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Permanent programmatic elements on upper level, open space below steps
Active Ground-level commercial space saturates buildings facing the square
Central urban node of the area at the confluence of several pathways
1. Central Square
2. Pedestrian Commercial StreetsReplace ground-level residential space with small, active, high-volume commercial spaces
Commercial uses for back side of Courthouse, placing market stalls/outdoor seating along street edge to lessen severity of the façade
3. Monumental SquareFront façade of Courthouse has a monumental
aesthetic that it lends to the square it facesSquare should be sparse and spacious, no
permanent program, but a periodic greenmarket
4. Linear Integrity of 161st stCommerial activity on both sides of 161st to extend vitality down from Concourse area
Add crosswalks and renovate paving to south of O’Neill Triangle to strengthen visual perception of a linear continuation of street to Courthouse
Narrow current roadway between Melrose Commons and Park area
5. Former Rail TracksDevelop the abandoned rail tracks at a later stage of
development, after the area has attracted residents and businesses and has demonstrated an appropriate level of activity
5a- An underground concourse with commercial shops underground and connected to sub-level of Boricua building
5b- A residential/recreational linear park-like area
5a. Mall/Concourse
Beursplein, Rotterdam
Proposal, Shanghai
Ville Souterraine, Montréal
Glass roof provides an interesting feature with enticements to interact to the street above, and lets in natural light below.
5b. Greenway/Courtyard
Split, Croatia
Village in Italy
Linear Courtyard area; Greenway with landscaping, street furniture and multiple staircases to ground level