Algiers Village Living Communities Challenge Vision Plan
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Functional “Bubble” Analysis<br />
With these analyses and goals in mind, the next step was for the LCC <strong>Vision</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> design team, with the planning assistance<br />
from the Windham Regional Commission and BuildingGreen, to develop quick sketches of how they may envision <strong>Algiers</strong><br />
<strong>Village</strong>.<br />
The team worked on “bubble” diagrams, analyzing space functions and purposes independent of any spatial or landscape<br />
constraints. This allowed the community groups to think more creatively about the intent of this project, and envision a<br />
fresh take of this beloved village center.<br />
LEasE/rEnt<br />
to farMEr,<br />
proDUCtivE<br />
The team looked at three proposed bubble diagrams, each representing one of the projects goals (Economic Vitality,<br />
agriCULtUraL<br />
Community Service, and Ecological Health). While “desirable development” is also a project goal, it was understood that<br />
WEtLanDs<br />
this was a common theme throughout, and would be represented or embodied within the schematic alternatives.<br />
Those three alternatives are shown in this spread, and led to important and productive discussions among the community<br />
hoUsing<br />
groups about their role in the <strong>Village</strong>, and the interaction between these mutually-beneficial functions.<br />
Ultimately, the arrangement skiLL-sharE/ of these<br />
sChooL<br />
community functions resulted in the<br />
<strong>Vision</strong> Concept Drawings (see pages<br />
22-25) for <strong>Algiers</strong> <strong>Village</strong>.<br />
farMErs<br />
MarkEt<br />
Once the conceptual ideas behind<br />
WEtLanDs<br />
community functioning in <strong>Algiers</strong> was<br />
better understood, spatial constraints<br />
and landscape realities were<br />
incorporated to develop a more refined<br />
CoUntry storE<br />
With offiCE/<br />
inCUBator spaCE<br />
(but still very CoMM.<br />
ChUrCh &<br />
conceptual) design<br />
garDEn<br />
sErviCEs<br />
drawing.<br />
CC4g &<br />
sErviCEs<br />
<strong>Algiers</strong> <strong>Village</strong><br />
<strong>Living</strong> Community <strong>Challenge</strong><br />
<strong>Vision</strong>ing<br />
Conceptual <strong>Plan</strong>ning:<br />
CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES<br />
LEasE/rEnt<br />
to farMEr,<br />
proDUCtivE<br />
agriCULtUraL<br />
WEtLanDs<br />
hoUsing<br />
ing<br />
hoUsing<br />
hoUsing<br />
CoMMUnity<br />
spaCE/park<br />
ExpanDED<br />
BUsinEss<br />
inCUBator<br />
spaCE<br />
rEsiDEntiaL<br />
farMErs<br />
MarkEt<br />
skiLL-sharE/<br />
sChooL<br />
CoUntry storE<br />
With offiCE/<br />
inCUBator spaCE<br />
WEtLanDs<br />
ECONOMIC VITALITY<br />
• Expanded economic opportunity for residents<br />
• Centralized businesses<br />
• Diversity of activities/opportunities is promoted<br />
• ...<br />
CoMM.<br />
garDEn<br />
ChUrCh &<br />
sErviCEs<br />
CC4g &<br />
sErviCEs<br />
• May be difficult to organize/recruit business owners to start these efforts<br />
• Unknown viability of these programs<br />
• Unknown support from community<br />
• Buildings and parcels not owned by LCC partners<br />
• Wetlands aren’t necessarily taken full advantage of<br />
• Disconnect between the two areas<br />
• ...<br />
Co-Working<br />
spaCE<br />
hoUsing<br />
hoUsing<br />
CoMMUnity<br />
spaCE/park<br />
ExpanDED<br />
BUsinEss<br />
inCUBator<br />
spaCE<br />
rEsiDEntiaL<br />
ECONOMIC VITALITY<br />
• Expanded economic opportunity for residents<br />
• Centralized businesses<br />
• Diversity of activities/opportunities is promoted<br />
• ...
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