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BRIAN W. EHRSAMCity & Regional Planning Portfolio

BRIAN W. EHRSAM CITY & REGIONAL PLANNING PORTFOLIO PROFESSIONAL WORK

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ABOUTBRIAN W. EHRSAM

1367 Suncrest Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45208(513) 687-0752

[email protected]

SKILLS PROFILE:• Proficient technology skills with experience in using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and ArcGIS.

EDUCATION:• The Ohio State University, Pursuing Bachelor of Science in City & Regional Planning and Minor in General Business, Expected Graduation: May 2015• Hondros College of Business, Completed Ohio Real Estate Pre-Licensing Program, Received Ohio Real Estate Sales License in December 2014

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:• Planning Intern, The City of Hilliard, January 2015 - Present• Team Member, Midwest Mega-Commerce Center, January 2014 - April 2014• Crew Leader, Grasscor/Swisher Landscaping, May 2013 - November 2014

ACTIVITIES:• Knowlton Mentorship Program, September 2014 - Present• Scholars Program, August 2011 - Present• Servitecture, July 2011 - Present• Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Sigma Chapter, December 2012 - Present

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EDUCATION The Ohio State University & Ohio Real Estate Sales License 6-7 PROFESSIONAL WORK Planning & Zoning Intern 10-11

Midwest Mega-Commerce Center (M2C2) Studio 12-17 Urban Agriculture Studio 18-21

ACADEMIC WORK Rediscovering Cleveland 24-27 Lane & North Star Development 28-31

STUDY ABROAD KSA Barcelona Study Abroad 34-35 KSA London Study Abroad 36-37

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BRIAN W. EHRSAM CITY & REGIONAL PLANNING PORTFOLIO

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EDUCATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYLocated in Columbus, OH, the Ohio State University is one of the nations largest and most comprehensive educational institutions, and is rated as the 18th best public university (U.S. News & World Reports, 2015). It provides 58,322 students with a high-level edu-cation and has a alumni base of more than 500,000 people. The Ohio State University is a world-renowned research insitution and its total research expenditures for 2013-2014 were $982.5 million.

KNOWLTON SCHOOLThe Knowlton School’s mission of “excellence in education, in-novation, and the stewardship of quality and environment” is present in its three well-established programs: Architecture, City & Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture. Dedicated in 2004, Knowlton Hall is a top-notch facility that includes seminar/gallery/studio spaces, cafe, auditorium, computer and fabrication labs, roof garden, and print/digital library.

CITY & REGIONAL PLANNING PROGRAMThe Bachelor of Science in the City & Regional Planning Program within the Knowlton School blends professional training and lib-eral arts, while incorporating aspects of law, history, communica-tions, planning, technology, data analysis, and public participation into the curriculum.

Students foster growth and experience in studio courses where they are engaged in real-world projects with Ohio professionals, businesses, governments, and communities. These projects are designed to enhance a student’s knowledge and ability to obtain success in their respective field.

The program allows students the opportunity to utilize current/new technologies and programs. Whether it is design-based soft-ware (Adobe Creative Suite) or geographic software (ArcGIS), the students develop skills to adapt this technology into their work and future career fields.

FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Business MinorThe Fisher College of Business was established in 1916 and has provided an exceptional education to the students in its pro-grams. Fisher College is considered one of the top business schools in the nation and is consistently ranked as such according to multiple sources. Due to its sucess, the College has been able to attract leading professionals as its professors, the majority of whom have enjoyed major success in their respective business fields.

The General Business Minor Program, sponsored by the Fisher College of Business, is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of language/concepts crucial in the business environment. Students in the program are required to take courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management & Human Resources, Operations Management, and Marketing.

HONDROS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Ohio Real Estate Sales ProgramIn order to become a licensed real estate sale agent in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate & Pro-fessional Licensing requires one to obtain a sponsorship from a licensed Ohio Broker, complete all the pre-licensing education re-quirements: Real Estate Principles & Practices (40 hrs.), Ohio Real Estate Law (40 hrs.), Real Estate Appraisal (20 hrs.), and Real Estate Finance (20 hrs.); pass the exam; and meet several other criteria.

