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7.1 Problem and goal statement Problem: Bourbon County has seen stagnant population growth for the past century, while simultaneous sprawl from unfettered development which contributes to the struggling Bourbon County economy. This is not a sustainable path for the residents of Bourbon County. Bourbon County hasn’t grown in one hundred years. Dispersed investment has led to sprawling development slowly eating into the bucolic landscape characteristic of Bluegrass Kentucky. Left unchecked and unplanned, Bourbon County and the City of Paris could remain stagnant and disinvested for another hundred years. As the bucolic landscape falls wayside to myopic development, the environmental integrity of Bourbon County withers away. This disinvestment moves at a pace impalpable to residents. Kentuckians are proud of their heritage and their land. They wouldn’t stand for this hypothetical dystopian Bourbon County. Bourbon Countians are stewards for the vitality of the land they’ve been gifted.
Fig 7.1.A.City of Paris Assets
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7.1.2 Vision Statement The City of Paris, Kentucky rests in bluegrass fields of Bourbon County. While walking in Downtown Paris, a local and visiting consumer experience a vibrant Main Street with charming cafes, bustling restaurants, and cooperative working spaces. They walk past Paris’s beloved library, a harmonious contrast between historic and modern architecture. Along their stroll through Paris, trees line the streets as 19th-century peek out from between the leaves, further reinforcing the City’s rich heritage and hope for future investment and generations. The 3rd Street green alley across from the Courthouse, the Garrard Park improvements and the gateway from the south usher in the future of Paris, Kentucky. A compassion for the environment is omnipresent on its street. Yet, what makes Paris, Kentucky attractive to tourists and residents alike is its emphasis on its natural amenities through its updated connection to the river, canoeing options, and a riverwalk festival. Local and out-of-town visitors escape to the City of Paris for a weekend getaway to reconnect with nature, history and its genuine Bluegrass culture. By showcasing, its natural amenities, the City of Paris is stewarding its future as a destination point for residents, visitors, employees, and students. a riverwalk festival. Local and out-of-town visitors escape to the City of Paris for a weekend getaway to reconnect with nature, history and its genuine Bluegrass culture. By showcasing, its natural amenities, the City of Paris is stewarding its future as a destination point for residents, visitors, employees and students. and out-of-town shoppers with retail offerings and special events that beckon the bourbon aficionado and alike. By reinvesting in its core, Georgetown is actually investing in its people, residents, employees, visitors, and students. The Bluegrass Stewardship plan was motivated by a concern with the present and long term management of its built and natural amenities. From this motivation emerged 5 principle goals:
Revitalize the downtown streetscape through green infrastructure Reconnect the Parisian community to its natural amenities Reamplify retail space through inventive mixes of retail, working, and local investment Reinforce: Protect, improve and sustain water resources in Bourbon County Reenvision: Parisian housing options for individuals and families
These principles help to create a framework that is best encapsulated in the Bluegrass Stewardship Vision statement: Paris’s streets are made up of a complex urban and suburban experience that connects to its rich heritage and natural amenities which are maintained through thoughtful, innovative and sustainable practices that make up the Bluegrass Stewardship Plan of Paris. What follows is a plan to execute the a type of development that is best suited for the community of Paris that takes into account its present and long term management of its built and natural amenities.
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7.1.4 Reconnect As has been stated, when we look Paris’ streets and buildings, we see immense possibility. For the Bluegrass Stewardship team, the future of Paris is made up in the thoughtful connection of the pieces that make up Paris and creating a future around those connections. We believe that by better connecting the community to its natural amenities. 1. Reconnect the Parisian community to its (natural) amenities a. Paris has the beautiful Stoner Creek that is adjacent to downtown. This will act as an economic driver that will spur reinvestment. Showcased here is a series of renderings and maps that highlight the strategy to better connect Bourbon County residents to its downtown and its natural amenities. b. Reconnect the Parisian community to its (natural) amenities c. In connection with the nearby farms highlight Paris’ personality with a clear network to its nearby streams and green spaces. d. Establish a Greenway loop/trail around the city, in conjunction with the existing historicwalk, Garrard Park, Hopewell Park and Pleasant St. e. Create Urban Agriculture moments throughout Downtown Paris to highlight walkability.
