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Challenge Statement: Habitat-AdaptationHow can urban places (building stock, public spaces and civic infrastructure) be active contributors to resource conservation while remaining adaptable for future needs?
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The challenge is to create a site plan template for a low rise multi-use model block that would
integrate the diverse elements of the existing neighborhood, include the vested community
through a transparent process, preserve existing character and be sustainable. We will
primarily focus today on the following areas:
• Architecture
• Public/Green Space
• Social Community Program
• Energy
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Architecture:
Solution• Multiple scales of buildings with
flexible resilient ground floors
Benefits
• Increased quality of life
• Economic benefit – micro retail
• Service amenities
• Views and lighting
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Template Block for Discussion
Public Green Space:
Solution• Shared & integrated open green
roofs, urban farm/garden
Benefits
• Connectivity to nature
• Reduce heat island/energy costs
• Eat local – meet local
• Improved community life
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Urban Bio-diversity
Social Community Program:
Solution• Live - Work – Play program that
promotes community & local business
Benefits
• Model for youth development
• Improve family stability
• Socio-economic benefits
• Social sustainability
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Urban Farming – local resource
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Decentralized Energy :
Solution• Shared sustainable energy “verbund”
across – energy reuse from
manufacturing to residential use
Benefits
• Symbiotic relationship
• Reduce consumption increase
reuse i.e. storm water
• Promotes sustainability & reduce $ Integrated Energy Community
Participants and roles that team or individuals could take for implementation
• Supporter/Mentor - to local Red Hook based professional design community – example work from other areas, borrowed
ideas processes, as well as direct design support
• Community based groups taking leadership roles in the process
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Existing Test Block:
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Proposed Site Plan:
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Sustainability Concept:
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Shared Energy Verbund
with buildings sharing
energy from different
sources, e.g. solar:
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Retail kiosk & Street life:
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
Transit Oriented
Development -
e.g. with a
combination of
transport means
Habitat-Adaptation – Red Hook Rebirth through Multi-Use Soft Development
SourcesAll photo sources Creative Commons
Slide 1: Jim Henderson
Slide 5: left: User AgriLife Today, right: Ben Haley
Slide 6: Sebastiaan ter Burg
Slide 7&12: Top left: User Minnesota Solar Challenge Top right: Magnus Manske Bottom: Ze'ev Barkan
Slide 13: Michael Coghlan
Slide 14: Connie Ma
