02 Headen Spring Development

Riverdale, MD

Project Brief

Programs used: SketchUp and Lumion

The Headen Spring Development is a project proposed in a parcel of woods located southeast of the proposed Riverdale Purple Line station. It is designed to be multi-use, multi-generational and multi-economic. The intent was to investigate the proposed development and propose changes to address the pedestrian connection to the transit station, shopping and services, surrounding community, and environmental opportunities. The redesign will also provide more open space and a sense of belonging to a community for Headen Spring residents, as well as safe, pedestriancentered circulation.

Performance stage Picnic table area shaded with tensil structures

Children’s splash park Nature walk around the pond

Art walk

Concept 1: Large Commerical Area

While the final plan focuses solely on the Headen Spring housing development, attention was also given to the surrounding community through the lens of masterplanning. I had to find ways in which to integrate the Headen Spring residents into the rest of the community, which could be enhanced with more ammenities. This particular concept looks at the possiblity of expanding the exisitig retail area, and adding a cultural center and a youth sports complex.

Concept 2: Environmental Education

On the other hand, this concept focuses on providing access to nature and environmental education opportunities. In order to maximize space for said ammenities, the retail area is condensed. The parking lot is now a parking garage, taking advantage of the vertical axis. Greenhouses are added to fight the critical food dessert issue, and an enironmental community center is added, featuring pollinator and vegetable gardens and an outdoor classroom.