From July to August 2014, I was enrolled at Hondros College in their Real Estate Pre-Licensing Program, where I completed all of the pre-licensing education requirements. In November 2014, I obtained a sponsorship from Bob McCarthy, a licensed Ohio Broker in Upper Arlington, OH with Howard Hanna. I officially be-came a licensed Ohio real estate agent in December 2014 upon completion of the state exam.

Over the next year I am enrolled in Hondros College’s Post-Li-censing Program (10 hrs) so that my license meets Ohio’s stan-dards, and am scheduled for several real estate training seminars with Howard Hanna.

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PLANNING & ZONING INTERN

WHERE: City of Hilliard, OHWHEN: January 2015 - Present

In January 2015, I was given the opportunity to work with the City of Hilliard in their Planning & Zon-ing Department, directly alongside their Lead Planner, John Talentino. The City of Hilliard is a suburb 10 miles northwest of Downtown Columbus and is considered one of Columbus’s most affluent sub-urbs. Hilliard’s origins date back to 1853, to it being located on a primary rail route, where agricultural goods where shipped to and from the surrounding farmland. In 1866, the first railroad station was built on Main St., and remaind until 1962. Three large subdivisions were created in the 1950’s, result-ing in tremendous development in Hilliard, only to grow at an even faster rate with the connection to Columbus’s sewer and water systems. Hilliard was officially recognized as a city in December 1960 by the State of Ohio, having a population of 5,633 (City of Hilliard, 2015). Currently, the City of Hilliard is continuing to develop and has attracted major businesses and residential/commerical developments. Overview of the City of Hilliard (United State Census Bureau, 2010):

• Population - 28,435 • Area - 13.34 sq. miles• Average Population Density - 2,159.1 inhabitants/mile• Households - 10,198• Household Makeup - 44.5% w/ children under age of 18• Average Household Density - 807.7 household units/mile• Median Household Income - $85,052 (in 2013 dollars)• Gender Makeup - 48.8% male, 51.2% female• Median Age - 35.9 years • Average Family Size - 3.26• Race - 88.5% Caucasian, 3.0% African American

This internship position require one to review and analyze planning/zoning/development cases sub-mitted to the City of Hilliard on a daily basis, in addition to providing personal insight and recom-mendations for such cases to the Planning and Zoning Department. Hilliard enacted a new zoning code in late 2014, and I am tasked with determining how this new code affects existing structures and developments. I am creating a database for PUD districts within Hilliard, each districts will link to gen-eral and specific guidelines, along with exhibits that show design examples that meet the guidelines. I often revise site plans that take into account my vision of the site for potential developments. The most rewarding aspects of this opportunity are being able to learn from an accomplished City Planner, and secondly participating in official planning commission meetings or those interactions between the developers and the commission. John Talentino encourages his employees to take an active role each day and I continually gain both the experience and skills that are crucial for a successful career.


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MIDWEST MEGA-COMMERCE CENTER (M2C2)

STUDIO

WHERE: Fayette County, OHWHEN: January - April 2014TEAM MEMBERS: Hannah Beck, Brad Fisher, Sarah Galbreath, Emily Knox, Jordan Selmek, James Stiving, Alex Swift, Aubrey Wilson

From January to April 2014 I worked with a group of planning students in a partnership between Fayette County government officials and the Ohio State Uni-versity. This partnership centered around a 1,600 acre jobs-ready industrial zoned site (largest such site in Ohio) along I-71 in Southeast Ohio that currently sits as ag-ricultural land. Fayette County had been attempting to market the site for the past few years, as it would provide the region with a tremendous economic boost, and even invested $8.5 million into infrastructure improvements.

