DIVERSITY, PROSPERITY & EMERGING WORK PATTERNS

cowork and collaboration 2

maker space 3

accelerators & learning labs 4

pop up retail 5

low cost, high design housing 6

somervision plan goals 7

creative uses in USQ

small businesses in USQ

create diverse housing options 10

parking structures throughout the district

45% FOR PARKING 55% FOR DEVELOPMENT

parking structures throughout the district

45% FOR PARKING 55% FOR DEVELOPMENT

4M future : more space for development

15% FOR PARKING 85% FOR DEVELOPMENT

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4M future : more space for development

15% FOR PARKING 85% FOR DEVELOPMENT

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30% more development in a 4M future

BAU FUTURE 4M FUTURE

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maker mews and residential alleys

COLLABORATIVE WORK SPACE& NON-TRADITIONAL HOUSING

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small scale uses in the alleys

permanent /temporary market

POP UP RETAIL

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permanent /temporary market

POP UP RETAIL & MARKET

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more space for people, less space for cars

4M urban design ideas include:• Increased space for housing and

work space • Parking costs can be shifted to

pay for other benefits• Fine grain development that

accommodates a diverse range of people living and working close by

• Network of alleys, mews, and pocket parks provides a range of public places for a range of activities

WHAT DOES 4M MEAN FOR THE URBAN EXPERIENCE?

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Group Discussion (30 minutes)

How can changes in mobility and connectivity be leveraged in Union Square to mitigate the effects of gentrification?

What opportunities can changes in land use (like reduced parking requirements) create for supporting diversity?

How can a less car-centric urban environment protect a multi-cultural community – through diversity of housing opportunities and different scales of business?

How does a multi-modal urban hub supporting a range of transportation options encourage the connected, collaborative economy?

What amenities must a multi-modal hub provide to support a collaborative economy?