TAO I TANG
DESIGN. URBAN PL ANNING. L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
PORTFOLIO
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS & AWARDS
ACTIVITIES
SKILLS
Texas A&M University at College Station, USA
Master of Urban Planning, August 2013 Graduate Certificate in Transportation Planning, August 2013 Paper: Spatially Analyzing Equity of Public Transit Distribution - The case study of Portland, Oregon Cumulative GPR: 3.80
National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
Bachelor of Science in Land Economics, June 2010 Cumulative GPR: 3.45
Chicago, IL, USA, April 2013 - Presented “Spatially Analyzing Equity of Public Transit Distribution - The comparative study of Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas” at a national wide planning conference
Student Worker - Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas, USA, Frebuary 2013 - August 2013 - Magage laboraroty data and demonstrate highway locations
CONTACT
Student Poster Presenter - 2013 National APA Conference
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Planning Intern - Urban Regeneration R&D Foundation
Taipei, Taiwan, March 2010 - December 2010 - Arranged title/deed documents and collected real-estate history data
Undergraduate Research Assistant - National Chengchi University
Taipei, Taiwan, August 2009 - August 2010 - Designed questionnaire and interview on the project of “The Feasibility Study of a Car Sharing Program at the National Chengchi University Campus” - Creating and analyzed view shed changes by simulating different models of urban design - Ran two-stage least-squares regression model on the project of “The Relationship between Floor Area Ration and Land Value in Taipei City”
Planning Project Assistant - College Town Planning Office
National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, March 2009 - July 2009 - Managed parcel information in geodatabase and demonstrated land use map
Gonzales Comprehensive Plan (2013) The Feasibility Study of a Bike Share Program on the Texas A&M University Campus (2012) Real Project Design Week (2013) Texas APA Student Project Award (2013) Central Texas APA Dr. Kent Butler Student Project Award (2013) Graduate Travel Scholarship (2013) Undergraduate Research Project Fellowship of National Science Council (2010) Secretary - Taiwanese Student Association at Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, USA, May 2012 - May 2013 - Published marketing communications material such as brochures, handbook and posters
Member - Association of Student Planners
College Station, TX, USA, September 2011 - May 2013
Texas APA Conference, Fort Worth, TX,USA (2012) The Big Event, College Station, TX, USA (2012)
Ability to write, read, listen, and speak in English and Mandarin fluently Proficiency in Arc GIS, Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Sketch UP Familiar with SPSS
0936-129-749 taoitang1@gmail.com A girl, named Taoi, comes from Taiwan, where is a beautiful island in the east of Asian. Her professional interest is transportation planning and urban design. She enjoys walking so her dream is to make cities more walkable and bikable for different ages of people. She addicts to travel. On the way to travel, she experienced variety life style, food, people and especially, lonely. The next travel destination for Taoi is Turkey and Jordan.
March. 25 2013 Texas A&M University, College Station Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Tao I Tang
Index Landscape Communication
Plan Drawing Color Rendering Free Sketches
Visual Garden Design Residential Garden Design Digital Communication
Map of College Station Figure Ground Studies Pervious/Impervious and Section Studies Site Systems Site Detailing Study Symbology Study Master Plan and Perspective
Urbna Planning Project
The Feasibility Study of Bike Share Program at TAMU Campus Spatially Analyzing Equity in Public Transit Distribution Gonzales Comprehensive Plan
Graphic Design
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Preface This portfolio is based on my works in the field of design, landsape architecture and urban planning. This portfolio will show my ability to draw, to design and to make decision.