Fayette County reached out to Ohio State for its students to assist them in creating a development plan/strategy for the site and provide innovative ideas. Throughout the length of this partnership we explored site characteris-tics, market strategy, demographics, financial conditions, land-use planning, brand creation, economic devel-opment, and green engineering. I was responsible for analyzing the current infrastructure, and then from my findings create multiple site-access proposals with their respective costs that would best fit target industries, in addition to assisting with the analysis of the surrounding demographic data.


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The Mid-West Mega Commerce site is located along Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 35 in rural Fayette County, OH (Figure 14.1 and Figure 14.2) It is situated in close proximity to three major cities (Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton), all of which are within 90 miles of the site. There is a major retail complex on south-west corner of the site and Downtown Jeffersonville to the north. According to our findings, within the 27 surrounding counties, there is a total population of 7,978,400 that would provide consistent workforce for any industry that develops the site.

To better analyze the surrounding demographics, we sub-divided the sur-rounding counties into three concentric rings (Figure 14.3). Demographic, educational, and transportation data was compiled based on the three concentric rings. Potential businesses take into account this data because it provides a better understanding for the chances of success. The data was organized into three subcategories: Education, Housing, and Commuting.

• Private High School Locations• 2-Year College Locations• 4-Year Public University Locations• Private 4-Year College Locations• Number of High Schools• College Enrollment by County

Housing:Education:

Commuting:• Current Mean Travel Time to Work• Distance to Site (minutes)• Distance to Site (miles)

• Median Home Values• Median Household Income• Average Household Size• Home Ownership Percentage• Annual Population Retention• Total Housing Units• Vacancy Percentage

I SITE LOCATION

II DATA COLLECTION

Figure 14.2

Figure 14.1

Figure 14.3

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

(Purple=1st ring/Fayette County, Orange=2nd ring, Green=3rd ring, Blue=Ohio, Grey=US)

Education - There are 34 two-year colleges, 35 four-year public universities, and 58 private universities. Employees have the opportunity to further their education, and families are able to give their children with a quality educa-tion. The variety of educational opportunities enhance the site’s marketable attributes. (Example of education data graph in Figure 15.1).Housing - The percentage of available houses is relative to the population demographics, and majority of median home values within the three con-centric rings are considerably lower than Ohio’s median home values. Em-ployees have the ability to find affordable housing in each county. (Example of housing data graph in Figure 15.2).Commuting - The average commute time to the site from within the first ring is 24 minutes, for the second ring its between 19-27 minutes, and for the third its between 21-34 minutes (average commute in the US is 21 min-utes). Employees would have a manageable commute from the majority of surrounding counties. (Example of commuting data graph in Figure 15.3).

III DATA ANALYSIS

(Purple=1st ring/Fayette County, Orange=2nd ring, Green=3rd ring, Blue=Ohio, Grey=US)

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

CURRENT MEAN TRAVEL TIME TO WORK

4-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIESFigure 15.1

Figure 15.3

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We determined that the current road and rail access to the M2C2 site is a major marketable attribute, as there is sufficient access to handle heavy industrial loads. The site is bordered by two four-lane highways (I-71 and U.S. Route 35). Indus-tries would have the ability to efficiently and quickly transport goods to and from the site using the existing road network. M2C2 has direct access to the CSX Trans-portation and Norfolk-Southern rail lines, and there is an existing rail-spur that extends to the east property line. The Indiana & Ohio Railway Company currently operates the rail-spur and has the ability to ship the goods statewide (Figure 16.1), but also offers connections to major rail networks that operate nation-wide (CSX and Northfolk Southern Railway). These major rail networks connect to shipping ports along the U.S. coastline (Boston, New York, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, Jacksonville, Tampa, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle) that enable products to be sent globally, if required.

Part of my responsiblity on this project included creating multiple site-access proposals that took into consideration the current infrastructure, construction costs, and characteristics that target industries value when deciding on potential locations. A construction cost breakdown (based on various sources) of the road type, road mileage, addition of an interchange and road/rail junction, and existing road reconstruction for each proposal.

