watson top - action uptown proposal

WATSONUDBS/IOP for ACTION Housing Joseph Colarusso Henry Glennon Liam Lowe Michael Lynes Dmitriy Yakubov

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Governing Use Stipulations / Index

Index

Project Narrative

Project Scope

Introduction

Introduction

PN 1.00

PN 1.01

IN 1.00

IN 1.01

Demographics

Crime Statistics

Snowfall Data

Rainfall Data

Site Drainage Data

Solar Data

The Neighborhood

The Site

Zoning Map

Zoning Overview

Site Utilization

Site Condition

PS 1.00

PS 1.01

PS 2.00

PS 2.01

PS 2.02

PS 2.03

PS 3.00

PS 3.01

PS 4.00

PS 4.01

PS 5.00

PS 5.01

IN1.00 GOVERNING USE STIPULATIONS

General Notes

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2. None of the documents included in the drawing index are intended to be considered in isolation of one another. All parties utilizing these documents for bidding, quantity survey, and/or pre-construction analysis shall consult the general notes and information located on this sheet and all “IN” and “CA” series (governing use stipulations and code analysis) sheets for information and conditions governing work described in the documents listed in the drawing index before proceeding with contracts and/or procurement. Governing use stipulations sheets and code analysis (“IN” and “CA” series documents) provide code, procedural, and use guidelines governing all information contained within the documents. Any and all entities referencing content included shall do so only in the context of the entire volume. Neither the owner of the intellectual property not their agents assume responsibility for errors, omissions, or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents.

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4. Use of all construction materials and installation proposed shall conform to the Pittsburgh City Home Rule Charter and Americans with Disabilities Act for Buildings and Facilities as well as all applicable federal codes, state, codes, local codes, trade association standards, and/or manufacturer’s standards as adopted by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Index


ACTION UptownWatson TopCarnegie Mellon University school of architectUre 48_550

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Adaptive Transformation

Adaptive Transformation

Specifications

Assembly Sequence

Implementation Documentation

Project Scope

Code Analysis

Site Context

Selective Demolition

Module Assembly

Module Section Details

Sidewalk Assembly

Sidewalk Section Details

Sidewalk Access Ramp Assembly

Sidewalk Access Ramp Section Details

Planter Assembly

Planter Section Details

Wall Assembly

Wall Section Details

Street Section A

Street Section B

Summer Panoramic View

Summer Panoramic View

Autumn Panoramic View

Autumn Panoramic View

Axonometric Diagrams S1-S2

Axonometric Diagrams N1-N2





Table Module

Single Seat Module

Double Seat Module

Bench Module

CSI Designations

CSI Designations

Vegetation Specifications

Vegetation Specifications

Comprehensive Assembly

Comprehensive Assembly

Logistics

Logistics

Critical Path Analysis: Overview

Critical Path Analysis: Overview

Critical Path Analysis: Phase I-II

Critical Path Analysis: Phase III-IV

Critical Path Analysis: Phase V-VII

Critical Path Analysis: Financing

Hard Cost Analysis

Hard Cost Analysis

Recurring Soft Cost Analysis

Non-Recurring Soft Cost Analysis

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AT 4.01

AT 4.02

AT 4.03

AT 4.04

AT 4.05

AT 4.06

AT 4.07

AT 4.08

AT 4.09

AT 5.00

AT 5.01

AT 1.00

AT 1.01

AT 1.02

AT 1.03

AT 2.00

AT 2.01

AT 2.02

AT 2.03

AT 2.04

AT 2.05

AT 3.00

AT 3.01

AT 3.02

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SP 1.00

SP 1.01

SP 1.02

SP 1.03

AS 1.00

AS 1.01

IMP 1.00

IMP 1.01

IMP 2.00

IMP 2.01

IMP 2.02

IMP 2.03

IMP 2.04

IMP 2.05

IMP 3.00

IMP 3.01

IMP 4.00

IMP 4.01

Land Use / Site Utilization Deviation

Land Use / Site Utilization Deviation

Street Elevations

Street Elevations

Existing Materials

Proposed Materials

Safety and Lighting

Lighting Diagram

Typology Precedent

Programming Precedent

PS 6.00

PS 6.01

PS 7.00

PS 7.01

PS 8.00

PS 8.01

PS 9.00

PS 9.01

PS 10.00

PS 10.01

Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter

Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

CA 1.00

CA 1.01

CA 1.02

CA 1.03

General Site Modification

Specific Elements

Demolition Plan

Site Preparation

SC 1.00

SC 1.01

SD 1.00

SD 1.01

TABLE OF CONTENTS IN1.01

Index

PN1.00PROJECT NARRATIVE

Project narratIve introduction

To empower people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives through the provision of decent, affordable housing, essential supportive services, asset building programs, and educational and employment opportunities.

-- from ACTION-Housing, Inc Mission Statement


ACTION UptownPROJECT NARRATIVEPN1.01

To foster and develop the community of the Uptown neighborhood it is imperative to address not only the vacant lots and properties in the area but also the space in between the structures. It is important to resolve the multitude of challenges found along the Uptown alleyways such as Watson Street to build a safe, sustainable, and healthy urban community.

Watson Street in particular is a space where members of the community interact on a daily basis and holds the potential to become an even more engaging place. In order to make sure that Watson Street is developed to its full potential, four key issues must be addressed: crime safety, community engagement, pedestrian safety, and stormwater and snow runoff management. Resolving these issues will improve safety, health, and overall quality of life of all residents along the alleyway and potentially in Uptown as a whole.

Watson Street has an opportunity to become an engaging social space for the community. However, several site issues need to be addressed for this to become reality. These include litter control, replacing the sidewalks, introducing outdoor attractions, and establishing a social node.

The first step towards transforming Watson Street is managing the overgrown vegetation on the fences and sidewalks. The density of the vines that cover the fences and spill onto the sidewalks contributes to the issue of littering along the street. Refuse and waste such as beer cans, cigarette butts, etc., simply gets tossed into the thick vegetation. Trimming back the plants will expose the waste and with the addition of several garbage cans along the alley it can address the issue of litter control.

In addition to encouraging littering, the rampant vegetation is damaging the sidewalks. In several locations along the alley the sidewalk is completely overgrown and unusable. In other places the plants have worked their way through the cracks in the sidewalk and fractured it. Once the vegetation issue has been addressed, the sidewalks need to be replaced. The property owners are responsible for sidewalk maintenance in front of the property, but these responsibilities have been neglected for years and the sidewalks are in bad state of disrepair.

A key step towards engaging the community on Watson Street will be the introduction of outdoor attractions such as street furniture. The alleyway only sees local traffic consisting primarily of residents parking their cars. The street can thus be engaged for the purpose of providing outdoor recreational space for the local

youth population. These low cost improvements to the alleyway have a great potential to not only improve the quality of the space but also expand the sense of community in the neighborhood.

The overall volume of traffic going through Watson Street is low and is limited to residents of the neighborhood. Nonetheless, the issue of traffic and pedestrian safety will need to be addressed. Traffic-calming measures, both graphic and physical, can be introduced as well as designation of the alley as a “play street” completely closed to traffic during certain hours.

Traffic-calming systems consist of graphic signs alerting motorists of children playing in the street and speed limits. The physical component can include a variety of measures including speed bumps, rumble strips, or textured pavement surfaces.

An alternative to deploying extensive traffic calming measures is designating the street as a “play street” and making it off limits to traffic on certain days. This practice is widely employed in Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY to provide children in the city with a car-free environment. Roadblocks would be installed at either end of the alleyway and a schedule of when the street is closed to traffic would be made available to the residents of the neighborhood.

The goal of Watson Top is to provide Uptown with a valuable public amenity: high-quality public gathering space. This will offer both new and current residents with a place to meet and expand investment in the neighborhood. Such an intervention acts as a pilot project and could be implemented further along Watson Street or on one of Uptown’s many tertiary streets. Quality street infrastructure in conjunction with other ACTION Uptown projects would serve to draw new development to Uptown, increasing residential density and bringing new life to this neighborhood.

