cleveland urban design collaborative - david jurca

8/6/2019 Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative - David Jurca

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DESIGNINGNEIGHBORHOODS

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COMMUNITY



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1 How do we approach design for communities?

2 National immigration trends3 Project examples

/ Spring 2011 Studio

/ Romanian Cultural Garden Charrette



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Engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Recognize the need for multiple communication channels.

Listen. Allow ourselves to be surprised by what we hear.

How do we approach design for communities?

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Immigrants are bypassing the major gateway states.

Largest percentage increases are in third-tier states.

Conflict between long-time residents and newcomers.

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National immigration trends



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³T he biggest thing that drives immigration to specificdestinations is that the immigrant already knowssomeone who is living there.´

Steven CamarotaDirector of research at the Center for Immigration StudiesCensus Shows Growth of Immigrants, NYTimes 08/16/06

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W HAT CAN W E LEARN FROM ETHNIC COMMUNITIES?



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Handball Court

BROOKLYN, NY



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Handball Court

BROOKLYN, NY

DO ETHNIC COMMUNITIES W ANT MORE PLACES LIKE THIS?



CAN W E MAKE THE PLACES W HERE IMMIGRANTS CURRENTLY LIVE BETTER +HEALTHIER?

CAN W E CREATE NEIGHBORHOODS THEY LITERALLY W ANT TOW RITE HOME ABOUT?



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RESEARCH TOPIC ONE

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EDH

Environmental

Determinants of Health



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RESEARCH TOPIC ONE

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Environmental




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RESEARCH TOPIC T W O

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HIE

Healthy Immigrant Effect



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HIE




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PROJECT

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EDH HIE



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SYLLABUS

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SITES

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ASIA TOW N

Studio

SITES

Chinese Immigrants

E. 38 th Street & Superior Avenue

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ASIA TOW N W EST PARK

Studio

SITES

W . 145 th Street & Lorain Avenue

Bhutanese-Nepali Refugees

Chinese Immigrants

E. 38 th Street & Superior Avenue

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Studio

ASIA TOW

N | Survey

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How regularly do you ride a bicycle?



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EST PARK | Survey

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How often are you physically active? (Ex. playing sports, long walks, physically intense work, recreational activities, etc.)



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ASIA TOW

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EST PARK | Survey

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How much longer do you plan to live in your current neighborhood?



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FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

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1 . Do you perceive any barriers to physical activity in your current neighborhood?(Ex. T raffic is too fast, no sidewalks, destinations too far away to walk, weather, not feelingsafe, etc.)

2 . W hat types of physical activity did you engage in and/or enjoy in your country of origin?(Ex.W alking withfriends, playing particular sports, riding bicycles, farming, etc.)

3 . Are there any types of physical activities you would like to engage in now, but don¶t feel like you can?(Could be for any reason; lack of appropriate facilities or social barriers. Ex. Culturally specific sports, walking to nearby stores, enjoying nature, etc.)

4 . W hat places or features of your neighborhood do you like?W hat do you not like?(Ex. Particular parks, stores, views, public art, festivals, etc.)

5 . Do you feel that more culturally relevant surrounding environments would increase your physical activity level?W hat particular recommendations would you make?(Ex. Public space for dancing, tai chi, night markets, housing types, park amenities, etc.)

6. W here would you like to see these recommendations implemented in your neighborhood?



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FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

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1 . Do you perceive any barriers to physical activity in your current neighborhood?(Ex. T raffic is too fast, no sidewalks, destinations too far away to walk, weather, not feelingsafe, etc.)

2 . W hat types of physical activity did you engage in and/or enjoy in your country of origin?(Ex.W alking withfriends, playing particular sports, riding bicycles, farming, etc.)

3 . Are there any types of physical activities you would like to engage in now, but don¶t feel like you can? (Could be for any reason; lack of appropriate facilities or social barriers. Ex. Culturally specific sports, walking to nearby stores, enjoying nature, etc.)

4 . W hat places or features of your neighborhood do you like?W hat do you not like?(Ex. Particular parks, stores, views, public art, festivals, etc.)

5 . Do you feel that more culturally relevant surrounding environments would increase your physical activity level?W hat particular recommendations would you make?(Ex. Public space for dancing, tai chi, night markets, housing types, park amenities, etc.)

6. W here would you like to see these recommendations implemented in your neighborhood?

CHINESE W ALKING IN THE PARK RIDING BICYCLE SHOPPINGDANCINGTAI CHI

BHUTANESE-NEPALI ORGANIC FARMINGGROUP YOGAVOLLEYBALLBADMINTON SOCCER



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ASIA TOW

N |W

ade Kratzer

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EST PARK | Michael Langelier

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EST PARK | Alex Johnson

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Urban farm

Orchard

New YMCA

Yoga Studio



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Community Design CharretteMay 7, 2011

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OVER30 PARTICIPANTS

4 LOCAL CHURCHES

+DETROIT

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THE PROJECT IS MORE THAN DESIGNING AGARDEN.IT¶S BUILDING ACOMMUNITY.

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