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Dunwoody Village by Georgia Tech
Dunwoody Village by Georgia Tech
Dunwoody Village by Georgia Tech
Student Profiles
Name Degree Year Where from
Sarah Allen BC Masters Grad-grad 12/09 Tremont, MS
Rachel Dickey Arch Masters Grad-2nd Year Houston, TX
Stephanie BC Masters Grad-2nd year New Orleans, LA
Landry
Nathan City & Reg. -Completed Masters Marietta, GA
Lawrence Planning -Masters Grad-2nd year
Urban Design
Eric Stepowany BC Masters Grad-2nd year Snellville, GA
Adam Boney Civil Eng Undergrad-3rd year Scotland
Michael Civil Eng Undergrad-5th year-grad Folkston, GA
Bridgeman 12/09
Felix Enriquez Civil Eng Undergrad-3rd year Peachtree City,
GA
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
A Vision for
Dunwoody Village
Redevelopment
1985
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
1990
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
1995
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
2000
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
2005
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Only
1 state under
20%
2007
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Only
5 states over 10% 1 state under
20%
1985 2007
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29%
≥30%
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Dunwoody
Demographics
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Demographics| Population
Total Population: 39,583 Age Distribution
• 46.5% male • 12% 65+
• 53.5% female • 27% 45-64
• 29% 25-44
• 6% 18-24
Ethnicity
• 25% Under 18
• 81.8% White Non-Hispanic
• 4.6% Hispanic
• 4.4% Black
• 3.1% Asian Indian
• 1.6% Korean
• 1.5% Chinese
• 1.3% Two or more races
• 1.3% Other
• 0.5% Japanese
Data from: 2007 U.S. Census Bureau and City-
Data.com
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Dunwoody | History
• Pioneered in 1830’s by Major Charles Dunwody
• Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church
• Dunwoody Elementary
• Roswell Railroad
• Dunwoody Village in 1970’s
• Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse (The Dunwoody Farmhouse)
Originally featured house, barn, smokehouse, chicken house, cornfield,
pasture
Stephen Spruill plowed garden into mid 70’s with mule, Shorty, growing
vegetables for nearby stand
• Incorporated December 1, 2008
Dunwoody Village
Today
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Chamblee-Dunwoody
Rd.
Project
Site
Mt. Vernon
Rd.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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RESULT:
•Declining
community image
•Rising vacancy
•Economic and
environmental
unsustainability
•Image of
“Anywhere U.S.A.”
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
The
Redevelopment Plan
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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OWNERSHIP
SITUATION:
•30-acre parcel,
Single owner
•Surrounded by
parcels with
various owners
and building ages
GOALS:
1.Create a
connected,
pedestrian-friendly
environment.
2.Develop a viable,
healthy town
center at all
stages.
3.Give Dunwoody a
place to call home.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 1:
Remove Building
•Remove southern
half of the existing
building
•Keep northern
half, including The
Fresh Market and
Walgreens
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 2:
Create a logical
system of right-
of-ways
•Establishes a
public framework
for development
•Engages the
surrounding street
network
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 3:
•Generates new
income
•Forms a visually
coherent core
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 4:
Create a park
•Creates a new
place for
community
gathering
•Increases the
viability of
surrounding
development
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 5:
Remove
remaining
buildings
•Creates the
opportunity for
future expansion
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 6:
Expand
framework of
right-of-ways
Add second
phase of
buildings
•Additional income
for owner
•Potential site for
municipal use
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 8:
Construct City
Hall
Develop the
periphery
•Framework
provides flexibility
over time
•Allows increasing
intensity of use
•Accommodates
office space more
efficiently
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 10:
Expand right-of-
ways beyond
village
•Establishes public
framework to
guide future
development
•Achieves
CONNECTIVITY
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Why Is Connectivity
Important?
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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IMPROVED WALKABILITY
• Ability to walk
• Higher quality
walking
environments
• Alternative routes
for exercise
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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WALKABILITY
•Existing 15-Minute
Walkshed
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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WALKABILITY
•New connections
expand the 15-
minute walkshed
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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DIRECT CONNECTION
• Short, safe drive,
walk, or bicycle
ride
• Avoid regional
traffic
• Enjoy increased
property values
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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How Do We Get
Connected?
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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REGULATING
PLAN:
•Developed along
with the master
plan of the village
•Establishes a
network of public
access that frames
future
development
•Does not = streets
•Success of village
will inform the
content of right-of-
way
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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How Do We Design
Safer Streets?
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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TRAFFIC DYNAMIC
CIRCLES GEOMETRY
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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BULB PARALLEL
OUTS PARKING
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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ILLUSIO
COBBLE
N
STRIP
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Transportation
Options
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Transportation | Walking
• Walking still a top priority, but provide alternatives to
automobiles
• Walker’s Guide with map of area for shopping, and civic areas
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Transportation | Strategy
• Allow neighboring residents of Dunwoody to get to Village without cars
• Allow Dunwoody Village residents to leave Village without using a car
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
SOLUTION
• Trolleys to take people to destinations
• Perimeter Mall, MARTA, Hospitals, and
Churches
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Sustainable Design
and Urban
Agricuture
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Sustainable Design
Must Address:
• Imagine pushing a
shopping cart through
this suburban farm
Before After
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Dunwoody United
Methodist Church
1548 Mt. Vernon Rd. Dunwoody Community
Church
.1 mile All Saints Catholic
2250 Dunwoody Club Dr. Church
2.6 miles 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd.
