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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters ROW Section: Grant Street & Ferry Street Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li The view facing east at the intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street is in the middle of the commercial area. The R.O.W. is 60 feet and it is accessible to the public. The two-way street consists of two driving lanes and parking lanes along sidewalks on both sides of the street. The driving lane is 12 feet wide, the parking lane is 8 feet wide. The sidewalk is 10 feet wide and is wide enough to comfortably fit 3 people passing through.

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters 1/4 Mile Base Map Grant Street & Ferry Street Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters Figure Ground Map: Grant Street & Ferry Street Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

At the intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street, it is a heavily commercial space and surrounding it is a residential area. The area is not heavily dense however the neighborhood has activity during the day and night. This is the main intersection where residents can buy goods and products. This creates convenience for the surrounding homes therefore the streets are constantly being interacted with whether it be pedestrians or oncoming traffic. The gaps on the map indicate empty lots, parking spaces, or backyards. The open spaces are not all public, certain areas are privately owned.

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters Streetscape Map: Grant Street & Ferry Street <Public Transit, Sign Post & Fire Hydrant> Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

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At the intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street, there are crosswalks for pedestrians to walk on. The sidewalks are in good condition due to it being on the West side of Ferry street and the constant usage of people in the neighborhood. There are not many intersections with crosswalks near Grant street and Ferry street. This indicates the dominance of motor vehicles but also shows the lack of safety for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. The sidewalks are wide enough to have little to no congestion throughout the day.

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters Streetscape Map: Grant Street & Ferry Street <Sidewalks & Cross-walks> Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

Along Ferry street in general has public transit access and vehicle traffic. The intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street specifically has many signages for providing information for all visitors. People can recognize where to go and can access the space with ease. In terms of safety especially in a commercial area, there are multiple fire hydrants in case of fire. The overall streetscape is informative and simple. There are no profound problems and the small intersection is quiet.

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To address the health of the ecology at the intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street, a color label system was developed, yellow means fair, red means bad, and green means good condition. The majority of the trees in the residential area surrounding the intersection are in good condition.

The trees that are a block or two away from the intersection are seen as in fair condition. Unfortunately, trees that are planted at the intersection are in bad condition or are recently planted. For a commercial area, the ecology of the street is not always a priority and this intersection is a good example.

Streetscape Map: Grant Street & Ferry Street <Street Trees Ecology Map> Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters Street Vitality Map: Grant Street & Ferry Street Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li

Many of the storefronts facing the intersection are mostly made of glass. There are no areas of dead space, the open spaces are either publicly or privately owned. There are multiple parking lots for customers to arrive and leave in their personal vehicles. The vitality is stronger near the cluster of stores. Walking away from the intersection of Grant Street and Ferry Street, the vitality gradually becomes weaker and the environment becomes less controlled and less complex.

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END 312/ ARC 316 Design of Cities: Experiencing the City Project 4 The Site Matters Conclusion Caitlin Chan, Jae Beom Lee, Siqi Li In conclusion, the findings from the analysis of the intersection of Grant street and Ferry street point towards the beneficial relationship of commercial space surrounded by residential areas. Accessibility is efficiently used for all users to be able to travel to and from, whether in personal or public vehicles. Pedestrians are allowed more space on sidewalks and on crosswalks. The ecology of the street is low however there are potential solutions to adding more green space within the local streets. Motorized vehicles are prioritized however there are solutions to allowing non-motorized vehicles to share the road. Overall safety of the street is positive and users feel comfortable in the space.