This report summarizes the student design proposals for redeveloping three sites in downtown Albany, Oregon. University of Oregon Architecture students were tasked with identifying op ons to increase activity within the respective sites in the downtown region.The projects were divided into three separate proposals; these three integrated architectural components consisting of the categories “eat, shop, and play” worked together to increase downtown activity. Students conducted site analyses for the respective project locations, developing design proposals with assistance from city officials, and architectural and business professionals. Students presented to the City of Albany statiand elected officials during both beginning and final phases of their design concepts. Architecture students at the University of Oregon completed design proposals for redeveloping the City of Albany’s downtown. The class, led by architectural professional and adjunct professor Joseph Moore, ar culate solu ons that increase activity and vitality in downtown Albany. Working within the goals of the Albany Retail Refinement Plan, students approached downtown revitalization through the lens of equity. Three sites identified for redevelopment cover three unique programs that focus around the concepts of food equity, economic equity, and social equity. Each student designed for one of these three sites. This report is a summary of students’ work and recommendations.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
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