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CresWell student plaZaa soCial spaCe opportunity during phase 1

During first-phase development of the newly-envisioned West Campus Village, an opportunity arises to provide a much-needed social and activity center for the student com-munity in this area of campus. A large open space naturally occurs between the new residential wings and the renovated Creswell Building. There is the opportunity to accommo-date informal resting, sitting, eating, and socializing with hardscapes and plantings that facilitate these activities, with a center-oriented design for everyone can see. Programmed events can also take place, in both the paved circular dais at the center, as well as the covered stage in the southeast corner.

Baxter Street

Future Bicycle-Pedestrian Transit

Way

CreswellHall

LegionPool

Larger Event Stage

Multipurpose Space

Cloverhurst

Columned Arcade

Turf Terrace

FutureInfill

Residential

Future Infill Residential with Commercial

Scale: 1” = 100’

Baxter Street

Future Bicycle-Pedestrian Transit

Way

CreswellHall

LegionPool

Larger Event Stage

Multipurpose SpaceC

loverhurst

Columned Arcade

Turf Terrace

FutureInfill

Residential

Future Infill Residential with Commercial

Scale: 1” = 100’

Case Study: Town Green at Duluth, Georgia, Landscape Architect: Jacobs Engineering Group

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CresWell student plaZaa soCial spaCe opportunity during phase 1

During first-phase development of the newly-envisioned West Campus Village, an opportunity arises to provide a much-needed social and activity center for the student com-munity in this area of campus. A large open space naturally occurs between the new residential wings and the renovated Creswell Building. There is the opportunity to accommo-date informal resting, sitting, eating, and socializing with hardscapes and plantings that facilitate these activities, with a center-oriented design for everyone can see. Programmed events can also take place, in both the paved circular dais at the center, as well as the covered stage in the southeast corner.

Baxter Street

Future Bicycle-Pedestrian Transit

Way

CreswellHall

LegionPool

Larger Event Stage

Multipurpose Space

Cloverhurst

Columned Arcade

Turf Terrace

FutureInfill

Residential

Future Infill Residential with Commercial

Scale: 1” = 100’

Baxter Street

Future Bicycle-Pedestrian Transit

Way

CreswellHall

LegionPool

Larger Event Stage

Multipurpose Space

Cloverhurst

Columned Arcade

Turf Terrace

FutureInfill

Residential

Future Infill Residential with Commercial

Scale: 1” = 100’

Case Study: Town Green at Duluth, Georgia, Landscape Architect: Jacobs Engineering Group

AN ADVOCATE FOR OUTDOOR L IV ING ROOMS

“What is the city but the people?”Wil l iam Shakespeare

I n te res ted in :

“ PEOPLE F IRST ” URBAN DES IGN

SOCIABLE PUBL IC SPACES

“ SHARED USE ” S TREETSCAPES

DOWNTOWN MASTER PLANNING

city squaresurban plazasplacemaking

human-scaledcommunity identity

people placespublic l i fe

social activationpublic accessibil ity

social accomodation

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DEFINING A NEW DOWNTOWN HUBClarkesville, Georgia

ATHENS INFILL MASTER PLAN ~ RIVERFRONT Athens, Georgia

A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANSt. Marys, Georgia

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MIXED-USE INFILL SOLUTIONSConyers, Georgia

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A DOWNTOWN VISIONVilla Rica, Georgia

URBAN DESIGN PROJECTS

DOWNTOWN INF ILL OPPORTUNIT IESGainesv i l le, Georg ia

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PARK(ING) DAY 2015Athens, Georgia

MUNICIPAL PARK MASTER PLANEskişehir, Turkey

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CONCEIVING KETTLE CREEK BATTLEFIELD PARK

Wilkes County, Georgia

A TIME OF DISCOVERY IN ITALYCortona, Italy

OTHER PROJECTS

A SOCIABLE SQUARE ON COLLEGE AVENUE

Athens, Georgia

ATHENS INFILL MASTER PLAN ~ PEDESTRIAN COMMUNITY

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A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANSt. Marys, Georgia Through a intensive public input process by our studio, a comprehensive vision was created for the coastal community of St Marys. Using greenwater infrastructure, this plan introduces walkable and beautifying elements throughout the streets of their downtown district. A noteworthy elemenent included a intertidal stormwater estuary, located at the absolute low-point, which addressed both stormwater as well as the perioding “nuisance flooding” that occured at extreme high tides.

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Spectrum Studio at the Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

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St. Mar ys S t reet S t reet scape Concepts

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A DOWNTOWN V IS IONVi l la R ica, Georg ia

Through an intensive public input process, the City of Villa Rica contracted my studio to provide an overall vision of what the city’s downtown may look like.

This plan included a civic plaza space, a skate park adjacent to the city’s ampitheater, and a four-story infill development, as well as a streetscaping plan.

New Mi l l C iv ic P laza

Spectrum Studio at the Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

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New Mun ic ipa l Skate Par k

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The city of Conyers, Georgia contracted my studio to develop a strategic visioning and master plan for their downtown. The resulting proposals included several compact mixed-use developments in formerly underutilized parcels.

In addition, these will have direct walkable connections to their existing downtown.