IV CURRENT ROAD/RAIL ACCESS

V PROPOSED ROAD/RAIL ACCESS

The proposal represented in Figure 16.2 was designed for heavy industrial use with the addition of four road access points (one of which is an additional inter-change) and the extension of the current rail-spur into the site. These additions enable the site to handle increased traffic volumes and heavier loads. The construc-tion costs for the proposal were estimated to be $32,713,388* (Figure 16.3).

* Arkansas Highway Department (2009), Washington Department of Transportation’s Highway Construc-tion Comparison Survey (2002), Amtrak Highway Rail Grade Crossing (2000)

Figure 16.2

Figure 16.1

When we considered alternative methods of marketing the site, the idea of incor-porating green engineering was a primary focus. Wind energy was decided as a viable resource that could be tapped for this particular location, and at the same differentiating the site from its competition. Various factors, including industri-al precedents, wind speed data, land roughness, enviromental policies, funding sources, maximum number of turbines, production capacity, and zoning and legal issues were all considered.

After discussing the factors, we agreed on recommending the construction of a wind turbine with a Power-Purchase Agreement. This Power-Purchase Agreement calls for private wind company to develop the facilities on the site, in exchange that the site operator purchases the generated energy credits. In order for the wind turbine to be constructed, Fayette County must modify the Industrial-1 zoning or create an overlay district. According to Juhl Energy, the average wind project could be developed on the site within 13-14 months. A concept render-ing was created to show the potential appearance of a proposed windmill upon the site (Figure 17.1).

The final document is available upon request and includes a great deal of ad-ditional information, such as demographic data and trends, details of compet-ing mega sites throughout the United State, financial resources, use of mobile applications, recommendations, available grant funding, tax credits. and nearby attractions.

* The final document was submitted to the Fayette County commissioners and is available upon request. A copy of the presentation given to Fayette County can be found at https://prezi.com/ucalfj6kvqgg/midwest-mega-commerce-cen-ter/.

VI GREEN ENGINEERING

Figure 17.1

VII RESOURCES

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URBAN AGRICULTURE STUDIO

WHERE: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHWHEN: August - December 2014TEAM MEMBERS: Kwabena Agyekum, Tyler Bend-er, Hannah Gray, Thomas Isabella, Corinne Jones, Emily Knox, Richard Lott, Thomas Stipkovich, Lau-ren Subler, Phillip Tackett

From August to December 2014 I was a member of a team consisting of planning students that was petitioned by the Columbus’s Land Redevelopment Office to examine the ele-ments, impact, and benefits of urban agriculture, while also determining the effectiveness and applicability of urban agriculture for the City of Columbus by reviewing cases in cities throughout the United States. Besides the formen-tioned tasks, we would also create a proposed zoning code and regulations that would be suitable for Columbus.

The process for this particular studio consisted of first gathering the basics of urban agriculture, researching its potential benefits, next visiting local urban farms or con-tacting professionals nationwide, then reviewing current cases projects and city zoning codes for urban agriculture, selecting likely farming sites in Columbus, and finally adapt-ing the research to create the proposed zoning code and regulations. I was responsible for analyzing aquaponics and hydroponics, and exploring Baltimore’s urban agriculture code. All of this would then be compiled into a document that the Land Redevelopment Office could then submit to both the state and city governments.

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“To create a viable, informative, and impactful urban agriculture code for the City of Columbus.

This code will serve as a tool for residents and city officials alike in the interpretation of urban agricul-ture within city limits. The purpose is to make urban agriculture ease to implement city-wide and to pro-mote the growth and sales of homegrown produce

in the Columbus metropolitan area.”

