2021 ULI Hines Student Competition Honorable Mention: "The Spine" – University of Waterloo and University of Toronto

February 23, 2021

Sarah Kraatz

Entry Title: The Spine
Team Code: 2021-1920
School: University of Waterloo and University of Toronto

The Spine is a new development that is expanding Kansas City’s downtown core while being aware, ambitious, and accessible. The Greater Downtown area is expected to grow by more than 9000 residents in the next 10 years. The Spine will support this increased population with the addition of 3230 residents and 1250 jobs through the project’s 1380 residential units and 193,328 square feet of commercial and office space.

Jury Comments: The jury recognized the teamwork evident in the balance between the design and financial aspects of the proposal. The financial assumptions were well-researched and the design integrated Black and Native American history.

Team:

Christopher Hardy (Team Leader), Master of Architecture, University of Waterloo
Mallika Jain, Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto
Ryan Dunham, Master of Environmental Studies in Urban Planning, University of Waterloo
Natalia Horna, Master of Environmental Studies in Geography, University of Waterloo
Poorna Patange, Master of Architecture, University of Waterloo

Faculty Advisors:

Val Rynnimeri, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, University of Waterloo
Kevin Curtis, Lecturer, School of Architecture, University of Waterloo

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