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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WEST RIDGE
THE “BIG PICTURE”
Building upon previous steps, the final
composite map displays “connected” alleyways
with high frequencies of direct connections
to community destinations in areas of social
vulnerability. According to these factors,
the following community areas have been
identified for further research:
• North Austin
• Garfield Park
• Bronzeville
• Englewood
• Chicago Lawn
• Grand Crossing
• Avalon Park
• West Ridge
• Chatham
Three of the above neighborhoods were
chosen to conduct a more focused research
study – North Austin, West Ridge, and
Chatham. Each focus area is located in a
different region of the city — the North,
West, and South Sides. While all three
neighborhoods experience some levels of
social vulnerability, they each boast a unique
culture, history, population, and community
context. Each neighborhood provides
different opportunities for potential design
interventions.
Stakeholder discussions, contextual analysis,
site visits, and neighborhood-specific design
interventions were completed to model a
potential neighborhood-focused approach in
all three areas.
North Austin
West Ridge
Chatham
Direct Connections to
Community Destinations –
Alleyways >1mi
25-800
801-1500
1501-2500
Suitability (1-5], “5”
showing high suitability
AUSTIN
CHATHAM
2501-3500
1 3 5
3501-5000 0 2 4
Miles
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THROUGH LINES | INVENTORY + ANALYSIS THROUGH LINES | INVENTORY + ANALYSIS
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