Photos and Reflection of Downtown Newark

The Canal Market District was planned fairly well. It has the appropriate parking on site for the venders and a nearby parking garage for people who wish to attend events here. Overall the city of newark managed to find a spot big enough to hold this site and it is also tucked away so as not to cause traffic problems.

Chicago’s comprehensive plan summary

Major goals

Chicago’s major goals are to

1. Have communities that are a great place to live through managing the natural resources of Chicago in an efficient manner
   1. Manage and Conserve Water and Energy Resources
   2. Expand and Improve Parks and Open Space
   3. Promote sustainable local food
2. Supporting chicago’s economy and workforce
   1. Support Economic Innovation
3. Ensuring that government policies are “transparent and “efficient
   1. Reform State and Local Tax Policy
   2. Improve Access to Information
4.  Improving transportation efficiency
   1. Invest in useful Transportation
   2. Increase availability of Public Transit
   3. Create a More Efficient Freight Network

Changes KEK thinks might help the city’s plan-Kait

Beginning with the former development of the city, we would have gradually developed around the city entirely as opposed to one “chunk”, if you will. Also, housing appears to be an issue in the regard of commuting to and from a job. There are several “major” employment centers with no close residency. We would also focus on bringing in more supermarket options, for there are pieces of city that have low access to one. While considering the lack of major roads, we would also like to bring in more Amtrak stations to accommodate issues involving housing and work. We would add more Meta rails, too.

Interesting points in Chicago’s plan-Kailyn

• In Chicago’s plan it is mentioned that they have many units of government that are also not as responsive as the citizens would like. This was interesting because as the amount of people handling issues increased it seems reasonable to assume the government would be more capable of handling these issues.
• Water in Chicago is extremely scarce ,despite its proximity to lake Michigan ,due to laws prohibiting its use.

http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/2040

Zoning

Inclusionary Zoning-Kailyn

Inclusionary zoning makes sure that residential land developers have affordable housing for residents of lower incomes. The developers are often granted special permissions such as allowing them to build more or faster as  consequence of their agreement. This type of zoning is used to create a  community with different financial situations ,so that different socioeconomic levels will be integrated. A scenario where inclusionary zoning would be used is one where the amount of affordable housing is scarce and to encourage it a city government says that buildings with more than twenty-five units must be at least ten percent affordable housing.

Cluster Zoning- Kait

Cluster zoning is a technique used to preserve green area by placing lots closer together. It also focuses on creating less roads. It contrasts to other zoning techniques because it drives away from straight lines in regards to lots and streets. This type of zoning allows for a lot of creativity, for the form is flexible. We may see cluster zoning used heavily in subdivisions and small neighborhoods as opposed to bigger metropolitan areas.

Planned Unit Development-Sam

Planned Unit Development, also known as (PUD) has been used in the U.S. for many years and is spreading to several other developed and developing countries.

Incentive Zoning – Edwin

Incentive Zoning is a very robust zoning technique that is arguably the best for a community who has a highly desirable plot of land that they want developed and want more than just money from the developer in return. Incentive zoning is most often used in larger cities, and can help supplement existing infrastructure and/or provide services that are missing or insufficient. For example, in return for allowing a developer to build a skyscraper, the city may require the developer to reserve a certain number of floors for affordable housing or community services, like a day care or public space.