Landscape Architecture, Temple University, Waterfront Design, ASLA by Temple University Department of Landscape Architecture & Horticulture

TROY DESIGNING A HISTORIC WATERFRONT

DESIGNING A HISTORIC WATERFRONT

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

senior landscape architecture studio

professor lolly tai

DESIGNING A HISTORIC WATERFRONT

emad abou-sabe, amy syverson

spring 2015

TROY

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY senior landscape architecture studio professor lolly tai emad abou-sabe, amy syverson spring 2015

TROY DESIGNING A HISTORIC WATERFRONT

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY senior landscape architecture studio professor lolly tai emad abou-sabe, amy syverson spring 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PROFESSORS & STUDENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

DESIGN

History Geology & Soils Topography & Water Systems Zoning & Land Use Vegetation Wind & Solar Patterns Transportation & Circulation Views Lighting Materials Demographics

Modern Urban Waterfront The Beacons of Troy Ecological Escape

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CASE STUDIES

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REFLECTIONS

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REFERENCES

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Africa Asia Australia Europe North America

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We greatly appreciate Troy Local Development Corporation (LDC) for their encouragement and funding support to make this book publication possible. We extend a special thanks to Bill Dunne, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development for his unwavering support and generous assistance with maps, questions, and critiques.

STUDENTS Nathaniel Birkel Zoe Boothe-Jarrett Daniel Bramhall Sarah Cunningham Jason Domingues Andrew Francia Jerome Hinds Wayne Hoffman

Thomas Imschwieler Julia Kotarsky Ethan Olson Stephanie Redeagle Ernest Ruzicka Christopher Sohnly Michael Swercewski Drew Talarick

BOOK PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP Zoe Boothe-Jarrett Daniel Branhall Andrew Francia Jerome Hinds Michael Swercewski Drew Talarick

STUDIO PROFESSORS Lolly Tai Emad Abou-Sabé Amy Syverson

Professor, PhD, RLA, FASLA Adjunct Professor, PP, LLA, LEED AP Adjunct Professor, Project Designer

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT Pauline Hurley-Kurtz

ASLA, LA/Hort Department Chair, Temple Univeristy

JURY CRITICS James Conroy Bill Dunne Joe Fama Monica Kurzejeski Andy Rymph Luther Tai

Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Executive Director of the Troy Architectural Program Economic Development Coordinator RLA - Director, Landscape Architecture Services, The Chazen Companies CEO of Roberts Bay Marina

TROY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD Bill Dunne Kevin O’Bryan Andy Ross Peter Ryan Ken Zalewski

Executive Director Chairman CEO Ross Valve Mfg. Company Deputy Mayor Member, Troy City Council

STUDIO PROFESSORS Lolly Tai // Professor - PhD, RLA, FASLA Dr. Lolly Tai, is a Professor at Temple University and a licensed landscape architect whose work is focused on sustainable landscape design. Tai’s experience involves a wide range of landscape architectural design projects of varying scope and scales. She incorporates innovative technologies of best management practices, green infrastructure, and forward-looking strategies into her classroom projects. Tai’s research focuses on designing spaces that afford children the opportunity to engage in creative and active play which is crucial to children’s mental, moral, emotional and physical development. She is the author of the acclaimed book, “Designing outdoor Environments for Children” (McGraw-Hill, 2006). She is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, a recipient of the Bradford Williams Medal from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Award of Distinction from the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. She holds a BLA from Cornell University, a MLA from Harvard University, and a PhD from Heriot Watt University, Scotland.

Emad Abou-Sabé// Adjunct Instructor - PP, LLA, LEED AP, ASLA Emad Abou-Sabé holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University, as well as professional licensure in Landscape Architecture and Professional Planning in the State of New Jersey. He is also a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional. He is president of LandTrust Studio, LLC a design firm founded to advance the principles of sustainability, land preservation and conservation of resources through excellence in planning and design. With more than 25 years of experience, he directs LandTrust Studio’s planning and landscape architecture design efforts with expertise in project management, site and civil design, master planning, and urban design for clients in healthcare, federal, municipal, educational, recreation, housing, commercial, and tourism development fields. He has served for many years on Municipal Boards and Committees and most recently was appointed Montgomery Township to liaise with Somerset County in the redevelopment of MPDC/Skillman Village to become Skillman Park.

Amy Syverson // Adjunct Instructor - BSLA Amy has taught as an adjunct instructor, teaching assistant, and technology instructor for landscape architecture graduate and undergraduate design studios at Temple University. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Temple and was her cohort’s recipient of the John Collins Drawing Award. Amy has been extensively recognized for her innovative approach to design, including with a national ASLA Student Award of Excellence in the Communications Category for her work on “Above Below Beyond,” an exhibition that explored possibilities for developing an abandoned rail corridor in Philadelphia as public open space. She is currently serving on the ASLA Emerging Professionals committee and is a project designer at Sikora Wells Appel. Amy brings an open sense of collaboration to every project and strives to create bold and energizing designs to engage visitors in the landscape.

STUDENTS // DESIGN TEAMS TEAM I

TEAM II

TEAM III

Zoe Boothe-Jarrett

Andrew Francia

Nathaniel Birkel

Daniel Bramhall

Jerome Hinds

Sarah Cunningham

Ernest Ruzicka

Wayne Hoffman

Jason Domingues

Christopher Sohnly

Julia Kotarsky

Thomas Imschweiler

Michael Swercewski

Stephanie Redeagle

Ethan Olson

Drew Talarick

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Troy Waterfront Project in New York was conducted by the Temple University Senior Landscape Architecture Studio during the spring semester of 2015. The project involved a comprehensive study of Troy’s Downtown Waterfront from Green Island Bridge and the City Marina to Congress Bridge. The purpose was to develop creative design alternatives for revitalizing the waterfront. Important to the design was the integration of principles green infrastructure and best management practices. Historically, in the 19th century, due to the working nature of the Hudson River, Troy’s Waterfront has not always been accessible to pedestrian and recreational activities. Today, Troy is experiencing a renaissance revival spurred by growing nanotechnology and other industry developments. With increased economic development, there is a resurgence of the area. Temple students enthusiastically took the challenge to develop creative sustainable design solutions for Troy’s Waterfront. Working through the harsh winter of 2015, the students conducted a comprehensive design process. They researched relevant case studies to inform the design process and performed an extensive site inventory and analysis of the project site. Students examined Troy’s 1) history; 2) land use and demographics; 3) pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, transportation; 4) views, aspect, micro-climate and wind patterns; 5) vegetation; 6) hardscape materials and site furnishings; and 7) utilities, soils, topography, drainage, and storm system. Students evaluated the constraints and opportunities of the existing site characteristics in relation to the projected use of the site. They created final designs that accommodated the project goals and objectives. As designers, Temple students aimed to create designs that would aid the City of Troy with inspiring ideas as they move forward with the waterfront development in the future.

SITE CONTEXT VT

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Project Site

Site

The project site is located along the Hudson River in Downtown Troy, New York. The City of Troy has recently experienced a renaissance of redevelopment in the downtown and waterfront areas. Currently, there is momentum to expand development of public spaces in the fragmented lands along the water. The composition of this waterfront site is similar to those seen throughout cities in midwestern and northeastern states. The Rust Belt, once filled with industry, has a multitude of urban spaces built with rich materials that have gone into decline with the decrease of manufacturing within the United States.

THE RUST BELT

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WHY TROY? The period of industrialization for the United States was a prosperous time where an influx of people began to move to America. Cities began to grow in areas rich in natural resources such as coal and iron ore. Most of these industrialized cities were sited near rivers, canals and lakes which facilitated the exportation of processed goods. Industry in Troy, New York was also booming at this time. Only second to Pittsburgh in the manufacturing of iron, Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrialization enabled the exponential growth of the city. The wealth derived from the prosperous industry is quite evident throughout the downtown area. The city streets are lined with fine examples of Victorian era architecture built with a vast array of rich materials. This era of prosperity continued for decades until the advent of globalization and a redistribution of the manufacturing industry. Production immediately began to slow in the U.S. and in its wake, left cities vulnerable to a damaging transformation. Cities like Troy, began to accrue vacant land and buildings that were once filled with industry. No longer was there a need for mammoth structures and 15

a work force to support the industries. The result was an exodus of jobs and population to southern and western states. Common in all of these cities, buildings began to fall into disrepair and the crime rate increased. What can be done with these spaces and structures? Reinvent and revitalize! A new era of economic development has begun which has renewed some of the Rust Belt Cities such as Troy. Some have consolidated their assets and begun to rebuild around emerging industries. Troy has been lucky enough to experience this resurgence due to the growth of nanotechnology manufacturing and reinvestment in the area. Through a design process involving case studies, inventory and analysis, and design, our senior landscape architecture studio class created cohesive designs with beautiful vibrant spaces on the Hudson for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment while enhancing economic development. We integrated sustainable principles of green infrastructure and best management practices in the design that could serve as a model for other Rust Belt waterfront spaces.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT^

Kennedy Hall (Left, Built 1875) and the Frear Building (Below, Built in 1900), are examples of the rich architectural fabric within Troy.

The Atrium, a modern building was constructed in 1978. It currently serves as Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indoor Farmers Market during the winter months.

RIVERFRONT PARK^ Reconstructed in 2012, Riverfront Park is located just off the Green Island Bridge in Downtown Troy, New York (Photo taken February 13, 2015). 18

HISTORIC WAREHOUSES A shift of industrial buildings to mixed-use residential, shops, and office spaces have already begun.

INDUSTRY

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FORMER TROY CITY HALL SITEV An opening along Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront created by the removal of the former brutalistic style city hall.

MARINAV

BROWN’S BREWING^

On the waterfront along restaurant row.

Located in ‘restaurant row’ which is along River Street, north of Green Island Bridge.

RENOVATION Redevelopment throughout Troy has recently been reinvigorated with projects such as the restoration of Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater which was originally built in 1914. 23

50,000 Population

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CARGO SHIPPING Industrial Past

Educational Institutions

Shirt Collor Manufacturer

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PCBs times higher than that deemed safe for aquatic life

WATER POLLUTION

CHANGE IN PER CAPITA INCOME Income in major metropolitan areas from 1980 to 2002 along the Rust Belt is statistically relevant to our site as it portrays the stagnation of industry in the area. One of the areas that has been dramatically affected include Central and Eastern New York State.

1980-2002 Income above average, faster than average growth Income above average, growth average or below Income above average but decreasing Income below average, growth faster than average Income below average, growth average or below Income below average, further decreasing

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The presence of local colleges and universities, such as Russell Sage College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, can be integral to sustaining continued growth in Rust Belt Cities like Troy.

TIMELINE OF THE RUST BELT

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Industrialization accelerated in the U.S. with the construction of canals which connected major waterways. As the period of rapid industrialization continued, railways had begun to take their place allowing for goods to move further distances quicker.

1900

Manufacturing was active and continued to grow in the U.S. into the 20th century. During this period, the auto industry began to expand in the U.S. Thus, creating more jobs.

1920

As the First World War ended, the idea of globalization went from idea to reality. The world became more open to trade, transport and travel.

1950

Although the U.S. made it through the Great Depression (1929-mid 1930s) and World War II (19391945), the fabric of the U.S. rapidly changed. Trade continued to be open between countries. As labor was cheaper in foreign countries, the desire for higher cost of American labor decreased.

1970

Globalization and economic crisis had reached its tipping point and forced massive layoffs within the manufacturing industry. As unemployment increased, a mass migration occurred within the U.S. in the Rust Belt region which created a great loss in jobs and population in American cities.

2015

After several decades of shifting economies, U.S. cities within the Rust Belt have begun to rebound. There has been a great presence of emerging markets within this region which continues to stabilize and revitalize areas once stricken with great population loss. Most importantly, once derelict manufacturing sites have continue to transform into vibrant neighborhoods.

CHANGE IN INDUSTRY JOBS This graphic map shows the change in total manufacturing jobs in major metropolitan areas in the Northeastern U.S. from 1954 to 2002. The hardest hit areas within the Rust Belt can be seen with an overlay of the graphic with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Change in Per Capita Incomeâ&#x20AC;? graphic. U.S Average Loss in Industrial Jobs Over This Time was 8.65%

1954-2002 >62% Gain 7.5 Loss to 54.4% Gain 8.7 - 29.1% Loss 31.0 - 43.2% Loss 43.0 - 56% Loss >58% Loss

RECREATION

RESTAURNTS

Local businesses around Troy have “reinvented” old buildings to create unique local eateries and shops.

