J.

Kenneth Thompson design

portfolio
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ONTENT Planning

Urban Redevelopment

Detail Design

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 At l a n ta B e lt l i n e
D e v e l o p m e n t Pr o p o s a l
At lanta, G e or g ia
Building along the proposed light rail system in
Atlanta, this development fits in contextually
with its warehouse-like surroundings
while maintaining an open plaza
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and a pedestrian boulevard. l
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 proposed site
existing parks/trails
proposed greenspace
single family housing
multi-family lofts
artists’ community
commercial

Map showing adjacent area, site

location and surrounding land uses

The site includes retail and office

space on the first two floors
with residential units above.
Also included is an underground
parking garage.
 Axonometric drawings and
perspectives showing form
studies and spatial relationships
planning
Character Sketches

section showing interior

courtyard and underground
parking deck
Covington Charrette
Wal-Mart re d e ve lop m e n t , C o v i n gt o n G A

As a part of the master

plan update for the town
of Covington, Georgia, the
Charrette team proposed
that the abandoned Wal-
Mart site be redeveloped
as a mixed use urban area.
The design is sensitive to
the fact that a majority of
the site lies in the dried
Indian creek floodplain,
and proposes a series of
filtration devices on site as
well as an expansion of the
streams riparian buffer.

Plan Rendered By
Jacob Lindsey
Covington Charrette team
March 2008
Watercolor perspective sketches

Sketchup model of the site

 Community Design Charrette
Tow n C en t e r De s ig n , Wa l n ut G r o v e , G e o r gi a
Based on the principles of traditional town development, the
new town center for Walnut Grove is envisioned to include
higher densities, hidden parking, narrower streets and
attractive streetscapes.
planning

Designed and rendered

in conjunction with
the Walnut Grove
Community Design
Charrette Team
Spring 2006
Images for charrette courtesy of:
The University of Georgia
School of Environmental Design
Public Service and Outreach
Director: Pratt Cassity
http://www.sed.uga.edu/pso/charrettes/walnutgrove2006-printversion.pdf
 Conservation Subdivision
Lod gewo o d Commu n it y , At he n s , G e o r g i a
Treading gently on the land, this design avoids building on
drainage swales, steep slopes and existing vegetation where
possible. The subdivision provides housing for a variety of
lifestyles and affordability ranges and sustains 50% of the
property as undeveloped land.
planning
Soil analysis and existing vegetation

Hydrology and adjacent uses

Concept P l an

Slope Analysis
 Mixed Use Development
Lay ton Villag e , M e t r o At l a n ta , G e o r gi a
Located thirty miles east of Atlanta, this mixed-use development functions as an
actual town with a dense town center, a Montessori elementary school, access to
the adjacent middle school and even a post office. The distribution of lot sizes
promotes clusters of activity and diversity of residents with a wide variety of
house sizes and price ranges.

Master Plan
planning
Detailed Grading Plan

Detailed Master plan

 Urban Revitalization
E a st Athe n s , G e o rg i a
This infill Development increases density, promotes walking and fits
contextually into the existing urban area. The development includes a
mixed use area, town homes and greenspace.
redevelopment
urban
Peace Plaza, urban infill
Dow n tow n Athen s , G A
Replacing a parking lot, this
plaza adds café seating, a
shallow cascading pool and
enhances the sreetscape of
downtown Athens.
 Public Courtyard
The Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia

The design a n d p l a n tin g p l a n

for t his courtya r d r eq uir ed s u n
a n gle a n a ly ses a n d sea so n a l
cha n ge s of p la n ts to a r r iv e at
t he best po ssib l e p la n tin g p l a n
for t he site
Design
Detail
Bic ycle Revolution
taking back Downtowns one Parking Spa ce at a Time
T his w in n in g d esig n f or t h e B i c y c l e R a c k Com p e t i t i on i s C ov i ngt on’s
f ir st step to wa r d s ta k i n g b a c k u r b a n s t r e e t s f or b i c y c l es and
p ed estr ia n s. Repl a c i n g a pa r a l l e l pa r k i n g s pa c e , t h e b i ke rack adds
g r een spa ce to the c i t y a n d a s a f e a n d att r a c t i ve p l a c e for c ycl i st s t o
cha in up their b ic y c l e s a n d e n j oy t h e h i s t or i c d own t ow n.
 Hand Graphics
e xa m p l e s o f a di v ersi t y of
r e n d e r i n g s t y l e s and t echni qu es
Design
Detail

Pu e r t o R i c o R e s o r t P o o l D e s i g n
Construction Documents
exam pl es of Land Gradi ng and
const ru ct i on phases
 Education:
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
•Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Major GPA: 3.7/4.0
Study Abroad, The University of Georgia, Costa Rica, Summer 2007
• Participated in an independent study course
• Designed a sustainable agricultural facility for The University of Georgia Ecolodge
San Luis and Research Station
Related Experience:
Intern,ROMA Austin, Austin, TX, April 2008 - July 2008
•Maintained and rendered Mueller Airport master plan, a 700 acre mixed use redevelopment
•Assessed value capture potential of downtown parcels via windshield and GIS analses
Participant, Covington Metropolitan Design Studio, January 2008 – March 2008
•Developed and updated the master plan for the town of Covington
•Worked in conjunction with The Center in development of community planning and urban
design
President, Students for New Urbanism, May 2006 – Present
•Plan and implement educational programs, including film viewings and guest lectures
•Facilitate group discussions
•Organize community projects and educational field trips
Team Designer, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., February 2007
•Competed with University of Georgia students to design an entry plaza for a sports
complex in Sacramento, California as part of a company – sponsored competition
Team Designer, Community Design Charrette, September 2006
•Designed new town center for the community of Walnut Grove
•Educated homeowners about the negative impacts of urban sprawl
•Assisted the community in creating a cohesive master plan
Work Experience:
The University of Georgia Campus Transit, May 2005 – Present
•Bus Operator
Georgia Center for Continuing Education Banquet Hall, May – August 2005
•Server
Awards:
Covington bicycle rack design competition, Winner, January 2008
National Scholars Honor Society, Member, Spring 2005 – Present
Hope Scholarship, Recipient, Spring 2005 – Present
Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society, Member, Spring 2006 – Present
Presidential Scholar, Fall 2006 – Present
School of Environmental Design Scholarship, Recipient, Spring 2007
Deans List, Spring 2005 – Spring 2006

Activities:
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Georgia Society of Landscape Architects, Member, February 2005 – Present

American Society of Landscape Architects, Member, February 2005 – Present
Hands on Athens, Volunteer, Spring 2006 – Present
Athfest, Volunteer, Summers 2006 – Present
Bike Athens, Volunteer, Fall 2007 – Present
Skills:
Proficient knowledge of AutoC AD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, hand drafting and rendering
 j. kenneth thompson
jkenneth.thompson@gmail.com
706.254.6108
108 college station road h107
athens, ga 30605