Green Spaces Competition
CHALLENGE / SITE
The 2012 Green Spaces Design Competition: “Breaking Away,” addresses Richmond’s Mayo Island and 14th Street Bridge, which serve as both significant transitions and destinations. Using Richmond’s recent win to host the 2015 Road World Championship cycling races, competition entrants are asked to propose economically, culturally and environmentally responsible tourism and recreation-based solutions for Mayo Island that critically examine the lasting impact of the 2015 Road World Championships and the role Mayo Island plays in Richmond’s past, present and future. These races are expected to bring nearly 500,000 visitors and an estimated $135 million in revenue to the Commonwealth of Virginia. As seen in other host-cities, large scale events can lead to disposable buildings and post-event dead zones in the urban environment. How can Mayo Island capitalize on the existing success of the James River Park System trails, adjacency to Richmond’s urban centers, and the revenue and attendance from the 2015 Road World Championships to create an accessible, recreational and sustainable space for Richmonders and visitors?
Following last year’s Green Gateway competition challenge, entrants will examine the connections between Mayo Island, the 14th Street Bridge, the James River and the adjacent city neighborhoods on both sides of the river. Potential points of consideration include changes to the 14th Street Bridge that examine public, private and alternative transportation needs as well as plans for development and/or habitat restoration for the island itself. Site specificity means that the competition boundaries include Mayo Island and the 14th Street Bridge from end to end but tangentially relate to the City of Richmond. Ingenuity shows either a balanced response to or a bold selection from the broad range of possible activities that could be hosted by the island. Entries should also speak to utility and transportation easements, flood plain requirements and urban master plans.
COMPETITION ENTRIES
Click the links below to see this year’s entries!
Entry 1
Entry 2
Entry 3
Entry 4
Entry 5
Entry 6
Entry 7
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
1/13/12 Kick-Off Event – Competition Opens!
4/13/12 Registration Deadline <– Extended
4/13/12 Entries Due – Competition Closes
late April 2012 (TBD) Teams notified of jury results
May, 3 2012 - Troutman Sanders 1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA 23219 - Community Forum 5pm – 8pm Register Here!
(TBD) Gallery Exhibit
PRIZES
The winner of this year’s competition will receive a $500 cash prize!
Thanks to our current sponsors!
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