Bozeman's Northeast Neighborhood

Northeast NeigHborhood Bozeman, Montana

INTRODUCTION

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CONTEXT

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NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD TODAY

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R/UDAT SUMMARY

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APPROACH

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RECOMMENDATIONS

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SUMMARY / ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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INTRoDuCTioN The Northeast Neighborhood of Bozeman is a place

zone the Northeast Neighborhood for inevitable

of authentic community identity, with a unique

development, but to do so in a way that centers the

character and an unwavering embrace of diversity

voices of the residents and promotes preservation of

and freedom of self-expression.

culture, sense of place, and community.

At every turn, one can find callbacks to the historic

When it comes to preservation, one of the greatest

beginnings of the Northeast Neighborhood as an

priorities is upholding the accessibility and

agricultural and industrial powerhouse: mills and

affordability of housing in the neighborhood. To the

grain elevators rest on street corners, the old railroad

residents, the affordability of homes is intrinsically

tracks weave through roads and green spaces, and

related to the “funkiness” and self-expression of the

corrugated metal lines warehouses and commercial

neighborhood, as it supports creative professionals

buildings, both old and new. These structures are

and working families.

cherished by the community, as they are integral to the artistic and eclectic vibe of the neighborhood.

The goal, then, is to use development to continue and enhance the uniqueness of the neighborhood

With the population of Bozeman growing at a

so that “in fifteen years anyone in the Northeast

remarkable rate, and with a changing landscape

Neighborhood now would not feel like a stranger on

of tourism and housing, residents of the Northeast

their own land.”

Neighborhood express great concern over the kind of change that may come from future growth and

Our project builds upon a preliminary analysis and

development.

recommendations for the Northeast Neighborhood conducted by the Regional / Urban Design

One of the greatest concerns is the gentrification of

Assistance Team (R/UDAT) program in January

the neighborhood as a result of new development,

of 2017. Their full report can be found at www.

pricing residents out of the neighborhood and

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diluting the current uniqueness and sense of community. Residents express additional fears of losing their voice and agency in the development process. Therefore, one of the greatest opportunities as a designer is considering how to plan and

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Northeast Neighborhood The Northeast Neighborhood is located approximately ž of a mile north of Downtown Bozeman, and follows the I-90 interstate as it curves west. The R/UDAT study area includes approximately 241 acres and includes over 158 individual parcels. The Northeast Neighborhood includes local businesses, historic structures such as the original railroad depot, various warehouses, and residential lots as well.

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Northeast Neighborhood HISTorY In 1863, John Bozeman and his partner John Jacobs, opened the Bozeman Trail,

By 1883, the Northern Pacific Railway had reached Bozeman from the east, and

a new northern trail off of the existing Oregon Trail, bringing miners, settlers, and

by the year 1900, Bozeman’s population had grown to 3,500. With the population

farmers through the Gallatin Valley.

booming, Montana State University first opened its doors in 1893, then named the

The town of Bozeman was platted in August 1864, stating “standing right in the

Agricultural College of the State of Montana.

gate of the mountains ready to swallow up all tenderfeet that would reach the

By the early 20th century, the Gallatin Valley had a booming agricultural presence

territory from the east, with their golden fleeces to be taken care of”. The Bozeman

in Montana. Cattle ranching had been a part of Bozeman’s history since it first

Trail was eventually closed in 1868, but the area’s fertile land had already attracted

became a town, but in the early 1900s farmers started planting edible crops,

permanent settlers.

bringing a new prosperous commodity to the community.

In 1866, Nelson Story, a successful gold miner, drove nearly 1,000 head of longhorn cattle down the hazardous Bozeman Trail into the Paradise Valley just east of Bozeman. These cattle became one of the earliest significant herds in Montana’s historic cattle industry.

People gather on Main Street for the declaration of the town’s new electric trolley cars The Gallatin Light, Power, and Railway Company used water power from nearby creeks to power streetcars, one of which traveled through Church St.

