Tag Archive for: Community Design Vision
CHEERS!
/0 Comments/in Events/by TealOn Wednesday, November 20th, please join us for drinks at the Flying Squirrel while benefiting a new park we are building on Glass Street. That’s right, 10% of all sales from 5:30 pm until closing will go straight to support our awesome new pocket park which will continue the revitalization of the proud Glass Farms neighborhood. Read more
Glass Street Community Space
/0 Comments/in Projects/by TealThe Glass Street community space is located at the intersection of North Chamberlain and Glass Street. Read more
CALL TO ARTISTS
/0 Comments/in News, Partnerships/by TealRequest for Qualifications (RFQ): Glass Street Community Public Art Seating Project, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For complete details and an application, Read more
Glass Street Ready to Come Alive
/0 Comments/in News/by TealStores won’t be vacant anymore. There will be trees along the sidewalks. People will be walking up and down the street.
For one day this Feb. 23, Glass Street will come alive in the way that local leaders are working to implement permanently in the area. Read more
Want to Help? Pick up a How-to Guide
/0 Comments/in News/by TealPick up a How-To Guide at Glass House Collective’s headquarters on Glass Street! The How-To Guide includes in-depth detail to help accomplish the tasks listed below as well as a sketched map Read more
How-To Guide
/0 Comments/in Projects/by TealCan condensing a movement into an instruction manual help incite collaborative action?
The How-To Guide Read more
Glass Street Plans Unveiled
/0 Comments/in Events, News, Partnerships/by TealOver the past year, Glass House Collective has worked to build momentum, good-will, and a sense of unified effort within the Glass Street community. Through promotion efforts and temporary animations, over 150 residents and local business owners have participated in the re-visioning of Glass Street. Read more
Tag Archive for: Community Design Vision
Christmas Party 2012
/in Community Events Previous/by glasshousecCan a holiday party build confidence and reassure progress is being made?
On Thursday, December 6th Glass House Collective hosted a Christmas party at their headquarters to debut the plans for the Glass Street District Design Vision. The night included a turkey dinner, visit from Santa, and an overall good time between residents of and around the Glass Street area.
The walls were adorned with Christmas decorations and twinkle lights, but more importantly, architectural and branding proposals for Glass Street residents to officially view for the first time. David Barlew, lead architect, explained the streetscape and public space plan to residents and business owners. Rondell Crier and Sheena Benavente spent the evening answering questions and receiving feedback on the proposed brand for Glass Street. Katherine Currin and Teal Thibaud greeted the guests and revealed specifics about Glass House Collective’s plan for the community. Not only did the party foster resident feedback, but also brought the community together in a spirit of solidarity for Glass House’s ongoing efforts.
Outcome:
Over 130 guests attended
Media:
The Pulse
Facebook album can be viewed here.
How-To Guide
/in Resources Previous/by glasshousecCan condensing a movement into an instruction manual help incite collaborative action?
The How-To Guide was created as an instruction manual for residents to work with neighbors on temporary projects. The guide has been passed out to over 200 community members and serves as a catalyst for neighborhood action as it not only gives manageable directions, but also provides a visual projection of each project’s potential.
The guide is broken down into instructions for nine projects. From community banners to pop up shops, it not only gives basic step-by-step directions, but also lists the needed materials, costs, time frames and necessary collaborators for each individual project. The How-To Guide is a unique and visually stimulating representation of the near-term plan for Glass Street. The How-To Guide will be vital in the planning process for the Glass Street’s Better Block event on February 23rd.
Community Space
/in Public Spaces Previous, Top 8/by glasshousecThe Glass Street community space is located at the intersection of North Chamberlain and Glass Street. The space is defined by a 80’ long shade structure made of wood, steel, and canvass and an earthen stage for public performances.
The idea for a new public space on Glass Street was developed through a series of visioning meetings.
With the support of Hefferlin+Kronenberg Architects, local designer Matthew Parks created and tested designs for the space with people from the neighborhood. Is it functional? Is it beautiful? What resources do we need to make this happen? This learning process continued into the construction phase of the project as well. On-site problem-solving was led by local designer Joshua Jorgensen, Chattanooga-based artist Rondell Crier, and resident Travis Yeagley.
A plaque thanking all those involved was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony with local elected officials and neighborhood association leadership. Now, our neighbors have a new and beautiful space for interaction and enjoyment on Glass Street – built by and for the community.
Outcomes:
25 people engaged
$2,600 worth of donated materials
230 hours of volunteered time