The interior of The Confectionary, a local wine and cheese bar filled with exposed beams and repurposed antiques. 28

INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS DISSECTING THE HISTORIC WATERFRONT

TROY WATERFRONT 1881

w The Great Fire of Troy destroyed 507 buildings, started on Green Island Bridge

The Mohican Indian Tribe occupied the area in the 1600s

Troy was chartered as a city The name of Troy was adopted

The wooden Green Island Bridge was built

November 20th, Rensselar Polytechnic Institute founded

1884 1871

1865 1864

1862 1851

June 20th,Troy Union Railroad Company was organized

Town of Lansingburgh became part of Troy, increasing its population

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

First steel plant in the U.S. built at the mouth of the Wynantskill in Troy

Troy reached its industrial peak

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Cannon Building built by Alexander J. Davis

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Schenectady & Troy Railroad connected Troy to Buffalo

June 20th, a fire destroyed 90 buildings in Troy

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Dirck Vanderheyden was the first settler of Troy and purchased a 65-acre farm

Erie Canal was opened

1845

The Town of Troy was formed

W&L.E. Gurley Instrument Manufactory established

Nation’s first female labor union “Collar Laundry Union” founded in Troy by Kate Mullany

The Hall Building was built ans is known today as the Rice Building

Frear Building, largest department store in NY was built

Troy is the home of Uncle Sam

September 22nd, the Hudson River rose 27 feet, cause by the New England Hurricane

Troy experienced an urban renewal plan, which was unsuccessful leaving plots of land vacant throughout the city

Troy annexed Lansingburgh formally known as North Troy

Monument Square was built

Process of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sanforizationâ&#x20AC;? was produced which shrinks cotton fabrics

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Present day Green Island Bridge was built

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1981

McCarthy Building was built and still stands today

Present day Troy Waterfront

Green Island Bridge converted from a railroad to an automobile bridge

December 31st, the Hudson River flooded 27 feet

Hurricane Irene flooded The Hudson River rose Troy as the Hudson 26 feet, flooding Troy River rose 27 feet and caused Green Island Bridge to fail Troy was added to the National Register of Historic Places

View of Troy Waterfront in 1909

HISTORY

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HISTORICAL FIRES OPPORTUNITIES: Despite the two fires, Troy maintained its historic character and a sense of place. CONSTRAINTS: Many building were burned due to the two fires. Today, buildings are still in need of restoration.

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HUDSON RIVER AND THE ERIE CANAL LOCKS LOCKS 2-6 WATERFORD FEDERAL LOCK #1

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The Erie Canal system begins with Federal Lock #1, shown above. The historic canals are a part of Troy’s identity and are popular travel routes for modern boaters.

HISTORIC FLOODING IN TROY DIAGRAM

OPPORTUNITIES: Riverfront site allows for reestablishment of

03/28/1913: 29.70’ 03/19/1936: 29.48’ 09/22/1938: 27.10’ 12/31/1948: 27.05’ 08/29/2011: 27.05’ 03/14/1977: 26.70’ (The flood which caused the Green Island Bridge to collapse.)

CONSTRAINTS: Considering the frequency of flooding in the waterfront area, any plantings or amenities should be designed with extreme events in mind.

native wetland habitat elements. Enhancing the marina in Troy will further the waterfront as a destination and generate revenue through docking fees.

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MONUMENTS Trojans have a history of preserving and memorializing their past. There are monuments and memorials in several locations, testifying to the sacrifice of men who gave their lives and strength for their city and country, on the battlefield and in industry. Most of them are currently in places that do not fully celebrate their importance at their fullest potential.

1) SOLDIERS AND SAILORS It was designed in the Neo-Greco style by architecture firm Albert W. Fuller & William A. Wheeler of Albany. It memorializes the men from Rensselaer County who served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. The monument was dedicated in 1891.

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2) UNCLE SAM WILSON

3) JAMES CONNOLLY

During the War of 1812, meat supplied to the soldiers was sent from Troy, NY in barrels stamped “U.S.” A newspaper heard about this reference and connected it to Sam Wilson, a meat packer that lived and worked in Troy. The legend was then born and in 1961, Congress officially recognized that Sam Wilson was the man whom the Uncle Sam character was based on as America’s national symbol. The monument, designed by George Kratina, was dedicated in 1980 to honor Sam Wilson’s role in American history.

Labor rights were and continue to be a regularly debated subject. Many people fought and died for this platform, including James Connolly. He was a hero to those who believed in the cause of the working class’ struggle to have freedom from oppression. A British firing squad executed him for his role in helping to lead the failed Easter Rising of 1916. His sacrifice helped fuel a mass rebellion which led to the creation of the Irish Republic. The memorial was dedicated in 2013.

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4) RENSSELAER COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

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A remembrance of the men and women who fought and died during the Vietnam War, many of which were from Rensselaer County. The memorial was designed by Eileen Barry and dedicated in 1991.

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5) ARMENIAN HERITAGE MONUMENT Roughly 2,000 people of Armenian descent live in and around Troy. This memorializes their settlement, which began in the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but it also serves as a reminder of the genocide from 1915 to 1917 that led several Armenian families to Troy during the early 20th-century. The monument was designed by Ara Altounian and illustrated by Valerie Altounian, then dedicated in 2013.

6) RENSSELAER COUNTY KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL A remembrance of the men who fought and died during the Korean War, many of which were from Rensselaer County. The fabrication of the monument was arranged by Grethen-Cahrenger Memorials and then dedicated in 1996. 42

BRIDGES

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Wooden bridges in Troy historically provided important train access for industry, but today, cars and trucks rule the bridges. The Green Island and Congress Street bridges are vital transportation routes for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists, yet the design favors the car at the expense of the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic calming measures are desperately needed. The concrete and steel structures are somewhat beautiful in design, but would benefit from vegetation, color, or different lighting to make them more welcoming. Both bridges approach the city at busy and potentially dangerous intersections that lack identity and feel dangerous from a pedestrian’s perspective.

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2) GREEN ISLAND BRIDGE A vertical lift bridge that was built in 1981.

ARCHITECTURE

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Designed by architects Alexander Jackson Davis and Ithiel Town, this is a late Federal style building. Built in 1835, it is the oldest building in Monument Square. In its day, it was the largest commercial building in Troy.

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2) TROY SAVINGS BANK AND MUSIC HALL This was designed by George B. Post and built in 1872. The original purpose was not much different from the current use, except the bank no longer occupies the space. It remains an iconic presence in Troy and is a major landmark that can be seen from all around town.

3) FREAR BUILDING Designed by Charles Boland, this was one of the largest department stores in NY. It was originally called Frearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash Bazaar and known for the majestic iron staircase that still wraps around the atrium. Today, a mix of offices and commercial businesses occupy the building. The materials used in the construction, continue to be as impressive as they are beautiful. This building is one of the treasures in the city. 46

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1) GURLEY BUILDING The designer of the building is unknown. Built in 1862, it successfully continues to be the home of the Gurley Precision Instruments Company, established in 1845. The design has a classical revival exterior with arched windows and doors.

2) PROCTOR’S THEATER Architect, Arland W. Johnson designed this building, built in 1914, for vaudeville performances. It was the largest theater in New York at the time. This treasure of Troy was vacant from 1977 until the renovation that took place in 2014. The current tenant is the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce. 47

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4) RICE BUILDING

In 1904, architect, Charles P. Boland designed this beaux-arts building with its striking glass and iron arch front bay. It was originally built as the R. C. Reynolds Furniture Showroom.

Originally called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hall Building,â&#x20AC;? it was built in 1871 by Benjamin H. Hall who commissioned Vaux and Withers Architects to design him an office building. The High Victorian Gothic structure had spires prior to the fire in 1916 that damaged it. This wonderful landmark is currently owned by Rice Building Inc.

GEOLOGY

The bedrock geology is an important factor when it comes to design. The depth of bedrock and its unique qualities determine site suitability for construction and planting.

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ANALYSIS In Troy, the bedrock beneath the site is primarily a sedimentary rock known as Black Shale. Its present depth is unlikely to affect the design in any way.

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SOILS Soils are the organic and inorganic material that lie on the bedrock which is comprised of weathered rocks and organic waste from living organisms. Evaluation of the soils is crucial to determining site suitability for building and planting.

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N Bernardston Gravelly Silt Loam Bernardston - Nassau Complex Elmridge Very Fine Sandy Loam Fluvaquents - Udifluvents Complex Hoosic Gravelly Sandy Loam Hoosic Gravelly Sandy Loam, Rolling Hudson Silt Loam, Flat Hudson Silt Loam, Moderate Hudson Silt Loam, Hilly Hudson Silt Loam, Steep Limerick Silt Loam

Nassau - Manlius Complex Nassau - Manlius Complex, Rolling Nassau - Rock Outcrop, Complex Rhinebeck Silt Loam Reverhead Dine Sandy Loam, Rolling Scriba Silt Loam Udorthents, Loamy Udorthents, Sandy Urban Land Water

ANALYSIS The existing “urban soil” category is defined as soils that have lost their natural horizons and any natural layering due to human intervention. These soils may vary and can limit vegetation growth. Further testing will need to be done to determine the proper procedure for remediation.

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TOPOGRAPHY Topography is a graphic representation of the surface features of a place on a map, indicating their relative positions and elevations. It shows the lay of the land, high and low points, and how water drains. Topography can be manipulated by natural or man-made processes. The topography of our site will most likey be manipulated by man-made processes.

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ANALYSIS Most of Troy, including the site, is relatively flat. The contours of our site range from 33’-14’ from River St. to the Hudson River and is in the 100-year flood plain. The highest point in our study area from our site is 200’. Several potential topographic challenges may be encountered in the design of our site. The site is relatively flat except in one area. Therefore, to build up an area, fill will need to be brought in. A 15’-20’ grade change exists on our site near the intersection of River and Front Street to the Hudson River. This dramatic grade change will need to work with and complement the proposed design.

SITE SECTIONS + 26’-0” 100 Year Floodplain + 15’-0” Top of Bulkhead + 5’-0” Hight Tide + 0’-0” Low Tide -13’-0” River Depth

TYPICAL SECTION OF THE HUDSON RIVER IN TROY 1”:30’-0” • Average freshwater flow-400 cubic meters per second (relatively slow)

• Average annual percipitation is 36 inches • Approximately 820 feet wide at Troy

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Grade change on the site is apparent between Front and River Streets. The change begins at the bus station along River Street where a change of +/- 6’-0” is present. The gradual slope combined with the beginning of Front Street creates an interesting triangle shaped parcel which is dominated by mature trees.

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Continuing south along the Hudson River waterfront, the currently unoccupied, former City Hall site creates a gaping hole in the fabric of the city. Here, the +/- 15’-0” change is the most drastic and creates a major disconnect despite direct access to the lower portion. Continuing east along Broadway from the former city hall site the elevation continues to gradually rise until reaching the foot of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where a sharp incline begins.

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The final elevation slices through the public housing adjacent to the Congress Street Bridge. Here the increase begins immediately after the seawall, increasing approximately +/- 15’-0” over the course the parking area and building footprint. East of the waterfront Taylor Apartment buildings, lies a secondary building slated for removal. This site remains relatively flat. 56

WATER SYSTEMS To remove storm and waste water, the original city planners of Troy took advantage of the City’s slope and directed sewer pipes to converge along the Hudson River where a main line directs water to south Troy to be treated. During flooding or intense storms, combined water overflows at specific points, or outfalls, release effluent water into the Hudson and contaminate it. This

combined sewer outfall system, or CSO, may affect water quality of the Hudson, but the cost to replace or upgrade the system would be cost prohibitive. Due to this danger of contamination within the Hudson, direct recreational access is limited and the potential use of the Hudson is left untapped. The location of the line also limits construction directly along the seawall.