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7.1.5 Reamplify We envision Paris as a thriving, healthy place that is supported by local investment. Pictured here is Ardery Pl which is used as parking during the week but could be repurposed as a pedestrian food truck area on weekends. Pop-up programming like this could increase foot traffic and will help support new surrounding businesses. Additionally, to support this development along Main St. it is recommended to establish a Tax Increment Financing District (TIFF) to encourage and direct development that aligns with the “Small Town Stewardship” principles of Bourbon County. Here we have a map that shows the TIFF district will include both the north and south frontages of Main St. to spur the development. This would be managed by the Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce or by establishing a Bourbon County or Paris Business Association to shepherd the economic development throughout the process. 1. Reamplify the retail of Paris and Bourbon County through inventive mixes of retail, working, and local investment 2. Foster development that aligns with the “Small Town Stewardship” personality of Paris along High St., Main St., and Pleasant St. 3. Establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to help support development at the 700 block of Main St. to Courthouse Square. a. 10 year maximum b. Establish a local business association (PBA-Paris Business Association) to encourage investment and participation by Parisians. This would run out of the Chamber of Commerce. Wc. A further, block by block explanation can be found below. 2. Offer innovative retail approaches on Main St. 3. Lean Retail Short-term leases. Pop-up shops. Mobile boutiques/shops
Fig 7.1.C: reimagined Ardery Pl
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7.1.6 Reinforce The entirety of Bourbon County is pivotal to successful implementation of a stewardship plan. Bourbon County contains charming pastures that surround Downtown Paris. Vegetated stream buffers would greatly improve the water quality of Bourbon County. As has been stated in our analysis chapter, Bourbon County has 9% tree cover. Reestablishing stream buffers would filter out pollutants like bacteria from livestock, sedimentation from erosion and improve the habitat for various ecologically important species. Another principle of this goal is to conserve the floodplain to a natural environment. This would reduce property damages by flooding. 1. Reinforce: Protect, improve and sustain water resources in Bourbon County. a. Consider Bourbon County code establishing 50-feet riparian buffer. b. Establish green infrastructure solutions to water quality issues including green roofs, green facades, rain gardens, and street trees. c. Invite city and county to participate in initiatives through community engagement. d. Engage farming community e. Education partnerships with local public schools. Partner with UK for demonstration projects. f. Increase community involvement and ownership through green infrastructure incentive programs.
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Fig 7.1.D: streambank reimagined
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7.1.7 Reenvision From the previous analysis chapter, we learned that Paris is lacking a middle-income single family, turnkey housing. The cottage model of housing could fill this gap and would create a sustainable, community-driven configuration of housing. Additionally, expanding upon and amending current residential zoning codes to include options to include Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) or Planned Unit Developments (PUD) . 1. Reenvision: Parisian housing options for individuals and families a. We believe that this model paired with redevelopment of existing downtown building stock could provide more energy efficient housing options for future and current paris residents. b. Reenvision Parisian housing options for young individuals and families. c. Consider upper story spaces for use as residential apartments. d. Offer unique and alternative housing options for the 25-40 demographic that offers flexibility for a variety of income levels. e. Consider alternate single family options in the urban fringe for more opportunity. i. Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) (ADU) ii. Redevelopment Mixed Use District (RMU) f. Establish style guidelines for new construction to resemble historic buildings around main street focusing on height, massing, engagement with the street, and function. g. Formally recognize historic and non-historic properties which have been renovated well or are well maintained.
Fig 7.1.E: housing reimagined
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7.1.8 Revitalize Bourbon County has a collection of beautiful historic streetscapes. We envision activating the streets by strategic placemaking and beautification projects. This would involve reestablishing street trees, adding stormwater planters, other strategically identified beautification projects such as public art installations. 1. Revitalize the downtown streetscape through green infrastructure a. Street trees on High and Main b. Planters along High and Main near courthouse c. Connect Main St. to Garrard Park and Stoner creek by adding streetscaping designs and increasing beautification. d. Beautify void retail spaces with connection to urban agriculture moments e. 3rd street alley offers revitalization potential. The alley acts as an urban room with its sense of enclosure. We reimagined what it would be like if the alley was transformed as an active art alley way. This alley will have a stormwater feature that capture runoff on site as well as colorful art installation by local Bourbon County artists.
Fig 7.1.F: Reimagined Main Street Plan
Fig 7.1.G: Reimagined Main Street Elevation
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Fig 7.1.H: Reimagined Main Street.
