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EcoVillage
January 2012
Community Design Charrette Report
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Prepared for the
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization6516 Detroit AvenueCleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 961-4242
and
Councilman Matt Zone6501 Detroit AvenueCleveland, OH44102(216) 939-1717
by
Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Kent State University1309 Euclid AvenueCleveland, Ohio 44115(216) 357-3434
January 2012
CLEVELAND
URBAN DESIGN
COLLABORATIVE
KENT STATE
UNIVERSITY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The design team would like to especiallythank Sister Anne Maline, Principal of MetroCatholic Parish School located in the EcoVillageneighborhood for graciously hosting two publicmeetings at the school campus.
The design team was very fortunate to be joinedby Ball State University Urban Design InstructorBruce Race and his students in the Master ofUrban Design studio, Jeremy, Mark, Craig, Trevor,Selim, Brian, Tyler and Abdullah.
The Community Design Charrette course wasled by the Kent State CUDCs David Jurca, TerrySchwarz, Sagree Sharma, Gauri Torgalkar andSteve Rugare. The majority of the charrette design
team included Kent State CUDC graduate studentsJulie Whyte, Krysta Pesarchick, Nicole Kaptur,Amadeus Escudero, Arthur Schmidt IV, ChristopherRamlow, George Bartiluca, Jordan Wewer, NtiAwakessien and Kent State Architecture Studiesstudents Joseph Palmieri and Nathan Hooks.
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
What is a charrette? ........................................................................ 6
Charrette overview ...........................................................................7
Charrette public meeting schedule .................................................9
2 SITE STUDY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
EcoVillage Location ........................................................................10
EcoVillage History ...........................................................................11
Existing Conditions .........................................................................12
3 ECOVILLAGE DESIGN PROPOSALS
Identity and Wayfinding .................................................................. 20
Rapid Station District ..................................................................... 42
EcoARC (Ecological Agrarian Resource Center) .......................... 44
Lorain Avenue ................................................................................ 46
Madison Avenue Bridge ................................................................. 52
W. 65th Street Eco-Art Corridor .................................................... 54
4 SHORT TERM ACTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES.....................................66
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1 INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A CHARRETTE?
First of all, you may be wondering, Whatexactly is a charrette? A charrette [SHUH-
RET] is an intensive, participatory process
that brings together a variety of community
stakeholders to observe and share ideas
about their community. Its important to
emphasize that a charrette is an accelerated
collaborativesession in which designers
work with community members and serves
as a way of quicklygenerating design ideaswhile integrating the aptitudes and interests
of a diversegroup of people. Think of it as an
interactive, dynamic brainstorming session to
reach a consensus on a v ision for the future.
A charrette is a process for generating urban
design proposals that matter to people.
Like most design processes, the EcoVillage
charrette followed an iterative process,where ideas follow a series of development
stages, then the stages are repeated
(see Fig. 1). The charrette process began
with preliminary neighborhood Research
conducted by graduate students in the
Community Development Process course
GREEN AND REStorative urban designs becomesustainable solutions only when they arecomplimented by a self-organizing human
or social system of stewardship. or in otherwords, when they matter to people.
- Erika S. Svendsen, U.S. Forest Service, Northern Research Staon
Research
Review
Create
Reflect
Fig. 1The iterative
design process
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at Kent States Cleveland Urban Design
Collaborative (CUDC), taught by Terry Schwarz.
The preliminary information assembled by
the students, including demographic data,
site maps and case studies, was presented
to the public for Reviewduring the first day
of the charrette on Saturday, October 22nd,
2011. Feedback from the public meeting and
subsequent stakeholder work sessions was
used by the design team to Createnew drawings
and design priorities to guide the remainder of
the charrette process. Students and instructors
then took time to Reflecton the design ideas
and identified a list of preliminary concepts
in need of further Research. The researched
concepts were again presented to the public
for Reviewduring scheduled sessions at a local
school and a neighborhood coffee shop. In this
way, the charrette process repeats the stages
of design development, producing increasing
levels of refinement based on public input.
CHARRETTE OVERVIEW
The Kent State Cleveland Urban Design
Collaborative conducts a community design
charrette course once a year, typically held
early in the fall semester. The location selected
for the charrette always changes, but typically
focuses on a Northeast Ohio neighborhood,
which presents a clear and interesting urban
design issue for the CUDCs graduate students
and staff to tackle. The charrette course is
a wonderful opportunity for graduate urban
design students to gain real-world experience
by working closely with CUDC staff and
engaging directly with community residents.
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The Cleveland EcoVillage was selected by the
CUDC as the site for the 2011 fall semester
charrette, because the location presented
several compelling urban design questions
related to green infrastructure, neighborhoodidentity, transit oriented development and
design as a means to build social capital .
Several development projects were also
recently initiated in the area, so the charrette
was an opportunity to connect the projects. The
EcoVillage had also just reached its 10 year
anniversary, so the time seemed right to assess
what worked in the past and engage the public
to craft a shared vision moving forward.
Fig. 2The first public meeting for the EcoVillage charrette held at Metro Catholic Parish School.
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CHARRETTE PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 22, 2011
10am - 12pm Community Mtg. #1
Discussion
Next Steps
12 - 1:30pm Working Lunch
Review stakeholder feedback
7 - 8pm Community Review Session #1
Present preliminary ideas
Sunday, October 23, 2011
10am - 8pm Work Session at CUDC
4 - 5:30pm Community Review Session
Stakeholder review session
Monday, October 24, 2011
9am - 5pm Work Session at CUDC
Prepare final presentation
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
7 - 8:30pm Final Community Meeting
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2 SITE STUDY AND EXISTING CONDITION S
ECOVILLAGE LOCATION
EcoVillage is located on Clevelands near westside, in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. Theboundaries of the Cleveland EcoVillage are basedon a 5 minute walking radius from the RTA RapidStation, located at the center of the neighborhood(Fig. 3). The EcoVillage street borders are generallyrecognized as Franklin Blvd. to the north, W. 65thSt. to the west, I-90 to the south and W. 52nd St. tothe east. The rapid station is roughly 2 miles westof downtown Cleveland and half a mile south fromthe center of the Gordon Square Arts District.
Fig. 3Orange circle indicates a 1/4 mile radius surrounding the
W. 65th St. rapid station, referred to as EcoVillage.
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ECOVILLAGE HISTORY
To develop a model urban village
that will realize the potential of urban
life in the most ecological way possible.- The goal of the EcoVillage, extracted from ClevelandsEcoVillage: Green and Affordable Housing Through a
Network Allianceby Wendy A. Kellogg and W. Dennis
Keating
The Cleveland EcoVillage was established througha partnership involving nonprofit organizations, theCity of Cleveland, the Greater Cleveland RegionalTransit Authority (RTA), private developers andneighborhood residents. In 1997, a communityworkshop was conducted with area residentsto envision the future of the quarter mile radiussurrounding the W. 65th rapid station and based onthe feedback, a conceptual plan was developed byCity Architecture. Over the last 10 years, EcoVillagehas welcomed a new rapid station, 24 energyefficient homes, several community gardens, theGordon Square Farmers Market and the recentlybegun renovation of the Michael Zone RecereationCenter Sustainable Greenspace.
