Architect, Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Land Use Planner, Environmental Observer

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Site Design Review - Case Study #1

This project is a remodeled shopping center, that is located at the corner two major streets -

AS
SUBMITTED BY
THE DEVELOPER ....





AS SUGGESTED BY
THE URBAN DESIGNER ...




the final result

So...what's the difference? The two buildings are brought together and the remaining space is not merely landscaping but an interesting plaza. Guess where Starbucks decided to go in this shopping center...

...with thanks to
John Schlagheck, Project Planner
who said

"We can't have that on this important corner...
go for it Larry and I'll back you all the way"
. . .

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