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ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS:ROSELAWN
Niehoff Urban Studio Senior Planning Capstone Spring 2016
Anna Barchick-Suter
CONTENTS
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ABSTRACT
ANALYSIS
History
Census Data
Business Inventory
Access & Movement
Resources
CONCEPT
Proposals
Framework plan
DESIGN
Bird’s eye view
Recreation center & park
Northwest corner
Northeast corner
Southeast & southwest corners
Streetscape improvements & proposal details
SOURCES
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ABSTRACT Over the course of a semester, the following proposal was developed for a site at the intersection of Reading Rd. and Section Rd. in Cincinnati’s Roselawn neighborhood. Sponsored by the Urban Land Insitute, the theme of the studio was “building healthy and resilient places”. Thus, while the proposal needed to respond to the site’s context, it also needed to include healthy components. The proposal seen in this report sought to create a highly pragmatic and
feasible plan for the site. The final plan focuses on strengthening the business district so that it becomes relevant to residents’ daily life rather than attempt to become a destination neighborhood business district for non-residents. The plan intended to accomplish this by concentrating the business district, expanding commercial options, creating social and recreational space, and improving the streetscape.
Analysis of the neighborhood and business district occurred through several methods - census data, site visits, and stakeholder meetings. While census data allowed for a quantitative analysis, site visits and stakeholder meetings offered a qualitative view. The stakeholder present in these meetings was Ron Mosley, chair of Roselawn’s Community Council. A long-time resident, Mr. Mosley frequently cited Northside as a model neighborhood business district for Roselawn. Additionally, he offered comments related to the need
for recreation and kid-friendly spaces, a small concentrated business district, and the demolition of the Valley Center strip mall. A combination of these quantitative and qualitative observations were merged and synthesized into the follow pages. Topics include neighborhood history, census data, a business inventory, access, and resources. Findings from this analysis led to the concept plan and five proposals seen in later sections of this report.
ANALYSIS
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HISTORY
1932
Residential development begins
Fall 2009Roselawn included in Go Cincinnati’s Growth Opportunity Area for the Seymour/Reading zone.
Major objectives:• Provide land and support for R&D/light industrial• Leverage major sites for acquirement and/or redevelopment• Redevelop retail centers as walkable urban, mixed use sites• Create a Land Use Plan for the corridor
Residential development continuesNorwood Dr. and Greenland Pl. constructed
Residential development boomsSection Rd. (east of Reading) expandedRoselawn Center and Valley Center constructedBusinesses along Reading increase
Industrial buildings constructed along Reinhold Dr.Amberlawn Ave. constructed
1938
2010
WW2 begins
Pearl Harbor/American entrance into warConstruction of I-75 through Lockland
Construction of I-75 between Lockland and Elmowood Place
Roselawn, Golf Manor, and Amberley Village home to
35% of Cincinnati’s Jewish population
Rise of Cincinnati suburbsRoselawn begins to decline
1950 1975
THEN
NOW
0 400 800 1,600 ft6
1932
Residential development begins
Fall 2009Roselawn included in Go Cincinnati’s Growth Opportunity Area for the Seymour/Reading zone.
Major objectives:• Provide land and support for R&D/light industrial• Leverage major sites for acquirement and/or redevelopment• Redevelop retail centers as walkable urban, mixed use sites• Create a Land Use Plan for the corridor
Residential development continuesNorwood Dr. and Greenland Pl. constructed
Residential development boomsSection Rd. (east of Reading) expandedRoselawn Center and Valley Center constructedBusinesses along Reading increase
Industrial buildings constructed along Reinhold Dr.Amberlawn Ave. constructed
1938
2010
WW2 begins
Pearl Harbor/American entrance into warConstruction of I-75 through Lockland
Construction of I-75 between Lockland and Elmowood Place
Roselawn, Golf Manor, and Amberley Village home to
35% of Cincinnati’s Jewish population
Rise of Cincinnati suburbsRoselawn begins to decline
1950 1975
THEN
NOW
0 400 800 1,600 ft
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Historic preservation is a low consideration as much of the NBD was built in the mid-20th century.
Roselawn historically was home to a large Jewish population, who left for the suburbs in the latter half of the 20th century.
The size of Roselawn’s population and the quality of the NBD has declined over the last 30 years.
R&D/light industrial could play a role in development given objectives of Go Cincinnati.