Cleveland EcoVillage is recognized as an urbandemonstration project with a focus on four areasof sustainability: green building, transit orienteddevelopment, urban agriculture and societalinterdependence (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4(above) Entrance to the W. 65th RTA Rapid
Station. (below) Pear Avenue is an attractive brick
paved street providing east-west access through
EcoVillage.
An EcoVillage is a community of people creating a way of living that sustains healthy ecologicalrelationships. Current living patterns that consume vast quantities of resources and disregard
the creation of waste have tremendous ecological, social, and economic cost. The worldwide
EcoVillage movement offers an alternative model that strives to replace consumption and waste
with preservation and regeneration. To undertake an urban EcoVillage, there must be a faith in the
idea that cities can be good for humans and good for the earth.
-from Detroit-Shoreway EcoVillage website | http://www.dscdo.org/ecovillage.aspx
WHAT IS AN ECOVILLAGE?
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Since the establishment of the ClevelandEcoVillage more than 10 years ago, the W. 65thSt. rapid station remains the central asset for thecommunity. The public transit ridership rates forthe EcoVillage area (10.6%) are actually lower thanaverage for Cleveland (12%). Although ridershiprates at the rapid station are not as high asdesired, RTA expects to increase the frequency
of rapid stops along the Red Line as ridershiprates have shown improvement. The station is anattractive structure and distinctive neighborhoodamenity, but is rather hidden from W. 65th Street,the areas main north-south arterial.
During the neighborhood walking tour takenby the design team, several students observedresidents working together in community gardensor maintaining their own vegetable gardens.
These observations underscore the communitysstated interest in urban agriculture and societalinterdependence.
The demographics of the community have shownnotable changes between 2000 and 2010, basedon census figures. The overall population of thearea dropped from 52,108 residents to 45,014
Fig. 5The four focus areas of the Cleveland EcoVillage
Green BuildingTransit Oriented
Development
Urban AgricultureSocietal
Interdependence
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residents in 10 years. Perhaps the most strikingfigure is the increase in the percentage ofresidents between 6-18 years of age, which wasonly 11.9% in 2000 and nearly doubled to 22.5% in2010. This percentage and real number increase
in young residents may signal a need to expandopportunities for youth engagement.
The percentage of renters increased from 60.75%to 66.1% and the percentage of owner occupied fellcommensurately from 39.3% to 33.9%. Althoughthe number of home owners fell, the vacancy ratesalso dropped in the area from 11.9% to 7.9%.
Examples of resident-led neighborhood
improvements were visible throughout EcoVillage,from lush native planting tree lawns to colorfullypainted murals. Many of the proposals shown laterin the report were inspired by this DIY ethic, whichmay turn out to be a critical factor in EcoVillagesfuture success.Fig. 6A horse-drawn carriage awaits a newly married
couple outside St. Colmans Church on W. 65th St.
Fig. 7Shared backyards at the EcoVillage Townhomes
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Fig. 7The site analysis diagram provided the overarching framework for design proposals.
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The existing conditions assessment of the
neighborhood conducted immediately after the
first public meeting focused on mapping the
primary ecological systems in the area. These
layers of ecological systems included watershed
boundaries, tree canopy, topography, soil type
and green space networks. The site analysis
diagram (Fig. X) developed by adding multiple
layers of information, ultimately produced a
conceptual framework for the design proposals.
The following general recommendations were
derived from the ecological systems analysis:
The headwaters area (Fig. X) shown in orange
indicates the high elevation points in the
watershed, where rainwater starts its journey
downhill to the lake. Broadleaf vegetation
and tree canopy should be focused in the
headwaters area to maximize stormwater
absorption.
North/south streets have limited tree canopy
(Fig. X) because of power lines, therefore plans
should prioritize ground-level bioretention
on W. 65th Street, W. 58th Street and W. 54th
Street.
East/west streets slope away from W. 58th
Street, which coincides with the areas
geographic ridgeline, therefore plans should
focus broad leaf tree planting on these streets
and adjacent lots to restore urban canopy.
RTA rapid corridor creates natural habitat and
needed experience of wilderness, therefore
plans should address the rail line area as a
riparian corridor and increase opportunities
for human engagement.
Fig. 8 The headwaters area runs through a
significant portion of the EcoVillage.
Fig. 9W. 58th St. is the highpoint, or ridgeline,
of the area, which means water sheets east and
west along perpendicular streets.
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
At the first public meeting, all attendees were givencomment cards to share their priorities for thedesign process. Residents were given opportunities
to stand up and speak during the public meeting,but the comment cards gave people another optionfor sharing their thoughts with the design team.All the cards were collected and read, then themost frequently mentioned ideas were assembledtogether and distilled into six main priorities.
The most common desire can be articulated as,Enhance the EcoVillage Identity and Craft theExperience. This comment referred to the need to
address the perceptions of both residents and non-residents.
Many attendees also expressed a need for a widerrange of uses in the mostly residential EcoVillagearea. More retail and food options were on top ofthe list.
Residents felt that a great deal of creativity exists
in the neighborhood, but the outlets for expressingones creativity are somewhat limited. Morelocations for residents to create or display art wasdesired.
Attendees felt it was important to encourage asense of ownership in the neighborhood, not onlyin a literal sense by increasing the percentageof home ownership, but also by creating moreopportunities for all residents to be activelyengaged in making a EcoVillage a better place.
Temporary use projects and special events wereseen as exciting and impactful ways to catalyzelong-term neighborhood vitality.
Comments also centered on the issue of inclusivityof all EcoVillage residents and to surrounding areas.
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Fig. 10The 6 main priorities submitted on comment cards by public meeting attendees.
Enhance the EcoVillage Identity and Experience
- For residents and non-residents
Greater mix of uses in EcoVillage.
- More retail
- Food options
More creative outlets (places) throughout
the neighborhood.
Encourage sense of ownership.
- Home ownership
- Cultivate stewardship
Activate the neighborhood with events and
temporary uses.
Strengthen inclusive connections.
