ideation process case study: affordable housing

artspace loveland lofts

phase 1.a: initiate

process 1.a: creative inquiry: simultaneously focus community support, low-income housing tax credits, philanthropic giving and city council approval

outcome 1.a: framework: define scope and scale for 30 affordable live-work studios that integrates with an existing community asset

phase 1.b: ideate

process 1.b: creative acceleration:

quickly support capital campaign and financing

outcome 1.b: form:

establish a tangible design for stakeholders

phase 2.a: iterate

process 2.b: convergent + divergent creativity: solicit and respond to community input

outcome 2.b: character: explore color and materials options

phase 2.b: interrelate

process 2.b: strategic creativity: coordinate with adjacent economic development initiatives

outcome 2.a: context: align entitlement and other jurisdictional approval

phase 3.a: elucidate

process 3.a: tactical creativity:

360 degree design that is respectful of the neighborhood context with unique and response architectural massing and detailing on all sides

outcome 3.a: synthesis:

unanimous planning commission and city council approvals

press

"basis for a statewide model"

"affordable artist housing catching on"

"dream rentals for artists"

"is artist live/work housing the new normal"

"a catalyst for statewide housing initiative"

“The presence of artists and other creatives is an economic engine in both urban and rural communities”

-Margaret hunt, executive director, colorado creative industries

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