Landscpae Communication
In this section, I will show my ability to communicate as a landscape architecture in the three different parts, including plan drawing, color rendering, and free sketch. The first two parts include plan view drawing, perspective drawing, section drawing, and rendering skills. The thrid part is the sketch and color drawing skills. Basically, this work took Texas A&M University Campus as a reference to practice basic landscape communcation skills. It starts from measuring site scale to drawing master plan. The site is located at a loading area between Architecture Building A and B at Texas A&M University. PART I
PLAN DRAWING
Plan View Drawing
Site Measurement
Isometric Detailed Drawing
Section Drawing
Section + Elevation Drawing
Perspective Drawing
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PART II
COLOR RENDERING
Section Photos
Perspective Drawing
Detailed Section + Elevation Rendering
Section + Elevation Rendering
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Master Plan Rendering
PART III
FREE SKETCHES
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Heroes Memorial Garden
/less is more/ Ludwig Mies van der Rohe This is a project for visual garden design in the landscape design course. The size of the garden is 50 x 80feet. The location of the Heroes Memorial Garden is located in the city of Gonzales, Texas, USA, tring to campture the feeling of comtemplative by using water and glass. The garden will remind people that the war was cruel and the sacrifice of the soldiers were brave. In addition, the garden provide an opportunity to learn from the past and look into the future with clear eyes.
Perspective Drawing
Section Elevation
Model Plan View
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River Glass Wall
Model Perspective View
Reflecting Water Pool be used to represent the meaning of reflecting the past and projecting the future River Glass Wall two rivers are curved on two walls individually, representing the orginal of city Cannon Statue represents the spiritual of “come and take it” in Texas, USA Slowing Running Water running water tryies to catch people’s attention on the statue and represent the passing of time
Plan Detail
Cannon Statue
Landsape Simulation - day view
Landscape Simulation - night view
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Residential Garden
This is a project for residential garden design in the landscape design course. I choosed Lorraine family as my client. There are only two people in the family. They are both artist and like to spend their time with friends and other family members. Mr. Lorraine enjoy collecting paintings and Mrs. Lorraine enjoys playing instrument. However, sometimes Mr. Lorraine don’t like his wife distrub him while he is drawing. Therefore, he always stay in his studio for a while. The concept of this design tries to create a garden as Art Exhibition, where Lorraine family can perform music as well as present their collection. In addition, this garden has a picnic center for Lorraine family to have dinner with their friends.
Model Photos
Section/Elevation
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Concept Diagram
Master Plan
Digital Communication
In this section, I take City of College Station as an example to do present my ability in using different software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Create Suite, and SketchUp. In the process of design, first of all, I made a detailed and careful analysis for the city in order to see the enviroment, surface, land use, transportation system and zoning. After that, the second part, I select an area where close to park and mall as my design site. I draw site plan, master plan and bird view plan to illustrate my site. This traning build my ability to become more professional and expert in using computer to communicate my idea.
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SITE SYSTEMS
SYSTEM ELEMENTS
TAOI TANG LEGEND
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200'
400'
375'
750'
Greenway
Structures Streets Parking Lots
Vegetation
Vegetation Site Boundary Sidewalks Reiver
Circulation
Greenway
Building
Topography Site
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SITE DETAILING STUDY TAOI TANG
PLAN
SITE PHOTOS
CONCEPT PLANT SCHEDULE Scale = 1":400'
DECIDUOUS LAWN TREE Quick growing, tolerant of lawn irrigation, providing shade and canopy.