Fig 7.1.I: 3rd street alley reimagined
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7.2 Objectives and planning concept 7.2.1 Concept Map a. A 1.5 mile Green Loop creates greater connectivity for the main st, pleasant st., and high st., to the parks, historical walking tour and the city anchors such as the garden center and library. b. The orange in the middle shows a focus of development at 600-700 block as buildings are in good condition and possess vacancy and are located near the library and rooster brew. c. We envision greater connection for courthouse square and main st. with the river. d. 3rd st. alley as an urban garden amenity offering respite or a lunch space. Tactical Urbanism 7.2.2Tax Increment Finance (TIFF) District from 700 block to Courthouse Square. a. This area has been identified as a highly attractive place to call out for economic development. The historical building fabric, its proximity to neighboring residential developments makes this an area that is attractive for development to assist in the re-amplification of the retail and commercial fronts on Main St. A TIFF district allows city officials and its business community to focus the development to Main St. and offer assistance to new business owners, both local and regional.
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Fig 7.1.J: Concept development strategy
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7.2.3 Main St Infill/Econ Plan This section contains the Bluegrass Stewardship strategy for development on the Main St. As has been mentioned above, The Blue Grass Stewardship plan envisions a TIFF district on Main St. which allows for the direction of the type and style of development in the area. What follows is a block by block strategy for the 700 block to the 1000 block of Main St. that helps to illustrate the development and activation that supports the goals of the Bluegrass Stewardship plan. Block 1: Cafe/Residential
1. Residential above 2. Cafes for nearby school/library/Farmers Market/Nicky’s Way 3. The 700 block of Main St. has been identified as Block 1 as it is well positioned between the Robneel Building and the County Library on its east and west. This is an easily walkable corridor from residents of the Robneel to the library. The potential foot traffic and current vacancy level is a strategic decision to spur development for the entirety of Main St. 4. It is encouraged to direct café and local commercial options for the street fronts of this area and rehabilitation of the above floors for residential or office space.
Block 2: Innovation/Office 1. Partnership with UK Agriculture 2. Coop Work Space 3. The 800 block will continue to draw a user north with more cafes, coffee shops and boutique stores that reflect the local heritage of Bourbon County and the city of Paris. This block also shows potential for innovative office space. A potential tenant could be a partnership with neighboring University of Kentucky Agriculture program to assist in the fulfillment of the Stewardship plan with resilient initiatives and Stoner creek rehab. This area could continue to see infill with further office space use and potentially art gallery space showcasing the artistic talent residing in Bourbon County. Block 3: Restaurant/Outfitters
1. Formal dining - Farm to Table + Farmers Market 2. Kentucky Heritage Outfitter 3. The 900 block will be home to more formal dining options. In connection with the Bluegrass Stewardship Plan, on this block, it has been identified for the location a farm to table restaurant that receives their daily ingredients from the local farmer’s market. Additionally, as shown in a previous chapter, it was shown that in Downtown Paris there is a lack of options in the evening. By offering this sort of options on the Main St. that are open later in the evening allows for more interaction between pedestrians and Main St. creating a more vibrant street and experience. 4. Additionally, on this block, we have an example of an urban agriculture installation that provides a pleasing user experience while from the restaurant to their home nearby or their car to return to somewhere in Bourbon County.
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Block 4: Office/Gallery Office space for nearby courthouse Art space/Music Hall The 1000 block will be home to more office space, cafÊ’s that serve the nearby courthouse and the various employees that work inside. Additionally, this area will benefit from the nearby 3rd St. alley and green loop that was described above. This area will serve as stopping point for those who walking, biking, etc., on the green loop. Also, as further riparian zone improvements take place along stoner creek and that becomes a more visual amenity, these commercial options will attract users from Stoner Creek into the downtown corridor. Also on this block, we have envisioned an art space for local artists and residents to showcase their art or have a space for local and regional musicians to play, attracting local and regional patrons.
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7.3 Site overview and plans Site Plan Sections The site plan showcases, in a formal way, what Paris may look like with these initiatives in place. Again, as we have said above we have located our 1.5-mile green loop that connects the user to Paris’ built and natural amenities. Inside of that loop is the continued development and growth of Mixed Used Space, the development of an art center and riverfront improvements which will lead to economic development opportunities on main st. The finished site plan has located the new development throughout the city of Paris, Kentucky. First, the Main St., will see infill residential development in upper-level vacancy above store fronts. This development will be adaptive reuse as many of these buildings have historic significance to the city of Paris.
