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Use Dimensions of an Alley Revitalization Project

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  • Mona Seymour
  • Theadora B. Trindle

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The redesign of alleyways located in commercial districts is typically undertaken to effect economic development and to develop a sense of community and a sense of place through these spaces. An investigation of a recently renovated alley in the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, CA was conducted to assess aspects of the efficacy of this project--namely, how and by what magnitude use of the alley differed from use of an unconverted alley. Behavioural observations carried out in the East Cahuenga Pedestrian Alley and a nearby control alley revealed considerable differences in use. Findings include that nearly 90% of all recorded activity occurred in the redesigned alley and the majority of this was pedestrian- and dining-related, while control alley activity was heavily transportation- and work-oriented. Results substantiate claims that alley landscape redesign revitalises social life in commercial district alleys.

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  • Mona Seymour & Theadora B. Trindle, 2015. "Use Dimensions of an Alley Revitalization Project," Landscape Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(5), pages 586-592, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:clarxx:v:40:y:2015:i:5:p:586-592
    DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2014.939615
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    1. Jennifer Wolch & Josh Newell & Mona Seymour & Hilary Bradbury Huang & Kim Reynolds & Jennifer Mapes, 2010. "The Forgotten and the Future: Reclaiming Back Alleys for a Sustainable City," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 42(12), pages 2874-2896, December.
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