Lately, I've been giving a lot of thought to how I relate to downtown as a pedestrian. Why do I walk on certain streets and not others? Why do I stop to sit in some places? Why do some spaces make me feel happy and comfortable and content...while others, based only on form/design, leave me feeling empty or disconnected?
For the purpose of this exercise, I'm providing a photo of what I consider a place with great potential...but currently a totally wasted space. (I'm sure you'll recognize it as the plaza area at 4th and Main.)
What's wrong with this space? What could be done to make it a "human compatable?" What's missing that prevents it from achieving it's potential? How would you change it?
Have fun! Let the discussions begin!
(http://sk786.photosite.com/~photos/tn/3281583_348.ts1155009257423.jpg)