In December 2022, Bedrock unveiled its long-range master plan for a waterfront district in Cleveland, which would transform 35 acres (14 ha) of the downtown riverfront into a new, walkable neighborhood.
#Old world design series#
Bedrock, the largest commercial property owner in Detroit and one of the largest in Cleveland, is playing a critical role in leading a transformational redevelopment of several once-derelict waterfront districts into a series of sustainable compact neighborhoods. Prime examples can be found in downtown Detroit and Cleveland of urban brownfield sites being radically transformed from former industrial zones into economically vibrant, socially robust, and mixed-use communities well served by public transit. In reality, due to embodied carbon savings, existing buildings and infrastructure are inherently more sustainable than greenfield sites because of the significant amount of embodied carbon savings that can be leveraged. One of the biggest misconceptions in urban planning and architectural design is that new construction is more sustainable than retrofitting. We explore each of these elements in more detail below. Installation of clean energy and high-performance heating and cooling mechanical systems.Employment of passive design principles and.Design and deployment of high-performing building envelopes.Tight controls on methods of construction.Universally, five top elements come into play in ensuring that buildings are either built or upgraded to desired sustainability goals: However, planners and architects must give equal consideration to climate-responsive design in new buildings as well as reviewing existing building stock. Reducing energy consumption and using low-carbon materials should be a priority for cities everywhere, where the circular use of materials and retrofit of aging infrastructure can provide great value. Together, these elements not only address sustainability planning needs, but are also crucial when it comes to supporting equity and social justice at a community level. If ambitious net zero carbon objectives are to be achieved, planners, designers, and builders need to take a whole-city approach to sustainability, including infrastructure and transit-oriented development.
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