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Westside Development - Next, near 8th and Main St., a westside development of a mix of housing types. The types are a Row House style and a Cottage style of development that assists with the current shortage of mid-range affordability housing types. These are located near the Bourbon County Library and urban agriculture amenities at the Post Office and a vegetated reading garden managed by the Library that leads to Main St.
Fig 7.1.L: West Side Development zoom in
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Riverview Development - The Riverview development north of the courthouse will boast views of Stoner Creek from multi-family building and Row Housing. Residents of these units will have access to the Paris Green Loop, 3rd St. Alley, and for those who work in the Courthouse, a walkable office commute.
Fig 7.1.M: Riverfront Development zoom in
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Southside development - Similar to the westside development, this area will see Row House and Cottage development. This will be building upon the revitalization of the train depot that is currently underway. This area will benefit from the creation of the Triangle Park and its proximity to the YMCA, Hopewell museum, and the mixed-use Robneel Building.
Fig 7.1.N: SouthSide Development zoom in
Triangle Park - As mentioned within the South Side Development, we have focused revitalization of Triangle Park. This area will be in support of the Train Depot revitalization underway. This area will be programmed with seating and for potential for pop-up programming such as food trucks or Craft Fairs.
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Reading Garden- This area on 8th St. near the Bourbon County Public Library will be restored from a parking lot to a reading garden that will be sponsored by the County Library and managed by the City’s Parks Department. Its proximity to the farmers market across 8th St. and Main St. make this ideal location for respite on a pleasant afternoon walking in Paris. The paths into the reading garden are designed to echo the confluences of Houston and Stoner Creeks and will be lined with shade trades to keep users out of the sun. The trees will also capture stormwater through canopy interception and absorb water through roots. The park will abut new development along High St and will provide a safe, attractive public safe for nearby residents, passers-by and tourists. A little free library could be installed to provide a literary service to residents and to steward literacy and education of all people in Bourbon County.
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Fig 7.1.O: Reading Garden map and envision
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7.4 Implementation The Bluegrass Stewardship plan should be seen in phases. For the plan to be effective, with stewardship principles in mind, implemented slowly over time. The phasing process allows for meaningful changes to be made to the City of Paris to made in responsible ways. Below is an explanation of the timing strategy. 0-2 Years The initial phase is one of the aesthetic changes and creating a framework for which later changes will take place. The process begins along Main St. with Gateway improvements that shows a clear entrance into a stewardship minded city. This process is continued with the sidewalks, pedestrian crossing zones and the instillation of local Bourbon County trees along the Main St. Additionally, focus will begin on the 3rd St. alley across from the courthouse. Small changes such as closing this space to vehicles and small programming additions to this area convert it into a public space available that will begin to activate this area. Finally, beginning work on 1.5 miles green loop. Work for this area will be small, and it will follow existing streets with a city created stamp along the sidewalk to showcase its designation as the green loop. This look will begin to frame the overall development inside the CIty of Paris and linking the larger Bourbon County into the development. These initiatives will begin the personality change necessary for further change and development. The Gateway improvements to the City of Paris shows a visitor or local that they are entering a community that is proud of the Kentucky heritage. This gateway focuses on its bourbon roots and pride in its horse farms. The sidewalk improvements will be the installation of mobile planter along the corridor that will eventually be permanently installed. These will be strategically placed at pedestrian crossing zones to begin the process of returning main st. to pedestrian dominance vs. vehicle dominance. 