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Project narratIveintroduction


ACTION UptownPS1.00 PROJECT SCOPE: BROAD DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

demographics

The population of Uptown is employed in a variety of sectors, but nearly half of the people with jobs are working in the education and healthcare sectors. Uptown is home to UPMC Mercy and is located in direct proximity to UPMC facilities in Oakland. Employees of the UPMC system could provide a good new target population for the Bluff and Watson Street specifically. The median household income in Uptown is estimated at $12,200 with median male earning $9,508 and female earning $9,599.

The racial breakdown of Uptown is dramatically different than that of the city of Pittsburgh as a whole. The racial makeup of the city is 68% Caucasian and 27% African American, where as in Uptown it is the opposite. However, it should be noted that these statistics of the neighborhood are skewed due to the inclusion of people residing in the Allegheny County Jail.

2010 Census information lists the population of the Bluff at 6600 people. These numbers are skewed by the inclusion of Duquesne University students and the inmates of the Allegheny County Jail. These people account for almost three-quarters of the total population. The actual permanent population of Uptown is approximately 1690 people.

Permanent Residents

Employment and Income

Race and Ethnicity

68% African American

25.8% Caucasian

4.1% Hispanic

1% Native American

1.1% Other

73.2% Students

1.2% Allegheny County Inmates

2.8% Group Home Residents

25.6% Permanent Residents

12% Wholesale and Retail Services

16% Financial Services

6% Manufacturing and Construction

17% Arts and Entertainment

49% Health and Education

Bluff Neighborhood Demographics

Watson St b/w Seneca St & Jumonville St Demographics

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: BROAD DEMOGRAPHIC DATA PS1.01

crime statistics

Sufficient street lighting has been known to greatly reduce the levels of night-time street crime. One key requirement for lighting systems in areas such as Watson Street will be physical security. While the current traditional street light network can potentially provide sufficient light levels, the street lamps can be easily disabled to plunge stretches of the street into darkness to cover illicit activities. The new system will have to be recessed and consist of a multitude of fixtures to deter attempts to tamper with the lighting.

A key aspect to deterring street crime is providing visual connection to the street from adjacent properties. Providing views of the street to the tenants as they sit on their porches or stoops keeps eyes on the street, deterring ill-wishers and miscreants. Beyond eliminating the fences and trimming down the overgrown vegetation, however, this element of crime prevention can only be suggested as a design guideline for other ACTION Uptown projects.

A less desired though effective technique of crime deterrence is the installation of surveillance cameras. This method has been implemented around the 5th Avenue Lofts project. This method carries with its effectiveness a host of negative connotations, and could be seen by many as an invasion of their privacy. Overt video surveillance is therefore not recommended. If surveillance is deemed necessary for the purpose of investigating crime that does occur, the devices should be minimal and not obviously present to the residents.

The overall disinvested condition of the Uptown neighborhood (particularly the abundance of abandoned and vacant lots) facilitates an unsafe and crime-prone environment. The first challenge on the way to improving the quality of life along Watson Street and in Uptown in general is creating a crime-averse condition. The requirements for a safe environment include secure lighting, visual connections to the properties along the alleyway, and possibly the installation of surveillance cameras.

Crime Prevention

Lighting Eyes on the StreetSurveillance

67.3% Property Crime

10.5% Drug Violations

19.4% Assault

2.8% Robbery

Allegheny County Crime Data

Pittsburgh Crime DataBluff Neighborhood Crime Data



26.4% Assault

4.3% Robbery

12.5% Assault

13.6% Robbery



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ACTION UptownPS2.00 PROJECT SCOPE: ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

precipitation data

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Road Surface

SNOWFALL DATA PITTSBURGH AVERAGES AND RECORD DEPTH DATA FROM ERH.NOAA.GOV

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The street pavement of the alleyway is in relatively good condition and replacing the road surface entirely is unreasonable at this time. Instead pervious pavement materials should be used on the sidewalks. When Watson Street does require re-pavement, textured road surfaces should be considered to help combat ice accumulation. These measures could also be combined with the traffic-calming measures described above, such as rumble strips or speed bumps.

Pittsburgh Snowfall Average and Record Depths Data from erh.noaa.gov

Data from erh.noaa.govPittsburgh Snowfall Average by Month

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: ENVIRONMENTAL DATA PS2.01

precipitation data

Pittsburgh Rainfall Average and Record Depths Data from erh.noaa.gov

Data from erh.noaa.govPittsburgh Rainfall Average by Month

In its present condition Watson Street presents a completely impervious surface. The site slopes down from the Hill District towards the southeast so stormwater runoff from Watson Street presents an issue to the properties located along the southern edge. In the winter snow accumulation also becomes an issue because the alleyway is classified as a tertiary street and receives little-to-no plowing. Both of these issues can be mitigated with a pervious road surface and sidewalk materials.

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ACTION UptownPS2.02 PROJECT SCOPE: ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

site drainage data

Like many industrial cities, Pittsburgh has a combined sewer system that is over 100 years old. This integrates stormwater overflow from high-volume rain events with municipal waste and causes a number of issues. The two contaminated sources mix, and stormwater flushes waste into the rivers as well as to already burdened treatment plants. In the absence of a complete and costly overhaul of the network, best practice is to limit the load on the municipal system and increase stormwater infiltration into the ground. Permeable surfaces (such as permeable paving or plantings) are ideal for this, and plants offer the added advantage of beginning to filter the contaminated stormwater in addition to their associated benefits.

Watson Street offers a good opportunity for stormwater management due to its location and grade. This section of street slopes from a high point in the west to a low point in the east and cuts across the prevailing slope of Hill to the north. Stormwater from Fifth Avenue will flow onto our site from two large parking lots at the middle and east end of the block. Currently, our site has only one storm drain at the southeast corner of the street, not nearly enough to handle a sizable rain event.

The proposal will utilize permeable unit pavers on the sidewalks as well as a series of planters on the south side of the street. These are constructed at street grade to allow stormwater to flow directly into them from the street. The planters will improve infiltration during average rain events but will be overwhelmed in more extreme storms. Thus, an overflow drain is provided to feed water into the combined sewer to prevent flooding of the street and adjacent properties.

Stormwater Runoff

Existing storm drain

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Parking lots

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: ENVIRONMENTAL DATA PS2.03

solar data

By overlaying areas that receive direct sunlight for more than 75% of the time the sun is in the sky, the patterns of shadows across the site during the four seasons were identified. This helped to inform the decision regarding where to locate planters and seating. The darkest orange areas on the diagram receive sun for the largest amount of time throughout the year and therefore are most suitable for seating as well as vegetation.

Areas of Exposure

Solar exposure: Winter Solstice

Solar exposure: Summer Solstice

Solar exposure: Spring Equinox

Solar exposure: 75% year-round exposure

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ACTION UptownPS3.00 PROJECT SCOPE: LOCATION

the neighborhood

The area of focus for ACTION Uptown is the 2000 blocks of Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue between Jumonville Street and Seneca Street. The properties in this area have been largely consolidated and are characterized by more well-preserved historic facades. Seven sites have been identified for gut renovation or new construction projects as well as two streetscape projects, located on Watson Street and Tustin Street.

The district of Uptown, also known as the Bluff, is located east of the Pittsburgh Point. The neighborhood is accessed primarily by Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue and a network of one-way and two-way streets. The Birmingham Bridge and the Liberty Bridge define the eastern and western boundaries of the neighborhood and connect it to the South Side across the Monongahela River.

