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114 North Main Street | Memphis, TN 38103 | mrdcinfo

114 North Main Street | Memphis, TN 38103 | www.mrdcinfo.org. Memphis Region. Staff:. Charles “Chooch” Pickard, AIA Executive Director/Chief Design Officer. Krishna Kasi Design Intern. Contact:. 114 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 901-575-0565 cpickard@mrdcinfo.org www.mrdcinfo.org.

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  1. 114 North Main Street | Memphis, TN 38103 | www.mrdcinfo.org

  2. Memphis Region

  3. Staff: Charles “Chooch” Pickard, AIA Executive Director/Chief Design Officer Krishna Kasi Design Intern Contact: 114 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 901-575-0565 cpickard@mrdcinfo.org www.mrdcinfo.org

  4. Partners: American Institute of Architects American Society of Landscape Architects The University of Memphis UrbanArt Commission Urban Land Institute

  5. Major Sponsors: Hyde Family Foundations The City of Memphis The State of Tennessee

  6. Support: Becky Wilson American Institute of Architects The Reaves Firm Memphis Center City Commission Urban Land Institute Memphis Tourism Foundation Riverfront Development Corporation Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Henry Turley in memory of Mel O'Brien Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates The Crump Firm UrbanArt Commission UofM Department of Architecture LRK in memory of Mel O'Brien Johnnie Amonette Lee Askew Ron Belz John Dudas Bill Ferguson Hugh Fraser Keith Ingram Andy Kitsinger Lou Loeb Jim Lutz Charles Shipp Ritchie Smith Associates Diana Threadgill Emily Trenholm

  7. Vision: The Memphis Region will be among the most livable in the country for all of its citizens.

  8. Mission: To increase vitality and economic stability by promoting excellence in urban design and planning.

  9. Goal: MRDC will be considered a resource in urban design and planning in the Memphis Region and its expertise will be sought in design and planning issues.

  10. Glossary of Terms Urban Design: The art of making places. Urban design involves the design of buildings, groups of buildings, spaces and landscapes, in villages, towns and cities, and the establishment of frameworks and processes which facilitate successful development.

  11. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  12. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  13. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  14. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  15. Glossary of Terms Livable Communities: provide & promote civic engagement and a sense of place through safe, sustainable choices for a variety of elements that include housing, retail, transportation, education, cultural diversity and enrichment, and recreation.

  16. Seattle, Washington

  17. Glossary of Terms Smart Growth: Invests time, attention, and resources in restoring community and vitality to center cities and older suburbs. New smart growth is more town-centered, is transit and pedestrian oriented, and has a greater mix of housing, commercial and retail uses.

  18. Uptown, Memphis, TN

  19. Sustainable Design: Design which meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to achieve their own needs and aspirations.

  20. TERRA House, Memphis, TN

  21. Glossary of Terms Density: A standard measure of units per area. High-density areas have more homes and businesses per unit of land than low-density areas.

  22. Atlantic Station, Atlanta, GA

  23. Glossary of Terms Mixed-Use Development: Development that features a mix of commercial, office, residential and/or civic uses.

  24. Court Square Center, Memphis, TN

  25. Glossary of Terms Accessibility: Providing for ease, safety and choice when moving to and through places.

  26. Court Square, Memphis, TN

  27. Glossary of Terms Overlay District: Zoning designation that lies atop/supersedes the zoning for an individual lot; usually defining an area with special design requirements or characteristics.

  28. Medical District, Memphis, TN

  29. Glossary of Terms Streetscape: The components of a street- street lights, street trees, traffic signals, traffic information signs, street identification signs, street and sidewalk materials. Taken together, the streetscape plays an important role in creating the image of a city.

  30. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  31. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  32. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  33. AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  34. Requirements AIA Center for Communities by Design Courtesy Benjamin Lee, FAIA

  35. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community.

  36. Harbor Town, Memphis, TN

  37. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community. Inclusiveness of Stakeholders The importance of public participation in decisions affecting their environment.

  38. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community. Inclusiveness of Stakeholders The importance of public participation in decisions affecting their environment. Objectivity The value of clear and autonomous thought in advocacy for the public good.

  39. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community. Inclusiveness of Stakeholders The importance of public participation in decisions affecting their environment. Objectivity The value of clear and autonomous thought in advocacy for the public good. Collaboration of Professionals from Multiple Disciplines The power of collaboration in solving community problems.

  40. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community. Inclusiveness of Stakeholders The importance of public participation in decisions affecting their environment. Objectivity The value of clear and autonomous thought in advocacy for the public good. Collaboration of Professionals from Multiple Disciplines The power of collaboration in solving community problems. Quality of Life The right of each individual of present and future generations to enjoy quality of life.

  41. Core Values: Design Excellence The significance of design excellence in creating a livable community. Inclusiveness of Stakeholders The importance of public participation in decisions affecting their environment. Objectivity The value of clear and autonomous thought in advocacy for the public good. Collaboration of Professionals from Multiple Disciplines The power of collaboration in solving community problems. Quality of Life The right of each individual of present and future generations to enjoy quality of life. Natural and Cultural Resources The essential role of the rich resources of the region in establishing its unique identity.

  42. Services: Resource Share expertise in design and planning. Advocacy Act as an informed voice for smart growth and sustainable policies Clearinghouse Be a repository for proposals and facilitate collaboration. Education Provide opportunities for all to learn about urban stewardship. Evaluation Offer objective assessment of design projects and solutions. Forum Serve as a venue for discussion between community stakeholders.

  43. Projects & Programs Urban Design 101

  44. Projects & Programs Urban Design 101 Topics include: • Urban Design: What is it? Why is it important?- Part I • Urban Design: What is it? Why is it important?- Part II • Creating and Maintaining Great Streets: Possibilities for the Future of Memphis • Neighborhood Based Planning • Implementing Unified Development Code Tools to Create a More Livable Community • Using Available Tools to Pursue Innovative Urban Design Initiatives • Using Public Art to Create Memorable and Transformative Places • Utilizing Urban Design Principles in Mixed-Income Developments

  45. Projects & Programs Lectures Richard Baron “Utilizing Urban Design Principles in Mixed-Income Developments”

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