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news story about South Dunn Street.
Courtesy WTIU
At the groundbreaking (l to r) Matt Press, Developer;
Jan Sorby, Bryan Park Neighborhood Association; Jeff Barlow, Fire Chief;
Mark Kruzan, Mayor of Bloomington
| Comments from Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan at South Dunn Street’s Groundbreaking:
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This project is exactly what "community
development" should be about.
Matt Press's development will promote
a sustainable neighborhood. And that
result came about as the result of give and take, and is an example of
how the planning process should work.
The City dared to take some risks
it wouldn't otherwise take in the planning process. The developer gave
a bit when he wasn't required to do so. The end product [will be] streets that
are more narrow than is traditionally
the case. And we should be proud that this is the first housing development
in the City and one of the first in the nation that will be equipped
with sprinklers.
I see this project being a hallmark
of a new City administration, and I appreciate the work of the developer
and all the neighbors for making that
possible.
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South Dunn Street's Unique Character
The Street Design:
Streets in the South Dunn Street Project will interconnect seamlessly
with the traditional street pattern of the Bryan Park neighborhood.
The narrow streets are lined with wide tree plots and generous sidewalks
to create a safe and pleasant pedestrian environment. There will be
parallel parking along one side of each street.
The Alleyways:
Paved alleyways behind most of the homes will allow car access to detached
backyard garages or parking pads. These alleyways will remove the need
for driveways cutting across front yards and will create a safer pedestrian
environment.
The Lots:
There are a total of 43 single-family lots in the project, most facing
Dunn Street, with some side-lots facing Grimes Lane, Driscoll Street
and Wilson Street. There are 6 lot types in the project, with each lot
type assigned a list of home designs and garage options available
for that specific lot type. Basements are dependant upon soil conditions.
The Streetscape:
The heart and soul of this project is defined by how the streetscape
will look and feel. Great care was given to crafting an overall aesthetic
for the project -- one that will create a harmony and a rhythm to a diverse,
yet unified streetscape. All of the individual design components for
the homes, streets and public spaces work together to build a classic
neighborhood identity for the entire project.
The Neighborhood Pocket Park:
A neighborhood pocket park is part of the project, and will provide
an informal, restful place to sit and relax with family, friends and
neighbors. The park is designed for public use and will have a central
grassy area ringed with a gravel path, trees and plantings, and several
benches.
The Neighborhood Shopping Area:
We're particularly proud to bring neighborhood-serving commercial space
to the southern end of the South Dunn Street Project. The retail space
will be designed in a classic storefront style, with brick exteriors,
masonry accents, and facades with large expanses of glass windows. Above
the stores will be a limited number of residential rental units. This
small-scale, vibrant shopping area will be a place that neighbors can
walk to and enjoy. Our priority is to anchor the retail space with a
"neighborhood grocery."
The Green Design Components:
This project is designed with the environment in mind. It starts out
by making efficient use of urban land, thus slowing sprawl and reducing
public infrastructure and public services costs. Next, the location
of the project helps to cut down on car trips for residents and encourages
a more pedestrian lifestyle. As for the homes themselves, they are efficient
in both their size and design, thus reducing the amount of construction
materials needed. In addition, all homes are designed with natural light
in mind, thick, 2 x 6 exterior walls, no VOC interior paints, Energy
Star efficient appliances, and high-efficiency (90%) gas furnaces. Finally,
home buyers will have the opportunity to make their own homes even greener,
by choosing such options as metal roofing, bamboo or cork flooring,
photovoltaic (solar) paneling and shingling, and tankless on-demand
water heaters.
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