UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD STUDENTS TACKLE
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

When it comes to exploring solutions for I-84 in Hartford, the I-84 Project Team is in good company! During the Fall 2017 semester, University of Hartford Assistant Professor Seth Holmes tasked his students of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture with a design challenge in their own backyard.

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BUSHNELL PLAZA CONCEPT

Asylum Ave Asylum Ave Farmington Ave Broad St Multi-Modal Station Amphitheater I-84 Ramps

TOD refers to community development that includes housing, office, retail, and other amenities within a half-mile of a quality public transportation station or stop.

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“An amphitheater-style, uncovered seating area serves two main purposes: a hang-out spot and a shield from cars on the highway ramps.”
- Bushnell Plaza Team

RESIDENCE AT BUSHNELL PLAZA CONCEPT

The Architectural Studio students created transit-oriented development (TOD) concepts for the capped area - or, the cover that is proposed over the Lowered Highway Alternative.

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Farmington Ave Asylum Ave Asylum Ave Broad St High-Density Residential Multi-Modal Stationwith Retail

BUSHNELL COMMONS CONCEPT

Farmington Ave Asylum Ave Broad St High-Density Residential Bushnell Park

Students focused development on the western edge of Bushnell Park, near the proposed multi-modal station.

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“Placing the taller residential structures on the eastern edge of the site utilizes the views into Bushnell Park, and adds value to the apartments.”
- Bushnell Commons Team

THE PROMENADE AT BUSHNELL CONCEPT

When developing their designs, students considered sightlines, circulation, vistas, open space, and other urban design features.

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Farmington Ave Asylum Ave Broad St Ground floor Multi-Modal Station with upper-levelCommercial (red bldg) High-Density Residential

GREEN FORWARD SQUARE CONCEPT

Farmington Ave Asylum Ave Broad St Multi-Modal Station Raised Open Space Plaza Civic Space
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“[Our goal is] to create a lively addition to the downtown area while also providing an increase of residents. A strong connection to Bushnell Park is created with our raised open space plaza.”
- Green Forward Square Team

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