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TROY COMBINED SEWER OUTFALLS Through the implementation of green and gray infrastructure, overflow events can be limited or reduced by alleviating the existing storm system. Submerged solutions such as underwater vegetation and protected homes for bivalves can improve water quality significantly and enhance site aesthetics. Increasing the water quality can lead to several positive results. The most evident is the increased visual appearance of the water. Recreation activities can increase because of enhanced water quality. Fish and other aquatic species will be able to return to the Hudson in more abundant numbers.

WATER QUALITY

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BIODIVERSITY

WATER QUALITY AND RECREATION To further address the lack of direct access to the water, design and planning of the waterfront should be explored to specify new access points that will best accommodate the goals and objectives of the design. Greater visitor attraction to the waterfront can be attained through design and planning which will also enhance economic development.

POLLUTANTS ASSOCIATED WITH CSO’S BACTERIA (E.COLI) TOXIC POLLUTANTS TRASH SOLID DEPOSITS METALS NITROGEN OIL AND GREASE PHOSPHORUS

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FLOODPLAIN The floodplain drastically impacts any structure along the waterfront. This diagram depicts the area of the 100-year and 500-year storm. Flooding has hit Troy’s waterfront twice within the last quarter century including once in 2011. Anything designed and constructed along the waterfront should be built in a manner which is resilient to such events. The possibility also exists that built structures may be temporary and in such an event, be removed.

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FLOOD OF 1913 There are signs on the back of buildings located along Front Street that indicate where the high water mark has reached.

ZONING & LAND USE

ZONING Troy’s downtown area is predominantly zoned commercial. The existing downtown shops, restaurants, and businesses bring economic vitality to Troy. The potential of adding more commercial spaces such as shops and restaurants along the waterfront would invigorate the waterfront area. Provided would be pedestrian and vehicular connections to the waterfront. Thus, accommodating a continuity of shopping and dining to both the downtown area and the waterfront.

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LAND USE The land use is predominantly comprised of low-high density residential (14.28%) and mixed-use residential/commercial (38%). Institutional (Russell Sage College (8%), parking garages (3%) and lots (1.9%), and green space(12.7%) make up the remainder of the land use. Development potentials of the waterfront area would increase the green space on the waterfront, but parking would need to be relocated.

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HISTORIC DISTRICT The historic district and the historic buildings within it gives Troy its character and distinct identity. Respecting this character is paramount to maintaining the cohesive historic style and sense of place.

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FRONT STREET Style and material vary between the buildings in the historic district.

VEGETATION

The Troy Waterfront has a wide variety of vegetation, from Red Oaks, Ashes and Honey Locusts to Black Pines, and Red Maples. Small conifers, and shrubs adorn the open grass areas of Riverfront Park and Memorials. Open grass spaces provide plenty of areas for passive recreation and relaxation. Mature and newly planted trees frame historic buildings, views of the Hudson River and the Green Island Bridge.

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2) Foundation plantings at the Vietnam Memorial.

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4) Mature Red Oaks and newly planted Maple trees along path near

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amphitheater.

VEGETATION ANALYSIS

The existing vegetation throughout the site can be described as sparse and lacking in mature shade trees. Large grass areas near the amphitheater are in direct sun most of day and are most likely hot and uncomfortable for visitors. The mature trees that are present are located along the edge of the site, on the Hudson River, these trees provide no shade, though they do add some interest, while framing views of the Green Island Bridge. The site is also said to be negatively impacted by Emerald Ash Borer, which can kill native Ash Trees. Our design solution would be to increase appropriate plantings throughout the site to provide shade, and increase biodiversity, while enhancing views and the overall character of the site.

SOME RECORDED VEGETATION Botonical Name Common Name Acer rubrum...............................................Red Maple Platanus occidentalis.................................Sycamore Fraxinus americana....................................White Ash Ulmus americana.......................................American Elm Quercus rubra............................................Red Oak Pinus nigra.................................................Black Pine

Botonical Name Common Name Hamamelis vernalis..................................Ozark Witch Hazel Taxus.........................................................Yew Lindera benzoin........................................Spicebush Viburnum dentatum..................................Arrowwood Gleditsia triacanthos.................................Honey Locust Picea pungens.........................................Blue Spruce 66

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ANALYSIS The City of Troy does not have many areas of micro-climates or wind tunnels due to the limited height of the buildings in the area. The wind alongside the waterfront tends to be stronger. Strong winds are perceived at openings along river Street to the Hudson River such as at Monument Square where there is a large gap between buildings. Otherwise, the buildings act as a buffer, creating less wind chill within the Troy’s downtown area.

WIND AND SUN PATH The diagrams below show the sun path and local wind conditions within Troy. The sun diagram shows August and October sun paths and the wind diagram shows the approach of winter and summer winds on Troy.

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Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average precipitation for spring, summer, fall, and winter are 3.5, 3.9, 3.5, and 2.8 inches. The average Troy Average Troy Max Average temperature for spring, summer, fall, and winter are 56.4, 60 68.3, 49.6, and 24.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The averageTroy Min Average wind speed for spring, summer, fall, and winter are 17.4, 40 NY Average 22.6, 16.8, and 18.5 miles per hour. The three graphs US Average 20 shown on this page represent data collected between the years 1980-2010 from 18,000+ weather stations in 0 the U.S. and worldwide.

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WINTER IN TROY This photo was taken on Feburary 13, 2015 on a particularly cold day where temperatures dipped below -20 degrees with the wind chill. 70

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

REGIONAL CIRCULATION Troy, like so many American cities, relies on the automobile. A good network of roadways is essential for effective vehicular circulation. Troy is off Exit 8 on I-787 and is easy to reach through a convenient chain of interstate roads. It is easily accessible to the surrounding region through a loop network of I-787, I-90, I-87 and Hwy. 7.

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Troy has a network of streets that are generally laid out on a grid with many one-way streets. Downtown Troy is a very walkable place. This is a tremendous benefit to Troy as so many people are gravitating towards the vitality and convenience of a walkable city.

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URBAN FORM Troy is a city with rich urban form comprised of well-defined edges, nodes, landmarks, and districts. This gives the city “legibility” and makes it easy for first time visitors to get around.

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PARKING

Two large parking facilities occupy valuable waterfront property. To capitalize on the valuable asset of the Hudson River Waterfront property, creative options should be sought out to relocate the surface parking at the Waterfront Front and the State Street Parking Garage, which is also in disrepair. Creative options would need to be studied to replace the spaces.

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PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES

Downtown Troy is experiencing a resurgence as the area is becoming a substantially more desirable place to live, work, and recreate. This has had a direct impact on the demand for parking. Parking is a premium commodity now. Two parking garages (729 spaces) and seven parking lots (474 spaces) provide a total of 1203 parking spaces to the public within its downtown area. Five of the nine parking facilities are directly adjacent to the waterfront, and currently provide parking for that area. All parking within Troy is heavily used and should be taken into consideration when designing

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TRANSPORTATION

REGIONAL BUS & RAIL Although no passenger rail stations are located in Troy limits, two Amtrak stations in the vicinity areas serve Troy. Rensselaer Amtrak (525 East Street, Rensselaer) is 9 miles and Schenectady Amtrak (332 Erie Blvd, Schenectady) is 15 miles from Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront. A connection to Troy can be made from Rensselaer via bus routes 214 & 224 and from Schenectady via bus route 370.

The transportation network of Troy is operated by Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and connects surrounding towns by bus. Five major routes serve Troy (80, 85, 87, 286, and 289) & seven routes connect Troy to Albany, Schenectady and surrounding towns (1, 22, 214, 224, 233, 260, 370).

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ANALYSIS Analysis of the public transportation system indicates that the City of Troy is well serviced via bus from all surrounding towns. The southern portion of the design site does lack any connection via bus. The closest stop is a five block walk. Though new bus routes cannot be implemented, connections can be made to the waterfront by signage placed at strategic locations in the blocks that are not serviced by the existing bus routes.

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VIEWS

Because the Troy waterfront is highly visible our designs took advantage of this by positioning design elements to frame important views. Most importantly framing views of the Green Island Bridge and tree lined banks of Watervliet and Starbuck Island. Buffering views of existing utilities and storage units, will aide in creating the new character of the site.

Positioned along a vast stretch of the Hudson River, affords the Troy Waterfront ample opportunities for views across the river. However, most of the views are of the tree lined banks of Watervliet and Starbuck Island including its rental storage units. The most prominent and best views are of the Green Island Bridge.

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2) Views towards the Green Island Bridge from the site provide a

3) Views towards the site from Green Island Bridge offer a great

4) Views towards Green Island should be buffered in some cases to

5) View toward Watervliet consists mostly of the tree lined banks of

6) Views from I-787 could be enhanced by strategically removing

7) Views from the Congress Street Bridge are valuable because they

8) View towards Congress Street Bridge should be enhanced by

a good opportunity for signage welcoming visitors to Troy, while inviting them the experience the waterfront.

opportunity to design elements that call attention to site as visitors arrive in Troy.

the Hudson, however in some cases the views here should be buffered to conceal storage units.

highlight maritime activities, large cruise ships docked off of Troy are prominent features, which elude to Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nautical past.

distinct and interesting view, which can be used as a way finding device.

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uses a modern stainless steel light standard which is in contrast to the historic vernacular of the city. The site would benefit from additional ornamental lighting for enhancing the overall landscape.

The lighting at the north end of the site is comprised of standard streetlights. River Street has standard streetlights throughout with a mix of ornamental street lamps which adds to the historic feel. On the south side of the Congress Street Bridge only standard streetlights are along Front Street. The new Riverfront Park

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pleasing natural material and adds to the historic waterfront feeling. A 10-foot wide concrete linear path makes up the pedestrian paths along the waterfront. It extends from the Marina area at Federal Street all the way to Congress Street. A large asphalt surface parking lot sits at the center of the site. It is very imposing and consumes a large part of the waterfront site. There are many other potentials for the use of this area that would serve the people of Troy.

Brick is one of the primary materials used throughout the waterfront area. A variety of modern brick paving patterns are used to connect to Troy’s rich historic past. Brick clearly delineates pedestrian paths from asphalt road paving. Belgian block paving on River Street provides traffic calming and safe pedestrian crosswalks. It is also used on Front Street for off-street parking, providing permeable surfaces for storm water. Belgian block is an aesthetically

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DEMOGRAPHICS ANALYSIS

CITY STATISTICS

Data shows downtown Troy is situated in an area of moderate crime rate involving various offenses, with theft at 62.6%. With these statistics, it is important to consider safety in any newly designed spaces. Dark and secluded areas such as under bridges should be carefully designed and incorporate appropriate lighting. Newly designed spaces, in general should be visible, well-lit, and inviting.

Some of the concerns regarding the development of public spaces revolves around the public’s perception of criminal activity within a particular neighborhood or region. Downtown Troy is not immune to crime, however, the vast majority of crimes are non-violent in nature.

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RACES IN TROY Black 13.2%

White 68.1%

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CRIME WITHIN SITE LOCATION Female 49.7%

Burglary 19.3%

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Vehicle Theft 2.9%

Male 50.3%

Assault 6.4%

Robbery 8.8%

Population: 49,974 as of 2013 The gender population is almost even with 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Below are the improvements, changes and funding for economic development in Troy during the recent years:

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Up to $78 million invested in the redevelopment of the Troy waterfront 70 new businesses as of 2014 $674,000 for increased security cameras in problem areas $2.5 million invested toward city street and lighting enhancements Numerous redevelopment projects either underway or entering final preparations Extensive investments made toward expanded housing within the downtown area $6.7 million FEMA grant for a new seawall Community based loan programs available for minority, woman, and low income small business owners 54 sites identified as abandoned, vacant, or underutilized during a recent redevelopment study

MARINA • Pleasure boaters spend $1380.00 each en route to destination • Total spent on boating in the capital region is $53 million.

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RENTING • $705-$1609/month for a studio to 1 Bedrooms • $1200/month for 2 bedrooms • Commercial space is $10- $13/sf/yr

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DESIGN COMPOSITION

TROY’S MODERN URBAN WATERFRONT

MODERN URBAN WATERFRONT Designers> Zoe Boothe-Jarrett, Daniel Bramhall, Michael Swercewski , Drew Talarick, Ernest Ruzicka, Christopher Sohnly

Our vision for Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Modern Urban Waterfront is based on a juxtaposition of modernist architecture and the industrial urban fabric. The design is a contemporary approach to park planning and urban development while maintaining a direct connection to the elements of Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial past.