The Northern Pacific reached a deal with rancher Nelson Story in 1882 to build through his property but also provide a spur line to his existing mill operations. He eventually constructed the largest mill complex in Montana.

In an bid to make Bozeman the state capital of Montana, the Northern Pacific Railroad routed tracks through northeast Bozeman bringing industry and prosperity.

The Passenger Depot is a turn of the 20th century brick building that was remodeled and expanded by Bozeman Architect Fred Willson in 1922.

Lehrkind Brewery employees celebrate the passage of the 21st Amendment, which ended prohibition nationwide.

The Missoula Mercantile Company constructs the MISCO Grain Elevator, one of the only grain elevators constructed during the Great Depression.

In the 1920s farmers were growing over 17,000 acres of edible peas harvested for

The production of lumber and edible peas may not be as prevalent as they once

both canning and seed. Soon thereafter, Bozeman became a major producer of

were, but Bozeman continues to attract new residents due to the nearby recreation

canned peas, producing nearly 75% of all seed peas in the United States. Bozeman

and scenery, quality of life, and education at Montana State University. Currently,

was such a prolific producer of the edible pea, it was once known as the “Sweet Pea

Bozeman stands as the fourth largest city in Montana, and continues to grow every

Capitol of the Nation”.

year. Agriculture remains a huge part of Montana’s economy, with livestock and crop production valuing upwards of $4 billion, as of 2015.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust founder, Chris Boyd, devises the concept for a nature trail through the city, and it becomes a reality in 2013.

In recent years, the Cannery district, once hailed as “the pea capital of the nation”, has been developed and revitalized to celebrate the originality of the buildings and to turn them into functional, contemporary commercial spaces.

New industries make their way into the Northeast Neighborhood, including Wild Crumb Bakery and Treeline Cafe. Both contribute to a modern, artistic vibe.

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THE Northeast neighborhood today

An eclectic mix of history, industry, and residential with just a hint of the redevelopment to come.

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regional / urban design assistance team (r/udat) The American Institute of Architects received an

One very important aspect of the R/UDAT study

Each district was designated in order for future

official application inviting a Regional/Urban

included an extensive community process with

development to be addressed in a ‘placemaking’

Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) program

neighborhood residents, business owners and

approach. The districts were then described in

to work with the Northeast Neighborhood

stakeholders. This process included on-site tours led

further detail, designating areas to preserve, and

community in Bozeman in January of 2017. The

by local steering committee members, city planning

laying out recommendations for development while

purpose of this process was described as providing

meetings, focus group discussions and a public

maintaining character and function of that district.

“recommendations and actionable goals for our

workshop with over 150 participants.

community’s future.”

The last part of the R/UDAT study focuses on Community participants were asked to share

an Implementation Toolkit for the Northeast

Multiple key project objectives were identified by the

some of their aspirations, as well as their fears

Neighborhood to use as development and site

local R/UDAT steering committee, consistent with

and uncertainty for the future of the Northeast

improvements take place in the future.

the city’s Northeast Urban Renewal District Guiding

Neighborhood. The R/UDAT team found that

This includes advice on funding, focus on

Principles, approved in 2005:

members of the community did not want to

placemaking, and explaining the power of

discourage new development, but rather focus on

community. All of this information was placed

-Preserve the unique character of the Northeast

maintaining the neighborhood’s funky identity, its

into a final report and presented to the

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overall affordability, and its unique sense of place

Northeast Neighborhood.

as it grows and evolves in the future.

-Land use, zoning, infrastructure, and safety considerations, including development and

The R/UDAT study then took the information

expansion of future public spaces for an appealing

gathered from the community and created

urban environment

a strategic vision and approach for how the neighborhood could maintain its funky character

-Help outline development concepts and integrate

and structural improvements within four distinct

ideas for vacant portions of the area’s sub districts

districts.