MISSION

• “Urban Agriculture” is the use of any land within the city limits for production, processing, and cultivation of fruits, herbs, vegetables, and other plants, including aquaculture and horticulture; encom- passes urban farms and community gardens.• “Urban Farming” are farming operations that emphasize the cultivation, processing, and marketing of food for income gen- eration. It may involve the use of hydroponics, aquaponics, intensive farming methods, on-site sale of produce or wholesale to private entities, composting, and structures for extending growing season, such as hoop-houses, greenhouses, and cold farms.• “Community Gardens” emphasize the growing of fruits, vegetables, and other plants for neighborhood beautification, education, and recreation. It can involve the distribution of harvested goods to the community or for personal consumption.• “Aquaponics” is a system of aquaculture in which the waste pro- duced by arm fish or other aquatic animals supply nutrients for plants growth hydroponically, which in turn purify the water. • “Hydroponics” is the process of growing plants without soil by using other solutions, water, or mediums such as gravel or sand.

In order to better understand and delineate between the main types of urban farming the following definitions were created:

DEFINITIONS

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We studied zoning regulations related to urban agriculture in six major cities (Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Pittsburgh) and then used our findings to create a zoning code for Columbus. Baltimore’s newly adopted initiative is known as Homegrown Baltimore, and its focus is on creating a strong local food system that offers equal access to healthy foods for all citizens; supporting Baltimore’s farmers, gardeners, and busi-nesses; endorsing environmental sustainability; and utilizing vacant land with a productive use. These objectives can be summarized as:

According to our research, we determined that urban agriculture would be suc-cessful within the Columbus region. Ohio’s agriculture industry is not focused of human food consumption, therefore there is an opportunity to urban agriculture to take root. Columbus residents currently support the idea of growing locally, buying locally, and eating locally but the urban agriculture infrastructure present-ly does not meet demand. Columbus’s possess a great deal of vacant land that overlaps directly with deserts, and this data was mapped (Figure 21.2). From this mapping, Southwest Columbus and Milo-Grogan (central Columbus) were con-sidered as likely regions to implement urban agriculture.

* The final document was submitted to the Columbus Land Redevelopment Office and is available upon request. It includes the proposed zoning code/regulations for Columbus, additional diagrams, and extensive research data.

BALTIMORE CASE STUDY

URBAN AGRICULTURE IN COLUMBUS

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“Grow Local, Buy Local, and Eat Local”Homegrown Baltimroe has mapped and analyzed all of the vacant land in the city, and determined that as a result of its recent population decline, they have an estimated 30,000 vacant properties. Baltimore realized the tremendous potential for urban agriculture on these vacant lots and speci-fied which of these lots would be best suitable for agriculture. They created a series of maps that examined public vs. private-owned vacant land (ex-cluding land use zones where urban agriculture would be prohibited) and over-layed that with the food deserts. In addition, the intiative also marked five barriers (land, water, soil, capital, and agency support) preventing urban agriculture from taking a stronger foothold within the city. The plan pro-vides recommendations/strategies to lessen the impact of these barriers. Figure 21.1 provides an overview of Balitmore’s zoning code with regards to urban agriculture.

Figure 21.1

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ACADEMIC WORK

REDISCOVERING CLEVELAND

WHERE: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHWHEN: August - December 2014TEAM MEMBERS: Nicole Hansley, Taylor Mackey, Tom Stipkovich

From August to December 2014 I worked with several students to designate an area in Cleveland, Ohio best fit for redevelop-ment by analyzing demographic and census data ,while incor-porating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. After deciding on a specific area for redevelopment, we determined what improvements were needed to be made to foster growth and what use provided the greatest chance of success.

I was tasked with analyzing surrounding land uses and mak-ing recommendations on which zoning use(s) would give the greatest chance of success. In addition, I researched past/pres-ent redevelopment projects and the results they were experi-encing.

Cleveland originated in 1796 with initially 220 lots, and its pop-ulation remained under 1,000 residents until the early 19th cen-tury. However, in the mid-late 19th century the inventions of the steamboat and railroads caused Cleveland to boom, and its population grew to over 40,000. During the 20th century, the city enjoyed economic prosperity due to oil and steel indus-tries, as well it being a crucial location in transporting manu-factured goods across the United States. Cleveland’s economic propersity came crashing down in the 1950’s due to many factors, including regional competition and innovation. Cur-rently strong leadership and investors are working to transform Cleveland back to a resemblance of its heyday by updating the infrastructure, establishing a connection to the waterfront, and attracting businesses and development projects.


