A green, park-like promenade is depicted in-between tall, urban buildings shown in the background in subdued shades of gray. In the foreground are two children , one wearing a bright red shirt, actively playing and in motion. The promenade features a wide, grass lane with neatly laid rows of square and rectangular grey blocks. A turquoise green biycle lane is un use by two cyclists on on the left side and marked with a directional symbol. A tree with bright green leaves stands tall in a planter. Pedestrians, cyclists, and a child on a scooter are featured in the scene along with guests seated at round bistro tables on each side of the promenade. A store can be see on the far left behind the tree, and short bushes with hints of orange, pink, and purple line the promenade as it continues into the distance.

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Public Square, 2017

This is a Public Square. It was designed by FXCollaborative Architects and made for (as the client) Driverless Future Challenge. It is dated 2017. It is a part of the department.

Public Square reclaims road space as useful public space for pedestrians. A range of interlocking plug-and-play modules allows for a range of uses—from retail stands to gardens—enabling cities and communities to reimagine their streets and incrementally transform the city. Replacing just 5% of on-street parking in New York City would add the green space equivalent of one new Central Park. The modules reduce heat retention and storm-water runoff, which is critically important as cities face unprecedented storm events.

Model
2018
Acrylic, foam, foam board, paper

Floor and wall diagrams
2018
Digital prints

Video: Public Square
2018
3:06 minutes
Produced by FXCollaborative with Sam Schwartz Engineering and Mental Canvas
Courtesy of FXCollaborative

It is credited Courtesy of FXCollaborative.