighborhoods with pockets of multi-family dwellings. The plan identified strategies to increase the tax base through business attraction and retention, a redevelopment framework for large-scale property in the city, recommendations for improving the Metra commuter rail station area, and the need for creating a Town Center. The plan also included recommendations for increasing the sidewalk network, improving the City’s current and ongoing storm water and flood mitigation efforts, expanding the network of bike trails, and coordinating with local transportation agencies to expand the transit system to connect to important destinations. Location Land Area Recommendations Client
Prospect Heights, IL 2,700 acres Neighborhood improvements, leverage economic development of the airport, reposition commercial areas, and expand green infrastructure City of Prospect Heights
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Downtown Bartlett Transit-Oriented Development concepts with a focus on leveraging station improvements to densify and revitalize a suburban downtown. Utilizing a grant from the Regional Transportation Authority, the Village of Bartlett selected SCB to create a new master plan to promote the Transit-Oriented Development near the Bartlett Metra Station and the surrounding 1/4 mile district. SCB’s approach to TOD planning focuses on expanding the local economy and establishing a compelling sense of place that builds off of the unique characteristics of the community. The TOD plan recommendations aim towards increasing utilization, access, and vitality of Downtown. Site-specific concepts for mixed-use developments were created to illustrate the potential build-out scenarios for each site. The plan includes strategies for development phasing based on the marketability and readiness of the parcels. Development recommendations were coordinated with strategic public realm improvements and downtown management, marketing, and support strategies to continue to reinforce Downtown Bartlett as a transit-served and amenity-rich destination. Location Land Area Recommendations Client
Bartlett, IL 2 square miles Consolidate and improve the quality of commuter parking areas to free up key development sites in downtown, convert underutilized commercial properties into housing Village of Bartlett
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Town of St. John Framework policies to encourage strategic growth and a continued high quality of life in suburban Indiana. The Town of St. John, located 40 miles southeast of Chicago, experienced rapid conversion of farmland into suburban subdivisions, requiring annexation and development of new water and sewer infrastructure. In response to significant population growth, the St. John Planning and Development Advisory Committee selected SCB to update the town’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This process included public participation with project stakeholders. Issues taken into consideration included developing growth boundaries in conjunction with infrastructure development and land use compatibility, town center development, a new train station, roadway linkages, US 41 corridor urban design guidelines, residential site design standards, wetland preservation, and sustainable design. After the completion of the plan, SCB rewrote the Zoning Ordinance to address the plan recommendations, and provided form-based code regulations for corridor development, shopping centers, the town center, business parks, and housing. Location Land Area Recommendations Client
St. John, IN 13 square miles Strategic growth boundaries and focus areas, roadway connectivity strategies, concept for town center redevelopment, train station area redevelopment, and expanded trails system Town of St. John
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Arts Block Plan Artistic expression sparks cultural magnetism and an economic renaissance on Chicago’s South Side. Building off the success of the Garfield Park Arts Incubator, The University of Chicago engaged SCB to develop a master plan for the surrounding Arts Block district. With the goal of creating an arts, culture, and community-focused district, this project is an active partnership between the University’s Arts and Public Life Initiative and Office of Civic Engagement, neighborhood stakeholders, the City of Chicago, and the greater Chicago cultural community. Adjacent to a CTA Green Line station and accessible by several major bus routes, the project encompasses new and adaptive reuse developments along one block of Garfield Boulevard at Washington Park. The Arts Block is envisioned as a vibrant destination for arts and culture organizations, independent businesses, civic programs, and other partner groups across the city. The Arts Block is home to a unique mix of small neighborhood arts groups, as well as world-class cultural institutions seeking to engage with South Side audiences. Location Land Area Proposed Development
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City of Moline Connectivity and development strategies to strengthen the multi-modal access and economic strength of a riverfront community. Home to John Deere and situated on the Mississippi River, Moline has orchestrated a 20-year success story of systematically redeveloping their downtown and riverfront. SCB worked with the community to plan for the next wave of downtown improvements with an update to the city’s overall comprehensive plan. The resulting area plan, “Moving Moline Forward,� is a bold vision for an integrated multi-modal transportation network in Moline that connects the downtown and riverfront neighborhoods and the greater community through urban design, transportation, and land use planning. With major transportation-related infrastructure improvements on the horizon, including a new interstate bridge over the Mississippi River and a new high-speed passenger rail station, transportation and its associated development is a key factor in current and future planning. The plan addresses parking and circulation, urban design and land use recommendations, enhancements to the local road network, integration of the new bridge with the roadway and transportation system, and the connection of primary activity centers along the riverfront. Location Land Area Recommendations
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Moline, IL 4 square miles Create specific truck routes to allow other streets to become more pedestrian and bike-oriented, strengthen connectivity to the river front from the commercial core, redevelop sites left from bridge relocation as housing City of Moline
