Gainesville Renaissance Fellowship, Summer 2013

City of Gainesville, GA

RENAISSANCE FELLOWS PROGRAM SUMMER 2013 RENAISSANCE FELLOW: ELIZABETH LAWANDALES

10 Weeks : 3 Projects

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• Existing Design Elements Catalog

• FRESH Guide to Urban Infill • Bradford Streetscape Improvements • Washington Streetscape Improvements

Project 1: Catalog of Existing Design Elements  The purpose of this catalog is to make a record

of all the design elements that exist downtown.  By having this information on hand, the city is able to easily recall what elements are used downtown and make informed decisions regarding future developments  It is a tool that will help Gainesville maintain a coherent style in the public spaces throughout downtown.

Digital Version of Catalog: http://issuu.com/elawandales/docs/gainesville_ga_ elements_catalog_8_5

Catalog Layout

Project 2: Guide to Infill Considerations in Downtown Gainesville

Infill area outlying the perimeter Infill area within downtown perimeter

It is a tool that will help Gainesville maintain a coherent visual style with the buildings downtown.

Project 2: A FRESH Guide to Infill

Footprint Roof Shape Envelope Skin

Holes

Footprint R E S

H Footprint is the outline of the foundation of a building.

Footprint R E S

H Setback line should be considered alongside the footprint.

F Roof Shape E S

H The profile of a series of roofs.

F Roof Shape E S

H Urban environment allows for a variety of options with flat roofed buildings.

F R Envelope S

H If you were to shrink wrap a building the outside shape, would be the envelope.

F R Envelope S

H Infill on corner lots should be given extra special consideration.

F R E Skin

H Skin is the material used to cover the building, i.e.

Brick.

F R E Skin

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F R E S

Holes

F R E S

Holes

Traffic Intensity Study

Parking Study

Off-street lots: 1,122 On-street or deck: 1,373 Total : 2,495

Project 3: Streetscape Improvements “An inviting, bustling street life is the most compelling feature of a great downtown. People walking to destinations or strolling for pleasure, storefronts luring shoppers, services conveniently located and restaurants providing atmosphere with scents and sounds all combine to create memorable experiences and increase the desire to return. These widened sidewalks with street trees, directional signage, public art and improved street lighting have set the stage for a true revival of Downtown’�

Bradford Street: Existing Conditions

Bradford Street Option D: Aerial View  One way traffic goes out from square  One lane = 12’ wide  Sidewalks = 11’ wide  9’ wide parallel parking on either side

(~20 spaces)  Street trees are spaced 25’ on center

Bradford Street Option D: Section/Elevation

Bradford Street Before and After

AFTER

Washington Street: Existing Conditions

Washington Street Option A: Aerial View  One way traffic goes towards square  One lane = 19’ wide  Right sidewalk = 9’ wide  Left sidewalk =14’ wide  9’ wide parallel parking (~12 spaces)  Street trees are spaced 25’ on center

Washington Street Option A: Section View

Washington Street Option D: Aerial View  One way traffic goes towards square  One lane = 19’ wide  Left sidewalk =10’ wide  Right sidewalk = 9’ wide  9’ wide parallel parking (~22 spaces)  Street trees are spaced 25’ on center

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Washington Street Option D: Section View

Car parked at 45-degree angle

Washington Street Before and After

Washington Street Option A: Before and After

Moving Forward…  Choose option for Washington Street  Method of Implementation + Funding + Phasing