Detroit
Turning a former railway into a
greenway and building frequent, accessible connections to the city fabric was a
challenge for MAde’s Liquid Planning Detroit — an effort to reinvigorate the
city through public spaces that also address storm water issues and crumbling
infrastructure.
“The Dequindre Cut is a project that
builds connections, and also celebrates the environment, food, neighborhoods,
schools, and farms,” says Arquero.
“All these elements are the past, present
and future of Detroit, and will be linked through this transect.
Ensuring universal
access is key … there is a desire to inhabit the ramps and terraces to enable
increased access, connectivity and social interaction.”
At historic Eastern Market, Detroit’s
fresh produce, dairy and meat market dating to the 1800s, the cut is nearly 12 feet
below grade.
“In the Eastern Market site, we negotiated the grade change using
a series of generous ramps and landings that integrate spaces for sitting,
eating and mingling — as an extension of the markets — with spaces for movement
in and out of the Dequindre Cut,” says Maigret.
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