Dunwoody Village By Georgia Tech

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

Student Profiles Name Sarah Allen Rachel Dickey Stephanie Landry Nathan Lawrence Eric Stepowany Adam Boney Michael Bridgeman Felix Enriquez

Degree BC Arch BC

Year Masters Grad-grad 12/09 Masters Grad-2nd Year Masters Grad-2nd year

Where from Tremont, MS Houston, TX New Orleans, LA

City & Reg. Planning Urban Design BC Civil Eng Civil Eng

-Completed Masters -Masters Grad-2nd year

Marietta, GA

Masters Grad-2nd year Undergrad-3rd year Undergrad-5th year-grad 12/09 Undergrad-3rd year

Snellville, GA Scotland Folkston, GA

Civil Eng

Peachtree City, GA

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

A Vision for Dunwoody Village Redevelopment

Georgia Tech College of Architecture Sustainable Multi-Generational Communities Class 12/3/2009

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

Envision an Ideal Day... • • • • •

What would it look like? Where would you go? How would you get there? What would you do? Who would it be with?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY The Ideal Day

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Dunwoody Village | Will Not Be • • • • • • •

Big Box Retail Reliant on Cars for Transportation Perimeter Mall or Perimeter Place Duplicate High-rise Buildings Single Use All Park Space Single-Family Detached Homes

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Dunwoody Village | Goals • • • • • • • • •

Promote Healthy Living Maintain History Support Lifelong Aging Connect to Surrounding Community Mix Uses Provide Public Space and City Hall Promote Walking Promote Sustainability Provide Transportation Alternatives

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Dunwoody Village | Vision With historic characteristics, walkability, public spaces, and mixes of use, Dunwoody Village will strengthen the heart of Dunwoody, providing an authentic sense of place to foster a spirit of community wellness and healthy living through social interaction, service, sustainability, and safety.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

8 states over 10%

1985 No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

1990 No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

1995 No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

2000 No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

2005 No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

Only 1 state under 20%

2007

No Data ≥30%

<10%

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Health| Adult Obesity Trends

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person

Only 5 states over 10%

1 state under 20%

1985 No Data ≥30%

<10%

2007

10%–14%

15%–19%

20%–24%

25%–29%

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Dunwoody Demographics

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Demographics| Population Total Population: 39,583 • 46.5% male • 53.5% female

Ethnicity • • • • • • • • •

Age Distribution • • • • •

12% 27% 29% 6% 25%

65+ 45-64 25-44 18-24 Under 18

81.8% White Non-Hispanic 4.6% Hispanic 4.4% Black 3.1% Asian Indian 1.6% Korean 1.5% Chinese 1.3% Two or more races 1.3% Other 0.5% Japanese Data from: 2007 U.S. Census Bureau and CityData.com

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Demographics| Income / Education • • • • • •

$200k+ $150-199k $100-149k $75-99k $50-74k < $50K

Mean: $90k

14.2% 12.3% 19.2% 12.4% 13.9% 28.0%

• Graduate/professional degree 26% • Bachelor’s degree 43% • Associate’s degree 4% • Some college 15% • High school diploma 9% • Less than HS 2%

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Demographics| Employment Status • Professional • Educational, health care, social assistance 20% • Finance, insurance, real estate • Retail trade • Information • Manufacturing • Wholesale trade • Construction • Transportation, warehousing, utilities • Arts, entertainment, food services • Public administration • Other

23% 10% 9% 8% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3% 2% 4%

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Dunwoody | History • • • • • •

Pioneered in 1830’s by Major Charles Dunwody Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church Dunwoody Elementary Roswell Railroad Dunwoody Village in 1970’s Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse (The Dunwoody Farmhouse)  Originally featured house, barn, smokehouse, chicken house, cornfield, pasture  Stephen Spruill plowed garden into mid 70’s with mule, Shorty, growing vegetables for nearby stand

• Incorporated December 1, 2008 Dunwoody Village is already the heart of Dunwoody.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

Dunwoody Village Today

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd.

