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Glass House Collective: How To Guide

Nick
March 04, 2013

Glass House Collective: How To Guide

Guide created for Glass House Collective to inform residents and volunteers on community projects and how to complete them.

Nick

March 04, 2013
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  2. YOUR MISSION
    The residents and businesses on Glass Street are committed to
    making this historic district ground zero for focused, positive,
    community-driven change. We need your help.
    Included in this guide, you will find recipes for community action,
    complete with detailed instructions and lists of all necessary
    tools, materials, and collaborators.
    Ready to answer this call to action? Contact Glass House
    Collective at 423-402-0565 or [email protected]

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  3. Table of Contents
    Build Tree Planters .........................................................................................................................................p. 1-2
    Space for Public Art and Landscaping ...............................................................................................p. 7-8
    Build Pop Up Shops....................................................................................................................................p. 13-14
    Create Community Banners......................................................................................................................p. 3-4
    Painting Murals ..............................................................................................................................................p. 9-10
    Create and Host Community Events ...............................................................................................p. 15-16
    Recommended Sites .................................................................................................................................p. 17-18
    About This Guide .......................................................................................................................................p. 19-20
    A Beautiful, Useful Community Space ...............................................................................................p. 5-6
    Create Pedestrian Crossings ................................................................................................................p. 11-12