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To Reconnect Troy to its waterfront by designing a family friendly, ecologically sensitive and safe area.

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Provide BMP’s Provide areas for wildlife communities Provide maritime activities Integrate historical references Provide educational opportunities Provide active and passive areas within the park. Provide access to the city Provide free flow pedestrian walkways throughout the site Provide areas for art installations Provide outdoor event spaces

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Walkways Mixed Use areas Boat Docks Seating Waterfront Cafe and Shops Sustainable Lighting Elements Rain Gardens Playground Sprayground Signage

MASTER PLAN Troy’s Modern Urban Waterfront addresses traffic patterns, pedestrian circulation and green infrastructure issues currently in place at the design site. A strong promenade connects the site, maximizing pedestrian access. An exciting, cutting edge visitor’s center will be the meeting place of Troy. Remodeling of existing industrial buildings will bring economic development opportunities to the site. Implementation of green infrastructure addresses

with stormwater issues. We have created an exciting children’s playground and adjacent sprayground. Plazas provide open space at the waterfront as well as improvements at the southern gateway to ensure a more vibrant, green and safe environment. A blend of modern and historic materials, cohesive plantings and furnishings seamlessly ties the site together.

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NODES Six nodes were created: 1)Intersection off of Green Island Bridge, 2) River and Front St, 3)Monument Square, 4) River and State St, 5) River and Congress St, 6) River and Federal St.

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Circulation was minimally changed. Behind Restaurant Row, Troy’s Gateway, and just south of the proposed Café Nook, were the only places changed.

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Primary pedestrian circulation is along the Promenade that ties the site together. All other are secondary.

INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE Signage has been placed throughout the site to inform people where they are and what they are looking at.

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TROY GATEWAY Focused on pedestrian safety, Troy’s Gateway offers a welcoming antry approach. Uncle Sam now greets visitors in a newly designed pocket park between River and King Street. Street trees, new paving and safe crosswalks enhance the entry point into Troy. A new plaza turns what was a parking lot into a vibrant destination for yearly events such as the popular annual “Pig Out”, and encourages economic development of the existing restaurant row.

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MARINA The Marina, currently a vehicular friendly space, has been redesigned to become a more pedestrian friendly area. We have maintained vehicular access in the rear of Restaurant Row for deliveries and pickups, and relocated a portion of the parking. We have created a large open plaza with movable seating that can house large annual gatherings, maintained access to the river off of our promenade that runs along the rivers edge.

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PROMENADE \\ New MARINA, riverfront , outdoor seating, ACTIVATED 104

CONCERT PARK The main hub of Troy’s waterfront offers a vibrant plaza that functions as a venue for entertainment. The local artist community has space to showcase their work, a stage allows for musical and theatrical performances add to the excitement of the plaza. An exciting cutting edge visitor’s center will become the meeting place of Troy. An urban streetscape brings economic development to the site. Active recreation has been implemented with the addition of a new children’s playground and the adjacent sprayground.

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CONCERT PARK Concert Park is the epicenter of the site. The promenade flows along the Hudson connecting the entirety of the site. Trees line the promenade providing shade for visitors

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AMPHITHEATER The amphitheater and stage are designed to accommodate large groups of people. Atop the new proposed building views down into Concert Park can be seen. The extensive green roof acts as a artist lawn to cater to the large artist community within Troy.

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AMPHITHEATER Concert Park at night time is transformed into a lively place that can be occupied by large groups. The night life brings economic development into the park while creating a family friendly atmosphere.

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FRONT STREET SHOPS The re-design of the waterfront brings Troy’s back to the front and the extensive revitalization of the shops along Concert Walk will attract visitor’s from all over.

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FRONT STREET SHOPS AT NIGHT The lighting along Concert Walk create a family friendly atmosphere while attracting student from RPI and Russel Sage. The lighting in the area will increase the economic development along the street scape.

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\\ SPRAYGROUND and PLAYGROUND \\ family-friendly, active

PLAYGROUND - SPRAYGROUND Spraygrounds allow for cooling off and fun during the season. Families and individuals can enjoy the sprayjets, a wading pool and seating.

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PLAYGROUND Kids can enjoy this multi-faceted playground which contains a sand pit, playful mounds, slides, play structures and a climbing wall.

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CAFÉ PLACE Re-designing the existing urban fabric will allowed for more economic development. The proposed 1 Monument Square building has been re-configured in such a way as to allow views from Broadway and 1st street into the waterfront. A generously planted vegetation bed and living wall designed to attract wildlife is the main focal point of the plaza. Creation of a café nook creates a small haven in the midst of a vibrant waterfront, without loosing the connection to its surroundings.

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LIVING GREENWALL Adding visual quality and aiding in bio-diversity and stormwater management, this greenwall is the main attraction to this plaza. Open, airy and active this plaza is a transition into a more intimate area.

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LIVING GREENWALL This night scene depicts how the lighting accents the greenwall as well as the vegetation on site, while adding ambiance to the experience.

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ATHENA PLAZA This plaza is a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Ground level cafĂŠs and second floor residential living encloses this space that is intamate and vibrant.

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ATHENA PLAZA Providing economic development to the city of Troy, these shops allow small business owners a place to sell their goods. Shaded, and intimate, it can also be used for Farmers markets.

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LIGHTING PLAN Within our vision of Troy’s Modern Urban Waterfront we have added a variety of lighting standards. The atmospheric lighting throughout the entirety of the site will enhance the safety, pedestrian movement, and aid in the economic development of the area. Again keeping in mind we want to cater to year round activity and promote a safe and family-friendly night life within the site. The lighting elements that we have included in our

site consist of: 16’-0” to 24’-0” tall dual bulb light polls located along the promenade, within parking lots, and along sidewalks. Up lighting along store fronts and within planting beds to enhance the vertical elements of the site, as well as down lighting in similar location. Bollard lighting has been placed in areas where pedestrian and vehicle circulation interact to ensure safe pedestrian movement.

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BENCH UNDER-LIGHTING Stone benches like those to be placed within the amphitheater, boutique place and Athena Plaza are underlit to illuminate the space.

PROMENADE BENCH Wooden benches will be placed along the promenade to allow visitors to rest as they walk through the site and provide views out over the Hudson River.

PLAZA LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE An example of the light polls that will be placed around the site as well as trash receptacles.

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BOLLARD LIGHTING Example of the Bollard lights that will be placed behind Restaurant Row, along Front Street as you enter Concert Park and between Boutique Place and Athena Plaza.

EXISTING STEPS - STREETSCAPE LIGHTING A visual example of the lighting proposed between River Street and Front Street as you enter concert park. Includes Bollard lights, down lights, and inset lights along the steps to ensure pedestrian safety.

MOVABLE SEATING - SHADE Removable seating will be placed throughout the site and within plazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to allow businesses to spill their entertainment out into the street the scape.

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Our planting plane is derived around enhancing biodiversity with native plants, creating habitats for insects, birds, and mammals, year round interest, and promoting the interaction between visitors and nature.

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PLANTING PLAN Here you can see our master planting plan. The darker green areas represent lower to medium plantings such as meadow grasses and grass mixes. The lighter green represents the tree and shrub canopy. Along the promenade we have planted Honey Locust to provide a visual statement and a hierarchy that creates a main thread that connects the north of the site to the south through the connection of the promenade. Within the

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THE BEACONS OF TROY Designers> Andrew Francia, Jerome Hinds, Wayne Hoffman, Julia Kotarsky, Stephanie Redeagle Troy’s existing grid layout gives the appearance of easy access to the Hudson River. However, upon close examination, its buildings and avenues are oriented with their backs facing the waterfront. The Hudson was essential to Troy’s rich industrial era which also led to the development of the architectural vocabulary which still stands today. Despite this grandeur, the waterfront remains void of its true potential. Our design creates an extension of downtown Troy that pays homage to a rich industrial history, while still capitalizing on the maritime tradition of New York’s Capitol District. Behold, the Beacons of Troy, as each of these spaces are filled with life and glow along the Hudson.

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The creation of a waterfront space that supports the local economy, provides attractive and passive atmosphere, and welcomes residents and vistors to connect to the history of Troy.

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Improve circulation along the waterfront Propose additional retail space Replace State Street parking lot with a mixed use building Add a mixed use building at One Monument Square Open waterfront to recreation boaters and visitors Relocate war monuments into a cohesive design Select plantings and provide structures that will endure flood events • Add lighting and seating elements to the waterfront • Add new plaza areas

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New grand entrance to Riverfront Park Contemporary water wheel installation Ice rink and spray fountains Memorial Bosque Park open lawn One Monument Square Plaza The Marina Extend Restaurant Row Entrance Plantings Hudson View Terrace State Street Lookout Proposed Congress Street Parking Garage

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MASTER PLAN The Beacons of Troy! Totalling three “Beacons” of the site, each beacon or zone is based on the predominate characteristics of the site. Beacon One: Park Place, is the central piece to the waterfront redevelopment. It is the active and passive transition zone for Beacon Two and Three. It contains green open space, The Memorial Bosque and Fountain/ Ice Rink. Beacon Two: The Marina, is an active zone featuring a new Marina and expanded restaurant district which includes the proposed Hudson View

Terrace. It also contains a deck space large enough to host civic events and concerts. Beacon Three: The Lookout, is dedicated as a more passive zone to the waterfront. It’s a relaxing environment which encompasses an old world atmosphere with amenities like cafés and boutique shops that line Front Street. The State Street Plaza is a proposed mixed-use residential tower complex and anchors the southernmost point of the development.

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Great care has been taken to improve circulation in and around the Beacons of Troy. The implementation of traffic calming devices, such as the use of cobblestone, slows down high traffic volume areas for more pedestrian friendly environments. Restructuring of traffic patterns would mitigate conflicts between cars, pedestrians, and bicyclists as well. Bicycling is a less attractive mode of transport due to current traffic patterns. This

should be vastly improved with the proposed bicycle lanes along Federal Street. Relocation of Uncle Sam bus stop will alleviate some of the congestion in the area while improving visibility near the entrance of the park. Since we removed some of the parking within the existing Waterfront Park area, we are proposing the construction of a large capacity parking garage that can accommodate over one thousand spaces at Congress and River Streets.

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NODES^ Nodes are areas of interest that require special consideration. Highlighted on the maps are high pedestrian and vehicle traffic areas that are in conflict to park entrance routes which require intervention. Focus on nodes at key access points were important to draw people in from downtown Troy. Unique spaces were created at both main vehicular entrances along Green Island and Congress Street Bridges.

VIEWS The views map illustrates the care taken to create attractive sightlines to the waterfront at strategic locations throughout the design. In general, views are oriented towards the Hudson River. Off site views looking towards the project site were also considered. It was important to make sure the waterfront could be visually apparent from the I-787 approach and to boaters.

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Gingko biloba ‘The President’ Presidential Gold Ginkgo

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Acer Rubrum ‘October Glory’ Red Maple ‘October Glory’

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Federal Street Entrance With redistributing the drive isle and by lining Federal and River Streets with trees, the pedestrian experience will improve with the added buffer. To ensure the longevity of these trees, the use of Silva Cells will allow these specimens decades of growth. Silva Cells are modular suspended pavement system that uses soil volumes to support large tree growth and provide powerful on-site stormwater management through absorption, evapotranspiration, and interception. (http://www. deeproot.com/products/silva-cell/overview)

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BEACON 1: PARK PLACE Park Place is the heart and soul of the waterfront. It is the central district that links the northern and southern parts of the site. As the grand entrance to the entire waterfront park, this beacon encompasses most of the planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmatic elements. The detail shows the relationship of all the individual elements that comprise Beacon 1. Creating a lasting impression was crucial to the design. Integrating Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and monuments in the design helped to create that uniqueness.

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Water Wheel The Water Wheel sculpture at the grand entrance welcomes visitors and leaves them with a memorable experience. It is a tribute to the historic Burden Ironworks water wheel and the manufacturing background of old Troy, the exhibit features a large water wheel which is half exposed and half in the ground. Shade trees and wave mound contours surround the immediate space around the wheel. The wheel is further highlighted i the evening with up lights.