- Within EcoVillage
- To surroundings areas
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Fig. 11During the second public meeting,
attendees were asked to write a desired Weekday
Activity, Weekend Activity or Special Event on
a heart-shaped sticky note and place it on the
map. A green arrow sticky note was used to mark
locations of existing activities and events.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
In addtion to the comment cards, public meetingattendees were also given an opportunity to providefeedback by writing their ideas on sticky notes
and placing them on a map of the neighborhood.Attendees were asked to indicate both existing anddesired locations for Weekday Activities, WeekendActivities and Special Events. Although there areclearly more existing activities and events in theneighborhood than the ones indicated below, thefollowing list captures the wide range of creativeplace-based ideas desired by the public:
Weekday Activities
Existing
1. Franklin Blvd Canning Guild | Franklin Blvd
2. Hispanic Soccer Leagues | Zone Rec Center
Desired
1. Greening the campus of Gallagher School | W.65th and Franklin Blvd
Generational Greening education as part of thegreen development
3. Art/Music Center (for kids and adults) | W 65thvacant building
4. St. Stephens Tours | St. Stephens Church
5. Food Trucks | Along W. 65th near Lorain Ave.
6. Trolley rides connecting W. 65th St. and W. 25thSt along Lorain Ave.
7. Bike tours to Edgewater Park
Weekend Activities
Existing
1. Neighbors greening the planter | GallagherSchool
2. Cleveland Fruit Share (neighborhood fruit treepicking) | Fir Ave and others
3. Gordon Square Farmers Market | W. 65th and W.Clinton
DESIRED
CURRENT
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Desired
1. Chicken Graffiti | Madison Ave Bridge
2. Madison Ave. Bridge Party | Madison Ave Bridge
3. Bird Watching Walks | RTA corridor valley
4. Music in the Park | Zone Rec Center5. Goat grazing | Between Beverly Ct and Rail
corridor
6. Flower Planting Day | W 58th and Lorain Ave
7. Native tree planting and invasive plant removal |Along I-90 at Zone Rec
Special Events
Existing
1. Fourth of July craziness | Little Italy
2. Gordon Square Arts District Day | GordonSquare, June
3. W. 78th St. Galleries | 3rd Fridays
4. Chef in the Garden Event | Ithaca Ct Garden
Desired
1. Day of the Dead Event | Fir Ave Cemetery
2. Market Garden | Madison Bridge
3. Pear Fair (with twinkle lights) | Pear Ave
4. Goat Petting Zoo | Beverly Ct
5. EcoVillage Annual Locavore Dinner | Ithaca Ct.Garden
6. Annual Eco Fair (fun activities, low techsolutions, etc.) | Zone Rec Center
7. Sunday Potluck in the Garden | Ithaca Ct Garden
8. EcoVillage Prom/Party | RTA Station
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ecological
- Food cyle within
the bioregion- Energy production
- Water management
3 ECOVILLAGE DESI GN PROPOSALS
WHY?
WHo?
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WHY?
WHAT? WHo?
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REFINE
DESIGN PROPOSAL
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IMPLEMENTATION
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- institutions
- businesses
- residents
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- Supporting local
businesses- Encouraging
investment
- design intervention (temporary or permanent)
- design guidelines
- incentives
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Fig. 12The four questions constantly asked
during the design proposal generation process
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Based on the feedback from the public meetingsand information gathered during the site visit,the design team developed proposals to addressshort and long term needs of the neighborhood.The design proposals were developed through a
constant process of asking four critical questions: What is the design proposal?
Why is the design proposal important?
Who needs to be involved?
How will the proposal be implemented?
The following design proposals include adescription of the project (What?) and alsopresent responses to the three additional, and
equally important, questions: Why?, Who? andHow? The intention of the report is to support theactions of various change agents working in theneighborhood by providing a shared vision, whichalso includes a roadmap for implementation.
Fig. 13Design team members work with local residents to refine design proposals
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Fig. 14A variety of options for improving individual lots to
increase ecological functioning and neighborhood identity
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IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING
A set of improvements homeowners can maketo their own properties, which can collectivelycreate a strong ecologically grounded identity for
EcoVillage.
A significant portion of the feedback received fromthe comment cards filled out during the publicmeetings referred to a need to create a strongersense of identity for EcoVillage. Not only arevisitors to the area unfamiliar with the EcoVillageslocation, but many residents living within theEcoVillage boundaries are not aware of theirneighborhoods unique designation.
In order to promote a sense of identity thatgoes beyond logos and graphics, the Lot-ScaleStrategies form a kit-of-parts, or catalogue, ofindividual residential property scale projects thatcan express an ecological identity and also serveimportant ecological functions. Engaging residentsin the process of identity creation will increaseneighborhood cohesion and long term stewardship.
Some interventions can be coordinated by DetroitShoreway Community Development Organization inpartnership with local block clubs, but ultimatelythe projects will be implemented by propertyowners.
A pamphlet containing a variety of ecologicalproperty improvements can be created anddistributed in the neighborhood, similar to theReImagining A More Sustainable Cleveland Vacant
Land Re-Use Pattern Book, providing residentswith a set of strategic interventions they canimplement themselves. The pamphlet may alsoexplain underlying sustainable principles andgoals, highlight distinct neighborhood features,and can be used as a marketing tool to attract newresidents.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
Lot-ScaleStrategies
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Fig. 15A matrix of strategies for enhancing ecological
functioning and the EcoVillage identity at the scale of a city block
Fig. 16Possible vision for a block-level strategy that
integrates multiple layers of ecological functioning
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IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING
Individual-Scale Strategies can be combined intoBlock-Scale Strategies creating economies ofscale and greater ecological benefit. The proposals
require a relatively large parcel or coordinationbetween property owners. Multiple ecologicalsystems such as stormwater management, wildlifehabitat, waste processing and food production canbe made visible, providing a unique and educationalenvironment for residents and visitors.
Residents emphasized the need for a strongerEcoVillage identity at the public meetings. Apowerful and meaningful identity can be expressedin the neighborhood by designing interventions thatare highly visible, but also ecologically functional.EcoVillage needs sustainable improvements and anenhanced identity. Why not combine the two?
The interventions may be coordinated by DetroitShoreway Community Development Organizationin partnership with local block clubs. The leadagent depends on the specific property, which
may include homeowners, businesses and the Cityor County land bank. Possible funding sourcesinclude: CDBG, NSP
A project may be initiated by a block club, propertyowner or local organization, including DSCDO.The implementation process can vary, as it will beinfluenced by the funding source for the project.A group of homeowners may collaborate togetherto create a shared geothermal well field or a large
scale raingarden may be created in collaborationwith the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
Block-ScaleStrategies
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TreesLightingBenchesGreen fencesImprove bricks
Before
Proposed
Fig. 17Transforming Alleys into Green
Infrastructure for Los Angeles
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IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING
EcoVillage boasts several red brick streets andalleys, which are perceived as important assets bylocal residents. Although the alleys are attractive,
the pedestrian and green infrastructure amenitiesalong the alleys could be significantly improved.These unique features of the neighborhood couldbenefit from following recommendations includedin the Green Alley Guidelines used in cities like LosAngeles and Chicago.
Some locations along the alleys are not drainingproperly after large storms and as a result retainpools of standing water. Storwater managmentis a critical issue for Cleveland and an Eco Alleysprogram may provide much needed assistance.The perception of safety can also be improved byincreasing pedestrian activity through additionallighting, benches and new plantings.
The improvements can be undertaken by individualproperty owners located adjacent to the alleys,such as tree planting, rain garden installation and
increased lighting. Some interventions may alsobe coordinated by Detroit Shoreway CommunityDevelopment Organization in partnership with theCity of Cleveland. Possible funding sources include:NEORSD, City of Cleveland, NSP
Cities like Los Angeles and Chicago have initiatedGreen Alley improvement projects by creating localhandbooks presenting potential enhancementprojects and outlining implementation steps.