Project Site

Mt. Vernon Rd.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : SURROUNDINGS • Auto dominance • Traffic congestion • Pedestrian unfriendly

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : OUT BUILDINGS • Visually obstructing • No relationship • Multiple owners • Financially viable

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : OUT BUILDINGS • Post office • Excessive parking • Environmentall y unsustainable

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : SPRUILL HOUSE • Icon of Dunwoody • Loss of historical function • Loss of locational prominence

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : SITE •BUILDINGS/BUSINESSES Vacancy/occupan cy • Decent aesthetic • Insular • Inflexible to change over time

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY EXISTING CONDITIONS : COMMUNITY • Healthy community • Evidence on every corner • Nowhere to coalesce • No physical structure to enhance

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY SUMMARY: •Visually & Physically Disconnected

RESULT:

•Declining community image •Rising vacancy •Economic and environmental unsustainability •Image of “Anywhere U.S.A.”

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The Redevelopment Plan

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY OWNERSHIP SITUATION:

•30-acre parcel, Single owner •Surrounded by parcels with various owners and building ages

GOALS: 1.Create a connected, pedestrian-friendly environment. 2.Develop a viable, healthy town center at all stages. 3.Give Dunwoody a place to call home.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 1: Remove Building •Remove southern half of the existing building •Keep northern half, including The Fresh Market and Walgreens

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 2: Create a logical system of rightof-ways •Establishes a public framework for development •Engages the surrounding street network

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 3: Add first phase of buildings •Generates new income •Forms a visually coherent core

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 4: Create a park •Creates a new place for community gathering •Increases the viability of surrounding development

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 5: Remove remaining buildings •Creates the opportunity for future expansion

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 6: Expand framework of right-of-ways •Extends the public framework

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 7: Add second phase of buildings •Additional income for owner •Potential site for municipal use

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 8: Construct City Hall •Fully frames the central public space •Places City Hall at its focus

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 9: Develop the periphery •Framework provides flexibility over time •Allows increasing intensity of use •Accommodates office space more efficiently

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 10: Restore the farm around the Spruill House •Restores the icon of Dunwoody •Creates a new gateway into the village center

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 11: Expand right-ofways beyond village •Establishes public framework to guide future development •Achieves CONNECTIVITY

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Why Is Connectivity Important?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY IMPROVED WALKABILITY • Ability to walk • Higher quality walking environments • Alternative routes for exercise

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY WALKABILITY

•Existing 15-Minute Walkshed

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY WALKABILITY •New connections expand the 15minute walkshed

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY DIRECT CONNECTION • Short, safe drive, walk, or bicycle ride • Avoid regional traffic • Enjoy increased property values

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

How Do We Get Connected?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY REGULATING PLAN:

•Developed along with the master plan of the village •Establishes a network of public access that frames future development •Does not = streets •Success of village will inform the content of right-ofway

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

How Do We Design Safer Streets?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY CONVENTIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY ARTERIAL CALMING: Enhancing Pedestrian Safety MEDIAN S

CROSSING ISLANDS

VISIBLE CROSSWALKS

NARROW LANE WIDTHS

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY STREET CALMING: Balancing User Needs SHORT MEDIANS

CROSSING MEDIANS

TRAFFIC CIRCLES

DYNAMIC GEOMETRY

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY CITY CENTER: Establishing Pedestrian Prominence RAISED CROSSINGS

DIAGONAL PARKING

BULB OUTS

PARALLEL PARKING

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY VISUAL & TEXTURAL CUES: Simple and Effective IMPRINTED ASHPHALT

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Transportation Options

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Walking • Walking still a top priority, but provide alternatives to automobiles • Walker’s Guide with map of area for shopping, and civic areas

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Strategy • Allow neighboring residents of Dunwoody to get to Village without cars • Allow Dunwoody Village residents to leave Village without using a car

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Arriving at Village

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Connection to Outside Village: ZIP CARS Car Sharing Membership Program • No extra cost for gas or insurance • Reserve cars by day or hour • Hold card to windshield and car unlocks for easy driving away • Occasional Driving Plan • Application Fee $25 / Annual Fee $50 • $7/hour or $66-$69/day

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Connection to Outside Village: MASS TRANSIT PROBLEM • MARTA Bus Lines 132 and 150 go through Dunwoody Village every 40 minutes SOLUTION • Trolleys to take people to destinations • Perimeter Mall, MARTA, Hospitals, and Churches

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Transportation | Connection to Outside Village: BIKE LANES Designated Bike Lanes • Studies have shown to be safer • Requires more connection throughout city • Village could have retail center as bicycle hub

