The design proposal takes place in Claiborne Avenue, where currently an elevated highway, I-10, runs through. The bigger idea is to use this corridor as the first branch of a series of cannals that, connected to existing ones, would create a network of waterways in New Orleans. Claiborne avenue was also designed as the civic spine of Tremé Neighbohood, an area affected and segregated by I-10. The partial removal of the highway, leaving some pieces of the structure, and redevelopment of empty parcels would open land for new buildings oriented for public use.
A wide range of uses is implemented to create attraction nodes for different social groups.
The element that connects those multiple activities is New Orleans' waters.
Detail and section showing new canal in Claiborne Avenue in opposition to the current scenario.
Detail showing the opportunity for new developments (bold line) in empty parcels.
Detail showing the main core of the project, the water square.
Detail showing the opportunity for creating public buildings for local and regional community.
Vignettes and physical model created to support main drawings.