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SMALL FLOWERING ACCENT TREE Low Seasonal Flowering Accent Tree ( No Staking Required )
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TREE1
140 144
TREE2 8
TREE3 Shrub Area
1,481 sf
TURF Turf Hydroseed / Drought tolerant fescue blend Turf Sod / Drought tolerant fescue blend
2,054,498 sf
SECTION D-D' D
D' Scale = 1":300'
DETAILED SECTION D-D'
Road Building Open Space
Open Space Vegetation
Scale = 1":40'
Open Space
Vegetation
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SYMBOLOGY STUDY TAOI TANG
Live Trace
Site Layers
Pervious/Impervious Surface
Greenway
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High Felidity Photo
Vegetation
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Circulation '
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Site Context
6 Colors Building
Topography
Shades of Gray
Detailed Section
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Site Modeling
Site Modeling Master Plan
Site Modeling
BIRD EYES VIEW
Site Modeling
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Site Modeling
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Urban Planning Project
In this chapter, I collect some of my projects during the year of studing urban plannig at Texas A&M University. They are including independent study, real client from City of Gonzales and Texas A&M University. I point out my works to show my ability in writing, planning and designing. PART I
THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BIKE SHARE PROGEAM ON THE TAMU CAMPUS
This is a class/real project in Transportation System Analysis. Our client is Texas A&M University. Our goal is to help university to develop bike share program. At last, we present it together to the chair of the Transportation Service Department, TTI researchers and professors. This project also won a student award from Central Texas APA Dr. Kent Butler Student Project Award. My works were analzing traffic flow, creating O-D map, and doing suitability analysis.
Traffic Zone Map
Methodology 1.Determind the distribution of the potential user demand Traffic Flow Analysis O-D Map Survey Analysis 2.Apply “suitability� analysis to determin bike-station locations by type Generator Attractor High Attractor Mixed 3.Describe bike-station characteristics Number of ducks Bike distribution
Travel Origin & Demand Map
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Improved Bicycle Lanes Locations
PART II
SPATIALLY ANALYZING EQUITY IN PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRIBUTION IN TWO AMERICAN CITIES
This my final master paper to receive the graduate degree from urban planning. I was working on the spatially distribution of public transit to see the equity issue in Portland, OR and Austin, TX. I received a travel award from Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning to attend 2013 National APA Conference in Chicago. I presented this project to people coming from different cities around the United States.
SPATIALLY ANALYZING EQUITY OF PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRIBUTION IN AMERICAN TWO CITIES 790,390 Population 583,776 Portland, Oregon Austin, Texas 297.90 sq. miles 133,43 sq. miles Area Taoi Tang and Chih-Chun Lin Master of Urban Planning
Growth
10.3%
Portland State University
FIGURE 1 EQUITY OF PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRIBUTION
10.4% $50,177 27. 8 %
Percent of Elder Population Median Household Income Percent of Minority Population
Introduction High quality of public transit service is vital since it provides opportunities for people of all ages and groups to access destinations and activities such as work, school, service, and shopping (Sanchez, Thomas W. et al, 2007; Public Transportation Program for Seniors, 2007). Whether that public transit service distribution is considered appropriate is an important issue in transportation planning. In order to understand the appropriate distribution of public transit service, this project will identify people who are physically, socially and economically disadvantaged by analyzing the social vulnerability index and public transit access scores with Geographic Information System (GIS) tools. The possible conclusion is disabilities, low-income households and households without vehicles should be able to live in a place with a higher score on transit access. We developed Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and Transit Access Index (TAI) to test the statement. The measurement of public transit accessibility focuses on trips from home to bus stops/light rail stations within a walkable distance by utilizing street network analysis. Furthermore, this study discussed the correlations between disadvantaged population and access to public transportation in Austin, TX and Portland, OR. Because Portland is a leader in public transit in the United States (Sanchez, Thomas W. et al, 2007); while, the public transportation service in Austin needs to be improved. Therefore, this study takes Portland as an example, in order to provide recommendations for future public transit plans in Austin.
Discussion In this study, two kinds of information are illustrated in
Methodology
PORTLAND
http://www.austincityliving.com/2012/08/austin-city-public-transportation-is-sleek-and-effective-with-the-metrorail/
FIGURE 2 EQUITY OF PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRIBUTION
Conclusion In Portland, most of the vulnerable areas located in East Portland lack accessibility. On the contrary, the vulnerable areas in the downtown of the city are with good transit access. In Austin, most of the vulnerable areas located in East Austin and South Austin lack accessibility. The vulnerable areas in the downtown of the city are with good transit access compared to other locations. Overall, in terms of social equity, the City of Portland has much better transportation planning than the City of Austin.