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Sustainable Design and Urban Agricuture

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Sustainable Design Must Address: • Sustainable Site Design • Water Conservation and Quality • Energy and Environment • Indoor Environmental Quality • Conservation of Materials and Resources 

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Sustainable Design| Porous Paving • Rainwater drains through, thereby recharging the groundwater table and reducing storm water runoff.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Sustainable Design| Porous Paving

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Sustainable Design| Porous Paving • Potential environmental benefits of implementing this technology in our urban centers are significant

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Sustainable Design| Tree Conservation

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Restoring the History of Dunwoody

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Restoring the History of Dunwoody • The growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities • Integrated into the urban economic and ecological system

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Restoring the History of Dunwoody • Social benefits include better health and nutrition, increased income, employment, food security within the household, and community social life

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Three Ways to Incorporate 1) Retrofit the “Big Box” post office building and surrounding parking lot 2) Incorporate agriculture in housing 3) Provide a public farming space (near Spruill House)

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Locations

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Retrofitting Post Office

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Retrofitting Post Office • Asphalt farming techniques • Layering of soil, compost in containers on top of asphalt • Post Office roof is partially replaced with a greenhouse roof • Reversal of parking lot light poles into solar trees that hold photovoltaics

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Retrofitting Post Office

• Imagine pushing a shopping cart through this suburban farm • Picking your produce right from the vine • Option to bring your harvest to the restaurant chef for preparation • Eating your harvest on the spot

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Housing • Decreased reliance on transportation for agricultural products • Cuts down on unnecessary truck, train, and container ship journeys • Walk out onto your terrace, pick an apple, and then eat it

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Housing • For young families, the productive garden teaches volumes to the kids. • For retirees, it ensures plenty of healthy anti‐aging fresh food that is both affordable and blessedly chemical‐free.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Urban Agriculture | Spruill House and Public Space

Before

After

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The Public Arena

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Existing Resources| Dunwoody Branch DeKalb County Public Library/ Spruill Center for the Arts Education Center

• 0.2 mi from Spruill House 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road .2 mi from the Spruill House

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Existing Resources| Recreational and Sports and Fitness Dunwoody Park Fitness Center • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Indoor Track Junior Olympic Saline Pool LifeFitness Strength Training Equipment Free Weight Room Water & Land Group Fitness Classes Treadmills, Stairmasters, Recumbent & Upright Bicycles, Etc. Locker Rooms with Dry Sauna & Whirlpool Personal Training Massage Therapy Free Nutritional Consultations Dynamo Swimming Lessons Gymnastics Tae Kwando

Sports Center • • • • • • •

Youth Soccer/Baseball/Basketball Adult Basketball Golf Lessons/Golf Outings Tennis Lessons Summer Camps Cheerleading Church wide Family Events

Dunwoody Baptist Church

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Existing Resources| Spiritual

Marcus Jewish Community Center 5276 Tilly Mill Rd. 2.5 miles

Dunwoody United Methodist Church 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd. .1 mile

Dunwoody Community Church 2250 Dunwoody Club Dr.

All Saints Catholic Church

2.6 miles

2443 Mt. Vernon Rd. 2.3 miles

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Buildings | Park and City Hall Locations

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Buildings | Role in Defining a Community

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Buildings | City Hall Example • City of Duluth Population: 26K • City of Dunwoody Population: 39K

Dunwoody Village should be anchored by a City Hall that is a memorable iconic landmark.

Duluth City Hall

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Outdoor Goals • • • •

Social interaction Recreational space Green space for inhabitants to relax Host public gatherings and festivals

Sidewalks should provide connectivity throughout the park

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Hosting Community Festivals and Events The Village streets should be easily cordoned off for street festivals.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Community Gazebo/Stage

Stage for Community Events

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Community Center/ Amphitheater • • • •

Small venue, appropriate for parcel size Wide green terraces for seating and sunning Adjacent to Community center – –

Gathering spot for larger events and festivals Place for residents to meet, have classes, etc.

