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    Bedford Elks Lodge conceptual design : Prepared by the Community Design Assistance Center for the Bedford Elks Lodge #2844, Bedford, Virginia
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Steika, Kim; Korkuti, Arian; Fields, Kristin; Marshall, Ashleigh; Meier, Kerry (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2011-03)
    The Elks Lodge #2844 of Bedford, Virginia hired the Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) to develop a conceptual architectural design and site plan for a new Elks lodge. The Bedford Elks recently purchased a 5-acre parcel that is adjacent to the National Elks Home to build their new lodge. Due to the site’s close proximity to the grand and iconic National Elks Home, members desire the new lodge to reflect the architectural style of the National Home, while maintaining their spatial needs and budget as well as their own distinct identity. The Bedford Elks envision their new building to be capable of a variety of uses. A large banquet hall that would be functional as a meeting place for lodge members as well as a transformable space for producing revenue through event rental is desired. In addition, the lodge should contain a kitchen capable of serving the banquet hall, an Elks Room for members only, and office space. The site boasts an excellent view of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as the National Elks Home, and a building that takes advantage of these views is desired. The Elks envision the new lodge to be a place for daily business as well as special events and would like to create a destination within the community.
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    Blacksburg Municipal Building conceptual master plan
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Steika, Kim; Marshall, Ashleigh; Illmensee, Kaitlyn; Ly, Christine; Gasaway, Brooke; Poteet, Tish (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2012-07)
    The Town of Blacksburg asked the Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) to develop an updated conceptual landscape master plan for the Municipal Building to better reflect the identity of the building and the priorities of the Town. For visitors or new residents, the purpose of the building is not readily apparent and signage is hidden under vegetation.

    Working directly with Town staff (Marc Verniel, Priscilla Cygielnik, John Boyer, and Beth Carson), the CDAC team developed a conceptual landscape master plan for the site that addresses identity, wayfinding, and gives a strong and welcoming first impression of the Town. Additionally, the CDAC team explored architectural improvements that could be made to enhance the buildings’ entries.
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    Chatham visual enhancements
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Steika, Kim; Abu Bakar, Shamsul; Akers, Dustin; Rigot, Sarah; Blecksmith, Lisa; Marshall, Ashleigh (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2010-08-01)
    The purpose of this project was to assist the town of Chatham with several aspects of visual and experiential enhancements. Key focus areas included visual improvements, the Chatham Perimeter Trail, and other areas with the aim of strengthening the desirability of Chatham as a destination for residents and visitors alike.
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    Greene County Community Park Stormwater Master Plan : A supplement to the park master plan
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Steika, Kim; Marshall, Ashleigh (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2010-10)
    The Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) worked with Greene County in 1998 to develop a conceptual master plan for Greene County Community Park. In 2008, CDAC worked with the County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and the County Parks and Recreation Director to update the conceptual master plan. Through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to the Rivanna River Basin Commission (RRBC), CDAC was asked in 2010 to work with the Center for Watershed Protection to craft a stormwater management plan for Greene County Park.
    The Center for Watershed Protection described the purpose of the stormwater master plan as follows: “Through the RRBC grant and County efforts, a variety of activities are already planned for the park, including construction of a bioswale between the parking lot and soccer fields and a stream restoration project. The stormwater master plan is a tool to integrate these efforts with other potential projects in order to create a holistic picture of environmental improvements that can be implemented as the park develops through the years.”
    This plan is envisioned to serve as an addendum to the current park master plan. The stormwater master plan establishes general guidelines and concepts to address stormwater as different parts of the park develop. Best management practices and low impact development strategies are suggested that can be implemented for different areas of the park.
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    Mount Tabor Meadows common space conceptual master plan, Blacksburg, Virginia
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Steika, Kim; Illmensee, Kaitlyn; Marshall, Ashleigh; West, William (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2010-08)
    The Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) worked with the Mount Tabor Meadows (MTM) community to develop a conceptual master plan of their vision for a new and sustainable use for the community’s underutilized common space.
    Mount Tabor Meadows is a neighborhood located in Blacksburg, Virginia developed by Green Valley Builders. All of the homes are EarthCraft certified and Energy Star Rated. In the heart of the development, a community open space – MTM Commons – has been preserved. Currently, the Commons is an open fi eld mowed seasonally for hay, and in part serves as a stormwater basin. After months of consideration, the homeowners developed a list of desired uses for the space, including a playground, community shelter/ gathering space, a spot for community gardens, and an urban forest to increase opportunities for stormwater infiltration and carbon sequestration on site.
    In March of 2010, MTM began working with the CDAC to develop conceptual plans for the common space. In conjunction with the community’s sustainable mission, it was the desire of the home owners association to develop a plan for their new common space that was not only a place for recreation and community development, but also provided a service to the natural systems of the site. All of the listed ideas carry the community members’ aims of sustainability and stewardship into the Commons.
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    Pamplin entryway designs
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Marshall, Ashleigh; Steika, Kim; Abu Bakar, Shamsul; Thomas, Jordan; Cox, Stephen; Howell, Anne (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2012-10)
    Pamplin City is a small community whose downtown is located in Appomattox County just off of US 460, between Appomattox and Farmville. “The town has recently begun a revitalization process, which has included Appomattox County library bringing in an Annex site to the former Pamplin City Train Depot used by the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company. This renovated train depot serves as a library and meeting place for the town and frequently sees many of the town’s inhabitants on holidays or special occasions when gatherings are scheduled.” Also nearby is the newly opened High Bridge Trail State Park. The trail will soon extend into Pamplin. Sewer line improvements are also in the works. It is hoped that these improvements will continue to improve the downtown area.

