The existing warehouse structure at the corner of Grimes Ln. and Patterson St. provides an opportunity for new lofts along the northern corner of the park on a 4.9 acre parcel. Option one consists of reusing the existing infrastructure to develop 130 new residential units, including lofts and walk-ups.
Resident Loading Dock
Private Courtyard
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• Reuse and preserve features of existing warehouse structure • Provide views of and pedestrian access to Switchyard Park • Develop rear walk-up style units with upper floor views of park • Reuse existing loading docks and movein docks for new residents • Create gateway signage at significant corners of parcel
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Harding Street Lofts - Indianapolis
Park View Loft Courtyard View Loft WAREHOUSE OPTION ONE - REUSE
Cotton Mill Condos - New Orleans, LA
Possible Green Roof
CONSIDERATIONS:
Higher Density/ Value Residential
Rear Parking
• Develop higher-density (60 DUA) residential use along park for higher value units • Provide views of park through upper-level balconies and large park-facing windows • Rear parking to maximize park frontage • Pedestrian connections to Switchyard Park
Maximize Views of Park
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Large Viewing Windows WAREHOUSE OPTION TWO - REDEVELOP
SWITCHYARD PARK MASTER PLAN
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Upper Level Balconies
Option two for the redevelopment of the Grimes Ln. and Patterson St. warehouse consists of redeveloping the parcel to accommodate higher density residential units. This option illustrates up to 300 new residential units at about a 60 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DUA) density.
Eddy Street Commons - South Bend, IN
Concepts depicted on these sheets are not intended to represent a planned development, proposed land acquistion, or recommendation of this master plan. They simply suggest the type of development that may be possible on certain properties adjacent to the proposed park.
Proposed Strategies|Potential Catalyst Projects
CONSIDERATIONS:
Rear Townhome
Post Midtown Square - Houston, TX
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