The Bryant Street Bridge Project is a collaborative effort by the Arbor Lodge and Piedmont neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon.
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2008-04-25 New design concepts have been uploaded! Scroll down for the slide show or click HERE
Design Workshop Concepts
Group 1
-Interactive art on soundwalls*(concern about vandalism/maintenance)-Re-use existing materials-Ascending/descending motif-Wind sculpture-Bioswales-Portals in soundwall/ windows-Mosaic pavers/better drainage"Half-dome" solar lights ascending size-Art panels hang on soundwall-See through to other side-Colors (Marty's 'rainbow bridge')
Group 2
-Flare out walls at cul de sac-Art on ground climbs wall and past (City Repair/ Sunnyside Plaza example)-Solar Panels on top of walls-Recycling pools at wall "starts" with water running down wall-Hip-high solar lights shine down-Lace fence (woven design)-"Bent wicket" as seen through bridge (re-use pipe)-Lights inside arches- images on ground-Earth/wind/fire/water motif
Group 3
-Use natural plant along sides-Smoother paths to cul de sac-Mirrors (mosaic) & widening at bridge landing-Huge wall murals (visible at distance)-Signposts to destination services, schools, etc.-Windows from alley to see bridge-Mica- glitter in pavers-Wind chimes or kinetic sculpture to alert bridge users-Elderberry trees with night lighting-Lights on bridge going up from bridge floor-Glass beads on bridge to catch light"Chaser" lights follow bikes/peds crossing bridge-Sycamore trees near bridge off highway-Graphic of ape progressing bto person putting bike on bus-Canopies on bridge/solar panels
Group 4
- Treat both cul-de-sacs the same-Ramp up whole street end at entrance-Move bollards to cul-de-sac end-Permeable paving stones w/ scallops for greenery at eye level* (stormwater)* (concern about maintenance w/ greenery)-"Softening" the curves/ improve visibility at bridge landings also-Opening up/ flaring out ends of bridge-String of lights woven through bridge
Design Concepts SlideShow
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