Donald W. Powers, AIA, LEED AP, CNU

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1 Donald W. Powers, AIA, LEED AP, CNU Founding Principal Union Studio Architecture & Community Design Providence, RI Education: Harvard University, Graduate School of Design Masters of Architecture University of Virginia, School of Architecture B.S. Architecture - Awarded Annual Design Prize

2 Union Studio was founded in 2001 with one overriding goal: to use our skills as architects and urban designers to make a civic contribution to communities of all types.

3 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design.

4 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene

5 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved.

6 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design

7 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design Examples in other contexts, at other scales.

8 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design Examples in other contexts, at other scales.

9 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

10 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI Hinge Sites Exist Between Commercial and Residential

11 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI Hinge Sites Exist Between Commercial and Residential

12 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI 39,000 SF (.89 Acres) 15 Units (+/- 17 Units per acre) 900 SF 2br units arranged as singles, duplexes and tri s Adjacent to town recreational amenities ¼ mile from main street Common Green and small community garden 22 Parking Spaces

13 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

14 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

15 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

16 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

17 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

18 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

19 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

20 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

21 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

22 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

23 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

24 The Cottages on Greene East Greenwich, RI

25 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design Examples in other contexts, at other scales.

26 Fitting in and Getting Approved Model works well as a transition between different contexts.

27 Fitting in and Getting Approved Identified in Town s Comprehensive Plan town as a place for high density residential

28 Fitting in and Getting Approved This Code for Double Loaded Multi-Story, Multi- Family Construction.

29 Fitting in and Getting Approved This Code for Double Loaded Multi-Story, Multi- Family Construction.

30 Fitting in and Getting Approved Project was an experiment in density. Could it be made acceptable to the single family neighborhood. Needed to understand the concept of scale.

31 Fitting in and Getting Approved What had been feared was this.

32 Fitting in and Getting Approved What was delivered was this.

33 Fitting in and Getting Approved Frontage of the cottages matched that scale

34 Regulatory Hurdles

35 Regulatory Hurdles Know the Codes Know The INTENT

36 Regulatory Hurdles

37 Regulatory Hurdles

38 Regulatory Hurdles

39 Regulatory Hurdles

40 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design Examples in other contexts, at other scales.

41 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Provide more than one kind of outdoor space

42 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Provide more than one kind of outdoor space More Formal Spaces Where Abutting the R.O.W

43 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Provide more than one kind of outdoor space More Formal Spaces Where Abutting the R.O.W

44 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Provide more than one kind of outdoor space Less Formal as the spaces are more internal

45 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Provide more than one kind of outdoor space Less Formal as the spaces are more internal

46 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Community agriculture is the new golf course. -Andres Duany

47 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Secondary Common Spaces Serving Neighbors

48 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Some Form of Private Outdoor Space for each unit

49 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

50 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

51 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private -

52 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

53 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

54 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private Layer Spaces from Public to Private

55 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

56 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

57 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Layer Spaces from Public to Private

58 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Compensate for less privacy with increased social connection. Create a reason to give up private amenity.

59 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Understand the pattern of the neighborhood Understand the relationship of one unit to another.

60 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Privacy - Provide Light but Control Views

61 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Understand the pattern of the neighborhood Understand the relationship of one unit to another.

62 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Understand the pattern of the neighborhood Understand the relationship of one unit to another.

63 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Homes each present dark side to each other..

64 Design Principles for Pocket Neighborhoods Study this pattern to really KNOW that the spaces wil work.

65 Jewel Box Homes & Pocket Neighborhoods The principles of compact community design. A Case Study: The Cottages on Greene Fitting In and getting approved. Principles of Compact Neighborhood Design Examples in other contexts, at other scales.

66 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA 3.87 Total Acres +/- 2 Acres Buildable (6.5 units/acre effectively) bedroom units 1,200 1,800 SF (+\- 7 units to the acre) 1 covered parking space per unit (second space surface) Net Zero possible construction and mechanical systems Connected to riverfront trail system

67 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA Two basic plan types. One story scale. Master bedroom on 1 st floor Small private side yard

68 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA Porches directed to common space

69 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA

70 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA Interiors not so big Rooms sized to a particular furniture grouping

71 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA

72 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Concord Riverwalk West Concord - MA

73 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA 65 cottages 7.9 Acres 8 units / acre 1-3 bedroom units Maximum ground floor 900 SF Maximum total area 1200 SF Walking paths, community parks and pavilions

74 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

75 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA Designed as an extension of the seasonal cottage tradition in this region

76 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA Landscape is critical for success of pocket neighborhoods. Spend more than you think you should.

77 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA Landscape is critical for success of pocket neighborhoods. Spend more than you think you should.

78 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

79 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

80 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

81 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

82 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

83 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Heritage Sands Dennisport- MA

84 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

85 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

86 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

87 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

88 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

89 The Seasons on Little Lake Midland- Ontario

90 Examples in other contexts, at other scales Historical examples This is nothing new!. Some of the best new trends in housing are actually just a reinterpretation of past models.

91 Thank You!

92 Speaker Contacts Kay Green Kay Green Design Inc. Tony Weremeichik Canin Associates Donald Powers Union Studio Cherry Street, A Winter Park, FL Delaney Avenue Orlando, FL Union Street Providence, RI 02903