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2022 ULI Hines Student Competition Honorable Mention: "MOSAIC" – Ryerson University, University of Toronto, and University of Miami
February 22, 2022
Entry Title: MOSAIC
Team Code: 2022-5230
Schools: Ryerson University, University of Toronto, and University of Miami
Overview (Narrative Excerpt from Original Project Submission):
Mosaic creates a complete community at the junction of Oakland’s distinctive historic neighborhoods, honoring their diversity through its four foundational principles – Affordability, Community, Connectivity, and Sustainability. Building on this unique site, Mosaic restitches the urban fabric through an enhanced public realm and a network of open green space. The resulting transit-oriented development provides a mix of mobility and housing options with related community services to establish a new neighborhood and landmark destination.
Jury Comments: The jury applauded the proposal for its achievable scale and buildable design.
Team:
- Micha Gutmanis (Team Leader), Master of Urban Planning, Ryerson University
- Emily McCarthy-Bachetti, Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Toronto
- Ziyi Chen, Master of Urban Design, University of Miami
- Alvaro Otero Rodriguez, Master of Real Estate Development, University of Miami
- Eugenio Janeiro, Master of Architecture, University of Miami
Faculty Advisors:
- Veruska Vasconez, Lecturer, University of Miami School of Architecture
- Victor Perez-Amado, Assistant Professor, Ryerson University School of Urban and Regional Planning
Professional Advisors:
- Joanna Lombard, Professor and Architect, University of Miami School of Architecture
- Fadi Masoud, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Toronto