This report looks at the system of alleys that exist in downtown Austin, Texas and
proposes a way to integrate them into the open space network within the area by creating
a series of alley connections. Through analysis of case studies from other cities and
public space theories, alternative methods of use are suggested for implementation
throughout the alley system, including “green”, activity based and pedestrian and bicycle
priority throughways. The next steps needed to create a Downtown Alley Master Plan
and begin alley renovations are also discussed. The renovation of spaces that typically
contain unsightly uses and activities can help create attractive places for people to
congregate rather than places that people generally avoid. / text
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UTEXAS/oai:repositories.lib.utexas.edu:2152/22213 |
| Date | 14 November 2013 |
| Creators | Hammerschmidt, Sara M. |
| Source Sets | University of Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | electronic |
| Rights | Copyright is held by the author. Presentation of this material on the Libraries' web site by University Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin was made possible under a limited license grant from the author who has retained all copyrights in the works. |
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