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LULU VILLAGE, ABU DHABIMASSING CONCEPTS, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, CAD DRAFTING

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Making A People Place

Protection from Vehicular TrafficIn Abu Dhabi, everyone sees how traffic can be a very dominant factor. If there is too much

vehicular traffic, the quality of the environment deteriorates as a result of noise and fumes,

space for pedestrians becomes compromised, and accidents become more prevalent due

to frequent movement conflicts.

Security and Perceived SafetyProviding a lively town center populated by residents and visited by guests 24 hours a day

does much to eliminate deserted nighttime spaces .

WalkingPoor conditions for walking discourage pleasure walks and make the town difficult to

circulate for pedestrians .

LingeringUrban life is more than walking . When possibilities for sitting and resting are inconveniently

located or not present, the public realm turns into a transit zone where only walking takes

place .

Seeing, Talking, HearingSeeing, hearing and talking are part of social interaction in the urban environment . Enjoying

nice views and vistas when staying and walking in the town is part of the town experience

and reduces the perception of time used for the journey .

Activities & InteractionActivities invite people to stay longer . Activities that can be considered are: skating, jogging

etc ., as well as activities for special age groups, day and night, summer and winter activities .

ClimateBeing able to enjoy the outdoors is an important part of Gulf living . Well lit spaces facilitate

evening lifestyles after the heat of the day dissipates .

Aesthetic QualityAesthetic qualities are part of our perception of city quality . What we touch and look at both

close and far away, forms part of the urban experience .

Create clear understanding in the relationship between modes

Passive surveillance and open facades towards the streets

No barriers and obstacles in the streetscape

Provide benches / talkscapes and meeting points

Active and recreational activities for everybody

Provide comfortable outdoor public spaces

We like good design and nice detailing

Well-lighted evening spaces

The environmental strategies outlined on the previous pages establish a framework

for a livable environment . Those environmental strategies must be taken in

conjunction with strategies to create a high-quality built environment if the Village

is going to achieve Urban Quality . ‘Urban Quality’ is the key to understanding the

relationship between towns and people . When urban quality is low, the number of

pleasure visits and activities are low . Activity is limited to the most necessary visits

and walks which people do because they have to carry them out .

Abu Dhabi ChallengesThere are several key challenges to creating public life at Lulu in Abu Dhabi . Below

are listed several issues that prevent public life from occurring and also areas of

potential where solutions can be sought .

1. Distance to Existing Historic CenterThe further new urban growth areas are distanced from existing areas of urban

intensity – the more difficult it is for urban conditions to be created through

development . Even mixed-use development cannot simulate this urbanity – time

is needed (many generations) for complex social and physical urban structures

to emerge .

2. Islands are IsolatedDue to the island condition there is a body of water that separates the life in the

existing historic structure of Abu Dhabi from Lulu. This island condition amplifies

the difficulties in letting lively urban conditions emerge at Lulu. Successful

communities require good connectivity, accessibility and programming .

3. Focus on AmenitiesWhere no natural lifeline is given to existing urban areas full of urban life it

becomes more important to capitalize on the environmental qualities of the place .

Here the island of Lulu and its relationship to the water are unique opportunities .

4. You Can’t Run from the HeatWhilst it is possible to dress up warmer when it gets cold in Copenhagen – it is not

possible to escape from the heat in the open spaces of Abu Dhabi . That means

that we have to accept that vibrant outdoor life is restricted to certain seasons of

the year and to certain times of the day . Accordingly, the performance of public

spaces at night very important .

5. Give People New PerspectivesIt will not be enough to design and build good public spaces in Lulu . Abu Dhabi

needs to use good public spaces as one tool in a series of initiatives to transform

the car dependent urban culture to show people other perspectives and lifestyle

choices . This implies an educational process in which the people of Abu Dhabi

learn again the value and pleasure of meeting in outdoor spaces .

Check list for quality in public space - making 100% people placesThis checklist is a test that can be applied to measure the urban quality of an existing space or as an iterative part of the design process to create a

new space . Surveys show that public spaces and areas that address all these urban create clear understanding in the relationship between modes .

STRATEGIES ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Protection from Vehicular TrafficIn Abu Dhabi, everyone sees how traffic can be a very dominant factor. If there is too much

vehicular traffic, the quality of the environment deteriorates as a result of noise and fumes,

space for pedestrians becomes compromised, and accidents become more prevalent due

to frequent movement conflicts.

Security and Perceived SafetyProviding a lively town center populated by residents and visited by guests 24 hours a day

does much to eliminate deserted nighttime spaces .