The Bluff

Action Uptown/2000 Block

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: LOCATION PS3.01

the site

Watson Street is a one-way (West to East) tertiary street providing access to a few housing units as well as parking for units facing Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue. Residents of Watson Street treat it as a space shared by pedestrians and automobiles, gathering on either side to chat or allowing their children to play in the street. These social activities should be supported by providing more well-designed features and drawing visitors from the broader community.

Currently there are few outdoor spaces in Uptown for people to meet and gather, a vital aspect of successful neighborhoods which encourages new residents to move to the area. Watson Street runs the full length of Uptown, maintaining its general character throughout. It is therefore proposed to extend the Watson Top intervention the full length of Watson Street making it the first shared street in Pittsburgh. The intervention between Seneca and Jumonville streets is intended to serve as a pilot for the larger scale project.

Watson Street

Data from www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/maps

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Pilot intervention Proposed extents of Watson Top project

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ACTION UptownPS4.00 PROJECT SCOPE: LAND USE AND ZONING

zoning map

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: LAND USE AND ZONING PS4.01

zoning overview

Three zoning districts converge around Watson Street, remnants of Pittsburgh’s industrial past. The residential zone features many row houses while the industrial zone is beginning to fade into the other two categories, reinforcing the changing nature of Pittsburgh from manufacturing to service enterprises.

Convergence

R1-A: Two Unit Residential Buildings Structures are limited to two-family houses, often in a multifloor row-house style of medium-low density construction.

Primary Streets: include all roads and streets that serve as the main distributing arteries for all traffic originating from within or outside of the area. These roads carry the greatest traffic volumes and provide the means by which most people see the visual image of the neighborhood.

LNC: Local Neighborhood CommercialSmall businesses, a.k.a. “Mom and Pop” shops and specialty stores. Drive-throughs are allowed only by special permission with further stipulations. Any shop may feature a residence for a shop owner on the premises if half of the property is available for client parking.

Secondary Streets: roadways generally provide traffic movement between primary and tertiary roads and typically connect primary roads with individual use areas. The smaller volumes of traffic carried by these roads permit slower design speeds to accommodate for stop-and-go traffic.

IND: Industrial ZoneSuitable for warehouses, storage, manufacturing, and other uses. The commercial application of the code becomes apparent where the zone faces Forbes Avenue. There are no actual production complexes in the neighborhood despite the industrial zoning classification.

Tertiary Streets: Tertiary roadways or residential roadways handle lower volumes of more localized traffic and on-street parking when necessary. Their main function is to provide vehicular access to individual facilities, parking areas, and service areas.

Fifth Avenue as seen through the lot on the corner of Watson and Seneca streets.

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ACTION UptownPS5.00 PROJECT SCOPE: SITE UTILIZATION

site utilization

The buildings adjacent to Watson Street encompass a variety of uses including

residences and Womanspace East, a family support center. A significant number of the

units are vacant including the majority of those facing Forbes Ave. In addition, two large

parking lots sit uphill from Watson and will contribute stormwater runoff to the street.

Site UseSingle-Family Residential Storage

Institutional Vacant

Multi-Family Residential Tax Delinquent (at least 1 year)

Watson Street

Forbes Avenue

Fifth Avenue

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: SITE UTILIZATION PS5.01

site conditions

Many backyards (some unmaintained) face onto Watson St, providing a surprisingly lush environment. However, this lack of maintenance has also left many of the sidewalks unsafe or inaccessible. The parking lot in the center of the block currently provides access to Fifth Ave, a characteristic which will be limited to increase pedestrian safety.

Land Use DeviationStructures Neglected Lawn Care

Paved Areas Vacant Lot, Dumping

Sidewalk, Poor Condition Sidewalk Damaged, Unusable

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ACTION UptownPS6.00 PROJECT SCOPE: LAND USE / SITE UTILIZATION DEVIATION

land use / site utilization deviation

Where buildings have been removed or were never built, lots are left to nature and fill with vegetation. Intended for structures, the overgrowth does not invite new development. The streetscape intervention will provide well maintained vegetation, integrating the improvements with their surroundings. The increased quality of public street infrastructure will help to bring development to the area, especially as ACTION Uptown projects bring new residents to the area. The proposal encourages future residential development on the street and leaves room for driveway construction on all parcels facing Watson Street.

Sidewalks on the site have largely been left to decay and are unusable in many places. Overgrowth from unmaintained lots and erosion stemming from improper subsurface construction have created an unsafe pedestrian environment, forcing most users onto the street. The proposal will provide new pedestrian infrastructure in the form of a continuous accessible sidewalk on the north side of the street. Better construction and stormwater management will ensure the new construction remains stable and usable for years.

Recent commercial endeavors in Uptown have been to pave parcels of land for the purpose of parking and land banking should property values rise. While this could help the lack of parking in the city, the problems of open gaps in the urban fabric and the water runoff from precipitation only add to the issues at hand. The large parking lot at the center of the block provide a vehicular shortcut and contribute to an unsafe pedestrian environment on Watson Street. This proposal will limit access to the parking lot from Watson, improving pedestrian safety.

Paved Parking Area

Vacant Infill Parcel

Sidewalk, Settling/Erosion

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: LAND USE / SITE UTILIZATION DEVIATION PS6.01

land use / site utilization deviation

Although the city has repaved portions of the road, the sidewalks have been left to be overrun by vegetation from vacant lots. This vegetation does provide a lush street experience, and a significant portion of the south side of the street will be maintained as planted. However, the existing fences and plants will be removed and replaced with more sustainable vegetation as well as street furniture, situating Watson Street as a public space for residents of Uptown.

Garages like this one are typically found in commercial and industrial zones but this is actually located in the R1-A Residential zoning district. It is unclear if the property was zoned differently at the time of construction but this garage offers an opportunity for some type of commercial space on Watson Street. The proposal will improve the experience of being on the street and potentially draw more people off Fifth and Forbes Avenues.

Vacant lots are often recepticals for trash and general waste. Such dumping is indicative of a lack of investment in the urban landscape and decreases nearby property values. Simply introducing quality public space where residents can gather will reinvigorate people to improve their neighborhood. Vacant lots such as this one are potential sites for future residential development directly related to the new street infrastructure.

Vacant Lot, Litter & Trash Dumping

Sidewalk, Untamed Vegetation

Commercial Garage in R1-A Zone

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ACTION UptownPS7.00 PROJECT SCOPE: CONDITION

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Currently, the site displays evidence of significant decay. The lots that are not vacant contain buildings that are slowly falling apart. There are several instances where a section of rowhouse has been removed to open up an area for parking or another building type. Numerous party walls remain exposed, leaving buildings exposed to the elements. Towards the west end of the street the condition and height of the buildings slowly begins to increase as well as the feeling of security. Near Jumonville Street there are two recently renovated and constructed buildings. On the corner is a recently repainted apartment complex. The second is a battered women’s shelter that was constructed only 3 years ago. The two buildings are connected to each other as well as another smaller apartment complex.

Upon visiting the site we found a few neighborhood residents either passing through on foot or sitting outside their homes. After speaking with them it became clear that their families have lived in Uptown for years and were not happy about the new development that has been occurring in the area because they fear being forced out by rent increases. During all of our visits we found Watson Street being used as a pedestrian connection, especially through the parking lot at the center of the block.

Built Environment

Social Environment

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: CONDITION PS7.01

street elevations Project ScoPe


ACTION UptownPS8.00 PROJECT SCOPE: MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

existing materials

The materials found in the buildings that line the alleyway are typically constructed of wood, brick, and concrete. Most of the buildings over 25 years old are constructed with brick, while the more recent constructions and additions are constructed with wood and utilize timber framing. The newest building along the alleyway, the 3 year old battered woman’s shelter, is constructed almost entirely out of brick and fits comfortably between to existing brick apartments. Plant life is an unintentional material found throughout the site. It seems that as the buildings decay and crumble, plant life has begun to reclaim the site. It can be found growing up the side of nearly every building and completely covering all the vacant lots that are not entirely covered with pavement for parking.

