As “The Hub” for Central Oregon, Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is planning for a future expansion to respond to the rapidly growing population in the City of Redmond. The goal of this project is to design a landscape master plan with a cohesive theme for RDM, as well as address the goals and needs of […]
University Department: Architecture
Historic Farmhouse Retrofit
Architecture students will design a project that celebrates and tells the story of a Bellefonte farmhouse. The project will be a retrofit of the farmhouse that follows standards set by the Living Building Challenge. The requirements for this certification include net positive water and energy, incorporation of exterior views and natural lighting and ventilation, and […]
Land Use Planning
Apache Junction is a young city, incorporated in 1978. It is still in the process of forming its identity and long-term growth strategy. At the same time, the city is figuring out how to stimulate its economy and improve the quality of life of its residents. Landscape architecture can help with this, as it connects […]
Analyzing Landscape Systems
Albany has a vibrant historic downtown and a beautiful waterfront park. However, the links between the two are not particularly frequent, inviting, or pedestrian- friendly. This proposal analyzes natural site conditions and the existing built environment to locate the optimal spots where such links could most productively be strengthened. Surface geology conditions, topography, existing railroad […]
Cherokee Hotel (Cleveland Summit) Renovation
Students will research and provide a collaborative design document including the historical information on the property and a compilation of the design and development options for the city to move forward with its revitalization plans for the historic Cherokee Hotel Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]
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The Future of Wetland Design at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
With new transit-oriented development beginning to occur around forthcoming East Link light rail stations (opening in 2023), the City is looking to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the BelRed Subarea Plan to determine how policies in the Plan could be updated to improve health outcomes in these emerging neighborhoods. Read the final student […]
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Brownfields/Green Neighborhoods: Integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek
University of Oregon students in a combined architecture and landscape architecture studio worked together to research and develop ideas for integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek and for the redevelopment of downtown Salem’s South Waterfront. Working with City of Salem staff, students explored sustainable urban design-based approaches to the revitalization of the thirteenacre riverfront site […]
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Tigard Transit Center Station Real Estate Development Potential
TriMet’s Southwest Corridor project proposes a 12-mile light rail line that will fill current service gaps and address future transportation demands in the rapidly growing areas of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Washington County. The need for a Southwest Corridor light rail line is clear, with Interstate 5 travel times projected […]
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El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan
TTC worked with community partners in El Campo to assess current community conditions and explore future development and growth strategies, through a public participatory process, resulting in the development of a downtown revitalization plan to help guide the future growth of the City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Texas […]
Springfield Public Library
Tom Hille’s Fall 2012 architectural design studio participated in the Sustainable City Year Springfield Library project, and was tasked with developing schematic designs for a proposed new public library for the City of Springfield. To accommodate a growing population in Springfield, the city administration and library identified a need to build a new building wholly […]