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Abandoned Areas
existing houses demolished houses abandoned existing houses
A lot of the houses in detroit were abandoned. a significant number of these houses have been demolished. this resulted in neighbourhoods which are scarcely occupied and developed. such neighbourhoods become gaps in the residential fabric of the city. Communities and pieces
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Areas of Occuring Conditions in Detroit
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Community Intervention
After people moved out to the suburbs, a lot of houses were left empty. Aft or were left decaying. The individuals in communities started buying or tak homes. They filled their new lots with a variety of different things making few homes that are still on the street, the areas are taken care of. The space inhabiting these areas.
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project: blots- improve your lot
ter some time these homes were destroyed king over the empty lots near their the spaces personal to them. Despite the es read as occupied to those passing or
This community project completly alteres the state of the abandoned areas because it fills the emptiness with the presence of care.
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Abandoned Industry
Detroit was an auto city. It grew because of the auto industry and now that the industry has moved out it's presence remains in the abandoned factories and warehouses. When the factories were operating, they were in use and populated for, at least portions of the day. Now that that's not the case, they've become empty channels which are visually unappealing as well as way out of the scale of the residential neighbourhoods that surround them. not only do they create gaps in the city by being monstrously ugly and huge, they create an isolation which is a looming presence in the city. Communities and pieces
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Areas of Occuring Conditions in Detroit
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Community Intervention
Because of the low price of land and housing and the general atmosphere o ing in. They are taking over abandoned warehouses and industrial factorie This fresh art scene could attract a lot of publicity in the future. Meanwhil bussiness entrapanuers in to Detroit. Unique shops and restaurants are op the City.
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project: Artists
of Detroit, artists from all over are moves to use as their shops, clubs and galleries. le it’s a fresh source of income, attracting pening up which builds a new identity for
Artists bring a specific vibe. They also are effected by the spaces they occupy. They bring a romantic notion to a city which has been deadened.
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Industrial Waste Land
As a result of factories and other developments which might have been abandoned due to economic reasons, pieces of industrial wasteland were left over. Like factories, they present a different scale for the user. that scale is large. Because it's possible that future development will occur at these sites, it's not necessary to displace them. A link is needed to connect the different neighbourhoods that are on different sides of said wastelands and this can be done by creating green corridors. Communities and pieces
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Areas of Occuring Conditions in Detroit
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Community Intervention
“Creating a six foot pathway bordered with gardens open to pedestrians an bollards at both ends of the greenway restricting vehicular traffic. This cre The long term vision would be to connect this green alley and others with t be “gree fingers” reaching out into the neighborhoods connecting everyone
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project: Green Alley Project
nd bicyclists. There would be collapsible eates a safe place to walk and ride your bike. the Midtown Greenway Loop. These would e to one another in a sustainable way.�
A city connected by green paths allows its residents to feel connected and cared for. It makes getting around easier and experiencially fun.
BREAK UP OF CRUCIAL E
ELEMENTS OF DETROIT
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
LOWEST POPULATION
NEW SITE CONNECTIONS
LOWEST POPULATION
LOWEST/ HIGHEST CRIME RATES
DANGEROUS AREAS
LOWEST CAR USE
MOST USED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUMMARY
HIGHEST WALKING POPULATION
COMMUTE OVER 30 MINUTES
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUMMARY
PROBLEMED TRANSPORTATION AREAS
ROADS
EMPTY LOTS
OVERWHELMING ROADS
LOW POPULATION
FOOD DEPRIVED
EMPTY LOTS
RESOURCES FOR DEMAND
LOW POPULATION
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BLEMED AREAS
AGRICULTURAL AREAS
GREENWAYS
PROPOSAL FO
COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL
OR DETROIT
Green Path= Idle Street+Pedestr
rian Traffic+Soil
Commercial Zone= Highway+Connecti
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Community Path= Existing Street+New Fe
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Community Zone= S
Space+Cause+People
Farming Zone= Unused Space+Foo
od+Growth
SITE SELECTION
SITE ANALYSIS
SITE ANALYSIS PAVEMENT STUDIES
COMMERCIAL VS INDUSTRIAL
TRAFFIC FLOW
PARKS AND SCHOOLS
EMPTY LOTS
SITE PROPOSAL
PROGRAM FOR NODE
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UNDERSTANDING CONNECTIONS
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SITE PLAN
BUILDING BREAK DOWN
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK
ODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
ROOF 40' - 0" THIRD FLOOR 28' - 0" SECOND FLOOR 15' - 4"
14' - 4"
K STUDENT PRODUCT
GROUND FLOOR 0' - 0"
SECOND FLOOR 15' - 4"
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SECTIONS
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK
ODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
ROOF 40' - 0" THIRD FLOOR 28' - 0"
K STUDENT PRODUCT
SECOND FLOOR 15' - 4"
GROUND FLOOR 0' - 0"
ROOF 40' - 0" THIRD FLOOR 28' - 0" SECOND FLOOR 15' - 4"
GROUND FLOOR 0' - 0"
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RENDERINGS
RENDERINGS
RENDERINGS
VIEW FROM FARM
VIEWS
SUN DIAGRAMS
RAIN WATER COLLECTION