Abstract

Roadways are an integral part of every downtown and the conduit for moving people into and through a community. They also provide a unique opportunity for the introduction of pedestrian and bicycle amenities that create a sense of place. This presentation will offer past examples of corridors and amenity suites used to create a brand for a trail and/or community, and creative placemaking ideas for future projects.

Session Number

64

Session Title

Role of Infrastructure Improvements in Branding and Placemaking

Track Title

Bicycles and Pedestrians

Date of Version

March 2014

Start Date

3-12-2014 12:00 AM

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Mar 12th, 12:00 AM

The Role of Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Branding and Pedestrian Place Making

Roadways are an integral part of every downtown and the conduit for moving people into and through a community. They also provide a unique opportunity for the introduction of pedestrian and bicycle amenities that create a sense of place. This presentation will offer past examples of corridors and amenity suites used to create a brand for a trail and/or community, and creative placemaking ideas for future projects.