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The first phase of the project was determining the location best fit for redevelop-ment by analyzing two factors, 1) density of vacant homes and 2) median proper-ty value per census tract. Our thought was that the area with the highest density of vacant homes and lowest median property values would be in the greatest need for redevelopment. The ArcGIS software was used to assign values with the respective lots in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and then these values were run through a calculation that assigned a new value. The final area of interest (AOI) was selected by taking into account vacancy and property values, and prox-imity to Lake Erie, Downtown Cleveland, and Case Western University.

The AOI is located four miles east of downtown, I-90 runs along its northern bor-der, and just north of this highway is a highly affluent neighborhood. The areas to the east and west of the AOI are old-decaying residential districts and most importantly, directly to the south is University Circle. University Circle is home to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital Campus, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Little Italy, Botanical Gardens, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Figure 26.1 indicates the location of the AOI with a gray circle while also illustrating the values calculated through ArcGIS.

For the second phase, we analyzed the area within the AOI and the surrounding areas. We were able to form maps from the gathered data that broke down the land uses near and in the AOI (Figure 26.2), and we discovered the region was dominated by residential zoned areas.

Next we researched the desirable land uses for future residents (golf courses, parking, parks, public assembly/stadiums, retail) within a 1-2 miles radius of the site. The data supported our previous observation of a large concentration of uni-versities and hospitals to the south, while also marking a major park (Rockefeller Park) running along the western edge of the AOI.

At this stage we began to focus our development onto incorporating Case West-ern University and the Cleveland Clinic. However, we still in took into account other factors, such as the location of essential services (airports, medical, schools, roads) and demographic characteristics of the nearby region (renter vs. owner occupied units, education, percent unemployed, median income).

From our research we developed a general profile for the residents in and imme-diately surrounding the AOI. The profile consisted of renters, high rates of unem-ployment and income, and low education levels. This profile allowed us to gain a specific focus for the development project and provided with a direction for redevelopment.

AREA OF INTEREST

LAND USE ZONES

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UNDERSTAND & ANALYZE AREA

Figure 26.1

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Case Western University and its students play a crucial role in the successful revel-opment of the AOI. From student surveys compiled by a student organization, we recognized that the area provides an adequate amount of entertainment, dining, retail, recreation spaces, and attractions. A crucial result of the survey was that the students desired more attractions off campus, and since the AOI is located off-campus, this would offer a great opportunity to provide additional activities.

The demographic and survey data collected showed that a high percentage of residents use public transportation, so therefore it is important to enhance these systems through redevelopment. We decided that to appeal to the students as future residents, our project needed to include a bus route that accessed both campus and Downtown Cleveland.

Occupancy of existing residences was analyzed to determine the types of units that were in highest demand. Our research showed that many single person units were being rented around campus, which we assumed meant the majority of renters were students. Because students take the most interest in redeveloped ar-eas, we proposed that new residential developments being single or two-person apartment units. The apartment building would be mixed-use, with retail space on the ground floor and residential space on the above floors, and as a result of this combination, the target area would experience growth.

Finally, since the land would be initially inexpensive to purchase, investors or the city could offer reduced rent to businesses wishing to locate to the AOI. Business would have the ability to launch themselves, resulting in the attraction of custom-ers and the successful integration of the redeveloped area.

For a portion of this project I was responsible for reviewing past/present redevel-opment projects (Downtown Lakefront Plan, Flats East, and Tyler Village) in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area.