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  4. Build Tree Planters
    Beautify the street | Slow down traffic | Provide a sense of enclosure
    Directions:
    Time: One Weekend
    Cost: Less than $200
    Collaborators: Designer/Builder, Neighbors (2),
    The Tool Barn, Take Root
    Materials (builds one 2’ x 2’ planter)
    • Six - 1 x 6 x 8 treated lumber
    • Two 8 foot 1” x 1”
    • Elmer’s Glue
    • Black Plastic Lining
    • Planting Soil
    • Tree
    Tools
    • Table Saw or Chop Saw
    • Staple Gun/Staples
    • Air Compressor
    • Large Drill (1/2 inch holes)
    Cut four (4) 3/4x3/4 “staple blocks” at
    desired height (30 inches suggested).
    Cut enough 1x6 slats for the floor and
    4 walls of your planter (2 feet by 2 feet
    suggested).
    Cut four 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2” feet for the
    planter to sit on.
    Use Glue and Staple Gun/Air Compressor to
    build the planter as pictured.
    Drill ½ inch holes in floor planter for
    drainage.
    Line planter with plastic lining.
    Add soil.
    Add tree.
    Add water!
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  6. Celebrate the district | Promote the community’s identity
    Time: A month to plan. A day to install.
    Cost: Less than $2,500
    Collaborators: Graphic Artist, Neighbors,
    Property Owners, The City of Chattanooga
    Create Community Banners
    Directions: Materials
    • Banner Arms/Brackets
    • Hardware
    • Banners
    Tools
    • Drill
    • Ladders (2)
    Work with a graphic artist to design
    neighborhood-specific banners.
    Organize a neighborhood meeting to
    review the design and identify locations
    for banners – note the minimum height
    requirements.
    Get the appropriate permissions from
    property owners and a Temporary Use
    Agreement from the City if the banners
    hang above the public right-of-way.
    Print banners and order the wall-mounting
    brackets and banner arms.
    Hang the banners!
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  9. Create A Community Space
    Directions: Materials
    • Galvanized Tubing (Poles)
    • Galvanized Tee Connectors
    • Pre-Fabricated Canvas Cloth (weather resistant)
    • Sackcrete (1 Per Tube)
    • Christmas Lights
    • Cable Ties and Grommets
    Tools
    • Auger
    • Trowel
    • Wheelbarrow
    • Ladders (2)
    At your chosen location, measure an even
    number of post locations in a rectangular
    formation like so: ( : : : : )
    Mark the post locations with spray paint.
    Use an auger or post-digger to dig precise
    holes where you’ve marked the posts.
    Use Sackcrete to set the poles. Make sure
    they’re straight and evenly spaced before,
    during and after the pouring of concrete.
    Use your remaining poles, along with your
    galvanized connectors, to create squares
    on top of the posts. This will stabilize the
    structure and create the framework for
    draping the canvas.
    Drape your pre-fabricated canvas on top
    of the structure. Secure the canvas to the
    structure with durable fasteners.
    Attach your stringed lights around the
    edges of the structure.
    Provide a gathering place for the community | Connect neighbors
    Time: A month to plan. A weekend to build or install.
    Cost: Less than $2,500
    Collaborators: Designer/Builder, Neighbors, Property
    Owner
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  12. Install Public Art
    Directions: Materials
    • Will vary based on project.
    Tools
    • Will vary based on project.
    Work with neighbors to identify a site for
    temporary or permanent artwork. If it will
    be in the public right-of-way, get the City’s
    approval.
    Contact Public Art Chattanooga and work
    with them to dvelop a plan.
    Fundraise for your project. Are there any
    grants available?
    Put out a call out for artist’s submissions
    and invite the community to cast their vote.
    Will your artwork need a pedestal or benefit
    from landscaping improvements?
    Install artwork.
    Make a local landmark | Create a visual experience
    Time: 3 months to plan. A weekend to build or install.
    Cost: Will vary based on project.
    Collaborators: Designer/Builder, Neighbors, Public
    Art Chttanooga
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  15. Paint A Mural
    Directions: Materials
    • Paint/Primer
    • May vary based on design
    Tools
    • Brushes/Rollers
    • Ladders/Scaffolding
    Identify a location and get permission from
    the building owner.
    Work with an artist to design the mural and
    get feedback from neighbors.
    Identify opportunities for the community to
    participate in creating the mural.
    Let the community know about your efforts –
    build support and get more feedback.
    Set aside a perfect weekend and paint your
    masterpiece.
    Showcase creativity | Beautify a building
    Time: A month to plan. A weekend to install.
    Cost: Less than $2,500
    Collaborators: Visual Artist, Building Owner, Neighbors
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  18. Create Pedestrian Crossings
    Directions: Materials
    • Road Reflectors
    • Adhesive
    - Epoxy Kit or Bituminous
    Adhesive
    • Marking chalk spray paint
    Tools
    • Broom
    • Epoxy Brush
    Identify locations and get approval from the
    Traffic or Transportation Department.
    Submit a request to the City to shut down
    the street at least 60 days in advance of the
    installation.
    Order road reflectors and adhesive (try stop-
    painting.com).
    Invite an artist to create designs for
    the crossings - temporary chalk paint
    recommended. Are there opportunities
    to involve youth in the community in
    implementing the design?
    Sweep the street and create your crosswalk!
    Slow traffic in district | Improve pedestrian safety | Encourage feet on the streets
    Time: Two months for permissions and approvals. A
    month for design. A weekend to install.
    Cost (creates one crosswalk): Less than $500
    Collaborators: Visual artist, Traffic or Transportation
    Department, Kids in the Neighborhood
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  20. Build A Pop Up Shop
    Directions: Materials:
    Interior:
    • Paint
    • Fabric
    • Display shelves
    • Screws/Hinges
    • Will vary based
    on shop
    Tools
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Paint rollers
    • Drill
    Identify potential storefronts.
    Coordinate temporary use agreement with
    property owner.
    Temporarily turn on power to the building.
    Clean out the space and add a fresh coat of
    paint to the walls.
    Determine interior layout (drape fabric to hide
    storage or unused space).
    Make entry way inviting (temporary café
    seating, planters, and string lights).
    Create sandwich board signage – connect
    painted plywood using hinges, chains, and
    screws (see ‘Materials’).
    Set up, promote, and pop up your shop!
    Attract local businesses | Activate empty storefronts | Bring people to the street
    Time: Two months for planning and permissions. Two
    weeks for site preparation.
    Cost: Less than $2,500
    Collaborators: Entrepreneur, Designer/Builder,
    Property Owner
    Sandwich board sign:
    • Two 2x4 sheets of ply wood (1/2”
    thick)
    • Two 10” lengths of chain
    • Two hinges
    • Twelve screws (3/8”)
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  23. Create a Community Event
    Directions: Materials
    • Trash/recycle bins
    • Traffic cones
    • Event and parking signage
    • Will vary based on event activities
    Come up with an event for you and your
    neighbors to enjoy.
    Convene partners who can help make your
    event a success.
    Decide on a date and location.
    Develop a schedule for the event.
    Get permission from property owners for
    parking. Will you need a traffic controller
    for the street or port-a-lets for your event
    location?
    Work with a graphic artist to design flyers,
    posters, and banners at least 6 weeks before
    event. Promote your event!
    Recruit a team of volunteers to help with
    set-up (put out trash/recycle bins and parking
    signage) and clean up.
    Enjoy the day and document the event!
    Bring neighbors together | Strengthen the neighborhood
    Time: Three months to plan. A month to promote. A
    weekend to enjoy.
    Cost: Less than $2,500 (think sponsorships!)
    Collaborators: Graphic Artist, Local Businesses,
    Neighborhood Association, Community-based
    Organizations and Churches, Property Owners
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  26. Recommended Sites on Glass Street
    Glass House Collective asked our neighbors
    for input on specific locations for these ideas
    to be implemented on the historic Glass
    Street. Here is what they said:
    Recommended Sites on Glass Street
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  28. ABOUT THIS GUIDE
    In July of 2012, nine teams of neighbors, architects, designers
    and entrepreneurs came together on the historic Glass Street
    for a workshop focused on creative community renewal. Glass
    House Collective hosted the event in partnership with the TN
    American Institute for Architects. During the workshop, each
    team produced a set of actionable ideas to help revitalize the
    street - ideas that are simple, achievable, and results oriented.
    This guide is the result of their efforts.
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  29. A Special Thanks to:
    Heidi Hefferlin
    Nick Turner
    Wes Giglio
    AIA Chattanooga
    AIA Tennessee
    For more information about Glass House Collective:
    Web: www.glasshousecollective.org
    Twitter: @GlassHouseLIVE
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/glasshousecollective
    Phone: 423-402-0565
    Thank You!
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