The City of Cleveland may want to follow the leadof these cities and create its own Green Alleyhandbook. Local block clubs can also be organizedto develop improvement priorities for their area,followed by funding from the City of Cleveland.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
Eco Alleys
Fig. 18Transforming Alleys into Green
Infrastructure for Los Angeles
Fig. 19The Chicago Green Alley
Handbook
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Mature treesNative vegetationCurb bumpoutBannersRaised crosswalk
Existing
Proposed
Fig. 20Existing and proposed street
section of W. 54th Street
Fig. 21Examples of curb bumpouts from
Dublin, OH and Philadelphia, PA designed to
calm car traffic and absorb stormwater runoff.
Fig. 22Public benches painted by students in Toledo, OH.
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Bike signageFragrant treesNative plantingsBike sharrowsEcoVillage logoFlower basketsExisting
Proposed
Witch Hazel - attractive winter display, fruity
perfume, grows 12 high, yellow fall color
Sargent Crabapple - fragrant blossoms,
bright red fruits, very adaptable
Fig. 25 Fragrant trees
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IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING
In order to leverage the recent investment intorepaving W. 58th Street, the proposal incorporatesinterventions that would make this main north-
south corridor a primary bicycling route in theneighborhood. By introducing multisensory designelements, such as fragrant trees and hanging plantbaskets, W. 58th will become the street of choicefor bicyclists and pedestrians. The improvementscan extend from the intersection of W. 58th St. andLorain on the south to the intersection of W. 58thSt. and Detroit Ave. to the north.
The implementation of these strategies will helpcraft a unique and ecologically grounded identityfor W. 58th Street. As a main route throughthe neighborhood, the streets memorablecharacteristics will also serve to strengthen theidentity of EcoVillage as a whole. An innovativeidentity and wayfinding strategy built around multi-sensory design elements may also bring welcomeoutside attention to the EcoVillage area.
The interventions can be coordinated by DetroitShoreway Community Development Organizationin partnership with local block clubs. Possiblefunding sources include: The Congestion Mitigationand Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Cityof Cleveland, NSP
Planting of flowering trees in the tree lawns willneed to be coordinated with the City of Cleveland,as some species are discouraged, because of
potential destruction of pavement by tree roots.Hanging flower baskets and some tree plantingcan be implemented by property owners. Bikesharrows can be painted by the City of Cleveland,once approved.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
W. 58th Streetthe fragrant path
Fig. 28 Convenient store with large
parking lot at the intersection of W. 58th
St. and Lorain Ave.
Fig. 27 Intersection of W. 58th St. and
Franklin Blvd.
Fig. 26The Happy Dog creates an active
anchor on the north end of W. 58th St.
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Fig. 30Local business volunteers and neighborhood children build
and paint colorful birdhouses at Barretto Point Park in the Bronx, NY.
Fig. 29Rendering of proposed bird boxes installed along rapidcorridor near W. 65th Rapid Station platform
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IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING
Colorful bird boxes installed along the rapidcorridor and throughout the EcoVillageneighborhood.
The presence of the iconic bird boxes throughoutthe neighborhood will strengthen the geographicbounds of EcoVillage and make the neighborhoodknown for its support of bird habitats. Locatingthe boxes near the W. 65th St. rapid stationplatform will grab the attention of people ridingthe rapid line and reinforce the uniqueness ofthe the EcoVillage rapid stop. The bird boxes canalso make ideal projects for young local studentsto construct, which will encourage their sense ofstewardship when they see the bird boxes in theirneighborhood.
The interventions can be coordinated by DetroitShoreway Community Development Organizationin partnership with the Cleveland MetropolitanSchool District, other local schools and nearbyblock clubs. A knowledgeable biologist or birdexpert should be consulted prior to determining
the final bird box design in order to ensure theproper heights and design features for successfulbird nesting. Possible funding sources include:Neighborhood Connections, Educational andEnvironmental Grants
A bird expert should be consulted as a first step todetermine design guidelines for bird box heights,spacing and materials. The bird boxes may beimplemented in partnership with Cleveland Public
Art, in a similar process to the developmentof the Blue Birds project in the Edgewater Hillneighborhood (Fig. 31). Approvals will also berequired from property owners along the rapidline corridor and other desired locations in theneighborhood.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
Bird Boxes
Fig. 32EcoVillage residents
communicated their desire to have their
neighborhood known for its healthy bird
population
Fig. 31Blue bird sculpture located in
the Edgewater Hill neighborhood north
of EcoVillage.
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Fig. 34Greenhouse located on the
campus of Metro Catholic School
Fig. 35Artist Ana Garforth uses letters
made of moss to write poetry on blank walls
Fig. 33 Proposal showing green moss graffiti applied to the wallsalong the rapid corridor beneath the W. 65th St. bridge
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Graffiti isnt only applied with spray cans anymore.A growing international trend has been to createimages on urban walls using living moss. This
striking eco-art medium can be applied to theunderside of bridges and along the rapid corridor,creating a distinctive EcoVillage identity seenby rapid passengers travelling through theneighborhood.
The implementation of these strategies will helpbuild an EcoVillage image that is both easilyidentifiable to the general public as well as in tunewith the communities ecological principles. Theimplementation of moss graffiti is also very lowcost, which allows more residents to be involvedin the fun process of changing their environment.Applying the living graffiti on walls can also be agreat opportunity for groups of residents to buildshared experiences and strong social bonds.
The interventions can be undertaken by all(adventurous) EcoVillagers.
Ingredients: One or two clumps (about a smallhandful) of moss, 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 cups ofwater (or beer), 1/2 tsp. sugar, Corn syrupStep 1: Gather up as much moss as you can find orbuy.Step 2: Wash the moss to get as much soil out ofthe roots as possible.Step 3: Break the moss apart into manageablepieces and place in blender.
Step 4: Add the buttermilk/yogurt, water/beer andsugar. Blend the mixture until completely smooth.Youll want it to have a paint-like texture.Step 5: Use a paintbrush to apply the moss-paint tothe surface on which you wish your design to grow.Step 6: If possible, check back weekly to eitherspray the design with water (to encourage mossgrowth, especially if you live in a dry environment)or apply more moss-paint.
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Green Grafti
Fig. 37Moss graffiti in the shape ofanimals applied directly to a blank
plywood fence
Fig. 36Sample of sheet moss used in
moss graffiti projects
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Fig. 38 Proposal shows Lutheran Hospital Medical Offices
park at intersection of Franklin Blvd. and W. 65th St. with
new eco-benches containing EcoVillage logos, recycling
containers and additional trees to provide shade.
Fig. 39 Solar panel and EcoVillage logo embedded
in bench arm rest
Fig. 40 Bus shelter provides electrical outlet to
recharge cell phones for Vitamin Water ad campaign
Fig. 41 Bus shelters in San Francisco include rooftop solar panels,
which provide electrical source for wifi network
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Install benches and bus shelters throughout theneighborhood, which create a unique experiencefor users and reinforce the EcoVillage identity.