The Flats East Bank Development (image below) is a $500 million redevelopment project located on the east bank of the Cuyahoga River. This vast project will be completed in two phases, the first of which has been completed, and will trans-form the area from a mainly vacant entertainment district into an active mixed-use, residential, and entertainment district. Phase 1 cost approximately $275 million and features a 23 story, 50,000 sq. ft. office tower for Ernst & Young and Tucker Ellis & West LLP, a 150 room, 3,000 sq. ft. aLoft Hotel, variety of restau-rants, 16,000 sq. ft. health and fitness center, a new 14-acre public park with open recreational fields, and a 1,200 ft. riverfront boardwalk.

Developers are now undertaking the $120 million second phase which will feature a mixed-use development with 140 apartment units on top floors, a Toby Keith-themed attraction. The apartment units will offer views of Downtown, Lake Erie, and the Cuyahoga River. Once completed, Phase 2 will generate 600 permanent jobs and $1 million in annual income taxes ($175,000 will go to the Cleveland Municipal School District each year).

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ACADEMIC WORK

LANE & NORTH STAR DEVELOPMENT

WHERE: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHWHEN: August - December 2013 TEAM MEMBERS: Ryan Dittoe, Luke Fleming, Ryan Wampler

From August to December 2013 I worked with several students tasked with targeting a site within the Greater Columbus region prime for redevelopment, and then create a development plan based on compiled data. After deciding on a site to target we were encouraged to analyze key factors that influence the type of development. We incorporated demographic data, surrounding land uses and attractions, legal/regulatory factors, environmental condidtions, and current road activity levels into the proposed project plan.

I was primarily responsible for determining the regulatory factors, such as zoning and height restrictions, compiling a list of local amenities and services, producing a traffic impact study based on the proposed project, and creating a streetscape design that incoporate the surrounding neighbhorhoods. Each of these components were crucial in the final development plan, and are rep-resentive those factors a developer analyzes before the design and construc-tion phases.

We decided on a site situated on the corner of Lane Ave. and North Star Rd. that was owned by the Ohio State University, but segregated from campus as the targeted area for redevelopment. The site has little to no connection with the surrounding communities, though of its prime location.


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I SITE LOCATION/HISTORYThe proposed site for this redevelopment project is located at northeast corner of Lane Ave. (4 lane) and North Star Rd. (4 lane that transitions to 2 lane), and covers 261 acres (Figure 32.1). Directly west of the site is Upper Arlington, specifically a residential neighborhood, to the south sites a number of retail and commerical businesses, and the north is bordered by open fields (Figure 32.2). The site and everything to the west is considered part of the Ohio State University campus, and is reserved primarily for athletic facilities, agricutural research, and recre-ational space.

On July 2, 1923, the original owner, Joseph Waterman, titled the site to the Ohio University. The title record-ed the site as Waterman Farm, and at the time of deed transfer, the prop-erty had five structures. Since the original transfer, four smaller parcels have been joined to the site to bring the acreage to its present total of 261 acres. The Ohio State University uses the majority of the site for its Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory Complex.

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Figure 30.2In order to provide a basis for the target development project we took into ac-count a number of factors, including demographic data, legal/regulatory factors, land conditions, traffic levels, and distance to amenities, services, and work.

Demographic Data - Immediate surrounding districts had higher average home values, higher average household incomes, and lower vacancy rates than Colum-bus, and Ohio as a whole.

Legal/Regulatory Factors - Site was classified as a LUCRPD zone (Limited Re-search - College Research - Park District) w/ H-110 (height restriction of 110 ft.) May exceed 110 ft. as long as for every 2 ft. of additional building height, the building is set back 1 ft. from all required set back lines.

Land Conditions - No major elevation changes and Army Corp. of Engineers does not considered it in a flood zone.

Traffic Levels - Not an issue. A traffic impact study was calcualted once the planned development was decided upon.

Distance to Amenities, Sevices, and Work - Number of services and amenities located within a 5 min. drive of the site. Major employers are the Ohio State Uni-versity and Downtown Columbus is only 4.4 miles away.

II CONSIDERING FACTORS

Lane Ave. & Northstar Rd. Intersection

North Star Rd.

