Elizabeth Transit Oriented Development
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Client: Vornado
Located adjacent to the Northeast Corridor Main Line the Transit Oriented Development plan was crafted in accordance with the principles of Smart Growth. A mixed-use commercial -retail - residential district is proposed in conjunction with the linear park along the Elizabeth River, creating riverfront vistas and a waterfront setting for residential units.
Retail activities are proposed throughout the site at street level, to bring energy to the pedestrian environment, as well as part of an overall commercial strategy of mutually complementary shops, restaurants, office and large-scale retail establishments.
The new Elizabeth River Park is proposed as a linear space which echoes the sinuous shape of the river. An urban green space that steps down to the river edge will provide spaces for sitting, walking, jogging, in-line skating, and cycling.
Tim Delorm, Urban Designer & Landscape Architect, prepared the plan while at EDAW, Inc.
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Jersey City Transit Oriented Development
Jersey City, New Jersey
Client: Westminster Communities
Architect: Lindeman, Winkleman, Dupre
The 25-acre site in Jersey City's Morris Canal Redevelopment District was home to steel manufacturing for nearly a century. Westminster Communities proposed to remediate the property and create a robust, mixed-use, transit oriented redevelopment plan.
The plan envisions the creation of a new neighborhood that reconnects existing neighborhoods; local streetscape and architectural precedents are drawn upon for compatibility. Convenient retail and professional office space is proposed adjacent to the light rail station. Densities range from 12 to 50 units per acre. Courtyard buildings lead to the Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station. Structured parking with green roof terraces are located center block to conceal from surrounding streets. Townhouses line Woodward Street and transition the density to match existing neighborhoods.
In addition to remediation of environmental contamination, the community will enjoy three new community parks totaling 5 acres. The parks will celebrate the historic Morris Canal's route through the community providing passive and active recreation needs.
Tim Delorm, Urban Designer prepared the plan while at EDAW, Inc. |
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Willets Point Sustainability Guidelines
Willets Point, Queens, New York
Client: New York City Economic Development Corporation
The goal of the Willets Point Sustainability Guidelines was to assist in laying the groundwork for implementing a sustainable community based on the objectives of the City's PlaNYC 2030. The 62-acre site is adjacent to Citi Field. The development program includes a mix of uses totaling 7.5 million SF, including 5,500 residential units, retail, a lifestyle center, office space, a conference hotel, a 400,000 SF convention-exhibition center and a public school.
The consultants role was to inform on sustainable options, considering cost and implementation approaches. Client goals were to incorporate a wide range of innovative strategies to ensure that Willets Point sets a precedent for future redevelopment.
The plan calls for a green infrastructure of parks and rooftop gardens. Bioswales will function as an integrated stormwater management system to contain and treat stormwater runoff while preventing transport of contaminants. A comprehensive sustainability package with a strategy for site planning, green building, stormwater management, open space and green infrastructure was created.
Tim Delorm, Principal-in-Charge prepared the plan and guidelines while at EDAW, Inc.
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Station Place Transit Oriented Development
Dunellen, New Jersey
Client: Toll Brothers
Dunellen's 24-acre Downtown Redevelopment area is comprised of 3 parcels located adjacent to New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line. TNDPA created a conceptual master plan for a pedestrian friendly, "Railroad Town" transit village. Based on the principles of transit oriented development, the plan promotes increased density, mixed-use, shared parking and an enhanced pedestrian realm.
Emerging where underutilized industrial land and outdated structures now stand, a new municipal complex, services, shops and restaurants, homes, streets, and new public parks and plazas will transform the Dunellen Redevelopment Area into "Station Place," the city's premier civic, business, entertainment, and residential address.
The Toll Brothers plan for the Dunellen Redevelopment Area was developed in accordance with the principles of smart growth. Livable neighborhoods with a mix of uses, a variety of housing types, price ranges, and transportation alternatives are central themes for "Railroad Town."
Tim Delorm, Principal Planner prepared the plan and guidelines while at EDAW, Inc.
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