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Browsing NDSU Theses & Dissertations by Subject "Abandoned buildings -- Renovation for other use."

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    Reed Street Yards - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    (2011) Leininger, Bryan
    This project is meant to explore the idea of low carbon development in cities post global peak oil. Milwaukee, like many other Rust Belt cities across the United States, has passed its industrial peak and today is left with an abandoned, misused, and scarred landscape. Much of the southwestern side of Milwaukee is scattered with sites in this exact situation. The site that will be studied lies along the Menomonee River, adjacent to the booming Third Ward. Many of the decrepit industrial structures from the site have either been torn down or are in the process of being repurposed and rehabilitated. Besides these structures, the site is completely abandoned and unused. The goal and vision of this study is to create a low carbon model development which can be used in cities across the United States. With proximity to rail, water and existing bike path infrastructure, the new vision will influence people to use alternative low carbon modes of transportation. All new structures and site design elements will follow a low carbon code and policy system to ensure definite sustainability.
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    Solvay Coke and Gas
    (2011) Nordling, Brad
    This project is meant to explore the idea of how Vacant heavy industrial zones can have different uses than existing industrial sites across America. The idea is to use sustainable design to minimize the polution rate, control the toxins, and give residents a place to learn and relax. The City of Milwaukee has plenty of unused industrial sites that were once thriving with business and now sit in peril. The buildings once used are now sitting in disrepair and causing health and safety issues to residents and wildlife. Apart from these structures, the site is completely abandoned and unused and has the possibility of growing into a successful model. The goal and vision of this site is to bring the contaminated site back to life, continue the expansion and diversity of the park system, and bring positive capitol to the city.