Vince Tam 2024 Portfolio by Vince Tam

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VINCE TAM AIA, AICP

Vince Tam, AIA, AICP Urban Design and Planning Portfolio E: wit.vince@gmail.com C: +1 682-597-4605

Vince Tam, AIA, AICP, is a US-licensed architect and certified planner. With over 14 years of experience, her practice centers on urban design to enhance the human experience. She has led and delivered diverse international and domestic projects such as transportation and infrastructure, professional sports and entertainment, commercial mixed-use and community revitalization plans. She believes that through community engagement and an inclusive design process, large-scale infrastructure and developments can be more resilient and equitable to its users. Vince is currently the Section Manager of the HNTB Urban Design and Planning Studio based in Dallas, TX. Under her leadership, the studio grew by over 200% in 2 years, leveraging the expertise of its multidisciplinary teams to address the complex challenges associated with urbanization and infrastructure development. Her notable projects include DART System Modernization, I-345 Feasibility Study, Southern Gateway Deck Park, Houston METRO 25.5 miles University Corridor BRT Project, and Houston Wheeler Intermodal Transit Center. Her contributions to urban design have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Greater Dallas Planning Council President’s Distinguished Service Award and the AIA Dallas 2021 Presidential Citation Award for Outstanding Contributions to AD EX + AIA Dallas Housing Summit. She was also awarded the Design Futures Council Emerging Leaders designation in 2017. In addition, Vince taught over 100 urban planning graduate students at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs on multi-media techniques in visualize planning.

The user experience is organic and dependent upon fundamental elements— how the design affects the people using it.

INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • • • •

DART System Modernization PMC DART D2 Subway urban design study HOUSTON METRO University Corridor BRT Urban Design Guideline HOUSTON METRO TOD Typology TXDOT I-345 Feasibility Study Southern Gateway Public Green Canton Connection Urban Design Study

SPORT AND ENTERTAINMNET • • •

Pro Football Hall of Fame Village Master Plan Kai Tak Sports Park Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and Multi-modal Hub Master Plan Proposal

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • •

Northside Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan Midrise multi-family architecture

DART SYSTEM

MODERNIZATION PMC

Dallas, TX | On-going My role: Customer Experience Lead •

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Serve as the full system modernization Customer Experience Lead for the 10-year and $5 billion program that will transform Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Create and implement the revitalization of the entire transit network with a clear focus upon improving customer experience, modernizing the DART rail system, and keeping the system in a state of good repair. Leverage immerse public engagment and data science to integrate equitable design process.

DART’s System Modernization program is focused on immediate mobility and system needs that can benefit the DART System and our riders. These include: Bus improvements to enhance service plus a range of projects to enhance speed and reliability and modernize passenger amenities and facilities. System modernization efforts to upgrade original rail signal systems, infrastructure, and vehicles to support a safer, modern, and more reliable system that also aligns with priorities of funding programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Initiatives to address reliability, cleanliness, and security, and ensure the value of DART remains strong for our riders and many stakeholders.

Proposed DART Experience Center where customers will get update and test new technology of the system modernization process in DART headquarter in downtown Dallas Akard Station.

SYSTEM MODERNIZATION MAP

SYSTEM MODERNIZATION ELEMENTS VEHICLES Replace the 95 oldest LRVs with state-of-the-art low floor vehicles to improve the customer experience

UNIFIED SIGNAL SYSTEM Modernize signal systems on the oldest lines to maximize safety, communications, reliability, and network capacity

STATIONS Raise the remaining 23 Red and Blue Line platforms to support universal level boarding, along with additional station improvements

OPERATING FACILITIES MODIFICATIONS Modify Central and Northwest rail operating facilities to support new vehicle maintenance activities

CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH AND COMMAND CENTER

RESILIENCY Enhance resiliency of LRT operations during extreme weather events

Build a state-of-the-art communications center that consolidates bus, rail and police dispatch and emergency operations for full network functionality

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND JOURNEY MAPPING One of the overarching goals of the system modernization program is to leverage this once-in-a-generation opportunity as a vehicle to bring about new and improved experiences along the transit customer’s journey, which can be broken down into distinct stages. Each stage represents an opportunity to enhance the overall customer. We need to understand the highs and lows of

a DART customer’s journey. By developing this baseline understanding of the customer experience of today’s journey, we are then equipped to improve tomorrow’s experience by strategically developing design interventions and operations programs to enhance both the high and low moments — from low hanging fruit to more extensive improvement packages.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DURING THE 10-YEAR MODERNIZATION DARTOPIA OPERATING FACILITIES NWROF CWROF

