Park Plan and Programming

The resulting park design generated from the analysis and preliminary sketches starts exterior to the site. Treatment is given to the intersections and mid-block on the streets directly adjacent to the park space. This provides a means of safe access to the site for pedestrians.

On the canal side, I alter the path along the canal edge by diverting the path up the slope and towards the park space as an intentional directive into the park.

Moving in from the curb, I introduce tree lawn space along the edges to guide pedestrians into the park and encourage use of the space.

Next, within the park space itself, I alter the topography of the site and introduce tree canopies to created a sense of vision through the space to each edge of the park. This provides views from the street edge out to the canal and river, beyond.

Additional elements such as terraced seating mimic the pattern of the topography and provide opportunities for gathering and relaxing. Permeable surface throughout the space allows for ample runoff control.

Park Sections A - A’: North to South Cut Oriented West at the Canal

This section show the western edge of the park and its connection to the canal path. From the canal path, terraced steps lead visitors up into the park. At the top of the canal steps there is a terraced sitting area which allows visitors a view of the canal and river to the west.

Park Sections B - B’: West to East Cut Oriented North at Centerline of South Street

The above section elevation faces north looking into the park from, roughly the centerline of South Street. The image depicts the raised/ protected crosswalks that provide safe access to the park space by pedestrians. Th canopy of trees within the park space provide refuge from the streets and traffic and the terraced sitting areas allow for opportunities for gathering and resting.