Through Lines: An Exploration of Connections via Chicago's Alleyways
This research topic explores the concept of repurposing alleyway systems as an alternative framework of non-motorized connections, using the City of Chicago as a case study.
This research topic explores the concept of repurposing alleyway systems as an alternative framework of non-motorized connections, using the City of Chicago as a case study.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONTENTS
SmithGroup Advisors
• Liz Vandermark
• Hannah Higgins
• Carolyn Lusch
• Neal Billetdeaux
• Janet Attarian
• David Lantz
• Kathleen Duffy
• Dayton Schroeter
• Kris Lucius
• Dave Whitman
• Tara Hoeksema
• Alexis Kim
• Cindy Beckham
• David Johnson
• Greg Mella
• Katrina Kelly-Pitou
• Stet Sanborn
• Carrie Perrone
• Tony Vandermuss
• Troy Thompson
• Derek White
Precedent Interviews
• Jacob McCarroll –
Dallas Department
of Public Works
• Jonathan Stitelman
– Washington
University in St. Louis
• Dayana Molina (Trust
for Public Lands);
Daví de la Cruz
(Urban Studio) –
South LA Green
Alleyways
Community Interviews
• Greater Chatham
Alliance
• West Ridge Chamber
of Commerce
Photographer
• David Babayev
INTRODUCTION ............................................. 4
“WHY ALLEYWAYS?” ................................... 10
PRECEDENTS ................................................. 16
INVENTORY + ANALYSIS ....................... 20
CRITERIA ........................................................ 28
FOCUS: WEST RIDGE ................................. 34
FOCUS: AUSTIN ............................................ 40
FOCUS: CHATHAM ........................................ 46
IMPLEMENTATION ..................................... 52
METHODOLOGY ............................................. 53
CONCLUSION ................................................. 54
CITED ................................................................. 56
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