AIA WILMINGTON
A Section of AIA North Carolina
The National Organization of the American Institute of Architects has challenged each local section to celebrate our anniversary by making a lasting contribution to our community. The Wilmington Section has chosen to bind several on-going initiatives into a single gesture that will provide lasting benefits for future generations. This statement describes our ideas and goals for the 150 Celebration project.
The Goal
"The Historic Trolley Path" is envisioned as a multi-use transportation corridor that will connect the historic downtown district to the community of Wrightsville Beach. The pathway will promote alternative transportation choices for citizens while providing opportunities for recreation and improving the quality of life in Wilmington. Design principles demonstrated in the project may serve as a template for extensions of the alternative transportation network to other areas of the city in the future.
The Process
The AIA 150 effort will involve the following:
1. Review existing multi-use pathway plans from the Wilmington MPO (Josh).
2. Review existing transportation plans of the City of Wilmington, New Hanover
County Parks and Recreation Department and other groups for possible
integration into the plan.
3. Work with Development Services for historic designation of the Trolley Path and
its elements.
4. Develop a "Share the Road" ad campaign.
5. Envision the benefits of such a pathway considering potential user groups and
possible destinations.
6. Envision connections to existing alternative transportation possibilities such as bus routes or park-and-ride locations.
7. Envision connections between schools, parks, commerical and entertainment or
recreation destinations.
8. Research successful plans for similar projects in other locations.
9. Explore and develop public interest and general public support among various
interested groups and the citizens in general.
10. Seek out possible funding and grant opportunities.
The Goal
"The Historic Trolley Path" is envisioned as a multi-use transportation corridor that will connect the historic downtown district to the community of Wrightsville Beach. The pathway will promote alternative transportation choices for citizens while providing opportunities for recreation and improving the quality of life in Wilmington. Design principles demonstrated in the project may serve as a template for extensions of the alternative transportation network to other areas of the city in the future.
The Process
The AIA 150 effort will involve the following:
1. Review existing multi-use pathway plans from the Wilmington MPO (Josh).
2. Review existing transportation plans of the City of Wilmington, New Hanover
County Parks and Recreation Department and other groups for possible
integration into the plan.
3. Work with Development Services for historic designation of the Trolley Path and
its elements.
4. Develop a "Share the Road" ad campaign.
5. Envision the benefits of such a pathway considering potential user groups and
possible destinations.
6. Envision connections to existing alternative transportation possibilities such as bus routes or park-and-ride locations.
7. Envision connections between schools, parks, commerical and entertainment or
recreation destinations.
8. Research successful plans for similar projects in other locations.
9. Explore and develop public interest and general public support among various
interested groups and the citizens in general.
10. Seek out possible funding and grant opportunities.
AIA 150 Champion
Philip Humphrey
p:: 910.762.0892
e:: philip@johnsawyerarchitects.com
2009
Executive Committee
.President.
Scott Ogden
p:: 910.251.2707
e:: scott@b-and-o.net
.President-Elect.
Laura Miller
p:: 910.790.9901
e:: lauramiller@ls3p.com
.Secretary.
Mark Saulnier
p:: 910.793.0639
e:: masarchitect@ec.rr.com
.Treasurer.
Blair Goodrich
p:: 910.799.3990
e:: bgoodrich@aol.com
.Executive Director.
Michelle Marks
p:: 910.790.9901
e:: michellemarks@ls3p.com
.Director.
David Ball
p:: 910.762.2621
e:: ball@bmharch.com
Chris Wellman
p:: 910.457.5810
e:: overwellman@hotmail.com
.Associate Director.
Jaime Smith
p:: 910.297.2066
e:: jaimes004@gmail.com
.Immediate Past President.
John Wojciechowski
p:: 910.762.6020
e:: johnwojo@michaelmoorefield.com
Philip Humphrey
p:: 910.762.0892
e:: philip@johnsawyerarchitects.com
2009
Executive Committee
.President.
Scott Ogden
p:: 910.251.2707
e:: scott@b-and-o.net
.President-Elect.
Laura Miller
p:: 910.790.9901
e:: lauramiller@ls3p.com
.Secretary.
Mark Saulnier
p:: 910.793.0639
e:: masarchitect@ec.rr.com
.Treasurer.
Blair Goodrich
p:: 910.799.3990
e:: bgoodrich@aol.com
.Executive Director.
Michelle Marks
p:: 910.790.9901
e:: michellemarks@ls3p.com
.Director.
David Ball
p:: 910.762.2621
e:: ball@bmharch.com
Chris Wellman
p:: 910.457.5810
e:: overwellman@hotmail.com
.Associate Director.
Jaime Smith
p:: 910.297.2066
e:: jaimes004@gmail.com
.Immediate Past President.
John Wojciechowski
p:: 910.762.6020
e:: johnwojo@michaelmoorefield.com
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