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Urban Design and Implementation Strategies:

The final assignment of this quarter focused on urban design and implementation strategies in Madisonville, at the east end of the MLK-Madison corridor. This work is relevant and timely to city planning and community development work which is currently being conducted. The goal of this assignment is to have interdisciplinary student teams conduct background studies and urban design/engineering/implementation simulations in specific areas of interest identified by city staff and community stakeholders.

Transportation Issues Studies presented in this section include proposals for improvements along two main transportation axes in the Madisonville area: Madison Road and Redbank Expressway. Improvements on Madison Road Low Rail Overpass at Kenwood and Madison Redbank Expressway Right-of-Way

Nutone/MedPace Site Proposals presented in this section focus on the redevelopment of the former Nutone site considering the needs of MedPace as the future occupant. Comprehensive Redevelopment of Madison and Redbank Intersection Integration of MedPace campus, Madisonville and Redbank Road Urban Collage Site Redevelopment As Inspired by Ian McHarg's Ecological Method

Infill Development Proposals presented in this section address interventions on the existing urban fabric in order to enhance commercial and residential areas in Madisonville. Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Infill Arts-District Development Using Form-Based Code Form-Based Code Application at Bramble and Whetsel

Natural Assets Studies presented in this section focused on the restoration, preservation and enhancement of natural areas as well as solutions for stormwater management in Madisonville. Restoration of Natural Areas Stormwater Management

Implementation Strategies Studies presented in this section analyzed implementation aspects of the plans proposed for Madisonville. Finance Strategies Stakeholder Analysis