A median of crape myrtle trees were designed to add a barrier, color, as well as a cohesive streetscape plant palette. The trellis system that was implemented literally connected the small downtown area by providing shade which current conditions showed were not present. Series of speed tables were implemented to decrease automotive traffic speeds without adding additional street lights.
The downtown's architectural layout revealed that a series of inhabitable alleyways were not being utilized. Here, green walls, a fountain and pedestrian walkway creates a comfortable environment which would directly connect the pedestrians from the surrounding parking lots.
This rendering depicts how the street would simultaneously act as an efficient and safe system for moving and parked cars, bikers and pedestrians. The speed tables would double as a pedestrian crosswalk to discern the difference of the ground planes for cars and humans.
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Downtown Covina
Downtown Covina's orientation within the city left it detached from the rest of the city. This project's goal was to create a memorable environment for its patrons while addressing the growing cycling culture and pedestrian safety conditions.
