redefining the underpass oakland, ca
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THE FOCUS OF THE INAUGURAL GLAB AT GENSLER OAKLAND WAS A CREATIVE BRAINSTORMING SESSION WITH LOCAL DEVELOPERS, DESIGNERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, TO EXPLORE DESIGN CONCEPTS AND TREATMENTS FOR THE UNDERUSED AND BLIGHTED UNDERPASSES CONNECTING JACK LONDON TO THE REST OF OAKLAND.
GLAB / 11 . 29 . 2015 / GENSLER / 2101 WEBSTER ST, OAKLAND, CA 94612
REDEFINING THE UNDERPASSOakland, Ca
Jack London Improvement District convened the following stakeholders to participate in the GLab Charette:
Doug Wittnebel, Gensler Design DirectorBen Parco, Gensler Design DirectorSavlan Hauser, Executive Director, Jack London Improvement DistrictKim Bardakian, Visit OaklandMark Sawiki, Economic Development Director, City of OaklandRachel Flynn, Planning and Building Director, City of OaklandChristine Ferracane, Planner, City of OaklandMatt Weber, Ellis PartnersKristen Zaremba, Public Arts Advisory Comittee Sta� Sebastian Smyth, Urban Designer/ California Clean Energy FundAndres Rojas, ArtistCory Rae Shaw, ArtistNick McCracken, ArtistSara May, Metrovation, Jack London Improvement District Board MemberPaul Thyssen, Jack London Improvement District Board MemberWarren Logan, Community Design + ArchitectureBharat Singh, Community Design + ArchitectureRick Phillips, Director of Urban Design HNTB CorporationBharat Singh, Community Design and ArchitectureWarren Logan, Community Design and ArchitectureJudy Moran, Public Art Advisory CommitteePatrick Lane, City of OaklandJoseph Kohl, Dover Kohl & PartnersGensler Oakland Design Team
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dream bigflowsocial
welcomingconnectedbalanced
humorous
fun authentic incubator space
luminousbright
community
active
dynamic
storytelling
transitional continuity
people
gateway
safe
interactive
engaging
movement
ASPIRATIONS
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TREATMENT “THESE UNDERPASSES NEED TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND BALANCED PASSAGE FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLISTS, AND DRIVERS”
WALKABLE AREAS
BIKE LANES
SPEED REDUCTION
MURALS
BALANCE
LIGHTING
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INSTALLATION “ANIMATE THE SPACES WITH LOCAL ART AND SCULPTURE MAKING THEM UNIQUELY OAKLAND.”
Portal
Projection of Light
Disco Light
Sculptures
Street Art
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PROGRAMMING “FILL THE VOID AND ACTIVATE THESE UNDESIRABLE SPACES WITH PROGRAMMING BOTH FIXED AND TEMPORARY.”
Food Trucks
Activities
Parking Alternatives
Make It An Event