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Downtown Naperville Systematic tool for assessing downtown character and walkability to help prioritize improvements. SCB developed a unique process for evaluating downtown Naperville to identify pedestrian flow gaps that impact the success of businesses and the vitality of the overall downtown. The team developed a set of 14 measurable criteria for evaluating “pedestrian dead zones.” These benchmark criteria became the primary tool for quantifying property assessments to identify characteristics that either supported or discouraged pedestrian activity. Once the criteria were developed, a database of properties by parcel, property address, and tenant was created. All properties within the study area were surveyed, rated according to the criteria and then mapped using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. In addition to providing a score for each of the 14 criteria, the project team prepared composite scores by property to indicate the “Ped-Gap Index” of each location. Based on the results, a list of research topics was generated with the goal of identifying comparable downtowns in order to explore unique ideas, actions, and solutions that may be appropriate to consider when addressing critical storefront and pedestrian flow gaps. Location Naperville, IL Land Area 3 square miles Outcomes GIS tool for regular street walkability assessments to help guide decision making for targeted downtown improvements Client City of Naperville Awards 2010 Illinois
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Concรณn Urban Expansion Plan New vision for a livable, beautiful, and sustainable coastal residential community. A Chilean landowner and development firm commissioned SCB to prepare a Master Plan and design guidelines for 720 acres of land located in the municipality of Concรณn. Through research, site visits, and local knowledge provided by the client team, SCB established a community vision that ensured a highly livable, beautiful, and sustainable community. This property is strategically located adjacent to a major regional highway and an existing retail and commercial district, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific coastline and Costa Brava dunes. The plan adheres to and enhances the existing regional plan by incorporating a new highway interchange to connect to I-5 International Highway and provides for appropriate land use development and a sustainable Greenway Buffer Zone. The plan strives to create vibrant residential neighborhoods surrounding a walkable mixed-use town center that will attract new visitors both locally and regionally. These new neighborhoods will foster a high quality of life for residents by providing abundant amenities, a variety of housing choices, and inviting opportunities for leisure and recreation. Location Plan Area Sub Division Plan
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Concon, Chile 720 acres 280 acres of roadways, public open space, and public facilities, 207 acres of single family homes, 83 acres of low-rise multi-family residences, 41 acres of high-rise multi-family, and a 46 acre retail town center Reconsa Company
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Al Ain International Airport Master Plan Repositioning a cargo airport into a hub for aerospace industries and high-tech manufacturing in the UAE. SCB completed the Master Plan for the commercial and aerospace development areas associated with the existing Al Ain International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The plan accommodates the Aerospace Development Cluster jointly developed by Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). Encompassing 2,500 acres, the plan and overall investment strategy co-locates world-class aviation manufacturers, suppliers, research, and educational facilities along with supportive commercial development. The synergies of these significant developments will leverage existing assets to stimulate economic growth and productivity for the entire UAE economy. SCB outlined the parameters of the Aerospace Cluster with airside access located central to the airport facilities and surrounded by a multi-use Business Logistics Park. Commercial office districts, aviation educational and technical training facilities, and a variety of amenity-rich residential neighborhoods are situated at the perimeter of the development. The plan enhances neighborhoods by providing an extensive open space network, community facilities, schools, religious institutions, and retail. Locating neighborhood commercial centers at key intersections with high-quality walkable streets, bike lanes, and alternative transportation options were major planning principles for the residential areas. Location Land Area Proposed Development Client
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2,500 acres 18 million SF of mixed-use development Abu Dhabi Airports Company
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Abu Dhabi Capital City Centre Master Plan A sustainability-focused vision for a new capital city and center of government for the UAE. Guided by principles of sustainability, the Capital City Centre Master Plan encompasses 2,400 acres of a mixed-use downtown core to support a downtown population of 200,000 people. SCB’s development guidelines for the new Capital City Centre are based upon a balanced vision of placemaking, transit-oriented development, cultural diversity, and cosmopolitan vitality with the functional requirements of modern high-rise districts, extensive transportation infrastructure, and environmental sensitivity. Energy efficiency, solar protection, and preservation of scarce water resources are fundamental criteria in the development of these design guidelines for the emerging new desert Capital City along the shores of the Arabian Gulf. Location Land Area Proposed Development Client Awards
Abu Dhabi, UAE 2,400 acres 17 million SF commercial office, 7 million SF government office, 60,000 residential units, 4,600 hotel rooms, and 5 million SF retail Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council 2010 Cityscape Award
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Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City A strategic master plan and urban design vision for a new Saudi Arabian Economic City. SCB developed a concept master plan for Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City (PABMEC) to guide development of a new city in the northern desert region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Located on 156 square kilometers of vacant land, and approximately eight kilometers north of the city of Ha’il, PABMEC is one of several new “economic cities” being planned and developed under the guidance of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). These economic cities aim to create new employment opportunities in less developed regions of KSA and will be supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, community, and business facilities. Located at the crossroads of a number of existing and planned regional highways and a north-south railway from northern KSA to Riyadh, PABMEC is expected to be economically driven by the development of a new rail line, highway, airport, and multi-modal dry port that will handle truck and rail cargo. SCB’s Master Plan incorporates significant transportation improvements to establish a new city plan with a major industrial employment center, university district, commercial downtown, and residential neighborhoods. Phase 1 will be 28 square kilometers and is projected to bring more than 100,000 people to the city. Location Land Area Proposed Development Client
Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 156 square kilometers (60 square miles) with Phase 1 equal to 28 square kilometers Urban city center and adjacent suburban neighborhoods, park system, transit routes, industrial zones, dry port, airport and rail station Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
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