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CENSUS DATA
employed vs. unemployed
FOOD stamps/SNAP in past year
median annual income: $34,943
recreation
fo
od service
education
retail
healthcare
ente
rtainment
INDUSTRIES IN ROSELAWN
1 in 3 households have no car
COMMUTE TO WORK
walk
public transit
drive/carpool
occupied for rent vacant
occupied vs. vacant
type
single-family 3-9 unit building 20+ units other
owned vs. rented
median value: $115,200
median monthly rent: $585
Under 19 years
20 - 39 years
40 - 59 years
60 - 79 years
over 80 years
HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION
AGE & SEX
malesingle person = 5%
female
ECONOMICS
Neighborhood boundary: GIS
Neighborhood boundary: City (online)
Census tracts271
110
0 1 2 4 mi
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employed vs. unemployed
FOOD stamps/SNAP in past year
median annual income: $34,943
recreation
fo
od service
education
retail
healthcare
ente
rtainment
INDUSTRIES IN ROSELAWN
1 in 3 households have no car
COMMUTE TO WORK
walk
public transit
drive/carpool
occupied for rent vacant
occupied vs. vacant
type
single-family 3-9 unit building 20+ units other
owned vs. rented
median value: $115,200
median monthly rent: $585
Under 19 years
20 - 39 years
40 - 59 years
60 - 79 years
over 80 years
HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION
AGE & SEX
malesingle person = 5%
female
ECONOMICS
Neighborhood boundary: GIS
Neighborhood boundary: City (online)
Census tracts271
110
0 1 2 4 mi
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Median household income is low.
Roselawn’s unemployment rate is above the state average. Between 2010-2014, Ohio ranged between 11% and 5%.
Future design and programming should take into account that a majority of the population is under 19 or between 40 and 59.
Housing values and rent are comparable to other Cincinnati neighborhoods, such as CUF and Clifton, which could lead to potential target audiences.
While a majority of people drive to work, 1/3 of households lack a car. Thus, there’s a population who could benefit from increased walkability.
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resta
urants
religious
retail
�tness
entertainment
services
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�nancial ser
vice
s
o�ce
ed
ucation
salons and barbershops
BUSINESS TYPE & QUANTITY
0 100 200 400 ft
HOURS OF OPERATION
morning afternoon evening night
vacant non-NBD
BUSINESS INVENTORY
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resta
urants
religious
retail
�tness
entertainment
services
(gas station, pharmacy, post o�ce, aut
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�nancial ser
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s
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ucation
salons and barbershops
BUSINESS TYPE & QUANTITY
0 100 200 400 ft
HOURS OF OPERATION
morning afternoon evening night
vacant non-NBD
FILLING IN THE GAPS
NBD lacks a balance of businesses - both in types and hours.
Succes of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income.
Lack of recreation and kid-friendly spaces.
More restaurants would complement existing clubs and bars to activate NBD for longer period.
Opportunities to partner for programming exist (ie. with daycares, high school, gyms).
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ACCESS & MOVEMENT
Save-a-Lot
Roselawn Park
Woodward H.S.
French Park & Amberley Green
Kroger (Vine St.)
to Reading
to Saint Bernard & downtown
Rout
e 43
consistent landscaping
well-functioning crosswalk
intact building form
little landscaping
large, missing form
wide intersection
four-lane, fast moving road
large setbacks
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I low-density building form
A
G GB
C
FH
Section/Reading; east
E
GD
HI
Reading; looking north
E
G
I
Reading/Northwood; southwest
E
GHI
I
Reading/Northwood; south
0 500 1,000 2,000 ft
LEAVING THE NBD(mode by speed)
STREET ELEMENTS: MAP
no parkingon street parking
crosswalk
pedestrian experience (in relation to tra�c)
STREET ELEMENTS: PHOTOS
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Save-a-Lot
Roselawn Park
Woodward H.S.
French Park & Amberley Green
Kroger (Vine St.)
to Reading
to Saint Bernard & downtown
Rout
e 43
consistent landscaping
well-functioning crosswalk
intact building form
little landscaping
large, missing form
wide intersection
four-lane, fast moving road
large setbacks
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I low-density building form
A
G GB
C
FH
Section/Reading; east
E
GD
HI
Reading; looking north
E
G
I
Reading/Northwood; southwest
E
GHI
I
Reading/Northwood; south
0 500 1,000 2,000 ft
LEAVING THE NBD(mode by speed)
STREET ELEMENTS: MAP
no parkingon street parking
crosswalk
pedestrian experience (in relation to tra�c)
STREET ELEMENTS: PHOTOS
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Some crosswalks work well; however, busy roads, lack of buffers, setbacks, and vacant lots create a mediocre pedestrian experience.
Essentials and amenities, such as grocers and parks, are difficult to reac without a car.