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Ice Rink Park Place offers a variety of activities which offer year-round interest. The amphitheater stage serves a dual function. It is a fountain for most of the year and an ice rink in the winter. The Memorial Bosque hugs the active space and adds an aesthetic touch with shade trees.

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Uncle Sam Park Place acts as the Beacon of Troy that ties the site design together. It is an inviting space lined with shade trees and maintains a clear sight line down to the water. Uncle Sam greets visitors to the park while standing guard over the Memorial Bosque.

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Memorial Bosque This scene depicts the fountain and ice rink as it is framed by the edge of the Memorial Bosque going through seasonal changes. In the Spring and Summer, the interactive fountain is in full operation, as the Bosque trees show off their verdant foliage. In Autumn, the fountain is still present, as the Bosque trees transition foliage color. In the Winter, the Bosque has moved onto winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slumber as ice skaters enjoy a snowy pastime.

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Hudson View Terrace The imaginative use of space introduces a cantilevered café’ over the river, beneath the Federal Street Bridge. This fills a void between Dinosaur BBQ and Restaurant Row. The proposed café creates a connection between Restaurant Row and Park Place. Hudson View Terrace is designed to provide interesting views of the river to diners.

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Outdoor Seating The pedestrian oriented cafĂŠ space along the Marina is shown alongside a small marine monument. A planter sits in the foreground and contains samples of the parks plant palette.

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Outdoor Seating The Marina creates an opportunity for recreational boaters and pedestrians to converge in a vibrant and active space. Shade sails help to cool down from the heat during the summer months and watch as a variety of boats dock for food and fun during the afternoon. The materials used throughout the space are meant to tie into the existing vocabulary of restaurant row. Nautically themed flags and bollards cap are the finishing touches to this lively celebration.

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BEACON 3: THE LOOKOUT The Lookout is the third and southern-most district of the waterfront. It is the most passive beacon of the site. The Lookout is a place for a variety of activities including relaxing on a bench, lounging in the sun or taking a stroll along the river walk. The proposed buildings and new retail spaces complement the existing riverfront fabric and extend the opportunity for provide places for shopping and dining.

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One Monument Square This cheerful scene shows the proposed Farmers Market and residence towers. A private entrance to residential parking can be seen next to the Grand Staircase leading up to the River Street level. The foreground shows sunny open greenspaces interspersed with shade trees and well-lit walkways.

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Front Street Plaza Niche cafĂŠ spaces fill the entire waterfront behind One Monument Square. A wide pedestrian avenue is framed by sun-shaded cafĂŠs on the right and tree-lined seat wall planters on the left.

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The Nook The Nook is about atmosphere. It is designed to contrast Restaurant Row. The space is intended to be very intimate and use the surrounding structures to help frame views. The Nook invites visitors to shop, lounge, and grab a bite to eat in this attractive environment. It supports an ambience that is both comfortable and vibrant at any time of day.

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Riverwalk A variety of activities are on display on the Lookout promenade where waterfalls frame the entrance to the retail shops. Guests enter the space from Lookout pavilion and cyclists take a moment to enjoy the view, these are just some of the events occurring on this site. This pedestrian friendly space is shaded with trees lit up with a mixture of bollard and column lighting to guide the way.

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State Street Plaza Open spaces, shade areas, and a fountain frame the views overlooking the water-taxi port.

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State Street Axonometric The State Street Plaza is oriented so that it welcomes visitors from the river walk while facilitating traffic from River Street. It turns what once was the State Street garage to a mixed-use building which is better suited to the commercial area. It is composed of a residential tower, commercial spaces and a large pavilion between River Street and the river walk. Similar elements used throughout the project such as the fountain and plants are also used here.

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ILLUSTRATIVE LIGHTING PLAN What announces an active nightlife better than a waterfront awash with light! The Beacons of Troy will entice participants to come enjoy the splendors of evening entertainments found throughout this

Park Place with its iconic Water Wheel is a tribute to the establishment of Troy. Uncle Sam stands as Sentinel to the Memorial Bosque where monuments to America’s Best reside. It is highlighted with soft lighting. From Park Place, pleasantly illuminated paths lead south to One Memorial Plaza and the new Farmer’s Market. Shoppers visiting the market may wonder at what it would be like living in one the buildings new scenic waterfront apartments. Meandering toward State Street Garage, visitors pass by unique boutique retailers and café’s. The

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revitalized site. From Restaurant Row and the Marina, visitors can enjoy a fine meal as they watch the boats glide along the Hudson River or enjoy a summer concert on the docks.

Old World charm of this stretch of the waterfront brings the traveler to the proposed State Street commercial plaza and look-out. Here guests can browse through the stores occupying the lowest levels of the structure, enjoy a bite to eat from an outdoor vendor, or relax by the fountain on Look-Out Plaza. The well-lit open plaza offers great views of the river! Perhaps it is a place where one would like to work and live and it is only a short commute to Troy’s educational institutions!

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Reminiscent of its historic function as a boat-mooring device, these are soft glowing pedestrian lights. They are four feet tall and have an optional sleeve to direct light or cast patterns. Light bollards are used throughout the design.

Cast uplights within the Memorial Bosque illuminates the Korean War Memorial and marks Beacon 1: Park Place of Troy.

LIGHT COLUMNS

Similar to the light bollard, the light column is eleven feet tall. Overhead lighting is typically used within the design. Similar to the light bollard, the light column also has an optional sleeve.

UPLIGHTING

Up lights are used to illuminate trees and other prominent features in a landscape. They are also used to light paths and stairs with a soft glow within the design.

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PLANT LIST Amelanchier canadensis ‘Glenform’ Rainbow Pillar Serviceberry

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Carya cordiformis Bitternut hickory Betula papyrifera ‘Oenci’ PP 12,766 Renaissance Oasis Birch

Gingko biloba ‘The President’ Presidential Gold Ginkgo Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak Populus tremuloides ‘NE-Arb’ Prarie Gold Quaking Aspen

Picea pungens Colorado Spruce Acer Rubrum ‘October Glory’ Red Maple ‘October Glory’

Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly Prunus maritima Beach Plum

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Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ Threadleaf Coreopsis Achillea ‘Fanal’ Fanal yarrow

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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae New England aster

Heuchera x ‘Vesuvius’ Vesuvius Coral Bells X Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ Sweet Tea Foamy Bells Asarum canadense Wild Ginger

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Tulipa praestans ‘Fusilier Fusilier Tulip Allium schoenoprasum Ornamental Chive

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ECOLOGICAL ESCAPE Designers> Ethan Olson, Jason Domingues, Thomas Imschweiler, Nate Birkel, Sarah Cunningham

Our design incorporates a few key elements that strengthen the linear connection between the Green Island Bridge and the Congress Street Bridge. A native flora themed greenway activates the waterfront through the creation of distinct nodes of the plaza spaces and relocated monuments. New allée tree plantings reinforced the connections to Downtown Troy accomplishing our goal of strengthening the city’s connection to the waterfront, and its ecological past. The design began by developing a diverse system of paths, which provide connections from downtown Troy and direct access along the river’s edge. The realignment of Front Street at River Street allows for better visibility and a sweeping grand entry into the site.

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Create a continuous green link for pedestrians between Green Island Bridge and Congress Street Bridge. This activates the waterfront through development of new green spaces, strengthening links to downtown Troy and RPI, and revitalizing the historic ecosystem unique to the Hudson River. OBJECTIVES • Incorporate a boardwalk over the Hudson River and connect to the existing waterfront park. • Activate the waterfront with new cultural, community, commercial, and recreational nodes. • Create pocket parks throughout the city that pulls pedestrians to the riverfront park. • Repurpose existing public housing site on Congress Street as new green space. • Add shelters and rest areas to provide spaces of reflection and relaxation. • Use existing monuments and materials to highlight and integrate Troy’s historic past.

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Pedestrian access (to and along river) Seating Amphitheater Gardens/natural areas Play areas Best Management Practices (BMPs) Shade trees and structures Parking New building (s) Plazas Memorials Interpretive signage

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1. Troy Marina 2. Marina River Walk 3. Federal St. Calming Circle 4. Dinosaur Dining Extension 5. Troy Waterfront Green 6. Uncle Sam Plaza 7. Amphitheater 8. River Front Deck Extension 9. Extended Boardwalk 10. Hudson River Overlook 11. Sprayground / Playground 12. Esplanade Deck Extension 13. Biotope Fountain 14. Grand Steps 15. Proposed Building

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16. Memorial Bosque 17. Outdoor Dining 18. Proposed Restaurant Row & Patio 19. State Street Terrace 20. State St. Quay 21. 60 Car Parking Lot 22. Congress St. Quay 23. Russel Sage Link 24. Proposed Parking Garage 25. Division Street Plaza 26. River Walk

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DISTRICTS The Ecological Escape Park is comprised of three main areas. The northern region is the marina (District in blue). The design brought a green strip into this area to provide a buffer for unpleasant views, strengthened the pedestrian walk, and celebrates the marina, and northern section of restaurant row. The second district is the Ecological Greenway, which is the heart of the park displaying natural plant communities, open lawns, and provides activities and events for visitors to the park (District in green). Some of the main attractions are the Biotope Fountain, Amphitheater and Waterfront Green, spray ground and playground. In addition this area includes the main entrances to the park at Uncle Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plaza, River Street Entrance, And Broadway Entrance leading pedestrians into the parks interior. The third district is the Memorial Bosque and Walk where the memorials in the park are celebrated (District in orange). Sited in this area are restaurants and shops facing the Hudson River designed to activate the visitors experience as well as for economic development.

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION A new dramatic entry gateway approach with medium strips is proposed at the entry into Troy from the Green Island Bridge. This is a high traffic and dangerous area for pedestrians. The new design provides a clear entrance to Troy and safe crosswalks for pedestrians. A major change in circulation is that Front Street is closed off to traffic and open only to pedestrians.

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION One of the major goals was an emphasis on pedestrian circulation. Aside from Front Street being closed to vehicular traffic, multiple paths provide visitors with a seamless connection throughout the park from one end to the other.

NODES The nodes are in strategic locations on the site and guide visitors through the park. The major nodes, represented by the large red circles include major entrances and memorials located in the park. The secondary nodes are represented by the smaller red circles. The location of these major and minor nodes are placed to draw visitors into the park for their interest and enjoyment.

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MARINA LOOKING TOWARDS WHARF WATERFRONT GREEN The proposed marina accommodates 44 boat slips of varying sizes, bringing life to the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. The new vegetation between Restaurant Row and the Marina buffers the new road, parking lot, and utilities.

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ECOLOGICAL GREENWAY KEY 14. River St. Threshold 15. Playground 16. Sprayground 17. Hudson Biotope Fountain 18. Esplanade Deck Extension 19. Grand Stairs 20. James Connolly Memorial

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The Uncle Sam Plaza, Grand Amphitheater, Biotope Fountain, and Broadway Entrance Plaza are the nodes that compose the Ecological Greenway. Large green spaces for passive and active recreation and deck extensions facilitate views from within the greenway. A hierarchy of paths accommodate pedestrian circulation, into and throughout the park. The Elevated Walkway system allows visitors to access to shopping as well as enjoy a great views of the park, the Hudson River and Green Island Bridge. The theme of the Ecological Escape is throughout the greenway. The use of native plantings create edges and frame important views.

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UNCLE SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLAZA Welcoming, interesting, and highly visible from River Street, the Uncle Sam sculpture is the centerpiece in the main entry plaza and gateway to park.

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AMPHITHEATER Buffered by trees and vegetation, this large viewing area creates a space for relaxation and events. It is well integrated within the proposed path layout.

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BIOTOPE FOUNTAIN Native plants and water features provide an educational experience that reconnect Troy to the historical nature of the Hudson River prior to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrialization.

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BIO WALK AND GRAND STEPS The grand steps and biotope fountain complement each other to form one of the major entrances to the park at Monument Square. Visitors will be drawn to this space by the historical native plantings and will experience the vegetation in this region prior to industrialization.

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VIEW FROM PLAZA DECK EXTENSIONS The woodland softens the adjacent proposed building and create a natural character for the space.

