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Figure 11. Example of walkability and public space improvements for Dudley Town Common area, focusing on street-use, transit, and squares. Created by students Ahrehon Thompson, Shepard Thompson, Haoming (Judy) Zhu, and Yue (Mark) Xiao. Full project poster at:
https://antidisplacementstudio.sites.northeastern.edu/files/2023/05/5_Dudley-Town-Commons.pdf
Ahrehon Thompson, Shepard Thompson, Haoming (Judy) Zhu, and Yue (Mark) Xiao - with Lily Song
(2023)
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![Three columns are labeled “Bus Station,” “Ice Skating Park,” and “Music Square.” Below each label are two images. Bus Station: A bus shelter comprised of two columns supporting a flat roof over a bench. One image shows a bus in front of the shelter and is captioned “Moving the bus stops inward will provide a safer environment for passengers to board and get off, as well as avoid traffic congestion caused by stops.” In the other image, two people sit in the bus shelter with a fountain to the side. The caption reads, “A sheltered bus station offers a more welcoming waiting environment for residents and an electronic information board can keep people informed about upcoming buses, local businesses, and resources in the area.” Ice Skating Park: In one image, broad, curving concrete steps lead up to an area with tall columns and trees. The caption reads, “The addition of landscaped steps and public seating improves the accessibility and welcoming character of the public space.” In the other image, ice skaters skate at an outdoor rink in the snow; there is a decorated tree in the background. The caption reads, “This common will have multiple applications throughout the year. The space will be used as an ice skating rink in the winter, and an open plaza in the other seasons. Music Square: In one image there is a concrete plaza with raised grassy areas for trees. People sit on the low walls that surround the raised areas while a band plays on a raised stage. The caption reads, “A sheltered performance stage can increase usage of the music square.” The other image is a different view of the same area, with a caption reading, “Outdoor Musical Instruments can add interest to the square and active [sic] the space.”](http://groundworks-io-production.s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/production/www/meeja/assets/thumbnails/839/large/f39625e6092d87814340ed516b5d9489cbc87c2b.thumb-processed20241111-7068-e31v7o.jpeg?1731284327)