Bike infrastructure could ease and encourage bike use and access to non-walkable locations.
On street parking, increased landscaping, and enhanced crosswalks would improve walkability.
New development should use small setbacks and 1-2 stories to develop business corridor while reflecting neighborhood character.
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2 mi
1 mi
0 1 2 3 mi
public public school
grocer community center
private
site
RECREATION & FOOD AREA INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS
library
vs. indicates potential impact
daycare school social service
RESOURCES
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2 mi
1 mi
0 1 2 3 mi
public public school
grocer community center
private
site
RECREATION & FOOD AREA INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS
library
vs. indicates potential impact
daycare school social service
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Some crosswalks work well; however, busy roads, lack of buffers, setbacks, and vacant lots create a mediocre pedestrian experience.
Essentials and amenities, such as grocers and parks, are difficult to reac without a car.
Bike infrastructure could ease and encourage bike use and access to non-walkable locations.
On street parking, increased landscaping, and enhanced crosswalks would improve walkability.
New development should use small setbacks and 1-2 stories to develop business corridor while reflecting neighborhood character.
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With the analysis as a foundation, a concept was developed that responded to identified needs and that was feasible given the neighborhoood context. Five proposals were developed: creating a recreation center and park, bringing in a small grocery store, concentrating the business district around the Section and Reading Intersection, maintaining a low density in the design, and improving the streetscape. The framework plan, which informed the final design, focuses on strengthening the business district so that it becomes relevant to residents’ daily life. Rather than
attempt to attract a new audience the business district should address needs of current residents. A vision was developed, stating that “filling in current gaps related to business and recreation will strengthen Roselawn. By concentrating the business district, expanding commercial options, creating social and recreational space, and improving the streetscape, the neighborhood business district will become more walkable and relevant to residents’ daily lives.”
CONCEPT
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Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
•
•
•
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•
•
•
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MARKET TAKEAWAYS
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Shaded path also o�ers seating
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Store is smaller than other options further
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Store o�ers produce, along with items found
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Plaza at NE corner o�ers seating for businesses
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Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
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Playground provides activity space for younger children
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MARKET TAKEAWAYS PROPOSALS
Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Store is smaller than other options further
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Store o�ers produce, along with items found
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Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
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Small buildings re�ect existing scale and provide sustainable amount of commercial space
Playground provides activity space for younger children
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PROPOSALS PRECEDENTS
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Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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MARKET TAKEAWAYS
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Low-density design
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PROPOSALS PRECEDENTS
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Store o�ers produce, along with items found
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Plaza at NE corner o�ers seating for businesses
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Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
on-street parking
Small buildings re�ect existing scale and provide sustainable amount of commercial space
Playground provides activity space for younger children
PROPOSALS
Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
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•
•
•
•
•
•
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MARKET TAKEAWAYS
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Seasonal outdoor pool complements
indoor lap pool
Shaded path also o�ers seating
Shelter house provides free gathering space
Store is smaller than other options further
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Store o�ers produce, along with items found
at competing stores
Plaza at NE corner o�ers seating for businesses
fronting the space
Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
on-street parking
Small buildings re�ect existing scale and provide sustainable amount of commercial space
Playground provides activity space for younger children
Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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MARKET TAKEAWAYS
Recreation center & park
Small grocer
Low-density design
Concentrate businesses
Streetscape improvements
1
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PROPOSALS PRECEDENTS
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Seasonal outdoor pool complements
indoor lap pool
Shaded path also o�ers seating
Shelter house provides free gathering space
Store is smaller than other options further
from NBD
Store o�ers produce, along with items found
at competing stores
Plaza at NE corner o�ers seating for businesses
fronting the space
Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
on-street parking
Small buildings re�ect existing scale and provide sustainable amount of commercial space
Playground provides activity space for younger children
Imbalance in types of businesses
High concentration of salons and barbershops could indicate disposable income
Conversely, median income is low
Most residents are kids or adults nearing retirement
Lack of kid friendly spaces
Mediocre pedestrian experience
Food and recreation hard to reach without a car
30% of households don’t have a car
Most commercial and residential structures are 1-2 stories
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MARKET TAKEAWAYS
Recreation center & park
Small grocer
Low-density design
Concentrate businesses
Streetscape improvements
1
2
3
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Seasonal outdoor pool complements
indoor lap pool
Shaded path also o�ers seating
Shelter house provides free gathering space
Store is smaller than other options further
from NBD
Store o�ers produce, along with items found
at competing stores
Plaza at NE corner o�ers seating for businesses
fronting the space
Sidewalks are tree-lined and bu�ered by
on-street parking
Small buildings re�ect existing scale and provide sustainable amount of commercial space
Playground provides activity space for younger children
single-family
concentrated streetscape improvements
1/4 mi walkable area
existing commercial area to strengthen
target residents/users
multi-family
commercial
industrial
0 600 1,200 2,400 ft
institutional(religious, education)
The final design developed for the Roselawn site relied heavily on quantitative data that was confirmed by qualitative analysis, namely personal observations from site visits and insights from meetings with the community stakeholder, Ron Mosley. The analysis of the site and Roselawn led to a proposal that aims to be a pragmatic and feasible solution for the community’s needs. The analysis section of this report details observations of the market more thoroughly; however, nine key findings can be identified. These findings are listed in the diagram to the right and led to the
five main design proposals. Ultimately, this plan seeks to create a business district that meets the daily needs of residents, particularly those within walking distance. Rather than attempt to create a destination neighborhood business district, such as Hyde Park or Over-the-Rhine, Roselawn’s strength is in its ability to serve its residents.