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MEMORIAL BOSQUE KEY 1. Grand Stairs Entry 2. Esplanade Overlook 3. Extended Boardwalk Entrance 4. Hudson Biotope Fountain 5. Woodland Meadow 6. Gravel Woodland Path 7. Monument Bosque 8. Korean War Memorial 9. Proposed Building 10. Cobblestone Walk 11. Outdoor Dining 12. Armenian Genocide Memorial 13. Vietnam Memorial 14. Restaurant Walk

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MEMORIAL BOSQUE AND WALK The Bosque is designed to be heavily planted with a wide variety of vegetation, to increase biodiversity, and to provide an interesting space for visitors. The Memorial Walk which traverses the Bosque, creates distinct spaces for reflection and veneration for each of the three memorials. The Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Armenian Genocide Memorial are positioned to enhance the experience of the Bosque, while serving as way finding devices and points of interests. The proposed building entrance at Broadway and River Street, was designed to allow for the parking garage entrance from River Street. Vehicular access into the park from Front Street is restricted to only maintenance and emergency vehicles. A new terraced building is proposed at State and Front Streets, replacing the existing State Street parking garage. The new building includes retail, restaurant, and residential spaces. It forms a new pedestrian access to Troy’s Riverfront Park at State Street, It also frames views of the Hudson and docked cruise ships, as well as provides access to a variety of activities on the waterfront. The deck extensions at the river’s edge will be used primarily for docking the Captain JP II ship. ER

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BOSQUE VIEW FROM STATE STREET DECK EXTENSION A plethora of native plantings, with a wide variety of trees, grasses and perennials, reconnect Troy to the historical nature of the Hudson using native plants.

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STATE STREET EXTENSION LOOKING AT TERRACED ENTRANCE The proposed terraced building on the site of the existing State Street Garage incorporates outdoor dining, shops, and housing on State and Front Street. The State Street Gateway has been converted from a vehicular to a pedestrian access way with ADA accessibility to Front Street.

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SECTIONS The section shows the difference in elevation from River Street to Front Street. Many opportunities for different experiences can be created all the way down to the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge.

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FLORA COLLAGE Displayed on this sheet are the various textural and color ranges of the plants chosen for the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planting scheme. This mosaic represents a year round display of flowers, fruits, and fall foliage as well as the unique bark colors and textures of various tree species. These elements will enhance the beauty of the park design as well as attract local wildlife. Many of the small mammals and songbirds rely on these for survival. 222

STREET TREES SPECIMEN TREES

Summer Cascade Birch Weeping White Pine Mountain Sentinel Aspen Shiloh Splash Birch

Street Keeper Honeylocust Boulevard Linden Jefferson American Elm Princeton American Elm Valley Forge American Elm

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Ruby Lace Honeylocust Shademaster Honeylocust Sugar Cone Maple River Birch

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Fastigiate White Pine Ruby Lace Honeylocust Slender Silhouette Sweetgum American Elm â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cultivar

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Moonglow Magnolia Shadblow Serviceberry Eastern Redbud Cherokee Princess Dogwood Diane Witchhazel Coppertina Ninebark Shadblow Serviceberry Moonglow Magnolia Diane Witchhazel

Pacific Fire Maple The Rising Sun Redbud Shadblow Serviceberry

EDUCATIONAL TREES The particular species were chosen primarily for educational reasons due their large presence in the past northeast forest ecosystems prior to the spread of several devastating diseases and pests in our forest ecosystems. Educating the public of these species is important so that measures can be implemented to possibly minimize and eliminate problems in the future. This is one of the many communities created in the Hudson biotope planting scheme shown on the planting plan located besides the educational Biotope Fountain. Proposed signage would be displayed here as well as several other key areas along paths and in plaza’s to inform and educate visitors.

Hybrid American ChestnutAmerican Elm ‘Cultivar’Autumn Purple AshRiver birch-

Cryphonectria parasitica(Chestnut Blight) Dutch Elm Disease Emerald Ash Borer Bronze Birch Borer

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Speckled Alder Moonglow Magnolia Berry Heavy Winterberry Arowwood Viburnum Red-Osier Dogwood

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Brown Eyed Susan Early Figwort Late Figwort Early Goldenrod Showy Goldenrod Ohio Spiderwort Hoary Vervain Missouri Ironweed Culver’s Root Golden Alexanders Side-Oats Grama PLS Canada Wild Rye PLS Dudley’s Rush June Grass PLS Little Bluestem Prarie Dropseed PLS Purple coneflower Rattlesnake Master Biennial Gaura Showy Sunflower Round-Headed Bush Clover Meadow Blazing Star Prairie Blazing Star Great Blue Lobelia Wild Bergamot Wild Quinine Foxglove Beardtongue Hairy Mountain Mint Mountain Mint Yellow Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Anise Hyssop Prairie Onion Rose Milkweed Common Milkweed Butterfly Weed Smooth Blue Aster Calico Aster Sky Blue Aster White Wild Indigo Partridge Pea Pasture Thistle Lance-Leaf Coreopsis Purple Prairie Clover Pale Purple Coneflower

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Round-Headed Bush Clover Wild Bergamot Foxglove Beardtongue White Prairie Clover Purple Prairie Clover Mountain Mint Yellow Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Sweet Black-Eyed Susan Brown-Eyed Susan Compass Plant Prairie Dock Stiff Goldenrod

Anise Hyssop Smooth Blue Aster New England Aster Canada Milk Vetch White Wild Indigo Partridge Pea Purple Coneflower Biennial Gaura Early Sunflower False Boneset

Blue Vervain Hoary Vervain Lead Plant Big Bluestem PLS Canada Wild Rye PLS Virginia Wild Rye PLS Switch Grass PLS Indian Grass PLS Prairie Wedge Grass

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Lighting plays vital roles in our design. First, it provides safety and visibility. Lighting also accentuates different dimensions of our design, allowing visitors to be guided as they traverse the Ecological Escape

discovering new elements. The single light posts guide the way along the river and illuminate the river walk. Bollard and up lights highlight Bosqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, memorials, plazas, and deck extensions.

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INSPIRATION CASE STUDIES

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Royal Festival Hall - London, UK Plaza del Minano - Valladolid, Spain Prince Aurthur’s Landing - Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Sugar Beach - Toronto, CA Sherbourne Common - Toronto, CA Point Place Park - Pittsburgh, PA Olympic Sculpture Park - Seattle, WA The City Deck - Green Bay, WN Detroit East Riverfront - Detroit, MI Indianapolis Waterfront - Indianapolis, IN Cumberland Park - Nashville, TN 21st Century Waterfront - Chattanooga, TN San Antonio Riverwalk - San Antonio, TX

NORTH AMERICA

East River Waterfront - NYC Governors Island - NYC Battery Park South Cove - NYC Hunter’s Point S Waterfront Park - Queens, NY Brooklyn Bridge Park - Brooklyn, NYC Battery Park Waterfront - NYC Wilmington Riverfront - Wilmington, DE

Waterway Square - Woodlands, TX Charleston Waterfront Park - Charleston, SC Tampa Riverwalk - Tampa, FL

Yards Park - Washington, DC National Harbor - Washington, DC

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Kalvebod Waves - Copenhagen, Denmark Valletta - Malta

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Houton Park - Shanghai, China

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa

Ballast Point Park - Sydney, Australia Pirrama Park - Sydney, Australia

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SIZE- 300 Acres COMPLETION DATE- Unavailable COST- Unavailable ABOUT: The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, also known as the V&AW, is considered one of the most popular destinations in South Africa. Located between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the Cape Town Harbor, The V&AW contains the combination of busy streets full of tourists and events, along with the day to day activities of the working harbor in the background. Not only is the V&A Waterfront full of outdoor activities and historical value, it also offers indoor malls and a multitude of restaurants for visitors to enjoy.

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Starting as a small jetty serving as a refreshment station in 1654, the V&A Waterfront is one of the most visited tourist sites in Africa. The waterfront was named after Prince Alfred and Queen Victoria as a harbor and construction began in 1860. It was not until 1988 that the V&A Waterfront was officially established and began to redevelop the surrounding historic docks for retail, tourism and residential purposes. These uses all depended on the waterfront for its current success. The waterfront has a dual purpose of functioning as a tourist attraction and 245

as a working harbor, which is an important factor in the attraction of tourists. Retaining the historical context of the site, the V&A Waterfront provides museums and historical sites throughout the town for tourists to visit.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Turenscape SIZE- 34.6 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2015 COST- $15.7 Million ABOUT: Houtan Park has a rich industrial past that greatly shaped and determined the design and layout of the various regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s within the park. The site was a former brownfield site with steep slopes that lead to a heavily polluted river. The parks design took a very progressive approach, one that would not only improve the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conditions, but the river as well. The regions rich agricultural history is evident with terraced man-made wetlands that use seasonal crops to naturally remove pollution from the environment, and create lush vegetative buffers. A system of steps, ramps, and boardwalks provide visitors access to all parts of the park and leaves no space inaccessible. This comprehensive path system allows visitors to experience the wetlands and the riverfront. The park built structures are reminiscent of the industrial past as well. They were crafted on site from abandoned industrial materials and currently serve as outdoor shelters, and hanging gardens.

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A recreation center sits within the parks interior. The materials used for the construction of this edifice was from a previously abandoned industrial structure. The reused materials create the grand entranceway that leads into the building as one exits the boardwalk. The buildings features include hanging gardens and a lookout point that has expansive views of the entire park. 251

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An existing dock was transformed into a floating garden that allows visitors to enjoy the space and look out over the river.

The boardwalk and stair system weaves the terraced wetland system seamlessly into the landscape, providing seating and outdoor shelters that accommodate visitors, with areas to relax and escape from the elements.

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SEASONAL CROP^ The sunflower is just one of the many seasonal crops that are grown in the man-made Terraces. They naturally remove toxins from the soils as well as beautify the space 253

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WETLAND ACCESS^ The boardwalk system allows for visitors to access, explore, and have a hands on experience as they move throughthe wetlands. 254

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BALLAST POINT PARK AUSTRALIA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- McGregor Coxall SIZE- 6.1 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2009 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: The project responds to the broad cultural shift in understanding post-industrial waterfront use as a rich asset for public life. Prior to the reconstruction of Ballast Point Park, the site was occupied by Caltex Oil Company from 1928-2002. Caltex facilities processed and stored oil related products. In 2002, Ballast Point was returned to public ownership, providing the opportunity to create a new harbor side park. The vision for the park was to create a design that explores the use of recycled materials, and reflects the sites cultural change.The project features restored walking paths, access for cyclists, green picnic areas, bio-swales, rain gardens, wind turbines and built structures. The site promotes sustainability by the use of storm water infiltration through bio-retention areas, rain gardens and wind turbines for on site energy production. The re-use of existing materials, large amounts of aggregate for gabion walls, as well as with timber, stone and steel were incorporated into the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable design philosophy. The park integrates both pre-industrial and modern attributes creating an exciting and memorable experience.

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A graphic of the massive rivets used to hold oil tanks together punches out words of poetry from steel sheets. The largest tank that previously stood on the site known as Tank 101 was reassembled to create this new built steel structure. The design was also used to incorporate sustainable design elements such as, the eight 3,000 watt wind turbines that generate power and send it back to the power grid to be used on site. Close attention was paid to portraying as much of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history as possible to ensure visitors would enjoy the site and also 261

learn from the elements located on the site. Historical elements from the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past can be found all throughout the site.

GREEN SPACES< Steel rings mark the position of the former oil tanks that stood on the site. They create lawn areas bringing green space to the site, while also reflecting on the site’s history.

“stone statues of ancient waves”

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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL ENGLAND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- GROSS-MAX SIZE- 1.1 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2005 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: Before refurbishment the Southbank side of Royal Festival Hall was a dull expanse of concrete with minimal amenities. Gross Max landscape architects have reenergized the promenade and created a vibrant river front walk. Divided into two levels the top tier portrays a more relaxed atmosphere, while the lower plaza contains a promenade focused around pedestrian movement. Regular entertainment events create a unique lively atmosphere.

