merson Heights What is a Charrette? - Ball State University

Residential EnhancementsOverview:In here we’re showing how we can makeenhancements to houses that keep orattract people with minimal disruptionto historic qualities. Easiest to do thisat back of house. Garage additions.Patios/decks. Add mud room/laundryroom to back. Add ramp to back toallow for aging in place. Garage carriagehouse can add workshop/studio space,place for families to provide for agingparents or young adults just out ofschool, or even provide extra incometo help pay the bills.Fig. 4AFig. 4B4A: Back lotupgradeThis sketch shows a proposedtransformation to a typical 40 x 155residential lot when upgraded toinclude ADA ramp, rain garden, rainbarrel, and 2 car garage.4B: back lotinfillThis sketch shows the potential of atypical 40 x 155 residential lot whenupgraded with ADA ramp, terrace,rain barrel, rain garden and “GrannyFlat” apartment and 2 car garage.ExistingFig. 4D4C: Back LotOpportunitiesThis map illustrates back lots that eitherhave no garage or a garage that is notcontributing to the historic characterof the neighborhood, as defined bythe neighborhood’s nomination to theNational Register of Historic Places.Appropriate additions and upgradesin the highlighted orange areas couldbe made without undermining thehistoric character of the area.4D: 728 emersonavenueRendering of what a house, typical tothis area, could look like if restored tooriginal specifications but to includemodern yet historically sensitivelandscape design.4E: 514 RileyavenueThis sketch shows what a house, typicalto this area, could look like if restoredto its historic nature but adapted toinclude an ADA accessible ramp forthe elderly.4F: Landscape“Tudor” Style frontage landscaping,characterized by topiary and flashesof color between evergreens is oneexample of appropriate landscaping tocompliment the architectural style ofmany of the homes in the neighborhood.Community gardens in the mediansadd to the identity of the neighborhoodand create opportunities for sharedcommunity assets.Fig. 4CExistingFig. 4FVisions for the Future:Fig. 4EHurdles to Overcome:Design Charrettemerson Heights