Benches may include an engraved EcoVillage logowith more information on the neighborhood. Busshelters in many other cities incorporate beneficialamenities such as solar panels, electrical outletsand even WiFi network connections.
The implementation of these strategies will helpbuild an EcoVillage image that is both easilyidentifiable to the general public as well as intune with the communities ecological principles.Benches and bus shelters are the main points ofcontact between most residents and their builtenvironment, so these elements provide importantopportunities to make more residents aware of theEcoVillage and its potential benefits.
The solar bus shelter installed by GCRTA at theintersection of Mayfield and Coventry Roadswas made possible by a $100,000 grant from
the Federal Transit Administration, completedin partnership with the City of Cleveland.Partnerships may also be created with localbusinesses or organizations to sponsor a bench orbus shelter. Acquisition of benches may need to becoordinated with the City of Cleveland and the busshelters will fall under the domain of GCRTA.
Additional site analysis will be necessary to identifyspecific locations best suited for new benches and
bus shelters. Local block clubs should be engagedto gather their priority locations. GCRTA will alsoneed to be consulted to determine suitable busshelter locations. The W. 65th St. TLCI begun in2011 may also provide additional information onappropriate bench and bus shelter locations.
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Eco Benches &
Bus Shelters
Fig. 42 Solar bus shelter recently
installed by RTA at intersection of
Mayfield and Coventry Roads
Fig. 43Exploded diagram of
Philadelphias Green Roof Bus Shelter
demonstration project
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Fig. 45 Arboretums, such as the
Lakeview Cemetery, commonly have
small signs located on trees providing the
name and species
Fig. 44 Cell phone tours provide a cost-effect means
for residents and visitors to take self guided tours of
important places. Signage can be located a points-of-
interest displaying a phone number to call, which plays
prerecorded information.
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Signage located on benches and at key EcoVillagepoints-of-interest to educate residents and visitors.Potential Eco-History Signage locations include
the W. 65th St. rapid station, the EcoVillageTownhomes and Zone Recreation CenterSustainable Greenspace. The Audio Tour signscan display a phone number and when dialed willplay a prerecoded history of the site or interestinginformation on the current sustainability feature.
Smaller tree tags can also be placed throughoutthe neighborhood on trees, informing passersby ofthe particular trees species. In this way, residentsand visitors can become better educated abouttheir neighborhood and connected to the naturalenvironment. Similar tree tags are often used intree arboretums, such as Lakeview Cemetery.
The eco-history signs, cell phone audio toursand tree tags are all relatively low cost methodsfor enhancing the identity of the EcoVillage andeducating people about their environment in aneasily accessible manner.
The eco-history signage and cell phone audiotours can be coordinated by Detroit ShorewayCommunity Development Organization inpartnership with local history organizations suchas CityProwl or Cleveland States Center for PublicHistory and Digital Humanities. Possible fundingsources include: Neighborhood Connections
A list of key points-of-interest can be developedby a volunteer group of EcoVillage residents, thensignage designed by local graphic design firm. Thesigns can be installed by the sign manufacturersor by a team of volunteers. Cell phone audiotour hosting can be provides by several servicecompanies, such as GuideByCell.com. An arboristshould be engaged to correctly identify the treespecies for the tree tags.
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Eco-HistorySignage
Fig. 47Tree info signs can be placed in
the ground or attached directly to the
Fig. 46Tree info signs can be placed in
the ground or attached directly to the
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Fig. 48 An individual property owner can have their own backyards certified aswildlife habitats, as well as churches, schools, public parks and businesses. An
entire community can become certified when a certain percentage of properties
within the area achieve Certified Wildlife Habitat status.
Fig. 49 Certified Wildlife Habitats provide various animals with the
four basic needs of food, water, cover and places to raise young.
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Obtain the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)sCommunity Habitat Certification for the EcoVillageneighborhood.
Currently, there is only one Community HabitatCertification in Ohio; the City of Dublin. BrooklynCentre has registered for certification in 2008,but has not yet received the designation. ACommunity Habitat Certification for the EcoVillageneighborhood is a relatively low cost, resident-driven way to express EcoVillages ecologicalvalues and raise its profile at the state and nationallevel. The certification process will also requirecommunity members to work together, cultivatingsocietal interdependence.
There doesnt appear to be a fee associatedwith certification. The certification process iscoordinated by a team of community volunteers,which will require some funds for printing costsand supplies for community workshops. DSCDOmay assist with initial coordination efforts, which
will then transfer to the volunteer team.
Certification will require the involvement ofindividual backyards, school grounds, public parks,community gardens, places of worship and localbusinesses. An individual property owner can havetheir yard designated as a Certified Wildlife Habitatby providing documentation to NWF showingprovisions on the property for four basic wildlifeneeds: food, water, cover and places to raise
young. Community level certification requires acertain percentage of properties within an area tobecome Certified Wildlife Habitats.
More information on the certification process isoutlined on NWF.orgs website at: http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Outdoor-Activities/Garden-for-Wildlife/Community-Habitats.aspx
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NWFCommunity
HabitatCertication
Fig. 50Sign indicates location of a
National Wildlife Federation Certified
Wildlife Habitat
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Fig. 51Full build out of the proposed transit
oriented development along Lorain Ave.
Adaptive reuseSolar panelsGreen roofs
Public green space1 story retail
2 story townhomes
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The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) proposesbuilding new housing units in close proximityto the rapid station, with new single story retail
located along Lorain Ave. This horizontal mixed-use development project is more modest thanprevious development proposals shown for the site,reflecting a more accurate account of the currentmarket demand. Although the proposal doesntshow as much development as past plans, thehousing density on the site still provides the densityneeded to make public transportation work.
15 units/acre is the minimum density requirementto be considered TOD. The full build out proposalfor the site places 24 units on just under an acre,for a density level of 26 units/acre. Althoughthe development site more than exceeds theminimum density level for TOD, the density ofthe surrounding neighborhood must be takeninto account, which is far below the TOD densitythreshold.
The EcoVillage was established in its current
location because of the rapid station. Since itsbeginning, the vision for EcoVillage included plansfor higher density development surrounding the W.65th rapid station. Residents also asked for newretail in the neighborhood, which could be locatedwithin this TOD project.
Coordination and land acquisition through DSCDO,with the involvement of local property and businessowners. Possible Funding Source: TLCI, NSP
The Rapid Station District proposal offers plansfor eco-friendly high density housing, streetscapeimprovements that connects RTA station withbusinesses on Lorain Avenue and the ZoneRecreation Center, as well as bridge improvementsthat connects the RTA station with Madison Ave.
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TransitOriented
Development
Fig. 53Images show a neighborhood in
Washington D.C. with a density of 21.8
units per acre
Fig. 52 Phase 1 development
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1. RTA station2. Community kitchen3. Community garden4. Compost facility5. Wildflower field
1. RTA stationThe rapid stationserves as ananchor andgateway for theEcoARC project.
Good soil is criticalfor urban farming.The compostfacility is locatedaway from nearbyhomes to minimizeodor exposure.
