Zack Grossl Landscape Architecture Portfolio BSLA West Virginia University
Waterfront
School Grounds
Public Park
Construction Details
Manchester Design Initiative Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Inventory and Analysis Noise
Zoning
Infrastructure
Soils
Lynch Diagram
Traffic Counts
Road Types
Public Transit
This central map shows the location of the project site within Pittsburgh. It also shows different ways of transportation and some common travel times. To located the site in relation to some popular places a few were highlighted below: (Three Rivers Casino, Heinz Field, PNC Park,Downtown, Point State Park, and Station Square).
Project site
Composite Analysis Industrial Route 65 to be lowered and converted into a boulevard
Heinz Field
Existing streets to be extended to the waterfront
Residential
Commercial
PNC Park
Mixed-Use
Three Rivers Casino Downtown Point State Park Station Square
Looking at the Green Space information gathered from the inventory and analysis, a composite analysis was formed. The streets are the driving force as they define the structure of the site. The relationship to existing housing was considered next, with looking at travel distances the commercial core is located closer to the largest amount of residences in Manchester, which will allow them to utilize the new development. Then looking at the river the cross streets will be driving visual connections with the river and drawing users all the way through.
Conceptual Masterplan With the Ohio River riparian zone poised in a region for growth- we aim to provide endless natural amenities and opportunities for preservation and recreation. Create green spaces that emphasize the natural environment and connections at every level. Create streets and a network that will offer a connected community to each other and to the natural amenities- through a balance of automobiles, transit connections, bikes and pedestrian ways. By balancing the site, amenities, districts and mobility- create a vibrant and diverse place where businesses can emerge and grow and families can live. Preserve the rich history and enhance the neighborhood’s important cultural past and present.
Rivers Edge Typologies Rail trail
Boat Dock 0’
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100’
250’
500’
Boardwalk
Natural
Flood level typologies Normal
2 yr Flood
Individual Design This design is focuses around strong ecological ideas. All of the key design elements work to help with water movement and water quality. The main component of this design is the wetland area. This wetland will be working nonstop to help cleanse the Ohio River at where it begins. There is a large boardwalk that cuts right through the majority of the wetland and this is not only to move users in the most efficient way, but it also creates an educational element to the design. Most people think of wetlands being bad and only occurring in wild areas. This would be a great way to introduce this ecological component to people who may otherwise never see one.
Passive Open Space Riparian Forest Waters Edge Planting
Floodzone Boardwalk
Designed Floodzone Interwoven Paths Riparian Forest
Concept Sketches 10 yr Flood
Uses
100 yr Flood
Paths
Natural Stormwater Management
Open Space Perspective
Boardwalk Floodzone
Boardwalk Park Space
Christian School Playground Plaza Alexandria, Virginia
Concept Sketch
Rendered Concept Plan
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Vegetable Gardens Sun/Rain Garden Multi-Age Playscape Large Gathering Space Storage Buildings Cross-Shaped Central Axis Fenced in Area
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Terraced Seating/Gathering Space
Entrance View
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Mid-Allee Planter Boxes
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PLANT SCHEDULE
Plant Inventory American Hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana TREES
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Height: 20-35’ ACE PAL Spread: 20-35’ Yellow, Orange, Red Fall color Part shade to Full shadeAME DOW
Hackberry - Celtis occidentalisCAR AME
Butterfly/ Hummingbird Wildflower COMMON NAME SIZE QTY Mix DETAIL
BOTANICAL NAME Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
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Amelanchier arborea
Downy Serviceberry
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Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
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Height: 30-50’ Spread: 20-35’ CEL OCC Yellow Fall color Part shade to Full shade
Celtis occidentalis
Common Hackberry
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CER CAN
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
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BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
SIZE
QTY
COR BL3
Cornus sanguinea
Dogwood
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20
HAM VIR
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witch Hazel
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Spicebush
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Ninebark
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Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis SHRUBS CODE Height: 25-30’ Spread: 15-20’ Red Fall color Full sun to Part shade
Downy Serviceberry - Amelanchier LIN BEN arborea Lindera benzoin Height: 25-30’ Spread: 15-20’ Red Fall color Full sun to Part shade
