EXTENSION
Careful curation of activitites and citizen adaption of activities
RECLAIMING THE RIVERFRONT URBAN DESIGN PROJECT
Expansion of the green network to refurbish the whole region Natural ecologies of place not only play a major role in determining micro
REJUVENATION
7.3 acres of river front park will be dedicated to replenish Variety of flora and fauna flourishes in the riparian zone Connective island mounds will act as flood barriers and bike paths Tourism and boating to support economic vitality
climate and environmental systems, but also in enhancing the economic vitality of a region. Understanding and curating these urban ecologies through a a process of careful staging and laying, rather than using a rigid plan, will generate overwhelmingly positive results. Adaptation and hybridization have shown enormous benefits in attracting capital, as well as spurring economic growth. This hybridization also produces a positive unity in communities that are physically divided.
INITIATION
This urban design project will focus on reclaiming the riverfront trough a process
Demolition of IRS Building
curated human activities and the riparian zone. Additionally, it will densify the
4 complexes at 20 stories each
City's downtown core through the creation of 3 city blocks; this addition will
3 milion sq/ft of office space added in first stage
support more social interaction through the restriction of automobile usage, as
based ecological approach, one that supports an ecosystem that contains both
well as flexibly programming spaces. The design process will take part in the
DENSIFICATION
stages of INITIATION, DENSIFICATION, REJUVENATION and EXTENSION to address
3 additional city blocks with 30 story building
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Furthermore, the riverfront park located in
12 million sq/ft of mixed-use, residential space
Covington will complement the newly designed and currently under construction
Russell Street extends to the river front, creating a stronger axis
riverfront park located in Cincinnati.
the complex urban ecology in the City of Covington, as well as the sub-region of
Section through DENSIFIED DOWNTOWN CORE
A B I K E PAT H S
SOCIAL ACITIVITIES R E P L E N I S H E D R I PA R I A N Z O N E
I N C R E M E N TA L M O U N D S