URBAN LOOPS: AN ENHANCED URBAN VISION THE NEW URBAN NETWORK FOR DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH
Bike and pedestrian friendly routes
Public Transport Routes
Banyan Hub
Green Network
Active Alleys Pedestrian Routes
Parking spaces expanded vision
* Stormwater management * Diverse variety of possible uses that coexist with the current parkings.
EXTRA LARGE In order to connect the project to a general urban vision working towards a coherent design, we have to carefully look into the different programs and places, and define the relationships between them. There is a clear need to find or establish fluid relations between the different components of the project, and between them and the existing city. This can be best done by increasing connectivity and accessibility. To approach this, we propose a series of “urban loops” to reconnect the waterfront with the rest of the downtown. These are the most significant routes which can be developed in order to achieve the desired urban cohesion. They consist of pedestrian-friendly streets— including existing alleyways—and public transport routes that connect the most important places in the city, fostering the development of commerce, restoration, business, cultural events and other urban activities along their way. The long term vision would be to further develop the “urban loops”. Flagler Drive, the alleyways, the new waterfront, and the streets arriving from the city center will be connected following a city-wide strategy, providing an enhanced experience for pedestrians and public space use. ECOSISTEMA URBANO | OPEN SHORE | WEST PALM BEACH | IMPLEMENTATION
53