3rd St. alley will be closed to vehicle traffic and by adding movable tables and chairs and commissioning local artists, or Paris County Schools to create artwork for walls, this space is returned to Bourbon County residents as a respite space to be used by courthouse employees and nearby residents. The Green Loop goes through the 3rd St. Alley and utilizes the historical building walk to showcase the rich Bourbon County history. The loop will continue by connecting the city more clearly to Garrard park and allowing for activation to nearby neighborhoods. Finally, this time period should be used to test potential vendors, restaurants, and experiences. This can be done through pop-op programming, short-term leases, and special events to re-engage residents throughout Bourbon County. O-2 Years Potential Programming
1. Pop up Programming, Short term leases, Events. 2. Community clean up of Garrard Park 3. Urban Agriculture Education of Garrard Park 4. Public Art Competition for 3rd St. Alley 5. Outdoor Dining/Food Truck in Ardery Place
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Fig 7.1.P:Phase One |0-2 years development plan
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2-5 Years Building on the changes and growth from the initial build out, Bourbon County will see enhancement to its buildings and commercial and residential infill begin to take place. It is recommended to focus initial development and block enhancements to the 700 block. This is recommended because of its proximity to the Bourbon County library, the YMCA, its location on the Green Loop. This strategy will assist with the entryway of Paris, giving a clear perspective of arrival in the city. This 700 block improvement will begin to see infill of both residential and commercial. The first floor retail or office should be in line with the Bourbon County Stewardship principles outlined above (e.g. Cafe, restaurants, coop work space). This could be accomplished through the establishment of an Overlay Zone for the Main St. corridor. This Overlay Zone can help guide the kind of outdoor dining, retail display and street engagement desired for an activated Main St. Second-floor residential allows for walkability for new residents to nearby amenities such as the Library, YMCA, Farmers Market and the Arboretum. 2-5 Years Potential Programming 1. Public Meetings on Main St. Design Principles 2. Hope Park Urban Agriculture Education event 3. Public Art Competition for Gateway Improvements 4. Groundbreaking for Green Loop construction
Fig 7.1.Q:Phase two |2-5 years development plan
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5-10 Years Building on the public space improvements made in the 0-2 and 2-5 phases, Bourbon County will have the energy to begin development around their three residential neighborhoods. Beginning with the Riverview Development outlined previously. This development will introduce 10 new residential units to this area. This is strategic because of its proximity to the courthouse, A closed Ardery Place, the 3rd st. alley, the Green Loop and excellent views of Stoner Creek. This creates a live, work, play environment that creates activation in this area. Also, by further densifying this area, the Main St. corridor begins to see further activation with restaurants, cafes office spaces emerging to fill those vacant areas. Additionally, the 700 block improvements will be extended through the rest of Main St. leading to the Courthouse Square. The Overlay Zone should be established so that the type and kind of development outlined in 2-5 phase will be maintained into the 5-10 phase and beyond. Future Commercial Tenants: It should be encouraged for the tenants to this active area of Courthouse Square to offer interactive and engaging experiences for patrons. Art Galleries, makerspaces that can offer evening activity that promotes citizen engagement and offers cultural value to the area. This can be done through Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce give preference to business development that has investment in a civic-minded street engagement. 5-10 Years Potential Programming 1. Community Ribbon Cutting ceremonies for new commercial and business 2. Urban Agriculture events 3. Local Farm Partnerships with public space and street planters 4. Public Mural Art competitions
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Fig 7.1.R:Phase three 5-10 years development plan
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Planting schedule To further support the urban agriculture personality of Bourbon County, a local planting schedule has been created to highlight the local roots of Kentucky within Paris, Kentucky. The planting schedule gives a timeframe for when certain plants can be sown indoors, outdoors, and harvested and is a tool to maximize the productivity of a growing season.
