merson Heights What is a Charrette? - Ball State University

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Emerson Heights Village CenterOverview:Creating comfortable places for peopleto shop is important to economicdevelopment and the creation ofactive, safe streets. People want tospend time on commercial streetsbecause there is a variety of thingsto see and do. It is important thatthe commercial areas, especially theVillage, are pedestrian focused. Autoorienteddevelopment does little tosupport neighborhood revitalization.Commercial improvements thatpromote neighborhood, pedestrianactivity include restoring historicarchitectural features, active andtransparent storefronts, awnings,authentic materials like brick,incorporating public spaces like plazasand sidewalk cafes, and keeping thebuilding at the sidewalk with parkingat the rear.6a: 10th StreetFramework PlanThis 3D framework plan explores10th Street as a transit orienteddistrict. Strategically located bus stopshelp to drive the future growth of thecommercial corridor. By consolidatingsigned bus stops they can be moreeconomically upgraded with shelters,benches, and other amenities.TFig. 6AExisting Commercial CoreDistrict ExpansionBus Shelter1000’ Walking RadiusNew RetailNew Retail6b Linwood SquareNew Retailrevitalization:Linwood Square can be consideredan “anchor” to the village, much likea department store is an anchor in atraditional shopping mall. It providesthe draw on which smaller shops cancapitalize. Today the shopping centeris characterized by excessive parkinglots, lack of consistent identity orsignificant architectural features, andlittle connection to the neighborhoodor proposed Village.Fig. 6BAmphitheaterKrogerCulturalCenterSeniorHousingThe area can be upgraded withnew infill retail sites, and the outof-characterapartment complexto the south can be replaced with amore appropriately designed seniorhousing with a cultural center andneighborhood park.6C: Street SectionCommercial areas can be enhancedwith streetscape improvements suchas facade treatments & tree planting.New development can also set backa few extra feet from the propertyline, creating a wider sidewalk. Onstreetparking is vital to retail uses andshould be retained.SetbackVariesFig. 6C11’Sidewalk and Planters9’ParkingVisions for the Future:10’Travel Lane10’Travel Lane60’Existing Right-of-Way9’Parking11’Sidewalk and PlantersHurdles to Overcome:SetbackVariesDesign Charrettemerson Heights
CARLYLE PLEmerson Heights Village Center10th StOverview:10th Street is in important commercialstreet that has the ability to capture thevibrancy, culture, transit and identityof Emerson Heights. Completestreets including pedestrian friendlysidewalks, bicycle lanes, bus transit, andon street parking invite different usergroups and modes of transportationto occupy the same space in harmony.DREXEL AVEDrexel AveFig. 7BBosart AveFig. 7CST JOSEPH ST7A: 10th StreetConcept PlanThis plan of 10th St. shows commercialinfill, street treatments, parking,and connections to residentialneighborhoods. In this concept theparking lane is permanent and isdefined by “bump-outs” that improvepedestrian safety.7b: HISTORICTheaterThe Emerson Theater is an iconicsymbol of community and itsrestoration will be a focal point of thevillage center.7c: CommercialBOSART AVEFig. 7ACommercial ReuseFuneralHomeDrexel AveST CLAIR STTheaterBus StopPlazaBosart AveInfillPlazaInfillBankInfillFig. 7DInfill10th StProposed LotParking = 160 spacesEstimate ExistingParking = 102 spacesImprovementsLike the homes in the neighborhood,as commercial buildings have aged,their original character has beenaltered with maintenance and othermodifications. Restoring these facadesto again focus on pedestrian activitywith glass storefronts, awnings, andpedestrian signage can breathe newlife into the historic structures.7d: PlazasAcross from the theatre is an openlot that can be utilized as a pocketpark or outdoor restaurant space thatwill help to bring activity outdoorsand into public view. A similar plazacan be added at the corner of Bosartand 10th. Both provide communitygathering space as well as offeringaccess to rear-lot parking to supportthe village.Fig. 7EVisions for the Future:Hurdles to Overcome:7e: StreetscapeThis photo rendering shows 10thStreet improvements including treeplantings, sidewalk improvements,a bike lane, street pavement texturechanges, and pedestrian friendlylighting. This begins to illustrate howstreets can become activated as publicgathering spaces rather than simply bea place for cars to move through. Onecan begin to imagine a street festivalor block party in this space.Design Charrettemerson Heights
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