#PSDearNYC by Primate Studio is a collection of ten city improving ideas. From our city streets to the iconic subway, we explored simple to game-changing ideas. Through research, feedback, and design innovation, here are our ten solutions for the city. We hope to inspire public discourse and increase civic participation. Visit the Project Website: http://www.primatestudioinc.com/psdea... View our Process: http://www.primatestudioinc.com/psdea... Download the High Resolution Files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pro5ue9j5k... Project Name: #PSDearNYC Agency: Primate Studio Designers: Paul Benson, Anna Lu, Selwyn Rocha Expertise & Special Thanks: Laura Mueller-Soppart, Graham Cavanagh, Sid Wichienkuer, Channing Ritter, Aliza Nordin

 
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#PSDearNYC by Primate Studio is a collection of ten city improving ideas. From our city streets to the iconic subway, we explored simple to game-changing ideas. Through research, feedback, and design innovation, here are our ten solutions for the city. We hope to inspire public discourse and increase civic participation. 

 
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A lane for runners! Urban running trails integrated into city sidewalks provide runners with cushioned lanes and right-of-way.

 
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Follow the path! Directional arrows facilitate pedestrian traffic flow and wayfinding.

 

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These city provided planters are made to fit the city’s vertical surfaces, providing building owners and residents an easy way to add greenery and reduce pollution.

 
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A neighborhood sustainability competition! Community sustainability boards present visual data on each neighborhood’s air quality, water use, and energy use, creating friendly competition to be more sustainable.

 

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This bodega reduces waste by eliminating plastic packaging. Customers bring or buy their own reusable containers. Food waste is composted.

 

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Introducing the subway amenity car! This car increases accessibility by providing extra features like stroller and bike parking.

 
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App-ify the bus experience! Autonomous micro-bus lines are fixed-route, on-demand shuttles, providing a public transportation option between buses and cabs.

 
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These lanes are for long-distance cyclists, commuting from the suburbs, providing a seamless route to avoid both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

 
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Create launch pads for neighborhood businesses! The affordable retail program is a city subsidized program assisting small, local businesses, built around our existing public housing blocks.

 
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Green pedestrian streets bring the park closer by converting vehicle space to plaza like blocks for city-goers to enjoy.

 
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#PSDearNYC

Agency: Primate Studio

Designers: Paul Benson, Anna Lu, Selwyn Rocha

Expertise & Special Thanks: Laura Mueller-Soppart, Graham Cavanagh, Sid Wichienkuer, Channing Ritter, Aliza Nordin

Music: Royalty Free Music from Bensound

 
 
 
 

References

 

Urban Running Trail

https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d41544e35497a4d/share_p.html
http://www.greenpen.london/blog/5k-running-track
https://www.the606.org
https://www.chinasmack.com/wp-content/uploads/chinasmack/2014/09/Playground-Built-on-Rooftop-Due-to-Lack-of-Space-Schools-in-china-02.jpeg
http://www.manvmiles.co.uk/2018/03/02/london-rooftop-running-track/
 

 

Subway Directional Arrows


http://assets.londonist.com/uploads/2015/08/ny-subway-stairs-sign.jpg
https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/7/11/15952804/nyc-mta-plan-subway-delays-debt-placemats-arrows
http://gothamist.com/2017/07/11/subway_mats_mta_six_point_plan.php
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/22/nyregion/what-would-it-take-to-fix-new-yorks-subway.html
 

Vertical Planter Program

 

https://www.6sqft.com/the-flowerbox-building-a-sustainable-gem-in-a-storied-setting/
http://plantwalldesign.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/28/realestate/tending-vertical-gardens.html
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/jan/30/high-line-park-green-cities-industrial-pastoral
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/10/world/americas/vertical-gardens-in-mexico-a-symbol-of-progress.html

 

Commuter Sustainability Board

https://www.link.nyc
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/2011/apr/12/energy-use-households-monitor-electricity
https://mfmcontracting.com/portfolio/linknyc-kiosk-installation/
http://www.surrey.ca/community/15631.aspx
 

Zero Waste Bodega

http://www.sustainabletable.org/2244/food-waste
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/our-work/zero-waste
https://packagefreeshop.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjw6tZNyjR_8zIFDsIPpww
 

Subway Amenity Car

https://ny.curbed.com/2017/9/21/16315042/nyc-subway-wheelchair-accessible-ada
https://wheelchairtravel.org/new-york-city/public-transportation/
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/19/nyregion/19seats.html

 

Autonomous Micro-Bus Lines

https://www.curbed.com/2017/11/2/16593004/bus-autonomous-vehicle-electric-public-transportation
https://mcity.umich.edu/shuttle/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/7/17434168/lyft-app-redesign-shared-rides-mass-transit
 

Long-Distance Protected Bike Lanes

https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2017/06/cruising-a-superhighway-built-for-bikes/531246/
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/jun/30/intercity-cycle-highways-revolutionise-daily-commute
http://denmark.dk/en/green-living/bicycle-culture/cycle-super-highway

 

Affordable Retail Program

https://ny.curbed.com/2018/4/2/17188918/de-blasio-retail-blight-new-york-vacancy-fee
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20160202/bushwick/5-ways-affordable-housing-will-get-better-retail-space/

 

Green Pedestrian Streets

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/may/17/superblocks-rescue-barcelona-spain-plan-give-streets-back-residents
https://www.vox.com/2016/8/4/12342806/barcelona-superblocks
https://urbanland.uli.org/planning-design/barcelonas-experiment-superblocks/
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/planning/download/pdf/plans-studies/active-design-sidewalk/active_design.pdf