Community Revival
FRANKLIN AVENUE CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION: A STREETSCAPE IDENTITY PACKAGE FOR HISTORIC ALIQUIPPA
This project involved the development of strategies as well as an identity revival motive for abandoned downtown (Franklin Corridor) of Aliquippa which was once a thriving town known for steel production.
As a part of sustainable communities course, with site visits, community interaction and analysis of the present day scenario, possible street revitalization strategies were to be presented to the community. This was to show that small 'Placemaking' investments could result in dramatic change in usable space and enhanced community value.
This project involved the development of strategies as well as an identity revival motive for abandoned downtown (Franklin Corridor) of Aliquippa which was once a thriving town known for steel production.
As a part of sustainable communities course, with site visits, community interaction and analysis of the present day scenario, possible street revitalization strategies were to be presented to the community. This was to show that small 'Placemaking' investments could result in dramatic change in usable space and enhanced community value.
Some of the necessary recommendations were:
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Enhancing outdoor social gathering spaces
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Introducing Activity Pockets
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Integration of BioSwale system
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Addition of planters for street beautification
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Curbs extension to delineate parking lane from travel lane and buffer sidewalks
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Illuminated crosswalks
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Rental Biking Racks
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Introducing clear and concise Signage