The existingcommunity gardenis complementedby a fruit orchardand surroundingEcoARC project.
The currentlyvacant home nearthe rapid stationis repurposed asa central meetingplace and workspace for value-added foodproduction.
4. Compost facility
6. Fruit orchard
7. Urban farm
2. Community kitchen
6. Fruit orchard7. Urban farm8. Living fence9. Solar panels
Fig. 54 Aerial rendering of the the proposed EcoARC project, following the north edge of the rapid corridor
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The EcoARC is an acronym for Ecological AgrarianResource Center. The EcoARC proposes to use themostly unused property along the north edge of the
rapid corridor between the W. 65th St. rapid stationand W. 58th St. for a cradle-to-cradle agriculturalproduction center. The project builds off of theexisting community garden located just west ofW. 58th St. and expands it to include the full cycleof food production, value added processing andcomposting. The steps in the food cycle are tiedtogether by a path winding through the EcoARCproject, which can be followed by students from thearea and from distant locations in order to learnabout urban agriculture. The EcoARC is a workingagriculture resource for the community and ahands-on educational facility.
The properties adjacent to the rapid and rail linesare often perceived as nuissance properties andhave become devalued, so a more productiveuse may be to devote this land to agriculturalproduction. The project will also be visible fromthe rapid line below, so the EcoARC can act like a
functional billboard advertising the neighborhoodsfocus on urban agriculture to passing transitriders. The path through the EcoARC also providesan additional means of connection from the rapidstation to the surrounding neighborhood. Theresources contained within the EcoARC can benefitother community gardens in the area as well asindividual gardeners in need of advice or to borrowa tool.
The EcoARC could be a partnership betweenDSCDO and an agriculturally focused organizationsuch as Ohio State Extension or Oberlin College.Property acquisition will require the involvement ofDSCDO or the City of Clevelands Land Bank.
Development process will depend on landownership status of the needed properties.
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EcoARCEcological
Agrarian
Resource
Center
Fig. 55 The EcoARC proposes converting
the currently vacant home adjacent to
the rapid entrance on Madison Ave. intoa Community Kitchen, creating local job
opportunities through value-added food
processing.
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Fig. 57 Examples of green living walls used in various climates
Rain garden
Living wallInformation kioskFig. 56 W. 54th St. gateway proposal
Improved crosswalks
Eco benches
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The concept proposes a new major gatewayinto EcoVillage at the intersection of W. 54th St.and Lorain Ave. Some of the main features of
the gateway include green facades, living walls,pedestrian enhancements and an informationkiosk. The gateway proposals aims to create alush, visually striking experience for all thosetravelling along Lorain Avenue into EcoVillage.
Green faades are made up of climbing plantseither growing directly on a wall or, more recently,specially designed supporting structures. The plantshoot system grows up the side of the buildingwhile being rooted in the ground. With a living wallthe modular panels are often made of stainlesssteel containers, geotextiles, irrigation systems, agrowing medium and vegetation.
Lorain Avenue is increasingly becoming a majorcorridor on Cleveland near west side and theintersection of W. 54th St. and Lorain Ave. is at thesoutheastern corner of EcoVillage. Residents at thepublic meetings articulated the lack of identity as a
primary concern for EcoVillage.
Living walls have been created in other citiesaround the world as public art masterpieces, sothe involvement of Cleveland Public Art may bedesirable. The unique visual qualities of livingwalls also lend themselves to use as major touristattractions, which may open up possibilities forcorporate sponsorship. PNC Bank created a livingwall in downtown Pittsburgh.
The streetscape improvements and informationkiosk will need to be coordinated with the City ofCleveland. Assistance with the rain garden may beprovided in part by NEORSD. Additional researchwill be required to determine the most costeffective and suitable option for the living wall.
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W. 54th St. &Lorain Ave.EcoVillages Green
Gateway
Fig. 59Even a relatively small living
wall intervention can make a big visual
impact
Fig. 58 A variety of living wall panel
options displayed together
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Trees in bumpoutsSolar street lightsCurb bumpoutsBannersWidened sidewalks
Existing
Proposed
Fig. 60Existing and proposed street
section of Lorain Avenue
Fig. 61 Examples of vegetated curb bumpouts
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The stretch between W. 54th St. and W. 61st St.along Lorain Ave. is a significant border andentry area into EcoVillage. This concept proposes
streetscape improvements along Lorain Ave.to make the area more pedestrian friendly andexpress a strong ecological identity, differentiatingthe EcoVillage portion of Lorain from the restof the corridor. Proposal elements include curbbumpouts with stormwater retention features,EcoVillage street banners, and widened sidewalksin a few suitable areas.
As one travels west along Lorain Ave. from OhioCity, there is very little indication that one hasarrived into the EcoVillage. The unique identityof the area should be extended from deep insidethe neighborhood out onto the street. Improvingthis stretch of the street for pedestrians will alsoenhance connectivity to Zone Rec and the rapidtransit station.
Streetscape improvements should be coordinated
with ODOT, the City of Cleveland and the currentTLCI study for W. 65th St.
Clarity is needed on the potential to extend thesidewalk along Lorain Ave. and interupt the flow ofoutside lane traffic with curb bumpouts. Althoughthe interventions would improve conditions forpedestrians, the current traffic counts for thestreet may restrict potential lane reductions.
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LorainStreetscapeW. 54 St. - W. 61 St.
Fig. 63Lorain Avenue was designated
as a Cleveland Landmark District and
placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1994.
Fig. 62Lorain Ave. existing streetscape
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Fig. 65Sketch rendering of the proposed wildflower prairie on the
currently vacant lot on the northeast corner of W. 58th St. and Lorain Ave.
W. 58thSt.
Future retailWildflower prairieLiving fence
Fig. 64The areas colored in orange indicate proposed native plant wildflower
prairies, which can help to visually connect both sides of the bridge.
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The east and western sides of the Lorain Ave.bridge crossing over the train tracks can be visuallyreconnected through a relatively low cost planting
strategy using native species, creating a distinctivewildflower prairie.
The southeastern portion of EcoVillage, betweenW. 61st St. and W. 54th St. along Lorain Ave., iscurrently experienced as a fragmented seriesof intersections, rather than a cohesive gatewayexperience. Establishing a wildflower prairieacross the bridge and spilling into the vacant lotat the northeast corner of W. 58th and Lorain Ave.will create a unified corridor drawing pedestriansacross the bridge and into the neighborhood. Theprairie can also be used as a low cost holdingstrategy if development pressure returns andsomeone desires to build on the vacant lot.
Although native plants are relatively hardy andeasily broadcast, it is recommended that alandscape designer or plant expert is consulted
to determine the suitability of the site for plantpropagation. DSCDO may also coordinate with localblock clubs to enlist the help of volunteers duringsite preparation and seed broadcasting. PossibleFunding Source: Neighborhood Connections, NSP
After consulting with a native species plant expert,a more detailed plan should be drawn of thepathways through the prairie on the vacant lot onthe corner of W. 58th St. The wildflower prairie
and bridge living green fence may require ongoingmonitoring to ensure healthy growth and rootestablishment.
