Browsing by Author "Hirzel, Hannah"

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    Destination: Tigard Transit-Oriented Development and Urban Design Strategies
    (University of Oregon, 2018) Hirzel, Hannah; Larco, Nico
    Tigard, a suburb of Portland, Oregon, is interested in a new urban design vision as a new MAX light rail line is proposed to extend through the city. TriMet and the city of Tigard partnered with a University of Oregon graduate architecture seminar and design studio to envision a new plan and identity for the city. The city of Tigard sees this new transit line as an opportunity on many levels. Tigard aims to be the “most walkable city in the Pacific Northwest,” which could include a shift from its current identity as a transit line transfer point into a destination for visitors and commuters. With a new light rail line making travel to downtown Portland and surrounding suburbs easier, the city of Tigard sees opportunity for growth and development, and the potential to redefine some of its city goals. Student teams of three to four members tackled these issues and presented proposals for a new town center in Tigard. Though each team proposed unique schemes, there are similar issues and goals. Some key focus areas include: • Creating a public “place” and identity where the MAX light rail stops in Tigard • Creating a connection to the existing town • Celebrating Fanno Creek, a natural area and trail system located west of downtown • Re-designing Hall Boulevard to become safer and more accessible for pedestrians • Redefining the city grid and creating more manageable block sizes The following proposals have various approaches to urban design and the future vision for the city of Tigard, but all make an effort toward sustainable urban design. Through effective street design, stormwater management, pedestrian-focused public spaces, mixed-use development strategies, and more, these proposals aim to develop Tigard into a place where people want to live, develop, and enjoy public spaces.
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    Tigard Transit Center Development Potential
    (University of Oregon, 2018) Carden, Nate; Greene, Douglas; Knight, Cole; Luna, Sabrina Ortiz; Kume, Ellen; Leary, Gretchen; Loudermilk, Matthew; Hirzel, Hannah; Moran, Michael; Eskandari, Fatemeh; Salgado, Gloria Morazan; Pera, Aiden; Ralston, Luke; Rehacek, Mariana; Templeton, Clarke; Zagorec-Mark, Ethan; Buckberg, Emily
    TriMet's Southwest Corridor project proposes a 12-mile light rail line that will fill current service gaps and address future transportation demands in the rapidly growing areas of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Washington County. The need for a Southwest Corridor light rail line is clear, with Interstate 5 travel times projected to increase 17% by 2035 and average speeds slowing to 20 mph (TriMet). The proposed light rail line will also serve a population that is expected to grow by about 75,000 residents and 60,000 jobs by 2040 (TriMet). The Southwest Corridor will include a major transit stop in Tigard. This light rail transit center will expand upon the existing downtown Tigard transit center that serves area residents as they arrive and depart on the existing bus lines and WES commuter rail, as well as be a destination. Anticipated to be located adjacent to downtown Tigard, it has the potential to stimulate real estate development in the vicinity. Students in Ian Carlton's Real Estate Development Seminar (ARCH 407/507) evaluate and analyzed the development potential of the Tigard Transit Center area, looking at mixed use development in an urban infill area.