Urban Design Portfolio by Blake

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67 Stonegate Drive Florence KY 41042 859.801.4111 blakeayoung7@gmail.com

University of Cincinnati, DAAP

Cooperative Education Program urban planning and design Dean's List: 2011, 2013, 2015 DAAPworks liaison 2016

Relevant College Courses

Site Planning Studio I, II Neighborhood Planning Studio I, II Digital Design Planning Theory Sustainable Landscape Design I, II Geographic Information Systems

Skills

Experience

Education

Resume

Blake Young

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint Geographic Information System ArcMap 10.3 CAD AutoCAD Visualization Sketchup, Vray

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Office for Planning & Architecture

Planning & Design Intern (2015) Research, Graphics, Urban Design

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

Planning Intern (2014) Research, Graphics, Report Writing

B.E.S.O Construction

Laborer (2008-present) Designer (2014-2015)

A.R. Building Company

Independence Oaks Apartments (2015) Leasing Agent, Graphics

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Sustainable Landscape Design

Mt. Airy Business District Studio

Pleasant Street Studio

Senior Capstone

Office for Planning and Architecture

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

B.E.S.O. Construction

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Sustainable Landscape Design Program Requirements Swimming Pool Private Hot Tub Outdoor Garden Area Screening from Neighbors Private Outdoor Seating Area Fire Pit with Adequate Seating Incorporate Art within Backyard Access to Backyard from Driveway Open Back Yard Space for Activities Architectural Features on Grill/dining Area Outdoor Space to Accommodate up to 20 Persons

Building Materials

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Project Description During this semester we worked with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden to design a Greenhouse that would complete the Living Building Challenge. The living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification Program, advocacy tool and philosophy that defines the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today and acts to rapidly diminish the gap between current limits and the endgame positive solutions we seek. The challenge is comprised of seven performance categories called: Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity and Beauty. My Goal for this project was to create a sustainable, Fun, and interactive place for the neighboring Communities. The project includes multiple features that are meant to give back to the community in the form of fresh produce, or a clean environment. The greenhouse is equipped with two floors of space in which fresh produce can be grown by and for the community. Also, an outdoor space is connected to the building. This space can be used as an informal classroom or a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. Next to the production Greenhouse, is a 6-floor atrium designed to grow plants, Save energy by utilizing daylight, exhibit plant life, and produce electricity in the form of a solar panel roof system. To the west of the atrium lies two underground classrooms to teach youths and seniors the importance of nutrition and gardening. These classrooms are built into the hillside and has a green roof accessible from the entry way to the Atrium and Greenhouse. On the south side of the green roof/classroom is a meditation garden that overlooks the naturally wooded areas below. The overall site contains multiple sustainable features including a Bioswale system that filters into a holding pond, a collection of raised planting beds, a market place and learning center to sell/give produce to the community, as well as a second filtrating holding pond used to re-filtrate rain water and black water.

Planting Palette

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Paperback Maple

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Green Velvet Boxwood

Legacy Sugar Maple

Riverbirch

Butterfly Bush

Sunburst St. John's Wort

Flowering Rush

Dallas Blues Switch Grass

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Prairie Dropseed

Purple Loosestrife

Yellow Water Lily

Yellow Barenwort

Building Materials

Treated Cedar

Stone Pavers

Pervious Concrete

Tile Paving Stones

Green Roof Systems

Solar Panels

Segmental Retaining Wall

Glass Balustrade

Program Requirements A water feature A meditation/memorial garden At least two other sustainable features A rain garden or other Low Impact Development feature A family of site furnishings (benches, trash cans/ bike racks, and lighting) At least one outdoor workspace for potting plants, composting, and storing tools At least two outdoor classrooms. One supporting large groups of 20 or more students

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Mt. Airy Business District Studio Building Conditions

Social Analysis II Mt. Airy Neighborhood Business District

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Clothing Stores Specialized Stores Drug Store Music Store Convenience Store Wireless Phone Store Video/DVD Rental Hardware Store Furniture Store Book Store Thrift Store Gas Station

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Schools Post Office Outdoor Plazas/Hang Outs Library Bus Stops Parking Housing Firehouse Parks Daycare Police Houses of Worship Playgrounds Community Center Community Development Social Services

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Project Overview

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Mt. Airy is home to Cincinnati's largest green space/park and one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. In this studio project, I analyzed the Neighborhood Business District and surrounding neighborhoods to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of the residents. After collecting data on building conditions, services, connectivity, and demographics, I developed a plan to revitalize the Neighborhood Business District. The first phase of the project was to cut two parking lanes out on Colerain Avenue and replace these lanes with a crosswalk and vegetation to provide a pedestrian friendly environment. The second Historical Analysis phase included a restaurant with an outdoor community space. Mt. Airy Neighborhood Business District

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Project Overview During this studio, we focused on a residential street (pleasant street) connecting washington park to findlay market. The neighborhood was under-utilized and blighted which deterred future residents and businesses to move here. Over the course of the studio we talked to residents, conducted an analysis of the area, and formulated a plan to kick-start the revitalization of this once beautiful street. The street contains a strong sense of community that has been established by the current residents. My team set out to promote affordable housing and pedestrian connectivity while retaining the character of the street. As a response to the overwhelming need for recreational space, I designed a skate plaza and basketball court on a vacant lot located near the middle of pleasant street. The skate plaza is designed to look like a normal public space but is geared towards skateboarders. The skate plaza and basketball court are separated by an elevated walkway so parents, pedestrians, and residents can enjoy and watch the activities.

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Music Hall Rich History Front Porches Findlay Market Urban Gardens Washington Park Sense of Community Italianate Architecture Streetcar / Transit Options Quiet Neighborhood near Downtown School for Creative and Performing Arts

Litter Crime Vacant Properties Liberty Street Divide Deteriorating Infrastructure Lack of Educational Options Perception of Neighborhood Lack of Family Oriented Events

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Project Overview As my final studio in DAAP, I was assigned a site in Roselawn, Cincinnati to analyze and redevelop. Throughout the studio I met with a few of the community leaders to discuss the future of the neighborhood. After gathering data on Household income, Occupancy, and Income, I developed a plan to connect the site to the neighboring community business district. The first phase of development includes an outdoor farmers market that houses a community garden and learning center for youths and seniors. The second phase of development consists of a mixed-use development that contains a center for community engagement, Job training core for parolees, Health and Wellness center, local retail shops, offices, and 120 market rate apartments. The center for Community engagement allows for residents of the community to gather for group events, social support, and other purposes to enhance the well being of Roselawn. The proposed development enhances walkability and connectivity by completing the Neighborhood Business District and allowing for outdoor seating arrangements for restaurants.

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Improve Sidewalk Improve Street Trees Community Garden Single Family Multi-Family Neighborhood Commercial Green Space Industrial Institutional

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B.E.S.0. Construction While working with B.E.S.O. Construction, I gained experience in multiple skills. I learned how to build wooden frames, plaster the interior of pools and fountains, repair EIFS, operate heavy machinery, install plumbing, and work as a team. Over the course of eight years, I have plastered over 20 pools, repaired over 10 buildings, and helped with the construction of a new house. The project to the right is a residential estate that is located in Northern Kentucky. I was assigned the task to design the front and backyard. The lot measures just over an acre with little topography change. The program requirements are listed below.

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Program Requirements Pool House Swimming Pool Private Hot Tub Fire Pit with Seating Hammock Lounge Area Space for up to 20 Persons Open Yard Space for Activities Architectural Grill/dining Area Access to Backyard from Driveway

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blakeayoung7@gmail.com

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