1. Neighborhoods: By Design

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ford Woods Park Townhouses

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

12. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Chase Greenfield/Warren

13. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Appropriate Scale of Infill Housing

14. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Contextual Design Details from Existing Homes

15. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Achieve Style Statement with Contextual Design

16. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Contextual Design Diminishes Scale Disparity

17. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Covered Porch Amenities give Character

18. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Soften Barriers in Commercial Districts

19. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Increase Density & Provide Canopied Walkways

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

21. Neighborhoods:By Design identity Ford Woods Neighborhood, Dearborn