Neighborhoods: By Design

Neighborhoods:By Design identity  Team Anirban Adhya, Faculty, LTU Jonathan Arafat, LTU Dan Carr, UDM Maryanne DeThomasis, LTU Luke Finney, UDM J Michael Kirk, AIA Pinky McDuell, UDM Mark Nikita, AIA  Case Study: Ford Woods Neighborhood, Dearborn

Neighborhoods:By Design identity IDENTITY: A neighborhood’s identity is a “sense of place” perceived at a number of different levels:  Through the cultures/traditions, inter- actions, pride and cooperation of its residents.  In a physical sense, through street layout, physical size/appearance of buildings, and visual interaction of the buildings with open space.  Through its celebration of historical assets and landmarks.  By welcoming diversity of new influences, cultures and their stylistic expressions. ENVIRONMENT ACTION MEANING Physical settings Architecture Values Perceptions Interactions Processes

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ideal neighborhood elements:  Gateways, edges, approaches clearly communicating its essence.  Ease of pedestrian/vehicle access  Welcoming and walkable streetscapes  Integration of land use variety: retail, residential, office, etc., providing a vibrant blend of activities, cultural influences, and socioeconomic groups.  Open space/ greenway preservation as counter- point to the built environment; promoting relaxation recreation & slowing pace of modern life.  Local heritage- landmarks & natural resources.  Celebrate diversity: flexible planning; promote cultural immigration & respect local values.  Juxtapose density variety for vibrancy: dense mixed-use edges/cores, medium/low density residential, & punctuating open spaces.

Neighborhoods:By Design identity

Neighborhoods:By Design identity

Neighborhoods:By Design identity FORD ROAD WARREN GREENFIELD CHASE FORD WOODS PARK WILLIAM FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Existing Conditions  Diverse Population Lebanese Italian-Polish  Lack of Flexibility Housing choice Housing expansion New architecture  Conflicting Developments Old vs. new Residential vs. commercial  Fragmented Public Realm Disconnected facilities High traffic – lack of pedestrian quality Lack of shared spaces

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Vision  Celebrate Diversity Housing choices Expansion options Outdoor spaces  Flexible Density Consolidate parking Continuous commercial strips  Develop Typologies Residential Commercial Open space  Public Realm Integrated facilities Connections Shared everyday spaces Public facilities Mixed use buffer Future mixed use gateway Pocket park Key neighborhood paths Side streets with parking Major arterial roads

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Greenfield-Warren Mixed-Use Buffer

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ford Woods Park Townhouses

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ford Woods Neighborhood Mixed-Use Buffers 2025

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Chase Greenfield/Warren

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Appropriate Scale of Infill Housing

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Contextual Design Details from Existing Homes

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Achieve Style Statement with Contextual Design

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Contextual Design Diminishes Scale Disparity

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Covered Porch Amenities give Character

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Soften Barriers in Commercial Districts

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Increase Density & Provide Canopied Walkways

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Calm Traffic, Widen Walks & Add Density

Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ford Woods Neighborhood, Dearborn