PHY NI2
Physocarpus opulifolius
Japanese Maple - Acer japonica Height: 10-25’ Spread: 8-15’ Orange, Red Fall color Full sun to Part shade
Red Twig Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea Ht 5-6’ Sp 5-6’ Red Stems Full sun to Part shade
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PLANT SCHEDULE TREES
Witchhazel - Hamamelis virginiana
Height: 15-20’ Spread: 15-20’ Yellow Fall color/ Fall flowering Full sun to Part shade
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BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
SIZE
QTY
ACE PAL
Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
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1
AME DOW
Amelanchier arborea
Downy Serviceberry
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1
CAR AME
Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
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10
CEL OCC
Celtis occidentalis
Common Hackberry
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5
CER CAN
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
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CODE
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
SIZE
QTY
COR BL3
Cornus sanguinea
Dogwood
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20
HAM VIR
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witch Hazel
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LIN BEN
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
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17
PHY NI2
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark
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DETAIL
Spicebush - Lindera benzoin Height: 6-12’ Spread: 6-12’ Yellow Fall color Full sun to Part shade
Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius Height: 3-8’ Spread: 3-8’ Red Fall color Full sun to Part shade
SHRUBS
DETAIL
CER CA
COR BL
Gateway to Recreation Davis, West Virginia
Open Space
Building/ Land Usage
Gis Analysis Figure Ground
Looking at the land use map it is easily noticed which part of town is the commercial district. Almost all of the buildings located on Route 32 have some sort of commercial use integrated into the building layout. This creates a destination in the town that will help with making our site a location as well, with being in such close proximity. The town is missing housing that is close to the commercial area, which would increase walkability.
The amount of open space in Davis is a good sign for green development. It shows there is site possible sites for greenway development or mixed-use. This will help the sustainability of the Davis area.
Community Circulation Corridor H will provide Regional Connections connection with many parts of the state and it also will connect with Washington D.C.. This will help Davis tremendously. The possibility of trail connections or even a trail head is a great chance for regional connections in Davis. Two separate trails come The sidewalks are not in good condition and the do not in close proximity of the cover every portion of town, which leaves some unsafe south side of town. walking areas in parts of town. The main street and the adjacent areas are lined the most with sidewalks.
Land Use Intensity
Conceptual Masterplan Nearly all recreational traffic flows through Davis, creating an opportunity to showcase a taste of the natural beauty the area is known for. To keep a connection with the town, the axes of 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th street were extended across the site. This created four “zones” in the site which become representations of diverse natural systems. The four representations selected were Spruce Knob, Canaan Valley, Farmlands of Parsons and Dolly Sods.
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A Spruce Knob Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia (4,863’). It is defined by an alpine feel created by the Red Spruce that cover the area also accented by large boulders and small grasslands.
B Canaan Valley Canaan Valley is an upland wetland located in northern West Virginia. It has extensive wetlands that house many plant species that are seldom found in the eastern US.
C Parsons Farmland Parsons is apart of the lower lying lands of Tucker county. The fields are easily flooded, which helps create a more diverse ecosystem differing from surrounding farmland.
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D Dolly Sods Dolly Sods is a high-altitude plateau that is defined by is diverse ecosystem ranging from heath barrens to bogs. This area also has unexploded ordinance from training exercises for WWII.
Community Center
Winding Paths
Route 32 Spruce Knob Forest
Neighboring Rail trail Black Water River
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Bio-Retention Swale
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Residential Parking
Designed Wetland Farmland Meadow Blackwater River
Section BB'
Affordable Housing
Construction Details
Finished Product
Finished Product
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tbd on site
R5
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Scale: 41" = 1' 0
tbd on site
1'-6"
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Bottom Stairs Finished Dimensions
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Top Stairs Finished Dimensions
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