Casey Gorrell, Landscape Architecture

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The Broadway Capital Project was completed while interning at the New York City Department

of Transportations Pedestrian Projects Group. The department needed assistance submitting a

proposal to New York State to obtain funding to permanently install the Broadway Improvements.

A plan depicting locations of new curb lines as well as the proposed grade separated bikelanes was

created. In addition, diagrams and renderings were developed to assist with the proposal process.

nyc department of transportation: pedestrian projects group

6Permanent Installation of Broadway Pedestrian Plaza Illustrator Diagrams by: Casey Gorrell

wichita 1st and 2nd streetscapeIDENTITY THROUGH EXPRESSION

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entertainment district within the downtown core of the city. The primary goal

of the 1st and 2nd street redesign, is to utilize sculpture and art installations

within the right of way to create a connected district. The introduction of

bioswales, bike lanes, and buff ers will reactivate the streetscape and connect

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Metro Data

East St. Louis Data

The introductory stage to the St. Louis

Urban Design Studio divided students into

teams, each researching diff erent topics. My

partner and I researched the demographics

of St. Louis County and City.

As a team we developed a series of

infographics that focused on the ethnicity,

age, employment and income of residents

as well as the housing type and density

within the city and county.

Team Members: Casey Gorrell and Gretchen Gravenstein

Concentration of Occupied Housing Units

Occupied housing is higher in density on the south side of St. Louis.

The highest concentration of occupied homes can be found around

Forest Park and also on the north by Fairgrounds Park. The lowest

concentration of occupied homes is found between Interstate 64 and

Interstate 70. Average city household size is 2.40.

Concentration of Vacant Housing Units

The highest concentration of vacant homes occurs on the east side of

the city south of Interstate 64. Vacancies are more concentrated on the

north than on the south.

Frequency of Non-Family Households

Non-family households are dense in the center of town around Forest

Park and along Interstate 64. Non-family households also occur on the

southern most portion of the city.

Frequency of Family Households

Family households are more frequent on the northern and southern

most portions of the city. Family households also occur in the center

of the city near Forest Park. Family households correspond to the

concentration of occupied units.

St. Louis City Housing Data

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Sketchup Diagrams by: Casey Gorrell

Creating a new face for St. Louis focused on two values of St. Louis

residents, love of water and open space. A formula based on yearly

rainfall and water usage was used to create form-based code within

a development that focused on capturing stormwater and creating

open space for all residents. The systematic planning and design

process revealed potential for a plaza located on site.

Form-based code centered upon rainwater capture and open

space guided the design of a master plan along the re-imagined

I-70 corridor north of downtown St. Louis. The master plan creates

a revitalized, postindustrial landscape. Proposed mixed use

development extends the character of downtown to the north. The

newly created boulevard converts I-70 from a barrier into a grand

transportation route that welcomes visitors into the city.

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Open Space Form-Based Code Formula

Development Green Core

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The new boulevard accommodates a large number of commuters

while still providing access to store fronts and residences. Tree

lined streets frame views of the St. Louis Arch and stormwater

bioswales collect runoff from the sidewalks, plazas, and streets. The

design becomes a demonstration project for the people of St.

Louis on how to capitalize on open space and manage stormwater.

Within the heart of the development, a central plaza provides

open space to residents within the mixed use district. The space

can be utilized for a multitude of recreation, relaxation, and

entertainment activities. The design captures stormwater to irrigate

the plantings. The central plaza provides a break in the urban

fabric to provide for St. Louis residents love of open space. Boulevard Streetscape

Plaza NightlifeComputer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell

5,000 Gallon Tank- Water system collects 700,000 gallons of water a year from plaza- Turf uses 315,000 gallons a year- Planters use 100,000 gallons a year- Swale captures remaining 285,000 gallonsStormwater Cachement System Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell 18

Team Members: Casey Gorrell,Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez

MESH DETROIT: CITY AND RIVERmeshing streetscape, landscape, and historical layers

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Site Boundary

Philip A. Hart Plaza at the center of Detroits downtown off ers an

opportunity to reveal the layers that built Detroit and continue to

sustain the city. Currently Jeff erson Avenue is a barrier between the

city, Hart Plaza, and the Detroit River. Mesh Detroit alleviates the

barrier by creating a permeable street. Pedestrian crosswalks and a

new People Mover station connect downtown Detroit with the river.

