As our final project continues, I have focused my efforts on two primary alterations of the existing Strategic Investment Initiative (SII) Plan; [one] being a less severe adjustment that corresponds with the current plan intentions and [two] being a more intensive re-thinking of how to systematically approach the region of Tremont.
[One]
Having analyzed Tremont for quite some time now, I felt it best to take a step back and attempt to produce a simple, overall theme that best summed up the objectives of the NPI’s SII plan. This process (shown above under ‘Existing’) led me to realize the heavy emphasis placed on dwelling in this particular region. As a result, a very traditional stance is taken which is influenced drastically by aesthetics (i.e. streetscapes, gardens/parks, new [town]homes). I then noticed that because of the traditional approach, only 2 or 3 of the previous 5 systems we covered are addressed in the SII plan (economy + open space). Further thought about the region also made me realize the emphasis placed on an overall theme of Leisure. I then began to realize how similar some of the characteristics of Tremont were to a University Campus (see above ‘2.0’). By further developing the 3 urban systems of economy, open space, and transportation, while simultaneously taking into account traditional concepts of University design (i.e. 4 year cycles, identity/pride) I thought it appropriate to begin to design a new anchor point for the SII plan: a Tremont Central HUB.
[Two]
Given the more traditional background behind the revision to the existing SII Plan, I thought it would be most gratifying to view the other end of the spectrum for the newly proposed SII Plan. With guidelines requiring the inclusion of all 5 Urban Systems previously studied, the overall goal of this plan is to design a fully integrated area that is primarily driven by one dominant system. My selection of Transportation as the principal system is significantly based on the influences I have found that transportation can have. Given its drastically diverse range of impact, it is a system that I believe to make or break any given region. I will be investigating some of the many key points depicted above, in addition to researching several case studies to help influence any future decisions.
[One]
Having analyzed Tremont for quite some time now, I felt it best to take a step back and attempt to produce a simple, overall theme that best summed up the objectives of the NPI’s SII plan. This process (shown above under ‘Existing’) led me to realize the heavy emphasis placed on dwelling in this particular region. As a result, a very traditional stance is taken which is influenced drastically by aesthetics (i.e. streetscapes, gardens/parks, new [town]homes). I then noticed that because of the traditional approach, only 2 or 3 of the previous 5 systems we covered are addressed in the SII plan (economy + open space). Further thought about the region also made me realize the emphasis placed on an overall theme of Leisure. I then began to realize how similar some of the characteristics of Tremont were to a University Campus (see above ‘2.0’). By further developing the 3 urban systems of economy, open space, and transportation, while simultaneously taking into account traditional concepts of University design (i.e. 4 year cycles, identity/pride) I thought it appropriate to begin to design a new anchor point for the SII plan: a Tremont Central HUB.
[Two]
Given the more traditional background behind the revision to the existing SII Plan, I thought it would be most gratifying to view the other end of the spectrum for the newly proposed SII Plan. With guidelines requiring the inclusion of all 5 Urban Systems previously studied, the overall goal of this plan is to design a fully integrated area that is primarily driven by one dominant system. My selection of Transportation as the principal system is significantly based on the influences I have found that transportation can have. Given its drastically diverse range of impact, it is a system that I believe to make or break any given region. I will be investigating some of the many key points depicted above, in addition to researching several case studies to help influence any future decisions.