-Explore ways to improve connectivity of the Northeast Neighborhood to Downtown Bozeman -Outline three-to-four actionable projects that Bozeman and its community members can implement in the near-term, mid-term, and longterm over the next decade

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To expand on the R/UDAT work by developing an

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open space plan for the neighborhood.

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Our central concept for the Northeast Neighborhood is the preservation and expansion of the community’s freedom of expression on a wide range of scales.

From small intersections, to medium alleyways and pocket parks, to large civic parks and community hubs, these spaces are key to fostering the sense of place that defines this community, while also increasing its connectivity amongst pedestrians and between historically and culturally significant elements within the neighborhood.

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PROPOSED ALLEYWAY NETWORK

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One particular design implementation that

While community gardens are not the be-all and

The strategic placement of these spaces will

unites these various scales is the introduction of

end-all of thoughtful and productive development

subsequently pave the way for a new pedestrian

community-oriented gardening and local food.

for this neighborhood, the concept of accessible

network that not only creates a safer and more

Within a half mile walking radius around the site,

and local food goes a long way in creating the kind

comprehensive mode of transportation for walking

there are no large markets or grocery stores for easy

of change people want to see in their community

and biking pedestrians, but also connects and

access to healthy and affordable food. Members

in the midst of commercial and residential

cherishes the parks, gardens, historic sites and

of the community even expressed their desire for

development. Larger civic spaces, such as parks and

alleyways. The relationship between the natural

farmer’s markets or community gardens.

community gardens, provide the increase in open

alleyways, a new pedestrian network, and an

space, recreation and mountain viewsheds that the

array of new developments is also critical, as

community would like to see.

we must consider how and where pathways

Designing for better access to food serves a number of beneficial purposes to the community. In terms

get implemented. Current streetscapes and

of practicality, markets and community gardens

These designs may be implemented in some of

intersections provide strong precedents for which

would not require residents to travel far outside the

the vacant lots in the neighborhood, and/or they

walkways feel comfortable (for the scope of this

neighborhood for healthy options. And, in terms of

may take advantage of existing structures, like

project, we define “comfortable” in terms of body

preservation, community gardens are places that

the MISCO mill. Adaptive re-use of the MISCO mill

proportions to surrounding infrastructure

allow community members to gather and interact

could transform it into a local farmer’s market

and open spaces).

in large, social, and open spaces, while still being

or gardening supplies store, keeping ties with its

able to add their own unique self-expression in the

agricultural roots and providing local benefits to

From comfortable pedestrian-friendly and biker-

garden. In this regard, we see community gardens

the community.

friendly streetscapes to large-scale civic spaces and

as a large-scale translation of an individual’s

community gardens, we can begin to establish

creative use of their private property. The notion

design guidelines for the Northeast Neighborhood

of encouraging the kind of freedom of expression

that enhance connectivity, preserve historic

community members practice individually in

structures through appropriate adaptive re-use,

public and open spaces is central to our design

and encourage community engagement and self-

guidelines for the development of the Northeast

expressive creativity. With the implementation of

Neighborhood.

these guidelines, the Northeast Neighborhood can embrace new development that will only add to the culture and the unique character of the community.

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NEiGHborhood recommendations

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CHALLENGES

Preserve the Neighborhood Character as Development Occurs Avoid Gentrification

OPPORTUNITIES Adaptive Re-use of Historic Buildings (the mills, train station, etc.)

Building off of the Existing System of Alleyways

Designing for Community Spaces that Promote Individual Expression,

Food Access, Neighborhood Connections, etc.

INTERVENTIONS

Small Intersections Medium Alleys and Pocket Parks Large Civic Park and Community Civic Center

1. SMALL interventions :

The Success and Charm of Mixed Use Intersections

RETAIL / RESIDENTIAL

The Northeast Neighborhood consists of a wide variety of land

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uses, building types, and historic architectural character. This diversity is one of the key factors in the unique urban funkiness that

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community members want to maintain and encourage. Focusing on a relatively small aspect of the overall neighborhood seemed like a great place to analyze what is working in the community, as

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a way to encourage diversity and character in future developments.