Existing Material Palette

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PS8.01

proposed materials

This intervention will utilize materials that will blend naturally into the existing site while simultaneously improving the spatial quality of the alleyway on the whole. Two of the methods that will be used to accomplish this are the use of unit paving and the introduction of numerous plant species. The introduction of new plant life to replace the weeds and overgrowth existing on the site will help unveil the potential beauty of the alleyway. Providing areas where people can sit and gather will help to get community members out onto the street.

The innovative use of a small number of carefully placed materials can have a drastic impact on Watson Street. The materials used must maintain the integrity of the site, for example by reusing bricks from demolition related to other ACTION Uptown projects.

Proposed Material Palette

Pedestrian Safety Measures including traffic calming and textured crosswalk approaches.

Vegetation to provide green spaces for the community.

Permeable Pavement to mitigate stormwater runoff.

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ACTION UptownPS9.00 PROJECT SCOPE: SAFETY AND LIGHTING

safety and lighting

Surveillance cameras on the 5th Avenue Lofts reflect a history of crime in the neighborhood.

Standard sodium street lamps provide ample lighting but can be easily disabled conceal

illegal activities.

Shoes hanging from telephone wires indicate presence of drug dealers, gangs, and related

crime in the area.

Surveillance Cameras

Street Lighting

Drugs and Gangs

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ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: SAFETY AND LIGHTING PS9.01

lighting diagram

The spacing of streetlights is far enough apart that if one light were to be disabled a significant portion of the street can be left in the dark. The sodium orange glow makes the place feel less safe at night than it does during the day. Implementation of new lighting would make the street seem more secure and certainly safer for pedestrians in view of traffic. A wider variety of lighting such as ambient lighting closer to grade would also make the street into an attractive gathering place in the evening.

Light Placement

Forbes Avenue

Fifth Avenue

Seneca Street

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ACTION UptownPS10.00 PROJECT SCOPE: TYPOLOGY CASE STUDY AND PRECEDENT

typology precedent

Located in the Mission District of San Francisco, Linden was once an untended alley serving light industrial, office, and residential uses. To create the new public space, three parking spaces were removed and the roadway was narrowed and repaved to the level of the sidewalk, blurring the distinction between vehicular and pedestrian traffic zones. The former parking spaces were replaced with benches (made from recycled granite curbstones) and planted areas that simultaneously define new gathering spaces and act as safety barriers from street traffic. The space now fills the role of a small park as a social outlet and spillover space from Blue Bottle Coffee that opens onto the alley.

The Linden Alley project reflects the way in which a small-scale streetscape intervention can improve other development opportunities in an improving neighborhood.

San Francisco, CALinden Living Alley

Project ScoPe


ACTION UptownPROJECT SCOPE: PROGRSAM CASE STUDY AND PRECEDENT PS10.01

programming precedent

A play street is one that is closed to car traffic and parking during business hours so that children can have a place to play. Children playing in the street has been a common aspect of city life throughout history, and codified play street systems have existed in New York City as early as 1914. Such systems are relatively common and have recently been successfully implemented in Philadelphia and Bristol (UK) among others.

Play streets vary in quality and type of intervention; some are simply a closed street providing a place for ball or other games while some are managed and include portable equipment such as basketball hoops, volleyball nets, or table games. They are ideal in neighborhoods like Uptown without ready access to city parks or open space and provide communities with new places to gather without the cost of creating more expensive new parks.

Various CitiesPlay Streets

Project ScoPe


ACTION UptownCA1.00 CODE ANALYSIS: LAND USE AND ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION

pittsburgh home rule charter

(a) The Director is hereby authorized to have placed and maintained, in conformance with the most recent edition of the Manual Traffic Control Devices and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Regulations, official traffic control devices to regulate, warn, guide or control ––traffic.

(b) All official traffic control devices except pavement markings shall bear the City insignia or an abbreviation thereof.

The effect of building regulation is somewhat limited given the scope of this project. The regulations which were important to this design directly affect the use of the street surfaces and seating units and were dictated at both a city and federal level. The City of Pittsburgh regulations which dictate the use and management of city streets are found in Title 5 Article 1 of the Home Rule Charter. Occupancy design was considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions in Article 4, which described the maxima and minima measurements for sidewalks, curbs, and public furniture.

§ 503.04 - TRAFFIC CONTROL

(a) The Director is hereby authorized to establish safety zones of such kind and character and at places as he or she deems necessary for the safety of pedestrians.

§ 503.09 - SAFETY ZONES

(a) No person shall construct, repair or lay any pavement on any public street or other public way without first filing a bond and obtaining a permit from the Department of Public Works.

(b) All construction shall be in conformity with plans and specifications approved by the Department and subject to its inspection.

§ 413.01 - STREET BOND AND PERMIT REQUIRED PLAN APPROVAL.

There shall be maintained about the base of the trunk of each tree in City rights of way thirty (30) square feet of open ground, with no one (1) dimension of that open space being less than three (3) feet. The Department of Public Works shall have the discretion to allow for an open space of less that thirty (30) square feet of open ground in instances where a sidewalk is less than seventy-four (74) inches wide and mitigating measures to assure the health of the tree, including but not limited to irrigation and pervious surfaces, are in place. Where any tree in or upon any public place is surrounded at the base of its trunk by ground which is not open, or by open ground of less quantity or measurement than required by this section, it shall be the duty of the Department of Public Works to notify the owner of the property on or in front of which any tree may be, to remove within a time fixed in the notice, so much of the cement, brick or other covering as may be necessary to give the space of open ground required herein. If the person notified fails to remove the covering by the time fixed, the Department may perform the work and charge the person notified for the work done.

§ 483.06 - OPEN SPACE AROUND BASE.

Compliance with Pittsburgh City Home Rule Charter

In order for this intervention for ACTION Housing to perform as a shared space for the residents of Uptown there must be several changes to the classification of Watson Street. These signs each denote the conditions which will exist on Watson Street after ACTION has launched an appeal with the Director of Public Works in accordance with the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter.The biggest change to the use of the street will be to prohibit through traffic during the day to allow residents, especially children, to play in the street without worrying about traffic.

The one way system must remain unchanged to allow neighborhood traffic patterns to work during peak hours.

The speed limit must be set at 15 MPH, to ensure the safety of pedestrians when the street is open to cars.

On-street parking should be made illegal during the day because of the safety risk to pedestrians, neighborhood security, and the limits of access to the street. To address the lack of on-street parking, this proposal includes a driveway opening for each marked property.

Children at play signs must be placed at the ends of the street to warn vehicles that the area may be used by children.

Code AnAlysis


ACTION UptownCODE ANALYSIS: LAND USE AND ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION CA1.01

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to protect the safety of any person or vehicle or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no operator of a vehicle shall, and no owner of a vehicle shall allow the vehicle to: Stop, stand or park a vehicle:

(1) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street except that a pedalcycle may be parked as provided in Vehicle Code 3509(b)

(2) On a sidewalk except that a pedalcycle may be parked as provided in Vehicle Code 3509(b)

(3)Within an intersection.

(4)On a crosswalk

(5) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb within thirty (30) feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by official traffic control devices.

§ 541.01 - PROHIBITIONS IN SPECIFIED PLACES

pittsburgh home rule charter

§ 413.01 § 503.04 § 483.06 § 503.09 § 541.01

Code AnAlysis


ACTION UptownCA1.02 CODE ANALYSIS: LAND USE AND ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION

Site Condition 2: Street-side sidewalk and street furniture access

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Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act for Buildings and FacilitiesSite Condition 1: Street-side sidewalk access

4.7 CURB RAMPS.

4.7.1 Location. Curb ramps complying with 4.7 shall be provided wherever an accessible route crosses a curb.

4.7.2 Slope. Slopes of curb ramps shall comply with 4.8.2. The slope shall be measured as shown in Fig. 11. Transitions from ramps to walks, gutters, or streets shall be flush and free of abrupt changes. Maximum slopes of adjoining gutters, road surface immediately adjacent to the curb ramp, or accessible route shall not exceed 1:20.