Pavilion stage for concerts, outdoor movies, performances.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Other Areas/Features • Fountains provide a focal point for town greens...

and anchor more intimate public spaces

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Splash Pads • FUN • A great place for all ages to mix and play

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Other Areas: Rooftops Include • Lush plantings • Swimming pools • Fire pits • Restaurants • GREAT SKYLINE VIEWS

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Public Spaces | Other Areas: Rooftops • Great nightlife spots • Inject energy & street activity • Increase commercial viability • Attract residents to the village • Increase “green space” • Casual daytime retreats

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Retail

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail| Questions for Dunwoody Village • Who is going to shop here? • What are they shopping for? • What is it going to look like?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Can Shopping Be Enjoyable?

http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk

www.savageartstudios.com

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Healthy Choices

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Supply and Demand • 3 mile radius

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Supply and Demand • 1 mile radius

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Around the Village

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Shops, Plaza, Medical, and Banks $

Health & Wellness Facility

Clinic

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dunwoody Plaza

$ Shops of Dunwoody Dunwoody Pediatrics

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$

$ $

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DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Surroundings = Housing •

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Great Services Available

Pre-school / Daycare

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Surroundings Strengths • Great Location • Large Population • High Traffic Count

Weaknesses • • • •

Not Walkable High Vacancy Rate Lack of Visibility Lack of Green space

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Locations

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Atlantic Station

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Neighborhood

www.socketsite.com

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Neighborhood

www.lloydconstruction.com

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Restaurants

www.pbase.com

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Neighborhood Renderings

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Perspective

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail | Corner Retail Space

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Retail Concepts | Corner Retail Space • Retail ideas to: • • • • •

Be pedestrian friendly Have healthier food options Increase density Increase visibility Have better access to medical

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Commercial Parcels | Office Over Retail & Live/Work Businesses to Include • • • • • •

Health Care Providers Financial Services Professional Services Art Galleries Preschools Overflow City Offices

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Residential Aspects

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Existing Stock Housing Occupancy • 95% Occupancy • 66% own, 33% rent • 5% Vacancy Housing Unit Types • 63% Single unit structures • 37% Multi-unit structures

Household Size • 62% of owned and 80% of rented residences have household size of 1 or 2 people

Household Types • 55% Married-couple families • 31% People living alone • 9% Other families • 5% Other nonfamily households

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Home Ages and Values

• • • • •

Year Housing Built

$1 million: $500-999k: $300-499k: $200-299k: < 199k:

0% 21% 58% 16% 5%

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Locations

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Options

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Baby Boomers • Born 1946-1964 (currently ages 45-63) • 25% of national population (75 million) • Significant impact on housing in long term • Retirement accounts have lost 18.3% of their value within last year, causing to work longer • Seeking multigenerational communities that promote convenience, social interaction, continued education, and active lifestyles • Low maintenance homes with close proximity to retail • Want to remain physically and mentally healthy

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Generation X • Born 1965-1978 (currently ages 31-44) • 18% of national population (52 million) • Most are renting their first homes as couples, or owning while starting family • Will be credited with bringing in the majority of child population • Overall, want a safe and friendly community environment

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Generation Y • Born 1979-1996 (currently ages 13-30) • 27% of national population (80 million) • Will be key demographic for multifamily and starter housing in next decade • Will pay for walkable, mixed-use community • Convenience, connectivity, and a healthy work-life balance to maintain relationships • More than ½ would trade lot size for proximity to shopping or work • Want diversity in housing types, styles, groups of people, and household composition • “Green” home designs play important role in purchase and rent decisions

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Diversity • Want to create a live-work-play environment • Opportunities for people of different incomes to live near where they work and leisure for quality growth • Options of apartment buildings, townhomes, condominiums, residential above retail, and green homes

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Apartments 3-5 stories • Include workout/activity center • Rooftop gardening

2-3 stories • Wrap around with center public area

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Townhomes • Design to encourage interaction with neighbors to meet • Front porches and balconies, garages in rear or on-street parking • Make sidewalks walkable

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Housing | Above Retail • Excellent for land conservation • Design to have parking under residential units and behind retail spaces • Balconies important for neighbor interaction and community interface • Important to make walkable

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Aging

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging

almost 28 million Americans will be 65 and older

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U.S Census Bureau shows

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by 2025 90% increase in 65 and older from 2001 levels 450% increase in over 85 from 2001 levels

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging | Wants • The majority of older Americans report wanting to stay in the same homes and to age in place. • Dunwoody Village could help this dilemma by having housing geared specifically toward aging in place. • Dunwoody residents can move out of their homes if cannot maintain anymore but still stay in Dunwoody.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging | Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

NORC - A geographic area that identifies large concentrations of the neighborhood or community area with older adults. These are areas where older adults live and will likely continue to live and “age in place.” Lifelong Community - an opportunity to create a place where individuals can live throughout their lifetime with access to housing and transportation options, access to healthy living and access to information and services.  

