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Alley Revitalization. Alley. Model. Canton Alley. From Invisible to Visible. Creating a Model of Alley Revitalization by Studying Canton Alley in Seattle Chinatown-International District. Alley. Alley Revitalization. Goal of Alley Revitalization Improving quality of public space
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Alley Revitalization Alley Model Canton Alley From Invisible to Visible Creating a Model of Alley Revitalization by Studying Canton Alley in Seattle Chinatown-International District
Alley Revitalization • Goal of Alley Revitalization • Improving quality of public space • Greener city • Safer walking environment • Why Alley? • 217,500 sf of alleys in Seattle • 85% underused • Increase public space by 50%
Alley Revitalization • 1990s – Free Alley in Pioneer Square • Chris Martin: CleanSpaces • 1998 - “Alley is critical to pioneer square’s urban identity” • 2008 – Dumpster Free Alley Program • Clear Alley Program(CAP) • City of Seattle: CleanSpaces + Waste Management
Model • My Passion • Historic preservation • U.S. policy & NGOs • Why Model • Re-Thinking about revitalization as continuous process • Public outreach • Alley owners & organizations
Method • History of alley • Progress of alley revitalization • Cases study • Research Paper • Publish on personal website • Temporary • Permanent
Lit. Review • History of the neighborhood and alley • Present progress of preservation and revitalization • Case study in other alleys and possible activities • Nord Alley • Post Alley • San Francisco Alley • Melbourne Alley • China’s Alley
Canton Alley Chinatown Historic Alley Partnership (CHAP)
Canton Alley Physical Improvement EVENTS! Fundraising $93,800 match grant GOAL: Alley Revitalization Community Building OUTREACH!
Canton Alley Event: Alley Party Spooky Alley Party
Canton Alley Outreach: Website Outreach: Mailing List, Former Residents
Canton Alley Other Connections Neighborhood Outreach Building Occupation Building Occupation Physical Improvement
Next Step • Event implementation • Family Reunion Picnic • Summer Alley Party • Outreach • Former residents • Other NGOs • Marketing • Advertisement materials • Updating website
Chuhan Zheng • THANK YOU! Questions?