2021 ULI Hines Student Competition Winner: "Fusion" - Ryerson University, York University, and University of Toronto

February 25, 2021

Hannah Guy-Mozenter

Entry Title: Fusion
Team Code: 2021-2474
School: Ryerson University

Overview (Narrative Excerpt from Original Project Submission):

Seamlessly fusing the East Village, Paseo West, and Kansas City’s Downtown Core, Fusion is a welcoming and affordable mixed-use development, where everyone who wishes to call it home, can. Designed around two key pillars, connectivity and resilience, this LEED neighborhood embodies inclusive and sustainable growth within Kansas City.

Team:

Frances Grout-Brown (Team Leader), Master of Urban Planning, Ryerson University
Yanlin Zhou, Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure, York University
Leorah Klein, Master of Urban Planning, Ryerson University
Ruotian Tan, Masters of Urban Design, University of Toronto
Chenyi Xu, Masters of Architecture, University of Toronto

Faculty Advisors:

Dr. Steven Webber, Assistant Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University
Victor Perez-Amado, Assistant Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University

Professional Advisors:

Raymond Lee, Senior Associate, WestonWilliamson+Partners
Christina Giannone, Vice President, Planning & Development, Port Credit West Village Partners