Golf Course & Recreation Project
By: Gavinn Rodamer, Jonathan Goodfellow,
John Scelzi, Will Buhrman
Introduction
Site concept: Building a golf course/recreational area.
Main goal: Minimize stormwater runoff by removing most of the property’s asphalt while optimizing pre existing
areas.
Vision: Create a sustainable and attractive space for the community to gather.
Sustainable elements:
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Sports facilities
Grass parking with slotted cement
Outdoor gym and Park
Local food trucks
Botanical garden
Additional environmental friendly features
After golf course hours: Local community events, concerts or shows in amphitheatre.
Approach:
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Demolish the current mall and most of the parking lot.
Redesign the layout with sustainability in mind.
Introduce diverse, efficient activities for Morgantown as a long term source of entertainment
Three Case Studies
https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/bosco-verticale-torre-e/10248
This building showed us how you can still implement plenty of nature and greenery on a site. Even
though the building is tall, it has trees and plants implemented onto nearly every roof of the
structure. It is also LEED Gold certified.
https://www.truegridpaver.com/case-studies/event-center-parking/
This case study involves a community desperate for additional parking options in a growing
community, they used Truegrid slotted grass to create a safe area to park without damaging the
areas surrounding natural plants. The results saved them $6,000 year in stormwater management.
https://www.stirworld.com/think-columns-acros-fukuoka-prefectural-international-hall-by-emilioambasz-turns-25
This building features many different things such as an atrium to let in natural lighting, and trees
and plants on the roof. The building also has different activities to do, such as a music hall, museum,
observation deck, tourist centre, and private offices and shops.
Mountaineer Mall Current Site
Important Assets:
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Car Dealerships Nearby
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Get-Go Gas Station
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Giant Eagle Supermarket
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Homes Nearby
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Monongahela River
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Morgantown Motel
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Cobun Creek
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Bus Stops at Site
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Access to I-68 and I-79
Figure 1 - Current Site of Development
Full Site Plan
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Par 3 Golf Course
Botanical Garden / Community Space
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Pond
Multipurpose Club House for Lessons (Green Roof) - (1)
Grass Pavers Parking
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Outdoor Gym/Park
Food Trucks - Local Only
Gazebo - (3)
Prt Access
Outdoor Amphitheater - (4)
Trail to dorsey’s Knob
Multipurpose Infrastructure (Bottom Retail Top Residential) - (2)
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Built Element 1
Built Element 2
Built Element 3
5 Points of Comprehensive Plan
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RV-6 Enhance Recreational Opportunities
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(RV-6.4) This redevelopment will enhance tourism to the Morgantown area
(RV-6.2) Connection and development of trails will add to the regional trail network
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(LM-2.1) Mountaineer Mall has become underutilized this redevelopment will make it more environmentally friendly
and economically sustainable for the community
LM-2 Redevelop and Revitalize (Expanded mix land uses)
LM-5 Strive for Complete Communities
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(LM-5.3) The connection of the PRT will connect already developed areas to the re-developed Mountaineer Mall
(LM-5.2A) The current site lacks access via walking and biking. We have incorporated pedestrian friendly paths that
follow this goal
LM-6 Protect the Environment and Open Space
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(LM-6.3) We will manage all stormwater on site and collect rainwater for irrigation
(LM-6.5) Our open space and grass pavers will limit the impervious surfaces of the property
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(E-2.1) Our project will work with the Morgantown Green Team to ensure the protection and enhancement of open
space
(E-2.2 / LM-6.4) The project will strengthen the network of parks and trails by incorporating a connection and
expansion of White Park
(E-2.3) Scenic easements will be incorporated to protect the land and provide preservation to the natural aspects of the
property
E-2 Strengthen Network of Quality Parks and Recreational Amenities
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TBL Explanation of People
Our new area helps people find new entertainment things to do. A few
examples of what the golf course and community center will do:
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Public Venues / Entertainment
Outdoor Amphitheater for Special Events
Botanical Gardens for Well-Being
Public Gym, Basketball Courts
Hosting Classes for Specific Sports
Potentially Hosting Community Events (Fundraisers)
Pedestrian Friendly Paths and Sidewalks
Connecting Other Areas for Walkability
TBL Explanation of Planet
Our new area reduces the amount of heat build up and provides habitats to
local wildlife
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Reducing the amount of parking lots in favor of trails
Sanctuary for local wildlife
Outdoor activities instead of development of buildings
Less cars so less pollution
Solar lights
Less energy use
Connection to dorsey's knob
TBL Explanation of Profit
The new area will provide many different ways to make income, and also save
money overall. A few of them are:
● Using the golf course
● Hosting different types of activities
● Giving lessons on sports (golf, basketball, volleyball, soccer)
● Local Food Trucks
● Shows at the amphitheater
● Residential Area
● Reducing energy usage with solar lights and panels