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

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RESILIENCY

VEHICLES VEHICLE DELIVERY

WARRANTY

UNIFIED SIGNAL SYSTEM STATIONS

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2025

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DART CEO Nadine Lee’s aspirational goal for the agency – wanting your customers to fall back in love with DART – is one that the HKC team has taken to heart. At the core of everything we propose are the thoughts, “How does this help get people to fall in love with the physical transit system?” and “What will make a customer choose to ride?” First, we start by drawing a direct correlation between love as an emotion and the choice a rider makes every time they get on a vehicle.

Vince Tam (left) and Nadine Lee (right) together at Latino in Transit conference in Dallas in 2022

DART D2 SUBWAY Dallas, TX | 2021 My role: Urban Designer •

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Prepare alternative concept designs to D2 East End evaluation and expand functional program, urban design and overbuilt development of the Wye junction in Deep Ellum. Coodinate with City of Dallas, North Central Texas Central of Government, Downtown Dallas Inc and TxDOT.

D2 Subway is a proposed 2.4 mi expansion of the DART Light Rail system in metropolitan Dallas, Texas, in the United States. The subway would run from the existing Victory station, tunneling underground through the city centre of downtown Dallas, and connect to the existing tunnel under Cityplace. The current status of the project is indefinitely delayed.

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HIGHRISE COMMERICAL OFFICE

Trellis Sports Courts/ Farmer’s Market Space

RETAIL Deep Ellum Feature Wall

Pedestrian Access

Pedestrian Access Water Feature Splashpad Area

HOUSTON METRO URBAN

DESIGN GUIDELINE

Dallas, TX | On-going My role: Lead Urban Designer • •

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Lead urban design guidelines for the 25.6 miles of BRT project. Lead the public engagment process of the Community Design Workshop series with over 300 attendees and Project Working Groups to inform the development of the guidelines and ensure an inclusive process. Coordinate with City of Houston, METRO and engineering team for a consistent design throughout the corridor and station access areas.

The Urban Design Guideline for the University Corridor BRT Project includes amenities & furnishing, pedestrian pavement, lighting, landscape & green infrastructure, technology, architecture and wayfinding focus on creating a functional and experiential public realm. The primary work elements of scope include two rounds of public engagement, integration of the University Arts in Transit Plan, and development of Urban Design Guidelines which will direct incorporation of Urban Design elements into the University Corridor final design plans.

UNIVERSITY CORRIDOR BRT MAP

Under Lambert’s leadership, Houston Metro expanded lightrail service and redesigned its entire local bus network. The authority also enhanced the customer experience with realtime service alerts, and created an Office of Innovation, which helped establish Houston Metro’s Climate Action Plan. Houston voters approved the $7-billion bond for Hosuton METRO to advance METROnext, in which University Corridor is the biggest project of the program. Vince serves on the Program Management Consultant (PMC) Team and fortunate to work alongside with Mr. Lambert in the last three years to deliver multiple projects on the University Corridor.

Vince Tam (left) and Tom Lamber, CEO of Houston METRO (right) together at University Corridor public meeting in Houston in 2022

CUSTERMER EXPERIENCE MAPPING

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METRO COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOPS SUMMARY

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METRO COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOPS SUMMARY

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Live input in all Community Design Workshop to understand the emotion of the customer’s journey Positive Journey Responses Riding Many residents commented that they enjoyed the experience of riding transit. Convenience of transit, friendly service, cleanliness, comfortability, and ability to relax along the trip were cited as the positive aspects of riding.

Boarding Participants mostly enjoy the boarding experience, noting that they are excited when their bus or train arrives and that paying the fare (through app or card) is straightforward and convenient.

Negative Journey Responses Transferring Transfers were found to be confusing without enough wayfinding information. Connections between some transfers were noted to be too distant and difficult to navigate.

First / Last Mile Residents noted that first / last mile connections were mostly unpleasant experiences. Safety concerns, insufficient shade, incomplete sidewalks, distance and a lack of art or amenities were primary issues.

