Get it? Got it? Good.

I hope everyone's site analysis is coming along. I just wanted to spam everyone's inbox with things you've all read in the brief already, but should be sure to keep in mind as we move forward.


First and foremost, the people in charge want something non-traditional and unique. However, they do have certain major concerns that each entry is required to address in some capacity (one or all of them.)

• Noise from construction.
• People and vehicles must be safely rerouted around construction.
• Provide real-time info to the public in order to demystify the constructionprocess.
• Transform construction staging areas into opportunities.
• Events and festivals that take place along red line.
• Public access to cultural/historic/geologic artifacts that may be revealed during construction.
• Opportunities to upgrade storm drains, signs, and lights. How can they be less disruptive and better designed in regards to transportation?
• Maintenance of physical and visual access to business during construction.
• How can construction be a educational opportunity for school children?

A few other things to be pointed out from the brief:

• Baltimore is changing. Industrial -> Biotech, Education, Medical, Service Economy
• More historical structure in Baltimore than anywhere else in the country
• We have one Subway lines and one light rail that do not connect the East and West
• Open City principles
• affordable housing
• good public transit
• quality public space
• diversity
• Redline
• 14.5 miles light rail
• 1st priority in a comprehensive regional rail system, totaling 6 lines
• will cost 1.8 billion dollars
• 60,000 people per day
• 44 minutes to travel
• 15 above and 5 below ground stations

Submit!

• One (1) 24" x 30" board mounted on foam core, chip board, etc.
• Names, affiliation, and a short bio of each team member must be included.
• Contact info. should be on the back of board.
• Deliver or mail to:
• Urbanite, 2002 Clipper Park Road, 4th floor, Baltimore, MD 21211
• Identify area for proposal.
• $30 check to "D Center Baltimore"

We're being Judged!

• Ability to directly address the above mentioned criteria.
• Adherence to principles of Open City.
• Ability to serve as a precedent for future construction.

Brownie points:

• Respond to unique environment.
• Be innovative, creative, and provocative.
• Turn negatives in to positives.
• Interdisciplinary

Tomorrow's meeting will be at 3:00 at my (Dave's) house.