DESIGN
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RECREATION CENTER & PARK
Mt. Washington’s recreation center was used to guide the development of the recreation center in this proposal. At approximately 30,000 square feet, the Mt. Washington Recreation Center provides roughly eighty parking spots and offers an indoor pool, lounge, meeting room, gym, fitness center, walking track, kitchen, and computer lab as well as outdoor softball/baseball, soccer, and football fields and tennis courts. The proposed Roselawn recreation center will be situated on the northern end of the parcel, placed close to Reading Road. This placement allows for the tucking of a 53 spot parking lot (supplement by ?? on street spots) behind the building, the sharing of an existing driveway with Cinfed Credit Union, the connection to the residential street Miramar, and the improvement in walkability for those who will access the rec center through its Reading Rd. entrance. The rec center will offer an indoor lap pool, meeting spaces, kitchen, gym, and walking track. The park surrounding this recreation center will be roughly eight acres and will
offer a half mile trail loop, an outdoor pool with a pool house and changing rooms, a shelter house, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, and flexible lawn space. These uses were chosen to complement other amenities in the neighborhood. For example, formal football and baseball fields are accessible within one to two miles of the site. Informal games can be played on the flex lawn while more formal facilities can be found nearby. The creation of the rec center and park on this parcel will involve the demolition of an existing strip mall and will require a rezone from Commercial General (CG) to Parks and Recreation. Approximately 88,000 square feet of commercial space will be lost in the demolition of the Valley Center strip mall; however, roughly 55,000 square feet will be create between the northwest and northeast corners. This in combination with vacancies in existing buildings, such as in Roselawn Center and other building along Reading across from the park, will offer ample space for relocations to occur.
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pool house
outdoor pool
shelter house
lawn
recreation center
basketball and tennis courts
playground
1/2 mi trail
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NORTHWEST CORNER
Pushing businesses that existed in the strip mall south toward the Section and Reading intersection, the northwest corner will include commercial and office uses. At the north end of the corner, an existing gas station will be converted to a United Dairy Farmers (UDF) style gas station so as to encourage more pedestrian use. This will involve a physical reconfiguration that will situate the building closer to the street. Adjacent to this gas station will be a daycare, which will be occupied by the YMCA daycare currently in the Valley Center strip mall. A backyard will be provided to the daycare, which requires the demolition of several homes on Griffin. Adjacent to the daycare’s
south side will be two commercial buildings (4,000 sq. ft. and 7,800 sq. ft. from north to south) that will house relocations from the strip mall, specifically the Cheviot Savings Bank, as well as a dry cleaners, which will be a new business. Finally, a doctor’s office and café-like restaurant will exist in a fourth building (5,900 sq. ft.) that fronts on Section Rd. Behind this development there will be a forty-six spot parking lot, which has access to the main streets through a walkway in between the daycare and the 4,000 sq. ft. commercial building. This parking lot will be supplemented by seventeen on-street spots along Reading and five spots along Section.
