Challenged to envision an urban pedestrian connection between the Broad Street parking ramp and Main Street, including additional pedestrian safety crossing accommodations on Mill and Main Streets, Saiki Design developed a vision for the narrow sliver of space between two existing buildings that is just as much a destination as it is a connection. It provides flexible support space for community events and spill-over space for adjacent businesses as an exterior amenities corridor.
Attention to detail in the paving, re-use of limestone materials from historic structures from the area, and creation of attractive elements like a custom community table for ad hoc seating or organized events supports the idea that the space is an outdoor living room and gathering space as much as a way to traverse between destinations.