WalkingPoor conditions for walking discourage pleasure walks and make the town difficult to

circulate for pedestrians .

LingeringUrban life is more than walking . When possibilities for sitting and resting are inconveniently

located or not present, the public realm turns into a transit zone where only walking takes

place .

Seeing, Talking, HearingSeeing, hearing and talking are part of social interaction in the urban environment . Enjoying

nice views and vistas when staying and walking in the town is part of the town experience

and reduces the perception of time used for the journey .

Activities & InteractionActivities invite people to stay longer . Activities that can be considered are: skating, jogging

etc ., as well as activities for special age groups, day and night, summer and winter activities .

ClimateBeing able to enjoy the outdoors is an important part of Gulf living . Well lit spaces facilitate

evening lifestyles after the heat of the day dissipates .

Aesthetic QualityAesthetic qualities are part of our perception of city quality . What we touch and look at both

close and far away, forms part of the urban experience .

Create clear understanding in the relationship between modes

Passive surveillance and open facades towards the streets

No barriers and obstacles in the streetscape

Provide benches / talkscapes and meeting points

Active and recreational activities for everybody

Provide comfortable outdoor public spaces

We like good design and nice detailing

Well-lighted evening spaces

The environmental strategies outlined on the previous pages establish a framework

for a livable environment . Those environmental strategies must be taken in

conjunction with strategies to create a high-quality built environment if the Village

is going to achieve Urban Quality . ‘Urban Quality’ is the key to understanding the

relationship between towns and people . When urban quality is low, the number of

pleasure visits and activities are low . Activity is limited to the most necessary visits

and walks which people do because they have to carry them out .

Abu Dhabi ChallengesThere are several key challenges to creating public life at Lulu in Abu Dhabi . Below

are listed several issues that prevent public life from occurring and also areas of

potential where solutions can be sought .

1. Distance to Existing Historic CenterThe further new urban growth areas are distanced from existing areas of urban

intensity – the more difficult it is for urban conditions to be created through

development . Even mixed-use development cannot simulate this urbanity – time

is needed (many generations) for complex social and physical urban structures

to emerge .

2. Islands are IsolatedDue to the island condition there is a body of water that separates the life in the

existing historic structure of Abu Dhabi from Lulu. This island condition amplifies

the difficulties in letting lively urban conditions emerge at Lulu. Successful

communities require good connectivity, accessibility and programming .

3. Focus on AmenitiesWhere no natural lifeline is given to existing urban areas full of urban life it

becomes more important to capitalize on the environmental qualities of the place .

Here the island of Lulu and its relationship to the water are unique opportunities .

4. You Can’t Run from the HeatWhilst it is possible to dress up warmer when it gets cold in Copenhagen – it is not

possible to escape from the heat in the open spaces of Abu Dhabi . That means

that we have to accept that vibrant outdoor life is restricted to certain seasons of

the year and to certain times of the day . Accordingly, the performance of public

spaces at night very important .

5. Give People New PerspectivesIt will not be enough to design and build good public spaces in Lulu . Abu Dhabi

needs to use good public spaces as one tool in a series of initiatives to transform

the car dependent urban culture to show people other perspectives and lifestyle

choices . This implies an educational process in which the people of Abu Dhabi

learn again the value and pleasure of meeting in outdoor spaces .

Check list for quality in public space - making 100% people placesThis checklist is a test that can be applied to measure the urban quality of an existing space or as an iterative part of the design process to create a

new space . Surveys show that public spaces and areas that address all these urban create clear understanding in the relationship between modes .

STRATEGIES ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Making Places for People

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• Stone Entry Piers tied to stone retaining or freestanding site walls are required at driveway entrances, utilizing an approved community theme stone. Individualized designs of gates, entry monuments and signs are encour-aged.

• Masonry Piers and site walls. Organic solutions which closely integrate stone walls with the surrounding to-pography, and incorporate larger rectangular boulders and stones into the base of the wall. Retaining walls will be required to have a minimum 2:12 batter, and a dry-laid and structural appearance. Predominantly horizontal jointing is preferred, and vertical joints must be interrupted. Site walls must step with the topography and tran-sition to boulders and surrounding grades at their terminus points.

• Entry Gates, if desired, may be introduced at individual driveway entrances . Gates are to be constructed of locally sourced hardwood, stained, or sealed against weathering, and with forged bronze details. Gates are to have authentic details and construction, and are subject to the Design Guidelines. Gates and associated stone entry piers will have an overall height restriction to be determined, 1.2meters-1.2 meters maximum for gates with open rather than solid (opaque) construction. Gates may be furnished with automatic operators, however operators must be concealed from view of the road behind site walls or concealed below grade. Gate intercoms or keypads will be set back from the road a minimum distance of 6m and softened with planting.

