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University of Washington - College of Built Environment

Neighborhood Design Studio - 10 weeks

Year: 2017

The Duwamish River is a shifted waterline that both unites and divides the adjacent neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown. The communities are characterized by distinct identities shaped by culture, history, industry, and ecology. The pedestrian and bicycle route between the neighborhoods is an important corridor with the potential to unite the communities and bring neighbors closer together. This studio has been fortunate to work with a number of community groups and residents as they continue to gain momentum towards realizing their demand for safe and equitable access to the urban environment.

Carleton Avenue South is one of the four main streets in the Georgetown neighborhood; it is part of the route connecting the cores of Georgetown and South Park. To improve the walking environment in the residential core is critical to connect the two neighborhoods through a safe walking and cycling route.

separation

Corson Ave S

Carleton Ave S

Flora Ave S

Ellis Ave S

connection

I. Carleton Avenue Grocery

Carleton Avenue Grocery is one of the important neighborhood gathering spaces. To create an open space in front of the store, for festival gatherings and events, using planters as seatings.

II. Residential

Along with most part of the avenue, the context is residential. It’s essential to have linear passing spaces that are designated to pedestrian and bicycle, but also leave the space for parking and enough width for a driving aisle.

III. Oxbow Park

Oxbow Park is also a significant open space in the neighborhood, more featuring exercises and children play. The guiding painting on the ground makes the space more accessible towards the park, also introducing the green space from the park into the streetscape.

external connection