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Grand Concourse Park Walk
GRAND CONCOURSE PARKWALK COMPETITION INTERSECTIONS, THE GRAND CONCOUSE AT 100 DESIGN TRUST FOR PUBLIC SPACE,
2009
The PARKWALK project maintains the Grand Concourse’s linear design, integrating the built environment and nature. Circulation augmented by public space creates a new topography and cultural experience. The bending, rolling elevated sidewalks celebrate the grandeur of the concourse and frame vistas revealing its true potential. The PARKWALK project revitalizes its neighborhoods with community gardens, public spaces, linear parks and potential for sustainability and sharing of its diverse culture. GOALS OF THE PARKWALK PROJECT
Respect the linear quality of the original design
Enhance the connections to the Bronx parks
Improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation
Augment public realm and cultural experience
Enlarge the content by including more of the surrounding public areas
Create integrated complexity to promote neighborhood diversity
Improve inherent vistas
Include potential for sustainability
KEY FEATURES
Confine vehicular circulation to six traffic lanes· Gently wind traffic lanes leaving open space that responds to each neighborhood
· Have walkways transverse roadways and open areas
· Create accessory spaces with walkway architecture
· Create usable space to stimulate neighborhoods
· Insulate the traffic lanes and connect neighborhoods and parks
· Limit parking to side streets and pools
Sculpt community gardens, parks and flexible space
Bring green space into the building courtyards
Increase the mass of the commercial corridor by covering the lowered traffic lanes
2009
The PARKWALK project maintains the Grand Concourse’s linear design, integrating the built environment and nature. Circulation augmented by public space creates a new topography and cultural experience. The bending, rolling elevated sidewalks celebrate the grandeur of the concourse and frame vistas revealing its true potential. The PARKWALK project revitalizes its neighborhoods with community gardens, public spaces, linear parks and potential for sustainability and sharing of its diverse culture. GOALS OF THE PARKWALK PROJECT
Respect the linear quality of the original design
Enhance the connections to the Bronx parks
Improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation
Augment public realm and cultural experience
Enlarge the content by including more of the surrounding public areas
Create integrated complexity to promote neighborhood diversity
Improve inherent vistas
Include potential for sustainability
KEY FEATURES
Confine vehicular circulation to six traffic lanes· Gently wind traffic lanes leaving open space that responds to each neighborhood
· Have walkways transverse roadways and open areas
· Create accessory spaces with walkway architecture
· Create usable space to stimulate neighborhoods
· Insulate the traffic lanes and connect neighborhoods and parks
· Limit parking to side streets and pools
Sculpt community gardens, parks and flexible space
Bring green space into the building courtyards
Increase the mass of the commercial corridor by covering the lowered traffic lanes
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