4.7.3 Width. The minimum width of a curb ramp shall be 36 in (915 mm), exclusive of flared sides.

4.7.4 Surface. Surfaces of curb ramps shall comply with 4.5.

4.7.5 Sides of Curb Ramps. If a curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across the ramp, or where it is not protected by handrails or guardrails, it shall have flared sides; the maximum slope of the flare shall be 1:10 (see Fig. 12(a)). Curb ramps with returned curbs may be used where pedestrians would not normally walk across the ramp

4.7.6 Built-up Curb Ramps. Built-up curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes (see Fig. 13).

4.7.7 Detectable Warnings. A curb ramp shall have a detectable warning complying with 4.29.2. The detectable warning shall extend the full width and depth of the curb ramp.

4.7.9 Location at Marked Crossings. Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides (see Fig. 15).

4.5.1* General. Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces including floors, walks, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps, shall be stable, firm, slip-resistant, and shall comply with 4.5. Appendix Note

4.5 GROUND AND FLOOR SURFACES.

4.5.2 Changes in Level. Changes in level up to 1/4 in (6 mm) may be vertical and without edge treatment (see Fig. 7(c) ). Changes in level between 1/4 in and 1/2 in (6 mm and 13 mm) shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2 (seeFig. 7(d) ). Changes in level greater than 1/2 in (13 mm) shall be accomplished by means of a ramp that complies with 4.7 or 4.8.

ADA accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities

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Code AnAlysis


ACTION UptownCODE ANALYSIS: LAND USE AND ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION CA1.03

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Site Condition 3: Street-side sidewalk access at intersections with Seneca and Jumonville.

4.32 FIxED OR BUILT-IN SEATING AND TABLES.

4.32.1 Minimum Number. Fixed or built-in seating or tables required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.32.2 through 4.32.4.

4.32.2 Seating. If seating spaces for people in wheelchairs are provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided. Such clear floor space shall not overlap knee space by more than 19 in (485 mm) (seeFig. 45).

4.32.3 Knee Clearances. If seating for people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters, knee spaces at least 27 in (685 mm) high, 30 in (760 mm) wide, and 19 in (485 mm) deep shall be provided (see Fig. 45).

4.32.5 Children’s Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables. Fixed or built-in seating or tables used primarily by children ages 12 and younger shall comply with 4.32.5 as permitted by 4.32.1.

4.29.2* Detectable Warnings on Walking Surfaces. Detectable warnings shall consist of raised truncated domes with a diameter of nominal 0.9 in (23 mm), a height of nominal 0.2 in (5 mm) and a center-to-center spacing of nominal 2.35 in (60 mm) and shall contrast visually with adjoining surfaces, either light-on-dark, or dark-on-light. Appendix NoteThe material used to provide contrast shall be an integral part of the walking surface. Detectable warnings used on interior surfaces shall differ from adjoining walking surfaces in resiliency or sound-on-cane contact.

4.7.10 Diagonal Curb Ramps. If diagonal (or corner type) curb ramps have returned curbs or other well-defined edges, such edges shall be parallel to the direction of pedestrian flow. The bottom of diagonal curb ramps shall have 48 in (1220 mm) minimum clear space as shown in Fig. 15(c) and (d). If diagonal curb ramps are provided at marked crossings, the 48 in (1220 mm) clear space shall be within the markings (see Fig. 15(c) and (d)). If diagonal curb ramps have flared sides, they shall also have at least a 24 in (610 mm) long segment of straight curb located on each side of the curb ramp and within the marked crossing (see Fig. 15(c)).

4.29.1 GENERAL

4.7 CURB RAMPS (CTD)

ADA 4.7 Fig. 15(c)

ADA accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities Code AnAlysis


ACTION UptownSC1.00 SITE CONTEXT: GENERAL SITE MODIFICATIONS

Watson Top will provide new streetscape and stormwater management infrastructure on the 2000 block of Watson Street. This includes a continuous, accessible sidewalk on the north side of the street and a series of planters and seating on the south side of the street. A hierarchy of elements include the background conditions of surface treatments while more unique design elements augment these in creating a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly street environment.

Surface treatments include a sidewalk built of unit pavers on the north side of the street. This pedestrian path utilizes unit pavers to allow for stormwater infiltration through the paved surface. Curb cuts are provided at every existing parcel on the site, so ADA accessible ramps are provided at these locations. These ramps are built at the specified slope and include textured warning surfaces. The sidewalks utilize a standard precast concrete curb element on their street edge.

The south side of the street includes some similarly paved areas with seating as well as planters where possible. The planters are located at street grade to allow stormwater runoff to flow into them most efficiently. Planting includes City-approved street trees and shrub and grass varieties that are flood resistant. These planters provide the primary piece of stormwater infrastructure and the most efficient method of infiltrating surface runoff back into the ground. The surface area of these planters is enough to handle average rain events but an overflow drain is also provided for major storms. This overflow drain would tie into Pittsburgh’s combined sewer system at the end of the block but would rarely be necessary.

Seating elements are provided on the south side of the street and are accessed via accessible ramps where driveway curb cuts occur. They are placed on typical sidewalks similar to those utilized on the north side of the street and adjacent to planters. Three seating types exist on the site: a table and small seat, a single seat, and a bench. These units are precast in a factory and are easily interchangeable for maintenance thanks to their construction and assembly methods. The seating elements also include recessed lights underneath to provide attractive ambient lighting on Watson Street.

Finally, low walls serve to define the public realm of the street between curb cuts. These are constructed from face brick repurposed from demolition in other ACTION Uptown projects. This brick is dry stacked on a concrete footer and wrapped in a metal mesh to keep it in place and prevent its demolition. These walls serve to define and integrate the new streetscape infrastructure with properties on the site and invite new development. At only two feet tall, the walls do not block views from adjacent houses onto the street.

Streetscape Interventions

general site modifications Site Context


ACTION UptownSITE CONTEXT: SPECIFIC ELEMENTS SC1.01

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Because the proposal comprises two long sidewalks, representing the project and its adjacent conditions at a reasonable scale is a challenge. For this reason, the street is broken down into a series of axonometric drawings indicated by the map above. These drawings (on following pages) illustrate the integration between the proposal and conditions on the site. The representation grid is not related to any module of construction and is simply a method of illustrating the project. Corresponding north and south sides of the street are shown on facing pages, and a small portion of the adjacent section is shown as well. Overall dimensions of new construction and annotations referencing typical construction methods are also on the drawings.

Representation Grid

specific elements Site Context


ACTION UptownSD1.00 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

The majority of existing sidewalks and curbs have subsided into the ground and will need to be removed. The subsidence points to subsurface issues, a significant amount of earth will need to be excavated and replaced with gravel or engineered fill.

A retaining wall of precast concrete units exists here. The wall should be replaced to improve soil stability and aesthetic quality. In addition, the sidewalk is extremely overgrown and will need to be cleared.

Chain-link fences should be removed to improve aesthetics and visual connections from adjacent properties onto the street.

Some portions of the sidewalk are currently impassable due to thick plants and vines growing on chain-link fences. The first step in demolition will be clearing these areas to provide access for laborers and machinery.

The central parking lot on this block has a long curb cut, encouraging its use as a vehicular shortcut. This will be blocked during construction and afterwards by the intervention itself.

Some telephone poles are currently located on the curb and are too close to the roadway. These will need to be moved back towards property lines, and stabilized with guy lines during excavation.

Minor sidewalk demolition

Major sidewalk demolition

Chain-link fence demolition

demolition planSelective Demolition


ACTION UptownSELECTIVE DEMOLITION SD1.01

The primary aspect of site preparation will involve removing existing sidewalks as well as preparing the below grade condition for new infrastructure and to support new sidewalks and planters.

