Architecture & Urbanism Gallery - "Transit Oriented Development for the Music City Star Commuter Line in Lebanon, TN"
6/19/2009
9:00 am
- 4:30 pm
Location:
Nashville Civic Design Center
In the Spring of 2009, students from the University of Tennessee’s College of Architecture and Design collaborated to propose designs for a transit-oriented development (TOD) near Lebanon, TN’s Music City Star transit stop. A TOD is generally defined by higher densities, mixed-uses, mixed types and prices of housing, reduced parking requirements, and a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment with high-quality public space. The goals of such development are to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve public health, stimulate economic development, contribute to community character, be environmentally sustainable, and increase transit ridership.
The various sites selected are all within a half-mile radius of the stop, an area that encompasses Lebanon’s historic town square, a large mill complex which is currently being redeveloped, and a greenway system. Students were encouraged to advocate for variances or modification of existing zoning and to exercise restraint in regard to demolition of existing structures, especially existing residences.
In addition, the University of Tennessee student teams were partnered with students from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management Real Estate Development Program. The Vanderbilt students worked to identify stakeholders, conduct market analysis, develop a marketing strategy, research the legal implications of the project, and develop a financial analysis, resulting in a comprehensive investigation of each proposed site.
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