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AMAZING VIEWS^ A spectacular night lighting display at Royal Festival Hall mimics the Golden Jubilee bridge that crosses the River Thames and the London Eye. 267

NIGHT-LIFE^ A restaurant bustles with life in a delicately lit space. Soft mood lighting encourages nighttime activity along the river walk.

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VIBRANTV A preliminary architectural drawing depicts the vibrancy of the proposed design.

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FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS^V Unique movable seating allows for complete personalization of the space enhancing the experience at Royal Festival Hall. The spray ground makes the space interactive.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A romantic getaway destination in southern Europeâ&#x20AC;?

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VALLETTA WATERFRONT MALTA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- EDSA SIZE- 11.9 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2007 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: This 500 year old waterfront now plays host to one of the top ten harbors in the Mediterranean. New staging for cruise ships allows even more opportunities to visitors. Redevelopment of existing historic stores kept the heritage of the site. An open plaza space allows for outdoor events and recreational activity.

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PROMINENT PROMENADE^ The site is welcoming at night due to its elegant lighting. This affords visitors a calm and relaxing experience at the Valletta Waterfront. 276

LIVELY^ Visitors of all ages enjoy live music. The crowds fully maximize the space capacity.

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SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Robert H. Hugman SIZE- 25 Acres COMPLETION DATE- Unavailable COST- Unavailable ABOUT: After the major flood of Paseo del Rio that occurred in 1921, the San Antonio Conservation Society and the community felt the river had potential to become a major asset to the growing city. This led to a significant project for the creation of the River Walk with goals for beautification, preservation, and flood control. By 1938, a plan for the River Walk had been adopted. Lined with restaurants, shops, galleries, recreational space and hotels, the River Walk acts as a major centerpiece and economic driver for San Antonio. Due to the large number of visitors, every few years the River Walk must be drained of water and cleaned. Yet, this does not stop the River Walk from maintaining its popularity and beauty.

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In 1929, Robert H. Hugman proposed his plan for “The Shops of Romula and Argon,” a flood-prevention plan that incorporated commercial development while maintaining the river’s natural beauty and flora. Following the proposal, construction of the River Walk began in 1939. The San Antonio River Walk went through great improvement and development until the official opening of the “Downtown Reach” in 2002. The Downtown Reach is the segment of the River Walk from 285

Houston Street to Lexington Avenue. The popularity of the River Walk lies heavily on the combination of modern attractions and historical aspect of the San Antonio River. Admired internationally for its beauty and economic benefits, the River Walk is one of the most dynamic tourist attractions in Texas.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- WEST 8 SIZE- 87 Acres COMPLETION DATE- Fall 2015 COST- $200 million ABOUT: Established as a military base in 1776, Governors Island has a prominent historical past within the city of New York. The 172 acre island was used as a base by the United States Army and Coast Guard until it closed in 1996. After being decomishioned, the island was almost completely forgotten and fell into disrepair. In 2007, there was a call for inspiration to transform the island into a new public greenspace. West 8 seeked to provide New York a pedestrian oasis apart from the city. The two phase design created a 40 acre public park space, with a 2.2 mile long promenade that encompassed the island, and tastefully renovated the existing 33 acres of the historic district. Governors Island is comprised of nine different spaces, offering a wide variety of activities, experiences, views, and sensations for visitors to enjoy. The new park transformed the island into an oasis just minutes from the city. In just a short ferry ride, one can escape the hustle and bustle of New York and retreat to a care-free island like no other.

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HAMMOCK GROVE^ Hammock Grove is a ten acres green space that incorporates movable seating and hammocks to give park goers a relaxing setting to view the changing seasons. The new tree canopy creates a variety of moods with filtered light providing a memorable park experience. 289

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Ligget Terrace acts as a gateway to the new park space. and marries both sides of the island. The labyrinth hedges accentuate the historic nature of the park using the iconic American Boxwood. The terrace creates an appealing environment with a mosaic of plantings, seating, and play structures.

The play lawn is comprised of 12 acres of park space that incorporates two turf baseball fields and open space for a variety of activities. Here, visitors can experience some of the best views to The Statue of Liberty from the rolling berms bordering the play lawn.

PARADE GROUND^ The Parade Ground is a nine acre open lawn that creates a space for relaxing, picnics, sports, and leisure. It also provides a natural, outdoor setting for concerts, community gatherings, and other events. The Parade Ground offers exspansive views to the Manhattan skyline. 290

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Paying homage to Frederick Law Olmsted, the design team wanted to give rise to a dramatic new topography for the island. After demolishing the former barracks, they recycled the debris as fill for the Hills. The Hills are in the southern portion of the island and serve a variety of purposes. The new vertical landscape protects the island from the rising sea level and large storm surges. In addition, it also provides park goers with one of the two 360 degree views of the island from on top of the outlook. The other view is accomplished by taking a quick bike ride or 45 minute walk around the Great Promenade. Winding pathways throughout the Hills creates anticipation for the visitor and draws them further into the park. At the base of the hills on the south side of the island is Liberty terrace and The South Prow.

Liberty terrace uses large granite walls, base seating, and strategically placed lighting to create a dramatic connection and frame the view to The Statue of Liberty. The South Prow is made up by the picnic grounds and the wetland garden. It seeks to exhibit the innate changes in weather, analyze a complex habitat, and showcase the vast expanse of sea and sky. To create the wetland habitat they carved out part of the South Prow behind the seawall to access the natural groundwater. This provides an educational experience for visitors while increasing the biodiversity of the island. The design team took this abandoned island and transformed it into one of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular destinations. West 8 gave a new purpose to Governors Island and re-established itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prominence in the New York Harbor once again.

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SHERBOURNE COMMON CANADA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg

SIZE- 3.75 Acres COMPLETION DATE- July 2011 COST- $30.6 million ABOUT: Sherbourne Common not only services the Toronto Waterfront but also a series of apartment buildings that are currently being built adjacent to it. It has a cool gray, post-industrial aesthetic which carries throughout the site, spanning across Queens Quay Boulevard. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Light Showersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sculpture, a tall vertical piece on the northern end of the site accentuates the place and also serves as the first local water treatment plant of its kind. Through the use of a UV filtration system, storm water is harvested and treated locally. It serves an aesthetic focal element, and then is emptied back into the Toronto Harbor. The model of the localized storm water treatment center ensured the sites LEED Gold Certification.

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While the storm water treatment offers a unique aesthetic to the site, there are a myriad of other programmatic elements present on this Toronto waterfront site. Play equipment, passive seating areas and an open lawn overlooking Lake Ontario accommodate the various users of the park. University of Toronto students, families who have recently moved to the area as well as tourists in Toronto compose a few of the many who visit and use the park facilities. The layout of the park spans a main street of Toronto which allows for space to further permeate into the surrounding neighborhood while still maintaining a consistent vocabulary. The water course through the site remains visually connected. Once storm water enters the water treatment facility underneath the pavilion on the southern portion of the site, it emerges from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;light sculpturesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the northern end. After traveling through a series of bio-filtration basins, it emerges and fills a channel which travels through the remainder of the site until it empties out into Lake Ontario.

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BIO-FILTRATION> After the water daylightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and emerges from the sculptures, it goes through a series of bio-filtration sequences.

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UV WATER TREATMENT> The park integrates a state-of-the-art UV water treatment facility underneath the pavilion which manages localized storm water collected.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Claude Cormier Architects Paysagistes Inc.

SIZE- 2 Acres COMPLETION DATE- June 2010 COST- $14.3 million ABOUT: Sugar Beach derives its name from a neighboring sugar refinery which still processes raw sugar cane coming through the port. The refinery’s stark stature stands out among high rises quickly emerging on the Toronto waterfront and has become a functioning memory of the greater area once known as a bustling port. During the winter months, Sugar Beach makes for an interesting juxtaposition with flamboyant pink umbrellas opened and snow covering the ground. Exposed granite on the site, from a local quarry, echoes the beloved Yorkville Park in Toronto designed by Martha Shwartz FASLA and David Myer ASLA. Topography on site was created through the installation of lawn mounds located by the site’s entrance. Clean playful stripes on the exposed bedrock adds variety and is meant to emulate the stripes of a candy cane similar to those produced next door. The design spawns from the firm’s preliminary test trial in the neighboring HTO Park, also an urban beach. Sugar Beach is meant to provide Torontonians with a space to lay out and enjoy views of Lake Ontario through the use of materials and vegetation found all along the waterfront.

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A promenade lined with red maples softens the waterfront edge and shields visitors from the summer sun.

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Sugar Beach does a great job in delineating a separate program, while connecting all of the elements and materials seen throughout the Toronto waterfront. The granite pavers shaped in the form of maple leaves continues through the promenade at Sugar beach to the adjacent park, Sherbourne Common. Though you cannot swim at Sugar Beach, the ability to layout on pristine white sand, imported from Ohio, entices visitors to escape the highly urbanized streets of Toronto. The orientation of its spaces blend perfectly and make sure circulation through the site flows. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice change of pace and includes subtle lighting of elements to make the space vibrant in the foreground of the Toronto skyline.

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TOWN POINT PARK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- LSG Landscape Architecture

SIZE- 7 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2009 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Town Point Park comprises seven acres of green space, promenades and river views along the Elizabeth River. Town Point Park serves as a destination for signature festivals, cultural and educational events. As well as a central location to walk, relax and socialize. Central to the downtown waterfront, Town Point Park is adjacent to Nauticus Marina, the museum ship USS Wisconsin and The Waterside Festival Marketplace. As part of a downtown revitalization program, the area was completely bulldozed in 2008. The park space was redesigned as a destination and festival venue to augment the marina and recapture the waterfront as central to Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity. Newport is home to the largest naval base in the US and serves as host to many veterans and their families.

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ACTIVITY^ Town Point Park hosts more than 100 free family fun events throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Annual Norfolk Harborfest in June, a four-day dock party involving fireworks, family activities and sailing fleets of tall ships. 307

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HUNTER’S POINT SOUTH UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Thomas Balsley Associates with Weiss / Manfredi

SIZE- 9.5 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2013 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: What was once an environmentally contaminated post – industrial site has been transformed into a unique, environmentally conscious park that entices visitors to play, relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. This project is best characterized by the term multi-purpose, with large areas devoted to passive and active recreation, coupled with a wide array of sustainable design features. The park takes advantage of its unique and desirable location, and uses its design elements to frame and enhance views of Manhattan. Overall, Hunter’s Point South works well to provide Long Island City and Queens, NY with a vibrant connection to the East River, with design elements that insures all visitors a way of enjoying the park and the waterfront.

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The Pavilion frames views of the Manhattan skyline, while providing interest and shade. The Pavilion also includes a variety of sustainable features, like solar panels, which provides 50% of the parks power needs. The Pavilion also works to channel rain water to the rain gardens. The Recreational Oval was created using a combination of artificial turf and natural lawn. It functions as a unique space that works well 311

to provide visitors with an area for passive recreation and relaxation. The Rain Gardens are a sustainable design feature, which improves strom water management. The rain gardens work well to provide a unique space for visitors.

wet and ready - rain gardens in action FRAMING VIEWS ^

RELAXING ON THE LAWN ^

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OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Charles Anderson LA SIZE- 9 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2007 COST- $85 million ABOUT: The site of Olympic Sculpture Park was previously a port owned by Unocal, an oil and gas corporation. What made this a prime site for a gas and oil shipping port, is the site’s access to locomotive transportation that still runs through the site today. After the site was shutdown in the 1970’s, the site became a contaminated brownfield. When the Seattle Art Museum, became interested in the site, they envisioned the site to be the only green space in the downtown area. Initially, ahead of construction, tons of the contaminated soil had to be removed and new soil had to be replaced.

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The Olympic Sculpture Park is a stunning example of a waterfront park that features a design that is integrated into a steeply sloped landscape. Overcoming the challenge of a network of cars and trains running through the site was a constraint. However, it was intelligently and aesthetically integrated into the site. At the top of the landscape is the museum that is set into the landscape. The main path traverses down from the museum that is forty feet above the natural beach-front (shown to the right). This natural beach-front includes log and stone 315

seating. Along the paths are various sculptures from local and distant artists.

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The steps in the background lead to the elevated sculpture walkway that traverses over a network of trains and cars.