    The Community Design Assistance Center believes that entryway landscapes and signage could support and enhance current improvement efforts and draw attention to the downtown area. Through a partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry, the Design Center was able to off er a Virginia Department of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry grant to develop a conceptual design for each of the two entrance areas into town (see circle areas project site map above). The street design for the approach to downtown from the west (Route 460 to 47 to Main Street) is a hard left offering few sight lines for the traveler into town. The road design “forces” the driver to look in another direction drawing attention away from the downtown area. A vacant piece of land is located in the area to the right of the old barbershop (top circle, project site map) that could become a nicely landscaped area with a welcome sign.
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    Waverly, Virginia : community park, downtown revitalization, and entryway enhancements
    Gilboy, Elizabeth; Marshall, Ashleigh; Proctor, Nicholaus; Talley, Stephen; Howell, Anne (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2012-08)
    Waverly is a small town of approximately 2,300 residents, located in Southside Virginia’s Sussex County. Waverly has a history of pine tree and peanut farms, with several former mills in the area as well as a local Carver Peanut Museum. Land was donated for a town park – the Allen W. Gibson Jr. Community Park – and the town of Waverly and its Parks and Recreation Commission approached the Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) at Virginia Tech for conceptual design assistance for the park as well as conceptual ideas for Waverly's downtown streetscape, a possible town square, and entryway designs. CDAC worked with the town, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and community residents to develop conceptual design ideas for the following three areas:

    Allen W. Gibson Jr. Community Park Conceptual Master Plan: The Allen W. Gibson Jr. Community Park already contains a few programmatic elements including parking and four tennis courts. The town and its Parks and Recreation Commission envisioned the addition of several other programmatic elements including a paved walking trail, playground, possibly basketball courts, and a covered pavilion picnic area. Using community input, CDAC developed a conceptual master plan for the park that transformed the tennis courts into a multi-functional space, improved the parking structure, and added a variety of amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, signs, beautiful plantings, and an entry garden to the adjacent Ruritan fields.

    Downtown Streetscape, Town Plaza, and Farmer’s Market: The town of Waverly is interested in enhancing its downtown streetscape. One shop owner is currently working with the Department of Community Housing and Development to improve four buildings on Main Street. The town worked with CDAC to explore conceptual design possibilities for enhancing Main Street’s streetscape with elements such as street trees, improved sidewalks, seating, and pedestrian scale lighting. Additionally, there is interest in a possible farmer’s market and town square adjacent to Main Street.

    Waverly Entryway Conceptual Designs: Currently, Waverly has four formal entry signs. These signs could be enhanced and highlighted through plantings. Additionally, if space permits, Waverly could benefit from an improved entry area near the intersection of Main Street and US 460. CDAC worked with the town and community to develop conceptual ideas for enhancing these entries