Options Options Options!

Hello!

I have been talking to Karry, and she suggested taking a look at another lot. She was intrigued by an abandoned service station lot right across the street from Norkam Secondary school. She explained that this lot would start a whole new revitalization project, unlike the one I have currently selected. Basically I'm asking for your opinion.....

Option 1
My current lot is in close proximity to Library square, where a revitalization project is currently in motion with new buildings, and business opportunities. Contributing to this project would be amazing, but I would just be adding to landscape.

Option 2
The second lot option, is to start a new revitalization project in an area between Brock and the North Kamloops city center. The propose building lot is located right across from Norkam secondary and also beside a newer dental office.

 

 

Comments? Ideas??

Thesis Idea

Alright people!

I'm starting to put together my final thesis question, which will revolve around the ideas of brownfield and community revitalization. Ive been thinking a lot about this research question, because I realized its really going to funnel my focus and research efforts to where they need to be. So here it goes, this is what I was thinking.....

"Is it feasible to reclaim a brownfield property, that in turn requires a more substantial amount of    effort than a conventional building in the design and site preparation stages?"

Comments?, Ideas!!!

Bilbao Renewal

Here is a really amazing visual of what brownfield developement can bring to a community.

The city of Bilbao before and after its urban renewal:

http://www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg/mayorsforum/blog/transformation-bilbao
Thanks Bryden!

Hey friends

I just posted a really interesting Brownfield case study project link, to a project called  Brandt's Creek Crossing in Kelowna, British Columbia. This Former C.N. rail yard was transformed into a similar style housing complex to which I am proposing. Have a look and let me know your opinions, suggestions and ideas.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/su/sucopl/sucopl_004.cfm

Thanks!