crossing uptown: an action housing proposal

ARC48_550 ACTION UPTOWN: CROSSING UPTOWN

PS1.00 PROJECT SCOPE: BROAD DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTIC DATA

It was determined that Duquesne has its own campus identity and should not be altered with in the community continuity project.

Freeway excluded from consideration

Approx. 250 existing lampposts spaced within a range of 50-150 apart.There are currently not enought lamp posts in Uptown to accomodate for safe night time circulation throughout the community.

It was determined that Duquesne has its own campus identity and should not be altered with in the community continuity project.

Freeway excluded from consideration

25 total bus stops; 4 shelters, 21 signs.The existing bus stop plan throughout Uptown lacks shelters, which provide protection against the elements as well as bus schedules.

e x i s t i n g lamp posts

existing bus shelters

existing bus signs

First chisel out the mortar using a hammer and a chisel. Pull out any loose bricks as necessary.

Place fresh mortar between bricks using a trowel and/or a hawk tool. Place new bricks to replace removed ones.

Use a brick jointer to smooth the mortar down between the bricks, making sure there are no gaps or cracks.

ACTION UPTOWN: CROSSING UPTOWN ARC48_550

SITE CONTEXT: GENERAL SITE MODIFICATION STRATEGIES SC1.13