Visual Preferences
Below: Selective results based on percentage of sample.
In this exercise, the participants ranked how much they liked certain physical and design elements. We found that participants liked the idea of a waterfront park identity, as opposed to a health park. Also, they would like to see a bike path/ greenway, though they did not like a open lawn suggestion. In terms of suggested path types, participants liked riverfront paths as opposed to gravel paths. Finally, participants liked naturalistic plantings, while formal design was not as well-liked. From these visual preference results we could narrow down potential programmatic and design elements for the subsequent design charrette.
Usage Survey
Through the usage survey we were able to verify our assumptions on the circulation and accessibility issues within the park, as well as map access points and gathering places.
Above: Map of all usage survey results overlaid on one another.
Mark Twain Riverfront Park Revitalization
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