Category: The Neighborhood

Traffic lights and pedestrian crosswalks show times.

To provide context to both pedestrians and those in vehicles, both streetlights and crosswalk signs feature a countdown display.

Near transit stations rideshare areas are marked.

Marking rideshare areas provides context to those who may be unfamiliar with the area. In addition, the markings provide differentiation for layered infrastructure.

For temporary food merchants, standing tabletops are in the area of the space.

This design pattern accommodates seasonal and/or temporary food merchants. There are a few primary areas including the merchant space and the standing tabletops.

Use of building retail courtyards for residential spaces.

This design pattern features open spaces with small vendor spaces along the perimeter of the courtyard. In addition residential entrances may be integrated into the perimeter.

Small spaces, including food stalls oriented around small courtyards that maintain position to pedestrian foot traffic. These merchant space may all be temporary. These spaces may measure 6′ x 10 ‘ or 6′ x 8.’ The width of the merchant space should be based on common metal roll up doors.

Pedestrian areas feature integrated green spaces, bike storage, and seating areas.

This design pattern focuses on maximizing convenience for pedestrians. In addition to the items mentioned above, social infrastructure is also integrated within the space. This includes objects such as neighborhood maps, post office drop boxes, and tiny libraries or related tiny things.