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Not Just Bamboo…
Sustainable Master Plan & Green
Building Guidelines for Nortown, Detroit
Erik DayrellLisa DuRusselLeah Hollstein
Sabrina SiebertLindsay Smith
February 7, 2005
Where is Nortown?
Site boundaries: N: 8 mile rd. E: Gratiot
Ave. S: I-94 W: Mound Rd.
Background
Client: Nortown Community Development Corporation (NCDC) Contact: Ms. Patricia Bosch, Executive Director
Vision of NCDC: residents, property owners, business, industrial, and
institutional entities that are working together to foster community control of economic development improve economic conditions provide adequate and affordable housing support local business ventures and promote employment opportunities within the
community.
Research Areas What is sustainable redevelopment when
analyzed from a cultural, ecological, and economic viewpoint? How can we measure success over time?
Development Potential: How can Nortown be integrated with surrounding communities? What can give Nortown a sense of cohesiveness?
Historical: What has Nortown been, where is it going? What is the cultural makeup?
Economic: What is the current economic status of Nortown? What is the long term benefit of sustainable design? Can we compare the “green” scheme with the “traditional” scheme?
CEMP-er’s!
RPB-er’s!
REM-er’s!
UP-er’s!
Initial Site Visit:
Wednesday February 9th, leaving DANA at 3pm
Please come if you’re interested in joining the Nortown Clan!
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