在创意不断萌发、混合功能背景下营造社区
底特律中城科技城
The core plaza is the central feature of the plan, and will be the focus of early investment. A variety of public realm investments will encourage collaboration and the generation of ideas.
科技城区是底特律的新兴知识经济区，现状被地面停车、空置的房产与对内孤立的活动占据。
Sasaki联合底特律中城公司与U3地产开发公司为科技城区的振兴描绘了美好的蓝图。此规划推动创新与企业精神，在创意不断萌发、混合功能背景下营造社区。借助区域内著名机构（韦恩州立大学，创意研究学院与亨利福德健康系统），规划创造出孕育知识的创意环境，重塑历史建筑功能，支持创新并带来活力，加强了底特律中城与周边社区的联系。
TechTown is an emerging knowledge district that is leading the city’s transition from an automobile-based to an innovation-based economy. The District is situated along the Woodward Ave corridor where a new light rail line is currently being implemented.
Several site considerations, including increasing safety in the district and utilizing the historic building stock, were woven into the planning principles
规划的一大特色是区域中心广场，以丰富的功能与设计元素来推动创意思想的交流，全年为各种计划性或偶然性聚会提供灵活的场地。合作立方，是一个灵活、可移动的工作站，可通过结构变化与位移来满足特定需求。这些立方体成为区域的标志性景观。实验室位于广场南面。此外，广场还设有投影屏、攀缘墙、烤火台与沿树林落座的咖啡厅，吸引创意工作者来到区域中心地带。广场在夏季会举办手工者集会与黑客挑战等活动，冬季时，冰壶运动与篝火联欢为广场带来活力。
A variety of creative strategies were employed to encourage stakeholder participation in the development of the plan, including interactive games, online surveys, prioritization exercises, blog streaming, and public open forums. A core committee of institutional leaders were consulted at each milestone.
The vision for TechTown is structured around a public realm framework that defines key corridors and connects anchor institutions
TechTown is anchored by three key institutions: Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health System, and the College for Creative Studies. While each institution had previously prepared individual development plans, the plans did not leverage opportunities for collaboration in TechTown.
The plan is driven by several planning and design principles that address site challenges and support aspirational goals for the district
The vision for TechTown is structured around a public realm framework that defines key corridors and connects anchor institutions
TechTown is anchored by three key institutions: Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health System, and the College for Creative Studies. While each institution had previously prepared individual development plans, the plans did not leverage opportunities for collaboration in TechTown.
The plan is driven by several planning and design principles that address site challenges and support aspirational goals for the district
社区花园与两座小型附属广场沿景观走廊相互连接，为人们提供休闲空间与设施。丰富的公共空间结构与城市设计策略相得益彰，将停车场与空置的场地变为人们聚会的场所。
Fabrication tables extend from the adjacent fab-lab to facilitate the visible testing and development of new products. Shade stuctures and complementary landscaping create a comfortable environment for collaboration.
The core catalyzes new investment in TechTown. Engaging civic spaces and a carefully curated public realm program encourage participation, creation, and collaboration.
The core plaza is designed to encourage collaboration and entrepreneurial activity the heart of the district
环境、经济与文化的可持续性是规划的基本要素。公共空间的改善利于步行，使得停车需求减少，人们可以方便乘坐轻轨。规划还包括了环形锻炼区与自行车网格，向大众宣扬积极健康的生活理念。景观策略利用生物洼地加强渗透并降低地表径流，透过街景改造增加可渗透铺面。区域经济着眼于本地产品服务以及创意工作。规划通过对历史建筑的再利用很好地保存了区域历史风貌。
The long term vision positions TechTown as the hub of innovation in Detroit. A renewed public realm ties together ideas-based industries within a vibrant urban neighborhood.
The “Digital Mirror” is an interactive system that monitors the utilization of various resources (energy, water, food, etc.) and informs inhabitants and cluster administrators. This allows them to more effectively manage systems at the urban scale and change lifestyle patterns of individuals to optimize resources and their consumption. It also displays and celebrates achievements by the creative community in TechTown, such as patents, innovations, and new technologies.
团队采用一系列策略鼓励公共参与科技城规划过程。一系列开放论坛包含来自创意区、研究园、城市设计与规划专家的专题演讲。而诸如”电路板”和”硬币调查”等的互动环节使社区可以测试设计方案并对投资的优先性进行排序。 “我的科技城”作为一个在线互动图式调查，收集了区域元素的质性印象，从而引导设计团队制定出更合理的城市设计规划与策略。
A district currently defined by surface parking lots and a lack of identity will transform into a sustainable, dense, well-balanced urban setting, with a clearly defined heart and strong sense of place
The Brainstorming Grove and Think Tank provide an informal destination for meeting and socializing, with access to the nearby Short Circuit Cafe and food trucks
科技城的美好蓝图将逐步得到实施。初期投资主要集中在区域中心，以行人优先使用区的建立为起点加强联系。
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