El Paseo Del Barrio Fall 2017 Studio Team
EL PASEO DEL BARRIO FALL 2017 STUDIO TEAM Marsha-Ann Cadougan Kristin Cassidy Michelle Edwards Matthew Guichard Peter Kowalewska Rucha Mandlik Jameson Mitchell Raquel Vega ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The members of the studio would like express their We would especially like to thank: appreciation and thanks to all those who contrib- uted to the success of our efforts. Their generosity Pablo Vengoechea, Jennifer Ratner, Friends of the and willingness to share their time, experiences, and East River Esplanade, Matthew Washington, Deputy knowledge with us were inspiring and, ultimately, Borough President, Manhattan Borough President’s critical in shaping our report and recommendations Office, Orlando Rodriguez, Manhattan Borough for the East River Esplanade. President’s Office, Anne Wilson, Randall’s Island Park Alliance Administraton and Staff at El Museo, Rosario Serna and Richard Morales. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 6 Introduction 12 Methodology 8 Summary of Reports 10 Background 18 Existing Conditions 22 Community Outreach 24 Findings 29 • Health and Demographics 30 • Transportation and Infrastructure 34 • Ecology and Resiliency 38 • Culture and Wayfinding 40 Recommendations 48 • Health and Demographics 52 • Transportation and Infrastructure 54 • Ecology and Resiliency 58 • Culture and Wayfinding 62 • Policy 66 Next Steps 70 Endnotes 72 Appendix 74 The built environment has the power to impact health behaviors and outcomes; through it, we can address chronic conditions, manage impacts of disease, and reduce stress. By incorporating elements that promote exercise, access to nature, social engagement, and other factors associated with healthy living, places can be designed and programmed to support the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the people who live and work in a neighborhood.
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