The primary combined sewer line runs down the center of the street. The stormwater planters will increase the amount of infiltration on site, but the new system will need to be tied into the municipal system at the east end of the street. These connections should be provided early in the process to maintain the road surface for construction access.

Because Watson St is so narrow, the amount of storage and staging area for construction is extremely limited. The street will need to be closed for the majority of construction, requiring planning to maintain access to residents’ propertys and traffic flow.

Adjacent unused parcels will likely need to be utilized during construction as support space for the storage of materials and equipment. Easements for access to these parcels should be acquired before any material arrives on site.

site preparation Selective Demolition


ACTION UptownAT1.00 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: PERSPECTIVE VIEW

spring viewAdAptive trAnsformAtion


ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: PERSPECTIVE VIEW AT1.01

AdAptive trAnformAtion


ACTION UptownAT1.02 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: PERSPECTIVE VIEW

autumn panoramic viewAdAptive trAnsformAtion


ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: PERSPECTIVE VIEW AT1.03



ACTION UptownAT2.00 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: AXONOMETRICS

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Amur maple. See SP 1.02


Star Magnolia. See SP 1.02

Crosswalk Access. See CA 1.03

Table module. See AT 3.00Single seat module. See AT 3.01

Wall section. See AT 4.08


Clover; sweet pepper bush. See SP 1.02

Planter. See AT 4.06


Sidewalk access. See CA 1.02Sidewalk. See AT 4.02

Sidewalk access. See CA 1.02

Ryegrass; swamp azelia. See SP 1.02

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ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: AXONOMETRICS AT2.01

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Crimson Cloud. See SP 1.02



Double seat module. See AT 3.01

Double seat module. See AT 3.01



Ryegrass; swamp azelia. See SP 1.02



Kentucky bluegrass; swamp azelia. See SP 1.02









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Wall section. See AT 4.08Planter. See AT 4.06








Kentucky bluegrass; swamp azelia. See SP 1.02


Planter. See AT 4.06Ryegrass; swamp

azelia. See SP 1.02


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ACTION UptownAT3.00 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: MODULE CONSTRUCTION

adaPtIve tranSformatIon

A table unit.Installed perpendicular to street.

Equipped with a small single seat.Cost Per Unit: $499.23

Number of Units: 2

For a detailed breakdown of per unit cost see SP 1.00

Table

table module

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ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: MODULE CONSTRUCTION AT3.01

single seat module

Small seating unit.Implemented in combination with table module. Cost Per Unit: $300.21Number of Units: 2


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ACTION UptownAT3.02 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: MODULE CONSTRUCTION

adaPtIve tranSformatIon

Double-seated bench. Implemented in combination with planter

units parallel to street.Cost Per Unit: $323.67

Number of Units: 2


Double Seat

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ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: MODULE CONSTRUCTION AT3.03

Triple-seated bench anchored at two points. Implemented in combination with planter units parallel to street.Cost Per Unit: $462.25Number of Units: 1


Triple Bench

bench module

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ACTION UptownAT4.00 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: ASSEMBLY DETAILS

adaPtIve tranSformatIon module assembly

The seating elements are made of reinforced concrete with performative elements cast

into the units. Each seating and table unit is interchangeable because they are attached

to their foundations by bolting to a steel pipe. This pipe also contains the electrical conduit providing power to the concealed

underlighting below.

Seating Assembly



ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: ASSEMBLY DETAILS AT4.01

planter assembly

Steel pipe, contains electrical conduit, and secures seating unit to foundation by bolts

Electrical conduit, supplies all module units with energy for underlighting

Module foundation, cast in place

No. 2 Rebar structure

Mounting bolt

Puck light, replaceable, screws into socket on underside of unit




sidewalk assembly

Wall Foundation 0182-13

Concrete Curb 3216-13.13

Brick Pavers 0421-13

Gravel

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0182-13 Curb Foundation

3212-43 Asphalt

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sidewalk section detail

0182-13 Wall Foundation

Ground

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wall assemblyAdAptive trAnsformAtion



0322-13 Galvanized Welded Wire Fabric

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Ground


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wall section detail AdAptive trAnformAtion


ACTION UptownAT5.00 ADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: STREET SECTIONS

adaPtIve tranSformatIon street section A

Section through table and planter modules

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ACTION UptownADAPTIVE TRANSFORMATION: STREET SECTIONS AT5.01

street section B

Section through sidewalk and planter modules

Transverse Street Section B



ACTION UptownAS1.00 ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE

Foundation Trench

The curbs and planters are all precast and modularized concrete slabs which are

mortared into place before paving and planting soil are added.

Module Foundation

Curb Installation

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Once the trench on either side of Watson Street is excavated the subsurface work is with the stormwater drain system and

the conduits for the seating system lighting positioned into place. The foundations for the

gabion wall are laid and help maintain the outside edges of the intervention.

The foundation units for the seating modules and tables are laid into the ground next,

making certain that the correct spacing is preserved between these elements and the

wall within the unitized paving system.

comprehensive assemblyAssembly sequence


ACTION UptownASSEMBLY SEQUENCE AS1.01

comprehensive assembly

Once the foundation work is in place, the paving units can be laid into place. No mortar is used between unit pavers.

The topsoil for the planters is added inside the planters once all curbs and footers around the planter modules are ready.

The final step is securing the seating units and tables to their foundations by sliding down the exposed unit over its steel rod and securing with bolts.

Sidewalk Paving

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Module Installation

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ACTION UptownSP1.00 SPECIFICATIONS

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Roadway

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ACTION UptownSPECIFICATIONS SP1.01

PlantingPlanting PreparationSoil PreparationMulchingPlanting Soil MixingPlanting BedsPlanting Soil StabilizationBlanket Planting Soil StabilizationLandscape GradingTopsoil Placement and GradingTurf and GrassesHydro-MulchingSoddingPlantsGround CoversPlants and BulbsShrubsTrees

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Brick Masonry Plain Steel Reinforcement BarsGalvanized Welded Wire Fabric ReinforcingGalvanized Reinforcement Steel BarsHeavyweight Architectural Concrete Structural Cast-in-Place Concrete FormingArchitectural Cast-in Place Concrete FormingCast-In Concrete AnchorsFacility Substructure Performance RequirementsFoundation Performance Requirements

Foundation Performance RequirementsHigh-Performance Structural Concrete Plain Steel Reinforcement BarsLow-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and CablesManufactured Wiring AssembliesGrounding and Bonding for Electrical SystemsConduit for Electrical SystemsBoxes for Electrical SystemsOvercurrent Protective Device Coordination StudyWiring ConnectionsSchedules for LightingStructural Cast-in-Place Concrete FormingArchitectural Cast-in Place Concrete FormingCast-In Concrete Anchors

Brick Masonry

01 82 1303 31 2303 21 1126 05 1926 05 19.2326 05 2626 05 33.1326 05 33.1626 05 7326 05 8326 06 5003 11 1303 11 1603 15 19

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Gabion Wall

Seating Modules

Sidewalk

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The selection of trees will provide a wonderful display of foliage for residents during the autumn months and an equally impressive flowering in the spring while remaining suitable for Pittsburgh’s climate. The range of trees was limited by the code restriction concerning areas with power lines limiting trees to twenty-five feet tall and the intended seasonal visual factors.

Swamp Azeleas are native to Pittsburgh and offer fragrant flowers and ample coverage. The Sweet Pepper Bush does the same but also attracts native bees and other insects in conjuction with the trees.

Clover is the first choice for areas suspect of soil erosion, a tactic commonly used in transportation infrastructure. Ryegrass is intended for areas that need immediate coverage while Kentucky Blue Grass is reserved as the long-term coverage solution. A medium degree of maintenance is required, but the positive results will be long-lasting.

