Colleges and Universities Role in
Community DevelopmentDonald K. Carter, FAIA FAICP LEED AP
Director, Remaking Cities InstituteCarnegie Mellon University
Overview
• Remaking Cities Institute
• ASU/Scottsdale Technology Park
• The Future of Oakland Plan
• Carnegie Mellon Master Plan
Remaking Cities InstituteMission
•InternationalresearchinUrbanism•EducationinUrbanism•Pittsburghregionalimpact
ASU/Scottsdale Center for New Technology
and Innovation
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Phase I: Data and Analysis: Understanding
Phase II: Alternatives: Exploring
Phase III: Final Plan: Deciding
Three Phases
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Commercial Uses
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• Central location• Outdoor amenities• Cleared vacant site• Adjacent neighborhoods• Scottsdale “brand”
Strengths
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• 13-year history of mall site• Declining retail• Some blighted housing• Missing neighborhood amenities• No public gathering space• Not connected to Downtown and ASU
Weaknesses
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• High quality design, but uniquely Scottsdale• Public gathering space• Vibrant urban place• Mixed use• Welcoming to all• Revitalize South Scottsdale• Climate sensitive, sustainable• Connect to Downtown and ASU• Connect to open space amenities
Visions
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• Balance of Land Uses and Relationships Between Parcels• Meaningful Open Space and Civic Uses• Mobility and Interconnectivity• Value Scottsdale’s Unique Character• Revitalizing Scottsdale/McDowell Corridor• Sustainability• Add Economic Vitality• Foster Technology Development
Guiding Principles
The Future of Oakland:A Community
Investment Strategy
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1. Issues
2. Analysis
3. Benchmar king
4. Initiatives
2.Issues
•Notacollegetownimage•Mediocrebusinessdistrict•Lackofculturalamenities•Institutionalencroachment•Parking,trafAic,transit,crime•Nocentralgatheringplace
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2. Analysis
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3. BenchmarkingTripsQuantitative Analysis
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Austin, Texas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4. Initiatives
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The goal of The Future of Oakland is to support the continuing growth of Oakland as:
• an international center for research, education,healthcare, and culture
• a magnet for technology-based entrepreneurial activity• an outstanding mixed-income urban residential
neighborhood• a cosmopolitan commercial district with local character• a place that nurtures and celebrates creativity and
diversity• a destination for local, national, and international
visitors
In short, to make Oakland a Great Place.
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1. Create a Sense of Place in Oakland
2. Make it Easier to Get Into and AroundIn Oakland
3. Stimulate Neighborhood Revitalization
4. Foster Technology Development
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Create a Sense of Place in Oakland
Schenley Plaza
Business Districts
Gateways
• Redesign and program Schenley Plaza as an active
public plaza and gathering space
• Redesign and program new traffic patterns and
parking management
• Upgrade streetscapes in the retail areas; attract new
businesses consistent with market studies and
retail recruitment strategies already completed,
with particular emphasis on Forbes Avenue
• Expand the OBID to include Atwood Street and
North Craig Street/Centre Avenue and South
Craig Street business districts
• Upgrade the appearance and function of the three
gateways to Oakland:
Western Gateway below Craft Avenue
Southern Gateway at Bates Street
Northern Gateway at North Craig Street
Connector
• Make Forbes Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly
traditional commercial main street that links the
universities and Schenley Plaza
Western Gateway
Northern Gateway
Southern Gateway
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Make it Easier to Get Into and Around In Oakland
ParkingCity Connectors
Hot SpotsRegional Connectors
Regional Connectors
Hot Spots
City Connectors
• Increase direct bus routes from other regional
areas to Oakland
• Develop an integrated multi-modal strategy for
managing traffic and addressing the following
traffic “hot spots”:
Bates Street at the Boulevard of the Allies and I-
376
Fifth/Forbes Avenues as one or two way streets
Bigelow Boulevard/Bellefield area traffic circula-
tion
• Develop a light rail extension from Downtown to
Oakland
• Determine the feasibility of a shuttle bus system
for Oakland with connections to the riverfront
and other key areas
• Develop a bike trail head near Schenley Plaza
• Develop bike lanes on arterial streets
Parking
• Develop fringe/intercept parking facilities for
commuters
• Develop a comprehensive parking management
plan for Oakland
