Experience
Joshua Rak is an accomplished urban designer and planner, specializing in master plans, urban design details, and zoning ordinances, particularly Form- Based Codes. With a diverse background spanning over 15 years in urban design, planning, architecture, and business, Mr. Rak brings a logical and design-oriented approach to crafting area plans. He places a strong emphasis on creating vibrant spaces and implementing Form-Based Codes to enhance placemaking. Mr. Rak’s expertise lies in his comprehensive understanding of effective urban design practices and architectural principles. Additionally, he possesses substantial knowledge and experience in formulating the necessary regulations to bring these designs to life.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Village of Palmetto Bay Downtown Master Plan and Downtown Urban Village Form-Based Code, Palmetto Bay, Florida - Form Based Code/Urban Designer.
B&A produced the Village of Palmetto Bay Downtown Master Plan, as the culmination of an extensive public outreach campaign to engage locals, residents, and stakeholders, establish a consensus and craft the master plan vision for a new Downtown area.
Marassi Marina Update, Sidi-Abdel-El-Rahman, Egypt - Planner.
B&A was commissioned to update the design and master plan for this major resort in the north coast of Egypt. Updated services include: marina design, berth reconfiguration, dredging plan, location of marina services fuel, dockmaster, and marina landside utilities location including service towers, railings, and emergency equipment.
Tampa Channelside Waterfront District Rezoning and Design Guidelines, Tampa, Florida - Planner.
B&A prepared a master plan for Port Tampa Bay to develop 45-acres in a waterfront area called the Channel District. To drive the development and ensure consistency with the Master Plan, the creation and calibration of Form-Based Regulations are currently underway, by B&A. These mandate the improved street and open space network, permitted architecture and frontage typologies, in addition to the densities and intensities of development, consistent with the existing Channel District regulations, as adopted by the City of Tampa, but further regulating the public realm within Port Tampa Bay-owned properties to be developed in the future.
Joshua Rak, LEED GA
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Experience
Joshua Rak is an accomplished urban designer and planner, specializing in master plans, urban design details, and zoning ordinances, particularly Form- Based Codes. With a diverse background spanning over 15 years in urban design, planning, architecture, and business, Mr. Rak brings a logical and design-oriented approach to crafting area plans. He places a strong emphasis on creating vibrant spaces and implementing Form-Based Codes to enhance placemaking. Mr. Rak’s expertise lies in his comprehensive understanding of effective urban design practices and architectural principles. Additionally, he possesses substantial knowledge and experience in formulating the necessary regulations to bring these designs to life.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Downtown Master Plan and Downtown Urban Village Form-Based Code, Palmetto Bay, Florida - Form Based Code/Urban Designer.
B&A produced the Village of Palmetto Bay Downtown Master Plan, as the culmination of an extensive public outreach campaign to engage locals, residents, and stakeholders, establish a consensus and craft the master plan vision for a new Downtown area.
Tampa Channelside Waterfront District Rezoning and Design Guidelines, Tampa, Florida - Planner.
B&A prepared a master plan for Port Tampa Bay to develop 45-acres in a waterfront area called the Channel District.
Marassi Marina Update, Sidi-Abdel-El-Rahman, Egypt - Planner.
B&A was commissioned to update the design and master plan for this major resort in the north coast of Egypt.