Miller-Orchard Neighborhood Redevelopment Presented by: Albert Han, Andy Kass, Eric Wilke,
Lorin Ditzler, & Zach Panoff
Course: Virtual Reality & Urban DevelopmentInstructor: Hilary Copeland May 12, 2011
Introduction Purpose of the project
Provide redevelopment scenarios for the Miller-Orchard neighborhood
Learn how to use modeling software Software used
Google SketchUp, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and
GIMP photo editing
Study Area
Existing Conditions
Heavy commercial activity Auto-oriented businesses Pedestrian un-friendly Auto dominated Lack of neighborhood services Adjacent to residential areas
Single family and multi-family housing Popular eating locations
Neighborhood Resident Suggestions
More landscaping Increase the safety of pedestrians Provide neighborhood services No student housing Improve the railroad bridge Connect to river Extend trail Fill vacant properties
NorthWest Quadrant
NorthWest Quadrant – Phase 1 Phase 1
Replaced vacant gas station Added Pedestrian Island at Riverside and
Benton Increased landscaping
Phase 1 NW Current
Pharmacy
NorthWest Quadrant – Phase 2 Phase 2
Added Median on Riverside Replaced Hartwig Motors Added new buildings▪ Day Care, Grocery Store, Mixed-Use Buildings
Phase 2 NW Current
Aerial View
Phase 2 NW Current
Phase 2
Phase 2 NW
Mixed-use
Phase 2 NW
Daycare Center
Phase 2 NW
Organic Food Store
Phase 2 NW
Mixed-Use Building
NorthEast Quadrant
NorthEast Quadrant – Phase 1 Phase 1
Added landscaping to bike trail Rail bridge improvements Filled Vacant Parcels▪ Deli, Sno-Cone Shack
Phase 1 NE
Bike Path Looking North
Current
Phase 1 NE
Looking South on Riverside
Current
Phase 1 NE
Outdoor Seating Area
DeliCurrent
Phase 1 NE
Snow Cone Shack
Current
NorthEast Quadrant – Phase 2 Phase 2
Infill between Mobile and Linder Tire▪ Neighborhood Bar
Phase 2 NECurrent Current
New bar front
New bar rear
Phase 2 NECurrent
Phases 1 and 2
SouthWest Quadrant
SouthWest Quadrant – Phase 1 Phase 1
Added crosswalks at Benton & Riverside Added sidewalks Increased landscaping Added Welcome Sign
Phase 1 SWCurrent
Crosswalks
Phase 1 SW
Welcome Sign
Current
SouthWest Quadrant – Phase 2 Phase 2
Replaced alley with pedestrian walkway Façade Improvements Add median
Phase 2 SW
Pedestrian Walkway
Current
Phase 2 SWCurrent
Façade Improvement
Phase 2 SWCurrent
Façade Improvement
Phase 2 SWCurrent
Median
SouthEast Quadrant
SouthEast Quadrant - Phase 1 Phase 1
Added Sidewalks on Sturgis Drive Extended Bike Trail Added Coffee Shop in front of Staples
Phase 1 SE
View from the southeast corner
Trail Extension – Looking South
Phase 1 SECurrent
Coffee Shop
SouthEast Quadrant – Phase 2 Phase 2
Replaced Vacant Wendy’s with Office Building
Connected Wendy’s parking area with Staples
Replaced Underused building with Canoe Rental
Phase 2 SE
Aerial View
Current
Phase 2 SE
Canoe Rental
Current
Q & A
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