MIXED-USE INF ILL SOLUT IONSConyer s, Georg ia

Spectrum Studio at the Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

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Sa lem Gate Mi xed-Use Commun i t y

Outs ide-Edge o f Sa lem Gate Commun i t y

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DEF IN ING A NEW DOWNTOWN HUBClar kesv i l le, Georg ia

Worked Per formed with the Spectrum Studio at the

Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

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REVIVED CLOCKTOWER ON CORNER

New Courthouse Square Community

The city of Clarkesville, Georgia lost their once prominent city square to highways that cut through downtown. This bold concept proposes to shift the urban hub to an underutilized area on within the western edge of downtown.

This innovative proposal was the result of a public input process to identify residents’ priorities:

• economic expansion• provide event spaces• recreate their historic square• expand walkability• visitor lodging• diverse restaurant selection• amenities for the young• connection with a riverfront park

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DOWNTOWN INF ILL OPPORTUNIT IESGainesv i l le, Georg ia

The city of Gainesville in north Georgia contracted our studio to do a downtown master plan. I performed many services for them, including a shadow study of their own proposed buildings to demonstrate how innapropriately scaled they were with the buildings in the local context.

Spectrum Studio at the Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

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Featured here are three infill opportunities

in vacated lots.

Our studio matches the existing scale and footprints of the

surrounding buildings, while offering a more compact mixed-use program.

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R IVERFRONT PLAN

PEDESTR IAN COMMUNITY

R IVERFRONT

DOWNTOWNATHENS

UNIVERS ITY OF GEORGIA

To meet the long-term needs of Athens, Georgia. An infill master plan was conceived on the edge of downtown. This included an activated riverfront and pedestrian community, planned in two phases.

ATHENS INF I L L MA STER P LAN ~ R IVERFRONTAthens, Georgia

PEDESTR IAN COMMUNITY

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This stretch of underutilized riverfront offers a link between downtown Athens and the North Oconee River.

Based firmly in best practices for successful waterfronts, I proposed:

• limited private residential development

• mixed-use buildings• numerous public spaces• traffic-calming

measures• multiple attractions• easy access by boat,

bike, and foot• ecologically-restored

portion of riverfront

View to Wate r f ron t Dock

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ATHENS INF ILL MA STER PLAN ~ PEDESTR IAN COMMUNITY

Athens, Georgia

Plaza Space in Nor th End o f Commun i t y

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Residential FloorsMixed Retail FloorsPark/Leisure SpaceCommercial/Business

GroceryGymnasiumParking Decks

Bu i ld ing Uses

A large, abandoned property offered an opportunity for urban infill on the edge of downtown Athens, Georgia.

This place would be an extension of the downtown district, yet have it’s own identity.

I proposed a pedestrian-oriented community accessible from downtown, as well as by a proposed light-rail line and bike corridor.

This design features internal public spaces surrounded by dense, mixed-use buildings facing inward.Second Year S tud io

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Kettle CreekHistoric Park

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CONCEIV ING KETTLE CREEK BATTLEF IELD PARKWi l kes County, Georg ia

I served as the lead planner and designer of a conceptual master plan for a future historic park, where a key Revolutionary War battle took place in 1779. I coordinated frequently with local historians, engineers, and elected officials in this effort.

The goals were to enhance the access and interpretation of the story that took place here, as well as provide facilities for passive recreation.

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Spectrum Studio at the Carl Vinson Institute of Governments

Se l f -Gu ided Botan ic Tou r s

Se l f -Gu ided H i s to r ic Tou r s

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Picn ic Pav i l ions

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PARK( ING) DAY 2015I led the planning, design, and installation of a temporary pocket park throughout three parallel parking spaces in downtown Athens, Georgia. This one-day event highlights the need for public space for human activity rather than for parking. This was a student-run effort and the result of a partnership between our college, the city, and the university.

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MUNIC IPAL PARK MA STER PLAN Esk i şeh i r, Tu r key

Domed Botan ic Conse r vato r ies

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Our advanced studio was invited by the mayor of Eskişehir, Turkey to design and program a large land holding intended for a municipal park.

Nestled between medium-density residential and schools, I proposed The Eskişehir Science and Community Park. This concept offers the city a vital educational and ecological amenity, featuring:

• planetarium and observatory• botanic conservatory• outdoor classrooms• demonstration gardens• restored native forest walks• light-rail system access Obser vato r y /P laneta r ium Complex

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A T IME OF D ISCOVERY IN I TALY

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Summer 2013 UGA Cor tona S tud ies Abroad Program

The medieval Tuscan city of Cortona, Italy served as the perfect subject to highlight the harmony between natural systems and daily human life.

DRAWING IN CORTONA, I TALY

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LANDSCAPE ARCH ITECTURE IN I TALY

These ancient Italian cities, with their vibrant streets and piazzas, were my living classrooms. Here I learned the planning and design principlesto make great streets and socially-vibrant public spaces.

We then applied what we learned to projects located in our temporary home of Cortona.

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Bobol i Gardens, F lo rence, I ta l y

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city squaresurban plazasplacemakinghuman-scaledcommunity identitypeople placespublic l i fesocial activationpublic accessibil itysocial accomodation