As part of the Sustainable Cities Initiative in Salem, Oregon I was part of a studio to develop a revitalization plan for a currently commercially depressed portion of Salem. My project focused on increasing housing density, street design and the creation of a park block system that would connect the riverfront to Bush Park. The intention was to make a physical connection for human inhabitants and provide a biological connection for a variety of birds, bats and insects.

The project required executing a thorough analysis of all properties and structures that would be impacted by the creation of a park block system. I gathered tax lot data and was able to produce detailed project costs and estimated housing density through phased development. 

The park blocks accounted for solar aspects, building height to roadway width ratios, green roof development incentives and a street tree well system that could handle nearly all storm water from impervious surfaces before overflowing to the sewer system.