Cincinnati 2042: A Resilient-Flexible Region

Focusonurbanagriculture, stormwaterrunoffandCSO mitigationincludinguseofgreen energyandexpansionofgreengrid

Focusonequitableresources/public goodsandservicesthroughlanduse andzoning

Focusoncirculationandmobilityby meansofpedestrian/cycling infrastructureandpublictransit

Focusonretail,industrial, commercial,healthcare,jobs,public andprivateservices,community/ residentattractionsandrecreations

Policy1: Rentcapof30%ofmonthly income.

Policy1: Alllandusesclassifiedas commercialandindustrialneedtohave greenroofs.

Policy2: Withinevery5milesthere needstobeapark.

Policy1: Eachdistrictwillinclude intensivecommunityengagementto maintaincharacteranddemographic makeup.

Asimplifiedversionofhowallthreetransformativeideas connectandinteractwitheachother.

Needstobeinadensearea

Varietyofhousingtypes

Cannotberestrictedbyincome

Percentageofharvestgoesto

neighborhood

Hostseducationalevents

Needforstormwatermanagement

Needforrecreationandgreenspaces

Extremelybuiltenvironment

Doesnotrequirelossofeconomic opportunity

Communityspaces

Communityevents

Apartmentsdesignedfornecessary spaces

Furnishedunits

Canbebuiltformultiple environments

Potential Sites

Present-daypotentialsitesinclude:

WestChester

LibertyTownship

EnglishWoods

Avondale

Queensgate

Millvalle

SouthCumminsville

CampWashington

WintonHills

HydePark

Riverside

Sedamsville

Carthage

Sharedspaceswouldincludecommonareasseen inatypicalsinglefamilyhome;akitchen,lounge areas,recreationspaces,etc.

Thevillagewillfocusoncultivatingfood,witha percentageofthecroptobedonatedtobenefit thoseinthecitylivinginfooddeserts.

Residentswillalsohaveseperateprivateliving spacesthatwillinclude:bedrooms,bathrooms, smallflexspacesandakitchen.

Theecovillageswillhostfreeeducationalevents forresidentsandthesurroundingpopulation.

Canbeconstructedwithinpre-existingalleysorinareaslookingto increasedensity.Thefacadeswillresemblehistoricrowhousesor brownstones.Theycanbestrictlyresidentialormixed-use.

Roadswillbewideenoughforemergencyvehicles,garbage collection,andmaildeliverybutnoprivatevehicleuse.Thiswill createcommunitiesthatarepedestrian-friendly Alleyhousingwillcreatesocialcorridorscreatingaspacefor residentstogather,muchlikeafrontporchaffect,allowingpeople totrulysocializewithandgettoknowtheirneighbors.

Greenspaceswillincludeareasforrecreation,socializing, stormwatercollectionandtreatmentaswellasincreasemental wellbeing.

Each family will have access to private living quarters that house the minimum essentials that need to be seperated from communal use. Common spaces within the complex include shared kitchens, living rooms, office space, green spaces, etc.

Creatingrecreationconnections

whilerestoringthenaturalecology

Assistsinstormwater management

Honoringnaturalhistoryand watershedidentity

Enforcementofgreeninfrastructure standard

Createabasisforstormwater managementandfloodprevention

Increasenatureaccessibilitywhile restoringfloraandfaunabiodiversity

Continuedconnectiontogreenhubs

Connectingsuburbanandruralareas totheurbancore(Cincinnati)

Increasingaccesstojobsthrough density

Facilitatepedestrianmobilitywhile placemaking

Expandgreeninfrastructure

Green Growth Plan

Blue corridors connect major waterways throughrecreation Green trails connect the disjointed networkofexistingtrailstoeachother.

The green growth hubs are located in residentialareaswith:

Lowpopulaitondensity

Lowerincomes

Limitedgrocerystore/amenitiyaccess

Lowemploymentdensity

Fewercarsperhousehold

There are 1.25 mile and 2 mile radius growth buffers. Beyond that urban agriculturezonessupplyfoodtohubs.

Balancing Sustainable Space

Blue Corridors

Protecting intact waterways while reestablishing damaged sectors back to their natural state will improvewaterquality anddecreaseerosion.

Recreational Amenities

Rivers can be used for kayaking and community leisure; places where people can use and enjoy waterandconnectwiththenaturalenvironment.

Stormwater Management

Green infrastructure such as sponge parks, floodplain amphitheatres, and rain gardens can helptopreventfloodsbeforetheyhappen.

Unique Waterway Identity

The Shawnee called the Mill Creek the "Maketewa” and the creek retains a distintive cultural yet industrialidentitytodaythatpeoplewanttobeclose andconnectwith.

Green Corridors

Green Roofs

Vegatated roofs willl help incresase stormwater management, reduce building energy consumptionandactaspublicamenities.

Permeable Pavement

Pervious pavements and bioswales in parking areas will allow for inflitration, recharge the groundwatersupplyandpreventrunoff.

Natural Landscaping

Native landscaping requires less maintenence and improves biodiversity. More parks and edible landscapesprovidevaluable communityresources.

