Urban Plan Proposal

Urban Plan Proposal - Elmwood District

The MJBCS Collective

Vision Statement

What We Visualize

In our urban design for the Elmwood District, sustainability, diversity, and community involvement are our key objectives. At the heart of our vision is an eco-friendly and equitable neighborhood. We prioritize affordable housing, various shopping choices, and lively community events. We aim to create a friendly neighborhood for all individuals. Housing availability is essential to our plan, ensuring that individuals from various economic backgrounds can call Elmwood home. We envision the ample green and open spaces combined with the equitable nature of the district to provide residents with an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, fostering a connection to nature and their community. Most spaces also function as centers for social interaction, recreational activities, and community gatherings.

Data + Site Plan

The Job to Housing Ratio

4:1

Developer Return

13.5% profit margin

Money towards City

$10,134,250

Carbon Offset

10%

Affordable Housing

11%

Green, Open Spaces

60,000 sq ft

Block 1

Features:

• 10,000 sq ft of green space
• Q-Mart creates 400 jobs
• Retail 1 creates 17 jobs
• 5,000 sq ft of retail

Reference Images

For Neghborhood Outlook

Q Mart+Retails

• Big Q Mart for jobs and convenience
• Small Retail
• Small parks to welcome people entering from the subway and the university

Block 2

Features:

• 10,000 sq ft of green space
• Both Office buildings creates 477 jobs

Specifics:

• 37 Part Time Entry Level
• 110 Full Time Entry Level
• 275 Mid Paying
• 55 High Paying
• Phoenix Hotel creates 87 jobs

Reference Images

For Neighborhood Outlook

Retail 2

• Retail along 9th avenue to lead people upwards towards the rest of the neighborhood
• Parks beside subway station to welcome people entering
• Office buildings on same block as retail for workers to use as needed

Block 3

Features:

• 3 Townhouses
• Podium Apartment with Retail
• 10,000 sq ft of green space
• York Dry Goods creates 62 jobs

Reference Images

For Neghborhood Outlook

Townhouses, Parks

• Townhouses facing park for a peaceful and calm feeling
• Plentiful green and open spaces

Podium

• Affordable housings

Block 4

Features:

• Retail 1 & 2
• Townhouse
• Podium Apartment with Retail
• Luxury Condo

Reference Images

For Neighborhood Outlook

Social beings

Narrative beings

Visual beings

They allow you to add additional info

They illustrate what you want to say

They help to break the monotony

Block 5:

Features:

• Retail 1 & 2
• Townhouse
• Podium Apartment with Retail
• Luxury Condo

Reference Images

For Neighborhood Outlook

Retails

Court

Podium

Retails between homes for convenience, activity and neccesary purchases.

Court beside YMCA for outdoor activities.

Podium with retail for affordability and accessible sporting goods.

Block 6

Features:

• Shelter
• 10,000 sq ft of green space
• Skate Park (10,000 sq ft open space)

Reference Images

For Neighborhood Outlook

Growth

Parks, Skatepark

New Shelter

Skatpark

Parks beside skatepark for outdoor activities and congregating

To welcome and make all members feel happy. Also besides church because the church pays for most of their expenses

The MJBCS Collective

Thank you for your time and we hope you choose us!