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该计划利用区内关键机构锚(韦恩州立大学、创意研究学院和亨利·福特卫生系统)的潜力，创造了一种促进知识生成和创新的环境。该计划利用支持创新和创造活力的用途重新利用历史建筑，并加强了底特律中区和周边社区之间的联系。

Leveraging the potential of key institutional anchors within the district (Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, and Henry Ford Health System), the plan creates an environment that fosters knowledge generation and innovation.The plan repurposes the historic building stock with uses that support innovation and create vibrancy, and also strengthens connections within Midtown Detroit and to surrounding neighborhoods.

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该计划的一个主要特点，也是一个早期行动项目，是位于该地区中心的一个广场，该广场包含各种方案和设计元素，以培养创造力，并在所有季节、灵活的场所和空间为有计划的和偶然的聚会提供思想交流。“协作立方体”-可移动的、适应性强的工作站-可以重新配置和重新定位，以满足特定用户的需求。

A key feature of the plan, and an early action item, is a plaza at the heart of the district that contains a variety of program and design elements to foster creativity and the exchange of ideas throughout all seasons, flexible places and spaces for planned and serendipitous gatherings. “Collaboration cubes”—movable, adaptable workstations—can be reconfigured and relocated to meet specific user needs. 

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立方体也成为该地区的标志。制造实验室锚定广场的南面。一个投影屏幕、爬墙、火坑和一家咖啡厅，座落在一片树林中，吸引知识和创意工作者来到该地区的中心。广场在夏季举办“制造者博览会”和“黑客挑战”等活动，而冰壶小巷和篝火则在冬季激活广场。

The cubes also become icon for the district. Fabrication labs anchor the southern side of the plaza. A projection screen, climbing wall, fire pits, and a café with seating among a grove of trees attract knowledge and creative workers to the heart of the district.The plaza hosts events such as a “maker’s fair” and “hacker challenge” in the summer, while curling lanes and campfires activate the plaza during the winter.

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一个社区公园和两个额外的广场连接在景观走廊提供一系列的便利设施。这一强有力的公共领域框架和城市设计策略将停车场和空置地点转变为人们聚在一起的场所。

A community park and two additional plazas connected along landscaped corridors provide a range of amenities. This robust public realm framework and urban design strategy transforms parking lots and vacant sites into places for people to come together.

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环境、经济和文化可持续性是该计划的基本要素。公共休憩用地的改善创造了一个可步行的地区，减少了对停车的需求，并提供了新的轻轨交通通道。该计划包括一个运动线路和综合自行车网络，以促进健康和健康。景观策略包括加强渗透和减少地表流失的生物足迹，而街道景观的改善则增加透水表面。该地区的经济重点是当地的商品和服务生产，以及围绕创新创造就业机会。该计划通过对历史建筑的适应性再利用来保护该地区的历史和特征。

Environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability are foundational elements of the plan. Public open space improvements create a walkable district that reduces demand for parking, and provide access to new lightrail transit. The plan contains an exercise circuit and integrated bicycle network to promote health and wellness. Landscape strategies include bioswales to enhance infiltration and reduce surface run off, while streetscape improvements increase pervious surfaces. The economy of the district focuses on local production of goods and services, and job creation around innovation. The plan preserves the district’s history and character through adaptive reuse of historic buildings.

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该小组采用了各种战略来鼓励参与Techtown规划进程。定期举行的一系列公开论坛包括创新区和研究园区、城市设计和规划专家的发言。互动游戏，如“电路板”和“硬币调查”，使社区能够测试程序和设计备选方案，并对投资策略进行排序。“MyTechtown”-一项交互式在线图形调查-收集了选民对该地区的定性印象，这帮助设计团队定制了规划、规划和城市设计策略。

The team employed a variety of strategies to encourage participation in the TechTown planning process. A regular series of open forums included presentations from experts in innovation districts and research parks, urban design, and planning. Interactive games, such as the “Circuit Board” and the “Coin Survey” allowed the community to test program and design alternatives, and to rank strategies for investment. “MyTechTown”—an interactive online graphic survey—collected constituents’ qualitative impressions of the district, which helped the design team tailor the planning, programming, and urban design strategies.

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Techtown的愿景将随着时间的推移而实现。最初的投资将发生在该地区的中心地带，首先是建立一个加强连接的行人优先区。

The vision for TechTown will be realized over time. Initial investments will occur at the heart of the district, beginning with the creation of a pedestrian priority zone that reinforces connections. 

建筑师：Sasaki Associates Locates：底特律，密歇根州，美国佐佐木团队：Daniel Kenney，Dennis Pieprz，Philip Perlin，Caitlyn Clauson，Romil Sheth，Alexis Canter，Victor Eskinazi，Liz Juusola，PonNapa Prakkamkul咨询公司：Blaine Merker，Rebar Group Inc.；Mike Lydon，The Street Plans co-；Anthony Townsend，Institute for the Future；ScottPage，InterfaceStudio客户端：中城底特律公司。业主顾问：U3创业奖：2013年SCUP卓越规划奖励奖，2013年BSLA奖励奖：149英亩完工日期：02/2013

Architects: Sasaki Associates Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States Sasaki Team: Daniel Kenney, Dennis Pieprz, Philip Perlin, Caitlyn Clauson, Romil Sheth, Alexis Canter, Victor Eskinazi, Liz Juusola, Ponnapa Prakkamkul Consultants: Blaine Merker, Rebar Group Inc.; Mike Lydon, The Street Plans Collaborative; Anthony Townsend, Institute for the Future; Scott Page, Interface Studio Client:Midtown Detroit Inc. Owner’s Advisor: U3 Ventures Awards: 2013 SCUP Excellence in Planning Merit Award, 2013 BSLA Merit Award Size: 149 acres Completion Date: 02/2013