Fig 7.1.S:Planting schedule
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Funding 1. Kentucky Department of Agriculture Local Agricultural Fair State Aid Program “The program is designed to promote local agricultural fairs through grants of State funds. The Commissioner of Agriculture has charge of the Aid to Fairs Program, and it is administered by the Department of Agriculture’s Division of Shows and Fairs.1” 2. Kentucky Proud - Buy Local “Buy Local helps Kentucky restaurants and other food service businesses purchase the Kentucky Proud foods your customers want. Participating restaurants may be reimbursed for 15 percent of all or part of the cost of eligible Kentucky Proud purchases depending on the amount of direct Kentucky farm impact.2” 3. New Market Tax Credits “The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program stimulates local economies in low-income, distressed communities. A proven, cost-effective tool, the NMTC supports job creation and encourages small businesses to expand3. 4. HUD Capacity Building (Section 4) Grants “The Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing (Section 4) program strengthens low-income communities across the nation by providing critical support to local nonprofit organizations that develop affordable housing, finance small businesses, revitalize commercial corridors, and help address local healthcare, childcare, education, and safety needs.” 4 5. CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND “Green Project Reserve KIA will identify projects that address green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements or other environmentally innovative activities in the 2018 Project Priority List and fund an amount at least equal to 10 percent of the FFY 2017 capitalization grant.“ 5 Conclusion The downtown of Bourbon County with its bourbon heritage, its connection to horses, small-town charm has the potential to become the desired location for Bourbon County residents and regional tourists. The guided revitalization of Main St., High St. and Pleasant St. through the use of these stewardship principles is vital to the creation of a vibrant Paris, Kentucky. The effective implementation of the strategies outlined in the phases will see the return of life to the mostly vacant and underutilized Downtown. This all ages plan allows for a variety of experiences and memories to be made in this quintessential Kentucky town. Finally, a number of successful case studies were analyzed when considering recommendations to be made for this report. These case studies can be seen next. Kyagr.com. (2017). Local Agricultural Fair State Aid Program Requirements. [online] Available at: http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/local-state-aid.html. Kyagr.com. (2017) Buy Local. [online] Available at: http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/buy-local.html. 3 Enterprise Community Partners. (2017). New Markets Tax Credits | Enterprise Community Partners. [online] Available at: https://www.enterprisecommunity. org/financing-and-development/new-markets-tax-credits. 4 Enterprise Community Partners. (2017). Section 4: Building the Capacity of Local Community-Based Organizations | Enterprise Community Partners. [online] Available at: https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/2017/02/section-4-building-capacity-local-community-based-organizations. 5 https://wris.ky.gov/downloads/srf/iup/Ky_CWSRF_IUP_FY2018_FINAL.pdf 1 2
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7.5 Case Studies Case Study 1: Asset Driven Revitalization Black Mountain, North Carolina Population (2016): 8,384 Project: Creative Economy Proximity to urban center: 30 miles to Asheville, North Carolina Using their history as an arts community, the city of Black Mountain, North Carolina has capitalized on their story and made it a part of their overall community strategy. By using Public-Private partnerships, using their arts personality as an economic driver and investments into community organizations, the city has seen strategic growth that fits in with their overall character6.
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Case Study 2: Sustainability - Berea, Kentucky Population(2016): 15,147 Project: Urban Gardens, Sustainability Stakeholders in Berea, Kentucky became concerned the environment, food production and climate change decided to take the direction of their city into their own hands set the future of their city within the context of sustainability. They work as a model for sustainable community agriculture, by offering workshops, events and public/private partnerships to achieve the vision of a Sustainable Berea7.
Fig 7.1.U:Community agriculture 7 Explore Asheville. (2017). Museums | Asheville, NC’s Official Travel Site. [online] Available at: https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/attractions/mu seums/?skip=10&sort=rankTitle&subcatids=8. 7 Anon, (2017). [online] Available at: http://: sustainableberea.org. 6
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Case Study 3: Whisper Valley neighborhood in Austin, Texas Project: Ecosmart, Zero Energy Community, Housing Proximity to urban center: 19 miles to Austin, Texas Whispering Valley community outside of Austin, Texas is an innovative energy-conscious community that offers both sustainability options and affordability. Their website offers this explanation, “Whisper Valley will encompass over 2,000 acres of creatively designed residential neighborhoods and business districts, nestled into 700 acres of beautiful parks, scenic trails, rolling hills, meandering streams, quiet meadows and pristine forests. Future neighborhood services, village-type restaurants, retail, office areas, two school campuses, an emergency services center and transportation center will make it a convenient place to live, work, shop and play. It’s the community of tomorrow today.”8
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Case Study 4: Streetscape of Traverse City, Michigan Population(2016): 15,132 Project: Streetscape Improvements Traverse City, Michigan utilized dynamic streetscape designs and improvements to return streets to pedestrian dominance while allowing vehicles to freely move through the downtown corridors. The American Planning Association named its Front Street on if its, “Great Places in America” largely because of its installation of a “Complete Street.” The Complete street is made up of three traffic lanes: two for vehicles, one for bicyclists9.
Fig 7.1.T:Active streetscapes of Traverse9 8
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Front Street: Traverse City, Michigan. (n.d.). Retrieved December 03, 2017, fromhtts://www.planning.org/greatplaces/streets/2009/frontstreet.html. Become Familiar with Whisper Valley Austin, An EcoSmart Community. (n.d.). RetrievedDecember 03, 2017, from http://www.whispervalleyaustin.com/about/
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