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ACADEMIC WORK

In November 2014, Northstar Cafe, a local chain restaurant was approved to build on a parcel of the Lane-North Star site. The parcel is located closet to the intersection of Lane Ave. and North Star Rd., on the site’s southwest corner. The proposal calls for a two-story, mixed-use, 13,500 square foot building with the restaurant on the ground floor and offices on the second. Constructed is expect-ed to begin in Spring 2015, and the cafe is anticipated to open in early 2016. Northstar Cafe is projected to employ 60 for the restaurant and an additional 12-15 for the corporate office.

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PROPOSED DESIGNWe decided on a commerical development that incorporates an attached green space, as it would benefit both the university and surrounding communities. The design is focused on three main buildings surrounding a parking lot: one major building on the northern side and two identical smaller buildings on the western and eastern sides. On the very north side of the site would be a green space, open to the general public (Figure 31.1).

The proposed project is designed to implement green-building techniques, such as rain retention gardens (seven total) and green roofs on each of the structures. The purpose of the green-building is to control and prevent large amounts of stormwater runoff that is responsible for carrying high amounts of pollutants into local water sources. Green roofs are responsible for lowering energy usage of buildings by efficiently cooling and heating them in corresponding months.

In order to making the area more pedestrian friendly, the project calls for an updated streetscape design for North Star Rd (Figure 33.2). The streetscape will consist of two, 10 ft. lanes, with sidewalks on either side; sidewalks and road will be buffered by a green space. The goal of this streetscape is to give a sense of connection between the local residential neighborhoods of Upper Arlington and the development.

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KSA BARCELONA STUDY ABROAD

COURSE DATES: January 2013 - March 2013TRIP DATE: March 2013FOCUS: Architecture & Urban Planning/Design

In March 2013 I traveled to Barcelona, Spain as part of a study abroad program sponsored by the Knowlton School and The Ohio State University. The program’s focus was Barcelona’s architecture and urban planning/design, and was co-led by Aimee Moore, an architecture professor, and Rob Hilbert, a landscape professor. A pre-paratory course was required for the trip that provided the students with an overview of the city’s history and architecture, urban planning elements, and methods for gaining the most from the trip.

During the two-week time in Barcelona, we visited Sagra-da Familia, Parc Guell, Barcelona Pavilion, Casa Mila, Placa de Catalunya, among many others. Professors Moore and Hilbert developed an itineary that encouraged the students to experience Barcelona in their own personal way, but at the same time providing a fine balance be-tween free time and professor-led, scheduled activities.

The most rewarding aspect of the trip was the experience of traveling down the La Rambla, a major thoroughfare connecting central Barcelona with the Mediterranean Sea. La Rambla is unique in that it incorporates multiple pedestrian walkways, two lanes of traffic, bike lanes, and space for recreation and retail, while still maintaing the feeling like that of a pedestrian mall.


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KSA LONDON STUDY ABROAD

COURSE DATES: January - March 2012TRIP DATE: March 2012FOCUS: Architecture

In March 2012 I traveled to London, England as part of a study abroad program sponsored by the Knowlton School and The Ohio State University. The two-week trip was directed by Aimee Moore, a professor in the archi-tecture department, and had a strong focus on London’s historic and modern architecture but also incorporated visits to neighboring attractions. The program consisted of a prepartory course in which we developed an under-standing of London’s history, architecture, and formation into a global metropolitan center.

Though the trip was only for a limited time we were able to visit numerous sites that were truly unique and mean-ingful, among which included St. Paul’s Cathedral, Parlia-ment Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminister Abbey, Piccadilly and Trafalgar Squares, Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, Tate Modern, and Tower Bridge. We embraced the opportunity to dive into London’s culture by explor-ing the city and interacting with its residents whenver time presented itself.

However, the most influential experience for me was the site visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park for the 2012 Olympics, as it was a massive development project that was made more difficult with the short deadline for completion. The amount of detail and infrastructure was memorizing, and the plan for the Park’s use following the Olympics was something other countries should model.

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