The architectural character of the neighborhood is most evident in the business core, near the historic train depot. Analyzing street intersections within this area allowed for immediate analysis of

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how a place “feels�. Does the visitor feel closed in? Do they feel exposed? What makes a place feel comfortable?

Each intersection within the core of the Northeast Neighborhood was analyzed for the type of existing development, and general size of development at all four corners of the intersection. The developments were broken into Retail/Residential, Retail, Industrial, Residential, and Open Space. All of these designations were found within the small study area, again contributing to the unique JUNIPER ST

character of the Northeast Neighborhood.

After careful analysis, it was concluded that the intersections that felt most comfortable included a diversity of development types,

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displayed moments of personal expression, and had a diversity of scales at each corner. Intersections with similar buildings

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and functionality were not special, and did not contribute to the diversity of the neighborhood. Thus, in future developments and neighborhood improvements, it is encouraged to develop blocks

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with a variety of building types and functions.

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RE S IDE N T IA L historic structures personal expression

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diverse architecture regular activity

RE TAI L diverse architecture regular activity + use of outdoor spaces

R E TAI L diverse architecture regular activity + use of outdoor spaces

RE S IDE N T IA L historic structures personal expression

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2. MEDIum Interventions : Pocket Parks and the self-made character of pedestrian east/west connections When it comes to what the residents of the Northeast

INTERSECTION NOT PEDESTRIAN AND BIKER FRIENDLY

Neighborhood want to see for the future, there is widespread agreement that there needs to be greater connectivity throughout the neighborhood. The idea of increased connectivity is twofold: residents want to see a stronger connection between existing historical and cultural assets, and they want streets that are more

EXISTING CUTOUTS IN ROAD FOR POTENTIAL BIKE LANE

friendly and comfortable to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Throughout the Northeast Neighborhood, there are few spaces designated for safe pedestrian and cyclist movement. Spaces like the Bozeman Creek have been used by pedestrians, as evidenced by the footpaths and the seating elements carved out of fallen trees. These makeshift community spaces are an example of the need for more designed public spaces in the neighborhood.

In particular, connections that link the residential areas with the commercial spaces and the eventual public spaces are vital to enhancing the accessibility of people in the neighborhood. In that way, enhanced east-west connections would greatly contribute to friendlier streets and to the preservation of the neighborhood’s culture.

Proposed pedestrian path Proposed bicycle path Opportunity

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EXISTING EAST/WEST ALLEYWAY

GREEN SPACE ADJACENT TO MISCO MILL SLATED FOR DEVELOPMENT

OPEN SPACE FOR COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND/OR A POCKET PARK

CONNECTION TO GREEN SPACE

EXISTING EAST-WEST ALLEYWAY

PULL-IN FOR TRUCKS AND OTHER LARGE VEHICLES CONFLICTS WITH PEDESTRIANS

EXISTING EAST-WEST ALLEYWAY

MOUNTAIN VIEWSHED

TRANSITION | INDUSTRIAL TO ALLEY

pocket parks Modify existing buildings and engage with adjacent green space.

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TRANSITION | ALLEY TO OPEN SPACE

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TRANSITION | ALLEY TO ALLEY TRANSITION | ALLEY TO ALLEY

TRANSITION | ALLEY TO STREET TRANSITION | STREET (CREEK) TO ALLEY

TRANSITION | ALLEY TO ALLEY

These pocket parks provide more public green space for the

TRANSITION | ALLEY TO ALLEY

neighborhood residents, while also encouraging individual expression and adding to the character of the neighborhood.

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TRANSITION | STREET (CREEK) TO ALLEY

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This particular space allows for people to pass through or to stop and relax. Local food vendors or food trucks can set up shop nearby, and people can meet here for coffee. There is also enough space for the inclusion of art in various forms, from temporary installations to permanent sculpture gardens.

