Shared SpaceSlide 2OutlineEarly AmericaThe AutomobilePresent DaySign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign…Slide 8Slide 9Shared Space-The Public RealmSlide 11Shared Space Projects: Drachten, The NetherlandsShared Space Projects: Drachten, The NetherlandsShared Space Projects: Oosterwolde, The NetherlandsShared Space Projects: Cambridge, MassachusettsSlide 16European vs. U.S. Approach to Shared SpaceNiche Market in the United States?Slide 19Shared Space Geometric AspectsShared Space in the SuburbsShared Space CultureShared Space PurposeShared Space Discussion ?sShared SpaceShared SpaceCE 5212/PA5232Kyle Hoegh Simon BlenskiEric Swensonhttp://www.hopfensperger.co.uk/index_files/SharedSpace.htmShared SpaceShared SpaceDefinition: A unique approach to urban design that utilizes non-conventional methods of traffic management“Treat the driver like an idiot and they will behave accordingly”-Hans MondermanOutlineOutline•Shared Space IntroductionUrban traffic problemThe solutionThe Philosophy•Shared Space ProjectsDrachten, The NetherlandsOosterwolde, The NetherlandsCambridge, MA•Shared Space EnvironmentGeometric aspectsSuburban environmentCulture/PurposeEarly AmericaEarly America•Markets•Commerce•Social Center•Not focused on movementwww.kancoll.orgThe The AutomobileAutomobile•Early 1900s•Focus remained social•No traffic controlswww.balboapavilion.comPresent DayPresent Day•Focus on the automobile•Little interaction•Loss of social aspectwww.pps.orgSign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign…Sign…health.groups.yahoo.comwww.davidwcampbell.comwww.halcyon.comHighwayHighwayRegulatedImpersonalPredictableSingle PurposeTraffic Signs and MarkingsThe Public RealmThe Public RealmCulturally DefinedPersonalUnpredictableMultipurposeEye Contact3Shared Space-The Public Shared Space-The Public RealmRealmRemoves traffic controls in the cityLightsSignageRoad MarkingsEncourages the social aspect of the spacePromotes communication through eye contactRemoves elevation changes at curbsReduced vehicle speedsShared Space Projects:Shared Space Projects:Drachten, The NetherlandsDrachten, The Netherlandswww.shared-space.orgShared Space Projects: Shared Space Projects: Drachten, The NetherlandsDrachten, The Netherlandshttp://eureferendum2.blogspot.com/2007/01/naked-streets.htmlwww.share-space.orgShared Space Projects: Shared Space Projects: Oosterwolde, The NetherlandsOosterwolde, The Netherlandswww.share-space.orgShared Space Projects: Shared Space Projects: Cambridge, MassachusettsCambridge, Massachusettswww.bostonsquares.com/ harvardwww.answers.com/topic/ harvard-square-jpg-1johnkeyes.com/archives/ massachusetts/cambridge/Shared Space Projects: Shared Space Projects: Cambridge, MassachusettsCambridge, Massachusettshttp://www.cambridgema.gov/%7ECDD/et/infra/hsq/hsq.htmlEuropean vs. U.S. Approach to Shared European vs. U.S. Approach to Shared SpaceSpace•The examples from The Netherlands were measures to manage traffic flow and address congestion.•Yes, they incorporated aesthetic elements in the design, but that was not the main focus of the project.•The Winthrop Street project is part of a larger development project that is attempting to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood.Niche Market in the United Niche Market in the United States?States?•TransformationNeglected zonesNow booming•BelltownProfusion of housingHealthy commercial sceneVibrant cultural lifeUrban living is being realizedNiche Market in the United Niche Market in the United States?States?•Urban infill developmentCommercialResidential •Attract peopleVisitorsBusinessesWorkers•Park starved area•Open Space!Lunch outsideRecreationShoppingCommercial scene at waterfront “Pedestrian Envrironment,” Denny Regrade Urban Center Village Draft Neighborhood Plan, 2004Shared Space Geometric Shared Space Geometric Aspects Aspects •Assist in effort to calm traffic •Narrow street entrances•DiscontinuityPlay areasBenchesFlower bedsTrees•Road bending•Alternated Parkingwww.urban75.org/london/london-snaps.html, 2007Shared Space in the Shared Space in the SuburbsSuburbs•Similar idea alreadyDead end streetsCul-de-sacs•Neighbors Not interactive in today’s societyInteraction encouraged •Play environment Forget “don’t play in the streets” concept!SafeIncreased volumeIncreased Complexity•Pride in traffic environmentNeighborhood flower beds General upkeephttp://cache.viewimages.com/xc/3138130.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=BEDFE2929D4DA76518C75B8A77F3792CA55A1E4F32AD3138Shared Space CultureShared Space Culture•Works in Netherlands•“Laid back” society5 weeks vacationClosed on Monday mornings Having set schedules•United States contrastEntrenched on being on timeKeeping up in a fast paced world“Time is money” philosophy•Different resultsRight of way sharing?Safety problems?http://www.indymedia.org.uk/images/2006/03/336315.jpgShared Space PurposeShared Space Purpose•Promote commercial interestsShopsBusinesses•Encourage personal interactionTourist attractionsScenic areas Open spacesRich traditionCultural upkeep•Increase traffic flowLaweiplein, NetherlandsLarge flowAuto flow similarThrough auto traffic flow Shares highway characteristics–Point A to Point BViable alternative routehttp://www.indymedia.org.uk/images/2006/03/336315.jpgShared Space Discussion ?Shared Space Discussion ?ss•Any questions about shared space in general?•Are there any roads in the Twin Cities or other places that could benefit from a shared street or incorporating some of it’s concepts?Washington Ave on Campus?Nicollet Mall?•Do you think the sharing concept would work in America?•Would you trust your real or hypothetical kids to play on a shared street in the suburbs?•What about any negative effects for blind people?Any ideas of how they could be assisted in this type of environment?•How should the shared street be funded?Would it be easier to get businesses on the shared street to contribute because of the consumer friendly environment it creates?•Any ideas for dual purpose strategic road blocks besides park benches, fountains, or flower beds?Would you hang out on a bench in the middle of a shared street like the people in the London
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