Extended Trails

Linking greenspaces to one another through new andexistingtrailsincreasepedestrianaccesibility.

Balancing Sustainable Space Background

Green Growth Hubs

Diversity of Uses

Mixed-use buildings, local stores, community recreationcenters,andoutdoorgatheringspacesgive residentseasyaccesstoamenitiesandresources.

Increased Density

Higherdensitydevelopmentsetstheprecedentin lowdensityareastobuildfuturedevelopmentsin amannerthatpreventsfurthersprawl.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Denser developments can still retain the greenery and nature that make suburban and rural areas so appealingwhileworkingtowardsnetzeroemissions.

Pedestrian Friendly

Walkableandbikableneighborhoodsimprovethe quality of life for the residents living there and encouragelesscar-dependentcommunities.

Providesequitable,connected,and efficienttransportationintheformsof:

TransitHubs

ElevatedBikePaths

Streetcar

LightRail

RapidLightRail

Connectstoeconomichubs

Recreationalattractionforresidents

Creatingacontinuousandefficient networkofbikeinfrastructure

Promotesbicycleandpedestriansafety

Featurestobeinclusiveofthephysically disabledorelderlypopulation

Connectingsuburbanandruralareas totheurbancore(Cincinnati)

Increasingaccesstojobs

Attractlargecorporationsthrough theincreasedconnectivitytothe laborforce

Multi-Modal System

An interconnected system that provides multiple forms of transportation to fit as many needs as possible in an efficient way. Increasing the use of public transit as it becomes more cost-efficient, enjoyable, and convenient than using automobiles or other forms of private transportation.

Rapid light rail is not mapped because it simply runs along major highways (I-75 and I-71) to connect to other major cities such as Indianapolis, Detriot, Columbus, Cleveland,Chicago,etc.

Elevated Bike Paths

Theelevatedbikepathsweredesignedto provide a connection to recreational and economic hubs in the region, however, the elevated bike path itself will turn into a new fun and family-friendly attraction for residents to enjoy. Providing both an essential form of transportation to work andafunweekendorweekdayexcursion.

The elevated bike path is fully integrated into existing bike paths. Creating a continuous and efficient network of bike infrastructure.

Shaping Mobility Through Transportation

Creatingcenterswithspaceforworkingfor thosewaitingonthenextconnection

Includesparkingspacesforparkandride

Developinghubsthatadapttothebuilt environment

Expandingtheexistingsystemtoconnectto allmajorentertainmentcenters/spotsinthe region

Boostingthelocaleconomyandrevitalizing localbusinessdistricts,shoppingcenters,etc

Adaptableorfixedseatcoachesproviding multipleoptionstotheusers

Allowsriderstowork,attendmeetings,and hangoutwithfriendswhileridingpublic transit

"HubsinExistingNeighborhoods"bySUM-one,APPMandVerenigingDeltametropool

CincinnatiBellConnector

TheAlstomLoopTrain-Tram:EcoUrbanCrawler

Elevated Bike Paths Shaping Mobility Through Transportation

Elevated Paths

Avoiding the hurdle Cincinnati's infamous topography brings to biking by elevating the path in areaswithsteepinclines.

Bike Ramp

Installingabicycleaccessrampalongthewidesetof stairs, to make the transition easier for those with anyphysicaldisabilities.

Safety

Keeping bikers off the streets and away from aggressive drivers as much as possible. Eliminating themostcommonfearofnew/potentialbikers.

Red Bikes

Offering RedBikes at each access point for those visiting or without a personal bike. Increasing public healththroughphysicalexercise.

Reducetheuseofnonrenewableresourcesalong withtheCity'scarbonfootprint.

Capturingandfilteringstormwaterrun-offtoreduce pollutioncausedbycarexhaust.

Reducingfourlanehighwaystotwowillincrease congestionandinconvenience,makingpublictransit themostdesirableoption.

Increasingtheuseoflandscapearchitecture, incorporatingaspectsofsuburbanlifeintotheurban atmosphere.

Providingpeopleopportunitiesto expandknowledgeandnetwork

Exposuretodifferenttypesof communities&cultures,inmixedincomecommunities

Travelingallowsfordifferent lifestyles

Flexibilitybetweenlaborforce

workingfromhomeandinthe workplace

Exposenewjobsandsectors

Incorporatingaspectsofsuburban livingintourbanlifeandviceversa GreenGrowthPlanconnectspeople tojobsandexposesthemtonew communities

Increasingsustainableandgreen agriculturalresources

Greenroofs

Bioswales

Amoreefficientandsustainable transportationsystemcanservea largerpopulationandpurposethanit doestoday

Transitcanservemorewithmultiple formsoftransitavailable

Makepublictransportationmore convenientanddesirable

LightRailPodSeparation

Inconveniencingprivateformsof transportation

A life in a our Region...

Is a region that is flexible to multiple needsanddesiresthat:

Improvesthequalityoflife

Creates a comfortable mix of suburban and urban aspects that not only beautifies the region but addressesclimatechangeissues

Increases connectivity to jobs, resources, entertainment, family, andfriends

Overall accommodating many new cultures, communities, and people to come.