Defining and Designing Collective Placemaking Impacts

Christine GyovaiChristine GyovaiDialogue + Design AssociatesDialogue + Design Associates

Alexandria SentillesAlexandria SentillesUniversity of Virginia, Institute for Environmental University of Virginia, Institute for Environmental

NegotiationNegotiation

NEXT GENERATION RURAL CREATIVE PLACEMAKING SUMMIT Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016

Downtown Crozet Initiative - Engage• Dialogue + Design facilitated,

coordinated and provided design assistance for a community-driven design effort in Crozet, Virginia for the transformation of a twenty-acre in downtown Crozet in 2015

• Goal for the effort was to transform this former industrial site into an accessible, successful and vibrant center for downtown Crozet through through public meetings, design coordination, and planning

• Crozet is 1 of 7 growth areas in the Charlottesville/ Ablemarle area

DCI - Design

• Trust building takes time• Over-planning in Crozet?• DCI committee continuing

work• Landscape design for plaza

underway

DCI - Reflect

Clinch River Valley Clinch River Valley InitiativeInitiative

By 2020, the Clinch River Valley will be a global destination based on its unique biodiversity, natural beauty, cultural attractions, and outdoor opportunities.

This collaboration will bring measurable economic, environmental, & social benefits to the region’s communities while protecting the Clinch’s globally rare species.

CRVI VISIONCRVI VISION

The Clinch River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America Significant collaboration & investment in region Diverse stakeholders and interests Strong grassroots effort with enthusiasm and momentum (6 years in!)

OverviewOverview

OvervieOvervieww

1. Multi-year planning effort to build local economies around a special asset

2. Began in September 2010 3. Open quarterly meetings and

active action groups4. Building on resources that can’t be

outsourced5. A coordinated system of unique

communities6. Supporting local community visions7. Part of integrated economic

development strategy building on our natural and cultural assets

8. Many federal, state, regional and local active partners

CRVI GoalsCRVI Goals1.Develop a Clinch River State Park.

1.Develop and Integrate Access Points, Trails, and Campgrounds.

1.Enhance Water Quality in the Clinch River.

1.Develop and Enhance Environmental Education Opportunities for all Community Members in the Clinch River Watershed.2.Connect and Expand Downtown Revitalization, Marketing and Entrepreneurial Development Opportunities in the Clinch River Valley.

Next Next StepsSteps

• Steering Committee meeting monthly and CRVI meetings quarterly

• Continued action to implement goals • Long-term project implementation

and organizational development• Increased community involvement

and resilience

Visit our website to view the Action Plan, the How CRVI Works document, Photos and more!

www.clinchriverva.comChristine: Christine: christine@dialogueanddesign.com

Alex: Alex: ams3jv@virginia.edu 434-982-6464434-982-6464