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Wildower
PrairieW. 54 St. - W. 61 St.
Fig. 68The native plant prairie can
extend across to both sides of the
bridge with vegetation growing on the
chain link fence.
Fig. 66 Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Fig. 67 The proposal aims to transform
the currently vacant lot at the
intersection of W. 58th St. and Lorain
Ave. into a native plant prairie with
pedestrian pathways..
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What is a woonerf you ask? A woonerf is astreet where pedestrians and cyclists have legalpriority over motorists. In other words, it is a
shared space incorporating design features thatencourage traffic calming. Woonerfs commonlyhave low speed limits, which are intended toimprove pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile safety.Woonerfs are much more common in Europeancountries, such as the Netherlands, which had over6,000 woonerfs by 1999.
The entrance to the rapid station from W. 65thSt. via Madison Ave. is quite hidden from thestreet and actually remains unknown to someneighborhood residents. The intent of this proposalis to pull the entrance of the rapid station nearthe Madison Ave. bridge all the way out to W. 65thSt., creating an inviting and pedestrian friendlyenvironment for potential transit riders. This shortstretch of Madison Ave. (between W. 65th St. andthe rapid station entrance) does not currently carrymuch traffic. It is only used by cars entering theSt. Colmans parking. Therefore, transforming the
street into a shared pedestrian/vehicular changewill not require a significant change in terms oftraffic speed.
Required coordination by DSCDO with new plansfor the Madison Ave. bridge renovation from theCity of Cleveland and discussions with St. ColmansChurch.
Implementation may be assisted by GCRTA, sincethe proposal intends to increase transit ridershipby making the rapid station more visible, attractiveand safer. The current repaving status of MadisonAve. should be investigated to see if there are nearterm plans for the street.
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Madison Ave.
Woonerfa friendly entry
Fig. 73Signage used to indicate
woonerf or shared pedestrian/vehicle
space
Fig. 71 Current entry to RTA Station on
Madison Ave. is hidden from W. 65th St.
Fig. 72 Entry stairway to RTA platform
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Fig. 74 W. 65th Street can serve as a connective spine
between the Gordon Square Arts District and EcoVillage
Fig. 75 Legend and diagram plan of Eco-Art Corridor interventions
including streetscape elements and building reuse projects.
Mural wall
Lighting/signageTrash/recyclingBus shelterBench/seatingPop-up art/eventsVacant developmentRe-program opportunities
Weekly farmers market
Variety of pop-up eventsMonthly artist showcase
Retail/officesLive-work artist residentialArt gallery w/ workshopsEco-friendly laundry servicesSustainable car washPocketpark w/ activities
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The main intention of the proposal is to strengthena mutually beneficial relationship between theGordon Square Arts District and EcoVillage by
creating an Eco-Art Corridor along W. 65th St.
The Eco-Art Corridor is comprised of multiplestreetscape elements, public art installations,adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, and specialevents programmed along the corridor (Fig. 75).
There appears to be a significant opportunity tobenefit both GSAD and EcoVillage by co-marketingthe two Detroit-Shoreway areas. Currently, there islittle evidence of the innovative projects happeninginside EcoVillage along the western border of W.65th St. The ecological elements of EcoVillagecould be pulled west onto W. 65th St. and the artsidentity of GSAD could extend further south alongW. 65th St. to Lorain Ave.
Block clubs located along the W. 65th Corridor canwork with DSCDO to identify short and long term
opportunities for implementation and additionalfunding sources.
DSCDO should coordinate with the TLCI study of W.65th to find opportunities for collaboration. Localartists residing in GSAD and EcoVillage could beengaged to develop interventions for the Eco-ArtsCorridor. Proposing the concept to local businessescould be beneficial strategy for developingsponsorships and building community support.
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GSAD -EcoVillage
Connection
Fig. 76 The Bar Bike (top, center) and
the Conference Bike (bottom) provide
fun, memorable and fossil fuel-free ways
to tour a neighborhood. The peddle-
powered tour route could connect the
Gordon Square Arts District to the W.
65th Rapid Station in EcoVillage.
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Fig. 78 Green roof bus shelter in Sheffield, England and Bovine Benches by UK artist Julia Lohmann.
Outdoor seatingEco bus sheltersTree lawn bioretentioEco public artLiving walls
Existing
Proposed
Fig. 77Existing and proposed street
section of W. 65th Street
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The Eco-Art Corridor can tell the story of thewater cycle as it flows downhill from the southernend at Denison Ave. to its northern destination at
Lake Erie. The public art elements selected canreinforce this compelling narrative in a variety offun and imaginative ways.
W.65th St. is the western edge of EcoVillageand is currently a main North-South transit andpedestrian artery that connects Lorain Ave. andthe Gordon Square Arts District (Detroit Ave).The streetscape currently has small pockets ofretail vacancy that can be re-appropriated asdestinations for residents. Art installations andecologically based interventions will be very visibleby car drivers and transit riders using this heavilyused corridor.
Local artists living in the GSAD, EcoVillage and therest of Cleveland. The project could be coordinatedthrough DSCDO, with support from collaboratingorganizations such as the NEORSD, Cleveland
Public Art and the City of Cleveland. PossibleFunding Source: Neighborhood Connections, NEAgrants, TLCI
The recently passed Green and Complete StreetsOrdinance in Cleveland requires 20% of a streetprojects budget to be used for complete andgreen street improvements, such as crosswalks,bike lanes and stormwater bioswales. Somestreetscape features can be maintained by
volunteers from local block clubs.
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Eco-ART
Streetscapea story lined street
Fig. 81Sculptures crafted from recycled
materials by local artist Charmaine
Spencer can be seen at her 78th Street
Studios gallery in the Gordon Square
Arts District.
Fig. 79Many of the tree lawns along W.65th Street are very wide, which are ideal
for stormwater bioretention cells.
Fig. 80Bioretention cell diagram
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Fig. 83 Historic photo shows students working in the Benjamin
Franklin Elementary School vegetable garden in 1933.
Fig. 84 Students show off the fruits (and vegetables)
of their labor at The Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, CA.
Fig. 82Rendering of proposed Gallagher School
vegetable garden and colorful public art fence
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Creation of a school garden on the southeastcorner of the Joseph M. Gallagher School property,with a colorful public art fence lining the edge of
the site along W. 65th St. and Bridge Avenue.
Schools are a major asset in any community, sothey should be celebrated and integrated closelyinto a neighborhood. The current border of theGallagher Schools property does not currentlycreate a strong urban edge, so the proposed fencewould enhance the pedestrian quality of the street.The proposed vegetable garden would providestudents with hands on learning about healthyeating and also tie the school into the EcoVillagesfocus area of urban agriculture. Engaging studentsearly with sustainability concepts with encouragetheir involvement throughout their lives.
The CMSD and the Gallagher Schools Principalwill have to be involved in decisions concerrningthe property. DSCDO may be able to coordinatemeetings between school officials and local
residents willing to help with the project.