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CHARLESTON WATERFRONT PARK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Sasaki Associates SIZE- 7 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 1990 COST- $ 14 million ABOUT: Sasaki’s plan for the Charleston Waterfront Park, which is adjacent to the historic downtown, was part of a larger initiative to bring new life to the city’s waterfront and to provide residents, visitors, shoppers and business people a safe and attractive environment to enjoy the historic downtown area. Charleston Waterfront Park, along the Cooper River, has proved to be a success over time. According to Sasaki, “the completion of the park spurred both public and private investment, proving once more that a truly great public park yields benefits across a wide economic spectrum.”

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The Pineapple Fountain is the centerpiece of the park. It is an interactive fountain that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The pineapple serves as a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome.

The grand lawn is raised and surrounded with a seat wall. The lawn is a popular gathering spot and used for a variety of acivities.

EXPERIENCE^ A tribute to the history of the site with maritime details. In the image to the left, visitors enjoy the the promenade.

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PIERS^ Surrounded by beautiful views, visitors can choose from a variety of seating and relax under the shade structures, or find great fishing from the pier.

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CUMBERLAND PARK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Hargreaves Associates SIZE- 6.5 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2012 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: Hargreaves Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective was to transfrom a derelict site and structure into a vibrant and geodiverse greenspace with the objective of drawing residents and visitors back to the river and downtown. Originally, an industrial site, cranes, slips, moorings, warehouses and offices dominated the landscape. More recently, it was a surface parking lot that capped contaminated soils and debris from the construction of the Tennessee Titans LP Stadium. Many of the existing above grade industrial structures were reused to create interpretive cultural and historic features.

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WATER^ Looking down into the Splash Pad of the “Hollow”, this spraygound is one of the most popular features in the park.

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ACTIVE^ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scoopsâ&#x20AC;? is a cooling off lawn which includes stepping stones with misters that are motion activated.

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Various planting plantings through the park provide a wildlife habitat that attract birds and butterflies. The Explorer Trail weaves through plant groves and meadows that are planted with a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees that have year-round interest.

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BIODIVERSITY^ The entrance of the park is through lush plantings, for immediate immersion into a natural experience.

RAIN< The “Cloud Bridge”, stretches over the spray ground, and culminates in a curtain of rain as seen here.

“..an innovative play space for children and families.”

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Sasaki Associates SIZE- Unavailable COMPLETION DATE- 2004 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: Originally a site overcome with roads, bridges, buildings, and a canal, cutoff from the river by levees and floodwalls, this reformed site has given a new name to the city of Indianapolis. Historically, the city had a series of canals built due to the area having a high attribution to the industrial domain of the United States in the early 1800s. As years past, the canals were abandoned leaving a negative impact on the riverfront (Landscape Voice). This waterfront, also called the Canal Walk, incorporates both pedestrian and bicycle trails. The canal connects downtown Indianapolis, to the commercial sector, and eventually terminates at the White River. The trail is everchanging making the experience that more interesting. From bridges to sculptures, to art and murals, to aesthetic planting arrangements, the Indianapolis Waterfront is more than just a walk in the park, but a true masterpiece accenting the city.

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DETAIL^ Multiple paving patterns along with other materials and vegetation create different experiences within the design making each particular area unique and memorable in its own way. 331

AMPHITHEATER^ The two photos on the top of the page show different views of the amphitheater. The terraced green spaces introduce intriguing topography along the canal in addition to creating interesting rest spots with astounding views.

CORRIDOR^ The image in the center of the page shows that the Canal Walk is a multipurpose corridor for both pedestrians and cyclists.

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The elements of the canal walk vary to create new experiences and atmospheres. Fountains and bridges are integrated with the landscape to create a lush appearance.

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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Michael Van Valkenburgh

SIZE- 85 Acres COMPLETION DATE- End of 2015, 72% Complete COST- Unavailable ABOUT: The Brooklyn Bridge Park has multitudes of amenities that span from highly active sports courts and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jungle gyms, to multi-purpose lawns and relaxation gardens all along the water front. With a hearty schedule of cultural events, fitness classes, and environmental education the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive amenities and programming allow people to tailor their visit to meet their own preferences and needs. The accessibility, location, and views are key factors that make this park so successful. In addintion, a vast array of active and passive recreation activities ae available for all ages. The continuous bike and pedestrian paths, with a dog walk, provide a safe and contiguous park.

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WATERFRONT ACCESS AT PIER 1^ An innovative way to get down to the Eastern part of the Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water level is provided by a spiral rip-rap ramp and kayak launch. This rip-rap ramp lengthens and shortens with tidal levels and creates easy access between the upland and the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge.

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KAYAK LAUNCH ON PIER 1< Free kayaking with amazing views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reclaiming the post-industrial landscape for the cityâ&#x20AC;?

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SOCCER FEILDS AT PIER 5^ Pier 5 is the ultimate hub for active park goers and provides ample activities for them by having a fishing station, three soccer fields, a picnic peninsula, and a creamery.

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YOGA AT PIER 2< Brooklyn Bridge Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most active pier provides many ways to stay fit. The five acres of basketball, handball, bocce, and shuffleboard courts include an acre of play turf and fitness equipment.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Sasaki Associates SIZE- 300 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2008 COST- $56 Million ABOUT: National Harbor is a mixed use development sited on a former nineteenth century plantation, Salubria. The property sat abandoned for 14 years after a fire destroyed the historic plantation house. The land came into the possession of Peterson Development Companies in 1995 with the intention of developing the site into a waterfront Arts and Entertainment hub with a residential aspect. Sasaki Associates developed the Master-planning for the site and oversaw much of its construction. The design concept consisted of creating a vibrant waterfront with Marina access. The design intent was to create a waterfront attraction with a timeless feel that complimented the nearby national monuments. A new convention center and hotels bring a boost to the local economy and guarantees a steady supply of visitors to the park.

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CITY DECK UNITED STATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Stoss SIZE- 2.5 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2012 COST- $14 Million ABOUT: The goal of the City Deck, a park along the Fox River, was to connect Downtown Green Bay, a town in Wisconsin to its historic waterfront. The park is comprised of a 50 to 60 foot wide boardwalk bordered by mixed-use buildings on one side, and the Fox River on the other. Hence the name, City Deck. Numerous opportunities are available for pedestrians to interact with the water at boat docks and overlooks. Programmed spaces include a spray ground, stage, and cafe seating. Informal spaces for vendors and visitors make up the majority of the park.

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LIGHTING^ At night, an impeccably lit waterfront allows for nightlife to surround the mixed-use spaces.

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CHAISE LOUNGESV Exquisitely detailed chaise lounge seating surround the waterfront and allow stormwater to flow under them at some points and back into the river.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT- Brook McIlroy SIZE- 35 Acres COMPLETION DATE- 2011 COST- 120 Million ABOUT: In 2011, Prince Arthur’s Landing opened. Previously it was a dilapidated waterfront that the city had viewed as their back door. It has become a thriving center for business and recreation with shops, cafe’s, restaurants, and passive and active park land. Funding for the project was comprised of approximately $55 million in public sector grants and $65 million in private sector investments. The park pays homage to the city’s historical past by integrating design features reminiscent of historical features and memorials. The park also incorporates program elements such as look out towers, a gathering circle, a fountain, and boat slips. The fountain, which is active most of the year, transforms into a public ice skating rink during the winter months.

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The sign, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Living Shoreline,â&#x20AC;? set on a corten steel base located along the banks of Lake Superior, educates visitors about the ecology of the area.

An amphitheater incorporated into the elevated section of the park overlooks a scenic and active marina on the shores of Lake Superior.

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Since the opening of the park, it has had an unprecedented number of visitors. It received praise from design critics and has won more than ten prestigious awards for landscape architecture, architecture, and urban design. The mixed-use development includes two sevenstory condominiums, a water park, and many art galleries that contribute to the tax base for the City of Thunder Bay. Some highly regarded elements in the park, are the multiple Jiigews, which are a series of three public art installations included in the design. They pay homage to the ship building and industrial history of the city. The Jiigews are comprised of giant angled steel shapes that are internally illuminated with synchronized flashing lights.

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The fountain and park visitor center also serves as a kayak and canoe rental facility. During the winter months the fountain is transformed into an ice skating rink.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS- LDR International; Oasis Design Group; Ellipse Design Group SIZE- 1.3 Miles long (approximately 260 Acres) COMPLETION DATE- 2009 COST- Unavailable ABOUT: In the 1980’s, there were laws passed that led to Wilmington being known as the “Corporate Capital of the World.” In the 1990’s, favorable economic conditions led to interest by many to redevelop the shores of the Christina River, but the entire riverfront had been designated as a brownfield. The Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC) was established in 1995 to “create economic vitality along Wilmington’s Christina River,” which set the stage for political backing. The RDC began implementing “The Vision for the Rivers” (Brandywine and the Christina Rivers) in 1996. There mission was to transform “an industrial wasteland” into a thriving destination, rich in history and filled with recreational, cultural, retail, and culinary attractions. Since then, the RDC, acting as the master developer, has worked with several companies to establish a vibrant waterfront.

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Visibility when walking or sitting helps to make the park feel safe and comfortable.

The amphitheater seating connects the plaza to the Christina River and the existing riverwalk. The subterranean CSO chamber is 2-3 feet below and required that no structures be on top.

JUSTISON LANDINGV A mixed-use and green infrastructure project. The objective was to build â&#x20AC;&#x153;housing to support the new riverfront [development] that would give people the opportunity to live, work and play in a compact riverfront urban environment.â&#x20AC;?

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SENIOR STUDIO VI: HOME AWAY FROM HOME A typical semester consists of 16 weeks. We started on January 12th. Our Senior Landscape Architecture Studio of 16 students spent the entire semester deeply immersed in researching and designing the project as well as producing a final book for the Troy Waterfront Project. Three faculty members along with Bill Dunne, Commissioner of Planning for the City of Troy, guided us throughout the design process and reviewed our work at various points during the semester.

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We spent two weeks researching more than 60 case studies that were relevant to our project and that would serve as inspiration for our design. We then performed a comprehensive site inventory and analysis to fully understand the site context which took four weeks. We visited the site on February 13th to gather the necessary site information and again on March 23th to collect further information.

Dan Bramhall, Andrew Francia, Drew Talarick, and Michael Swercewski.

At the 16th week on April 28th from 1:00-4:00 pm, we presented our master plans to members of City of Troy, Troy’s Local Development Corporation, and members of the Troy community. The presentation was held in the Arts Center located at 265 River Street, Troy, NY. The final presentation generated a healthy dialogue. The critics The next step was the design concept development phase which were pleased to see three diverse design alternatives and were comprised three weeks. To accomplish this task, the faculty grouped us complementary about the work generated by our senior studio. in three groups of 5-6 students. We first developed rough ideas on trace paper to get feedback on our initial ideas. This led to the next step, the We are pleased to have assisted the City of Troy with the study final design. Each group developed a master plan, perspective drawings, and designs for Troy’s Waterfront. It is our hope that some of our a planting plan, and a lighting plan which took five weeks. During the last ideas will become part of Troy’s future waterfront development. two weeks of the semester, we documented the semester’s work in this book. It was a class effort, under the team leadership of Zoe Boothe-Jarrett,

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TROY BOTV During our first site visit we found the “Troy Bot” mural located under the Green Island Bridge.

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SECOND SITE VISIT< Our class visited the site for the second time to further familiarize ourselves with the site and its surroundings as well as to evaluate how our designs would work with the site.

FIRST SITE VISIT> On our first visit to Troy to gather inventory and analysis information, Stephanie Redeagle with her feet in the snow, withstood single digit temperatures. 366

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The final presentation was held at the Arts Center of the Capitol Region. Drawings created by three teams were prominently displayed in the lobby for public viewing.

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MODERN URBAN WATERFRONT> We started our presentation with a summary of case studies and site inventory and analysis. This was followed by a presentation of final designs by each of three groups. The first presentation was “Troy’s Modern Waterfront” which focused on a design with a unique modern approach. Guests posed questions and comments to each of the presentations.

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THE BEACONS OF TROY^ The second presentation was of “The Beacons of Troy.” This group was applauded for how they incorporated signature focal elements along the waterfront or “beacons.”

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