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging | Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

Potential NORCs in DeKalb as “Geographic Areas Concentrations of Citizens 55+ Legend DeKalb Citizens 55+ Percent 0-24% 25% - 34% 35% - 44% 45% - 55%

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DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging | Healthy Living • •

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An emphasis on physical health Walkable areas, and a wide range of potential physical activities Housing geared toward aging in place A involved community center will promote social, physical interaction of all ages.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging | Healthy Living

• Successful aging is dependent upon a person’s ability to balance all areas of wellness.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Aging| Considerations •Location of services to older adult populations •Permitting of future businesses for older adults and access to transportation •Developing service delivery strategies in areas with high concentrations of older adults

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Universal Design

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design • What is it? • Why does it matter? • How can it be used?

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | What Is It? • Solve problems faced through the use of products, buildings and environments • Focus on functionality, ease of use and appearance • Products, buildings and environments accessible to all

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | What Is It? Equitable Use

Perceptible Information

Simple & Intuitive

Universal Design

Tolerance For Error

Flexibility

Appropriate Size and Space for Approach And Use

Low Physical Effort

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | Why Does it Matter?

Safety

Convenienc e Equitable Use Simple & Intuitive

Flexibility

Perceptible Information Universal Design

Tolerance For Error

Appropriate Size and Low Physical Effort Space for Approach And Use

Comfor t

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | Why Does it Matter? • Many Universal Design solutions are inexpensive • Universal Design should be considered from the beginning • Universal Design creates satisfaction

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | In Dunwoody Village • Public spaces: wide sidewalks, dropped curbs, benches • Retail: accessible store fronts, space for outdoor seating

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY Universal Design | In Dunwoody Village • Residential: aging in place; wider doors and hallways, accessible bath tubs and showers

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Site Design

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY GOALS: 1.Create a connected, pedestrian-friendly environment. 2.Develop a viable, healthy town center at all stages. 3.Give Dunwoody a place to call home.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY OWNERSHIP SITUATION: •30-acre parcel, Single owner •Surrounded by parcels with various owners and building ages

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 1: Remove the southern portion of existing building

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 2: Add a new framework of right-of ways

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 3: Add new streets •Parallel and diagonal on-street parking •Tight turning radii •Wide shoulders for bicycles •Medians and traffic circles

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 4: Add new sidewalks •Wide sidewalks for outdoor display/dining •Crossing bulb-outs •Textured crosswalks •Extensions across Chamblee Dunwoody & Mt. Vernon

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 5: Add trees and landscaping • Visually soften • Provide shade • Calm vehicular traffic

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 6: Add public park/plaza •Blends hardscape with soft •Accommodates active and passive recreation •Acts as a visual folly for buildings •Creates a center to gather, a place to relax.

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 7: Add new buildings • Residential over retail • Parking in rear • Frame streets and central public space

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 8: Remove remaining existing buildings

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 9: Expand the village center • New buildings: Small office/residential over retail • Apartment building • Structured parking with ground level retail

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 10: Insert City Hall •Prominent location •Rear concealed •Clock tower on southeast corner •Creates civic identity

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 11: Expand the village into the periphery • Creates consistent frontage along Dunwoody Village Parkway • Larger footprint office/residential • Additional retail

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY MOVE 12: Highlight the Spruill House •New farm restores history & culture •Provides visual draw from intersection •Physically projects presence of Village Center into Dunwoody

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY CONCLUSION The Proposed Plan: •Acknowledges ownership realities •Allows flexibility to maintain economic viability in an unforeseeable future •Creates a new community core for Dunwoody •Establishes a framework for the creation of a healthy community for people of every generation

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THANK YOU

DUNWOODY VILLAGE STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY

Special Thanks to Instructor Rick Duke and all of the guest lecturers we had this semester.

Happy Retirement Rick! December 4, 2009