View
471
Download
0
Category
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
Citation preview
Northampton Charrette
Timelessness: Lessons From History & Tradition
“They are simple and sublime. More cannot be said. They are not the brat of a whimsical conception never before brought to light, but copied from the most precious, the most perfect model[s].” Thomas Jefferson, 1786, On traditional architecture.
“Tradition is the tending of the fire, not the worship of the ashes.” -Goethe
Same Land Uses,
Very Different Travel Behavior
This is a two-way, two-lane LA Street: 56’ wide
To Washington for Research
“The record shows there is far less danger of over-designing than
there is of failing to keep pace
with the technological advances
of the motor vehicle...”1
1 Mr. George T McCoy, Past President of AASHO
1955 speech at AASHO convention.
First Published 1942, Harvard University Press- This is a 1947 Edition.
“Best Target”
“Destructive
Effects Greatly
Reduced”
Tools & Concepts
Original “Design Vehicles”
Vehicular Speed:
A Common Problem-‐ both Real and Perceived
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth 5-Minute Walk Theory
22 110
23 111
Park-Once
36
Portsmouth’s 10-Minute Walk Reality
Same Town
Very Different Pedestrian Environment
5-Minute Walk Theory
Vehicular Walking
“Parkalot”
30 Second Walk Reality
30 Second Walk at Market Square
45
Huge Potential for Change
Public Policies Matter
Policies Are Important
Policies Are Important
Policies Are Important
GREAT STREETS + COMPLETE STREETS
Street Design:
An International Issue
A Very Complex Design Problem
Street assignments
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Street Design Manual
Chester “Rick” Chellman, P.E.
LEARNING FROM BEST PRACTICES IN THE WORLD
STREET DESIGN MANUAL
Key Design Principles-Priorities
Key Design Principles 1. The best transport plan is a good land
use plan
2. Good street design starts with pedestrians
• A well-designed street network provides safety for all modes of transport
• Street connectivity enhances capacity and allows smooth traffic flow
• Street design reflects Plan 2030 goals for Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Street design supports estidama principles
Bicycles
Happy Biker & a Sharrow
Cycletrack
Bare Street
Add Landscape & Cycletrack
Begin Infill
More Infill
More Infill & People
More Infill, People & Transit
Fully Mature Street
69
St. Louis Example: Road Diet & Complete Street
70
St. Louis, Existing Conditions
71
St. Louis Example
Complete Systems: South Grand Boulevard
76
St. Louis Example
Recommended