Drexel s Highline Park. Nathan Bender, Amol Bahtia, Endri Gina

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1 Drexel s Highline Park Nathan Bender, Amol Bahtia, Endri Gina

2 Purpose Problem: The decrease of urban green areas have been a major problem throughout most major cities. Parks/Green areas are essential to civilization Solution: The purpose of this project is to propose the creation of an elevated park near 30 th street station on Drexel s Campus Elevated parks allow for green areas, without wasted space Multi-purpose uses Elevated Park allows the train tracks to still be there, with the park above the tracks

3 1. Informative Website Format Of Project word Proposal Document

4 Background Information 79 % of the world s population live in urban areas The increase in population has caused the need for constant development of urban areas. Green areas in cities have become scarce due to development Parks represent a good substitute for green areas in cities, due to positive side effects Economical Environmental Community Revitalization Happiness

5 Survey Results 95 % of Drexel students surveyed want more parks/green areas around Drexel s campus. Only 5 % of Drexel students believe there are an adequate number of parks around Drexel "I would like them, but there's not much room. quoted participant

6 Survey Analysis Most Drexel students believe that there should be more green areas around Drexel They do realize, however, that urban land is extremely expensive and there is not much undeveloped land left An elevated park would not take up much land, since it is elevated over a parcel of land. Could have an elevated park over the SEPTA train tracks, using the land for multiple purposes

7 Environmental Benefits of Parks in Cities Climate Change Moderate artificial heat through shade and evaporation Enhance wind patterns, replacing warm, calm air, with cooler breeze Help decrease the amount of the pollutants in the air Plants / Animals

8 Economic Benefits of Parks in Cities Economical Positive Side Effects Increased property value Municipal revenues increased Retirees attracted and retained to the area Homebuyers attracted to the area All of these attributes work together to improve neighborhoods Increased property value and population indirectly help the economy by supporting small businesses

9 Community Revitalization Parks serve as central walking, resting and meeting places for threatened areas Community working on a project together can improve a residential area Reduces crime rates, improves traffic, and helps eliminate graffiti

10 First famous elevated park in the United States Public park in New York City Created on a historic train bridge 8 blocks long 3 stories Tall Approximately $150 million to build Under construction from 2006 to present The Highline

11 Reading Viaduct Elevated train bridge in Center City Philadelphia Proposed Location of an elevated Park Owned by SEPTA Potential donation by SEPTA to the city of Philadelphia

12 Bloomingdale Trail Elevated Park under construction in Chicago 3 miles long Under construction since 2007 to present Estimated to be completed by fall 2014 Approximated $50-70 million to complete

13 Proposal

14 Aimed Audience People living in the neighborhood Environmental Enthusiasts Drexel Students Interested investors in the project City of Philadelphia, Major s Office SEPTA Department of Recreational Services

15 Potential Deliverables Proposal Drawings Website

16 Project Proposals The assignment. Description of the main project. Reasons why the project needs to be considered following the main description. Other objectives. Description of related improvements that will go along with the new project (ex. drainage systems, lighting, vegetation). Criteria and Evaluation. The overall design based on the local or state regulations. Drawings and other specifications included. In the drawings, existing conditions plans and proposed plans are the most important. Other special plans must be included (ex. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plans )

17 Project Proposals Staff and other resources. Here is specified the staff working on the project, the consultants, the contractor and the sponsors. Budget discussion is included. Forms of cooperation and Negotiations. Specified the proper ways of communications. Discussed about the form of the submittals, RFI s, change orders etc. Time limits. Project constrains, time limits, due dates specified after discussed with the engineers and contractors.

18 Software Different software might be used for this project. AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Google Sketchup Microstation Other Autodesk Programs Other Bentley Programs

19 AutoCAD Used to do the general drawings and plans. Can show detailed plans, plans with utilities etc. Basic 2D and 3D drawings. Best used for 2D drawing plans, sections and profile view. Used to present details and other notes if needed.

20 REVIT Autodesk Used for high graphic drawings. User friendly on 3D drawings. Many models are ready online. Detailed schedules. Great rendering.

21 Google Sketchup Used for location maps and site layouts. User friendly. It has work limits. Professionals need more advanced software Compatible with Google Earth and Google Maps.

22 Option 1 Design for our Park

23 Option 2 Design for our Park

24 Sources Bender, Nathan. Survey. 09 Feb The CG School. "Creating Site Plans." Vol. 1. N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. Web. < "How City Parks Are Used." American Planning Association, n.d. Web. 12 Feb < Janne Konttila, and Juhana Suurnäkki. "Chapter 3: How to Write a Project Proposal." N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. Web. < pe=pdf>. New York's Highline Park. YouTube. YouTube, 21 July Web. 23 July Stevens, Rachel. "THE HIGH LINE: Monument to Modern Ruin." Afterimage 38.2 (2010): 4-8. ABI/INFORM Complete; ProQuest Research Library. Web. 8 Feb "The High Line." The High Line. Friends of the High Line, n.d. Web. 08 Feb "Urban Population (Percent of Total Population Living in Urban Areas)." GlobalHealthFacts.org. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, n.d. Web. 17 Feb

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT, 7931 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE, 7932 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, 7929

2-24-84 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT, 7931 Summary of Duties : Performs professional landscape architectural work in the design and preparation of plans, sketches, and drawings for the development