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PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT

PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT PEDESTRIAN REALM

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STATION LIGHTING DESIGN Roadway Luminaire Traffic Signal Structure Mounted Luminaire Canopy Lighting

Pedestrian Luminaires

Feature Wall Pathway Lighting

Station Area Lighting

Station Marker Uplighting Sign Panel on Wall

Roadway RoadStar GPLM (medium) Project:

Lumec RoadStar LED architectural roadway luminaire combines the look of a decorative product with the performance of a roadway or site/area luminaire, resulting in highly effective illumination and a stylish appearance. Featuring two different sizes, RoadStar offers a consistent look across pedestrian, general, and street lighting areas Includes Service Tag, innovative way to provide assistance throughout the life of the product

Ordering guide Series

LED Module

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R2S Type II short (ASYM) R2M Type II

Medium Canopy Lighting (ASYM)

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Twist-lock Photoelectric Cell, RCD5 Dimmable driver 0-10V Receptacle for twist-lock pho- UNV (120-277VAC) DMG

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HS House Side Shield, shield, 1 per 16 LED light engine

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Median Profile

PH8/347 Twist-lock Photoelectric Cell, HVU (347VAC) PH8/480 Twist-lock Photoelectric Cell, HVU (480VAC)

Bronze finish

Traffic Signal Structure Mounted Luminaire

GY3 Grey finish WH White finish

PHXL Twist-lock Photoelectric Cell,

RCD75 Receptacle for twist-lock pho- extended life, UNV tocell or shorting cap, (120-277VAC) 7-pin (optional) PH9 SP2 Shorting cap 20kV / 20kA Surge Protector (optional)

CDMGM253,4 CDMGM503,4 CDMGM753,4 Safety Profile CDMGS253,4 CDMGS503,4 CDMGS753,4 DALI3,4 Digitally Addressable Lighting Interface

BAC6 Meets the requirements of the Buy American Act of 1933 (BAA)

DMG-AST3,4 Adjustable Startup Time DMG-CLO3,4 Constant Light Output DMG-OTL3,4 Over The Life *Includes 0-10v dimming

1. Consult factory for Warm White (3000K) details. 2. Not available with HS option. 3. 347V and 480V not available. 4. Dimming choices: Select either DMG or one of the CDMG options or DALI. 5. Use of photoelectric cell or shorting cap is required to ensure proper illumination.

Station Marker Uplighting

Note: GPLM Feature Wallis compatible to accept the CityTouch wireless lighting control device Pathway Lighting

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Sign Panel on Wall

6. Failure to properly select the “BAC” suffix could result in you receiving product that is not BAA compliant product with no recourse for an RMA or refund. This BAC designation hereunder does not address (i) the applicability of, or availability of a waiver under, the Trade Agreements Act, or (ii) the “Buy America” domestic content requirements imposed on states, localities, and other non-federal entities as a condition of receiving funds administered by the Department of Transportation or other federal agencies. 7. Consult Signify to confirm whether specific accessories are BAA-compliant.

Pedestrian Luminaires

STATION PAVEMENT DESIGN

LEGEND Crosswalk

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STATION WAYFINDING DESIGN

HOUSTON METRO TOD TYPOLOGY

Dallas, TX | On-going My role: Lead Urban Designer • •

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Lead the development of the comprehensive TOD typology for METRO’s University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor. Prepare 3D illustrative diagrams as TOD prototypes to define ground floor treatments to street scene, typical characteristics and density, relationship of Transit station with surrounding development and parking arrangement. Provide narrative explanations each TOD typology to summarize the context, rationale, and recommended approach.

The University Corridor BRT project stretches over 25 miles and includes over 40 proposed stations, creating one of the longest, most connected transit corridors in Houston and in the country. The focus of the study is to create land use, mobility, housing, economic, and social opportunities across many neighborhoods. Developing TOD readiness tool, crafting detailed station area plans for catalyst stations and designing a lexicon of TOD strategies for land use and mobility are also included in this effort.

TOD TYPOLOGY MAP

URBAN EDGE

DENSE SUBURBAN

DEVELOPING SUBURBAN

NEIGHBORHOOD

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PRIMARY STATION MODE OF ACCESS

Walk, Bike, Transfer

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Pickup / Drop-off, Park & Ride

Park & Ride, Pickup / Drop-off

Walk, Bike, Transfer, Pickup / Drop-off, Park & Ride

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY

Over 100 units/ acre

30-75 units/acre

25-50 units/acre

15-25 units/acre

4-10 units/acre

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BUILDING HEIGHT

5-40 Stories

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PARKING ARRANGEMENT

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PROTOTYPE

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Typical development massing of each TOD typology

OVERLAY

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TOD TYPOLOGY MATRIX

Station context may affect the development needs and urban form at any typology.

