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URBAN DESIGN SCHEME: COLLEGE HILL BUSINESS DISTRICT
| Title: | URBAN DESIGN SCHEME: COLLEGE HILL BUSINESS DISTRICT |
| Author: | CHUNDUR, SAMANTHA |
| Description: | Neighborhood business districts once contained a variety of specialized stores and offered a wide range of services. As the communities matured, the availability of vacant land diminished within the neighborhood area and this paved way for the shopping malls. The change in shopping patterns and the emphasis on an automobile oriented society led to the decline of the neighborhood business districts. Neighborhood business districts were unable to keep pace with the shopping centers. Vacancies began to occur and the business districts deteriorated gradually. The business district of College Hill is one such example. College Hill is located in Cincinnati. The business district was once an important entertainment and cultural center of Cincinnati. Today, numerous problems plague the district. The physical appearance of the district creates a depressed atmosphere. The business district is not pedestrian oriented and traffic issues affect businesses. Therefore, the goal of this study is to revitalize the district through an urban design scheme in order to restore its identity, lend it a new image, and guide future growth. The study adopts a comprehensive approach to the revitalization scheme. It only deals with land use and other aesthetic issues of the site, but also touches upon economic revitalization. The design scheme not only recognizes the desired land use and market forces but also highlights important nodes, landmarks of the area. Entry and exit points of the site are clearly marked as are the important junctions of the business district that lend an identity to the site. The scheme establishes better linkage within the site and emphasis is placed on the pedestrian. The design plan also suggests economic revitalization ideas. The urban design scheme should be implemented in phases to accommodate any market changes. The study suggests an initial phasing plan and possible funding sources. The City of Cincinnati and the College Hill community should play an active role in the implementation process. |
| Permanent Link: |
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin974407441
http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/9009 |
| Date: | 2000 |
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