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open space within new development Pocket parks and public open spaces must be provided within and surrounding new development. These spaces are important in providing green space for residents and visitors and allow for connectivity within the neighborhood.

These are also places where the funkiness of the neighborhood

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would be encouraged, with space for local art and food truck vendors. The open space between buildings is important as it allows for places to gather, and can also preserve critical viewsheds to the surrounding mountains.

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PROPOSED PATHWAY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BIKERS

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open space & circulation plan Intimate neighborhood connections, such as alleys and pocket parks will inspire the design for new, pedestrian-only pathways in

PROPOSED BIKE LANE IN EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY

the neighborhood. Spaces that preserve the culture and expression of the community, provide direct links between important places, and remain proportionally and stylistically similar to existing alleyways would help to enhance and preserve the successful character of the Northeast Neighborhood.

One of the greatest design considerations for these pathways is how to continue the integration of neighborhood “funkiness” into new public and private development as the neighborhood grows.

END OF ALLEYWAY & POINT OF BEGINNING FOR NEW EAST-WEST CONNECTIONS

POINT OF BEGINNING FOR NEW EAST-WEST ALLEYWAY

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HISTORIC DEPOT + FUTURE COMMUNITY HUB

BEGINNING EAST-WEST ALLEYWAY

POCKET PARK PLAZA

EXIT ALLEYWAY ONTO PROPOSED BIKE LANE

AVOIDANCE OF TRUCK TRAFFIC

BREAK-OFF PATH TO POCKET PARK PROPOSED BIKE LANE IN EXISTING SHOULDER scale

3. medium interventions: Alleyways as a development tool.

open space / residential In this typology, a resident dominant block is bisected by a non-robust alleyway. Individual

Alleyways are already a successful component of the Northeast Neighborhood and have created a unique way for residents to circulate through the neighborhood. These

expression is prevalent and pours out from personal lots into the alley.

alleyways provide a safe circulation alternative, giving residents an option to move through the neighborhood separate from increasingly busy vehicular streets. The smaller, more intimate scale of the alleyways also creates a comfortable space for pedestrians to move through. Most of the alleyways are currently located between residential lots, and this proximity helps to promote neighborly interaction, an important aspect of the Northeast Neighborhood. At specific areas within the neighborhood, alleyways have created an open space buffer where light industrial, retail, and residential uses intersect.

As new development improvements move into the area, alleyways can serve as an important tool to continue to promote safe circulation, and increase open space between new buildings. These alternate spaces for circulation not

residential In this typology, residences and retail/industry are bisected by a robust alleyway. Home garages face the alley with the homes set more closely to the main streets on either side. It is well developed and small amounts of individual expression begin to move from the residence side into the alley space.

only decrease pedestrian and bike traffic on busy vehicular roads, but they also create opportunities for a multitude of open space uses within the alleyways, including places to gather, places for urban agriculture, and opportunities for local art.

residential / retail / industry In this typology, inconsistent alternate streets create the necessity for alternative bike routes through .

These bike paths tend to be popular amongst commuters and immediate community members. Personal expression radiates out from the trail

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4. LArge Intervention : revitalize the core

The Historic Rail Depot as Food + Community Hub

The historic Rail Depot is located in the core of the Northeast Neighborhood, and was once a vital community asset connecting Bozeman with the greater western U.S. This unique building, and the valuable area surrounding it, can once again become the cultural hub of Northeast Bozeman. Orchards, community garden plots, and food production facilities would all contribute to a community center focused on supporting agricultural knowledge for the neighborhood. Family style tables, community bread ovens, and large gathering areas would encourage residents to meet, share stories and exchange knowledge.

Creating a central place for residents to gather both strengthens the core of the neighborhood and promotes a vibrant and healthy neighborhood character. This food and community hub would address some of the concerns residents have regarding the lack of food options in the Northeast Neighborhood, and would also promote a sense of place, another important goal of the community.