INSTITUTIONAL University, medical campus, or other large institution adjacent to the transit station

UBAN Urban environments often have high density development, important cultural destinations, and a mix of retail, office, or residential developments. Houston has several urban areas that are not associated with Downtown. The urban TOD typology promotes high density development. Most residential uses are multifamily. Similar to Downtown, these areas require high degree of multi-modal safety.

SPECIAL DISTRICT Special District is intended for areas that are generally low to moderately dense and have predominantly one use with high ridership potential - e.g. airports, universities, special event districts, etc.

DENSE SUBURBAM Dense Suburban environments are typically located on the outer edges of the city with a low density pattern of commercial town centers and community facilities. They are concentrated around interstates and interchanges with connections to high capacity transit of frequent bus services. Pedestrian and multi-modal access to suburban facilities are often disconnected by roadway infrastructure. Destinational- style of TOD with green infrastructure application are recommended due to the availability of land and concerns of mitigating new development.

DEVELOPING SUBURBAM Developing suburban environments provide the low-density context for transit facilities which are typically located along high capacity freeway interchanges, greenfield development, and large areas of undeveloped rural or infrastructure land. Over time, the urban fabric grows up around facilities, necessitating new considerations of access and connectivity. This typology promotes economic growth, community-oriented spaces and convenient transfer experience.

Downtown Dallas

I-345 FEASIBILITY STUDY

Dallas, TX | On-going My role: Lead Urban Designer • •

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Carpenter Park

DART East Transfer Center

Identify and evaluate the various alternatives of the 1.5 miles elevated interstate corridor in Downtown Dallas. Provide 2D, 3D illustrations and animation to highlight the design of preferred alternative with the focus of context integration. Define various deck opportunities with programmed used. Participate in public meetings material preparation and in-person meetings.

The I-345 project extends from the I-30 Interchange to the Woodall Rodgers Freeway (Spur 366) Interchange for approximately 1.4 miles, within the City of Dallas. I-345 connects I-45 to US 75 through downtown Dallas. This study took into consideration ideas generated through the Dallas CityMAP process and previous studies. The Feasibility Study outlines give alternatives and evaluate them against the goals of the projects. The hybrid alternative where the corridor is depressed with limited access is preferred.

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Deck Park Opportunity

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Main Street Deep Ellum Three major highways in Dallas urban core will undergo complete reconstruction in the next two decades, our team illustrates a clear understanding of access locally and regionally.

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I-30 EAST CORRIDOR AESTHETICS

Fair Park/Deep Ellum Focus Area

Dallas, TX | 2021

My role: Lead Urban Designer • •

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Provide urban design and aesthetic development guidelines. Identify and evaluate access ramp location alternatives with key stakeholders such as Fair Park, Deep Ellum Foundation and Baylor Hospital. Provide conceptual local roadway improvement in Deep Ellum connecting to the new I-30 East Corridor Design with the focus of multi-modal connections and highway lids.

The proposed project would widen I-30 from I-45 to Ferguson Road from eight mainlanes (four in each direction) to ten mainlanes (five in each direction) and add two reversible managed lanes in the center median. The total distance is approximately five miles. The proposed mainlanes would be depressed to a lower elevation than the proposed frontage roads. The project would construct new cross street bridges across the depressed mainlanes as part of the reconstruction. The typical right of way width would vary from approximately 300 feet to 500 feet.

The East Corridor Aesthetic

The Reunion

SOUTHERN GATEWAY PUBLIC GREEN

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Dallas, TX | 2020

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The Southern Gateway Public Green is a new 5.5 acre public park in the heart of the Oak Cliff community. Unique features including the escarpment wall, multi-level experiences and bold colors and patterns are incorporated into the design to celebrate the neighborhood’s vibrant culture. The deck park serves as a historical and functional element to connect the north and south Oak Cliff communities, activate streets and provide substantial environmental benefits by repairing the tree canopies and reducing urban heat island effort.

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Lead day-to-day coordination with client and key stakeholders like Dallas Park Dept, Dallas Public Works, community leaders, Dallas Zoo, landowners, residents, and TxDOT. Manage and coordinate over ten disciplines of sub-consultants since as public engagement, civil engineering, landscape, MEP, structural engineering, MEP engineering, traffic engineering, lighting, water feature, and playground safety, etc. Integrate equitable design into park programs and surroundings urban design strategies through systemic analysis of public engagement input.