NORTHEAST CORNER
The existing bar and barbershop at the north end of the northeast corner will remain as both businesses seem to be thriving and the existing building offers some architectural and age diversity to the proposal. Adjacent to this existing corner building will be a 4,600 sq. ft. grocer, modeled off of a Cleveland, OH chain, Constantino’s. While smaller than current options - Save-a-Lot (5 minute drive; 15 minute walk) and Kroger (5 minute drive; 35 minute walk) - this grocer will offer similar products, including produce, and is more easily accessible to residents. A 7,100 square foot commercial building next to this grocery will house two retail shops and a pharmacy, all of which are relocations from the strip mall. A 13,300 square foot
commercial building will wrap the corner at Section and Reading and will include a 2,000 sq. ft. plaza space. A restaurant will occupy the unit fronting this space in order to offer outdoor seating. Retail shops will occupy remaining units. Finally, an existing post office and its building will remain east of this 13,300 sq. ft. commercial building to provide historical diversity. A ninety-four space parking lot will exist behind these buildings and will connect to the street through walkways between the grocer and 7,100 sq. ft. building and the post office and 13,300 sq. ft. building. Fourteen on-street spots along Reading and nine on-street spots along Section will supplement this lot.
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SOUTHEAST CORNER
Roselawn Center, the u-shaped building that currently exists on the southeast corner of Section and Reading, will remain; however, it’s approximately five vacant units will be occupied by businesses relocating from the strip mall. A sixty-five spot parking lot exists behind this building. Eight in-street spots along Section and five spots along Reading supplement this lot.
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SOUTHWEST CORNER
The final corner of the Section and Reading intersection will offer new residential options. Three four-unit apartment buildings will front Section. One parking spot per unit - twelve in total - will be provided in garages behind the buildings. Should the data that indicated 30% of households don’t have a car hold true, only eight spots will be needed. This would allow for several units to have more than one car. Additionally, eight on-street spots - four on Section and four on Reading
- will offer more parking. These parcels will involve a rezoning from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Multi-Family 0.7 (RM 0.7) so as to increase density. South of the apartment buildings, two single-family homes will front Shenandoah. A one-car garage will be supplemented by a driveway that offers an additional parking spot. These parcels will require a rezone from CG to Single-Family 2 (SF-2).
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to the streetscape in the concentrated area around the Section and Reading intersection as well as along the park and recreation center will include lining streets with trees, adding additional crosswalks, providing bike racks, and encouraging on-street parking to act as a buffer and traffic calming tool. Not only will these improvements enhance the pedestrian experience and calm traffic, but they will also unify the area, making it feel like a seamless district.
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tree-lined streets
on-street parking along Reading and Section
crosswalks
bike racks present along street
HISTORY (p. 6-7)
CAGIS“Cincinnati, a Guide to the Queen City and Its Neighbors”Cincinnati-Transit.net“Jewish Community Leaves Roselawn Behind” (Enquirer)Plan Cincinnati
CENSUS DATA (p. 8-9)
CAGIScincinnati-oh.govGoogleMapsU.S. Census Bureau FactFinder
BUSINESS INVENTORY (p. 10-11)
CAGISGoogleMaps
ACCESS & MOVEMENT (p. 12-13)
CAGISGoogleMaps
RESOURCES (p. 14-15)
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DATA SOURCES
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CONEPT (p. 16)
1. Top - www.land-studio.org/files/projects/header/canzonerec2.jpg
2. Second - www.rochester.edu/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fea-con-stantinos.jpg
3. Third - www.google.com/maps/@37.8770897,-122.2690024,3a,75y,194.54h,70.9t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s1vcjh9z2mZ4QEfefVeM8TQ!2e0!5s20110401T000000!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
4. Bottom - www.taylor-pr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01_RCHS_GrandPark_Playground_Simmons_IMG_4655A4.jpg
PRECEDENTS (p. 19)
1. Seasonal outdoor pool - www.cityofsapulpa.net/ImageRepository/Document?docu-mentID=419
2. Shaded path - upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/P1110699_Paris_XIV_parc_Montsouris_all%C3%A9e_de_la_Vanne_rwk.JPG
3. Shelter house - www.land-studio.org/files/projects/header/canzonerec2.jpg
4. Playground - www.taylor-pr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01_RCHS_Grand-Park_Playground_Simmons_IMG_4655A4.jpg
5. Grocery store (left) - observer.case.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_25872.jpg
6. Grocery store (right) - www.rochester.edu/newscenter/wp-content/up-loads/2016/02/fea-constantinos.jpg
7. Plaza - http://files.ctctcdn.com/ef5de794001/2b7b663f-ca1e-42d5-adf8-3fce58945441.jpg
8. Sidewalks - www.google.com/maps/@37.8770897,-122.2690024,3a,75y,194.54h,70.9t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s1vcjh9z2mZ4QEfefVeM8TQ!2e0!5s20110401T000000!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
9. Small buildings - www.google.com/maps/@37.8770897,-122.2690024,3a,75y,194.54h,70.9t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s1vcjh9z2mZ4QEfefVeM8TQ!2e0!5s20110401T000000!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
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