Albany has a vibrant historic downtown and a beautiful waterfront park. However, the links between the two are not particularly frequent, inviting, or pedestrian- friendly. This proposal analyzes natural site conditions and the existing built environment to locate the optimal spots where such links could most productively be strengthened. Surface geology conditions, topography, existing railroad […]
University Department: Architecture
Analyzing Landscape Systems
Albany has a vibrant historic downtown and a beautiful waterfront park. However, the links between the two are not particularly frequent, inviting, or pedestrian- friendly. This proposal analyzes natural site conditions and the existing built environment to locate the optimal spots where such links could most productively be strengthened. Surface geology conditions, topography, existing railroad […]
Inman Street Improvements Planning
A Gateway and Streetscape Plan for Inman Street from the Railroad to the APD-40 By-pass. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Brad Collett Landscape Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Brian Turner Building Inspector […]
Gateway Plaza in Sandusky
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Vital Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Salim Elwazani Architecture Instructor Local Government / Community Contact […]
Cherokee Hotel (Cleveland Summit) Renovation
Students will research and provide a collaborative design document including the historical information on the property and a compilation of the design and development options for the city to move forward with its revitalization plans for the historic Cherokee Hotel Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]
Read More… from Cherokee Hotel (Cleveland Summit) Renovation
The Future of Wetland Design at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
With new transit-oriented development beginning to occur around forthcoming East Link light rail stations (opening in 2023), the City is looking to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the BelRed Subarea Plan to determine how policies in the Plan could be updated to improve health outcomes in these emerging neighborhoods. Read the final student […]
Read More… from The Future of Wetland Design at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
Brownfields/Green Neighborhoods: Integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek
University of Oregon students in a combined architecture and landscape architecture studio worked together to research and develop ideas for integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek and for the redevelopment of downtown Salem’s South Waterfront. Working with City of Salem staff, students explored sustainable urban design-based approaches to the revitalization of the thirteenacre riverfront site […]
Read More… from Brownfields/Green Neighborhoods: Integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek
Tigard Transit Center Station Real Estate Development Potential
TriMet’s Southwest Corridor project proposes a 12-mile light rail line that will fill current service gaps and address future transportation demands in the rapidly growing areas of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Washington County. The need for a Southwest Corridor light rail line is clear, with Interstate 5 travel times projected […]
Read More… from Tigard Transit Center Station Real Estate Development Potential
Tigard Transit Center Station Real Estate Development Potential
TriMet’s Southwest Corridor project proposes a 12-mile light rail line that will fill current service gaps and address future transportation demands in the rapidly growing areas of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Washington County. The need for a Southwest Corridor light rail line is clear, with Interstate 5 travel times projected […]
Read More… from Tigard Transit Center Station Real Estate Development Potential
El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan
TTC worked with community partners in El Campo to assess current community conditions and explore future development and growth strategies, through a public participatory process, resulting in the development of a downtown revitalization plan to help guide the future growth of the City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Texas […]