i-630 FREEWAY PARK LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS JACOB COSTELLO | LARC 3356 | FALL 2016 | DR. NOAH BILLIG
GREEN-SPACE LOCATED BETWEEN THE PETTAWAY AND MACARTHUR PARK NEIGHBORHOODS IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS. A HISTORICALLY VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC NEIGHBORHOOD WAS SEVERED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF i-630 IN THE 1950’S CREATING DISJOINTED FRAGMENTS. THE SITE RUNS PARALLEL TO THE HIGHWAY ON THE PETTAWAY SIDE AND IS CONNECTED TO MACARTHUR PARK BY 4 BRIDGES SPANNING OVER THE HIGHWAY.
OBJECTIVES: CONNECT SITE WITH EXISTING LOCAL TRAIL SYSTEMS. PROVIDE A PLACE OF IDENTITY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE PETTAWAY NEIGHBORHOOD WHILE ALSO CREATING A DESTINATION FOR RESIDENTS OF MACARTHUR PARK AND BEYOND. ENCOURAGE SOCIAL MUTUAL ISM THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS/INTERACTION. RESPOND OPTIMISTICALLY TO VERNACULAR CONDITIONS ON SITE. ACTIVATE UNUSED SPACES WITH THE USE OF LIGHT, SOUND, AND LEGIBLE FORM. CREATE A DYNAMIC LANDMARK THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. DEFINE THE SPACE USING LIGHTING AND STRONG GEOMETRIC FORM TO CREATE A SAFE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT ADDS VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY.
MASTER PLAN
LAWN ZONE
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N
30
60
120
SCALE: 1” = 120”
BRIDGE ZONE
FOCUSED DESIGN ZONES
A A
B
B
LAWN ZONE
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B
BRIDGE ZONE
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B
2’-0” 3’-6”
3 PHASE CONSTRUCTION
12’-0
MULTIVERSE - LEO VILLAREAL
DYNAMIC LIGHT WALL PHASE II
CRAIGIEBURM BYPASS - ZULAIKHA GREER
LED LIGHT DISPLAY
TREATED ALUMINIUM
RUSTED ALUMINIUM
CRAIGIEBURM BYPASS - ZULAIKHA GREER
PHASE III
Urban Connectivity
Infill Potential Vacancy
Transportation In the urban landscape, streets act as lines that both connect and separate. Street atmosphere contributes to walk-ability and overall environment and health of urban areas. Streets can act as conduits that link together nodes and create wildlife habitat corridor. Streets also can act as lines of severance that break apart neighborhoods and contribute to fragmentation. Unified transportation with primary, and secondary modes create access to important resources and public spaces.
Adjacencies Urban connectivity is driven both from a spacial standpoint as well as social to form a holistic, diverse framework based on activities.
Food Deserts
People in Poverty with Low Access
1 - 4 people 5 - 10 11 - 50 51 - 100 101 - 1468
Supermarkets within 1 Mile Walk
Original Neighborhoods
Activities drive programmed spaces and help define function of space. Some activities function well Together while others function more effectively when separated. It is important to remember that in an urban setting, the ‘most remote’ is never far away in actuality. Certain functions are Dependant one another while others are improved by a design intention that places them strategically.
11 or more supermarkets
Framework In many cases, connections are invisible. Social, ecological, and historical networks and boundaries exist within a broader dynamic of urbanism. When these connections are disturbed without care, they can result in ramifications that are difficult to Repair.
Opportunity
1912 Rail System
Opportunity is defined as a situation or condition that places individuals in a position to be more likely to succeed. It is the responsibility of a city to provide equal opportunity to all residents regardless of location, demographic, or social class.
Mutualism Mutualism is an association between groups that typically are in opposition by age, race, religion, social class, and interest group. Encouraging communication and collaboration results in a better experience and quality of life for everyone. It is important to understand that everyone is effected and it is beneficial to work together to solve problems.
Current Hwy System
Strategy History is important in the design and upkeep of urban spaces because it provides a precedent of what works and what has failed in the past. Historical information also provides an understanding of legacy and generational context. In the early 1900’s downtown neighborhoods in Little Rock benefited from a comprehensive trolley system that connected urban frameworks and provided access to resources and opportunities for residents. During the 1950’s, the system was replaced by a new highway system that cut through neighborhoods causing fragmentation and separated many people from accessible transportation.