In this project, you will assemble a proposal for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) project in the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. You will use knowledge gained in this course and others to develop a thriving urban community and make your pitch to the city of Manitowoc. The document outlining guidelines can be found here.
The attached guidelines detail the goals and scope of development, and though you will see various “requirements”, it should be stressed that none of these are set in stone. You may deviate from any requirements as you see fit, but it must be kept in mind that the city will select the proposal they find the most attractive.
Since the location of the project is specified, it will not be difficult to georeference the map of the PUD in a desktop GIS for location-specific considerations and mapping. Consider making a map and/or editing spatial data in one of the following GIS programs:
For static maps, consider editing the final product in a graphics editing program such as:
For 3D editing, consider using one of the following:
Every group member needs to significantly contribute. While it is common for a leader to emerge in a group project setting, the bulk of the work should not disproportionately fall on any one person, and no member is exempt from doing their fair share. Two mechanisms will be used to ensure significant contributions from each member:
Mechanism 1: Termination clause – A member may be terminated from the group if they are not participating up to the group’s standard (this includes standards for collegiality). Termination must be unanimous, and an “intent to terminate” notice must delivered to the appropriate group member (with the instructor cc’d) at least one week prior to termination. During this time, the at-risk member has an opportunity to change course. If performance does not improve, the group member will be terminated and must complete the project individually.
Mechanism 2: Proportional contribution – At the end of semester, each group member will fill out an evaluation of other members’ (and their own) level of contribution to the project. Any person scoring an average of <75% on the “total contribution” item will have their final project score adjusted proportionally.
Your outputs should all be of high quality and should not resemble (or reference) a class project. Outputs should be produced using a coherent, aesthetically-pleasing report template. The following required elements are required for submission (these are noted on p. 84 but substantially modified to fit the scope of the course):
Statement of design intent: A 750+ word summary which describes key design elements, proposal highlights, and guiding principles of the proposal.
Geospatial exposition: A series of maps (along with descriptions) showing building footprints, streets, parking (if any), landscaping, and other key features. If elements of the map are not legible at the scale of the entire site, individual maps must be constructed. This section can also include 3D renditions of the site and/or link(s) to interactive web map(s). For building design and display, the following guidelines state various levels of quality of work:
Architectural description: Photographs or digital renditions of the architectural style intended for the site. This should also include landscaping elements. It is not expected that every tree, shrub, or other landscaping element will be included on the map. This would be considered excellent (“A” quality) work.
Community issues, environmental impact statement, and broader spatial considerations: How this proposal addresses community and environmental issues of significance to current residents, business owners, elected officials, and other key stakeholders in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This section should also address how the proposal fits into a broader spatial context including its relationship with other municipalities within Manitowoc County and larger regional cities such as Milwaukee and Green Bay.
The presentation should last 10-15 minutes and highlight the most significant parts of your proposal. Include the community issues you chose to focus on, your buildings and map, architectural style, and general guiding principles. It should be visually-driven (e.g., include a picture on every slide). Every person in your group must speak.