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Reconnect the divided communities of Oak Cliff Deliver a safe “common ground” for the neighborhoods

PLANNING DRIVERS

Reflect the ethnic diversities of the neighborhoods Deliver an attractive and easily accessible park for all ages Reflect this special part of Texas and this unique part of Dallas Be an attractive destination for zoo visitors helping to build the economy and future success of Oak Cliff Be sustainable for generations Improve the lives of all of those who call Oak Cliff home

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT N AT U R E O F PLACE

E Q U I TA B L E DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Research

Stakeholders Engagement

Survey Focus Groups Public Meetings

M U N I C I PA L PLANS

DALLAS ZOO

TxDOT Coordination City of Dallas

Master plan Coordination

PROJECT VISION, GOALS, & OBJECTIVES HISTORIC & C U LT U R A L VA L U E S

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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COMMUNITY

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S A F E T Y, & S T A B L E NEIGHBORHOODS

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Under the effect of COVID-19, our HKS team planned, coordinated and executed a successful virtual and bilingual public engagement process for the Southern Gateway Public Green Deck Park in Oak Cliff with over 200 attendees and 300 comments received. Results are analyzed based on the categories belowCategory and applied through design and 9/2/2020 Breakdown by Meeting operational program. COMMENTS BREAKDOWN BY TIER 1 CATEGORY PROGRAMMING/AMENITIES

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HISTORIC & CULTURAL VALUES

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NUMBER OF COMMENTS BY ZIPCODE 44.74%

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Connecting Communiti es: Lend Your Voice

The Southern Gatew ay Public Green Found ation welcomes your ideas for the developmen t of the new deck park near the Dallas Zoo.

Discover how your input can help shape the design of the deck park for activities, amenities, culture, health and wellness, as well as connectivity to the park. Make your voice heard by participating in our survey and public meetings to share your thoughts and ideas for the design of the community deck park. Share your insights on how the community deck park may impac t your daily life, community and neighb orhood.

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TAKE THE SURVEY

Click the button below to participate in the short survey to provide your valuab le input and thoughts for the deck park. TAKE SURVEY

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Click one of the button s below to register and participate in a public meetings from the comfort of your home to learn more about the deck park and share your ideas. ■ Tuesday, July 7, 6 - 8 p.m. ■ Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m REGISTER FOR JULY 7 MEETING

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CANTON CONNECTION Canton, OH | 2016 My role: Lead urban designer

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Cultural Center for the Arts

District Library Palace Theater McKinley HS Downtown Campus

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8.2 miles

20 minutes

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1 miles

6.2 miles

15 minutes

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1.5 mile

6.8 miles

16.5 minutes

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2 miles

5 miles

12 minutes

Canton Connection Phasing Plan with walking radius

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Canton Connection recognizes the historical relationship between downtown Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village and reinforces the physical, visual, emotional and economic connections between the two. It is a multi-modal cultural corridor connecting the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village and downtown Canton with programmed routes and a variety of quality transportation choices for all users.

Work with elected officials such as State Representative of Ohio, Mayor of Canton, and city council members to tailor urban design and planning priorities and implementation schedule. Create a 10-year urban design and public improvement plan to leverage the investment in Pro Football Hall of Fame Village for economic development benefits in other key catalytic areas.

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First Ladies Museum Classic Car Museum

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The width of Stadium Park Dr varies. Parking along the road is not marked.

West Branch Nimishillen Creek

Hall of Famer of the year Feature Sign Incorporate public art (such as the ELEVEN) installation Multi-use zone includes on street parking, art installation, enhanced landscape zone and shuttle stop Shuttle stop with waiting area connecting to existing trail system Multi-use zone as parallel parking at certain locations along Stadium Park Dr Bike Share Station located directly adjacent to trail

Herbert L. Fisher Walking Trail

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1 Infill opportunity for additional retail or office space in downtown Canton to replace surface lots 2 Eliminate on street parallel parking at Market Square for shuttle boarding and alighting 3 Incorporate iconic thematic sculpture in Market Square 4 Incorporate football field hash mark as pedestrian crossing 5 Incorporate sharrow with shuttle and cars travel lane

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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME VILLAGE Canton, OH | 2017

My role: Lead Urban Designer • • •

Lead public realm strategy and coordination among seven active projects on the campus. Manage and coordinate sub-consultants such as civil engineers, landscape architects, and architects. Work with client on revising base zoning to accommodate master plan vision.

