Site By Flux
Pedways and Pathways
Re-Thinking Pedestrian Linkages
Creative applications for the aging pedways. Painting key pedestrian linkages—“The DTLA Trail” to connect places of interest in Downtown.
Map of the Site Today
The Location Today
Spaces for Pause
Guiding The Way
Vibrant & Celebrated Identity
Location
Issues to Solve
- Public vs. private space upkeep
- Lack of unifying visual clarity
- Balancing ground floor & pedway activity
The Possibilities
- Playful urban respites to re-energize the pedways
- Skyscraper-view: a branded birds-eye view of the pedways
- Distance views of DTLA from pedways
- Daytime worker use for access & leisure enjoyment
- Vibrant & visible linkages
- A secret only truly known by locals
Criteria
- Discovery encourages exploration & experience of District
- Safety & Comfort creates welcoming and safe environment
- Viability recognizes clear path to implementation
- Connections nurture value of parts working together
Before
After