The urban farming component may require theinvolvement of local agricultural organizationssuch as Ohio State University Extension to helpdefine the project needs and coordinate supplyprocurement. It is important to speak with schoolofficials to understand their future expansion plansand determine how a school garden fits into theirphysical and programming plans.
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GallagherSchool
Garden & Fence
Fig. 86Sculptures crafted from recycled
materials by local artist Charmaine
Spencer can be seen at her 78th Street
Studios gallery in the Gordon Square
Arts District.
Fig. 85Many of the tree lawns along W.
65th Street are very wide, which are ideal
for stormwater absorbing bioswales.
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Fig. 89Vacant buildings can be used as temporary art galleries
exhibiting the work of artists using reclaimed materials or
exploring ecological issues.
Fig. 88 Car parking spaces temporarily transformed into parks.
Fig. 90 Students show off the fruits (and vegetables) of
their labor at The Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, CA.
Fig. 87 Building facades and fences can be
used as temporary outdoor galleries to display
the work of local students and artists.
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A variety of temporary uses and special eventscan be programmed for the W. 65th St. Eco-Art Corridor to create excitement and catalyze
permanent activity in EcoVillage.
Permanent or long term uses may not currentlybe feasible for some building along W. 65th St., butcould perhaps support short term activation. Thesetermporary uses can drive interest to the area. Theevents could celebrate the multicultural characterof the neighborhood through ethnic festivals andfood-based events (Fig. 90).
Projects could be organized by individual residents,business owners or block clubs. DSCDO maysupport these actions through community-widecommunications channels. Food truck vendors,local barber shops and artists could be engagedto transform the corridor into an everchanginglandscape of Eco-Art creativity.
The implementation strategy varies depending onthe particular project. Some projects, such as thePear Fair (Fig. 91) can be organized by a block club,whereas larger festivals may require coordinationwith GSAD and other organizations.
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Temporary Useand Events
Fig. 91 Poster promoting the
Sacramento River Deltas famous
Bartlett Pear Harvest in Courtland, CA.
EcoVillages Pear Avenue could host its
own annual Pear Fair.
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Fig. 93GreenBusinessOwner.com outlines easy steps to become a Green Car Wash.
Fig. 92The car wash on W. 65th St. could turn into the EcoVillage Sustainable Car Wash.
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Fig. 96 Bike rack constructed withrecycled bicycle frames
Fig. 97 (Left above) Advertisements for SEPTA use living moss to
underscore the ecological benefits of public transportation.
Fig. 98(Left below) Solar lights can be placed in brick pathways
without the need for costly electrical connections.
Fig. 95Rendering shows proposed enhancements to the Madison Ave. entry to the rapid station using sculpted
vegetation, iconic recycling containers, bright signage and banners.
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W. 65TH STREET ECO-ART CORRIDOR
Improve the visibility of the W. 65th Rapid Stationentrance along Madison Ave. by providingvisually impactful signage and public art near
the intersection of Madison Ave. and W. 65thSt. Proposed elements include iconic recyclingcontainers, sculpted vegetation, bright signage andbanners.
The entry to the rapid station is somewhat hiddenfrom view and some residents perceive theapproach from W. 65th St. as feeling unsafe. Thepublic art interventions along the Eco-Art Corridorcould focus on rapid station related themes nearthe intersection of Madison Ave. and W. 65th St.
Some interventions could be provided by GCRTA,as the goal of the proposal is to increase transitridership and improve perception of safety forthe rapid station. Bike racks could be built andinstalled by local welding companies, such as RustBelt Welding or Blazing Saddle Cycles.
The initial step will be the creation of a public artmasterplan for the W. 65th St. Eco-Art Corridor.The diagram included in this report may beused as a starting point, but additional time willneed to be spent assessing the corridor anddeveloping intervention proposals for the entirelength. Specific design projects for the rapidstation entrance can then be refined, once theoverall framework for the corridor is established.Various elements of the streetscape plan may be
provided by different sources, such as bus sheltersfrom GCRTA, recyling receptacles from the Cityof Cleveland and bike racks from local advocacygroups.
WHY?
WHAT?
WHo?
how?
Rapid StationSignage and
Public Art
Fig. 99Iconic recycling containers made
from recycled materials at Crocker Park
in Westlake, OH
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4 Sho rt term actions an d cost estimates
The following list includes cost estimates fora portion of the EcoVillage Design Proposalsshown in the previous section, those whichhave the greatest potential for short-termimplementation. In keeping with the EcoVillageCharrettes main theme of building communitythrough environmental stewardship, the followingproposals provide many opportunities formembers of the community to collaborate duringthe planning, implementation and long-term
maintenance of the projects.
All cost estimates are rough calculations, based onpreliminary design ideas. Additional specificationsand research will be required for more accuratebudgeting purposes.
Cistern patio (1,000 gallon) $1,000
Tree planting (6 flowering tree) $200
Low mow lawn (2,000SF @ $0.12/SF) $240
Bird nest wall garden (5) 4 shrubs $300
Rain barrel $150
Rain garden (4,000SF)
Site demo/grading $1,000
Connect to surrounding houses $1,000
Trees, plants, fencing $6,000
TOTAL $8,000
Lot-Scale Strategies
Block-Scale Strategies
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Geothermal wells (2 homes) $42,000
Community garden (6,000SF)
Site demo/grading $2,000
Planting mixture and mulch $4,000 Rainbarrels (2 @ $150 each) $300
Irrigation (3,200SF @ $1.24SF) $5,000
Fence (200 @ $40/LF) $5,000
TOTAL $16,300
Bioretention park (8,000SF)
Site demo/grading $1,000
Crushed gravel path ($1.50/SF) $2,700
Topsoil and mulch $3,500 Grasses/perennials (2,500SF) $12,500
TOTAL $19,700
Painted public benches
Hardwood benches (4 @ $500) $2,000
Paint cans (8 @ $20) $160
Volunteer time to coordinate Varies TOTAL $2,160
Fragrant plantings
Flowering trees (40 @ $200) $8,000
Hanging baskets (40 @ $30) $1,200
Native plants (10 flats @ $128) $1,280
TOTAL $10,480
Bird house wood (50 @ $15) $750
15 metal pole (50 @ $24) $1,200
Paint cans (10 @ $20) $200
TOTAL $2,150
W. 54th Street (student painted benches)
W. 58th Street (greening)
Bird Boxes
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Living Wall (500SF @ $80/SF) $40,000
Green facade (500SF @ 40/SF) $20,000
Site demo/grading ($20/cubic yard) $500
Compacted gravel path ($1.50/SF) $405
Broadcast native plants, Ohio Prairie
Nursery Mesic by 18 short $1,000
Labor for site planning & planting $1,000
TOTAL $2,905
Public art Varies
Conference Bike (purchase price) $12,750
(Can be rented for events by
contacting ConferenceBike.com.
Custom bike may be builtlocally by Blazing Saddle Cycle
in the the GSAD.)
W. 54th Gateway
GSAD - EcoVillage Connection
Wildflower Prairie (8,000SF)