Integrated and implementable master plan for the redevelopment of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village to support existing museum with a mixed-use cultural, sports and entertainment programs.

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1. Tom Benson Stadium Renovation Phase II & III (completed in 2016) 25,000-seat multi-purpose venue renovation including press box, club level seating and suites, south stands and locker rooms 2. National Youth Football and Sports Complex (completed in 2018) 8 outdoor Football practice field with players and patrons amenities 3. Main Street Hall of Fame Village/ Retail (planning) 90,000 sf retail and 60 residential units

4. Player Care Center (planning) Conceptual design for a residential community including Legends Landing, a football themed independent and assisted living active senior care facility for retired Hall of Famers and members of the NFL’s Legends Community along with coaches, officials and administrators

6. The Center for Excellence (under construction)

66,000 sf indoor football field house convertible to arena including conference center, medical rehab facility, locker rooms and a 280-car, below-grade parking structure

7. Village Experience (planning) 90,000 sf immersive, interactive fan experience with two-level, 5. Four-Star Hotel and Conference below-grade parking and a Center (planning) 755,000 sf, 243-key hotel with indoor 100,000 sf, football-themed water pool, fitness center, conference park with an above-grade parking facility with 10,000 sf ballroom, garage retail space, restaurants and 946-car, multi-level parking

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME VILLAGE MASTER PLAN

TOM BENSON STADIUM

HALL OF FAME HOTEL

KAI TAK SPORTS PARK Hong Kong SAR, China | 2018 My role: Lead Urban Designer •

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Work collaboratively with Foster + Partners in their London and Hong Kong offices as part of the HKS and F+P joint venture partnership. Create and perform ethnographic research methodology to tailor public realm design and community sports strategies. Lead public realm design in collaboration with landscape architects. Spearhead an equitable strategy through community sports offerings and operation model. Play a key role in preparation and coordination of competition submission to Hong Kong Government.

With an area of around 70 acres, Kai Tak Sports Park anchors the redevelopment of the former airport site, and offers a world class destination for all interests. Kai Tak Sports Park will provide high-quality facilities such as a 50,000-seat stadium, 10,000 seat arena, 200,000SF retail and comprehensive community sports offerings. These facilities are for major events but also for daily enjoyment by the community. With a wide variety of sports venues, open spaces, park facilities, retail and dining outlets, it is set to be an urban oasis to meet the diverse needs of the public, and professional and amateur athletes.

COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH

To build a Sports Park for the people of Hong Kong, we asked the people of Hong Kong about Hong Kong’s sports culture, history, their personal experience as player/spectator, shortcomings and aspirations. Their input informed an authentic system that is curated for the future of Hong Kong Sports development.

Key themes from Engagement

Actionable Design and Operation Interventions

Inflexible sports facilities

Flexible and multi-layered courts

Convenience is paramount

Multi-modal transport system

Negligence of inclusive design

Barrier-free and inclusive design

Sports black market

Bespoke KTSP App for booking

Exclusive club culture

Democratic club culture

Wellbeing goes mainstream

Healthy eateries and wellness facilities

Reconnecting with nature

Maximizing access to waterfront

Pop-up events

Outdoor venues for pop-up sports events

As a sport organiser... I cannot host “new sports” such as Kin-ball, Poull Ball or Round Net because the rules are so restrictive. Only designated and officially recognised games can be played on public courts.

I come here everyday for three hours for a sun bath, fresh air and exercise.

Sunny SPORTS ENTREPRENEUR

Mrs. Chan PARK GOER

I had to fight for access to my gym which was not equipped for those with disabilities. I don’t want to be segregated because of my handicap.

We train five days a week. Our goal is to represent Hong Kong to play in the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. We have a good shot.

Mr Chou DISABLED ATHLETE AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, FORMER STUNT MAN

Oliver PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER

There’s been an explosion of gyms. The culture of hedonism - drinking, smoking, partying - is being replaced by a focus on well-being.

We push our mother in wheelchair to this park everyday. It is important for her to exercise, but the lack of ramps makes it difficult to transport her.

