2. Goals The research/design project looks at urban design to enhance communities with an emphasis on parks and plantings. Nature can play a role in revitalizing the city’s image.

3. City Image Late 19th century New York City Post WWII Suburban Paradigm Strong connection with nature Separating uses, car-oriented Main street to malls Not sustainable Smart Growth Compact, mixed-use neighborhoods Strong pedestrian connections Vertically incorporating nature Green=nature=sustainability= The City

4. Which one? Source: Flickr

7. Site Analysis Macro Population Income Zoning Traffic Flow Pedestrian Connections Transit Connections Site History Micro Surrounding uses Districts Urban character Transportation connections Street safety Nu’uanu

11. The World Without Us by Alan WeismanTakeo Shimagoshi

12. Nature Suburban Urban Not to scale section of Nu’uanu to Downtown

13. Enveloping the City

16. Terraces

17. Green Facade

24. Pali and Vineyard Intersection

25. Vineyard Street

26. North West CornerTerraces and farming areas

27. North East CornerShallow pools, water fountain, & water falls

28. Along Pali HighwayTerraces and stone steps

29. Along Fort Street

30. Conclusion Nature can revitalize the city’s image. The research confirms the benefits of incorporating nature in urban spaces. The design serves as an example of what can be achieved with keeping nature in mind.

31. Thank you