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Guide to New York State Livable and Sustainable Communities
Champion: Orlando Maione, AIA
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The booklet will serve as a guide to the public on how to implement livable, sustainable communities. It will address mixed use neighborhoods with walkable distancees, sustainable buildings, green/open spaces and urban centers. It will also include current legislation that is financially beneficial and will preserve the built envionment in New York. |
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Gowanus Expressway Corridor - Tunnel and Neighborhood Revitilization Master Plan
Champion: Glen Cutrona, AIA
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AIA Brooklyn has started a study to develop a master plan of the Gowanus Expressway. The expressway is a six lane highway that runs from the base of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to mouth of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. The chapter is in the process of meeting with the 1) city planning commission 2) Brooklyn Borough President and Community Boards for the purpose of gathering information to develop a white paper to document the planning process.
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AIA Eastern New York Chapter
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Southend Neighborhood Revitilization Master Plan for the City of Albany New York
Champion: Randy Collins, AIA |
AIA Eastern New York has held a two day charette with architects, planners and consultants to brainstorm areas of concern such as quality of life issues, workforce development and the physical plant as they relate to the south end of Albany. The chapter will continue to develop the master plan for delivery to the Mayor in 2007. |
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2007 NYIT Solar Decathlon House to be Used as a
Community Resource Center
Champion: Orlando Maione, AIA |
AIA Long Island is progressing on an approved self funded initiative designed to assist NYIT students in the design and development of their 2007 Solar Decathlon entry. The Chapter is planning on working with the students following the competition to determine what further use the house might have.
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New Housing, New York Legacy Project
Champion: Mark Ginsberg, FAIA |
AIA New York seeks to set the standard for affordable house, design and development in New York City and beyond. The AIA New York Chapter’s New Housing, New York (NHNY) Legacy competition project has been structured to promote an integrated design process among architects, private developers, government agencies and community organizations. Organized in collaboration with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the project will test new methods of procurement of a development team, emphasizing design excellence, innovation and sustainable design.
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The Duck Project: Peconic Regenerative Park Study (PRPS): A Community Supported Laboratory for Sustainable Living at Hubbard County Park
Champion: Eva Growney, AIA |
AIA Peconic is working on a feasibility study focused within the Hubbard County Park. When completed, the study will create an inventory of the world class wildlife habitat and the significant historic structures found within the park. Through the study the Chapter will explore opportunities for conservation, preservation, adaptive reuse, architectural design and integration of clean renewable energy solutions.
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Reshaping Rochester: The Midtown Plaza Community Design
Champion: Trevor Harrison, AIA
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AIA Rochester is working on a multi level initiative: One part of the effort is related to a community based lecture series highlighting the design issues facing urban areas. The second effort is based on the revitilization of an existing downtown retail complex called Midtown Plaza. The Chapter is working with the City of Rochester to identify design options for this large parcel. The City will be voting whether or not to take financial control of the project and the AIA150 effort will assist in that decision making process through the development of design alternatives prepared as part of a large Charrette. |
AIA Southern New York Chapter |
Partnering with local governments and community organizations to draw attention to our landmarks for the benefit of improving local economies.
Champion: Jim Bryden, AIA
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The chapter has established a website http://nyslandmarks.com/ which identifies the key landmarks across the Southern Tier. Still under construction, the site provides for submittal of data for structural, natural and historic district landmarks. The chapter is also working with the City of Binghamton in chairing the Design Committee of a possible National Trust for Historic Preservation “Main Street” program. In addition, we are assisting Broome County in an effort to save an important 1862 landmark building. |
AIA Western New York Chapter |
A New Form Based Code for Buffalo: A Blueprint for our Future
Champion: Peter Murad, AIA
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AIA Western New York will work with the Buffalo, New York’s city government to adopt a new approach to zoning ordinances. The goal is to develop an environment of development friendly rules that support livable communities principles.
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The Armstrong House
Champion: Dennis Noskin, AIA |
AIA Westcheser/Mid-Hudson has been approached by the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy to restore Armstrong House, a structure that was built in 1910 and used as an artistic retreat. The Conservancy intends to restore the house to its unique stature and remodel it for its steward who will watch over this and other preserves in the area. The Conservancy has asked for the chapter’s guidance in analyzing the structural integrity and life safety issues of the building while considering the historic value of the structure. The Armstrong House is in the midst of a beautiful wooded preserve, the Conservancy has asked the chapter to research sustainable “green” design for what could be a future prototype for other conservancies.
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