2.3 miles
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
• FUN
• A great place for all ages to mix and
play
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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• Increase commercial
viability
Retail
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
www.savageartstudios.com
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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$
Shops of Dunwoody
Dunwoody
Pediatrics
$
$ $
$
$
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Pre-school /
Daycare
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Retail | Surroundings
Strengths
• Great Location
• Large Population
• High Traffic Count
Weaknesses
• Not Walkable
• High Vacancy Rate
• Lack of Visibility
• Lack of Green space
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Retail | Locations
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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www.socketsite.com
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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www.lloydconstruction.com
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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www.pbase.com
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Residential
Aspects
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Household Types
• 55% Married-couple families
• 31% People living alone
• 9% Other families
• 5% Other nonfamily households
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
• $1 million: 0%
• $500-999k: 21%
• $300-499k: 58%
• $200-299k: 16%
• < 199k: 5%
Year Housing
Built
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Housing | Locations
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Housing | Options
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Housing | Generation X
• Born 1965-1978 (currently ages 31-44)
• 18% of national population (52 million)
• Most are renting their first homes as couples, or owning while starting
family
• Will be credited with bringing in the majority of child population
• Overall, want a safe and friendly community environment
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Housing | Generation Y
• Born 1979-1996 (currently ages 13-30)
• 27% of national population (80 million)
• Will be key demographic for multifamily and starter housing in next decade
• Will pay for walkable, mixed-use community
• Convenience, connectivity, and a healthy work-life balance to maintain
relationships
• More than ½ would trade lot size for proximity to shopping or work
• Want diversity in housing types, styles, groups of people, and household
composition
• “Green” home designs play important role in purchase and rent decisions
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Housing | Diversity
• Want to create a live-work-play environment
• Opportunities for people of different incomes to live near where they
work and leisure for quality growth
• Options of apartment buildings, townhomes, condominiums, residential
above retail, and green homes
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Housing |
Apartments3-5 stories
• Include workout/activity center
• Rooftop gardening
2-3 stories
• Wrap around with
center
public area
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Housing | Townhomes
• Design to encourage interaction with neighbors to meet
• Front porches and balconies, garages in rear or on-street
parking
• Make sidewalks walkable
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Aging
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Aging
• U.S Census Bureau shows almost 28 million Americans will be 65 and older
by 2025
• 90% increase in 65 and older from 2001 levels
• 450% increase in over 85 from 2001 levels
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Aging | Wants
• The majority of older
Americans report wanting to
stay in the same homes and
to age in place.
• Dunwoody Village could
help this dilemma by having
housing geared specifically
toward aging in place.
• Dunwoody residents can
move out of their homes if
cannot maintain anymore
but still stay in Dunwoody.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Legend
DeKalb Citizens 55+
Percent
0-24%
25% - 34%
35% - 44%
45% - 55%
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
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DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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• An emphasis on physical
health
• Walkable areas, and a
wide range of potential
physical activities
• Housing geared toward
aging
in place
• A involved community
center will promote social,
physical interaction of all
ages.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Aging| Considerations
•Location of services to older adult populations
Universal Design
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Universal Design
• What is it?
• Why does it matter?
• How can it be used?
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Equitable Use
Universal
Design
Tolerance
Flexibility For
Error
Appropriate
Size and Low Physical
Space for Approach Effort
And Use
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
Safety
Convenienc
e
Equitable Use Comfor
Simple & Perceptible t
Intuitive Information
Universal
Design Tolerance
Flexibility For
Error
Appropriate
Size and Low Physical
Space for Approach Effort
And Use
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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Site Design
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
GOALS:
1.Create a
connected,
pedestrian-friendly
environment.
2.Develop a viable,
healthy town
center at all
stages.
3.Give Dunwoody a
place to call home.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
OWNERSHIP
SITUATION:
•30-acre parcel,
Single owner
•Surrounded by
parcels with
various owners
and building ages
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 1:
Remove the
southern portion
of existing
building
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 2:
Add a new
framework of
right-of ways
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 3:
•Parallel and
diagonal on-street
parking
•Tight turning radii
•Wide shoulders for
bicycles
•Medians and
traffic circles
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 4:
Add new
sidewalks
• Visually soften
• Provide shade
• Calm vehicular
traffic
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 6:
Add public
park/plaza
•Blends hardscape
with soft
•Accommodates
active and passive
recreation
•Acts as a visual
folly for buildings
•Creates a center
to gather, a place
to relax.
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 7:
Add new
buildings
• Residential over
retail
• Parking in rear
• Frame streets
and
central public
space
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 8:
Remove
remaining
existing
buildings
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 9:
Expand the
village center
• New buildings:
Small
office/residential
over
retail
• Apartment building
• Structured parking
with ground level
retail
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 10:
•Prominent
location
•Rear concealed
•Clock tower on
southeast corner
•Creates civic
identity
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
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MOVE 11:
Expand the
village into the
periphery
• Creates
consistent
frontage along
Dunwoody Village
Parkway
• Larger footprint
office/residential
• Additional retail
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
MOVE 12:
Highlight the
Spruill House
The Proposed
Plan:
•Acknowledges
ownership realities
•Allows flexibility to
maintain economic
viability in an
unforeseeable
future
•Creates a new
community core
for Dunwoody
•Establishes a
framework for the
creation of a
healthy community
for people of every
generation
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY
THANK YOU
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF DUNWOODY