Plant Selection and Maintenance

Trees

Shrubbery

Grass

Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)Height: 15’ - 20’Growing Conditions: Full sun, any soil

Tree Species

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)Height: 15’-25’Growing Conditions: Full sun, any soil

Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)Height: 10’-20’Growing Conditions: Full to partial sun, moist but well-drained soil

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Swamp Azelea (Rhododendron viscosum)Height: 3’Growing Conditions: Partial shade, moist soil

Sweet Pepper Bush (Clethra alnifolia)Height: 3’ Growing Conditions: Full to partial sun, moist but well-drained soil

Shrubbery Species

Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis)Height: 3”Growing Conditions: Full sun, any soil

Ryegrass (Lolium)Height: 3”Growing Conditions: Full sun, moist soil

White Clover (Trifolium repens)Height: 3”Growing Conditions: Full sun, moist to dry soil

Grass Species

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1 dump truck to hold and transport new and removed materials to and from the site

2 excavators to remove existing material and move modules, concrete, and other materials into place.

12-15 construction workers

2 portable toilet units

77 sections of 12’ long 12” diameter pipe.

8,589 brick pavers to construct the sidewalks

6,536 building bricks to construct the gabion walls

204 linear feet of 3’ wire mesh to construct the gabion walls

64,000 cubic feet of earth and existing sidewalk rubble to be excavated from the site

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This diagram displays the set of materials that would exist on the site on an average day. It is provided to give a better sense of the total volume of materials and machinery that will be needed in order to complete this project.

Material Delivery and Storage

2 Excavators

4 Palettes of brick sidewalk pavers

2 Palettes of brick gabion wall pavers

1,500 Cubic feet of exisiting sidewalk

3 Sections of 12’ long 12” diameter pipe

1 Portable toilet unit

50 Linear feet of wire mesh

1 Dump truck1 Dump truck

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IMP2.00 IMPLEMENTATION DOCUMENTATION: CRITICAL PATH ANALYSIS

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 2

City Planning 200 Ross St 4th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 301 City-County Building 414 Grant St Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 255-8850

Department of Public Works (DPW) 301 City-County Building 414 Grant St Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 255-8850

Permits Office 611 Second Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 255-2370

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) 1200 Penn Ave Penn Liberty Plaza I Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Agency Abbreviations and Contacts

Watson Top Design Team

ACTION Housing

City Planning

D.P.W.

T.I.F.

C.I.L.P.

C.I.T.F.Alternative

Funding

P.W.S.A

A.C.H.D.

B.B.I.

Watson St. Residents

Uptown Community

City of Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority

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PHASE 3

PHASE 4

Proposing a revitalization of a street can be daunting when all parties expect a consensus at all stages of development. First, the design of the proposal has to be buildable before contacting the contractors and suppliers for quotes on the project. Then meetings with the client and the community must involve a presentation to illustrate and seek input on the proposed construction. If approved or changed to statisfaction one can apply for grants and loans from city, county, and state authorities to fund the project.

City and County approval can be even more difficult as the various jurisdictions must agree to the same design iteration modified to their specifications. Consequently, this may affect the prior support from the community either through the delay or unanticipated modifications to the proposal.

Securing funding should as early as possible in project development but without governmental approval it can be difficult to acquire funding. Once acquired, funding should be allocated swiftly before any expiration on the approval.

Funding through grants is often on the stipulation that the project is approved by the community and town government having jurisdiction. Grants further stipulate that the money cannot be used to support commercial development (Loans can be assumed for commercial enterprises).

At this point, all contracts should be finalized based on the quotes given. The CITF Grant requires the project to be given to the lowest contract bid. Once a contractor is selected construction can begin.

Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) 3333 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 687-2243

Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI) 200 Ross St 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 255-2175

PHASE 3

Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority 425 Sixth Avenue Suite 800 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 350-1000

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)Capital Infrastructure Loan Program (CILP)Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund (CITF)

Phasing and Sequence

Construction

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Phase I Approval of Design by Action Uptown and Community in Town Meeting with Residents.

Approval by City of Pittsburgh as a Project for Implementation via the City Planning Commission Meetings

Phase II Where to go:

200 Ross St, 4th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219301 City-County Building414 Grant StPittsburgh, PA 15219(412) 255-8850

Who approves the applications:

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority 1200 Penn Ave Penn Liberty Plaza I Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Allegheny County Health Department 3333 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 687-2243

Bureau of Building Inspection 200 Ross St 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 255-2175

Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County 425 Sixth Avenue Suite 800 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 350-1000

What to prepare:

Development Review Application, Site Plan, Elevations, Landscaping, Stormwater Mangagement Plan

Event Documents Location

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGDEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW (ZONING)

Office of the Zoning Administrator

200 ROSS STREET THIRD FLOOR PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15219

VOUCHER #: Page DRA-1 MARCH 2007 (Zoning Use Only)

City of Pittsburgh Date Filed:

(Zoning Use Only)

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION

The Development Review Application can be used for the following:

• New Construction of a Primary Use Structure larger than a 2-Family Dwelling. (Including new Non-Residential Primary Use Structures);

• Any project or development that requires a Land Operations Permit; • Any other types of work not listed under the Walk-Through and Zoning Applications.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Property Owner Name: Phone Number: ( )

Address: City: State: Zip Code:

2. Applicant/Company Name: Phone Number: ( )

Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Applicant/Contractor ID:(assigned by the City)

3. Development Name:

4. Development Location:

5. Development Address:

6. If applicant is proposing a change to the Zoning District, the following is required: (Attach Zone Change Petition)

Proposed Zoning District:

Present Use of Site: (Select from attached list)

7. If a Certificate of Occupancy exists, the following is required:

Certificate of Occupancy#: Date Issued: Existing Use of Property:

8. Estimated Construction: Start Date: / / Occupancy Date: / / Project Cost: $

Use the attached Worksheet to continue answering the questions. For additional reference in answering Items 9-12 go to http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/html/land_use_control_and_zoning.html and select the link for the City Zoning Code maintained at the Municode.com website.

9. Proposed Use of Site (Select from attached list):

10. Select the Type of Work:

New Construction, New Renovation, Interior

New Construction, Renovation, Exterior

Change in Use Only Renovation, Change in Use

11. Describe the Development:

12. Is a Land Operations Permit needed? YES NO

(See the Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI) website for activities requiring a Land Operations Permit, http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/bbi/)

Developm

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Application

Where to go: 425 6th Ave # 950 Pittsburgh, PA 15219(412) 281-2102


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What to prepare:

B212 Standard Form: Urban Planning (Prior to Proposal)Site Plan, Elevations, Perspectives, Landscaping, Stormwater Mangagement Plan, Usage Proposals.



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CITF Grant Applications for funding up to $250,000 and related grants.

Advertisement of Project through Pittsburgh D.P.W. Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS) listings for approved contractors only.

Phase III

Phase IV

What to prepare:

Personal Financial StatementCITF Grant Applicaton.