Social Vulnerability Index
Senior
AUSTIN
Recommendations Planners should consider social vulnerable factors when they are planning public transportation routes in order to enhance social equity.
Senior: Population 65 years and over Low Income: Under 50% of median household income (OCPP, 2012)
Low Income
Carless: Households without any vehicle Transit Access Index The number of bus routes within a walking distance (1/4 mile) (CNT, 2012) from the transit stations for households
7.0% $51,596 51.3 %
our map: the score of social vulnerability and the accessibility of transit stations. We identified the different levels of social vulnerable areas in both Portland and Austin by examining their social vulnerability score, which is the amount of the four factors: senior, low income, minority, and carless population. As Figures 1 and 2 indicate, the dark red areas are with higher score of social vulnerability, while the dark green shows the lower vulnerable areas. Basically, our accessibility study focuses on light rail transit because it provides a suitable character that the schedule of rail transit is much more stable and convenient when compared to bus transit. The level of accessibility is calculated by walkable distance, including a quarter mile, a half mile and one mile. By conducting a network analysis, within a quarter mile, the accessibility scores are highest. The scores will decrease gradually while the distance from the transit station increases. We also counted a amount of bus stops within in the walkable distance (one mile) referring to the transfer opportunities. “Transfers in public-transport are used to create a more efficient network by allowing more flexible route planning”, said by Albert Ang and Michael Mcivor. The bigger the dot is, the higher the number of bus transfers it has.
Social Vulnerability Index
Minority: Individuals of Black (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic, Asian, Native American and other origins (Aguilar & Haracz, 2001)
20.4%
(2000 to 2010)
Data Source: United States Census Bureau (2010)
Texas A&M University
Minority
Carless
In our research, we identified the social vulnerability areas only based on ethnicity, economic status, age, and car ownership without considering the number of work-based travels. For example, if the more number of work-based travels happen, the higher demand of public transit will be needed. We suggest that future research can take this factor into consideration and reconsider how to measure their weights.
Reference 1. Aguilar, Javier, & Haracz, Joanne. (2001). Environmental Justice: Visualization and Analyses with GIS to Facilitate Informed Decisions. Retrieved from http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/proc01/professional/papers/pap523/p523.htm 2. Ang, Albert, & Michael Mcivor. (2010). Optimal Public- Transport Transfer Synchronization Using Operational Tactics, Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the ORSNZ 3. Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT). (2012). H+Tsm INDEX METHODOLOGY. Retrieved from http://htaindex.cnt.org/downloads/ Methods.3.23.10.pdf 4. Litman, Todd. (2012). Evaluating Transportation Equity: Guidance For Incorporating Distributional Impacts in Transportation Planning. Victoria Transportation Policy Institute. Canada. 5. Oregon Center for Public Policy (OPCC). (2012). HUD Median Income Limits for Oregon Compared to Poverty Income: 2012. Retrieved from http://www.ocpp.org/poverty/2012-median-income/ 6. Public Transportation Program for Seniors. (2007). The Beverly Foundation, Pasadena, California and American Public Transportation Association, Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://www.apta.com/resources/ reportsandpublications/Documents/report_public_transportation_ programs_seniors_dec_2007.pdf 7. Sanchez, Thomas W., Brenman, Marc, Ma, Jacinta S., & Stolz, Richard H. (2007). The Right to Transportation: Moving to Equity. Planners Press. American Planning Association.
