2012 NOMA Student Design Competition - Urban [space] US12...Idea Center

NOMA is seeking ideas for the invigoration and infusion of community led design and economic development for urban spaces in Southwest Detroit. The design problem requires in-depth research of historical site conditions as well as an understanding of the current social, cultural, economic, and physical space conditions found in this unique community. Designers must also understand the entrepreneurial spirit of the current citizens and envision solutions that will support sustained and enhanced economic development in Southwest Detroit, an area that has been severely under-resourced for several decades. Successful planning and architectural design solutions must address how the identity and physical spaces of the city/neighborhood may be reinvented to optimally leverage Michigan Avenue’s Corktown District.

The 2012 NOMA Student Design Competition is a two component design challenge:
I: The first component is an urban planning study of the Southwest Detroit neighborhoods for the development of new Urban Spaces, located off of Michigan Avenue [US12]. The urban spaces should:

• Preserve and enhance the existing sites and community
• Provide visioning and planning of vacant urban spaces
• Consider new multi-transit ideas for the neighborhood/community
• Incorporate and reflect on the historic significance of the neighborhood

II: The second component of the competition calls for a cohesive urban planning scheme that incorporates key elements from The Greening of Detroit  initiative along with the design of a new Sustainable Training Center known as “The Idea Center”. The center will serve as the hub of the revitalization for the neighborhood, a nucleus for education and information focusing on holistic and healthy living.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12680381/StudentDesComp/2012 NOMA Student Competition Urban Space.pdf