case c:university row
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We chose the vacant lot in unviersity row. There are several aspects we discribe including background information, vacant lot, and solution. By analyzing these data, we figured out some rational sugguestions for the vaent lot.TRANSCRIPT
Background Information· Settled in the late 19th to early 20th century· Vacant House rate: 3% to 7%· Full of beautiful historic homes· Community center boarding west & neighborhood park in southeast corner· Neighborhood below Southern Dayton View about 44% vacant· Neighborhood above Dayton View Triangle 23% vacant
Vacant lot· Location: Northwest corner, connecting streets: Academy Place & Vancouver Dr· Accessible & ensures resident’s privacy· Open, grassy, flat & receives lots of direct sunlight· Owner open to community garden plans
Solution: Community Garden· Provides vegetable garden for community· Contains mixed plants with herbs, trees and vegetables, flowers, small walkway and benches· Creates community center characteristic of neighborhood· Maximize use of space· Unite community, take pride in neighborhood & prevent further vacancies· Keeps neighborhood in beautiful condition· Not duplicate of recreation center & park
Katie Jackson, Kaili Liu, Yinuo Wei