Joker’s Wild

Mitchell LloydJanuary 26, 2012

Introduction to Urban DesignDr. Santos

Let’s Take a Ride on…

Stop #1Jackson, MS

The High-Speed Barrier

Stop #1Jackson,Mississippi

The Game Built environment responsible for non-motorized

transportation inconvenient Decline in physical activity ex. Walking, Biking Perception of a problem supplying discouragement to

residents

The Players Population Victim

Government Prime Suspect

Private Sector Accomplice

Characteristics of the ProblemHeavy Volume Traffic Lack of Crosswalks & SidewaysHigh Speed Cars as a Barrier Crash Rate

The High-Speed Barrier

Stop #1Jackson,Mississippi

Rules Amenities needs to be in place to accompany transportation Established transport forms cannot restrict others people

with inaccessibility issues Desirable destinations for present make up of community

which is reasonably in accessible to non-motorists Street Connectivity, Reduced Traffic Speeds

Deal Rise in overall activity levels Lessen volume of traffic near residence areas Placement of recreation options Perception of outside activity is safe and easy

Stop #2Toronto, Ontario

Resurrection of Urban Space

Stop #2Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Game Lack of Good Public Space, ex. Suburbs

The Players Population Victim Government Prime Suspect

Rules Population must be committed to

supporting more public spaces with finances and frequent usage

Prevention of private sector take over of public space

Deals Creation of vibrant and attractive environment from citizens to

explore Infrastructure to support community usage of public space Public sector must supply perception ownership to population

Stop #3Washington, D.C.

Healthier Children

Stop #3Washington, District of Colombia

The Game Bad quality of built environment

• Leads to sick & unhealthy childrenThe Players

Government Prime Suspect Private Sector Victim

Rules Reduction of pathway disjointedness Reduction of traffic speed near residence

areas Increased effort to remove containment from

the natural environment (land,air,water)Deal Improved accessibility to increase physical activity Fewer traffic related injuries/remove volume traffic Reduction in toxics with stricter regulations (Lead

paint)

Stop #4Saugerties, NY

Priced out of the Market

Stop #4Saugerties,New York

The Game Unaffordable Housing Adequate low-income housing Community not able to counter

cost of housing

The Players Population Victim Government Accomplice Private Sector Prime

Suspect

Rules Addition of housing without community taking

any financial burden Private developer must build facilitates that are

in reach of the surrounding community Job creation without straining community’s

infrastructureDeal Community stays in tact and grows Families have housing plus funds for lifestyle Jobs and infrastructure steadily increase

raising attractiveness of communities to businesses

Stop #5Tallahassee, FL

Member OnlyStop # 5Tallahassee,Florida

The Game Exclusion and Segregation Achieving equality, regardless of race, class &

gender Inclusive in aspects of life (society, housing)The Players Population Victim/Accomplice Private Sector Prime Suspect

Rules Reframe from exclusion of any citizen from service that is

not unlawful Open mind to enhance a diverse community for allDeal Leadership comprised of a variety of different people Advocating for diversity of ideas Willingness to accept fellow human beings

Stop #6Redding, CA

Empty City HallStop #6Redding,California

The Game Privatization of Social

Services Public services dependent

on private sector

The Players Government Prime Suspect Private Sector Accomplice Population Victim

Rules Opt out clauses in

government/private contracts Retain control of important

services that can be easily taken for granted by private sector

Deal Major savings for city budget Constant opportunities for

private sector Good relationship of private

sector growing and maintaining the city

Stop #7Cairo, Egypt

Flaws of the Global City

Stop #7Cairo,Egypt

The Game Top-Down Planned Mega-

Projects Transformation of existing

built environment

The Players Government Prime Suspect Private Sector Benefactor Population Victim

Rules Non-exclusive of government officials

input Maintain meaningful community

components Respect for city’s historic character Creation of a environment that is

sustainable by its inhabitants

Deal Redevelopment of unused

areas Rise in city

status/globalization Attractiveness to

entrepreneurs Solutions to current

inabilities

Stop #8Tuscaloosa, AL

Shot in the FootStop #8Tuscaloosa,Alabama

The Game Weak economic development Impact of Immigration law Lost of investors

The Players Government Prime Suspect Private Sector Bystander Population Victim

Rules No restrictions on valued blue

collar population Maintain positive, perception to

investors Restriction on available jobs for

immigrate workers

Deal Increase in high investment

projects Boost in city profit Population benefits from

industry boom and traffic to supporter businesses and jobs

Stop #9Picher, Ok

Irreversible Damage

Stop #9Picher,Oklahoma

The Game Contamination of natural resources and

environment

The Players Government Victim Population Victim Private Sector Prime Suspect

Rules Tougher restrictions on

air/waste/water pollution Facilitates for proper waste

removal Clean up

professionals/testers to protect community

Deal Preservation of existing

environment Safe for residents inhabiting

the area

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