UD 722 Urban Design Studio II 3

Open Your Backyard

Faye Tang and Jamie Chen
Salam Rida
Collage render of park with architecture building
Collage render of architecture project
Street view of rendered collage of house in a neighborhood
Render of architecture sitting area
Areal view of architecture project
Room interior with a window view of exterior park
Areal floor plan of architecture project
Our proposal, “Open Your Backyard,” aims to tackle Ann Arbor’s housing shortage problem in a sustainable, affordable, and community-focused manner. By constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family residential lots, we can increase the city’s density and create small, hidden communities. Homeowners have the freedom to choose their ADU’s tenants while the area is co-managed and shared functionally. Ultimately, our solution strives to enhance the livability of Ann Arbor, fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and harmony within the urban environment. STUDENT Faye Tang and Jamie Chen FACULTY Gabriel Cuéllar and Salam Rida
Collage render of park with architecture building
Collage render of architecture project
Street view of rendered collage of house in a neighborhood
Render of architecture sitting area
Areal view of architecture project
Room interior with a window view of exterior park
Areal floor plan of architecture project

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