Lee Family PARK GOERS

Kim MMA FIGHTER, PHD CANDIDATE

HOI SHAM PARK KWUN TONG PROMENADE TAI WON SHAN PARK

HUNG HUM PROMENADE WEST KOWLOON CULTURAL DISTRICT STAR FERRY PIER

TST PROMENADE

Our scheme involves strong connection along the Kowloon waterfront and offers unprecedented pedestrian experience and development opportunities in world’s most valuable skyline

“A landmark park which welcomes the people of Hong Kong, creating a vibrant community of local and international sport in world-leading facilities.”

FUNCTIONS

Community F&B

GEOMETRY CURATION

LANDSCAPE AS CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Architecture

Outdoor rooms

Sports Landscape

Education Health Retail Entertainment

PSG ISCB MAIN PLAZA

Asymmetrical horse shoe seating bowls to maximize venue performance and connection to main plaza

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PSG ISCB MAIN PLAZA

Creation of a 5th venue, harbor front amphitheater for the community and optimize pitch growth

EVENT VILLAGE

HARBOUR FRONT AMPHITHEATRE

NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PSG ISCB MAIN PLAZA

A 365 day park with dispersed retail to create a destination environment

EVENT VILLAGE

HARBOUR FRONT AMPHITHEATRE

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for the Hong Kong Sports

NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PSG

Landscape. We understand

ISCB MAIN PLAZA

A family of venues with a consistent architectural expression and color gradient

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HARBOUR FRONT AMPHITHEATRE

MAIN PLAZA

EVENT VILLAGE

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Sports Culture and identify

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PSG

“Sports for all” is essential

Aggressively green. Core Ethos of Kai Tak Sports Park, to create a landscaped and active green park

described herein contribute to the success of the over arching vision.

KBHCCD AND MULTI-MODAL HUB MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL Dallas, TX | 2020

My role: Lead Urban Designer • • • •

Lead pursue response with a comprehensive view of KBHCCD operations, land use, inter-agencies projects alignment, mobility infrastructure planning, and creative redevelopment strategies. Outline possible urban policy changes and funding mechanism by using scenarios testing. Create a work plan and coordinate all sub-consultants. Successfully shortlisted for the final interview.

DESIGN DRIVERS

The solution is to create walkable and safe streets, extending city grid patterns and activating dynamic ground level activities

1. Regions’ Premier Iconic Venue 2. World Class Public Realm 3. Vibrant Mixed-Use District 4. Public and Private Real Estate Valuation 5. Invention of Cultural Events for Dallas

Re-introducing a framework that is designed for human scale will allow the Project Area to slowly transform from a “drive-to destination” to an “accessible by all means” destination.

NORTHSIDE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION PLAN Spartanburg, SC | 2013 My role: Urban Designer

Lead a three-day public engagement workshop, including small group visioning, image survey, public discussion, and presentation. OVERALL NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN • Create a multi-year road map for redevelopment scenarios that reflects community and stakeholders’ feedback. • Create HUD grant implementation application with local non-profits. •

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A safe, strong, and thriving Northside for generations to come.

People

Neighborhood

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OUTCOMES The Northside community is a safe, diverse, healthy, and desirable neighborhood in which new and existing residents want to live and can find highquality living, recreational, and work opportunities.

GOALS Develop a community in which all housing is highquality, mixed-income, and appealing to a variety of residents and populations while complementing a full range of commercial interests.

STRATEGIES Develop a mixed-income neighborhood that is connected, attracts a diverse group of people and promotes stable family settings; as well as defining opportunities for low income options.

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24’ Traffic lane (one way)

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN Northside Catalyst (NC) ---------------------------- -------------------34 ac Victoria Garden and Surroundings (VG) ---------------------------25 ac Cleveland Heights (CH) ------------------------------------------------40 ac Cleveland Heights Former Spartan Mill Community (SM) -----------------------------38 ac Church St. Corridor Mixed Use (MU ) ------------------------------30 ac Academic Village (AV ) -------------------------------------------------40 ac Cleveland Academy/Community Center

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MID-RISE MULTI FAMILY ARCHITECTURE Participated in full architectural service process from planning, design, construction documentation, and construction administration for over 2100 multi-family wood frame construction units in major Texas cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, Austin. Clients include Trammell Crow Residential, JPI, and Matthew Southwest in Dallas, TX.

ALEXAN FAIRMOUNT

ALEXAN ARTS

ALEXAN TRINITY

SOUTHSIDE FLATS

ALEXAN ARTS

ALEXAN SUMMIT

The 39th Annual (2013) Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation competition Finalist Housing for Astronomer Fort Davis, TX Medium: ink

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