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open space programming that supports community Historically, agriculture played an important role in Bozeman’s development as a western city. The Northeast Neighborhood in particular was where a lot of the agriculture culminated due to the location of the train depot, where goods were collected and shipped across the country. The Gallatin Mill still exists in the core of the NE Neighborhood, along with historic ice houses that stored

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fruit like watermelons before it was loaded onto trains. This historic infrastructure should be celebrated and responsibly reused. Agriculture should be creatively reintroduced to the neighborhood to both honor past traditions, and create new food culture in Northeast Bozeman.

Open spaces within the community offer a great place for both permanent and temporary places for agricultural interventions and events. The Northeast Neighborhood has an obvious gap in eating options and areas for plant production, and residents voiced their concerns for food opportunities in the R/UDAT study. Community gardens are common in greater Bozeman, and would help encourage a sense of community within the Northeast Neighborhood.

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Creating open spaces for food trucks to gather would also diversify food options and culture for residents. Creatively inserting open space, both large and small, into new development would allow for a variety of agricultural options to weave in and out of the community.

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Maintain Connections - Paths along Bozeman Creek

Orchards

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5. LArge intervention: The Civic Park as Social + Recreational Hub

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Although there is a good deal of open space surrounding

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Bozeman, there is a lack of social gathering spaces and civic parks within the Northeast Neighborhood. The small parks that exist in the community do not facilitate day to day activities and recreation, and are more regional in

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nature. They are also disconnected from the center of the neighborhood and are not easily accessible.

A civic park would provide a unique opportunity for the Northeast Neighborhood to have an open space which engages with the neighborhood and serves as a social, recreational hub. By planning in a way that encompasses a diverse range of programming that facilitates gathering and social interaction, the park will be appealing and accessible to all members of the community. Creating a unique civic park provides an opportunity to benefit and strengthen the community by allowing open space to capture and highlight the character of this eclectic neighborhood.

The west side of the park aligns with the creek, thus strengthening the creek edge and creating a connection to the pedestrian paths at the creek. Pedestrian paths will allow residents in the surrounding developments to access the park, and engage with the creek corridor.

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An orchard on the eastern edge of the park will buffer the open space from the adjacent rail line.

The park also presents the opportunity to extend and connect the existing trail system of the Northeast Neighborhood with the greater Bozeman area and Story Mill Park to the north. By establishing a more cohesive pedestrian and cyclist network, residents will be able to travel safely to a wider range of destinations. Built on a grid structure, an apple orchard will form the basic structure of the park. Incorporating agriculture into the park, in the forms of an orchard, community garden, and apiary, further adds to the uniqueness of the neighborhood.

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SuMMArY Residents within the Northeast Neighborhood of Bozeman have a strong, collective voice and vision for the future of their community. The neighborhood’s goals are not to discourage change, but rather envision growth that honors the current uniqueness, and promotes preservation of culture, sense of place, and community.

Thus, the overall goal for future growth in the Northeast Neighborhood should be to use development to continue and enhance the special “funkiness” of the neighborhood, and continue to encourage the special sense of community.

Our team was inspired by the Northeast Neighborhood’s history, culture, and unique sense of place. Through this design study, we presented redevelopment ideas that focus on small, medium, and large scale neighborhood open space interventions that honor the goals of the community, while maintaining its distinct character. It is our hope that the community can use both the R/UDAT study, along with the concepts presented in this book, to guide future development in a way that fits into the goals for the future growth of their neighborhood.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We are grateful to the many people in Bozeman that we met, who encouraged and supported our design study. We would like to give special thanks to the R/UDAT Team for their background work on the Northeast Neighborhood and Brian Caldwell with Think Tank.

STuDENT INTERNS Claire Fisher, State University of New York Carter Gordon, Ball State University Jacob Kuhn, Cornell University Leah Mancabelli, Ohio State University

pRoject LeadeRs Dave Carpenter, DHM Design Ashleigh Quillen, DHM Design Charlie Kees, DHM Design Bailey Haines, DHM Design Sam Carpenter, DHM Design

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