The underground structure, currently a part of Hart Plaza, creates

a separation of activities. By removing the underground spaces,

all activities merge at street level. Mesh Detroit encompasses both

mundane and ceremonial uses and creates robust activity in the

plaza throughout the year.

The city and river are meshed in Hart Plaza by a grid that merges the

downtown street grid with the river. Mesh Detroit consists of four

major landforms: the Amphitheater, the Great Lawn, Sledding Hills, and

the Promontory. The meshing of city and river represents Detroits

physical, economic, and cultural layers. From Detroits strong

foundation, this tenacious city can create a new green jewel for the

riverfront renaissance.


Computer Rendering by: Casey Gorrell, Gretchen Gravenstein, Olivia Pitt-Perez

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weaving the city back to the river

THREADS OF ROMETeam Members: Casey Gorrell and Robert Armstrong

Threads of Rome connects this portion of the Tiber River to 21 landmarks

across the city. Through the development of two cable typologies,

people can use the site at a map of the city. On the sidewalks above the

river, inlaid panels denote the direction of a landmark. The overhead

cable directs you to nearby street that begins the quickest way to get the

landmark. The cables become the overhead plane for the spaces along

the river. At the rivers edge, and amphitheater and accompanying stage

across the river form the main activity areas. Stitching the overhead

plane and the river plane together is a suspended pedestrian bridge that

allows for universal access to the waters edge. The cable-stayed bridge

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Spatial Organization

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Hand Detail by: Casey Gorrell

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construction documentation for ff c headquarters

FRONTIER FARM CREDIT

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Frontier Farm Credit provides fi nancial assistance to

the agricultural industry in the Midwest. As a company,

Frontier Farm Credit (FFC) is looking to the future.

Throughout the course of two semesters, the site for

the FFC Headquarters was used in standard design

implementation projects. The project focused on

eight aspects of construction; conceptual design,

grading, earthwork estimations, dimensioning, lighting,

irrigation, detailing, and planting.

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Irrigation Plan

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Located under a grove of shade trees, a secondary patio at the southwest corner of

site provides ample seating for a small gathering or private lunch. Elevated above the

sidewalk, this patio provides distant views across the buff alo grass lawn to the prairie

horizon. Once seated in the patio, the evergreen boxwood hedge surrounds visitors,

providing a sense of enclosure.

Deck and Patio Plan

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Raised Planter Plan Bench Detail

DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR.Select NYC Streets for Study

Conduct NYC Streets Study

Analyze NYC Streets Study Data

Temporary Proposal for Bluemont Ave

Review

CurrentProgress

Final Proposal for Bluemont Ave

correlation between street width and pedestrian safety

NARROWING THE GAP

Past Introduction of the Car

Present Future

Progression of Cars

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Street Width Safety Study

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KSI - Killed or Severely Injured

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Width Under 35' 32.00 37.80 7.77 16.31 227.00 5.59 594.00 13.58 237.00 5.61 2845.00 68.79 3678.00 88.03 9.00 0.16Width Over 35' 38.94 48.10 7.62 13.32 342.60 6.72 949.60 17.14 386.60 6.70 3871.60 77.35 5187.60 100.94 28.60 0.47Reduction -33.74% -16.81% -37.45% -20.76% -38.70% -16.31% -26.52% -11.06% -29.10% -12.79% -68.53% -66.95%

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Two Way Streets (One lane in each direction) with Parallel Parking on both sides

The preliminary data analysis already conducted for New York Streets

indicates that narrow streets are safer. The expanded study will provide

a more comprehensive analysis of the correlation between street width

and pedestrian safety.

The goal of this study is also to provide design alternatives for the city

of Manhattan to begin looking at streets not as vehicular arteries, but

arteries for all modes of transit. By utilizing successful design strategies

utilized at the NYCDOT, Manhattan, Kansas can move forward into

creating a safe, walkable city.

As the United States continue to widen the gap between vehicles and

pedestrians, the health, safety and welfare of citizens declines. Wide,

auto dominated streets are a major barrier in the urban fabric and

deter walkability in cities. Preliminary research in the topic suggests

that there is a correlation between the width of a street and both

pedestrian and vehicular safety. Increasing safety along pedestrian-

vehicular corridors encourages walkability. Single modal streets with

low pedestrian safety deter human interaction with the streetscape

and hinder the development of vibrant communities.

The widening of streets and accommodation for the car has created a dangerous environment for

pedestrians. By studying the correlation between street width and pedestrian safety, justifi cation can be

provided to implement the Complete Streets Design Standards on Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan Kansas.

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