Where to submit: Manager, CITFRedevelopment Authority of Allegheny County425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800Pittsburgh PA 15219

ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE & TOURISM FUND PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Submitted To: Allegheny County Department of Economic Development SECTION 1 – Individual Information (type or print) SECTION 2- Other Party Information (type or print) Name Name Address Address City, State & Zip City, State & Zip Position or Occupation Position or Occupation Business Name Business Name Business Address Business Address City, State, & Zip City, State, & Zip Res. Phone Res. Phone Bus. Phone Bus. Phone SECTION 3 – Statement of Financial Condition as of ______________________ Year___________

ASSETS (Do Not include assets of doubtful value)

In Dollars (Omit cents)

LIABILITIES In Dollars (Omit cents)

Cash on hand and in this bank Notes payable to bank-SEE Schedule E Cash in other Banks Notes payable to other institution- SEE Schedule E U.S. Gov’t &marketable securities-SEE Schedule A Due to Brokers Non-Marketable Securities- SEE Schedule B Amounts payable to others-secured Securities held by broker in margin accounts Amounts payable to others-unsecured Restricted, control, or margin account stocks Accounts and bills due Real Estate equities- SEE Schedule C Unpaid income taxes and interest Accounts, Loans, and note receivable Real Estate mortgages payable-SEE Schedule C &E Automobiles Other debts (car loans, credit cards, etc.)- Itemize Other personal property Cash surrender value-life insurance- SEE Sch D Other assets-itemize-SEE Schedule F if applicable Total Liabilities Net Worth Total Assets Total Liabilities & Net Worth SECTION 4- Annual Income For Year Ended ______ ____

Annual Expenditures Contingent Liabilities Estimated Amounts

Salary, bonuses, & commissions $______________ Dividends & Interest _____________ Real Estate Income _____________ Other Income _____________

Mortgage Rent Payments $____________ Real Estate taxes & assessments _____________ Taxes- federal, state & local _____________ Insurance payments ____________ Other contract payments ____________ (Car payments, credit cards, etc.) ____________ Alimony, child support, Maintenance ____________ Other expenses ____________

DO YOU HAVE ANY Yes No Contingent liabilities as endorser, ___ ___ Co-maker or guarantor? Involvement in pending legal Actions? ___ ___ Other special debt or circumstances ___ ___ Contested income tax liens? ___ ___ Prior bankruptcy (10 years) ___ ____ If “yes” to any question(s) describe:

$ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Total Total Total Income $ Expenditures $ Contingent Liabilities $

COMPLETE ATTACHED SCHEDULES AND SIGN

Personal Finance S

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PROPOSAL NO_________________________________

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE & TOURISM FUND

GRANT APPLICATION

Rich Fitzgerald Herky Pollock County Executive Chairman, RAAC

CITF G

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Event Documents

What to prepare:

City of Pittsburgh Invitation to Bid Form, using their specific format, wording, and procedures for a standard invitation.

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ADVERTISEMENT

ACTION UPTOWN WATSON STREET

TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

MPMS NO. XXXXX

BTE PROJECT NO. XXXXX

The City of Pittsburgh, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, will be accepting bids, through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS) for the construction of the Watson Street Traffic Improvement Project. This is in accordance with mandates for publicly funded improvement projects. The work will include debris removal, street resurfacing, sidewalk removal and paver installation, public seating, nonbearing walls, lighting, traffic signals, pavement markings and signage, and planting of trees and other vegetation. The prototype project ranges from Seneca Street to Jumonville Street. If successful, future invitations to bid will be offered to continue the project down the length of Watson Street.

The construction plans and specifications can only be viewed on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s ECMS website: www.dot14.state.pa.us/ecms, ECMS No. XXXX (set time and date).

Only electronic bids will be accepted from ECMS prequalified contractors. All bidders on this project must be prequalified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for this type of work.

The bid opening is scheduled (set time and date). Bidders may view the bid opening at the Department of Public Works, Room 301, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Robert W. Kaczorowski, Director Public Works Scott Kunka, Director Finance

Standard D

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Project Invitation

EC

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Website for B

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What to Expect:

Electronic Bid Submissions, cataloged and only from approved contractors.

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Phase VIII

Who hosts the selection: Department of Public WorksCity-County Building Room 301 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Accepting minimum of three bids as required by state law for CITF funded projects. Bid withdrawl deadline sixty days prior to selection.

Phase V

Determination of winning bid by virtue of lowest cost. Recommend by also reputation of said contractor.

Contract between City of Pittsburgh and said Contractor. Contract between Contractor and Suppliers.

Phase VI

Phase VII

https://www.dot14.state.pa.us/ECMS/Prepared by the City Typically: A305 PrequalificationsA310 Bid Security BondA501 Recommended GuideA701 Bidding Instructions Bid FormsG804 Bid Log (maintained by the City)

1-5% of Advance Payment prior to A312 Performance Bond.

City Clerk of Council Issued Resolution Stating Provision of Contracts, such as the following:

A201 General Conditions B108 Standard Agreement Between Architect, City and Contractor for Federally Funded WorkA401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor.

Construction Begins

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As a grant, it is intended for projects that improve the community and do not directly improve a business. Priority is given to projects that can increase property value or services.

Water runoff is addressed on site with appropriate drainage tactics. Road surface is improved.Streetscape is improved with modules, systems, and other factors that benefit the community.

Non-Profit Organizations are Eligible

Reasons for Eligibility

Round 1: Projects must be submitted between September 4th and 28th.Round 2: The date for future project submissions has yet to be decided.

When to ApplyThe Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund is designed to assist construction projects and sites. The idea is to provide economic growth to Allegheny County by helping projects materialize.

What is CITF?

Maxium ammount given to any single development or project. If more than $30,000 is utilized, a formal public bidding of the project must occure to secure a fair contract and labor.

$250,000.00

CTIF Grant$250,000

Soft Costs$6,903

Hard Costs$220,598

Surplus$22,499



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Description Unit Cost Quantity UM Total Cost

DemolitionSidewalk Demolition $0.14 3600 sq ft $504Fence Demolition $2.13 280 ln ft $597Sidewalk Excavation $28.37 900 cu yd $25,533Plant Clearance $0.10 2500 sq ft $250

Site PrepSubsurface Construction $6.60 3200 sq ft $21,120Utility Connections $18.00 80 ln ft $1,440

ConstructionRoad Surface $9.00 5414 sq ft $48,727Road Modifications $340.00 1 bump $340Sidewalk Construction $20.00 1909 sq ft $38,180ADA Ramps $100.00 15 matts $1,500Gabion Walls $772.09 51 sections (4’) $39,377Seating Modules varies 22 units $8,030Landscaping (Planting) $200.00 25 planters $5,000Contingency $30,000

Total $220,598

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Demolition

Sidewalk Excavation

Subsurface Construction

Road Surface

Sidewalk Construction

Gabion Walls

Seating Modules

Landscaping

Contingency

Other (includes utility connections, plant clearance, speed bump, and ADA ramps)

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With any new construction certain services will undoubtedly require repairs against

weathering, vandalism, and other factors as it adapts to the nature of the site.

The concrete seating modules are designed to be easily replaced if broken or faulty to

minimize overall maintenance costs.

Annual Costs of Operation

Vandalism

In the event of a severe storm, there is a chance of loss of topsoil or gravel on the site.

This can also affect drainage systems with clogs, severe overflow, and backup.

Erosion

recurring soft cost analysis

Street Sweeping Wall Replacement

Module Replacement Sidewalk Replacement

Topsoil Replacement Drainage Maintanance

Item Cause Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost

Street Sweeping Sediment suction 2 per year $20 $40

Module Replacement Vandalism, failure 2 modules $500 $1000

Wall Replacement Damage, above grade 5 ft section $720 $3600

Sidewalk Replacement Weathering 30 sq ft $20 $600

Topsoil Replacement Water runoff 5 cu yd $4 $20

Clogged Pipe Sediment infiltration 3 ln ft $200 $600



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Beyond initial construction permits, approval, fees, and estimates there is a permit for virtually every action of preparing the site and specialized construction.

For legal and technical purposes the site must be surveyed to the fullest accurate extent. Factors include slope of site and drainage.

Permits

Surveying

The City of Pittsburgh requires permits for construction equipment that navigates on public streets and for the impediment to local traffic it may incur.

Transportation

non-recurring soft cost analysis

Demolition Permit Transportation Permits

Excavation Permit Three Crew Survey

Paving Permit

Item Description Cost

Demolition Permit Sidewalk demolition $122

Excavation Permit Road work $80

Paving Permit Road repaving $150

Transportation - Public Street Construction vehicles on public street $88

Three Crew Survey Site information $600



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ca series documents

owner of intellectual

copyrighted property

code analysis sheets

conditions governing

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