![]() ![]() “My idea was to create something that caught people’s eye.” “Because the street is so narrow and it’s always dark, even in the daytime, I thought adding color was the straightforward way to solve this problem,” said Choy. The centerpiece-a pixelated, gradient design-ran the entire length of her street concept, which was outfitted with string lights, planters, and murals. The solution was a “Saturated Color Party,” where she implemented a retro color palette of blues and oranges all over the alley. Image courtesy of the School of Landscape Architecture.įor Choy’s concept, safety was her main concern. Christie Choy’s reimagined Campton Place Alley concept. “They had to think about not just what they aesthetically and functionally wanted to put in the alley for activation but also the backend logistical and operational capacity and costs at place,” Caspersen added. “The context for this design was more real-world in terms of the role that landscape plays in a city or economy and not just from a design point-of-view. “It’s a step outside of the theoretical,” he elaborated further. “Human systems, ecological systems, social systems, legal systems.” They learned that landscape is “a series of systems,” said McLane. They also had to learn how to design around permits, restrictions, approved concepts (like StreetBond paint, Gobo lights, and a neon light art installation), and budgets. Students had problems they needed to solve, including a lack of light in the alley, narrow space, crime, and homeless encampments. ![]() The end results were Instagram-worthy-pops of color, living walls, large murals, and bespoke seating areas-but students didn’t just design something beautiful. Using the online platform Conceptboard, the LAN students talked about their inspirations and process for the project. ![]() On April 17, a select audience of USBID members and consultants, building owners, professional landscape architects, and other stakeholders tuned in to Zoom to see what the future of Campton could look like. Photo courtesy of the School of Landscape Architecture.
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