• Sign plaques mounted on the entry walls or piers may include the street address, the family name or a prop-erty name, in custom designed plaques of stone or metal. These signs may be illuminated internally by a re-cessed light within the stone pier, or by a fully shielded architectural sconce mounted to the stone pier.

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A. Planted walkway to Head Vintner’s Office: Narrow walkway to 8’-0” to imply that this is a more private walkway (vs. public spaces in courtyard tasting areas). 8’-0” width could still allow tour access. Walkway to be lined with new shade tree allee underplanted with shrubs and groundcovers.

B. New Restrooms with steps and ramp access (5%, no handrail required).C. Retain existing flagpole; consider whether another location for plaque and flagpole are preferable.D. New 7’-0” height concrete stucco wall with sliding entry gates from parking area to enclose

tasting room buildings, to screen views and traffic noise. Wall to be planted with Parthenocissus to match existing vine-covered winery walls.

E. Install new area drain inlets in courtyard spaces; connect to existing culverts at Tesla Road.F. ‘Signature’ planting strategy for Vineyard’s Tesla Road frontage: Existing Olive trees to remain,

add more specimen olives as a continuous line. White Oleander hedge to flank wall behind Olives; dwarf variegated Westringia under Olives.

G.Handicap ramp access to the Main Tasting Room (less than 5% slope).H. Remove existing restrooms to create a new entry terrace in front of the Gazebo.I. Extend the rear ramp and flanking planting for handicap access from the rear exit at the Tasting

Room.J. Remove the existing trees (Mulberry, Casuarina) and replace with a formal grid of London Plane

trees set in uniform ground plane of decomposed granite. Trees at 20+’ spacing to form a continuous shade canopy while allowing flexibility in seating and table arrangement.

K. Grape Arbor with substantial wood or concrete posts and vineyard wire trellising to extend vines over, flexible outdoor seating underneath (to be determined). Lighting sconces on trellis posts.Note: use portable outdoor heaters for events.

L. Water Features: low concrete seatwalls (18” height) surrounding square pools. Spouts emerge from courtyard walls flanking entry and near second tasting room. Four spouts emerge from center of water feature in central courtyard.

M. Event Tent space, 40’ x 80’ on linear event lawn spaceN.Increase planting bed width for screening at service side of Tasting Room (weak visually)O. Extend fence with tall hedge to screen employee parking at service docks, add solid gate for

employee use.P. Entry gates of ornamental iron with concrete/stucco wing walls and planting and new entry signQ. Bury overhead utilities for approximately 140’-0” along roadway at new entry.R. Parking Area for 214 cars. Overflow event parking to be handled across Tesla Road on Wente

land, or to be determined. Parking lot to have London Plane trees underplanted with Red Fescue grass, to match Wente Sparkling Cellars landscape theme.

S. Drop-off and Arrival zone, bus drop-off and limousine parking for events.T. Olive trees with mix of ornamental grasses.U. Transplanted specimen Canary Island Date Palms accent main entry and arrival areas.V.Specimen Olive trees with ornamental grasses at roundabout.W.Handicap parking area (approximate requirement 5 cars).X. Employee Parking: 40 spacesY.Delivery/Truck access

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• materials and finish: brushed aluminum in a dark bronze finish with incised, white reflective paint letters. typeface to match entry sign.

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SOCIAL IMPACT MARKETING COLLATERAL

THE CAPC IMPACT QUANTIFYING THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF OUR WORK

On average, CAPC invests $250,000 per project to create 2.5 housing units, which provides safe, affordable homes for 7 low-to-moderate income New Jersey residents.

CAPC’s work helps to stabilize disinvested housing markets and supports property values. Each rehab of a vacant property is linked to a 2.1% increase in the value of homes within 500 feet1.

CAPC prioritizes the use of high efficiency building technologies and EnergyStar appliances. Each property saves an average of $70 a month in utilties.

CAPC’s investment has spillover effects across the local economy and generates $350,000 in total economic activity2. Everyone gets a small boost, from roofers to local restaurants.

Each CAPC project creates an average of 1.0 construction jobs and supports another 0.8 indirect and induced jobs2 by stimulating the local economy. CAPC prioritizes hiring minority-owned contractors.