The relationship between social vulnerability and public transit is not really clear from this study. It is important to research to identify the change between population and public transit within a specific time period in order to understand the correlation. Data Source
1. 2011 ACS 5 Years Estimates, American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau 2. 2011 Census Tract, 2011 TIGER/Line Shapefiles 3. Department of GIS and MAP, AustinTexas.Government 4. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority 5. Office of Management & Finance/ Bureau of Technology Services 6. CivicApps For Greater Portland
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PART III
GONZALES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
This project is a target planning program for the second year MUP student at TAMU. The City of Gonzales in Texas hired us to conduct a comprehensive plan from 2013 to 2020. Our project received a Student Award from 2013 APA Texas Conference. In the Gonzales Comprehensive Plan, I was charged for the chapter of Historical Preservation and the chapter of Transportation Planning. It show my ability in analzing, writing and planning. Here is the summarized from my part.
GOAL: Increase walking and bicycling in and around the city GOAL: Earn recognition as a bicycle and walk friendly community by providing
optimal conditions in terms of safety, accessibility and comfort for bicyclists and pedestrians.
GOAL: Increase walking and bicycling in and around the city GOAL: Earn recognition as a bicycle and walk friendly community by providing
optimal conditions in terms of safety, accessibility and comfort for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Current Streetscape Design
Proposed Streetscape Design
Current Streetscape Design
Proposed Streetscape Design
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Proposed Bike Lane Map
Proposed Side Walk Map
Graphic Design
In this chapter, I present my work in graphic design, including brochure and poster.
Bring water treatment facilities up to state standards.
Connect schools, parks, and downtown squares.
Expand existing community facilities to host more regional and national events.
Improve police and fire services to increase overall resident safety.
Develop a property inventory.
Preserve and enhance the city’s existing neighborhoods.
Provide affordable housing for all income levels.
Create better housing options for the influx of oil and gas workers in the Gonzales area.
Become a model for small town sustainable practices in Texas.
Minimize hazard-related damages within the city.
Improve the human environment.
WATER PLANT IN GONZALES, TEXAS Expand capacity for wastewater treatment in the future.
Work within the physical constraints of the community so as to conserve and protect valued environmental and cultural resources in Gonzales, including the waterways, sensitive land habitats, and historic structures and districts.
Areas where a housing revitalization program should be emphasized in the form of accessory dwelling units.
Achieve an orderly pattern of development that responsibly accommodates anticipated growth within the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction.
AN EXAMPLE OF XERISCAPING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
ENVIRONMENT
HOUSING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
LAND USE & ANNEXATION
EXISTING LAND AREA Total parcelized land area within city limits is 4815.55 acres.
Summary of the Comprehensive Plan Page 1 Actions Transportation
A gateway monument that makes visitors aware that they are entering a defined place.
Change some posted speed limits in the city and install proper signs to indicate change. Install wayfinding signage throughout the downtown. Connect schools, parks, recreational uses and activity centers via a bicycle and pedestrian network. Perform a traffic impact analysis on the three roads for heavy truck traffic.
Actions Urban Design Update downtown lighting fixtures to be of a more pedestrian scale and add easy-toread wayfinding signs. Reflect the historical importance of Gonzales as well as become the center of future festivals, shopping, and active pedestrian life.
The primary focus of these proposed changes to Gonzales City Park will be the addition of shaded areas, trees, and lighting fixtures. This will allow expanded park usage during hot Texas summers and during the evenings. Actions Land Use
Actions Cultural Resources Provide a multimedia program to attract visitors and promote the beauty of the city. Work to initiate a Texas history research program at Victoria College that could offer a certificate in historic preservation.
Texas Heroes Square, Confederate Square and the Court House plaza together have potential to be a more inviting public space.
Future Land Use & Annexation
Develop a capital improvement plan (CIP) that is updated annually as part of the city’s capital budget. Wherever possible in annexation, consider existing right-of-way owned by the city according to the original Town of Gonzales plats.
Possible Funding Resources Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Texas Parks and Wildlife Program Brownfields Grants (EPA) Community Development Block Grant (HUD) Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (USDOT) The Texas Leverage Fund The Transportation Enhancements Program (TEP) EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund State and Community Highway Safety Grants
To plan for future growth and successfully implement this comprehensive plan, annexation should be undertaken.
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