Cultural Hub Development: Alachua County URP 4273 Development Institute Team 1: Ed Crowley Clint Smith Colleen O’Donnell Chinara Garraway Casli Jean

Presentation Layout Study Area Background Goals & Objectives Municipalities Selection of Major Roads Roads Proximity Cultural Buildings and Historic Areas Cost Conservation Areas Hydrology and Streams School Buffer

Study Area

Background Population ~ 6,100 people Approximately 21,554 acres Alachua city officials desire building a cultural hub which integrates public and private partnerships.

Goals & Objectives Determine suitable location for a cultural hub in Alachua county Based on attribute series To build within the vicinity of primary & secondary educational institutions Encourage use of resources by the local community Library, computer center (with internet connection), job training & counseling, community center for intellectuals Increase the number of visiting patrons from other municipalities Provide a landmark location within the state of Florida Provide a spatially distributed center for sociability and learning Functional adaptability for future design standards Architecturally stimulating design Technologically advanced building systems/structures

Where to Start?

Municipalities

Selection of Major Roads

Roads Proximity

Cultural Buildings and Historic Areas

Cost

Schools Buffer

Conservation Areas

Hydrology and Streams

Designated Parcel Parcel Number Parcel Address 2632 NW 43 rd St. Megahee Enterprises Ltd., LLLP

Parcel Information No Buildings / PUSE = Agricultural Size Acres Land Market Value 65,600k < 1 mile from Santa Fe High School, Mebane High School, and Alachua Elementary School. < 1 mile to I-75 and U.S. Hwy 441 interchange Near other developing and developed areas (~1 mile to downtown Alachua)

Conclusion Where do we go from here? Initiate talks with current landowner to purchase property Receive neighborhood and county-wide input about possible design of center Consult professional architects to determine probable designs for center After completion of plans discuss construction prices with contractors Determine deadlines for project initiation and completion

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