CAPC puts vacant properties back on the tax rolls and generates local and state taxes from the increases in economic activity. Each project generates nearly $25,000 in tax revenue3.

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Each year CAPC invests millions into NJ communities to acquire, rehab, & reoccupy dozens of vacant and distressed homes. But it’s more than just bricks and mortar; here’s a guide to the community impacts stemming from the typical CAPC rehab project.

1. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, March 20122. Source: IMPLAN economic analysis modeling. 3. Source: IMPLAN, economic analysis modeling.

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Inclusionary ZoningStart with existing zoning

with given as-of-right floor area ratio (FAR).

Inclusinary Zoning regulations provide density bonus of extra

FAR in exchange for fees in-lieu payments into a Community Land Trust affordable housing

fund.

Community Land TrustInclusionary fees are used to acquire land and operate CLT. CLT can partner with

developers to construct any form of housing, from single-family detached to coops and

apartments. Land is leased - not sold- from CLT to homeowners. Additional sources of funding can supplement in-lieu fees such as

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Community Land Trusts (CLTS) are nonprofit community developers that create and preserve permanently affordable housing opportunities for LMI communities.

CLTs make the distinction between ownership of land and ownership of improvements like houses and community facilities.

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CLTs partner with developers

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to construct any form of housing: single-family, multi-family, coops, even manufactured housing has been done.

to ensure permanant affordability and provide stewardship oversight. Land is leased, not sold, from the CLT to homeowners at affordable rates. Resale restrictions limit profits from land appreciation. Subsidies and housing affordability are recycled.

Research links CLTs to dramatically lower foreclosure rates, and highly efficient use of subsidy. Don’t forget about the highly democratic board structure and community-driven processes,

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Floor Area Ratio (FAR)The primary mechanism used in zoning to control the size and bulk of buildings. It is a ratio of the maximum allowable floor area divided by the area of the entire lot. Any given FAR can be manifested in many different ways depending on the height and lot coverage of the building (see right).

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Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)Allows for the transfer of unused FAR — also known as air rights — from one parcel to another, usually to assist in historic preservation efforts. The receiving site is then able to build to a higher FAR than would be otherwise allowable. TDR is used when the sending and receiving sites are in the same area but are not eligible for a Zoning Lot Merger (See below).

Special Purpose District

An additional zoning requirement that is superimposed onto an existing zoning statute for a particular geographic area. It can complement or supersede the underlying zoning but does not change it. In New York City, overlays are used for limited height and commercial activity districts.

BulkRegulations that dictate the density, maximum size and placement of buildings. These include restrictions on height, lot coverage, setbacks and open space requirements.

Overlay District

A type of overlay district (see above) that superimposes special zoning strictures tailored to the distinctive characteristics and needs of specific neighborhoods. There are dozens of such districts across New York City.

VarianceA zoning variance provides an exemption from the typical land use and bulk regulations of the zoning resolution. A variance is granted under unique circumstances where zoning strictures cause ‘undue hardship’ for the property owner. In New York City a zoning variance requires a public hearing.

Inclusionary Zoning (IZ)A form of zoning that provides developers with an FAR bonus in exchange for either reserving a portion of housing units as ‘affordable’ or paying fees into an affordable housing fund. In New York City, the Inclusionary Zoning program, also known as Inclusionary Housing, is optional for developers.

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FAR bonus

Affordable housing units

Zoning Lot Merger (ZLM)A type of transfer of development rights, where two or more adjacent lots are combined into a single zoning lot. Through this merger, unused FAR can be shifted from one building to another. These lot mergers often enhance the value of the merged parcels.

Zoning Glossary of Terms

lots or building façades. Enforcement of certain urban design features has become so important in some circles that in 1993 the Congress for the New Urbanism formed with a charter outlining a long list of design principles to which they adhere.

Zoning also has an impact on the transportation habits of a community. City officials often ‘upzone’ areas around public transit to create

higher densities in order to discourage car use. Parking requirements are ubiquitous in most zoning codes and do exactly the opposite by mandating a certain number of car parking spaces for each housing unit built. Combined with the ability to set how much industry will be allowed in certain areas, zoning codes are perhaps local government’s most powerful planning tool to affect the built environment of a community and the city as a whole.

From the design and feel of its streets to the affordability of its housing and movement of its residents, zoning codes seek to organize uncertainty. In doing so, zoning can both help or hinder the development of cities and be used towards progressive ends or to protect the status quo. Regardless of ideology, it is clear that zoning plays a crucial role in determining whether places flourish or decline.

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Population Within 1/2 Mile: 42,128

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