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Stimulate Neighborhood Revitalization
Central Oakland
Housing Programs
• Develop improved single-family and multi-family
housing for renters and homeowners in Central
Oakland through rehab and new construction
• Strengthen existing housing improvement pro-
grams through the Oakland Planning and
Development Corporation, including rehab and
new housing project funding
• Strengthen the code enforcement program in resi-
dential neighborhoods
• Provide incentive programs for absentee landlords
to improve their properties
North Oakland
Central Oakland
West Oakland
South Oakland
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Foster Technology Development
Potential Technology Development
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• Conduct appropriate land use, urban design and
development feasibility studies for:
Western Gateway
Junction Hollow
North Oakland
Fifth/Forbes, South Craig/Bellefield Blocks
• Coordinate technology development efforts with
other emerging initiatives:
Pittsburgh Technology Center (PTC)
Hazelwood LTV Site (LTV)
Baum Boulevard/Centre Avenue Corridor
• Create a shuttle bus system to connect the tech-
nology developments
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Fifth/Forbes;
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Carnegie Mellon University
Institutional Master Plan
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INSTITUTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2012
City Council – 11 April 2012
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Continue growth of the campus
– Maximize recent investments in real estate (Forbes/Craig area)
– Preserve and enhance the iconic core
– Develop at a higher density outside the core
Increase connectivity of real estate holdings
– Extend the east-west spine
– Create additional paths to Fifth Avenue
– Forbes is the center of campus – ½ mile
– Fifth is the new Forbes
Increase capacity and flexibility
– Support program adjacencies (academic, research, athletics , housing, dining, etc.)
– Be responsive to opportunities (grants, corporate partnerships, funding sources)
– Continue pattern of upper class student housing at edge
Master Plan Objectives
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2002 Campus Plan
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Acquired A – 300 S Craig S(PSC, SCS, Police) B – 4616 Henry St (INI) C – McFadden Lot (Parking) D – GATF (Devel, Tech Transfer) E – South of Forbes (TBD) F – Exxon Site (TBD) G – Wallace House (Housing) H – 4700 Fifth Ave (Housing) I – Various Filmore Residences (TBD)
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A – Stever House (Housing) B – Collaborative Innovation Center (hi-tech offices) C – Gates and Hillman Centers (SCS) D – Doherty Hall Ph 1 (Chemistry) E – Doherty Hall Ph 2 (Chem Eng) F – Posner Center (Board of Trustees) G – E Campus Garage 4th Level (Parking)
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Existing Properties and Buildings
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Campus Design Principles
Principle 1: Open Space Respect the central organizing function of open space on Carnegie Mellon University campus. Principle 2: Edges and Entrances Define campus edges and entrances, and promote connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Principle 3: Multi-Modality Design the campus for multi-modal transportation. Principle 4: Sustainability Integrate natural environmental processes into the design of buildings and landscape. Principle 5: Architecture Preserve architectural heritage while promoting contemporary and contextual buildings.
Principle 6: Mixed-Use Encourage interaction through shared-use and flexible spaces. Principle 7: Universal Design Increase access for all in campus improvement projects and new development. Principle 8: Public Art Enhance campus by including public art. Principle 9: Neighborhood Compatibility Continue relationships to benefit residents, shops and the university.
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2012 Institutional Master Plan
UC Addition
MMX
Skibo Gym
Heinz College
New Tepper School North of Forbes
South of Forbes
Nano-Bio-Energy Building
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10 Year Development Plan
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Proposed Transportation Management Plan
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Proposed Open Space and Circulation Plan
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Community Outreach
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Items Removed from 2012 Institutional Master Plan
NOT Rezoning North of Filmore
Eliminated Recommendations for Bike Lanes on Forbes Ave
NOT Rezoning Forbes & MMorrison & Removed Proposed Student Housing
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2012 Institutional Master Plan
Colleges and Universities Role in
Community DevelopmentDonald K. Carter, FAIA FAICP LEED AP
Director, Remaking Cities InstituteCarnegie Mellon University