Saturday, May 22, 2010

Grand Ave, Los Angeles

These relatively recent streetscape improvements attempt to tie together the many cultural and institutional landmarks located along this stretch of Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles- Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Municipal Court and the Cathedral to name a few.
The wide sidewalks, interesting paving patterns, mix of palms and shade trees and good way-finding signage make for a good pedestrian experience. But the street itself seems unnecessarily wide making the two sides of the streets seem somewhat unrelated given the vast expanse of asphalt between them.





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