Baltimore is one of many cities in North America embarking on ambitious plans to revitalize neighborhoods across the city and create human centered connections through new active transportation approaches. 这些转变往往寻求整合社会, 环境, and economic development elements in the form an iconic trail or trail system, 比如底特律的Joe Louis Greenway或者亚特兰大的Beltline. 今天, Toole设计 is fortunate to be working across the city with a variety of agencies, 非营利组织, 和公司来获取巴尔的摩的踪迹. 是什么推动了这项工作? A steadfast commitment to inclusionary planning focused on equitable results.
一个面向所有人的新兴网络
The Baltimore Greenway Trails Network is central to the creation of this new green infrastructure. 由 巴尔的摩绿道联盟, 该mg冰球突破豪华版试玩网站旨在打造一个世界级的mg冰球突破豪华版试玩网站, 35英里的城市步道网络将不同的社区连接在一起, cultural amenities and outdoor resources that make up the landscape of Baltimore City. 大华盛顿伙伴关系(完成巴尔的摩绿道的经济和社会效益, October 2020) found that each of the neighborhoods within a half mile of the Greenway are composed of 58% African American residents and have a home ownership rate of 48%, representing similar demographic 多样性 and home ownership rates to Baltimore as a whole. The report finds that a $28M investment to complete the trail will bring more than $150M in potential economic and social benefits to a wide cross section of Baltimore’s population.
目前, Toole设计 is working with support from the Rails to Trails Conservancy to close a critical gap on the Greenway Trails Network between the much-loved Inner Harbor Waterfront Promenade trail and the Norfolk Southern trail that will connect the southeast and northeast neighborhoods to Herring Run Park. We are designing a generous shared use path that will feel relaxing and enjoyable to the widest range of people using it. 最重要的是, it will provide a safer and more comfortable non-motor vehicle mobility option for people to access amenities on either end, 以及更广阔的交通和就业机会.
Toole设计 is also supporting the Greenway Trails Network with a project on the west side of the City to create another critical link between the Middle Branch Trail and Carroll Park’s gateway to the Gwynns Falls Trail. 在这里, we are designing a two-way protected bicycle lane on Bush Street where parked cars and additional buffer space help create a safer and more enjoyable riding experience while simultaneously opening a connection from the Inner Harbor to Leakin Park on the western edge of the city.
重新想象中间分支
中科 is envisioned to be Baltimore’s next great recreational and natural waterfront, with water and land-based attractions along the Patapsco River shoreline connecting to a network of parks and paths. A transformed waterfront will generate opportunity for investment while creating a new front yard for local neighborhoods, particularly those that have been disconnected from their waterfront for generations. Connecting these neighborhoods with safe access to the waterfront will be key to the plan’s success. Toole设计 is a subconsultant to James Corner Field Operations for the Middle Branch Master Plan, a multi-year public-private partnership formed to build a system of world class parks, 小径, and public amenities along 11 miles of the Patapsco River’s Middle Branch shoreline from the Locust Point Marine Terminal to Masonville Cove.
这个计划有很强的正义性, 股本, 多样性, 以及将驱动基础设施的包容性(JEDI)重点, 政策和规划建议和最终设计. The project has extensive stakeholder and community engagement to ensure residents see themselves in the plan and are highly involved in the development and implementation of the plan.
Toole设计’s work starts with an 股本 focus and includes the planning and design of greenway development for the Loop Trail system, 社区连接到海滨, 交叉路口和道路/小径相互作用的分析和设计.
BAYBROOK连接器
The Baybrook Connector is integral to the transformation of the Middle Branch waterfront. Toole设计 is leading a project with the Greater Baybrook Alliance that presents a unique opportunity to extend the popular Gwynns Falls Trail beyond its current endpoint to access the waterfront and nearby neighborhoods that have been disconnected for decades. 像这样, connectivity with the surrounding south Baltimore neighborhoods and safe access to a greater range of regional services and mobility options will be key to the plan’s success.
The coalition of public and private partners working to transform Baltimore understand more than ever how expansion of the greenways system can make it safer and more convenient to get around while benefiting the regional economy for everyone. Toole设计 is honored to be part of this emerging story in Baltimore’s history.
Jeff Ciabotti与Fred Lippert合作撰写本文, Toole设计巴尔的摩办公室主任. 更多信息请mg冰球突破豪华版试玩网站Jeff或Fred.
